Evans & Sutherland Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results

Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation (E&S) (OTCPK: ESCC) today reported financial results in its Form 10-Q filing for the third quarter and three and nine months ended October 2, 2015.

Sales for the third quarter were $9.4 million, compared to sales of $7.7 million for the third quarter 2014. Net income for the quarter was $0.9 million or $0.08 per share compared to a net income for the third quarter 2014 of $0.6 million or $0.06 per share. Sales for the nine months ended October 2, 2015 were $27.7 million, compared to sales of $20.0 million for the comparable period of 2014. Net loss for the nine months ended October 2, 2015 was $1.7 million or $0.15 per share compared to a net loss of $0.8 million or $0.07 per share for the comparable period of 2014. Backlog as of October 2, 2015 was $29.2 million compared to backlog of $28.2 million as of December 31, 2014.

Comments from David H. Bateman, President and Chief Executive Officer: “The third quarter of 2015 reported improved sales volume and $921 of net income compared to the third quarter of 2014, which reported a net income of $639. Although sales volume improved, the gross profit contribution was comparable to the third quarter of 2014 due to unfavorable margins on some large unrelated projects in 2015. Reduced operating expenses, primarily pension related, contributed to the higher net income in the third quarter of 2015 compared to 2014. The first nine months of 2015 reported improved sales volume and $9,710 of gross profit as compared to the first nine months of 2014, which reported gross profit of $7,371. The stronger sales and improved gross profit in 2015 was attributable to stronger sales bookings over the prior year. The sales backlog remained healthy at the end of the third quarter of 2015 which supports an encouraging outlook for the remainder of 2015 and into 2016. Operating expenses, except for a $3,620 charge for the settlement of the pension liabilities, were lower for the periods presented primarily due to decreased pension expense in the period. The charge for the settlement of the pension liabilities is not a recurring expense item. Absent this charge, results would have been profitable for both the three- and nine-month periods ended October 2, 2015. Also, we were profitable in each of the first three quarters of 2015 before the non-recurring pension related charges. With the healthy backlog and sales prospects, we anticipate sales at levels that should continue to yield profitable results for the remainder of 2015.

"We continue to expect variable but reasonably consistent future sales and gross profits from our current product line at annual levels sufficient to cover or exceed operating expenses. Although we reported net income for the third quarter, we had a net loss for the first nine months of 2015 due to the pension settlement charge of $3,620. However, the pension settlement contributed largely to total comprehensive income which amounted to $30,295 for the first nine months of 2015. This nearly eliminated our stockholders deficit, which was reduced from $30,703 as of December 31, 2014 to $308 as of October 2, 2015. With the settlement of the Pension Plan liabilities, we expect an improved financial position that may present opportunities for better results through the availability of credit and stronger qualification for customer projects. We remain positive for the success of the business.”

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