PR Newswire | Aug 13, 2020 04:17PM EDT

08/13 15:16 CDT

Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results MINNETONKA, Minn., Aug. 13, 2020

MINNETONKA, Minn., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro-Sensors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELSE), a leading global provider of machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.

* Quarterly revenue of $2,092,000 * Gross margin of 52.5% * Cash and investments of approximately $9.1 million

Selected Financial Information (unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)

Q2 2020 Q2 2019 Change

Net Sales $ 2,092 $ 2,260 -7.4 %

Gross Margin 52.5 % 54.6 % -210 bps

Operating Income $ 19 $ 88 -78.4 %

Operating Income Margin 0.9 % 3.9 % -300 bps

Income Before Income Taxes $ 19 $ 131 -85.5 %

Earnings Per Share (diluted) $ .01 $ .03 -66.7 %

Net sales in the second quarter decreased 7.4% to $2,092,000 from $2,260,000 in the prior-year quarter. For the first six months of 2020, net sales decreased 5.9% to $4,015,000 from $4,268,000 for the first six months of the prior year. The quarter represents the first full quarter impacted by the pandemic and we believe that the net sales decrease is due to the impact of the pandemic on our customers' business.

"This past quarter brought significant challenges to our team as the pandemic forced us to modify many aspects of how we do business," said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors' president. "We will continue to adapt to the ever changing circumstances to ensure our employees stay safe and our customers get the products and services they need to effectively operate their businesses."

A full analysis of results for the period ended June 30, 2020 is available in the Company's Form 10-Q, which is available on the Company's website at www.electro-sensors.com or through the Securities and Exchange Commission's Edgar database at www.sec.gov.

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Statements of Income

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

Three Months Ended June 30,

2020 2019

Sales $ 2,092 $ 2,260

Cost of goods sold 994 1,025

Gross profit 1,098 1,235

Operating expenses 1,079 1,147

Operating income 19 88

Non-operating income 0 43

Income before income taxes 19 131

Provision for income taxes 1 28

Net income $ 18 $ 103

Earnings per share - diluted $ 0.01 $ 0.03

Average shares outstanding - diluted 3,395,521 3,395,521

Six Months Ended June 30,

2020 2019

Sales $ 4,015 $ 4,268

Cost of goods sold 1,918 1,966

Gross profit 2,097 2,302

Operating expenses 2,219 2,300

Operating income (loss) (122) 2

Non-operating income 31 89

Income (loss) before income taxes (91) 91

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (18) 19

Net income (loss) $ (73) $ 72

Earnings (loss) per share - diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.02

Average shares outstanding - diluted 3,395,521 3,395,521

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Balance Sheets

June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

(in thousands)



June 30, December 31,

2020 2019

Assets (unaudited)



Current Assets

Cash and investments $9,052 $8,830

Trade receivables, net 1,054 1,036

Inventories 1,735 1,695

Other current assets 174 159

Total current assets 12,015 11,720



Deferred income tax asset, long-term 221 203

Intangible assets, net 359 489

Property and equipment, net 1,024 1,063

Total assets $13,619 $13,475



Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity



Current Liabilities

Current maturities of financing lease $6 $5

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 776 560

Total current liabilities 782 565



Long-term liabilities

Financing lease, net of current maturities 15 19

Total long-term liabilities 15 19



Stockholders' equity

Common stock 339 339

Additional paid-in capital 2,034 2,030

Retained earnings 10,449 10,522

Total stockholders' equity 12,822 12,891



Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$13,619 $13,475

About Electro-Sensors

Electro-Sensors, Inc. is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of rugged and reliable machine monitoring sensors and wireless/wired hazard monitoring systems applied across multiple industries and applications. These products improve processes by protecting people, safeguarding systems, reducing downtime, and preventing waste. Most standard products ship within one to two days and have an industry-leading 5-year warranty. Electro-Sensors is proud to be an ISO9001:2015 quality certified company and is committed to providing excellent customer service and technical support. Founded in 1968 and located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Electro-Sensors provides its loyal customers with reliable products that improve safety and help plants operate with greater efficiency, productivity and control.

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