Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2020 Financial Results

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May 11, 2020, 17:57 ET

MINNETONKA, Minn., May 11, 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2020.

First quarter revenue of $1,923,000, down 4.2% from prior year period
Gross Margin of 52.0%
Cash and investments of approximately $8.9 million

Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data

	Q1 FY20			Q1 FY19			Change
Net Sales	$	1,923		$	2,008		-4.2	%
Gross Margin		52.0	%		53.1	%	-11	bps
Operating Loss	$	(141)		$	(86)		64.0	%
Operating Loss Margin		(7.3)	%		(4.3)	%	-30.0	bps
Loss Before Income Tax Benefit	$	(110)		$	(40)		175.0	%
Loss Per Share (diluted)	$	(.03)		$	(.01)		200.0	%

Net sales for the 2020 first quarter decreased 4.2% to $1,923,000 from $2,008,000 in the prior-year quarter. The decrease is partially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the quarter progressed, sales became less predictable as many of our customers were increasingly impacted by the outbreak.

"As the COVID-19 situation developed during the quarter, we were named an essential supplier by many of our customers, particularly in various agricultural and food supply industries," said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors' president. "Now more than ever, our customers are looking for Electro-Sensors to deliver critical sales and service as they strive to keep the nation's food supply healthy, safe, and operating efficiently."

A full analysis of results for the period ended March 31, 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.
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended March 31
	2020		2019
Sales	$	1,923	$	2,008
Cost of goods sold		924		941
Gross profit		999		1,067

Operating expenses		1,140		1,153

Operating loss		(141)		(86)

Non-operating income		31		46

Loss before income taxes		(110)		(40)

Benefit from income taxes		(19)		(9)

Net loss	$	(91)	$	(31)

Loss per share – diluted	$	(0.03)	$	(0.01)
Average shares outstanding - diluted		3,395,521		3,395,521

Electro-Sensors, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
(in thousands)

	March 31		December 31
	2020		2019
Assets	(unaudited)

Current Assets
Cash and investments	$	8,891	$	8,830
Trade receivables, net		934		1,036
Inventories		1,721		1,695
Other current assets		219		159
Total current assets		11,765		11,720

Deferred income tax asset, long-term		207		203
Intangible assets, net		424		489
Property and equipment, net		1,038		1,063
Total assets	$	13,434	$	13,475



Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current Liabilities
Current maturities of financing lease	$	6	$	5
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		609		560
Total current liabilities		615		565

Long-term liabilities
Financing lease, net of current maturities		16		19
Total long-term liabilities		16		19

Stockholders' equity
Common stock		339		339
Additional paid-in capital		2,033		2,030
Retained earnings		10,431		10,522
Total stockholders' equity		12,803		12,891

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	13,434	$	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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