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

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Aug 13, 2020, 16:16 ET

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.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

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