AFP Imaging Reports Breakeven First Quarter Results for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000.ELMSFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 11, 1999-- AFP (1) (AppleTalk Filing Protocol) The file sharing protocol used in an AppleTalk network. In order for non-Apple networks to access data in an AppleShare server, their protocols must translate into the AFP language. See file sharing protocol. Imaging Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : AFPC AFPC Air Force Personnel Center AFPC American Foreign Policy Council AFPC Alliance de la Fonction Publique du Canada (Public Service Alliance of Canada; union) AFPC Advanced Financial Planning Certificate AFPC Air Force Personnel Council ) today reported the results for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2000. Net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight were $6,400,193 as compared to $7,331,109 for the first quarter Fiscal 1999. The Company reported a breakeven in net income for the first quarter of $1,995 or ($--) per share compared to a net loss of ($173,444) or ($.02) per basic share last year in the comparable quarter. Operating Income for the first quarter was $115,045 compared to a loss of ($1,975) a year ago. This is the first operating profit and net income in the past two years. The Company has made significant improvements by reducing infrastructure expenses and re-aligning operations to match the current sales level. In addition, total corporate debt has been reduced to $6.1 million which is its lowest level since December 1997 when it stood at $7.5 million. This is a net result of restructurings and debt repayments over the past two years. The Company continues to focus on building its sales distribution efforts and recently participated in two major dental shows, the American Dental Association American Dental Association (ADA), n.pr a nonprofit professional association whose membership is dental professionals in the United States. Its purpose is to assist its members in providing the highest professional and ethical care to the citizens of the (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. ) and the FDI FDI See: Foreign direct investment World Dental Congress in Mexico. Both shows attract worldwide recognition, and the Company's products were well represented. Later this month, the Company will demonstrate its products at the Radiological Society of North America The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), founded in 1915, has the purpose to "promote and develop the highest standards of radiology and related sciences through education and research". (RSNA RSNA Radiological Society of North America, Inc. RSNA Robust Security Network Association ) in Chicago and the Greater New York Dental Meeting. AFP Imaging is a medical equipment supplier whose imaging products are widely applied in dental and medical diagnostics. The Company's new products and imaging technology is providing the gateway for future growth. AFP's products are used by medical, dental and industrial professionals. Dental products include x-ray units, digital x-ray sensors, film processors, chemistry, video cameras and panoramic units. The Company's products are sold worldwide under various brand names which include AFP, DENT-X and SENS-A-RAY 2000(TM). -0-
Three Months Ended
September 30,
1999 1998
Net Sales $6,400,193 $7,331,109
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Operating Income (Loss) $115,045 ($1,975)
(Loss) Before Taxes ($1,165) ($161,444)
Provision (Benefit)
for Taxes ($3,160) $12,000
Net Income (Loss) $1,995 ($173,444)
Net Income (loss) per share
Basic $--- ($.02)
Fully Diluted $--- ($.02)
Weighted average shares
outstanding
Basic 9,271,054 9,767,949
Fully Diluted 9,275,346 9,767,949
The remarks contained in this press release and presented elsewhere by management from time to time contain forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in this press release or in other forward -looking statements presented by management. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include failure of revenue on new products to develop as estimated, regulatory delays, loss of existing customers, general downward trends in the Company's industry and other risk factors detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the SEC. |
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