Able Energy Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2006.ROCKAWAY Rockaway, narrow peninsula, c.10 mi (16 km) long, SW Long Island, SE N.Y., in Queens borough of New York City. Separating Jamaica Bay from the Atlantic Ocean and isolated from the rest of New York City, the densely populated peninsula owes its growth to road and rail , N.J. -- Able Energy, Inc. ("Able") today announced financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2006. 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 for the three months were $26.3 million compared to $23.7 million in the comparable period in the prior year. Net loss for the three months was $(1.5) million or $(0.52) per common share (basic and diluted) compared to net income of $569,000 or $0.28 per common share (basic and diluted) in the previous year. Net sales for the nine months were $61.7 million compared to $50.9 million in the comparable period in the prior year. Net loss for the nine months was $(4.8) million or $(1.76) per common share (basic and diluted) compared to $(250,000) or $(0.12) per common share (basic and diluted) in the previous year. Net loss for the quarter and the nine months ended March 31, 2006 were substantially impacted by one-time charges of approximately $1 million and $2.4 million, respectively, for non cash charges related to the amortization of debt discount for conversion rights of the convertible debentures Convertible Debenture Any type of debenture that can be converted into some other security. Notes: For example, a convertible bond can be converted into stock. sold in July 2005 and the value of warrants issued in connection with the convertible debentures and conversion of a note payable.
Selected Financial Data
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Net sales $26,265,365 $23,668,771 $61,736,954 $50,878,714
(Loss) income from
operations (478,508) 630,982 (1,812,990) (114,656)
Net (Loss) Income (1,521,016) 569,461 (4,763,555) (249,557)
Basic and diluted
(loss) income per
common share (.52) .28 (1.76) (.12)
March 31, June 30,
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2006 2005
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Cash $1,605,404 $1,754,318
Current Assets 9,035,220 6,297,647
Current
Liabilities 6,761,965 6,697,369
Total Assets 15,523,171 12,821,900
Long-Term
Liabilities 3,927,360 4,066,416
Total
Stockholders'
Equity 4,833,846 2,058,115
Commenting on these results, Gregory D. Frost, Able's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Although the Company's revenues increased substantially during this quarter, we were unable to realize our projected profit margins due to record warm temperatures which significantly affected our home heating oil deliveries. Certain additional selling, general and administrative expenses for professional fees related to the Company's proposed purchase of All American Plazas, Inc. were recorded in the period. The All American acquisition, when completed, should allow the Company to diversify its business to allow for consistent year round revenues and a substantial increase of our revenues. While we have experienced a difficult quarter, our financial base remains strong as evidenced by the growth of our stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity The portion of the balance sheet that includes capital received from investors in exchange for stock (paid-in capital), donated capital, and retained earnings. This is equal to total assets minus liabilities, preferred stock and intangible assets. as a result of the conversion of convertible debentures and exercise of options and warrants and we remain excited about our future which includes the marketing introduction of environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] , home grown, bio-diesel and bio-heat." Frost concluded, "Our anticipated financial resources present the opportunity for us to actively participate in the expected consolidation within our industry." Able is a holding company for five operating subsidiaries, which are engaged in the retail distribution of, and the provision of services relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc , home heating oil, diesel fuel, and kerosene kerosene or kerosine, colorless, thin mineral oil whose density is between 0.75 and 0.85 grams per cubic centimeter. A mixture of hydrocarbons, it is commonly obtained in the fractional distillation of petroleum as the portion boiling off . In addition, Able provides complete HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free installation and repair. Able's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market Originally called the NASDAQ Small Cap Market, NASDAQ announced a name change to the NASDAQ Capital Market on September 27, 2005. [1] The NASDAQ Capital Market exists for securities of smaller, less-capitalized companies (small caps) that do not qualify for under the symbol "ABLE" and on the Boston Stock Exchange The Boston Stock Exchange (BSE) is a regional stock exchange located in Boston, Massachusetts. The third-oldest stock exchange in the United States, it was founded in 1834. On October 2nd, 2007 Nasdaq agreed to acquire BSE for $61 million. under the symbol "AEI AEI American Enterprise Institute AEI Archive of European Integration AEI Australian Education International AEI Automotive Engineering International AEI Australian Education Index AEI Albert Einstein Institute ". This announcement includes forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. based on current expectations. Actual results may differ materially. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the closing of future financing rounds, the possibility of continuing operating losses, the ability to adapt to rapid technological change, the receipt and fulfillment of new orders for current products, the timely introduction and market acceptance of new products and the ability to establish and maintain strategic partner relationships. |
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