Caprius, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Financial Results.WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 1998--Caprius, Inc. (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 :CAPR CAPR Colegio de Abogados de Puerto Rico (Spanish) CAPR Civil Air Patrol Regulation CAPR Computer Assisted Pipeline Review CAPR Capability Requirement CAPR Capability Request ) announced today the net loss for its third quarter of fiscal 1998 ended June 30th was $2,075,786, or $ 0.28 per share. For the first nine months of the current year, net losses totaled $13,170,066, or $1.91 per share, which includes the non-cash charge Non-Cash Charge A charge off, made by a company against earnings, that does not require an initial outlay of cash. Notes: Non-cash charges are typically against the depreciation, amortization, and depletion accounts on a company's balance sheet. of $7,168,647 in the first quarter for purchased research and development pursuant to the merger with Advanced Mammography mammography, diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X rays to detect abnormalities in the breasts. The early diagnosis of breast cancer made possible by the routine use of mammography for screening women increases a woman's treatment alternatives and improves her Systems. Commenting on the financials, Jack Nelson, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , stated, "The results continue to reflect the significant investment in the Company's Aurora(R) dedicated breast MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. (magnetic resonance imaging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to produce cross-sectional images of organs and other internal body structures. ) system. We are optimistic that with the early results from the Faulkner-Sagoff Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Centre and with the scheduled openings of the Aurora(R) sites at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is an "acute care teaching hospital affiliated with the prestigious Mount Sinai School of Medicine" in Englewood, New Jersey, United States.[https://www.hdx.com/CustomersSay/engle. in Englewood, New Jersey Englewood is a city located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,203. Englewood was incorporated as a city by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 17, 1899, from portions of Ridgefield Township and the remaining and Magee Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania “Pittsburgh” redirects here. For the region, see Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. Pittsburgh (pronounced IPA: /ˈpɪtsbɚg/) is the second largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. , the Company will see increased revenues over the next several quarters. This, together with the recent acquisition of the Strax Institute in Lauderhill, Florida Lauderhill is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. As of 2006, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 59,621. It is part of the South Florida metropolitan area, which is home to 5,463,857 people. , falls into place with the strategic plan of the Company and will create long term shareholder value." Caprius, Inc. is dedicated to the development and commercialization of the Aurora system, a breast imaging system based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The Aurora is the only FDA-cleared, MRI-based, dedicated breast imaging system in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement: The statements made in this press release which are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements" which are based upon current expectations that include a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include delays in product development, lack of market acceptance of technology, technological innovations of competitors and changes in health care regulations, including reimbursement programs. Additional factors that could potentially affect the Company's financial results may be found on the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -0-
CAPRIUS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
Revenues:
Net patient service
revenues $ 963,441 $ 920,563 $ 2,680,804 $ 11,608,067
Management fees
and other -- -- -- 287,316
Total revenues 963,441 920,563 2,680,804 11,895,383
Operating Expenses:
Cost of service
operations 999,143 770,836 2,482,643 8,269,199
Research and
development 880,768 -- 2,280,408 --
Purchased research
and development -- -- 7,097,566 --
Selling, general and
administrative 965,043 758,548 3,782,899 3,045,433
Provision for bad
debt and collection
costs 73,099 1,810 233,871 849,842
Total operating
expenses 2,918,053 1,531,194 15,877,387 12,164,474
Operating income
(loss) from
continuing
operations (1,954,612) (610,631)(13,196,583) (269,091)
Gain (loss) on
sale of
imaging business (8,075) (144,922) 53,393 (9,377,283)
Other income -- 6,541 3,050 239,611
Interest income 46,018 113,848 278,461 149,674
Interest expense (60,940) (34,656) (142,852) (950,056)
Income (loss) from
continuing operations
before minority interests,
equity in loss of
subsidiary and provision
for income taxes (1,977,609) (669,820)(13,004,531) (10,207,145)
Minority interests
in net losses of
consolidated
entities -- -- -- (202,234)
Equity in net loss of
unconsolidated
subsidiary -- (232,041) (67,358) (1,190,108)
Loss from continuing
operations
before provision
for income taxes (1,977,609) (901,861)(13,071,889) (11,599,487)
Provision for income
tax (expense)
benefit (98,177) (40,000) (98,177) 63,445
Loss from continuing
operations (2,075,786) (941,861)(13,170,066) (11,536,042)
Income from
operations of
discontinued
division -- 15,549 -- 58,450
Net Loss $(2,075,786) $(926,312)$(13,170,066)$(11,477,592)
Income (loss) per
basic and diluted
common share:
Loss from
continuing
operations $(0.28) $(0.22) $(1.91) $(2.85)
Income from
operations of
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