Command Security Corp. Reports Results for Fiscal Year End.LAGRANGEVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 1999-- -- Record Revenues, up 11.3% from prior year -- Greatly Reduced Loss, EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) A PostScript file format used to transfer a graphic image between applications and platforms. EPS files contain PostScript code as well as an optional preview image in TIFF, WMF, PICT or EPSI, the latter being an ASCII-only format. $(.02) versus $(.62) in prior year -- EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become per share $.38 versus $(.13) in prior year Command Security Corp. (Nasdaq:CMMD CMMD Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm CMMD Command ) Wednesday reported results for its fiscal year ended March 31, 1999. For the year revenues increased 11.3% to $57,642,041 from the $51,796,882 reported for the prior fiscal year. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased to 16.9% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999 from the 14.2% recorded in the prior fiscal year. Net loss applicable to common stockholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999 decreased to $(166,042) or $(.02) per share from the $(4,153,374) or $(.62) per share loss recorded in the prior fiscal year. As of March 31, 1999, Command had positive working capital of $200,236 and cash of $122,470 compared to a working capital deficit of $1,122,869 and cash overdraft of $449,895 as of March 31, 1998. The improved operating results were in part due to significant charges in fiscal 1998 due to the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing of a former service agreement client, charges for the impairment Impairment 1. A reduction in a company's stated capital. 2. The total capital that is less than the par value of the company's capital stock. Notes: 1. This is usually reduced because of poorly estimated losses or gains. 2. of long-lived assets, and unusually high labor and self-insurance claims which did not recur in fiscal 1999. In addition, management has implemented a plan to actively seek rate increases from its existing clients and to sign new contracts in existing markets. Furthermore, a centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. purchasing function and pro-active credit management and collection function has aided in controlling costs, reducing bad debt expense, and recovering previously written off accounts. Management also continued development and implementation of a national network of independent security guard companies to service clients with sites throughout 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. expanding service while minimizing costs. William C. Vassell, chairman of the board said: "The company made substantial progress during fiscal 1999 despite reporting a small loss for the year. During the year EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) A financial measure defined as revenues less cost of goods sold and selling, general, and administrative expenses. ) which I believe is a good method for measuring the company's performance, was $2,545,800 or $.38 per share compared to a negative $(875,531) or $(.13) per share in the last fiscal year." Vassell added, "During the year we utilized our cash flow to reduce our outstanding debt by approximately $1.0 million and believe that we can continue the positive progress the company has made in fiscal 1999 into fiscal 2000." On Nov. 30, 1998, the company announced that it was engaging in discussions concerning the possible sale of the company. Senior management representatives continue to meet with interested parties. Thus far these discussions have not led to an offer which, in the opinion of the management representatives, would result in the maximization of shareholder value. Nonetheless, discussions are expected to continue in the near term. Statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are "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. ." Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties including the demand for the company's services, litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. , labor market labor market A place where labor is exchanged for wages; an LM is defined by geography, education and technical expertise, occupation, licensure or certification requirements, and job experience , and other risk factors identified from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent the company's judgment as of the date of this release. The company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Command Security Corp. provides security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the through company-owned offices in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , New Jersey, California, Illinois, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia and Pennsylvania and provides services to independent security companies nationwide. -0-
COMMAND SECURITY CORP.
Condensed Statements of Operation
Fiscal Year End
March 31,
1999 1998
Revenues $57,642,041 $51,796,882
Operating income/(loss) $ 877,434 $(2,915,001)
Net income/(loss) $ (15,399) $(4,013,890)
Preferred stock dividends (150,643) (139,484)
Net income/(loss) Per
common shares $ (166,042) $(4,153,374)
Income/(loss) per share
of common share $ (.02) $ (.62)
Weighted average number
of common and common
equivalent shares
outstanding 6,658,143 6,639,352
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