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Defense Industries International Reports Full Year 2003 Financial Results.


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ASHKELON Ashkelon: see Ashqelon, Israel. , Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2004

Defense Industries International, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB).
:DFNS), a leading manufacturer and global provider of personal military and civilian CIVILIAN. A doctor, professor, or student of the civil law.  protective equipment and supplies, reported yesterday, March 30, 2004, its financial results for the year ended December December: see month.  31, 2003.

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2003 were $9.03 million, compared to revenues of $10.63 million in 2002. The Company reported comprehensive income for 2003 of $263,957, compared to comprehensive income of $136,288 for 2002. Comprehensive income for each period includes adjustments related to foreign currency translation and unrealized gains Unrealized Gain

A profit that results from holding on to an asset rather than cashing it in and using the funds.

Notes:
Let's say you own a stock that has doubled, but you haven't sold it yet. This is said to be an unrealized gain.
 or losses on securities available for sale.

Excluding these adjustments, net income for 2003 was $127,771, or $0.01 per share based on 25,350,000 shares outstanding, compared with net income of $243,394, or $0.01 per share based on 24,265,479 shares outstanding for 2002.

Gross profit for 2003 was $2.58 million, compared with gross profit of $3.84 million in 2002. The Company reported operating income Operating Income

The profit realized from a business' own operations.

Notes:
This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit.
 of $299,962 for 2003, compared with $1.22 million for 2002. Gross margins for 2003 were 28.5% compared with 36.1% in 2002.

Revenues for 2003 included approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 $5.0 million in sales to the local Israeli market, compared with local sales of $8.0 million in 2002. 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
 from exports were approximately $4.0 million, compared with $2.6 million for 2002.

The Company's results for 2003 reflect weakness in its local markets, both military and civilian, due to the economic recession in Israel Israel, in the Bible
Israel (ĭz`rēəl, ĭz`rāəl) [as understood by Hebrews,=he strives with God], according to the book of Genesis, name given to Jacob as eponymous ancestor of the Hebrews, the chosen people of God.
. Despite the negative trend during the past two years, the Years, The

the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109]

See : Time
 Israeli Ministry of Finance anticipates an increase of approximately 2.7% in national gross production during 2004, which Defense Industries believes will have a positive impact on future government tenders.

Commenting on the results, Joseph Fostbinder, 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.  of Defense Industries said, "We made significant progress in 2003 toward expansion of our export business by the penetration The successful unauthorized breach of a security perimeter. See penetration test.  of key geographic geographic /geo·graph·ic/ (je?o-graf´ik) in pathology, of or referring to a pattern that is well demarcated, resembling outlines on a map.

geographic

pertaining to geography.
 markets, most notably South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , the expansion of our international customer base and follow-on fol·low-on
adj.
Following as a related or consequent aspect or development: "Such contracts involve follow-on sales of maintenance services" Christian Science Monitor.
 business from existing customers. We are pleased with the success of our efforts, which resulted in a year-over-year export revenue growth of approximately 55%. The continued successful implementation of our international growth strategy has been essential due to the economic recession and general uncertainty in Israel throughout 2003, which adversely effected our sales to the local market."

He continued, "Since the establishment of our South American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of  joint venture and the first shipment of our products in May 2003, we have secured several new customers and received follow-on orders from our initial customer. We believe that the potential for continued growth in this market exists, as demand remains strong and customers have recognized that our products are among the best in the industry."

Mr. Fostbinder concluded, "During the year, we made several important additions to our product family, introducing minefield protection shoes shoe  
n.
1. A durable covering for the human foot, made of leather or similar material with a rigid sole and heel, usually extending no higher than the ankle.

2. A horseshoe.

3.
 and expanding our line of vehicle armoring armoring (ärˑ·m·ring),
n
 kits to include lightweight Use in English
The word lightweight is conserderd one of the most insulting words in the English language. Is is the only word in the English language is every part of speech at the same time. One lightweight of note is Jason.
 armor designed for trucks and vans. We believe that the respective end markets for these products are substantial and that both products have the ability to contribute significantly to the Company's future revenues. In the first quarter of 2004, we received orders for our new vehicle armor kits from an international customer. The initial response from this customer has been extremely positive and we expect to receive additional orders during the year."

About Defense Industries International, Inc.

Defense Industries International, Inc. ("Defense Industries") (www.defense-industries.com) is a leading manufacturer and global provider of personal military and civilian protective equipment and supplies. The Company's products are used by military, law enforcement, border patrol enforcement and other special security forces, as well as corporations, non-governmental organizations “NGO” redirects here. For other uses, see NGO (disambiguation).

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a legally constituted organization created by private persons or organizations with no participation or representation of any government.
 and individuals throughout the world. Customers include the Israel Defense Forces, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), established under the North Atlantic Treaty (Apr. 4, 1949) by Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and the United States.  (NATO NATO: see North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
NATO
 in full North Atlantic Treaty Organization

International military alliance created to defend western Europe against a possible Soviet invasion.
), the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces peacekeeping force nfuerza de pacificación

peacekeeping force nforces fpl qui assurent le maintien de la paix

 and other U.N. organizations.

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

This press release contains 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.
 as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws, including, without limitation, anything relating or referring to future financial results and plans for future business development activities, and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties some of which cannot be predicted or quantified based on current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time in reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Consequently, future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release to these forward-looking statements made to reflect events or circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact.
     2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or
 after the date hereof here·of  
adv.
Of this.


hereof
Adverb

Formal or law of or concerning this

Adv. 1. hereof - of or concerning this; "the twigs hereof are physic"
. Neither the Company nor its agents assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements.

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(Tables to Follow)

                DEFENSE INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                  December   December
                                                  31, 2003   31, 2002
                                                 ---------- ----------
ASSETS
  CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents                       $  784,026 $  831,820
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for
  doubtful accounts
   of $68,345 and $108,765, respectively         1,912,747  1,965,918
Trade accounts receivable - related parties, net   322,373    209,165
Inventory                                        2,115,825  1,734,966
Investment in marketable securities                704,046          -
Note receivable - officer                                -    380,986
Deferred taxes                                      45,353     89,294
Other assets                                       422,489    186,868
                                                 ---------------------
    Total Current Assets                         6,306,859  5,399,017
                                                 ---------- ----------

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET               1,662,902  1,847,642
                                                 ---------- ----------

OTHER ASSETS
Investment in marketable securities                      -    479,595
Deposits for the severance of employer-employee
 relations                                         437,963    414,350
Deferred taxes, long-term                          232,713    235,703
Intangible assets                                   41,105     47,475
                                                 ---------- ----------
    Total Other Assets                             711,781  1,177,123
                                                 ---------- ----------

              Total assets                      $8,681,542 $8,423,782
                                                 ========== ==========

       LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade accounts payable                          $  730,561 $  982,802
Short-term debt                                    719,642    425,998
Current portion of long-term debt                  489,524    435,152
Other liabilities                                  603,514    748,188
                                                 ---------- ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                    2,543,241  2,592,140
                                                 ---------- ----------

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term portion of debt                          728,678    762,732
Provisions for the severance of employer-
 employee relations                                290,573    397,936
Minority interest                                  852,914    817,888
                                                 ---------- ----------
    Total Long-Term Liabilities                  1,872,165  1,978,556
                                                 ---------- ----------

TOTAL LIABILITIES                                4,415,406  4,570,696
                                                 ---------- ----------

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (SEE NOTE 13)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value, 50,000,000
 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding          -          -
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 250,000,000
 shares authorized, 25,350,000 and 25,100,000
 issued and outstanding, respectively                2,535      2,510
Common stock to be issued (250,000 shares)               -         25
Additional paid-in capital                       1,711,450  1,711,450
Retained earnings                                2,767,781  2,640,010
Accumulated other comprehensive loss              (215,631)  (457,909)
Deferred consulting expense                              -    (43,000)
                                                 ---------- ----------

     TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                  4,266,135  3,853,086
                                                 ---------- ----------

                 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
                  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          $8,681,542 $8,423,782
                                                 ========== ==========

                DEFENSE INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND
                         COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

                                                Twelve Months Ended
                                                     December 31,

                                                   2003        2002
                                               ----------- -----------

NET REVENUES                                  $ 9,031,963 $10,629,600

COST OF SALES AND PROCESSING                    6,455,315   6,790,980
                                               ----------- -----------

GROSS PROFIT                                    2,576,648   3,838,620
                                               ----------- -----------

OPERATING EXPENSES
Selling                                           862,155     663,605
General and administrative                      1,414,531   1,955,727
                                               ----------- -----------
     Total Operating Expenses                   2,276,686   2,619,332
                                               ----------- -----------

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS                            299,962   1,219,288
                                               ----------- -----------

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Financial expense, net                           (240,815)   (148,852)
Impairment loss on marketable securities                -    (282,435)
Other income, net                                 168,715      27,429
                                               ----------- -----------
     Total Other Income (Expense)                 (72,100)   (403,858)
                                               ----------- -----------

   INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES                     227,862     815,430

Less: income tax expense                           94,554     313,038
                                               ----------- -----------

INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST                   133,308     502,392

Minority interest (income)                         (5,537)   (258,998)
                                               ----------- -----------

NET INCOME                                        127,771     243,394
                                               ----------- -----------

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net
 of minority interest gain (loss) of $29,488
 and ($8,225), respectively                       207,662    (162,225)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale
 securities                                         5,128      (5,128)
                                               ----------- -----------

Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax      212,790    (167,353)
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items
 of other comprehensive income (loss)             (76,604)     60,247
                                               ----------- -----------

TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET
 OF TAX                                           136,186    (107,106)
                                               ----------- -----------

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                          $   263,957 $   136,288
--------------------                           =========== ===========

Net income per share - basic and diluted      $      0.01 $      0.01
                                               =========== ===========

Weighted average number of shares outstanding
 - basic and diluted                           25,350,000  24,265,479
                                               =========== ===========
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