Dynamics Corporation of America reports 1994 and fourth quarter results.

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 1995--For the year ended Dec. 31, 1994, Dynamics Corporation of America (NYSE:DYA) today reported net income of $8,732,000, or $2.25 per share, compared with net income of $961,000, or $.24 per share, in 1993.

Net income for 1994 includes $3,334,000, or $.86 per share, of income reflecting the company's settlement of the preproduction portion of the proposal of its Fermont Division for an equitable adjustment on a contract with the U.S. Government, net of related expenses and income taxes. Net income for 1993 included DCA's proportionate share of CTS Corp.'s net charge for one-time accounting changes, related to post-retirement benefits other than pensions and accounting for income taxes, amounting to $1,716,000, or $.44 per share.

The company reported income from continuing operations for the year ended Dec. 31, 1994 of $5,398,000, or $1.39 per share, on sales of $96,453,000. This compares with income from continuing operations of $2,677,000, or $.68 per share, on sales of $101,329,000 for the year ended Dec. 31, 1993.

In the quarter ended Dec. 31, 1994, DCA had income from continuing operations of $1,570,000, or $.40 per share, on sales of $25,007,000, compared with income from continuing operations of $1,099,000, or $.28 per share, on sales of $25,778,000 in the same period in 1993.

Included in income from continuing operations is the company's proportionate share of CTS Corp.'s results for the year and quarter ended Dec. 31, 1994, in accordance with the equity method of accounting required for that investment, which were $3,618,000, or $.93 per share, and $1,149,000, or $.29 per share, respectively, compared to $1,619,000, or $.41 per share, and $512,000, or $.13 per share, respectively, for the same periods last year.

Per share income was computed on the basis of weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding, which were 3,877,106 for the year 1994 and 3,902,164 for the year 1993.

Andrew Lozyniak, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of DCA, stated: "CTS' performance, the recovery on part of our claim against the Government and the outstanding results at International Electronic Research Corporation have combined to make 1994 a very good year for DCA and its stockholders."

Dynamics Corporation of America is a diversified company which manufactures electronic components, mobile vans and transportable shelters for specialized electronic and medical diagnostic equipment, portable electric housewares and commercial appliances, air distribution equipment and specialized air conditioning equipment. -0-

                 Dynamics Corporation of America
                 Consolidated Sales and Earnings
         (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

                           Three Months Ended    Twelve Months Ended
                                  Dec. 31,             Dec. 31,
                              1994       1993      1994       1993

Net sales                    $25,007   $25,778   $96,453   $101,329

Income from continuing
 operations before items
  shown below                   $605      $875    $2,747     $1,675

Provision for income
 taxes                           184       288       967        617

Income from continuing
 operations before equity
  in CTS Corporation             421       587     1,780      1,058

Income from equity
 investment in CTS Corp.       1,149       512     3,618      1,619

Income from continuing
 operations                    1,570     1,099     5,398      2,677

Income from discontinued
 operation - claim settlement    ---       ---     3,334        ---

Income before changes in
 accounting methods            1,570     1,099     8,732      2,677

Equity in CTS' Cumulative
 effect to Jan. 1, 1993 of
  changes in accounting methods  ---       ---       ---     (1,716)

Net income                    $1,570    $1,099    $8,732       $961

Income (loss) per common share:
  Continuing operations        $0.40     $0.28     $1.39      $0.68
  Discontinued operation         ---       ---      0.86        ---
  Equity in CTS' cumulative effect
   to Jan. 1, 1993 of changes in
    accounting methods           ---      ---       ---       (0.44)

  Net income                   $0.40     $0.28     $2.25      $0.24

Weighted average common and
 common equivalent
  shares outstanding      3,864,159  3,899,625  3,877,106  3,902,164

CONTACT: Dynamics Corporation of America, Greenwich

Mary Jo. Cisternino, 203/869-3211