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Fountain Powerboat Industries, Inc. Reports Increased Revenues and Operating Profit in Fiscal 3rd Quarter.


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WASHINGTON Washington, town, England
Washington, town (1991 pop. 48,856), Sunderland metropolitan district, NE England. Washington was designated one of the new towns in 1964 to alleviate overpopulation in the Tyneside-Wearside area.
, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2001

Fountain fountain, natural or artificially conveyed flow of water. In ancient Greece columnar shrines were built over springs and dedicated to deities or nymphs. In ancient Rome fountains fed by the great aqueduct system furnished water in the streets, in the villa gardens,  Powerboat Industries, 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
:FPWR FPWR Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (UK) ), a leader in high performance sport boats, sport cruisers This is a so far incomplete list of cruisers 1860-present. It includes protected, light, armoured, battle-, heavy and missile cruisers. Dates are launching dates. Argentina
  • Patagonia (1885)
  • Nicochea (1890) - Renamed Veinticinco de Mayo
 and sport fish boats, today announced financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2001.

Revenue for the third quarter was $10.0 million, a 12.8% increase over the second quarter. 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.
 improved from a $1.1 million loss in the second quarter to a $163,000 profit in the third quarter. Net loss was $10,629 or $.002 per share, compared to a net profit of $156,363 or $.033 per share. The second quarter net profit included the sale of the Company airplane airplane, aeroplane, or aircraft, heavier-than-air vehicle, mechanically driven and fitted with fixed wings that support it in flight through the dynamic action of the air.  and the full and final payment of all claims arising from the hurricane hurricane, tropical cyclone in which winds attain speeds greater than 74 mi (119 km) per hr. Wind speeds reach over 190 mi (289 km) per hr in some hurricanes.  damage.

"The improved revenue is the result of increased sales of Fountain boats, including our new wide beam cruisers and fish boats, by our dealer network," Fountain 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.  Reggie Fountain said in a statement.

Mr. Fountain also said, "While sales are up this quarter, they were still down significantly compared to the third quarter last year. This reflects the decline in consumer confidence in the economy and the negative effect the OMC OMC Organisation Mondiale du Commerce (French: WTO)
OMC Organización Mundial del Comercio (Spanish: World Trade Organization)
OMC Organização Mundial do Comércio
 bankruptcy bankruptcy, in law, settlement of the liabilities of a person or organization wholly or partially unable to meet financial obligations. The purposes are to distribute, through a court-appointed receiver, the bankrupt's assets equitably among creditors and, in most  had on the entire marine industry. Looking forward, we believe the lower interest rates, the warmer weather and the increasing demand for our new wide beam cruisers and fish boats will contribute to a positive impact on the 4th quarter."

The gross margin for the 3rd quarter was $2.0 million or 20.1% of 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
 compared to $2.5 million or 17.6% of net sales for the 3rd quarter last year. This improvement in gross margin percentage was due to improved production efficiency and the higher gross margin provided by the cruisers.

Selling expenses were $1.35 million for the quarter compared to $1.94 million last year. Advertising, racing and boat show expenses were lower and the major reasons for the reduced expense.

Reduced general and administrative expense for airplane and accounting and legal fees resulted in expenses being $208,000 less this quarter than the same period last year.

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.
 for forward looking statements:

Statements made in this press release that state the Company's or management's intentions, beliefs, expectations, or predictions for the future are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results and events may differ materially from those projected, forecasted, or estimated.


          FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                              (Unaudited)

                                ASSETS

                                         March 31,        June 30,
                                           2001             2000
                                       -----------      -----------
CURRENT ASSETS:
     Cash and cash equivalents          $   243,542     $ 1,983,439
     Accounts receivable, net               978,523       1,701,643
     Inventories                          5,864,817       7,880,136
     Prepaid expenses                       575,801         574,615
     Current deferred tax assets          1,437,911       1,481,666
     Deferred cost of sales                  64,678               -
                                        -----------     -----------
         Total Current Assets             9,165,272      13,621,499
                                        -----------     -----------
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT            39,000,256      37,686,040

     Less: Accumulated depreciation     (19,857,838)    (18,752,789)
                                        -----------     -----------
                                         19,142,418      18,933,251
                                        -----------     -----------
OTHER ASSETS                                961,947         876,334
                                        -----------     -----------
TOTAL ASSETS                            $29,269,637     $33,431,084
                                        -----------     -----------


          FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                              (Unaudited)

                 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                              (Continued)


                                            March 31,       June 30,
                                              2001            2000
                                          -----------     -----------
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current maturities - long-term debt     $ 2,562,465     $ 2,613,534
  Current maturities - capital lease           13,989          12,999
  Accounts payable                          5,083,408       4,993,717
  Accrued expenses                          1,639,318       2,504,603
  Dealer territory service accrual          1,092,663         907,230
  Customer deposits                            55,278         322,040
  Deferred sales                              167,174               -
  Allowance for boat repurchases              200,000         200,000
  Reserve for warranty expense                590,000         590,000
                                          -----------     -----------
         Total Current Liabilities         11,404,295      12,144,123
                                          -----------     -----------
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion        5,352,311       8,151,546
CAPITAL LEASE, less current maturities         62,950          63,940
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY                        904,415       1,180,817

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 6)              -               -
                                          -----------     -----------

  Total Liabilities                        17,723,971      21,540,426
                                          -----------     -----------

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, $.01 par value,
    200,000,000 shares authorized,
    4,732,608 shares issued                    47,326          47,326
  Additional paid-in capital               10,303,640      10,303,640
  Retained earnings                         1,305,448       1,650,440
                                          -----------     -----------
                                           11,656,414      12,001,406
  Less: Treasury stock                       (110,748)       (110,748)
                                          -----------     -----------
           Total Stockholders' Equity      11,545,666      11,890,658
                                          -----------     -----------
                                         $ 29,269,637    $ 33,431,084
                                          -----------     -----------


          FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

            CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                              (Unaudited)

                              For The                   For The
                         Three Months Ended        Nine Months Ended
                              March 31                  March 31
                         -------------------       -----------------
                         2001           2000       2001         2000
                       --------       --------   --------     --------

NET SALES               $9,966,147 $14,306,940 $32,491,111 $40,486,130
----------
COST OF SALES            7,960,103  11,789,264  27,557,859  32,607,955
-------------            ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Gross Profit            2,006,044   2,517,676   4,933,252   7,878,175

EXPENSES
--------
 Selling Expense         1,313,178   1,941,220   4,225,376   5,160,257
 Selling expense
  - related parties         38,692           -     196,067           -
  General &
  Administrative           491,473     699,508   1,969,170   2,305,590
                         ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------
   Total Expenses        1,843,343   2,640,728   6,390,613   7,465,847
                         ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)    162,701    (123,052) (1,457,361)    412,328
-----------------------

NON-OPERATING
INCOME/(EXPENSE)
----------------
 Other income (expense)     16,867   1,100,818   1,654,400   1,146,379
 Interest expense         (125,548)   (249,694)   (656,216)   (777,180)
                         ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAX    54,020     728,072    (459,177)    781,527
------------------------

CURRENT TAX EXPENSE              -     184,612           -     184,612
-------------------

  DEFERRED TAXES (BENEFIT)  64,649     (14,733)   (114,186)     27,067
                         ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------


NET INCOME (LOSS)          (10,629)    558,193    (344,991)    569,848
-----------------

  EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE  (.002)       .118       (.073)       .120
                         ---------  ----------  ----------- ----------

  WEIGHTED AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING       4,732,608   4,732,608   4,732,608   4,732,608
------------------       ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE     N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A
                               ---         ---         ---         ---
  DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE
    SHARES OUTSTANDING         N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A
                               ---         ---         ---         ---


          FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

            CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                              (Unaudited)

                                                      Nine Months
                                                    Ended March 31,
                                                 2001           2000
                                                ---------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net Income (Loss)                           $ (344,991)    $   569,848

Adjustments to reconcile net income
 (loss) to net Cash provided by
 operating activities:
   Depreciation Expense                       1,718,518      1,747,766
   Gain on sale of fixed assets                (500,446)             -
   Net deferred taxes                          (232,647)        27,067
   Change in assets and liabilities:
   (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable   723,120     (1,095,333)
   (Increase) decrease in inventory           2,015,319     (1,887,533)
   (Increase) decrease in prepaid expense        (1,186)       260,749
   Increase (decrease) in deferred sales        102,496
   Increase (decrease) in accounts payable       89,691      1,069,294
   Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses     (865,285)      (185,516)
   Increase (decrease) in dealer territory                    (561,481)
    Service accrual                             185,433
   Increase (decrease) in customer deposits    (266,762)       (43,014)
                                            -----------     ----------
     Net Cash Provided by (Used in)
      Operating Activities                  $ 2,623,260    $ (98,153)
                                            -----------     ----------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchase of property plant and equipment   (3,178,160)      (713,066)
  Proceeds from sale of fixed assets          1,750,920              -
        (Increase) in other assets              (85,612)       (89,823)

   Net Cash Provided by (Used) Investing
    Activities                              $(1,512,852)   $  (802,889)
                                            -----------     ----------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 Repayment of long-term debt                 (2,850,305)    (1,165,259)
                                            -----------    -----------
   Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing
    Activities                              $(2,850,305)   $(1,165,259)
                                            -----------    -----------

Net increase (decrease) in cash             $(1,739,897)   $(2,066,301)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at
 beginning of year                          $ 1,983,439    $ 2,217,301
                                            -----------    -----------

Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of period  $   243,542    $   151,000
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