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Fountain Powerboat Industries, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Results.


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 14, 1999--

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) ). Fountain continues to press forward its initiatives aimed at long-term Long-term

Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year.


long-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term.
 growth and improved shareholder value.

Third quarter sales reflect a 11% improvement over 1998's record levels. The sale of the Company's first new 65' Super Cruiser cruiser, large, fast, moderately armed warship, intermediate in type between the aircraft carrier and the destroyer. During World War II, battle cruisers operated as small battleships, combining in one vessel maximum qualities of gun caliber, armor protection, and  was a prime driver. Sales for the third quarter of Fiscal 1999 were $14,041,832 as compared to $12,699,853 in the same quarter last year.

Commitments to strategic spending for growth resulted in earnings below 1998's record quarter. Margins were constrained con·strain  
tr.v. con·strained, con·strain·ing, con·strains
1. To compel by physical, moral, or circumstantial force; oblige: felt constrained to object. See Synonyms at force.

2.
 by engineering expenses for new product development resulting in new 27', 35' and 38' sport boats and a leaner lean 1  
v. leaned, lean·ing, leans

v.intr.
1. To bend or slant away from the vertical.

2.
 sales mix sales mix

See product mix.
. Selling expenses reflect investments in the Company's program to grow its defense sales, which have already yielded a contract for 6 new 38' diesel surface drive craft for the U.S. Coast Guard. It also has brought us acceptance as a participant Participant

A party of a funding. It usually refers to the lowest rank or smallest level of funding.
 in the U.S. Marine Corp' Riverine riv·er·ine  
adj.
1. Relating to or resembling a river.

2. Located on or inhabiting the banks of a river; riparian: "Members of a riverine tribe ...
 Craft competition along with significant other domestic and international procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases.  contracts under development.

Net income of $337,685 or $.07 per share is a good improvement over the last 2 quarters but short of last year's comparable quarter with net income of $712,620 or $.15 per share. Management believes the Company is continuing to move forward with its commitments to long term growth through its yacht yacht: see motorboating; sailing.
yacht

Sail- or motor-driven vessel used for racing or recreation. The term is popularly applied to large recreational engine-powered boats; the sailboats known as yachts and used for racing are usually light and
 program, new wide beam cruiser line as well as the increasing defense business segment. The Company expects a continued improvement in future quarters. Below is a summary of operating earnings Operating Earnings

Profits after subtracting expenses such as marketing, cost of goods sold, administration and general operating costs from revenue.

Notes:
Tax and interest expenses are not subtracted - operating earnings are synonymous with EBIT (earnings before
 over the past four quarters: -0-

                        4th           1st         2nd         3rd
                      Quarter        Quarter     Quarter     Quarter
                        1998          1999         1999        1999
                       ---------   ---------   ----------  ----------
Sales (000)            $13,339     $12,422      $13,254     $14,042
Operating Income
Before strategic chg.     (740)         (3)         185         447

     Following are comparative Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Income and Condensed Balance Sheets:

               FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT INDUSTRIES, INC.
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


                            For The Three Months   For The Nine Months
                              Ended March 31          Ended March 31
                             1999        1998        1999        1998

NET SALES             $14,041,832 $12,699,853 $39,718,327 $37,313,090
COST OF SALES          11,094,281   8,744,319  31,172,114  26,456,149
 Gross Profit           2,947,551   3,955,534   8,546,213  10,856,941

EXPENSES
  Selling Expense       1,761,294   1,952,340   5,855,679   3,869,103
  General &
   Administrative         734,898     592,272   2,053,514   2,089,473
  General &
   Administrative -
   related parties          4,325        -          8,758      73,853
Total Expenses          2,500,517   2,544,612   7,917,951   6,032,429

OPERATING INCOME BEFORE
  STRATEGIC CHARGE        447,034   1,410,922     628,262   4,824,512
STRATEGIC CHARGE             -          -      (2,440,000)      -

OPERATING INCOME
 (LOSS)                   447,034   1,410,922  (1,811,738)  4,824,512

NON-OPERATING INCOME
     (EXPENSE):
     Other Income          25,937      21,934      80,933      62,099
     Interest Expense    (249,732)   (199,734)   (769,363)   (480,867)
     Interest Expense -
      Related party        (6,514)        -       (20,447)        -
INCOME (LOSS)
 BEFORE TAX               216,725   1,233,122  (2,520,615)  4,405,744
CURRENT TAX EXPENSE          -        312,618       -       1,267,066
DEFERRED TAX EXPENSE
(BENEFIT)                (120,960)    147,574  (1,477,588)     75,756

INCOME (LOSS) FROM
 CONTINUING OPERATIONS    337,685     772,930  (1,043,027)  3,062,922
DISCONTINUED OPER'S:
 Income (Loss)on
  disposal of Operations
  of Fountain Power Inc. &
  Mach Performance Inc.       -       (60,310)      -         (33,710)

INCOME (LOSS) FROM
  DISCONTINUED OPER'S          -      (60,310)      -         (33,710)
NET INCOME (LOSS)        $337,685    $712,620  $(1,043,027) $3,029,212


                  FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT INDUSTRIES, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                              (Continued)

                          For The Three Months     For The Nine Months
                             Ended March 31           Ended March 31
                             1999        1998        1999         1998
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
  Continuing Operations      $ .07       $ .16     $ (.22)       $ .65

  Loss from Operations of
    Discontinued Segments        -           -          -            -

   Estimated Loss on Disposal
     of Discontinued Segments             (.01)                   (.01)

TOTAL BASIC EARNINGS
  PER  WEIGHTED
  AVERAGE SHARE                .07         .15       (.22)         .64


TOTAL SHARES OUTSTANDING 4,702,608   4,740,108  4,705,017    4,738,356

DILUTED EARNINGS
  PER SHARE:
  Continuing Operations      $ .07       $ .15      $ N/A        $ .61
  Loss from Operations of
    Discontinued Segments        -           -        N/A            -

  Estimated Loss on Disposal
   of Discontinued Segments      -        (.01)       N/A            -

TOTAL DILUTED
  EARNINGS PER SHARE            .07        .14        N/A          .60
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE
     SHARES OUTSTANDING   4,794,930   5,068,713       N/A    5,088,913


          FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                ASSETS

                                              March 31,      June 30,
                                                1999           1998
                                            -----------    -----------
CURRENT ASSETS:
   Cash and cash equivalents               $  3,210,514   $  1,376,984
   Accounts receivable, net                     924,701      2,715,754
   Inventories                                5,951,658      7,077,540
   Prepaid expenses                             898,239        489,290
   Deferred tax assets                        1,698,726      1,058,967
                                             -----------    -----------
      Total Current Assets                   12,683,838     12,718,535
                                             -----------    -----------
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT                34,271,399     33,411,011


   Less:  Accumulated depreciation          (15,610,403)   (14,254,156)
                                             -----------     ----------
                                             18,660,996     19,156,855
                                             -----------     ----------

OTHER ASSETS                                    724,972        622,003
                                             -----------    -----------

TOTAL ASSETS                                $32,069,806    $32,497,393
                                             -----------    -----------



          FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                              (Continued)


                                               March 31,      June 30,
                                                 1999           1998
                                              -----------    -----------
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
   Current portion/long-term debt           $  2,173,487   $    981,365
   Notes payable - related party                 157,910        415,821
   Accounts payable                            2,196,417      3,591,489
   Accrued expenses                            2,175,425      1,939,791
   Dealer territory service accrual            2,392,557      2,046,939
   Customer deposits                             413,996        510,967
   Allowance for boat repurchases                200,000        200,000
   Reserve for warranty expense                  500,000        500,000
   Net liabilities of discontinued operations     10,000        103,612

                                              -----------    -----------
      Total Current Liabilities               10,219,792     10,289,984
                                              -----------    -----------
LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION          10,915,956      9,499,895

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY                            88,978        926,807

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

   Total Liabilities                          21,224,726     20,716,686
                                              -----------    -----------

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
   Common stock, $.01 par value,
      200,000,000 shares authorized,
      4,732,608 and 4,702,608 shares
      issued and outstanding, respectively        47,326         47,026
   Capital in excess of par value             10,303,640     10,196,540
   Retained earnings - accumulated               604,862      1,647,889
                                              -----------    -----------
                                              10,955,828     11,891,454
   Less: Treasury stock                         (110,748)      (110,748)
                                              -----------    -----------
         Total Stockholders' Equity           10,845,080     11,780,707
                                              -----------    -----------
                                            $ 32,069,806   $ 32,497,393
                                              -----------    -----------
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