Micropoint Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results; The Company's Revenue Grew Substantially in 1998.SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1999--Micropoint Inc. (MICP MICP Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic MICP Management Incentive Compensation Plan MICP Multipurpose Information Consumer Profile (healthcare) MICP Methyl Isocyanate Pyridyl Piperazine MICP Maine Irish Children's Program - news) announced today that its revenues increased to $601,119 for the three month period ending December December: see month. 31, 1998, compared to $1,663 for the same period last year. Net operating loss operating loss The excess of operating expenses over revenue. As with operating income, operating losses exclude revenues and expenses from operations that are not considered a regular part of the business. Also called deficit. Compare operating income. for the fourth quarter 1998 was $(1,049,781), or $(.07) per common share, compared to a net loss of $(558,416), or $(.04) per common share for the same period in 1997. For the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company's revenues grew to $1,915,628, compared to $261,936 for 1997. Net loss for 1998 was $(2,222,323), or $(.16) per common share, compared to a net loss of $(1,541,058), or $(.13) per common share for the same period last year. "We are pleased with the company's results for 1998," said Doug DOUG Dumb Old Utility Guy Odom, President 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. . "Our 1998 revenue growth has been substantial at over 600%, and the company's cash position has increased over 500%," said Odom. "We continue to expand from an engineering and development company to a manufacturing concern, with a marketing focus. Micropoint, through its operating subsidiary An operating subsidiary is a business term frequently used within the United States railroad industry. In the case of a railroad, it refers to a company that is a subsidiary but operates with its own identity and rolling stock. Flexpoint, is pursuing diverse product opportunities both domestically and abroad. Over the next several quarters, we will continue to build on infrastructure as we prepare to accommodate production demands for our automotive contracts." Micropoint's unique Bend Bend, city (1990 pop. 20,469), seat of Deschutes co., W central Oregon, on the Deschutes River, at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range; inc. 1904. Lumbering is the primary industry, and tourism is also important. Sensor(R) device measures a predictable change in electrical resistance Electrical resistance Opposition of a circuit to the flow of electric current. Ohm's law states that the current I flowing in a circuit is proportional to the applied potential difference V. as it is deflected de·flect intr. & tr.v. de·flect·ed, de·flect·ing, de·flects To turn aside or cause to turn aside; bend or deviate. [Latin d . It is capable of precisely measuring minute to very large changes in position. Flexible and self-contained self-con·tained adj. 1. Constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself: A self-contained dictionary defines every word contained within it. 2. a. Bend Sensor(R) technology can provide an ideal solution to problems associated with numerous applications requiring accurate sensing devices in many industries. The Bend Sensor(R) is thinner, lighter, longer-lived, more reliable and more cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. than many previous devices in the sensor industry. Through its operating subsidiary Flexpoint, Inc., Micropoint designs, manufactures, and markets flexible Bend Sensor(R) technology for various industries, including the automotive and toy industries. Micropoint has also begun marketing to various other industries, which include industrial and medical applications. Micropoint's stock is traded under the symbol MICP. Forward looking statements in this release involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product demand, completion of manufacturing facilities, market acceptance, government regulation, changing economic conditions, risks in product and technology development, the effect of the Company's accounting policies, competitive conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -0-
Micropoint Inc.
Financial Highlights for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
Years Ended
12/31/98 12/31/97
Sales $ 1,915,628 $ 261,936
Gross profit 1,095,697 168,242
General & Admin. 1,953,432 1,061,279
Research and
development 1,382,101 593,540
Net loss (2,222,323) (1,541,058)
Net loss per share $ (0.16) $ (0.13)
Weighted average
shares used in
calculation 14,259,935 11,721,842
December 31, 1998 December 31, 1997
Current Assets $ 2,776,287 $ 593,540
Total Assets $ 4,051,458 $ 1,470,018
Current Liabilities 458,311 1,680,176
Stockholders' Equity 3,593,147 (210,158)
Total Liabilities and
Stockholders' Equity $ 4,051,458 $ 1,470,018
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