BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 22, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Moore-Handley, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MHCO), a Birmingham-based distributor of hardware and home center products, reported net income of $165,000 or $0.11 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 vs. $330,000 or $0.19 per diluted share for the same period in 2004.
Sales for the quarter were $44,349,000, up 3.1% from the same quarter last year. Lower earnings resulted from pressure on gross margin, increased marketing expense, and higher interest costs.
Selected financial data follow:
Moore-Handley, Inc. Selected Financial Data (UNAUDITED) Quarter Ended March 31 ========================= 2005 2004 =========== =========== Operations: Sales $44,349,000 $43,027,000 Operating income 551,000 762,000 Income before income tax 274,000 524,000 Net income $ 165,000 $ 330,000 =========== =========== Net income per share - basic $ 0.11 $ 0.19 =========== =========== Net income per share - diluted $ 0.11 $ 0.19 =========== =========== Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 1,467,000 1,707,000 =========== =========== Diluted 1,539,000 1,749,000 =========== =========== Balance Sheets: Current assets $50,996,000 $48,812,000 Other assets 499,000 135,000 Property & equipment, net 9,325,000 8,668,000 ----------- ----------- Total assets 60,820,000 57,615,000 =========== =========== Current liabilities 23,474,000 21,126,000 Long term debt 23,355,000 22,947,000 Deferred income taxes 1,193,000 947,000 Stockholders' equity 12,798,000 12,595,000 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities & stockholders' equity $60,820,000 $57,615,000 =========== ===========