LANCASTER, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecology and Environment, Inc., (E & E) (Nasdaq:EEI) reported consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2012 of $155.4 million, a decrease of $13.8 million or 8% from the $169.2 million reported in fiscal year 2011. Revenue less subcontracts for fiscal year 2012 was $123.1 million, a decrease of $14.7 million or 11% from the $137.8 million in fiscal year 2011. Net income for fiscal year 2012 was $.8 million or $.18 per share, down from the $7.0 million or $1.65 per share reported in the prior year.
E & E reported consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 of $36.9 million, a decrease of $7.3 million or 17% from the $44.2 million reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011. Revenue less subcontracts was $29.3 million for the quarter compared to $35.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, a decrease of $6.0 million or 17% from the level in fiscal year 2011. E & E reported a net loss of $.9 million or ($.23) per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, a decrease of $2.8 million from the net income of $1.9 million or $.45 per share reported in the prior year.
"We had disappointing earnings that came with project delays and lower revenue from U.S. operations," said E & E president and CEO Kevin Neumaier. "We look at fiscal year 2012 as a bump in the road forward and see a number of signs of improvement in fiscal year 2013."
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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E & E has completed over 50,000 projects for a wide variety of clients in 122 countries, providing environmental solutions in nearly every ecosystem on our planet. E & E is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol EEI and the information contained in this press release is available on the Company's website at www.ene.com.
| Financial Report - | ||
| (In thousands, except per share information) | ||
| Three Months Ending | ||
| July 31, 2012 | July 31, 2011 | |
| Revenue | $ 36,914 | $ 44,161 |
| Revenue less Subcontract Costs | $ 29,270 | $ 35,290 |
| Net Income | $ (946) | $ 1,914 |
| Net Income Per Common Share: Basic and Diluted | $ (0.23) | $ 0.45 |
| Fiscal Year Ending | ||
| July 31, 2012 | July 31, 2011 | |
| Revenue | $ 155,410 | $ 169,173 |
| Revenue less Subcontract Costs | $ 123,095 | $ 137,847 |
| Net Income | $ 774 | $ 6,960 |
| Net Income Per Common Share: Basic and Diluted | $ 0.18 | $ 1.65 |