JJFN BOCA RATON, Fla., May 2, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Strategic Capital Resources, Inc. (OTCBB:JJFN) today reported a net income for its fiscal 3rd quarter 2002 of $372,564 or $.02 per share (diluted), on revenues of $19,112,718 versus a net loss of $(360,783) or $(.02) per share (diluted) on revenues of $6,287,555 for the same quarter of fiscal 2001 for the period ended March 31. The quarter ended March 31, 2001 included an impairment charge of $1,000,000. This represents a 10% increase in operating income and 204% increase in revenues for the 3rd quarter 2002 versus the 3rd quarter 2001. For the nine months ended March 31, 2002, Strategic Capital Resources reported net income of $1,425,335, or $.09 per share (diluted) on revenues of $44,711,371. For the same period ending March 31, 2001, the company had a net loss of $(92,184) or $(.01) per share (diluted) on revenues of $20,916,101. This represents a 135% increase in operating income and 114% increase in revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2002 versus the nine months ended March 31,2001 The increase in operating income was due to an increase in revenue and reduced borrowing costs on floating rate loans for the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2002 versus the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2001. The increase in revenue was due to the sale of residential real estate leases totaling $12.5 million for the three month period and $21.6 for the nine month period, versus no activity in this area in the prior year. In addition, interest income on direct financing leases increased $0.3 million for the three month period and $1.5 million for the nine month period compared to the prior year. The increase in net income was attributable to the increase in revenue and reduced borrowing costs described above. The company's principal operations consists of the following business lines; 1. The purchase and leaseback of fully furnished model homes. 2 The acquisition, development and sale of residential real estate. 3. The purchase and leaseback of multi-family residential/commercial real estate. "Safe Harbor Statement' Except for the historical information contained herein, certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in competition, environmental factors, and governmental regulations affecting the companies operations. See the company's latest annual report on Form 10-K for the year and Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties applicable to the company's business. STRATEGIC CAPITAL RESOURCES, INC. Financial Summary 3 months ended March 31, 2002 2001 Revenues $19,112,718 $6,287,555 Costs & Expenses 18,580,154 5,803,338 Operating Income (loss) before income taxes 532,564 484,217 Impairment charge 0 1,000,000 Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 160,000 (155,000) Net income (loss) 372,564 (360,783) Weighted average shares outstanding 15,500,404 15,116,047 Earnings(loss) per share- Basic $0.02 ($0.02) Earnings (loss)per share- Diluted $0.02 ($0.02) 9 months ended March 31, 2002 2001 Revenues $44,711,371 $20,916,101 Costs & Expenses 42,676,036 20,048,285 Operating Income (loss)before income taxes 2,035,335 867,816 Impairment charge 0 1,000,000 Deferred income tax expense 610,000 (40,000) Net income (loss) 1,425,335 (92,184) Weighted average shares outstanding 15,718,663 15,385,973 Earnings (loss)per share- Basic $0.09 ($0.01) Earnings (loss)per share- Diluted $0.09 ($0.01) 3/31/02 6/30/01 Net investment in direct financing leases: Model Homes $21,053,554 $34,502,977 Residential real estate $74,173,879 $44,524,990 Multi-family residential $10,227,999 $10,227,999 Total revenue producing assets $105,455,432 $89,255,966 Total Assets $108,493,083 $94,670,506 Shareholders' Equity $9,818,198 $8,437,865 CONTACT: Strategic Capital Resources, Inc., Boca Raton Cary Greenberg, 561/558-0165 URL: businesswire.com Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. Copyright (C) 2002 Business Wire. All rights reserved. -0- KEYWORD: FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION REAL ESTATE EARNINGS SOURCE: Strategic Capital Resources, Inc. *** end of story *** |