looking very good......... Topic: (VSE:NHM) National Healthcare Manufacturing Corporation , (NASDAQ:NHMCF) National Healthcare Mfg Corp, Quote.com News Item #6625913 Headline: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING CORP - Third Quarter Fiscal 1998 Financial Results [130]
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Seyed M. Torabian, P.Eng., Executive Vice President of National Healthcare Manufacturing Corporation (NHMC), announces results for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. Revenues for the nine month period increased 118 percent to $6,826,261 from $3,136,831 reported for the comparable period last year. Revenues for the last three months were $2,509,819 an increase of 70 percent over the same period last year. Gross Profit for the nine month period increased to $3,134,423, an increase of 84 percent over same period last year. Highlights during the quarter included the signing of National Healthcare Logistics' (NHCL) first "Hub & Spoke" distribution system for 5 Florida based hospitals to facilitate over US $300 million in purchasing and distribution and the exclusive long term supply/purchase agreement with Simplex Medical Systems Inc. (SMS) for its patented delivery systems in SMS's unique HIV Diagnostic Test Kit. NHMC's Management is pleased with the Corporation's developments to date and notes that NHMC is strategically in the strongest position it has ever been. NHMC's ability to package these medical devices quicker, more efficiently, accurately and cost effectively is providing the Company with a continual and definitive edge in the industry. //st Consolidated Statement of Operations 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended March 31 March 31 1998 1997 1998 1997 Revenues $2,509,819 $1,475,246 $6,826,261 $3,136,831 Cost of Sales $1,479,531 $363,015 $3,691,838 $1,431,595 Gross Profit $1,030,288 $1,112,231 $3,134,423 $1,705,236 P.cent of profit 41.1 75.4 45.9 54.4 Operating expenses $2,597,706 $1,973,479 $6,822,734 $4,636,268 Loss From Investee $(328,590) -- $(649,396) -- Loss For Period $1,896,008 $861,248 $4,337,707 $2,931,032 Per Share $(0.13) $(0.08) $(0.33) $(0.27) //et National Healthcare is being recognized as a market leader committed to reducing healthcare costs by providing efficient and cost effective alternatives to conventional products and services to healthcare providers. NHMC owns and operates the worlds first and only automated robotic production facility capable of assembling and packaging various kits and trays for medical and surgical procedures. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, NHMC manufactures and distributes personal care, anti-microbial and cellulose based paper products such as examination gowns to healthcare and homecare institutions throughout North America and Europe. Also National Healthcare Logistics (a NHMC subsidiary), is revolutionizing conventional medical distribution with its state of the art Hub & Spokes logistics system. For a complete copy of these financials, please visit our website at www.nationalhealthcare.com or contact us at 1-800-883-8841.
TEL: 1-800-883-8841 Alex P. Tsakumis TEL: (604) 689-8581 National Healthcare Manufacturing Corporation Internet: nationalhealthcare.com |