HALIFAX ANNOUNCES SECOND
QUARTER
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Revenues Up 25% Compared to Prior Year’s Second Quarter
ALEXANDRIA, VA – November 14, 2005 – Halifax Corporation
(AMEX:HX) today announced its financial results for the quarter
ended September 30, 2005.
Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 were $14.0 million
versus $11.2 million for the same period in fiscal 2005, an increase
of 25%. The revenue increase resulted from growth within existing
contracts and the inclusion of the AlphaNational acquisition, which
closed in September of 2004.
The operating loss for the second quarter of 2006 was $170,000
versus an operating loss of $623,000 for the comparable quarter
of last year. Revenue growth and a fixed cost containment program
are facilitating the reduction in operating losses. Income from
discontinued operations was $540,000 for the quarter ended September
30, 2004, compared to $0 for the current quarter. With the sale
of its Secure Network Services business on June 30, 2005, for $12.5
million, the financial performance of this business area is being
classified, for accounting purposes, as a discontinued operation.
The net gain on the sale of approximately $5.6 million is being
deferred until certain contract novation contingencies are resolved.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2005, the Company reported
a net loss of $172,000, or $0.05 per share, compared to net income
of $44,000, or $0.02 per basic and $0.01 per diluted share, for
the same quarter last year.
According to Charles McNew, president and chief executive officer,
"The cash infusion from the previously announced sale of our
Secure Network Services business has significantly improved our
financial position. We have reduced long-term debt and enhanced
working capital flexibility. As soon as our contract novation process
is completed, we will be able to recognize the $5.6 million gain
on the sale of the Secure Network Services business, further strengthening
our balance sheet.”
He added, “The combination of our continued solid revenue
growth with an aggressive fixed cost containment program puts us
in a strong position for a return to profitability. Our singular
focus on the enterprise maintenance business is paying off, improving
our position for performance on long-term growth opportunities."
For the six months ended September 30, 2005, revenues were $28.6
million compared to $21.9 million for the same period last year,
an increase of 31%. The operating loss for the six months ended
September 30, 2005, was $313,000 versus $908,000 for the same period
last year. Income from discontinued operations for the six months
ended September 30, 2005, was $310,000, compared to $907,000 for
the comparable period of the prior year. The net loss for the six
months ended September 30, 2005, was $96,000, or $0.03 per share,
versus net income of $135,000, or $0.05 per basic and diluted share,
for the six months ended September 30, 2004.
McNew added, "Our marketplace is characterized by competitive
pricing pressures and enhanced service requirements. Our innovative
approach to service delivery has enabled us to grow in a market
that continues to undergo a consolidation. We are evaluating various
strategic alternatives to further position our Company for near-
and long-term growth and profitability."
The Company will host a conference call for investors at 11 a.m.
EST on Monday, November 14, 2005, to review the financial and operational
results for the quarter. The conference call phone number is 888-343-7144
for U.S. callers and 415-537-1962 for international callers. The
conference call replay will be available from 12 p.m. EST on Monday,
November 14, 2005, to 12 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 15, 2005.
The replay number is 800-633-8284 for U.S. callers and 402-977-9141
for international callers. The reservation number is 21268601.
Founded in 1967, Halifax Corporation is an enterprise maintenance
solutions company providing a wide range of technology services
to commercial and government customers throughout the United States.
The Company’s principal products are high availability hardware
maintenance services, technology deployment and integration services.
More information on Halifax can be found at www.hxcorp.com.
For investor relations information, contact Qorvis Communications:
Karen Vahouny (703) 744-7809 or kvahouny@qorvis.com
Certain statements made by the Company which are not historical
facts may be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation,
statements as to trends, management's beliefs, expectations and opinions, which
are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions that ultimately
may prove to be inaccurate. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties and may be affected by various factors that may cause actual
results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. For
further information that could affect the Company's financial statements, please
refer to the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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