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Nortech Systems Reports Second Quarter Results

^{Published on 2010-08-11 13:10:50 - Market Wire}
 

MINNEAPOLIS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Nortech Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: NSYS) today reported net sales of $24.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, a 24 percent improvement over net sales of $19.9 million for the second quarter of 2009. Operating income for the second quarter of 2010 was $485,000, compared with an operating loss of $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2009, which included one-time restructuring and impairment charges of $645,000.

"Customers are displaying more confidence, evidenced by our increases in quoting activity, sales, backlog levels and new business."

The company reported net income of $147,000, or $0.05 per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2010, compared with a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.56 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2009.

For the six months ended June 30, 2010, Nortech Systems reported net sales of $46.4 million, compared with $41.4 million for the same period in 2009, an increase of 12 percent. Operating income for the first six months of 2010 was $811,000, compared with an operating loss of $4.3 million reported for the same period in 2009, which included one-time restructuring and impairment charges of $645,000.

Net income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, was $242,000, or $0.09 per diluted common share. This compares with a net loss of $2.8 million, or $1.04 per diluted common share, reported for the same period in 2009.

aAt the halfway point in our fiscal year, wea™re continuing our positive momentum,a said Mike Degen, Nortech Systemsa™ president and CEO. aCustomers are displaying more confidence, evidenced by our increases in quoting activity, sales, backlog levels and new business.a The companya™s 90-day backlog position was $21.3 million on June 30, 2010, up 12 percent from the start of the quarter and over 50 percent from the second quarter of 2009.

aWea™re successfully leveraging the increased volume, eliminating waste and reducing costs through our lean manufacturing initiatives,a noted Degen, adding that the restructuring activities undertaken last year are also making the company stronger and more competitive.

The company also summarized two significant transactions completed during the second quarter. On May 4, Nortech Systems expanded its services to medical-device manufacturers by acquiring assets and manufacturing and assembly capabilities in Milaca, Minn. On May 27, Nortech entered into a third amended and restated credit and security agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., extending Nortecha™s line of credit through May 31, 2013.

Conference Call
Nortech Systems announces a conference call to be held at 10:00 a.m. (CDT) on Thurs., Aug. 12, 2010, to discuss the companya™s second quarter results. Anyone interested in participating in the conference can access the call by dialing 877-407-8033 from within the United States, or 201-689-8033 if calling internationally. An audio webcast and replay of this conference call can be accessed at the investor relations portion of Nortech Systemsa™ website at [ www.nortechsys.com ] or at [ www.investorcalendar.com ]. A podcast (MP3 download) will also be available. The telephone replay will be available through Aug. 26, 2010, by dialing 877-660-6853 (from U.S.) or 201-612-7415 (International). To access the replay, the account number 286 and conference ID 353742 are both required.

About Nortech Systems, Incorporated
Nortech Systems Incorporated ([ www.nortechsys.com ]), based in Wayzata, Minn., is a full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider of wire and cable assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, and higher-level complete box build assemblies for a wide range of industries. Markets served include industrial equipment, aerospace/defense and medical. The company has manufacturing capabilities and operating partners in the U.S., Asia and Latin America. Nortech Systems Incorporated is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol NSYS.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While this release is based on managementa™s best judgment and current expectations, actual results may differ and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: volatility in market conditions which may affect market supply of and demand for the companya™s products; increased competition; changes in the reliability and efficiency of operating facilities or those of third parties; risks related to availability of labor; commodity and energy cost instability; general economic, financial and business conditions that could affect the companya™s financial condition and results of operations; as well as risk factors listed from time to time in the companya™s filings with the SEC.