For the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the company reported product revenue of $9,174,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2009, a 12.7% increase, compared with $8,139,000 in the prior year’s third quarter.
The company experienced continued customer demand at its Drew and EMI business units, which reported 2009 third quarter product revenue growth of 41.4% and 88.5%, respectively, compared with the same period last fiscal year. This growth was offset by decreased 2009 third quarter sales in the Sonomed, Vascular and Medical/Trek business units of 11.9%, 30% and 4%, respectively.
For the nine-month period ended March 31, 2009, the company reported net revenue of $26,001,000, compared with $22,576,000 in the prior year comparable period. Product revenue increased approximately 15.5% to $25,904,000 during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2009, compared with $22,422,000 in the same period last fiscal year. The growth was driven by increased product revenue within three of the company’s business units, highlighted by 33.8% at Drew, primarily related to the acquisition of JAS Diagnostics in May 2008 and Biocode Hycel in December 2008. Sonomed and EMI product revenue increased 1.1% and 32.5%, respectively.
The company reported a net loss for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 of $(1,861,000), or $(0.27) per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $(3,410,759), or $(0.53) per diluted share, in the prior year period. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of product revenue decreased to approximately 54.8% during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2009, as compared to approximately 57.0% for the same period last fiscal year. Additionally, operating expenses increased approximately 2.7% during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2009, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase is related to the acquisition of JAS Diagnostics in May 2008 and Biocode Hycel in December 2008.
Richard J. DePiano, chairman and chief executive officer, commented, We produced solid revenue growth through the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and, despite increasing operating and research and development expenses, lowered our net loss. While we are still disappointed with our net loss, we are encouraged by the trend our clinical diagnostics division has been experiencing. Mr. DePiano concluded, Overall, we continue to take steps to diversify our product portfolio, enhance our market position and seek potential growth opportunities we see ahead in our niche markets.
Escalon Medical Corp operates in the healthcare market specializing in the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of medical devices and pharmaceuticals in the areas of ophthalmology, diabetes, hematology and vascular access.
