ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gencor Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:GENC) announced today results of operations for fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, reporting a net loss of $2.6 million (a negative $.27 per diluted share), compared to net income of $15.2 million ($1.59 per diluted share) for the year ended September 30, 2008. Net revenue for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $56.8 million compared to $88.3 million for the prior year. The loss from operations for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $4.8 million, compared to operating income $6.8 million for the prior year.
Other income for the year ended September 30, 2008 included cash distributions received from Gencor's synthetic fuel production investments of $15.6 million ($1.02 per diluted share). No significant distributions from these investments were received in fiscal year 2009, nor are any expected in the future.
The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $1.2 million (a negative $.12 per diluted share) compared to net income of $.1 million ($.01 per diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2008. Net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $10.4 million, compared to $21.5 million from the three months ended September 30, 2008. The loss from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $4.1 million, compared to operating income of $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The fourth quarter of 2009 includes a $1.7 million negative adjustment to the carrying value of inventory and additions to reserves of $.9 million.
"The decreases in revenues and operational performance for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2009 were the result of the virtual collapse of the global economy and the effect this had on our markets and our industry in general," stated E.J. Elliott, Gencor's Chairman. "The roadbuilding industry has been hurt seriously as Washington's much-touted support for the rebuilding of America's infrastructure never materialized, and the widely proclaimed 'stimulus money for shovel-ready road projects,' except for few rare instances, did not become reality," Mr. Elliott continued.
Mr. Elliott went on to say, "our strong financial performance in 2008 gave way to significantly weaker results in 2009. The global financial crisis, compounded by the expiring Federal Highway Bill, led to a decrease in the number of orders, especially of our larger capital equipment. At this point we remain uncertain as to the state of the overall economy and what impact the various governmental stimulus programs will have on our financial performance into the foreseeable future, as well as what action Congress will take, and when, toward reauthorization of a 'Highway Bill.' We continue to review our internal processes to identify efficiencies and cost reductions, which can be quickly implemented, and will continue to scrutinize our relationships with external suppliers to ensure we are deriving the highest quality products and services at the most competitive prices. In the mean time, we are preserving our strong cash position and continue to evaluate opportunities to expand our existing businesses, either through organic growth, or acquisition opportunities."
Gencor Industries is a diversified heavy machinery manufacturer for the production of highway construction materials, synthetic fuels and environmental control machinery and equipment used in a variety of applications.
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