RCM Technologies, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results

PENNSAUKEN, N.J., May 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RCM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:RCMT), a premier provider of business and technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize the operational performance of its customers through the adaptation and deployment of advanced engineering, information technology and specialty health care services, today announced financial results for its first quarter, the thirteen week period ended March 29, 2014.

RCM Technologies reported revenues of $48.6 million in the first quarter of 2014, a 17.8% increase over $41.2 million in the thirteen week period ended March 30, 2013 (the comparable prior year period). Operating income was $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2014 compared to $1.5 million in the comparable prior year period. Net income in the first quarter of 2014 was $1.2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, as compared to $1.0 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the comparable prior year period.

Rocco Campanelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of RCM Technologies, commented, "Our service and client diversification strategy and focus on delivering customer-focused solutions are generating strong revenue growth across all three of our segments. In the first quarter, we achieved our highest quarterly revenues in the past five years and our Engineering and Specialty Healthcare segments recorded their highest historic quarterly revenues for the fifth and second consecutive quarters, respectively. Our Information Technology segment continued to post impressive results and experienced its sixth consecutive growth quarter."

Kevin Miller, Chief Financial Officer of RCM Technologies, added, "The revenue growth we are delivering across our segments is encouraging. Engineering, our largest segment, achieved 21.7% year-over-year growth, Information Technology, our second largest segment, grew 7.3% year-over-year, and Specialty Healthcare, our smallest, but fastest growing segment, delivered year-over-year growth of 27.4%. Based on our current backlog and pipeline, we are optimistic that both revenues and operating income for the balance of fiscal 2014 will exceed the comparative prior year period."

About RCM

RCM Technologies, Inc. is a premier provider of business and technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize the operational performance of its customers through the adaptation and deployment of advanced information technology and engineering services. RCM is an innovative leader in the delivery of these solutions to commercial and government sectors. RCM is also a provider of specialty healthcare services to major health care institutions and educational facilities. RCM's offices are located in major metropolitan centers throughout North America. Additional information can be found at www.rcmt.com.

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