Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces 2023 Year-End Financial Results

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    MINNETONKA, Minn., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Electro-Sensors, Inc. ELSE, a leading global provider of machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    • Annual revenue of $8.6 million, down 5.2% over prior year
    • Gross Margin of 49.6%
    • Cash and investments of $9.9 million

    Table in thousands, except per share data



    FY22


    FY21


    Change

    Net Sales


    $

    8,555


    $

    9,029


    (5.2)

    %

    Gross Margin



    49.6

    %


    53.6

    %

    (400)

    bps

    Operating Income (Loss)


    $

    (28)


    $

    (37)


    (24.3)

    %

    Operating Income (Loss) Margin



    (0.4)

    %


    (0.5)

    %

    10

    bps

    Income Before Income Taxes


    $

    378


    $

    72


    425.0

    %

    Earnings Per Share (diluted)


    $

    0.08


    $

    0.03


    166.7

    %

    Net sales during 2023 decreased 5.2% to $8,555,000 from $9,029,000 in the prior year.  The decrease in sales was proportionally similar for both wired and HazardPRO wireless sensors and systems.  International sales were steady for the two years at 10.3% of net sales.

    “While early in the year, we experienced customers delaying certain facility upgrades and capital projects, as the year progressed activity began to increase as projects moved forward, leading to stronger net sales in the fourth quarter,” said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors’ president.

    Klenk continued, “Additionally, we were encouraged by several repeat HazardPRO orders from existing customers eager to upgrade to our advanced wireless hazard monitoring systems.”

    A full analysis of results for the year ended December 31, 2023 is available in the Company’s Form 10-K, which is available on the Company’s website at www.electro-sensors.com or through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Edgar database at www.sec.gov.

     

    Electro-Sensors, Inc.
    Statements of Income
    For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
    (in thousands except share and per share amounts)



    Years Ended December 31,



    2023


    2022


    Net sales

    $

    8,555


    $

    9,029


    Cost of goods sold


    4,310



    4,188


    Gross profit


    4,245



    4,841









    Operating expenses


    4,273



    4,878









    Operating loss


    (28)



    (37)










    Non-operating income, net


    406



    109









    Income before income taxes


    378



    72









    Income tax expense (benefit)


    103



    (28)









    Net income

    $

    275


    $

    100









    Earnings per share – diluted

    $

    0.08


    $

    0.03


    Average shares outstanding – diluted


    3,428,021



    3,432,843


     

    Electro-Sensors, Inc.
    Balance Sheets
    December 31, 2023 and 2022
    (in thousands)



    December 31



    2023


    2022


    Assets












    Current Assets







    Cash and investments

    $

    9,926


    $

    9,682


    Trade receivables, net


    1,283



    1,161


    Inventories


    1,751



    1,745


    Other current assets


    179



    225


    Total current assets


    13,139



    12,813









    Deferred income tax asset


    355



    256


    Property and equipment, net


    951



    975


    Total assets

    $

    14,445


    $

    14,044









    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity














    Current Liabilities







    Current maturity of financing lease

    $

    0


    $

    6


    Accounts payable and accrued expenses


    690



    624


    Total current liabilities


    690



    630









    Stockholders’ equity







    Common stock


    342



    342


    Additional paid-in capital


    2,230



    2,163


    Retained earnings


    11,183



    10,908


    Other comprehensive gain


    0



    1


    Total stockholders’ equity


    13,755



    13,414









    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    $

    14,445


    $

    14,044


    2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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    Our Annual Meeting will be held via live webcast on April 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ELSE2024.  Please retain a copy of the 16 digit Control Number that is printed on your proxy card as you will need it to enter the Annual Meeting as a verified shareholder.   Shareholders will be able to vote in this virtual meeting as if they were attending an in-person meeting.  Shareholders may submit questions prior to the start of the meeting at https://www.electro-sensors.com/about/investor-info under Investor Contact – Email Gloria.

    About Electro-Sensors

    Electro-Sensors, Inc. is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of rugged and reliable machine monitoring sensors and wireless/wired hazard monitoring systems applied across multiple industries and applications. These products improve processes by protecting people, safeguarding systems, reducing downtime, and preventing waste. Electro-Sensors is proud to be an ISO9001:2015 quality certified company and is committed to providing excellent customer service and technical support. Founded in 1968 and located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Electro-Sensors provides its loyal customers with reliable products that improve safety and help plants operate with greater efficiency, productivity and control.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

    This press release may include statements about possible or anticipated future financial performance, business activities, plans, or opportunities.  These forward-looking statements may include the words “will,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends” or similar expressions.  For these forward-looking statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward−looking statements contained in federal securities laws.  Forward-looking statements reflect the company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact.  These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, including those disclosed in our periodic filings with the SEC that could cause actual performance, activities, plans, or opportunities after the date the statements are made to differ significantly from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

    For more information please visit our website at: www.electro-sensors.com. Also look us up on:

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/electro-sensors-inc- 

    Twitter: twitter.com/ESIsensors 

    Facebook: facebook.com/ElectroSensors

    SOURCE Electro-Sensors, Inc.

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