EX-99.1 6 ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
 
For Immediate Release
 
Emergent Group Inc. Reports Record First Quarter EPS of $0.10
on Record Sales

SUN VALLEY, Calif.--(PRIMENEWSWIRE)—May 15, 2007—Emergent Group Inc. (OTC BB:EMGP.OB- News), a leading provider of mobile medical lasers and surgical equipment, announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. First quarter revenues increased $391,991 to a record $4,382,808, compared to revenues of $3,990,817 for the same period in 2006. Net income increased 11% to a record $517,110 or $0.10 per basic share for the first quarter, as compared to net income of $463,995 or $0.09 per basic share for the same period in 2006. The Company’s cash position as of March 31, 2007 was $682,989 after payment of a $0.20 per share dividend ($1,094,249) in January 2007.

“The strong financial performance achieved by the Company last year continued into the first quarter of 2007 as we recorded our sixth consecutive quarter of year over year growth in sales,” said Bruce J. Haber, Emergent Group Chairman and CEO. Mr. Haber added, “Our momentum continues to build and we have every expectation of delivering another year of favorable financial results.”

Mr. Haber said, “One of our strategic priorities is the accelerated delivery of profitable sales across the Company with growth that well exceeds our industry’s average.” He added, “We are well positioned to capitalize on acquisition and partnership opportunities in our effort to achieve our financial goals and Emergent Group continues to gain traction both with new customers and new markets.”
 
 About Emergent Group Inc.
 
Emergent Group Inc. through its wholly owned subsidiary, PRI Medical Technologies, Inc. (“PRI Medical”) provides mobile laser and surgical equipment on a per procedure basis to hospitals, out-patient surgery centers, and physicians' offices. Surgical equipment is provided to customers along with technical support personnel to ensure that such equipment is operating correctly. PRI Medical currently offers its services in California, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New York. For product and other information, visit PRI Medical’s website, http://www.primedical.net.
 
Forward-Looking Statements:
 
Statements in this news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1993 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements may involve various risks and uncertainties, some of which may be discussed in the Company's most recent report on Form 10-KSB and subsequently filed SEC reports. There is no assurance any forward-looking statements will prove accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those presently anticipated.
 
Investor Contact: Bruce J. Haber (914) 235-5550, x12
e-mail: bhaber@primedical.net
 
 

 

Emergent Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
           
       
March 31,
 
       
2007
 
ASSETS
     
(Unaudited)
 
           
Current assets
         
Cash
       
$
682,989
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
             
accounts of $19,478
         
2,625,918
 
Inventory, net of reserves of $63,408
         
658,867
 
Prepaid expenses
         
153,992
 
Deferred tax assets
         
905,400
 
               
Total current assets
         
5,027,166
 
               
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and
             
amortization of $4,875,973
         
4,072,038
 
Goodwill
         
1,120,058
 
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of
             
$129,450
 
 
   
136,835
 
Deposits and other assets
         
106,857
 
               
               
Total assets
       
$
10,462,954
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
             
               
Current liabilities
             
Current portion of capital lease obligations
       
$
843,847
 
Current portion of notes payable
         
160,978
 
Accounts payable
         
1,155,280
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
         
1,426,620
 
               
Total current liabilities
         
3,586,725
 
               
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion
         
1,767,217
 
Notes payable, net of current portion
         
75,666
 
               
Total liabilities
         
5,429,608
 
               
Minority interest
         
411,871
 
               
Shareholders' equity
             
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, non-voting 10,000,000
             
shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
         
-
 
Common stock, $0.04 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized
             
5,534,104 shares issued and outstanding
         
221,361
 
Additional paid-in capital
         
14,756,465
 
Accumulated deficit
         
(10,356,351
)
               
Total shareholders' equity
         
4,621,475
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
       
$
10,462,954
 
 
 

 

Emergent Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
 
(Unaudited)
 
           
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
           
Revenue
 
$
4,382,808
 
$
3,990,817
 
Cost of goods sold
   
2,567,105
   
2,439,680
 
               
Gross profit
   
1,815,703
   
1,551,137
 
               
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
   
1,088,224
   
976,328
 
               
Income from operations
   
727,479
   
574,809
 
               
Other income (expense)
             
Interest expense
   
(51,804
)
 
(46,741
)
Gain on disposal of property and equipment
   
8,102
   
1,300
 
Other income, net
   
14,220
   
30,577
 
               
Total other income (expense) 
   
(29,482
)
 
(14,864
)
               
Income before provision for income taxes
             
and minority interest
   
697,997
   
559,945
 
Provision for income taxes
   
(55,902
)
 
(23,864
)
               
Income before minority interest
   
642,095
   
536,081
 
               
Minority interest in income of consolidated
             
limited liability companies
   
(124,985
)
 
(72,086
)
               
Net income
 
$
517,110
 
$
463,995
 
               
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.10
 
$
0.09
 
               
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.09
 
$
0.08
 
               
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
   
5,442,961
   
5,451,631
 
               
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
   
5,783,891
   
5,816,939