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Exhibit 99.1

 
For Immediate Release
 
Emergent Group Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and EPS of $0.08

Quarter Results Show Strong Operating Gain

SUN VALLEY, Calif.--(PRIMENEWSWIRE)—November  14, 2007—Emergent Group Inc. (OTC BB:EMGP.OB- News), a leading provider of mobile medical lasers and surgical equipment, announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.  Revenues for the quarter increased 12% to a record $4,467,011 as compared to revenues of $3,997,933 for the same period in 2006.  Net income was $430,448 or $0.08 per basic share for the third quarter as compared to net income of $445,765 or $0.08 per basic share for the same period in 2006.

“We continue our ability to deliver consistent growth in a challenging economy as we recorded our eighth consecutive quarter of year over year growth in sales,” said Bruce J. Haber, Emergent Group Chairman and CEO.  He added, “Most importantly, net income rebounded strongly from the last quarter as we near completion of our transition to newer and more profitable laser technology.  This technology provides the company with a significantly larger margin of profitability and positions us to resume our long term trend of income growth and financial results well in excess of the industry.  The Emergent Group is also in an excellent position to capitalize on new acquisition and partnership opportunities in our goal to accelerate financial performance.”
 
 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 and Arizona. 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

       
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
 
ASSETS
 
(Unaudited)
 
       
Current assets
     
Cash
  $
1,942,322
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
2,282,471
 
Inventory
   
475,490
 
Prepaid expenses
   
223,807
 
Deferred tax assets
   
905,400
 
         
Total current assets
   
5,829,490
 
         
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $5,577,501
    4,392,797  
Goodwill
   
1,120,058
 
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $158,470
   
107,816
 
Deposits and other assets
   
109,066
 
         
         
Total assets
  $
11,559,227
 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
       
         
Current liabilities
       
Current portion of capital lease obligations
  $
1,009,878
 
Current portion of notes payable
   
101,859
 
Accounts payable
   
1,033,971
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
1,235,640
 
         
Total current liabilities
   
3,381,348
 
         
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion
   
2,121,644
 
Notes payable, net of current portion
   
25,222
 
         
Total liabilities
   
5,528,214
 
         
Minority interest
   
558,580
 
         
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
       
5,569,569 shares issued and outstanding
   
222,799
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
14,814,322
 
Accumulated deficit
    (9,564,688 )
         
Total shareholders' equity
   
5,472,433
 
         
 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $
11,559,227
 
         
 
 
 

 
 
Emergent Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
                         
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
                         
Revenue
  $
4,467,011
    $
3,997,933
    $
13,181,307
    $
11,981,961
 
Cost of goods sold
   
2,685,863
     
2,416,331
     
7,876,615
     
7,218,280
 
                                 
Gross profit
   
1,781,148
     
1,581,602
     
5,304,692
     
4,763,681
 
                                 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
   
1,036,272
     
1,021,690
     
3,224,372
     
2,984,110
 
                                 
Income from operations
   
744,876
     
559,912
     
2,080,320
     
1,779,571
 
                                 
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest expense
    (54,208 )     (39,466 )     (165,810 )     (128,710 )
Gain on disposal of property and equipment
   
-
     
15,502
     
8,214
     
18,192
 
Other income, net
   
512
     
32,401
     
36,604
     
108,641
 
                                 
Total other income (expense)
    (53,696 )    
8,437
      (120,992 )     (1,877 )
                                 
Income before provision for income taxes
                               
and minority interest
   
691,180
     
568,349
     
1,959,328
     
1,777,694
 
Provision for income taxes
    (39,086 )     (14,692 )     (134,498 )     (48,528 )
                                 
Income before minority interest
   
652,094
     
553,657
     
1,824,830
     
1,729,166
 
                                 
Minority interest in income of consolidated
                               
limited liability companies
    (221,646 )     (107,892 )     (516,066 )     (269,599 )
                                 
Net income
  $
430,448
    $
445,765
    $
1,308,764
    $
1,459,567
 
                                 
Basic earnings per share
  $
0.08
    $
0.08
    $
0.24
    $
0.27
 
                                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $
0.07
    $
0.08
    $
0.22
    $
0.25
 
                                 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
   
5,566,448
     
5,460,789
     
5,518,920
     
5,457,704
 
                                 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
   
5,873,137
     
5,822,186
     
5,825,085
     
5,809,343