Somerset International Group Revenues and Gross Margins Increase in Second Quarter
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Somerset International Group, Inc.
2008-08-14 08:30:00
Somerset International Group Revenues and Gross Margins Increase in Second Quarter
Increases Reflect Successful Acquisition Strategy
BEDMINSTER, NJ–(EMWNews – August 14, 2008) – Somerset International Group, Inc. (
company, reported the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended
June 30, 2008.
Financial Highlights:
-- Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased to $1,273,477 from revenues of $477,703 for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased to $2,524,933 from revenues of $1,118,065 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. -- Gross margin increased to $796,517 or 62.5% of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from a gross margin of $193,537 or 40.5% of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased to $1,542,413 or 61.1% of revenue from a gross margin of $532,086 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 or 47.6% of revenue. -- The net loss attributable to common shareholders for the quarter was $415,366, or $0.02 per share, compared with $458,261, or $0.06 per share in last year's second quarter. Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $1,102,834, or $0.05 per share, compared with $691,835 or $0.10 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Somerset’s quarterly revenues can vary significantly depending upon the
timing of delivery of customer projects. Accordingly, the revenues reported
in any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of what full year results
will be.
“Our results for the second quarter of 2008 and our year to date results
reflect the contributions from our successful acquisition of Meadowlands
and Vanwell in June 2007 and Fire Control in October 2007,” commented John
X. Adiletta, President of Somerset. Mr. Adiletta concluded, “As part of
our growth strategy, we remain focused on continuing to expand our
portfolio of security technology companies through additional synergistic
acquisitions. Our goal remains to expand our portfolio of companies,
increasing cross-selling opportunities and operating efficiencies, and
ultimately achieve profitability.”
About Somerset International Group, Inc.
Somerset International Group, Inc. finds undervalued technology investments
aligned around the exponential growth in concern and demand for security
and the acquisition of profitable and near-term profitable private small-
and medium-sized businesses that provide proprietary security products and
solutions for people and enterprises — from personal safety to information
security. Additional information about the company is available at:
http://www.somersetinternational.com.
About Secure System, Inc.
Secure System, Inc. provides personal alarm systems, wireless transmitters
and receivers, and personal alarm locators. The company currently serves
colleges and universities and medical and mental health facilities. Its
products are also easily adaptable for office campuses, residential
facilities, and correctional facilities. The system works by providing an
individual with a wireless personal alarm locater with which they can
summon help and be located by the pressing of a button. Additional
information about the company is available at:
http://www.securesysteminc.com.
About Meadowlands Fire, Safety, and Electrical Supply Co., Inc./Vanwell
Electronics, Inc.
Meadowlands and Vanwell specialize in the distribution, sale, installation
and maintenance of fire and security equipment and systems that include
fire detection, video surveillance, and burglar alarm equipment.
Meadowlands and Vanwell have similar product availability from distinct
manufacturers. Vanwell exclusively distributes Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc. products and Meadowlands distributes other brands of
fire and security equipment. This affords the opportunity to provide a wide
array of specified equipment with the flexibility to offer cost effective
alternates when appropriate. The products encompass complete lines of fire,
CCTV (closed circuit TV), communications and PA systems; services include
maintenance contracts, monitoring services and system engineering.
Additional information about the company is available at:
http://www.meadowlandselec.com.
About Fire Control Electrical Systems, Inc.
Fire Control Electrical Systems, Inc. specializes in the distribution,
sale, installation, and maintenance of Honeywell Life Safety fire and
security equipment and systems that include fire detection, video
surveillance, sound systems, and burglar alarm equipment. Additional
information about the company is available at: http://www.firecontrols.com.
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