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Forward Reports Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD), a global design, sourcing and distribution group, today announced
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[{"type":"text","content":"HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD), a global design, sourcing and distribution group, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended June 30, 2023. Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Highlights Revenues were $10.1 million, a decrease of 4.7% from $10.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022.Gross margin declined to 18.0% compared to 18.1% for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022.Operating loss was $0.5 million compared to $0.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. Basic and diluted loss per share was $0.05 compared to $0.04 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022.Cash balance of $2.8 million at June 30, 2023 as compared to $2.6 million at September 30, 2022. Terry Wise, Chief Executive Officer of Forward Industries, stated, “Pleasingly, the quarter witnessed the sustained positive momentum within our design division. However, this strong performance was offset by the continued difficulties within the retail and OEM sector. Consequently, after careful deliberation and consideration we have reluctantly resolved to discontinue our retail division in an orderly manner that will ensure we fulfil our commitments to our customers. This has been a pivotal quarter for the Company, one in which as a direct consequence of the decisions taken, we hope will result in profitability in the near future.” The tables below are derived from the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in its Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2023 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please refer to the Form 10-Q for complete financial statements and further information regarding the Company’s results of operations and financial condition relating to the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Please also refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for a discussion of risk factors applicable to the Company and its business. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 including statements regarding our optimism for improved performance in fiscal year 2023. Forward has tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as “may”, “should,” “expect...