OTTAWA, April 29, 2013 /CNW/ - BluMetric Environmental Inc (TSXV: BLM) ("BluMetric" or the "Company") announces the following unaudited results for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013, with comparative unaudited results for the equivalent periods in fiscal 2012.
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Three Months Ended February 28 |
Six Months Ended February 28 |
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| 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||
| $000 | $000 | $000 | $000 | ||
| Revenue | 6,024 | 4,486 | 12,364 | 11,426 | |
| Gross margin | 1,079 | 635 | 2,489 | 1,950 | |
| Net loss | (490) | (395) | (241) | (822) | |
| Loss per share | (0.22) | (0.64) | (0.01) | (1.31) | |
Revenue and gross margins for the quarter were improved over 2012 results, reflecting the full consolidation of operating results following the previously reported amalgamation of WESA Group Inc. with BluMetric (formerly Seprotech systems Incorporated) in November, 2012. Contributions to revenue growth during this period were largely attributed to the Water Division, this quarter being a traditionally slower period for the Professional Services Division.
Increased operating expenses for the quarter largely reflect the inclusion of expenses attributable to the former Seprotech Systems Incorporated, the incremental costs associated with being a public company, and non-recurring expenses arising in connection with the amalgamation, such as re-branding and communication costs. The net loss of $490 in the quarter and $241 for the six-month period shows a comparative improvement over the same periods in fiscal 2012, and is in line with management's expectations.
"The small loss for the period is consistent with historical trends, which reflect a degree of seasonality in the Professional Services business over the holiday season and through the winter months," said William Touzel, CEO. "We are pleased with the progress being made in integrating the two companies following their amalgamation last November, and we anticipate continuing growth through the coming quarters."
About BluMetric
BluMetric delivers sustainable solutions to complex environmental issues. The Company serves clients in many industrial sectors, and at all levels of government, in Canada and abroad.
BluMetric operates through two divisions:
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Professional Services Division, providing environmental earth sciences
and engineering solutions, contaminated site remediation, water
resource management, industrial hygiene, occupational health & safety,
and renewable energy. This division operates under the names "WESA",
"Envir-Eau", and "OEL-HydroSys";
- Water Division, focussed on design-build and pre-engineered product solutions to industrial/commercial water and wastewater treatment needs. This division operates under the names "WESAtech" and "Seprotech".
More information can be obtained at www.blumetric.ca
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SOURCE: BluMetric Environmental Inc.
Ian W. Malone, CFO
Tel: (613) 523-1641
Fax: (613) 731-0851
Email: imalone@blumetric.ca
Robin M. Sundstrom
IRonside Investor Relations
Tel: (647) 822- 8111
Email: robin@ironsideir.com

