Astrotech (ASTC) Soars On Plans To Explore A Possible Sale
Shares of Astrotech Corp. (Nasdaq: ASTC) are rocketing 200% higher today after the company announced fourth quarter results and plans to explore strategic alternatives.
Astrotech posted fourth quarter net income of $2.6 million, or $0.15 per diluted share on revenue of $10.4 million compared with a fourth quarter fiscal year 2008 net loss of $1.5 million, or $(0.11) per diluted share on revenue of $6.1 million.
Astrotech also announced today that its Board of Directors has engaged investment banking firm Lazard Ltd. to advise the Company in exploring strategic financial and business alternatives to enhance shareholder value. The range of alternatives which may be considered could include strategic acquisitions, a sale of some or all of the company’s assets or a variety of other possible transactions.
Astrotech posted fourth quarter net income of $2.6 million, or $0.15 per diluted share on revenue of $10.4 million compared with a fourth quarter fiscal year 2008 net loss of $1.5 million, or $(0.11) per diluted share on revenue of $6.1 million.
Astrotech also announced today that its Board of Directors has engaged investment banking firm Lazard Ltd. to advise the Company in exploring strategic financial and business alternatives to enhance shareholder value. The range of alternatives which may be considered could include strategic acquisitions, a sale of some or all of the company’s assets or a variety of other possible transactions.
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