Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces 2017 Year End Financial Results

MINNETONKA, Minn., March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro-Sensors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELSE), a leading global provider of machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2017.

• Record revenue of $7.8 million
• Revenue growth of 9.3% over 2016
• Gross margin of 54.8%
• Cash and investments of $8.7 million

In thousands, except per share data

Net sales during 2017 increased 9.3% to $7,840,000 from $7,174,000 in the prior year.  The increase was due primarily to an increase in strategic system orders during the second half of the year. 

International markets provided approximately 10% of our 2017 revenue from shipments into over 40 countries.  Our 2017 international business grew by 20.4% primarily due to increased sales to customers in Canada.

"We are pleased to report record annual revenue for 2017 driven by improved sales of both our HazardPRO wireless hazard monitoring systems as well as our legacy machine monitoring sensors and systems," said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors' president.  "Moreover, the increased number of strategic system orders is a good indication that our customers are beginning to commit to larger facility upgrades and plant expansion projects."

A full analysis of results for the year ended December 31, 2017 is available in the Company's Form 10-K, which is available on the Company's website at www.electro-sensors.com or through the Securities and Exchange Commission's Edgar database at www.sec.gov.

About Electro-Sensors

Electro-Sensors, Inc. is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of rugged and reliable machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems applied across multiple industries and applications. These products improve processes by protecting people, safeguarding systems, reducing downtime, and preventing waste. Most standard products ship within one to two days and have an industry-leading 5-year warranty. Electro-Sensors is proud to be an ISO9001:2015 quality certified company and is committed to providing excellent customer service and technical support. Founded in 1968 and located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Electro-Sensors provides its loyal customers with reliable products that improve safety and help plants operate with greater efficiency, productivity and control.

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