PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emerson Radio Corp. (NYSE Alternext US, LLC: MSN) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended December 31, 2008. Net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $60.3 million, a decrease of $15.5 million compared to net revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The decrease in net revenues during the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was primarily due to lower sales of the Company's traditional audio products and iPod(R) accessories, and Mattel(R) licensed themed products. Operating loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $2.4 million compared to an operating loss of $1.7 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Operating loss for the third quarter increased compared to the prior year primarily as a result of the lower revenue, coupled with softer margins in the fiscal 2009 third quarter, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses. Net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $2.1 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $1.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2008. "Emerson's fiscal third quarter results were negatively impacted by the continuing economic downturn and the resulting effect it had on our retail partners who tightened inventory levels to cope with slower sales. Management is mindful that the current economic slowdown may persist for several quarters, and we have taken steps to reduce costs and expenses of our operations, as evidenced by a 24% decline in SG&A and other operating costs in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008. In addition, our balance sheet remains strong with almost $16 million in cash and no long-term debt," said John Spielberger, President of North American Operations. "Looking ahead, we will continue to look at all strategic options to improve efficiencies throughout the organization and further improve operations to better position the Company to drive sales. This includes continuing to redesign products and working with our retail partners to gain shelf space for products with the Emerson brand - a respected name which consumers associate with value and reliability." About Emerson Radio Corp. Emerson Radio Corporation (NYSE Alternext US, LLC: MSN), founded in 1948, is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. The Company designs, markets and licenses, worldwide, a variety of consumer electronics and home appliances including microwaves and wine coolers, clock radios, full lines of televisions and other video products, and audio and home theater products. For more information, please visit Emerson Radio's Web site at http://www.emersonradio.com/. Forward Looking Statements This release contains "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current knowledge, assumptions, judgment and expectations regarding future performance or events. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, they give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct and you should be aware that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors detailed in the Company's reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this news release. EMERSON RADIO CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (In thousands, except earnings per share data) Three Months Nine Months Ended Ended December 31, December 31, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Net revenues Net revenues $60,247 $75,543 $158,434 $185,969 Net revenues-related party - 246 15 370 60,247 75,789 158,449 186,339 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 55,724 68,191 141,106 164,832 Cost of sales-related party - 232 - 232 Other operating costs and expenses 2,063 1,434 4,787 4,778 Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of reimbursement claim-related party) 4,851 7,651 14,475 17,748 Reimbursement claim-related party - - 313 - 62,638 77,508 160,681 187,590 Operating (loss) (2,391) (1,719) (2,232) (1,251) Gain on sale of building - - - 854 Gains on foreign exchange forward contracts - 515 - 515 Interest income (expense), net 5 (76) 186 (72) Interest income-related party - - - 163 Unrealized holding (losses) on trading securities (410) - (431) - Realized gains on trading securities 91 - 623 - (Loss) income before income taxes and minority interest (2,705) (1,280) (1,854) 209 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (616) (2,394) 610 1,937 Minority interest in loss of consolidated subsidiary - - (133) - Net (loss) income ($2,089) $1,114 ($2,331) ($1,728) Net (loss) income per share: Basic ($0.08) $0.04 ($0.09) ($0.06) Diluted ($0.08) $0.04 ($0.09) ($0.06) Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 27,130 27,130 27,130 27,125 Diluted 27,130 27,136 27,130 27,125 EMERSON RADIO CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) December 31, March 31, 2008 2008(A) (Unaudited) Cash and cash equivalents $15,681 $14,444 Restricted cash 96 0 Foreign exchange forward Contracts - 134 Accounts receivable (less allowances of $4,325 and $4,148, respectively) 17,031 17,289 Due from affiliates 78 765 Inventory, net 30,363 24,854 Deferred tax assets 4,654 5,412 Other current assets 3,982 4,377 Total current assets 71,885 67,275 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,633 1,902 Investments in marketable securities 7,090 11,948 Other assets 6,948 6,804 Total assets $87,556 $87,929 Current liabilities 25,112 22,978 Long-term borrowings 81 142 Other long term debt 81 57 Minority interest - 133 Shareholders' equity 62,282 64,619 Total liabilities and equity $87,556 $87,929 (A) Reference is made to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in July 2008. The Company filed a 10-K/A in July 2008. DATASOURCE: Emerson Radio Corp. CONTACT: Greenfield Pitts, Chief Financial Officer, +1-212-897-5441, or Robert Maffei, Investor Relations Manager, +1-973-428-2098, both of Emerson Radio Corp.; Investor Relations - Denise Roche, +1-212-986-6667, or Media Relations - Scott Cianciulli, +1-212-986-6667 Web Site: http://www.emersonradio.com/

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