STCC Sterling Consolidated Corporation (CE)

Sterling Consolidated Corp. (OTCBB:STCC), a leading supplier of hydraulic and pneumatic seals to the automotive and industrial marketplace, today reported its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

Key Highlights:

• Completed acquisition of Superior Seals and Service in High Point, NC;
• Revenues increased to $1.6 million, up 12.1% year over year;
• Operating income of $52,021, an increase of $41,037;
• Secured $2.45 million senior bank debt to provide access to working capital for future acquisitions and related costs

Revenues for the third quarter of 2013 were $1.6 million, up slightly compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2012. Gross profit for the third quarter of 2013 was $0.39 million, a 40.0% increase from $0.28 million for the same period in 2012.

The Company's operating income for the third quarter of 2013 was $52,021 compared to operating income of $10,984 in the third quarter of 2012, an increase of $41,037. Net income for the period was $4,723, or $0.0001 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1,046, or $0.00003 per diluted share, in the comparable period in 2012. Net income was affected this quarter by costs associated with Superior Seals acquisition, bank financing and general costs attributed to being public.

Darren DeRosa, Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Consolidated, commented, "The third quarter was very successful as we increased revenues, controlled costs and secured financing for our future growth. After becoming a public company our goal was to consolidate the highly fragmented O-ring distributor market. We began to execute on this objective with the acquisition of Superior Seals and Service in the third quarter, which was completed earlier than expected. Our acquisition committee has ramped its efforts to expand our addressable targets, and there are a number of regionally strategic and well run companies along the East Coast that we are in advanced discussions with. We expect to close additional acquisitions over the coming quarters that will immediately add to our top and bottom line."

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About Sterling Consolidated Corp.

Sterling Consolidated Corp., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sterling Seal and Supply, has been a leading supplier of hydraulic and pneumatic seals to the automotive and industrial marketplace for more than 40 years. Through a combination of leveraging its logistical expertise and sophisticated, experienced management, the company intends to be an active and strategic consolidator of small- and mid-sized businesses within the highly-fragmented, multi-billion dollar seal industry. Currently serving more than 3,000 customers, Sterling offers acquisition targets a unique growth opportunity and competitive advantage through logistical expertise, strong regional branding and industry-specific distribution centers.

Forward-looking Statements

This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. These statements appear in a number of places in this release and include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) the Company's financing plans; (ii) trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations; (iii) the Company's growth strategy and operating strategy; and (iv) the declaration and payment of dividends. The words "may," "would," "will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.

STERLING CONSOLIDATED CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
	For the Three Months Ended		For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,
	2013	2012	2013	2012
Revenues
O-rings and rubber product sales	$ 1,546,716	$ 1,380,002	$ 4,623,352	$ 4,503,506
Freight services	40,676	31,749	104,929	88,850
Rental services	15,984	18,427	39,054	50,573
Total revenues	$ 1,603,376	$ 1,430,178	$ 4,767,335	$ 4,642,929
Cost of sales
Cost of goods	1,090,241	1,081,137	3,129,584	3,205,182
Cost of services	120,209	67,390	257,068	201,819
Total cost of sales	1,210,450	1,148,527	3,386,652	3,407,001
Gross profit	392,926	281,651	1,380,683	1,235,928
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing	10,333	14,788	35,310	35,519
General and administrative	330,572	255,879	1,253,010	932,968
Total operating expenses	340,905	270,667	1,288,320	968,487
Operating income	52,021	10,984	92,363	267,441
Other income and expense
Other income	3,269	27,572	10,879	47,799
Other expense	--	--	--	--
Interest expense	(29,377)	(36,788)	(91,611)	(92,059)
Total other income and (expense)	(26,108)	(9,216)	(80,732)	(44,260)
Income before provision for income taxes	25,913	1,768	11,631	223,181
Provision for income taxes	21,190	722	3,437	91,169
Net income	4,723	1,046	8,194	132,012
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on interest rate swap contract	2,908	--	(10,076)	(4,699)
Comprehensive income/(loss)	$ 7,631	$ 1,046	$ (1,882)	$ 127,313
Net income/(Loss) per share of common stock:
Basic and diluted	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic and diluted	37,231,649	36,882,590	37,142,721	36,589,801

STERLING CONSOLIDATED CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
	September 30,	December 31,
	2013	2012
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 77,226	$ 115,489
Account receivable, net of allowance	1,033,662	871,132
Inventory, net of reserve	2,372,061	2,307,413
Notes receivable	43,176	40,601
Investment	100	75
Other current assets	1,100	--
Total current assets	3,527,325	3,334,710
Property and equipment, net	2,601,999	2,684,299
Intangible asset, net	970	--
Deferred tax asset	7,776	7,776
Total assets	$ 6,138,070	$ 6,026,785
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 1,045,378	$ 1,139,681
Notes payable (current portion)	132,228	130,905
Notes payable related party (current portion)	50,083	62,151
Bank line of credit	894,591	839,591
Interest rate swap contract	11,800	1,724
Other liabilities	208,854	76,971
Total current liabilities	2,342,934	2,251,023
Other liabilities
Notes payable	808,386	900,761
Notes payable (related party)	1,654,145	1,614,952
Total other liabilities	2,462,531	2,515,713
Total liabilities	4,805,465	4,766,736
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued	--	--
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 37,399,040 and 37,074,040 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.	37,399	37,074
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(11,800)	(1,724)
Additional paid-in capital	1,249,192	1,175,079
Retained earnings	57,814	49,620
Total stockholders' equity	1,332,605	1,260,049
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 6,138,070	$ 6,026,785

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