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MINNETONKA, Minn., March 25, 2020 /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, 2019. Record annual net sales of over $8.2 million, up 10% from prior year Net income of $187,000, or $0.06 per share Cash and investments of $8.8 million Table in thousands, except per share data FY19 FY18 Change Net Sales $ 8,258 $ 7,495 10.2 % Gross Margin 52.9 % 54.0 % -110 bps Operating Loss $ (31) $ (145) 78.6 % Operating Loss Margin (0.4) % (1.9) % 150 bps Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ 186 $ (18) 1133.3 % Earnings Per Share (diluted) $ 0.06 $ 0.00 100.0 % Net sales during 2019 increased 10.2% to $8,258,000 from $7,495,000 in the prior year. The increase was due primarily to an increase in sales of our HazardPRO wireless hazard monitoring systems. International markets provided approximately 12% of our 2019 net sales led by improved sales to Brazil. "We are pleased to announce record annual revenue during 2019," said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors' president. "Our growth during the year was largely driven by sales of HazardPRO wireless hazard monitoring systems, including several repeat and multi-system orders from existing customers." Klenk continued, "While the COVID-19 outbreak will be an extraordinary challenge in 2020, Electro-Sensors continues to fully operate as we have been recognized as an essential supplier to companies serving the nation's food supply." A full analysis of results for the year ended December 31, 2019 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. Electro-Sensors, Inc. Statements of Income For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands except share and per share amounts) Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 Net sales $ 8,258 $ 7,495 Cost of goods sold 3,892 3,448 Gross profit 4,366 4,047 Operating expenses 4,397 4,192 Operating loss (31) (145) Non-operating income, net 217 127 Income (loss) before income taxes 186 (18) Income tax benefit (1) (8) Net income (loss) $ 187 $ (10) Earnings (loss) per share diluted $ 0.06 $ 0.00 Average shares outstanding - diluted 3,398,035 3,395,521 Electro-Sensors, Inc. Balance Sheets December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands) December 31 2019 2018 Assets Current Assets Cash and investments $ 8,830 $ 8,799 Trade receivables, net 1,036 896 Inventories 1,695 1,618 Other current assets 159 155 Total current assets 11,720 11,468 Deferred income tax asset 203 192 Intangible assets, net 489 565 Property and equipment, net 1,063 1,050 Total assets $ 13,475 $ 13,275 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Current maturity of financing lease $ 5 $ 5 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 560 521 Total current liabilities 565 526 Long-term liabilities Financing lease, net of current maturities 19 24 Total long-term liabilities 19 24 Stockholders' equity Common stock 339 339 Additional paid-in capital 2,030 2,019 Retained earnings 10,522 10,335 Other comprehensive gain 0 32 Total stockholders' equity 12,891 12,725 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 13,475 $ 13,275 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Normally, our annual meeting is held the third week of April. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, we are scheduling our annual meeting for early in the third quarter. The date and location for our Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be announced via our proxy statement to be filed late April and on our corporate website www.electro-sensors.com. About Electro-Sensors Electro-Sensors, Inc. is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of rugged and reliable machine monitoring sensors and wireless/wired 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. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements This press release may include statements about possible or anticipated future financial performance, business activities, plans, or opportunities. These forward-looking statements may include the words "will," "should," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends" or similar expressions. For these forward-looking statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forwardlooking statements contained in federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, including those disclosed in our periodic filings with the SEC that could cause actual performance, activities, plans, or opportunities after the date the statements are made to differ significantly from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. For more information please visit our website at: www.electro-sensors.com. Also look us up on: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/electro-sensors-inc-Twitter: twitter.com/ESIsensorsFacebook: facebook.com/ElectroSensors SOURCE Electro-Sensors, Inc. Related Links http://www.electro-sensors.com

Answer: Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces 2019 Year-End Financial Results