HERNDON, Va., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SteelCloud, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCLD), an integrator of network-centric, embedded computing appliances, and professional services, today reported financial results for its second quarter 2009 which ended April 30, 2009.

First quarter revenues decreased 86% to approximately $1.2 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to $8.4 million during the second quarter in 2008. The net loss was approximately ($850,000) or ($0.06) per share for the second quarter in 2009 compared to net income of approximately $10,000 or $0.00 per share for the same period in 2008.

"While our second quarter was better than our first, the economy continues to impact our services and integration businesses," said Brian Hajost, SteelCloud President and CEO. "A great deal of effort has been expended to raise additional capital, restructure our company, and evaluate strategic alternatives for each of our businesses. We have received positive responses from potential investors for the progress we have made in strategically positioning our enhanced SteelWorks(R) Mobile product for BES 5.0 with our partners and potential partners."

Second Quarter Highlights:

    --  Cash balance at April 30, 2009 was approximately $538,000
    --  Working capital was approximately $516,000 on April 30, 2009

-- Operating expenses decreased 28% from prior year Q2

Quarterly Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call at 10:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 to discuss the second quarter results. Brian Hajost, SteelCloud President and Chief Executive Officer, will host the call. For investors interested in listening to the earnings call, please dial 866-939-3921 or 678-302-3550 for international callers, and reference SteelCloud. A recording of the earnings call will be available until 11:59 PM EDT, June 26, 2009, and will be accessible by dialing 866-939-0581 (USA) or 678-302-3540 and keying in 4804300#. Press 4 to listen, enter confirmation: 20090609415204#.

About the Company

SteelCloud is a manufacturer of embedded integrated computing systems for the industrial automation marketplace. SteelCloud designs and manufactures specialized servers and appliances for federal integrators, software vendors and volume users. For both the government and commercial markets SteelCloud delivers integration services and software focused on risk management and network management solutions. SteelCloud's ISO 9001:2000 certified Quality Management System provides procedures for continuous quality improvement in all aspects of its business. Over its nearly 20-year history, SteelCloud has won numerous awards for technical excellence and customer satisfaction. SteelCloud can be reached at (703) 674-5500. Additional information is available at www.steelcloud.com. E-mail: info@steelcloud.com.

"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in the foregoing are forward looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. It is possible that the assumptions made by management are not necessarily the most likely and may not materialize. In addition, other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: SteelCloud's ability to obtain financing in the short term, risks associated with the integration of business following an acquisition, business conditions and the amount of growth in the computer industry and general economy; competitive factors; ability to attract and retain personnel, including key sales and management personnel; the price of SteelCloud's stock; and the risk factors set forth from time to time in SteelCloud's SEC reports, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q; and any reports on Form 8K. SteelCloud takes no obligation to update or correct forward-looking statements.


                       CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                                  October 31,    April 30,
                                                     2008          2009
                         ASSETS                                 (unaudited)
    Current assets
       Cash and cash equivalents                    $752,351      $538,164
       Accounts receivable, net                    1,571,673       302,291
       Inventory, net                                521,920       461,227
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets     130,446       157,612
       Deferred contract costs                             -        25,000
    Total current assets                           2,976,390     1,484,294

    Property and equipment, net                      626,440       539,053
    Equipment on lease, net                          442,099         2,180
    Other assets                                       7,020        12,109

    Total assets                                  $4,051,949    $2,037,636

          LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities
       Accounts payable                             $718,316      $482,443
       Accrued expenses                              561,009       441,253
       Notes payable, current                          7,538         7,719
       Unearned revenue                                8,882        36,596
    Total current liabilities                      1,295,745       968,011

    Long-term liabilities
       Notes payable, long-term                        7,903         3,998
       Other long-term                               132,055       174,814
    Total long-term liabilities                      139,958       178,812

    Stockholders' equity
       Preferred stock, $.001 par value:
        2,000,000 shares authorized, no
        shares issued and outstanding at
        October 31, 2008 and April 30, 2009                -             -
       Common stock, $.001 par value:
        50,000,000 shares authorized,
        15,138,376 and 15,342,376 shares
        issued at October 31, 2008 and
        April 30, 2009, respectively                  15,138        15,342
       Additional paid in capital                 50,902,172    51,030,239
       Treasury stock, 400,000 shares at
        October 31, 2008 and April 30, 2009       (3,432,500)   (3,432,500)
       Accumulated deficit                       (44,868,564)  (46,722,268)
    Total stockholders' equity                     2,616,246       890,813

    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity    $4,051,949    $2,037,636


              UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                               Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended
                                   April 30,                April 30,
                                2008       2009         2008         2009

    Revenues
       Products              $7,827,740   $958,263  $13,080,767   $1,306,165
       Services                 556,894    238,600    1,110,339      779,608
    Total revenues            8,384,634  1,196,863   14,191,106    2,085,773

    Cost of revenues
       Products               6,435,320    826,048   11,051,123    1,238,472
       Services                 480,204    166,709      920,513      613,558
    Total cost of revenues    6,915,524    992,757   11,971,636    1,852,030

    Gross profit              1,469,110    204,106    2,219,470      233,743

    Selling and marketing       281,718    144,280      601,962      280,254
    Research and product
     development                208,888    102,273      407,113      203,754
    General and
     administrative             973,440    807,921    1,887,793    1,530,643
    Severance and
     restructuring                    -          -            -       73,205

    Income (loss) from
     operations                   5,064   (850,368)    (677,398)  (1,854,113)

    Interest income, net          4,827        410       11,242          410

    Income (loss) income
     before income taxes          9,891   (849,958)    (666,156)  (1,853,703)

    Provision for income
     taxes                            -          -            -            -

    Net income (loss)            $9,891  $(849,958)   $(666,156) $(1,853,703)

    Income (loss) per share
     (basic and diluted):
    Basic and diluted (loss)
     income per share             $0.00     $(0.06)      $(0.05)      $(0.13)

    Weighted-average shares
     outstanding:
    Basic                    14,323,458 14,828,849   14,320,179   14,783,698
    Diluted                  14,667,606 14,828,849   14,320,179   14,783,698

SOURCE SteelCloud