Vector Group Reports 2002 First Quarter Financial Results
Vector Group Reports 2002 First Quarter Financial Results
May 15, 2002 at 12:00 AM EDT
First quarter 2002 revenues were $97.2 million, compared to revenues of $77.7 million in the first quarter of 2001. The Company recorded an operating loss of $15.1 million in the 2002 first quarter compared to operating income of $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2001. Net loss in the 2002 first quarter was $11.9 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $2.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted common share, in the 2001 first quarter.
For the three months ended March 31, 2002, Liggett Group Inc. had revenues of $94.1 million, compared to $75.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2001. Liggett’s operating income before factory relocation, restructuring, non-cash compensation and settlement expense was $21.2 million for the first quarter of 2002, compared to was $19.5 million for the first quarter of 2001.
CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. (EDT) to discuss first-quarter results. Investors can access the call by dialing 877-692-2591 or via live webcast at www.vcall.com
A replay of the call will also be available shortly after the call ends on May 16, 2002 through May 23, 2002. To access the replay, dial 877-519-4471 and enter 3257812 as the conference ID number. The archived webcast will also be available at www.vcall.com for 30 days.
Vector Group is a holding company that indirectly owns Liggett Group Inc., Vector Tobacco Inc. and a controlling interest in New Valley Corporation.
