Omnitek Engineering Corp. Reports First Quarter Results

VISTA, Calif., May 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omnitek Engineering Corp. (OTCQB:OMTK) today reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

Net revenues for the first quarter were $291,654 compared with $339,582 a year earlier.  For the same period, the company reported a net loss of $207,189, or $0.01 per share, compared with a net loss of $200,285, or $0.01 per share, a year ago.

Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $139,041 compared with $167,404 a year ago.  Gross profit for the three-month period as a percentage of sales was 48 percent compared with 49 percent in the same period a year ago, reflecting volume and overhead absorption.  

"Results for the quarter reflect a short-term delay in several projects we expected to have ramped up in the first quarter. We remain confident that meaningful sales will be realized in the current and subsequent quarters, supported by delayed projects moving forward and recent additional business inquiries. Foreign market activity, particularly, Mexico, China and Europe, continue to gain momentum -- which supports our optimistic outlook for 2017," said Werner Funk, president and chief executive officer of Omnitek Engineering Corp.

Results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 reflect the impact of non-cash expenses, including the value of options and warrant granted in the amount of $69,533 and depreciation and amortization of $6,224.  For the three-month period a year earlier, non-cash expenses included options and warrants granted in the amount of $36,099 and depreciation and amortization of $7,487.

He noted an order backlog at March 31 of more than $500,000.  At March 31, 2017, the company's total current assets were $1,959,023 and total current liabilities were $756,978 -- resulting in positive working capital of $1,202,045 and a current ratio of 2.59 to 1.

About Omnitek Engineering Corp.

Omnitek Engineering Corp. develops and sells proprietary diesel-to-natural gas conversion systems and complementary products, including new natural gas engines that utilize the company's technology -- providing global customers with innovative alternative energy and emissions control solutions that are sustainable and affordable.

Some of the statements contained in this news release discuss future expectations, contain projections of results of operations or financial condition or state other ``forward-looking'' information. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. The forward-looking information is based on various factors and is derived using numerous assumptions. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ from projections include, among many others, the ability of the Company to raise sufficient capital to meet operating requirements, completion of R&D and successful commercialization of products/services, patent completion, prosecution and defense against well-capitalized competitors. These are serious risks and there is no assurance that our forward-looking statements will occur or prove to be accurate. Words such as ``anticipates,'' ``expects,'' ``intends,'' ``plans,'' ``believes,'' ``seeks,'' ``estimates,'' and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Unless required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

(Financial Tables Follow)

OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP. Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
				For the Three		For the Three
				Months Ended		Months Ended
				March 31,		March 31,
				2017		2016
REVENUES		$	291,654			$	339,582
COST OF GOODS SOLD			152,613				172,178
GROSS MARGIN			139,041				167,404
OPERATING EXPENSES
	General and administrative			300,122				312,795
	Research and development			39,884				47,407
	Depreciation and amortization			6,224				7,487
		Total Operating Expenses			346,230				367,689
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS			(207,189	)			(200,285	)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
		Interest expense			(1,852	)			(690	)
		Other income			-				4,230
		Total Other Income (Expense)			(1,852	)			3,540
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES			(209,041	)			(196,745	)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE			-				-
NET LOSS		$	(209,041	)		$	(196,745	)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE		$	(0.01	)		$	(0.01	)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER
OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING			20,281,082				19,981,082

OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP. Consolidated Balance Sheet
ASSETS
				March 31,		December 31,
				2017		2016
				(unaudited)
	CURRENT ASSETS
		Cash	$	20,249		$	17,782
		Accounts receivable, net		38,138			28,159
		Accounts receivable - related parties		10,282			7,005
		Inventory, net		1,849,880			1,869,900
		Prepaid expense		-			5,324
		Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings		16,457			30,973
		Deposits		24,017			21,716
			Total Current Assets		1,959,023			1,980,859
	FIXED ASSETS, net		25,615			31,839
	OTHER ASSETS
		Other noncurrent assets		14,280			14,280
			Total Other Assets		14,280			14,280
			TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,998,918		$	2,026,978
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	CURRENT LIABILITIES
		Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	309,915		$	325,255
		Accrued management compensation		317,601			314,788
		Accounts payable - related parties		42,737			18,373
		Customer deposits		86,725			87,114
			Total Current Liabilities		756,978			745,530
			Total Liabilities		756,978			745,530
		STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
		Common stock, 125,000,000 shares authorized no par value
		20,281,082 shares issued and outstanding		8,411,411			8,411,411
		Additional paid-in capital		11,790,374			11,620,841
		Accumulated deficit		(18,959,845	)		(18,750,804	)
			Total Stockholders' Equity		1,241,940			1,281,448
			TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,998,918		$	2,026,978

CONTACT:Gary S. Maier(310) 471-1288