OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 8, 2019--AMCON Distributing Company (“AMCON”) (NYSE American: DIT), an Omaha, Nebraska based consumer products company is pleased to announce fully diluted earnings per share of $5.25 on net income available to common shareholders of $3.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019. AMCON incurred a loss of $0.41 per fully diluted share on a net loss available to common shareholders of $0.2 million for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2019.

“We are pleased with our results for fiscal 2019. Our management philosophy and tradition of sustained excellence in customer service has positioned AMCON as a leader in the Convenience Distribution Industry,” said Christopher H. Atayan, AMCON’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He further noted, “We continue to expect a heightened level of capital expenditures in the coming years to support various strategic initiatives such as enhancements to our foodservice platform, investments in information technology, expansion of our geographic reach, and the continued redevelopment of our retail health food stores. In addition, we are seeking strategic acquisition opportunities.”

The wholesale distribution segment reported revenues of $1.3 billion and operating income of $17.3 million for fiscal 2019, and revenues and operating income of $356.7 million and $6.2 million, respectively, for the fourth fiscal quarter of fiscal 2019. The retail health food segment reported revenues of $44.2 million and an operating loss of $4.7 million for fiscal 2019, and revenues of $10.2 million and an operating loss of $4.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.

“Our customer base is growing and we are expanding our territories to serve them,” said Andrew C. Plummer, AMCON’s President and Chief Operating Officer. He further noted, “We completed the redevelopment of our Bismarck, ND facility in the second half of the fiscal year and are proud to report the operational efficiencies and new capabilities these investments are providing to customers. The fall trade show season was well received by our customer base and enthusiastically supported by our vendor community. We are also delighted to announce the promotion of Douglas Sperry and Chad Pickel to Group Vice Presidents, reflecting their increased operational roles which span multiple branches.”

Mr. Plummer further added, “At September 30, 2019, our shareholders’ equity was $60.8 million, resulting in adjusted book value per share of $106.56. We turned our inventory 19 times and consolidated debt was $64.0 million. At its lowest point during fiscal 2019 our consolidated debt was $16.3 million.”

AMCON’s Healthy Edge Retail Group operates in a highly competitive and challenging environment. The organic and natural vendor community has supported our management team’s efforts to remerchandise our stores. Our strategy is to offer a broad selection of products supported with customer service as an alternative to the capital intensive big box retailers in the segment.