VERTEX INDUSTRIES INC <VETX> 2ND QTR JAN 31 NET
Oper shr loss three cts vs loss four cts
    Oper loss 40,870 vs loss 39,827
    Revs 584,855 vs 727,432
    Six mths
    Oper shr loss two cts vs loss two cts
    Oper loss 24,311 vs loss 26,947
    Revs 1,246,992 vs 1,497,251
    NOTE: Current periods exclude net gain of 150,865 dlrs from
termination of retirement plan for salaried employees. Also
excludes gain of 83,100 dlrs from in current qtr and gain
90,400 dlrs in six mths from benefit of tax loss carryforwards.
    Company went public in September 1986.
 Reuter
