Electronic Tele-Communications Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $256,165 compared to $431,846 a year ago. Loss from operations was $45,667 compared to earnings from operations of $41,736 a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $51,678 compared to earnings before income taxes of $35,696 a year ago. Net loss was $51,678 or $0.02 per Class A and Class B common share compared to net earnings of $35,696 or $0.01 per Class A and Class B common share a year ago.

For the year, the company reported net sales of $1,476,748 compared to $1,715,142 a year ago. Loss from operations was $73,543 compared to earnings from operations of $82,324 a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $97,135 compared to earnings before income taxes of $147,511 a year ago. Net loss was $97,135 or $0.04 per Class A and Class B common share compared to net earnings of $147,511 or $0.06 per Class A and Class B common share a year ago. Sales lagged 2013 and resulted in a loss for the year after 3 years of positive earnings.

The company anticipates a tough 2015 year in both sales and earnings and are taking steps to reduce expenses including but not limited to employment expenses.