Universal Mfg. Co. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended April 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported sales of $12,203,466 against $7,139,006 a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $326,377 against $2,149,205 a year ago. Net loss was $215,408 against $1,270,761 a year ago. Diluted loss per share was $0.24 against $1.52 a year ago. Net sales for the quarter were up substantially over previous year driven by increased sales at Metal Works and Ultra Armoring this year. For the nine months, the company reported sales of $33,005,058 against $62,148,386 a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $1,235,465 against income before income taxes of $1,830,199 a year ago. Net loss was $815,406 against net income of $1,355,984 a year ago. Diluted loss per share was $0.92 against diluted earnings per share of $1.62 a year ago.