Talon International, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014. For the quarter, the company reported total sales of $16.0 million, reflecting a 4.1% decrease as compared to $16.64 million for the same period in 2013. Sales for the second quarter of 2014 included Talon Zipper sales of $8.6 million, down 9.3% from the second quarter of 2013, while Talon Trim sales were $7.3 million, up 2.7% from the prior year period. In addition, sales of the company's advanced fabric technology TekFit(R) increased 207% over the same period last year, albeit off a small base. Operating income was $1.5 million, 9.3% of sales, as compared to $1.6 million, 9.6% of sales, for the same period in 2013. Net income applicable for common stockholders was $814,000 or $0.01 per basic and diluted share as compared to net income of $363,000 or $0.01 per basic and diluted share for the same quarter in 2013. Income before provision for income taxes was $1.37 million compared to $1.6 million reported a year ago.

Sales for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $27.3 million, an increase of 1.9% from $26.78 million for the same period in 2013. Operating income was $1.6 million as compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2013. Net income applicable for common stockholders was $832,000 or $0.01 per basic and diluted share as compared to a loss of $255,000 or $0.01 per basic and diluted share in the same period in 2013. Income before provision for income taxes was $1.4 million compared to $1.8 million reported a year ago.