Interest Expense
Interest expense increased by approximately $15,000, or 20%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022 due to the increase in funding from the line of credit that has occurred in 2023. Interest expense for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 is consistent with the same period in 2022. See also Note 5, Indebtedness, of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for information on the our outstanding debt.
Loss before Income Taxes
Loss before income taxes of ($1,801,000) for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 increased approximately ($845,000) when compared to the loss before income taxes of ($956,000) during the same period in 2022, driven by higher SG&A expenses and partially offset by the improvement in gross profit.
Loss before income taxes of ($3,045,000) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 increased approximately ($2,624,000) when compared to the loss before income taxes of ($421,000) during the same period in 2022, driven by lower gross profit and higher SG&A expenses.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense of approximately $1,479,000 for three-month period ended June 30, 2023 increased approximately $1,646,000 when compared to the income tax benefit of ($167,000) during the same period in 2022. Income tax expense of approximately $1,063,000 for six-month period ended June 30, 2023 increased approximately $1,143,000 when compared to the income tax benefit of ($80,000) during the same period in 2022.
The significantly higher tax expense in the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to tax benefits for the same periods in 2022 was the result of recording a valuation allowance (tax expense) of $3,182,000 against the net deferred tax assets of approximately $3,355,000 as of June 30, 2023. The allowance was based on management’s determination that the potential exists that it is more likely than not the Company will not realize the net deferred tax assets. Accordingly, no deferred tax assets are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023.
Loss from Continuing Operations
Loss from continuing operations of ($3,280,000) for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 increased approximately ($2,491,000) when compared to the net loss of ($789,000) for the same period in 2022 due to the reasons noted above. Loss from continuing operations of ($4,108,000) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 increased approximately ($3,767,000) when compared to the net loss of ($341,000) for the same period in 2022 due to the reasons noted above.
Loss from Discontinued Operation
Loss from discontinued operation of ($6,220,000) for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 ($21,000 for the same period in 2022) and ($6,940,000) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 ($144,000 for the same period in 2022) represents the loss on sale of certain assets of OKC, estimated costs associated with discontinuing and winding down the OKC operations and divesting the CPG business, impairment charges related to OKC’s real property, and operating losses for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023.