RICHARDSON, TX--(Marketwire - February 11, 2013) - Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: OPXS), a leading manufacturer of optical sighting systems and assemblies primarily for Department of Defense applications, reported operating results for its fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2012.

Revenues for the quarter were $3.9 million as compared to revenues during the same period one year ago of $4.3 million, representing a decrease of 9.3%. The reduction in revenues was primarily attributable to completion of the M137 Howitzer program in March 2012. The revenue decrease in the current quarter was offset by an increase in gross margin percentages over the prior year quarter due to a shift to more profitable programs, thus the gross margin during the three months ending December 30, 2012 and January 1, 2012 was $0.07 million for both periods. During the three months ended December 30, 2012, we recorded a net income applicable to common shareholders of $.04 million as compared to a net loss applicable to common shareholders of ($0.16) million during the three months ended January 1, 2012. The increase in net income of $0.2 million is primarily attributable to decreased deferred income taxes of $0.04 million, decreased preferred stock dividends of $0.11 million, decreased interest expense of $0.01 million and increased operating profit of $0.04 associated with lower general and administrative spending.

Danny Schoening, CEO of the Company, commented, "In our first fiscal quarter we've seen steady demand from both domestic and international customers as we continue to monitor the automatic spending cuts (sequestration) planned for March 1, 2013 by the United States Government. It is unknown as to when or if these requirements will change given the proposed reductions in military spending. To offset this potential reduction in spending, we are continuing our effort to invest in product development as we look for new applications in corollary products for new markets."

ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS

Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2008 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com.

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                        Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.                        
                        Consolidated Balance Sheets                         
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                        (Thousands)         
                                                                            
                                                December 30,                
                                                    2012      September 30, 
                                                (Unaudited)        2012     
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                    ASSETS                                                  
                                                                            
Current Assets                                                              
Cash                                           $       1,413  $       1,653 
Accounts Receivable                                    1,939          1,843 
Net Inventory                                          7,773          7,094 
Prepaid Expenses                                          76             28 
                                               -------------  ------------- 
Total Current Assets                           $      11,201  $      10,618 
                                                                            
Property and Equipment                                                      
Property Plant and Equipment                   $       1,613  $       1,584 
Accumulated Depreciation                              (1,410)        (1,392)
                                               -------------  ------------- 
Total Property and Equipment                   $         203  $         192 
                                                                            
Other Assets                                                                
Deferred Tax Asset - Long Term                 $       1,134  $       1,157 
Prepaid Royalties - Long Term                            203            210 
Security Deposits                                         21             21 
                                               -------------  ------------- 
Total Other Assets                             $       1,358  $       1,388 
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  Total Assets                                 $      12,762  $      12,198 
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     LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                   
                                                                            
Current Liabilities                                                         
Accounts Payable                               $       1,027  $       1,109 
Accrued Expenses                                         935            754 
Accrued Warranties                                        25             25 
Customer Advance Deposits - Short Term                 1,092            776 
                                               -------------  ------------- 
Total Current Liabilities                      $       3,079  $       2,664 
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Other Liabilities                                                           
Customer Advance Deposits - Long Term                  2,025          1,944 
                                               -------------  ------------- 
                                                                            
Total Other Liabilities                        $       2,025  $       1,944 
                                               -------------  ------------- 
                                                                            
Total Liabilities                              $       5,104  $       4,608 
                                                                            
Stockholders' Equity                                                        
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. - (par $0.001,                                 
 2,000,000,000 authorized, 152,346,607 and                                  
 152,346,607 shares issued and outstanding,                                 
 respectively)                                 $         152  $         152 
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Preferred Stock                                
 ($0.001 par 5,000 authorized, 1,023 and 1,027                              
 series A preferred issued and outstanding,                                 
 respectively)                                             -              - 
Additional Paid-in-capital                            17,826         17,799 
Retained Earnings (Deficit)                          (10,320)       (10,361)
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Total Stockholders' Equity                     $       7,658  $       7,590 
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity     $      12,762  $      12,198 
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 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements  

                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                        Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.                        
             Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)              
                                                                            
                                                        (Thousands)         
                                                     Three months ended     
                                                                            
                                                 December 30,   January 1,  
                                                     2012          2012     
                                                ------------- ------------- 
                                                                            
Revenues                                        $       3,850 $       4,270 
                                                                            
Total Cost of Sales                                     3,152         3,568 
                                                ------------- ------------- 
Gross Margin                                    $         698 $         702 
                                                                            
General and Administrative                                635           676 
                                                ------------- ------------- 
Operating Income (Loss)                         $          63 $          26 
                                                                            
Other Expenses                                                              
Interest Expense - Net                                      -            10 
                                                ------------- ------------- 
Total Other                                     $           - $          10 
                                                                            
Income Before Taxes                             $          63 $          16 
                                                                            
Deferred Income Taxes (Benefit)                            22            65 
                                                ------------- ------------- 
Net Income (Loss) After Taxes                   $          41 $         (49)
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Less preferred stock dividend (accrued) waived  $           - $        (107)
                                                                            
Net income (loss) applicable to common                                      
 shareholders                                   $          41 $        (156)
                                                                            
                                                ------------- ------------- 
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share       $        0.00 $       (0.00)
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Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding        152,346,607   139,444,940 
                                                                            
                                                                            
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements  

                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                        Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.                        
             Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)              
                                                                            
                                                        (Thousands)         
                                                                            
                                                    Three months ended      
                                                                            
                                                December 30,    January 1,  
                                                    2012           2012     
                                               -------------  ------------- 
                                                                            
Cash flows from operating activities:                                       
Net income (loss)                              $          41  $         (49)
                                                                            
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash                               
 used in operating activities:                                              
  Depreciation and amortization                           18            113 
  Noncash interest expense (income)                        -              5 
  Stock option compensation expense                       27             28 
  (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable             (96)           382 
  (Increase) decrease in inventory (net of                                  
   progress billed)                                     (679)          (134)
  (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses                (48)           (29)
  (Increase) decrease in deferred tax asset                                 
   (net of valuation allowance)                           23             65 
  Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and                               
   accrued expenses                                      101           (277)
  Increase (decrease) in customer advance                                   
   deposits                                              397              - 
  Increase (decrease) in accrued estimated                                  
   loss on contracts                                      (2)             - 
                                               -------------  ------------- 
Total adjustments                              $        (259) $         153 
                                               -------------  ------------- 
Net cash (used)/provided by operating                                       
 activities                                    $        (218) $         104 
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Cash flows from investing activities:                                       
(Increase) decrease in prepaid royalties -                                  
 long term                                                 7              - 
Purchased of property and equipment                      (29)             - 
                                               -------------  ------------- 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing                                    
 activities                                    $         (22) $           - 
                                               -------------  ------------- 
                                                                            
Cash flows from financing activities:                                       
  Proceeds (to) from credit facility (net)                 -           (319)
                                                                            
                                               -------------  ------------- 
Net cash (used In) provided by financing                                    
 activities                                    $           -  $        (319)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash                                    
 equivalents                                   $        (240) $        (215)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of                                   
 period                                                1,653          1,514 
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period     $       1,413  $       1,299 
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Supplemental cash flow information:                                         
Cash paid for interest                         $           -              5 
                                                                            
                                                                            
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements