Spire Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. For the quarter, the company reported net sales and revenues of USD 4.086 million compared to USD 3.238 million a year ago. Loss from operations was USD 2.629 million compared to USD 2.602 million a year ago.

Loss from operations before income tax benefit was USD 2.704 million compared to USD 2.626 million a year ago. Net loss attributable to common stockholders was USD 3.122 million compared to USD 2.628 million a year ago. Basic and diluted loss per share was USD 0.34 compared to USD 0.29 a year ago.

Revenues were increased by 26% primarily due to an increase in equipment research and development and an increase in solar module equipment. Net cash used in operating activities was USD 1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of USD 0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013.