Presstek Reports Improved 2010 Second Quarter Operating Profits

During the second quarter of 2010, the Company incurred a net loss from continuing operations of $1.8 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $39.9 million, or $1.09 per share, in the second quarter of 2009. The 2009 second quarter results included the one-time charges for the write-off of goodwill and deferred tax assets of $19.1 million and $16.8 million, respectively. Excluding those special charges the 2010 net loss from continuing operations represents an improvement of $2.1 million versus the 2009 second quarter.