In its 2nd quarter ended Dec. 3, 2005, Icon Health & Fitness posted a net loss of $5,885,000, as compared to a loss of $18,051,000 in the year-ago period. Sales dropped by 6.4 percent to $265.4 million. For the 1st half of its financial year, Icon reported a net loss of $30.7 million, compared with a net loss of $38.8 million. The company says its sales decreased by 2.0 percent to $409.6 million in the 6-month period due to lower customer demand for certain products and available product mix. Operating income before depreciation, amortization (EBITDA) and non-recurring items improved to $12.5 million in the 1st half, as compared to a loss of $1.5 million.

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