Harte-Hanks Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported operating revenues of $188.256 million compared to $189.629 million a year ago. Operating income was $14.309 million compared to operating loss of $143.403 million a year ago. Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $13.489 million compared to loss from continuing operations before income taxes of $144.656 million a year ago. Income from continuing operations was $8.309 million or $0.13 per basic and diluted common share compared to loss from continuing operations of $104.638 million or $1.74 per basic and diluted common share a year ago. Net income was $8.309 million or $0.13 per basic and diluted common share compared to net loss of $109.705 million or $1.74 per basic and diluted common share a year ago. Capital expenditures were $4.755 compared to $2.608 million a year ago. Positive free cash flow from continuing operations was $9.517 million compared to negative free cash flow from continuing operations of $100.851 million a year ago. Total positive free cash flow was $9.517 million compared to total negative free cash flow of $105.630 million a year ago. EBITDA from continuing operations was $18.951 million compared to LBITDA from continuing operations of $137.743 million a year ago.

For the six months, the company reported operating revenues of $366.588 million compared to $375.671 million a year ago. Operating income was $24.483 million compared to operating loss of $129.427 million a year ago. Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $24.113 million compared to loss from continuing operations before income taxes of $132.325 million a year ago. Income from continuing operations was $14.976 million or $0.24 per basic and diluted common share compared to loss from continuing operations of $97.203 million or $1.54 per basic and diluted common share a year ago. Net income was $14.976 million or $0.24 per basic and diluted common share compared to net loss of $102.912 million or $1.63 per basic and diluted common share a year ago. Total debt was $104.125 million. Capital expenditures were $9.386 compared to $5.662 million a year ago. Positive free cash flow from continuing operations was $17.263 million compared to negative free cash flow from continuing operations of $90.667 million a year ago. Total positive free cash flow was $17.263 million compared to total negative free cash flow of $95.753 million a year ago. EBITDA from continuing operations was $34.062 million compared to LBITDA from continuing operations of $118.562 million a year ago. Net debt balance was $40.3 million versus $60.6 million at year end, a reduction of $20.3 million.

The company reiterated its guidance for the remainder of the year. The company reported that its business continues to be volatile, especially in the traditional services. For the remainder of the year, its expect to see revenue trends consistent with those seen in the first half and with the operating income margins under short-term pressure.