MILASTAR CORP <MILA> 3RD QTR JAN 31 LOSS Shr loss two cts vs loss four cts Net loss 44,000 vs loss 85,000 Sales 370,000 vs 299,000 Nine mths Shr loss seven cts vs loss three cts Net loss 134,000 vs loss 56,000 Sales 1,211,000 vs 1,069,000 NOTE: Prior nine mths net includes 10,000 dlr loss on sale of marketable securities. Prior quarter net includes 1,000 dlr tax credit. Current year net includes provisions for loss on investment in preferred stock of 4,000 dlrs in quarter and 15,000 dlrs in nine mths.