 CORNING, N.Y., May 13, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation OTCQX: CNIG announced consolidated net income of 2.330 million or 0.74 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. This compares to consolidated net income of 2.705 million or .86 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The Company reported net income for the six months ended March 31, 2021 of 2.513 million or .78 per share, compared to 3.159 million, or .99 per share for the six months ended March 31, 2020. CFO Chuck Lenns commented, The Company saw earnings decline, for both the three-month period and the six-month period ended March 31, 2021, principally due to transaction costs related to our pending merger, and higher interest expense and depreciation expense primarily related to our Leatherstocking acquisition. The earnings decline was offset by higher operating margins and higher investment income. 