Orlando, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - April 1, 2025) - The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights
Total revenues increased $162,000 to $1,157,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from $995,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and after non-controlling interests decreased $84,000 to $219,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from $303,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023
Net income per diluted share increased $0.02 to $0.04 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from $0.02 for the three months ended December 31, 2023
Fiscal Year 2024 Highlights
Total revenues increased $614,000 to $4,292,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 from $3,678,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and after non-controlling interests increased $11,000 to $609,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 from $598,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023
Net income per diluted share increased $0.03 to $0.08 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 from $0.05 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were $41,602,000 as of December 31, 2024
"The growth in our Electronic Instruments business reflects our commitment to driving innovation and delivering high-performance instruments to our customers," said Marc Gabelli, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer. "The yields on our U.S. Treasuries portfolio have remained strong despite the Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2024. Nevertheless, we continue to examine cost efficiencies including state of corporate domicile."
"We are also pleased to announce we were selected as a partner in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ("DARPA") Venture Horizons program and shall seek such merchant investment opportunities to build value for shareholders," continued Mr. Gabelli.
Consolidated Results
Fourth Quarter 2024 net income available to LGL Group common stockholders was $202,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared with $134,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher Net sales driven by higher product shipments.
The increase was partially offset by
higher Manufacturing cost of sales due to shipments of higher margin products; and
higher Engineering, selling and administrative driven by changes in headcount and higher wages and benefits.
Gross Margin
Gross margin increased to 60.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to 54.9% for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to sales of higher margin products.
Fiscal Year 2024 net income available to LGL Group common stockholders was $432,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared with $269,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, in 2023. The increase was primarily due to:
higher Net sales driven by higher product shipments; and
higher Net investment income driven by higher balances invested in United States Treasury money market funds.
The increase was partially offset by:
lower Net gains (losses) driven by lower mark-to-market movements and sales of Marketable securities;
higher Manufacturing cost of sales consistent with the overall growth in Net sales and sales of higher-cost products during Q3 2024; and
higher Engineering, selling and administrative driven by changes in headcount and higher wages and benefits.
Gross Margin
Gross margin decreased to 53.0% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 53.9% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 due to sales of lower margin products in Q3 2024.
Backlog
As of December 31, 2024, our order backlog was $336,000, an increase of $193,000 from $143,000 as of December 31, 2023 and a decrease of $169,000 from $505,000 as of September 30, 2024. The backlog of unfilled orders includes amounts based on signed contracts, which we have determined are firm orders likely to be fulfilled primarily in the next 12 months but most of the backlog will ship in the next 90 days.
Liquidity
Our working capital metrics were as follows:
As of December 31,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
Current assets
$
42,642
$
41,566
Less: Current liabilities
904
474
Working capital
$
41,738
$
41,092
As of December 31, 2024, LGL Group had investments (classified within Cash and cash equivalents and Marketable securities) with a fair value of $41.2 million, of which $24.6 million was held within the Merchant Investment business.
Warrants to Purchase Common Stock
On March 4, 2025, the warrants to purchase shares of LGL Group common stock granted on November 16, 2020 became exercisable, when the average VWAP of LGL Group common stock exceeded $6.65 for 30 consecutive trading days. The warrants are exercisable through November 16, 2025, their expiration date.
Pursuant to the warrant agreement:
Five (5) warrants to purchase one (1) share of common stock
Common stock can be purchased at a strike price of $4.75 per share
No fractional shares will be issued
We expect to release updated exercise instructions in the coming weeks. All exercise notices and payment must be received by Computershare Trust Company, N.A. no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 2025. Holders in street name should contact their broker, bank, or other intermediary for information on how to exercise warrants.
Acquisition of Morgan Group Holding Co. Update
LGL Group's acquisition of Morgan Group Holding Co. ("MGHL") is still in process and expected to close in Q2 2025.
New Merchant Investment Unit
P3 Logistic Solutions, Inc. ("P3"), a wholly owned subsidiary of LGL Group and led Mr. Gabelli, was selected as a partner in the DARPA Venture Horizons program, joining a network focused on advancing and scaling breakthrough defense-related technologies. This prestigious program establishes a national network of commercial partners to support the identification, acceleration, and transition of select technologies developed through DARPA programs. Through its participation, P3 will collaborate with DARPA to advance innovative capabilities with the potential to address critical national security challenges while fostering broader commercial impact.
About The LGL Group, Inc.
The LGL Group, Inc. ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") is a holding company engaged in services, merchant investment and manufacturing business activities. Precise Time and Frequency, LLC ("PTF") is a globally positioned producer of industrial Electronic Instruments and commercial products and services. Founded in 2002, PTF operates from our design and manufacturing facility in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Lynch Capital International LLC is focused on the development of value through investments.
LGL Group was incorporated in 1928 under the laws of the State of Indiana, and in 2007, the Company was reincorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware as The LGL Group, Inc. We maintain our executive offices at 2525 Shader Road, Orlando, Florida 32804. Our telephone number is (407) 298-2000. Our Internet address is www.lglgroup.com. LGL common stock and warrants are traded on the NYSE American under the symbols "LGL" and "LGL WS," respectively.
LGL Group's business strategy is primarily focused on growth through expanding new and existing operations across diversified industries. The Company's engineering and design origins date back to the early 1900s. In 1917, Lynch Glass Machinery Company ("Lynch Glass"), the predecessor of LGL Group, was formed and emerged in the late 1920s as a successful manufacturer of glass-forming machinery. Lynch Glass was then renamed Lynch Corporation ("Lynch") and was incorporated in 1928 under the laws of the State of Indiana. In 1946, Lynch was listed on the "New York Curb Exchange," the predecessor to the NYSE American. The Company has a had a long history of owning and operating various business in the precision engineering, manufacturing, and services sectors.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, such as those pertaining to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. All statements other than statements of current or historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "will," "may," "could," "intend," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, as they relate to LGL Group, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are largely based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that may affect the financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs of the Company. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in the filings made by LGL Group with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. When you consider these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risk factors and other cautionary statements in this press release.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. LGL Group undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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Contact:
The LGL Group, Inc. Christopher Nossokoff (407) 298-2000 info@lglgroup.com
The LGL Group, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenues:
Net sales
$
653
$
446
$
2,226
$
1,728
Net investment income
503
549
2,071
1,566
Net gains (losses)
1
-
(5
)
384
Total revenues
1,157
995
4,292
3,678
Expenses:
Manufacturing cost of sales
261
201
1,047
796
Engineering, selling and administrative
651
465
2,546
2,236
Total expenses
912
666
3,593
3,032
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense
245
329
699
646
Income tax expense
17
169
177
301
Net income from continuing operations
228
160
522
345
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
-
-
-
(28
)
Net income
228
160
522
317
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
26
26
90
48
Net income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders
$
202
$
134
$
432
$
269
Income (loss) per common share attributable to LGL Group common stockholders:
Basic (a):
Income from continuing operations
$
0.04
$
0.03
$
0.08
$
0.06
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
-
-
-
(0.01
)
Net income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders
$
0.04
$
0.03
$
0.08
$
0.05
Diluted (a):
Income from continuing operations
$
0.04
$
0.02
$
0.08
$
0.06
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
-
-
-
(0.01
)
Net income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders
$
0.04
$
0.02
$
0.08
$
0.05
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
5,352,937
5,352,937
5,352,937
5,352,937
Diluted
5,577,062
5,381,685
5,553,823
5,352,937
(a) Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated using actual, unrounded amounts. Therefore, the components of earnings per share may not sum to its corresponding total.
The LGL Group, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
December 31,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
41,585
$
40,711
Marketable securities
17
22
Accounts receivable, net
493
356
Inventories, net
267
204
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
280
273
Total current assets
42,642
41,566
Property, plant, and equipment, net
-
-
Right-of-use lease asset
308
75
Intangible assets, net
36
57
Deferred income taxes, net
159
152
Total assets
$
43,145
$
41,850
Liabilities:
Total current liabilities
904
474
Non-current liabilities
1,001
694
Total liabilities
1,905
1,168
Total LGL Group stockholders' equity
39,230
38,762
Non-controlling interests
2,010
1,920
Total stockholders' equity
41,240
40,682
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
43,145
$
41,850
The LGL Group, Inc. Segment Results (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
$ Change
% Change
Revenues:
Electronic Instruments
$
653
$
446
$
207
46.4
%
Merchant Investment
306
327
(21
)
-6.4
%
Corporate
198
222
(24
)
-10.8
%
Total revenues
1,157
995
162
16.3
%
Expenses:
Electronic Instruments
530
458
72
15.7
%
Merchant Investment
164
64
100
156.3
%
Corporate
218
144
74
51.4
%
Total expenses
912
666
246
36.9
%
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Electronic Instruments
123
(12
)
135
1,125.0
%
Merchant Investment
142
263
(121
)
-46.0
%
Corporate
(20
)
78
(98
)
-125.6
%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
245
329
(84
)
-25.5
%
Income tax expense
17
169
(152
)
-89.9
%
Net income from continuing operations
228
160
68
42.5
%
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
-
-
-
n/m
Net income
228
160
68
42.5
%
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
26
26
-
0.0
%
Net income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders
$
202
$
134
$
68
50.7
%
The LGL Group, Inc. Segment Results (Unaudited)
Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
$ Change
% Change
Revenues:
Electronic Instruments
$
2,226
$
1,728
$
498
28.8
%
Merchant Investment
1,228
869
359
41.3
%
Corporate
838
1,081
(243
)
-22.5
%
Total revenues
4,292
3,678
614
16.7
%
Expenses:
Electronic Instruments
1,983
1,576
407
25.8
%
Merchant Investment
381
216
165
76.4
%
Corporate
1,229
1,240
(11
)
-0.9
%
Total expenses
3,593
3,032
561
18.5
%
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Electronic Instruments
243
152
91
59.9
%
Merchant Investment
847
653
194
29.7
%
Corporate
(391
)
(159
)
(232
)
-145.9
%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
699
646
53
8.2
%
Income tax expense
177
301
(124
)
-41.2
%
Net income from continuing operations
522
345
177
51.3
%
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax
-
(28
)
28
100.0
%
Net income
522
317
205
64.7
%
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
90
48
42
87.5
%
Net income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders
