Backlog increased to $50 million, Customer confidence remains high
WESTMINSTER, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 16, 2024 / TechPrecision Corporation (NASDAQ:TPCS) ("TechPrecision" or "the Company"), an industry-leading manufacturer of precision, large-scale fabricated and machined metal components and tested systems with customers in the defense and precision industrial sectors, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
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"Customer confidence remains high as our backlog was $50.0 million at March 31, 2024," Mr. Shen continued. "We expect to deliver our backlog over the course of the next one to three fiscal years with gross margin expansion."
"Fourth quarter consolidated net sales were $8.6 million or 15% higher when compared to $7.5 million in the fiscal 2023 fourth quarter," stated Alexander Shen, TechPrecision's Chief Executive Officer. "The fourth quarter net sales were bolstered by better throughput with Stadco customer projects, as Stadco posted net sales of $4.6 million, or a 70% increase over the same period a year ago. Gross margin also expanded at Stadco in the fourth quarter. For the full fiscal year 2024, consolidated net sales and gross profit were $31.6 million and $4.1 million, respectively."
"In the Fourth Quarter, due to our inability to close the Votaw Precision Manufacturing transaction, we recognized substantial one-time cash expenses totaling approximately $1.9 million. We also recognized in the quarter one-time non-cash expenses of $1.1 arising from the termination payment we made to Votaw. These sums fell directly to our bottom line for the fourth quarter and year end."
The following summary compares the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2024 to the same prior year period:
Consolidated Financial Results - Fiscal 2024 Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
·
Net sales were $8.6 million, a or 15% higher compared to the same period in fiscal 2023, primarily on better throughput and increased revenue at Stadco.
·
Cost of sales were $7.4 million, or 11% higher, due primarily to higher volume at Stadco
·
Gross profit was $1.2 million, or 45% higher, primarily a result of improved throughput at Stadco.
·
SG&A totaled $3.7 million, due primarily to a $1.1 million breakup fee accrued in connection with the terminated Votaw acquisition and other related outside advisory costs.
·
Operating loss was $2.5 million compared to operating loss of $0.7 million in the same period a year ago.
·
Interest expense increased by $41,000 due to increased borrowing and higher interest rates under the revolver loan. Amortization of debt issue costs increased by $33,000.
Net sales were $31.6 million, or 1% higher when compared to the same period in fiscal 2023, on a different proportionate product mix. Stadco revenue increased $2.3 million or 19% versus the same period a year ago.
·
Cost of sales were $27.5 million, or 4% higher, primarily due to underapplied overhead at Ranor.
·
Gross profit was $4.1 million, or 16% lower, primarily due to lower revenue and volume at Ranor.
·
SG&A increased by $2.7 million or 46% compared to the same period last year, primarily for due diligence costs of $1.9 million and a breakup fee of $1.1 million in connection with the terminated Votaw acquisition. Compensation and other office costs decreased by $0.3 million.
·
Operating loss was $4.6 million compared to operating loss of $1.1 million in the same period a year ago.
·
Interest expense increased by $119,000 due to increased borrowing and higher interest rates under the revolver loan. Amortization of debt issue costs increased by $47,000.
Financial Position
On March 31, 2024, the Company had $0.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, a $0.4 million decrease since March 31, 2023. Working capital was negative $2.9 million at March 31, 2024 as the Company reclassified $7.6 million, or all of its long-term debt, to current liabilities because of a debt covenant violation. Working capital was positive $5.6 million and total debt was $6.1 million at March 31, 2023.
About TechPrecision Corporation
TechPrecision Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Ranor, Inc. and Stadco, manufactures large-scale, metal fabricated and machined precision components and equipment. These products are used in a variety of markets including: defense, aerospace, nuclear, medical, and precision industrial. TechPrecision's goal is to be an end-to-end service provider to its customers by furnishing customized solutions for completed products requiring custom fabrication and machining, assembly, inspection and testing. To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.techprecision.com. Information on the Company's website or any other website does not constitute a part of this press release.
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Common stock - par value $.0001 per share, shares authorized: March 31, 2024 - 50,000,000; Shares issued and outstanding: March 31, 2024 - 8,777,432; March 31, 2023 - 8,613,408
878
861
Additional paid in capital
15,200,624
14,949,729
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
(7,398,611
)
(356,439
)
Total stockholders' equity
7,802,891
14,594,151
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
34,746,695
$
36,207,741
TECHPRECISION CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Twelve Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net sales
$
8,600,070
$
7,505,265
$
31,591,059
$
31,431,614
Cost of sales
7,371,662
6,657,381
27,472,883
26,527,953
Gross profit
1,228,408
847,883
4,118,176
4,903,661
Selling, general and administrative
3,687,393
1,581,986
8,750,376
6,008,881
Loss from operations
(2,458,985
)
(734,103
)
(4,632,200
)
(1,105,220
)
Other income
2,486
253
43,363
40,842
Interest expense
(168,966
)
(94,631
)
(521,108
)
(355,608
)
Refundable employee retention tax credits
--
12,518
--
636,564
Total other (expense) income
(166,480
)
(81,859
)
(477,745
)
321,798
Loss before income taxes
(2,625,465
)
(815,962
)
(5,109,945
)
(783,422
)
Income tax expense
2,495,585
186,798
1,932,227
195,584
Net loss
$
(5,121,050
)
$
(1,002,761
)
$
(7,042,172
)
$
(979,006
)
Net loss per share basic
$
(0.59
)
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.81
)
$
(0.11
)
Net loss per share diluted
$
(0.59
)
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.81
)
$
(0.11
)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
8,720,603
8,611,742
8,717,160
8,595,992
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
8,720,603
8,611,742
8,717,160
8,595,992
TECHPRECISION CORPORATION NET SALES, COST OF SALES, GROSS PROFIT BY SEGMENT
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2023
Changes
(dollars in thousands)
Amount
Percent of
Net sales
Amount
Percent of
Net sales
Amount
Percent
Net sales
Ranor
$
4,529
56
%
$
4,786
64
%
$
(257
)
(5
)%
Stadco
4,625
44
%
2,719
36
%
1,906
70
%
Intersegment elimination
(554
)
--
%
--
--
%
(554
)
nm
%
Consolidated Net sales
$
8,600
100
%
$
7,505
100
%
$
1,095
15
%
Cost of sales
Ranor
$
3,555
41
%
$
3,356
45
%
$
199
6
%
Stadco
3,817
45
%
3,301
44
%
516
16
%
Consolidated Cost of sales
$
7,372
86
%
$
6,657
89
%
$
715
11
%
Gross profit (loss)
Ranor
$
845
10
%
$
1,430
19
%
$
(585
)
(18)
%
Stadco
383
4
%
(582
)
(8
)%
965
166
%
Consolidated Gross profit
$
1,228
14
%
$
848
11
%
$
380
45
%
Twelve Months Ended
March 31, 2024
Twelve Months Ended
March 31, 2023
Changes
(dollars in thousands)
Amount
Percent of
Net sales
Amount
Percent of
Net sales
Amount
Percent
Net sales
Ranor
$
17,821
56
%
$
19,182
61
%
$
(1,361
)
(7)
%
Stadco
14,567
46
%
12,250
39
%
2,317
19
%
Intersegment elimination
(797
)
(2
)%
--
--
%
(797
)
nm
%
Consolidated Net sales
$
31,591
100
%
$
31,432
100
%
$
159
1
%
Cost of sales
Ranor
$
13,048
41
%
$
12,205
39
%
$
843
7
%
Stadco
14,425
46
%
14,323
45
%
102
1
%
Consolidated Cost of sales
$
27,473
87
%
$
26,528
84
%
$
945
4
%
Gross profit (loss)
Ranor
$
4,548
14
%
$
6,977
22
%
$
(2,429
)
(35)
%
Stadco
(430
)
(1
)%
(2,073
)
(6
)%
1,643
79
%
Consolidated Gross profit
$
4,118
13
%
$
4,904
16
%
$
(786
)
(16)
%
nm - not meaningful
TECHPRECISION CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended March 31,
2024
2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
$
(7,042,172
)
$
(979,006
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
2,429,377
2,217,472
Amortization of debt issue costs
106,840
59,916
Gain on disposal of equipment
(39,129
)
(468
)
Stock based compensation and restricted stock awards
284,925
253,079
Change in contract loss provision
190,370
(237,318
)
Deferred income taxes
1,931,186
195,584
Stock based acquisition termination fee
1,116,800
--
Stock based expense for contingent consideration
--
56,310
Change in fair value for contingent consideration
--
(63,436
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(34,783
)
672,768
Contract assets
421,085
(597,580
)
Work-in-process and raw materials
(837,115
)
(177,914
)
Other current assets
(214,705
)
1,072,476
Accounts payable
(815,964
)
(1,202,601
)
Accrued expenses
388,116
(1,094,137
)
Contract liabilities
1,454,342
568,273
Other noncurrent liabilities
1,965,691
2,394,420
Net cash provided by operating activities
1,304,864
3,137,838
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment
(3,230,237
)
(2,325,301
)
Proceeds from fixed assets insurance settlement
61,944
--
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
--
7,000
Net cash used in investing activities
(3,168,293
)
(2,318,301
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from revolver loan
7,160,000
10,885,150
Repayment of revolver loan
(5,025,000
)
(11,522,152
)
Debt issuance costs
(50,363
)
(57,723
)
Principal payments for leases
(17,185
)
(36,572
)
Repayment of long-term debt
(600,095
)
(605,905
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
1,467,357
(1,337,202
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(396,072
)
(517,665
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
534,474
1,052,139
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
138,402
$
534,474
TECHPRECISION CORPORATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Loss
The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure reported in our consolidated financial statements for the following periods:
