CPI Aerostructures Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month 2024 Results

Third Quarter 2024 vs. Third Quarter 2023

  • Revenue of $19.4 million compared to $20.4 million;
  • Gross profit of $4.2 million compared to $3.7 million;
  • Gross margin of 21.7% compared to 18.2%;
  • Net income of $0.7 million compared to $0.3 million;
  • Earnings per diluted share of $0.06 compared to $0.02;
  • Adjusted EBITDA (1) of $1.7 million compared to $1.4 million;
  • Cash flow provided by operating activities of $0.7 million compared to $0.0 million.

Nine Months 2024 vs. Nine Months 2023

  • Revenue of $59.3 million compared to $63.0 million;
  • Gross profit of $12.9 million compared to $13.0 million;
  • Gross margin of 21.7% compared to 20.6%;
  • Net income of $2.3 million compared to $2.4 million;
  • Earnings per diluted share of $0.18 compared to $0.19;
  • Adjusted EBITDA (1) of $5.5 million compared to $5.8 million;
  • Cash flow used in operations of $(0.8) million compared to $0.8 million generated by operations;
  • Debt as of September 30, 2024 of $18.2 million compared to $20.9 million at September, 2023.

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) today announced financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024.

“Our third quarter 2024 performance was stronger than third quarter 2023 on all fronts, while revenues were marginally lower. As a result of improved product mix and efficiencies, gross profit margin increased by 350 basis points and net income increased by 149%. In addition, our third quarter-adjusted EBITDA of $1.7 million is 15.6% higher than third quarter 2023. Our nine-month results remain strong on lower revenues.

“We continue to pay down our debt and reduced it by $2.7 million over the last twelve months. Our Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA Ratio was 2.5, which marks our seventh consecutive quarter-end below 3.0, while we generated $0.7 million of cash from operations during the third quarter 2024,” said Dorith Hakim, President and CEO.

Added Ms. Hakim, “We are also pleased to receive an award from L3Harris for the Next Generation Jammer Low Band Pod, our first from this Tier 1 defense contractor, adding to our backlog of $506 million as of September 30, 2024. This award continues our success of winning new development programs and demonstrates the confidence top tier companies have in CPI Aero.”

About CPI Aero

CPI Aero is a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems in both the commercial aerospace and national security markets. Within the global aerostructure supply chain, CPI Aero is either a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers. CPI also is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily the Air Force. In conjunction with its assembly operations, CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, and MRO services.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains 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. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated in this press release are forward-looking statements. The word “expect,” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. The Company does not guarantee that it will actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary materially from these forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by its forward-looking statements, including those important factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company may elect to do so at some point in the future, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements and it disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CPI Aero® is a registered trademark of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. For more information, visit www.cpiaero.com, and follow us on Twitter @CPIAERO.

Contacts:  
Investor Relations Counsel CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
LHA Investor Relations Philip Passarello
Jody Burfening Chief Financial Officer
(212) 838-3777 (631) 586-5200
[email protected] [email protected]
  www.cpiaero.com
 
CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
  September 30,
2024

(Unaudited)
  December 31,
2023
 
ASSETS                
Current Assets:                
Cash $ 1,708,987     $ 5,094,794    
Accounts receivable, net   6,574,853       4,352,196    
Contract assets, net   33,618,971       35,312,068    
Inventory   1,052,286       1,436,647    
Refundable income taxes   40,000       40,000    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   377,858       678,026    
Total Current Assets   43,372,955       46,913,731    
                 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   3,334,992       4,740,193    
Property and equipment, net   819,078       794,056    
Deferred tax asset   19,425,407       19,938,124    
Goodwill   1,784,254       1,784,254    
Other assets   151,077       189,774    
Total Assets $ 68,887,763     $ 74,360,132    
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current Liabilities:                
Accounts payable $ 14,994,451     $ 10,487,012    
Accrued expenses   5,742,854       10,275,695    
Contract liabilities   1,390,127       5,937,629    
Loss reserve   24,888       337,351    
Current portion of line of credit   2,730,000       2,400,000    
Current portion of long-term debt   31,330       44,498    
Operating lease liabilities, current   2,118,329       1,999,058    
Income taxes payable   28,748       30,107    
Total Current Liabilities   27,060,727       31,511,350    
               
Line of credit, net of current portion   15,390,000       17,640,000    
Long-term operating lease liabilities   1,494,942       3,100,571    
Long-term debt, net of current portion   2,734       26,483    
Total Liabilities   43,948,403       52,278,404    
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (see note 11)                
                 
Shareholders’ Equity:                
Common stock – $.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares, 12,933,408 and
    12,771,434 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding
  12,933       12,771    
Additional paid-in capital   74,402,288       73,872,679    
Accumulated deficit   (49,475,861 )     (51,803,722 )  
Total Shareholders’ Equity   24,939,360       22,081,728    
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 68,887,763     $ 74,360,132    
 
CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
  For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2024   2023   2024   2023
 
Revenue $ 19,419,879     $ 20,399,369     $ 59,311,356     $ 62,963,592    
Cost of sales   15,200,210       16,693,279       46,422,514       49,990,986    
Gross profit   4,219,669       3,706,090       12,888,842       12,972,606    
                                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   2,742,036       2,535,065       8,231,875       8,210,603    
Income from operations   1,477,633       1,171,025       4,656,967       4,762,003    
                                 
Interest expense   (573,366 )     (663,857 )     (1,793,472 )     (1,816,408 )  
Income before provision for income taxes   904,267       507,168       2,863,495       2,945,595    
                                 
Provision for income taxes   154,590       205,804       535,634       503,850    
Net income $ 749,677     $ 301,364     $ 2,327,861     $ 2,441,745    
                                 
Income per common share, basic $ 0.06     $ 0.02     $ 0.19     $ 0.19    
Income per common share, diluted $ 0.06     $ 0.02     $ 0.18     $ 0.19    
                                 
                                 
Shares used in computing income per common share:                                
Basic   12,647,023       12,759,971       12,559,876       12,613,899    
Diluted   12,717,128       12,793,133       12,650,340       12,647,061    
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA (1) $ 1,653,193     $ 1,429,625     $ 5,491,998     $ 5,772,832    
 

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

Note: (1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as GAAP income from operations plus depreciation, amortization and stock-compensation expense.

Adjusted EBITDA as calculated by us may be calculated differently than Adjusted EBITDA for other companies. We have provided Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is a commonly used measure of financial performance in comparable companies and is provided to help investors evaluate companies on a consistent basis, as well as to enhance understanding of our operating results. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as either an alternative to income from operations or net income or as an indicator of our operating performance or an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. The adjustments to calculate this non-GAAP financial measure and the basis for such adjustments are outlined below. Please refer to the following table below that reconciles GAAP income from operations to Adjusted EBITDA.

The adjustments to calculate this non-GAAP financial measure, and the basis for such adjustments, are outlined below:

Depreciation. The Company incurs depreciation expense (recorded in cost of sales and in selling, general and administrative expenses) related to capital assets purchased, leased or constructed to support the ongoing operations of the business. The assets are recorded at cost or fair value and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of individual assets. Stock-based compensation expense. The Company incurs non-cash expense related to stock-based compensation included in its GAAP presentation of cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. Management believes that exclusion of these expenses allows comparison of operating results to those of other companies that disclose non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information provided in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be computed in the same manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company expects to continue to incur expenses similar to the Adjusted EBITDA financial adjustments described above, and investors should not infer from the Company’s presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure that these costs are unusual, infrequent, or non-recurring.

Reconciliation of income from operations to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:

  Three months ended
September 30,
  Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2024   2023   2024   2023
 
Income from operations $ 1,477,633     $ 1,171,025     $ 4,656,967     $ 4,762,003    
Depreciation   102,847       117,885       305,260       350,974    
Stock-based compensation   72,713       140,715       529,771       659,855    
 Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,653,193     $ 1,429,625     $ 5,491,998     $ 5,772,832    


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