M-tron Industries, Inc. (NYSE American: MPTI) (the “Company” or
“MPTI”), a designer and manufacturer of highly-engineered
electronic components used to control the frequency or timing of
signals in electronic circuits, announced strong financial results
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 with net income
increasing 36.6% to $1,744,000, or $0.63 per diluted share, in Q2
2024 compared to $1,277,000, or $0.47 per diluted share, in Q2
2023.
MPTI's Chief Executive Officer, Michael J. Ferrantino, said,
“Our strategy is working; our business has been trending up since
the Company’s listing in 2022, and are pleased to report results
that continue to be very positive. We expect revenues, new orders
and earnings to remain strong and trend higher. In addition, our
order backlog trend since listing is positive and anticipated to
continue to grow.”
The Company will hold an Investor call on Thursday, August 15,
2024, to discuss the Company's second quarter 2024 results and to
respond to investor questions (see details below). An archive of
the call will be available on MPTI's website at
https://ir.mtronpti.com/events-and-presentations.
Strong Results from Operations Continue Since 2022
Listing
Strategic investments in the defense sector, several new
products moving into volume production, and operating efficiencies
have resulted in the Company achieving significant improvements
since its IPO in October 2022. Importantly, the company made a
significant investment in its employees with a broad option
incentive grant earlier this year aligning the strength of its
platform with its team.
Since MPTI's October 2022 IPO, the business has grown
significantly as highlighted below:
- Revenues increased 67.2% to $11,808,000 in Q2 2024 compared to
$7,064,000 in Q2 2022
- Net income increased 258.8% to $1,744,000 in Q2 2024 compared
to $486,000 in Q2 2022
- Gross margin improved to 46.6% in Q2 2024 compared to 37.5% in
Q2 2022
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 200.0% to $2,523,000 in Q2 2024
compared to $841,000 in Q2 2022
The opportunities with new engineering and designs continues to
drive future growth, while manufacturing throughput improvement is
helping increase margin expansion. Further, we are pleased to have
initiated a stock option program earlier this year allowing the
professionals at MPTI an opportunity to share in the business’s
growth.
Mr. Ferrantino added, "As we report strong results, our team's
pursuit of excellence accelerates as reflected in the value
creation since IPO. This continued growth and success are a
testament to our dedicated professional staff and their unwavering
commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers. We
remain steadfast in our mission to innovate, adapt, and lead in our
industry, driving sustainable growth and creating long-term value
for all stakeholders."
"MPTI is a uniquely positioned American-made Defense product
platform and presents an improved outlook for the business moving
forward," continued Mr. Ferrantino.
Second Quarter 2024
Net income was $1,744,000, or $0.63 per diluted share, for the
three months ended June 30, 2024 compared with $1,277,000, or $0.47
per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The
increase was primarily due to continued strong defense program
product and solution shipments partially offset by higher
Manufacturing cost of sales consistent with the growth in revenues
as well as higher Engineering, selling and administrative expenses
from increased investment in research and development, higher sales
commissions related to an increase in revenues, and an increase in
administrative and corporate expenses consistent with the overall
growth in the business.
Gross margin was 46.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2024
compared with 41.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The
increase was primarily due to higher revenues, improved production
efficiencies due to previous investments, and an improved product
mix to higher margin products.
Adjusted EBITDA was $2,523,000, or $0.91 per diluted share, for
the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared with $1,931,000, or
$0.71 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
The increase was primarily due to increased gross margins;
continued containment of operating expenses other than strategic
investments in research and development, resulting in higher income
before taxes; higher depreciation; and higher stock-based
compensation partially offset by higher interest income.
Results in Second Quarter 2024 and Since Second Quarter
2022
- Revenues increased 16.4% to $11,808,000 in Q2 2024 compared to
$10,140,000 in Q2 2023, driven by strong defense program shipments,
and increased 67.2% from $7,064,000 in Q2 2022 as the mix shifts
developed
- Net income increased 36.6% to $1,744,000, or $0.63 per diluted
share, in Q2 2024 compared to $1,277,000, or $0.47 per diluted
share, in Q2 2023 and increased 258.8% from $486,000 in Q2
2022
- Gross margin improved to 46.6% in Q2 2024, an increase of 12.0%
from Q2 2023, and an increase of 24.3% from Q2 2022, reflecting
improved production efficiencies and product mix
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 30.7% to $2,523,000 in Q2 2024
compared to $1,931,000 in Q2 2023 and increased 200.0% from
$841,000 in Q2 2022
Improved 2024 Outlook
With the continued momentum in defense-related sales, and the
acceleration in production and shipments during the first half of
2024, MPTI management has raised the outlook for fiscal year 2024,
increasing revenues to a range of $46.0 million to $48.0 million
from a previous range of $43.0 million to $45.0 million. MPTI has
good visibility for the remaining two quarters of 2024 and expects
EBITDA to continue to be in the 19% to 21% range.
The foregoing statements represent the Company's current
estimates of MPTI's 2024 consolidated revenues as of the date of
this release. Actual results may differ materially depending on a
number of factors. Investors are urged to read the Cautionary Note
Concerning Forward Looking Statements included in this release.
Management does not assume any obligation to these estimates.
Fiscal Year to Date 2024
Net income was $3,230,000, or $1.16 per diluted share, for the
six months ended June 30, 2024 compared with $1,830,000, or $0.68
per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The
increase was primarily due to higher sales related to strong
defense program product shipments partially offset by higher
Manufacturing cost of sales consistent with the growth in revenues
as well as higher Engineering, selling and administrative expenses
related to increased investment in research and development, higher
sales commissions related to an increase in revenues, and an
increase in administrative and corporate expenses consistent with
the overall growth in the business.
Gross margin was 44.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2024
compared with 38.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The
increase was primarily due to higher revenues, improved production
efficiencies due to previous investments, and an improved product
mix to higher margin products.
Adjusted EBITDA was $4,785,000, or $1.72 per diluted share, for
the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared with $2,959,000, or
$1.09 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
The increase was primarily due to increased gross margins; a
continued containment of operating expenses other than strategic
investments in research and development, resulting higher income
before income taxes; higher depreciation; and higher stock-based
compensation partially offset by higher interest income.
Backlog
Backlog was $45,322,000 as of June 30, 2024 compared to
$47,831,000 as of December 31, 2023 and $51,591,000 as of June 30,
2023. The decrease in Backlog from December 31, 2023 reflects the
increase in revenues along with the variability of our order intake
due to the size and timing of large program-related orders.
Strategic Direction Continues
"We delivered a solid performance in the quarter, with
significant improvements in our financial results," said Bel Lazar,
Chairman. "Our teams continue to execute well, driving both
top-line growth and margin expansion across our businesses. Our
commitment to achieving our Investor Day targets remains strong,
with clear progress in our new products, pricing and efficiency
initiatives. With this momentum we are confident in our continued
success and growth."
Mr. Lazar continued regarding the Company’s strategy, “Our
organic strategy continues to be providing complex, integrated
assemblies. This will begin to surface in revenue growth. The
dollar value of some of these projects can be substantial.
“As for our external strategy, we have increased our acquisition
bandwidth to include companies that are inside and outside of our
current space. We will look outside of our sub sector for
undervalued companies much like ours where we can rapidly drive top
and bottom-line growth. Our motivation continues to be increasing
shareholder value as quickly as we can," added Mr. Lazar.
We see the ongoing development along several new and exciting
growth verticals for the period ahead such as:
Space and Satellite: MPTI has over
125 design wins across satellite platforms and manned spacecraft.
With expertise supporting LEO, MEO and GEO applications, the
Company has a well-established team and a proven track record to
meet demanding space requirements. With the evolving need for
high-power space-level transmitters, high-power handling
space-level RF components and sub-assemblies are instrumental for
mission success. The performance of these devices used in orbiting
satellites are significantly different compared to how they perform
at sea level due to phenomena like multipaction. Some space-level
applications require both continuous operation performance in outer
space as well as performance during the assent to space while
undergoing a pressure change.
Radar: Our latest line of timing
solutions designed to meet the stringent requirements of modern
radar applications is expect to further growth. For example, our
e-Vibe™ series of Electronically Compensated OCXOs are designed to
maintain exceptional phase-noise under dynamic conditions, meeting
the rigorous demands of radar systems on the move or experiencing
shock or vibration. Our radar integrated timing solutions: custom
timing solutions integrating precision timing sources with
additional components with maximum reliability and performance. Our
systems offer excellent Phase-noise: output frequencies with
extremely low phase-noise, guaranteeing reliable operation over
extended periods, temperatures, and environments. Also, our systems
offer Ruggedized Design and Flexible Configurations for durability
and longevity, with both standard and custom output
frequencies.
Electronic Warfare: As demand
increased for frequencies above 2 GHz, we developed the ability to
design and manufacture planar filters utilizing interdigital,
combline, hairpin, edge coupled and end coupled topologies. MPTI
introduced our new Planar Filter Product Line to complement our
over 59 years MPTI of designing and manufacturing various topology
filters for our Industrial, Commercial, Space, Aerospace and
Defense customers. With Extremely Small Size and Low Height and
Stable Over a Wide Temperature Range, MPTI’s planar filters support
the demands of rugged, high-performance applications needs growing
with the development of Electronic Warfare.
Investor Call
Management, including MPTI's CEO, Michael Ferrantino, will host
a conference call with the investment community on Thursday, August
15, 2024, to discuss the Company's second quarter 2024 results and
to respond to investor questions.
The call will begin at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
on Thursday August 15, 2024, and can be accessed using the dial-in
details below:
Toll-Free Dial-in Number:
(800) 715-9871
Toll Dial-in Number:
+1 (646) 307-1963
Conference ID:
8891215
An archive of the call will be available after the call on
Events and Presentations page on the Investor Relations section of
MPTI’s website at https://ir.mtronpti.com/events-and-presentations,
along with MPTI’s earnings release.
M-tron Industries,
Inc.
Quarterly Summary
(Unaudited)
2022
2023
2024
(in thousands)
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q2
Revenues
$
7,691
$
7,064
$
8,417
$
8,673
$
9,367
$
10,140
$
10,888
$
10,773
$
11,185
$
11,808
Y/Y
21.8
%
43.5
%
29.4
%
24.2
%
19.4
%
16.4
%
Y/2Y (a)
45.4
%
67.2
%
Gross margin
37.3
%
37.5
%
32.4
%
35.7
%
34.1
%
41.6
%
42.8
%
43.6
%
42.7
%
46.6
%
Y/Y
-8.6
%
10.9
%
32.1
%
22.1
%
25.2
%
12.0
%
Y/2Y (a)
14.5
%
24.3
%
Net income (b)
$
619
$
486
$
503
$
190
$
553
$
1,277
$
1,586
$
73
$
1,486
$
1,744
Y/Y
-10.7
%
162.8
%
215.3
%
-61.6
%
168.7
%
36.6
%
Y/2Y (a)
140.1
%
258.8
%
Adjusted EBITDA (c)
$
1,177
$
841
$
876
$
1,114
$
1,028
$
1,931
$
2,336
$
2,397
$
2,262
$
2,523
Y/Y
-12.7
%
129.6
%
166.7
%
115.2
%
120.0
%
30.7
%
Y/2Y (a)
92.2
%
200.0
%
(a)
Year over 2 years
(b)
Q1 2022 - Q3 2022 do not include any public company costs as these
periods were pre-IPO.
(c)
A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial
measures to the most comparable GAAP measure is provided at the end
of this press release.
M-tron Industries, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June
30,
Six Months Ended June
30,
(in thousands, except share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenues
$
11,808
$
10,140
$
22,993
$
19,507
Costs and expenses:
Manufacturing cost of sales
6,307
5,921
12,713
12,092
Engineering, selling and
administrative
3,394
2,654
6,384
5,089
Total costs and expenses
9,701
8,575
19,097
17,181
Operating income
2,107
1,565
3,896
2,326
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net
44
(5
)
76
(7
)
Other (expense) income, net
(5
)
22
37
(18
)
Total other income (expense),
net
39
17
113
(25
)
Income before income taxes
2,146
1,582
4,009
2,301
Income tax expense
402
305
779
471
Net income
$
1,744
$
1,277
$
3,230
$
1,830
Income per common share:
Basic
$
0.64
$
0.47
$
1.19
$
0.68
Diluted
$
0.63
$
0.47
$
1.16
$
0.68
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic
2,728,599
2,697,696
2,723,293
2,688,065
Diluted
2,779,802
2,711,266
2,783,739
2,709,578
M-tron Industries,
Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
6,501
$
3,913
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of
$147, and $141, respectively
5,180
4,802
Inventories, net
9,341
8,884
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
640
588
Total current assets
21,662
18,187
Property, plant and equipment, net
4,687
4,131
Right-of-use lease asset
43
97
Intangible assets, net
40
45
Deferred income tax asset
1,943
1,835
Other assets
7
10
Total assets
$
28,382
$
24,305
Liabilities:
Total current liabilities
4,713
4,384
Non-current liabilities
9
26
Total liabilities
4,722
4,410
Total stockholders' equity
23,660
19,895
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity
$
28,382
$
24,305
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Throughout this press release, including the results from
operations, the Company presents its financial condition and
results of operations in the way it believes will be most
meaningful and representative of its business results. Some of the
measurements the Company uses are "Non-GAAP financial measures"
under SEC rules and regulations. The non-GAAP financial measures
the Company presents are listed below and may not be comparable to
similarly-named measures reported by other companies. the
reconciliations of such measures to the most comparable GAAP
measures in accordance with Regulation G are included within the
relevant tables attached to this press release. The presentation of
this additional information is not meant to be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for net earnings or diluted earnings
per share prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The Company uses the following operating performance measure
because the Company believes it provides both management and
investors with a more complete understanding of the underlying
operational results and trends and our marketplace performance
Adjusted EBITDA is derived by excluding the items set
forth below from Income before income taxes. Excluded items include
the following:
- Interest income
- Interest expense
- Depreciation
- Amortization
- Non-cash stock-based compensation
- Other discrete items that might have a significant impact on
comparable GAAP measures and could distort the evaluation of our
normal operating performance
Reconciliation of GAAP Income Before Income Taxes to Non-GAAP
Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended June
30,
Six Months Ended June
30,
(in thousands, except share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Income before income taxes
$
2,146
$
1,582
$
4,009
$
2,301
Adjustments:
Interest expense (income)
(44
)
5
(76
)
7
Depreciation
220
190
439
385
Amortization
—
14
5
27
Total adjustments
176
209
368
419
EBITDA
2,322
1,791
4,377
2,720
Non-cash stock compensation
201
140
408
211
Excess Spin-off costs
—
—
—
28
Adjusted EBITDA
$
2,523
$
1,931
$
4,785
$
2,959
Adjusted EBITDA per common
share:
Basic
$
0.92
$
0.72
$
1.76
$
1.10
Diluted
$
0.91
$
0.71
$
1.72
$
1.09
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic
2,728,599
2,697,696
2,723,293
2,688,065
Diluted
2,779,802
2,711,266
2,783,739
2,709,578
The following table is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to
Income before income taxes:
2022
2023
2024
(in thousands)
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q2
Revenues
$
7,691
$
7,064
$
8,417
$
8,673
$
9,367
$
10,140
$
10,888
$
10,773
$
11,185
$
11,808
Income before income taxes
$
794
$
592
$
614
$
595
$
719
$
1,582
$
2,046
$
53
$
1,863
$
2,146
Adjustments:
Interest expense (income)
3
2
1
5
2
5
(1
)
(13
)
(32
)
(44
)
Depreciation
148
165
173
185
195
190
192
220
219
220
Amortization
13
14
13
14
13
14
13
13
5
—
Total adjustments
164
181
187
204
210
209
204
220
192
176
EBITDA
958
773
801
799
929
1,791
2,250
273
2,055
2,322
Non-cash stock compensation
219
68
75
96
71
140
86
2,124
207
201
Excess Spin-off costs
—
—
—
219
28
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted EBITDA
$
1,177
$
841
$
876
$
1,114
$
1,028
$
1,931
$
2,336
$
2,397
$
2,262
$
2,523
Adjusted EBITDA margin
15.3
%
11.9
%
10.4
%
12.8
%
11.0
%
19.0
%
21.5
%
22.3
%
20.2
%
21.4
%
About MPTI
M-tron Industries, Inc. trades publicly on the NYSE American
under the symbol MPTI. Originally founded in 1965, MPTI designs,
manufactures and markets highly engineered, high reliability
frequency and spectrum control products and solutions. As an
engineering-centric company, MPTI provides close support to its
customers throughout our products’ entire life cycle, including
product design, prototyping, production and subsequent product
upgrades. MPTI has design and manufacturing facilities in Orlando,
Florida and Yankton, South Dakota, a sales office in Hong Kong, and
a manufacturing facility in Noida, India.
Cautionary Note Concerning Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes 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 uncertain financial impact
of COVID-19 and 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 MPTI, 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 MPTI with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
those risks set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March
30, 2023. 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. MPTI 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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