Allied Motion Reports 13% Revenue Growth and Record Orders and Backlog in First Quarter 2022

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Allied Motion Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: AMOT) reported first-quarter 2022 revenue of $114.8 million, a 13% increase, with organic growth of 5.3%. A record book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x was achieved amid strong demand, resulting in a backlog of $289.3 million, up 16% sequentially. Gross margin remained stable at 29.2%, despite inflation and supply chain issues. Net income decreased to $2.5 million ($0.16/share) from a prior-year period of $11.9 million ($0.83/share), influenced by a previous tax benefit. Management remains optimistic about future performance.

Positive

• Revenue increased 13% to $114.8 million.
• Record orders of $155.3 million leading to a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x.
• Backlog grew 16% sequentially to $289.3 million due to strong demand.
• Industrial market sales rose 46%, boosted by new solutions and acquisitions.

Negative

• Net income decreased significantly to $2.5 million from $11.9 million year-over-year.
• Gross margin declined by 40 basis points due to supply chain disruptions and inflation.
• Operating costs increased by 230 basis points, impacting operating income.

• Revenue grew 13% to $114.8 million, with organic growth of 5.3%
• Gross margin was 29.2%, up 50 basis points over the sequential 2021 fourth quarter, despite ongoing supply chain disruptions as well as material and labor inflation
• Record orders of $155.3 million drove a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x
• Record backlog of $289.3 million, up 16% sequentially on strong demand

AMHERST, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allied Motion Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: AMOT) (“Allied Motion” or “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of precision and specialty controlled motion products and solutions for the global market, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Results include the acquisitions of ORMEC Systems Corp. on November 2, 2021, ALIO Industries on November 4, 2021, and Spectrum Controls, Inc. on December 30, 2021.

“Our first quarter sales performance was solid as we continue to successfully execute to meet robust customer demand despite ongoing supply chain disruptions. Industrial market sales increased 46% from new solution offerings, both organically developed and acquired, and our recent acquisitions also contributed to growth in our Aerospace & Defense market,” commented Dick Warzala, Chairman and CEO.

“Our long-term success will continue to be driven by our discipline and focus on the execution of our strategy. Through acquisitions and organic investments, we have strengthened our competitive position in several target markets, and we are working hard to leverage these investments as quickly as possible. Each of our recent acquisitions is accretive to our gross margin profile, has expanded our technology base and capabilities, and further enhanced our system selling opportunities to create additional value for our customers. Similar to our base business, our acquisitions are not immune from the daily supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures that impact the efficiency of all businesses. As we work through these challenges, we remain highly confident in our ability to enhance both our top and bottom-line performance in the future. The profile of Allied Motion is rapidly evolving in a very positive manner, and we remain committed to executing our strategy and fully realizing our potential to emerge as an even larger and stronger enterprise in the future.”

First Quarter 2022 Results (Narrative compares with prior-year period unless otherwise noted)

Revenue increased 13% to a record $114.8 million and reflected higher demand across most markets and incremental revenue from acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter. Excluding the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on revenue of $3.2 million, revenue was up 16%. Sales to U.S. customers were 56% of total sales compared with 51% in the same period last year, with the balance of sales to customers primarily in Europe, Canada and Asia-Pacific. See the attached table for a description of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation of revenue excluding foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Industrial markets were up 46% in the quarter, benefitting from new solutions offerings and continued economic recovery in a number of verticals, including material and vehicle handling, pumps, oil & gas, industrial automation and electronics solutions for motor control and instrumentation, as well as contributions from our recent acquisitions. The recent acquisitions also contributed to the Aerospace & Defense growth of 27%. Partially offsetting were lower sales in the Vehicle markets of 5% largely due to broad supply chain challenges within commercial automotive, and Medical markets which declined 8% due to the lapping of a strong prior-year period that was still benefiting from pandemic related sales.

Gross margin was 29.2%, down 40 basis points as higher volume and improved mix were more than offset by continued global supply chain disruptions and rising material and labor costs, as well as non-cash acquisition costs. Despite these challenges, gross margins improved 50 basis points from the sequential 2021 fourth quarter.

Operating costs and expenses as a percent of revenue were 25.4%, up 230 basis points, of which 140 basis points was attributable to higher engineering and development costs, largely attributable to the three acquisitions completed during the fourth quarter of 2021. Also contributing to the operating expense increase was higher business development costs of $0.8 million, or 70 basis points as a percent of revenue, in support of M&A activity, as well as activities in optimizing our global manufacturing footprint. As a result, operating income was $4.3 million, or 3.7% of sales, compared with $6.6 million, or 6.5%, in the first quarter of 2021.

Net income was $2.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to $11.9 million, or $0.83 per share, in the prior year period, which had benefitted from a net discrete tax benefit of $7.4 million relating to new legislation enacted in New Zealand. Adjusted net income, which excludes business development costs and other non-recurring items, was $3.8 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared with adjusted net income of $4.6 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the comparable period of 2021. The effective tax rate was 21.3% in the first quarter of 2022 due to discrete tax benefits in the period. The Company expects its income tax rate for full year 2022 to be approximately 24% to 26%. See the attached tables for a description of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation table for Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation expense, business development costs, and foreign currency gains/losses (“Adjusted EBITDA”) was $12.9 million, up $0.9 million, or 8%. As a percent of sales, Adjusted EBITDA was 11.2%, down 60 basis points. The Company believes that, when used in conjunction with measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, helps in the understanding of its operating performance. See the attached table for a description of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation table for Adjusted EBITDA.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Review

Cash and cash equivalents were $16.9 million compared with $22.5 million at year-end 2021. The Company used $13.4 million in net cash from operating activities, which reflects higher levels of inventory to combat supply chain challenges. Capital expenditures were $2.5 million and largely focused on new customer projects. The Company expects 2022 capital expenditures to be approximately $15 million to $20 million.

Total debt of $178.6 million was up $19.7 million from year-end 2021. Approximately half of the debt increase was attributable to a new finance lease for a manufacturing facility expansion in Germantown, WI to support continued growth. Debt, net of cash, was $161.7 million, or 45.5% of net debt to capitalization. The Company’s leverage ratio, as defined in its credit agreement, was 3.49x at quarter-end.

Orders and Backlog Summary ($ in thousands)

		Q1 2022			Q4 2021			Q3 2021			Q2 2021			Q1 2021
Orders		$	155,295		$	114,891		$	119,940		$	118,974		$	114,644
Backlog		$	289,295		$	249,927		$	185,561		$	170,364		$	152,262

Orders of $155.3 million were up 35% sequentially and year-over-year, and represent a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable $3.9 million impact on first quarter orders compared with the prior-year period.

Backlog increased 16% over the sequential fourth quarter and 90% over the prior-year period to a record $289.3 million. The time to convert the majority of backlog to sales is approximately three to nine months.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 10:00 am ET. During the conference call, management will review the financial and operating results and discuss Allied Motion’s corporate strategy and outlook. A question and answer session will follow.

To listen to the live call, dial (201) 689-8263. In addition, the webcast and slide presentation may be found at: www.alliedmotion.com/investor-relations.

A telephonic replay will be available from 1:00 pm ET on the day of the call through Thursday, May 12, 2022. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter replay pin number 13728803 or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website. A transcript will also be posted to the website once available.

About Allied Motion Technologies Inc.

Allied Motion (Nasdaq: AMOT) designs, manufactures and sells precision controlled motion products and solutions used in a broad range of applications within the Vehicle, Medical, Aerospace & Defense, Electronic, and Industrial Markets. Headquartered in Amherst, NY, the Company has global operations and sells into markets across the United States, Canada, South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Allied Motion is focused on controlled motion applications and is known worldwide for its expertise in electro-magnetic, mechanical, and electronic controlled motion technologies. Its products include nano precision positioning systems, servo control systems, motion controllers, digital servo amplifiers and drives, brushless servo, torque, and coreless motors, brush motors, integrated motor-drives, gear motors, gearing, incremental and absolute optical encoders, active (electronic) and passive (magnetic) filters for power quality and harmonic issues, Industrial safety rated I/O Modules, Universal Industrial Communications Gateways and other controlled motion-related products.

The Company’s growth strategy is focused on being the controlled motion solutions leader in its selected target markets by leveraging its “technology/know how” to develop integrated precision solutions that utilize multiple Allied Motion technologies to “change the game” and create higher value solutions for its customers. The Company routinely posts news and other important information on its website at www.alliedmotion.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

The statements in this news release and in the Company’s May 5, 2022 conference call that relate to future plans, events or performance are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements the Company makes regarding expected operating results, anticipated levels of capital expenditures, the Company’s belief that it has sufficient liquidity to fund its business operations, and expectations with respect to the conversion of backlog to sales. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the Company’s business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, general economic and business conditions, conditions affecting the industries served by the Company and its subsidiaries, conditions affecting the Company's customers and suppliers, competitor responses to the Company's products and services, the overall market acceptance of such products and services, the pace of bookings relative to shipments, the ability to expand into new markets and geographic regions, the success in acquiring new business, the impact of changes in income tax rates or policies, the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including impacts of the pandemic and of businesses’ and governments’ responses to the pandemic on our operations and personnel, and on commercial activity and demand across our and our customers’ businesses, and on global supply chains; our inability to predict the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic and related impacts will continue to adversely impact our business operations, financial performance, results of operations, financial position, the prices of our securities and the achievement of our strategic objectives, the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, the ability to successfully integrate an acquired business into our business model without substantial costs, delays, or problems, and other factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for us to predict the occurrence of those matters or the manner in which they may affect us. The Company has no obligation or intent to release publicly any revisions to any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

ALLIED MOTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

		For the three months ended
		March 31,
		2022			2021
Revenue		$	114,785		$	101,677
Cost of goods sold			81,325			71,609
Gross profit			33,460			30,068
Operating costs and expenses:
Selling			5,031			4,218
General and administrative			11,496			10,748
Engineering and development			9,385			6,959
Business development			848			19
Amortization of intangible assets			2,434			1,512
Total operating costs and expenses			29,194			23,456
Operating income			4,266			6,612
Other expense, net:
Interest expense			1,038			861
Other expense (income), net			45			(119)
Total other expense, net			1,083			742
Income before income taxes			3,183			5,870
Income tax (provision) benefit			(679)			6,057
Net income		$	2,504		$	11,927
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings per share		$	0.17		$	0.83
Basic weighted average common shares			15,096			14,306
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings per share		$	0.16		$	0.83
Diluted weighted average common shares			15,599			14,438

ALLIED MOTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

		March 31,			December 31,
		2022			2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	16,919		$	22,463
Trade receivables, net of provision for credit losses of $581 and $506 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively			68,600			51,239
Inventories			97,165			89,733
Prepaid expenses and other assets			11,243			12,522
Total current assets			193,927			175,957
Property, plant and equipment, net			65,513			56,983
Deferred income taxes			5,336			5,321
Intangible assets, net			101,344			103,786
Goodwill			106,568			106,633
Operating lease assets			13,607			16,983
Other long-term assets			8,167			5,122
Total Assets		$	494,462		$	470,785
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	38,792		$	36,714
Accrued liabilities			39,975			41,656
Total current liabilities			78,767			78,370
Long-term debt			178,619			158,960
Deferred income taxes			5,781			5,040
Pension and post-retirement obligations			3,886			3,932
Operating lease liabilities			10,060			12,792
Other long-term liabilities			23,678			23,929
Total liabilities			300,791			283,023
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock, no par value, authorized 50,000 shares; 15,534 and 15,361 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively			70,522			68,097
Preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, authorized 5,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding			—			—
Retained earnings			129,873			127,757
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(6,724)			(8,092)
Total stockholders’ equity			193,671			187,762
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$	494,462		$	470,785

ALLIED MOTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

		For the three months ended
		March 31,
		2022			2021
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income		$	2,504		$	11,927
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization			5,657			4,431
Deferred income taxes			826			(7,029)
Stock-based compensation expense			1,349			797
Debt issue cost amortization recorded in interest expense			35			35
Other			530			890
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:
Trade receivables			(17,648)			(9,912)
Inventories			(8,713)			56
Prepaid expenses and other assets			1,407			1,862
Accounts payable			2,113			4,994
Accrued liabilities			(1,456)			(2,484)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities			(13,396)			5,567
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment			(2,478)			(3,076)
Acquisitions			185			—
Net cash used in investing activities			(2,293)			(3,076)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Principal payments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations			(3,316)			—
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt			13,674			—
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock			(137)			(256)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			10,221			(256)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash			(76)			(641)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			(5,544)			1,594
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			22,463			23,131
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	16,919		$	24,725

ALLIED MOTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

In addition to reporting revenue and net income, which are U.S. generally accepted accounting principle (“GAAP”) measures, the Company presents Revenue excluding foreign currency exchange rate impacts, and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, business development costs, and foreign currency gains/losses), which are non-GAAP measures.

The Company believes that Revenue excluding foreign currency exchange rate impacts is a useful measure in analyzing organic sales results. The Company excludes the effect of currency translation from revenue for this measure because currency translation is not under management’s control, is subject to volatility and can obscure underlying business trends. The portion of revenue attributable to currency translation is calculated as the difference between the current period revenue and the current period revenue after applying foreign exchange rates from the prior period.

The Company believes EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are often a useful measure of a Company’s operating performance and are a significant basis used by the Company’s management to evaluate and compare the core operating performance of its business from period to period by removing the impact of the capital structure (interest), tangible and intangible asset base (depreciation and amortization), taxes, stock-based compensation expense, business development costs, foreign currency gains/losses on short-term assets and liabilities, and other items that are not indicative of the Company’s core operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, net cash provided by operating activities or any other measure for determining operating performance or liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP.

The Company’s calculation of Revenue excluding foreign currency exchange impacts for the three months ended March 31, 2022 is as follows:

		Three Months Ended
		March 31, 2022
Revenue as reported		$	114,785
Currency impact			3,229
Revenue excluding foreign currency exchange impacts		$	118,014

The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
			2022				2021
Net income		$	2,504		$		11,927
Interest expense			1,038				861
Provision (benefit) for income tax			679				(6,057	)
Depreciation and amortization*			6,435				4,431
EBITDA			10,656				11,162
Stock compensation expense			1,349				797
Foreign currency loss (gain)			50				(12	)
Business development costs			848				19
Adjusted EBITDA		$	12,903			$	11,966

*2022 includes $778 of acquisition inventory step-up amortization

ALLIED MOTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share to
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

The Company’s calculation of Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2022			Per diluted share			2021				Per diluted share
Net income as reported		$	2,504		$	0.16		$	11,927			$	0.83
Non-GAAP adjustments, net of tax
Discrete income tax benefit			-			-			(7,373	)			(0.51	)
Acquisition inventory step-up amortization - net			596			0.04			-				-
Foreign currency gain/ loss - net			38			-			(9	)			-
Business development costs - net			650			0.04			15				-
Adjusted net income and diluted EPS		$	3,788		$	0.24		$	4,559			$	0.32
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding						15,599							14,438

Adjusted net income and diluted EPS are defined as net income as reported, adjusted for unusual non-recurring items. Adjusted net income and diluted EPS are not a measure determined in accordance with GAAP in the United States, and may not be comparable to the measure as used by other companies. Nevertheless, the Company believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as adjusted net income and diluted EPS are important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current quarter’s and current year’s net income and diluted EPS to the historical periods’ net income and diluted EPS.

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Investor Contact:

Deborah K. Pawlowski

Kei Advisors LLC

Phone: 716-843-3908

Email: dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com

Source: Allied Motion Technologies Inc.

FAQ

What was Allied Motion's revenue for Q1 2022?

Allied Motion reported revenue of $114.8 million for Q1 2022, a 13% increase.

What is the book-to-bill ratio for Allied Motion in Q1 2022?

The book-to-bill ratio for Allied Motion in Q1 2022 was 1.4x.

What is the backlog amount for Allied Motion as of Q1 2022?

Allied Motion's backlog increased to $289.3 million for Q1 2022.

How did Allied Motion's net income change in Q1 2022?

Net income for Q1 2022 was $2.5 million, down from $11.9 million in the prior year.

What growth did Allied Motion see in the industrial markets?

Industrial market sales grew 46% in Q1 2022.