Cemtrex Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX) reported its Q3 2024 financial results. Revenue remained flat at $14.7 million, with the Industrial Services segment growing 49% to $8.5 million, offset by a 31% decrease in the Security segment to $6.2 million. The company reported an operating loss of $3.2 million, compared to an operating income of $0.1 million in Q3 2023. Cemtrex closed a $10 million public offering to support operations and partially repay debt. Cash and equivalents stood at $7.6 million as of June 30, 2024. Despite challenges, management remains focused on achieving full-year operating profit through revenue growth and cost control measures.

Positive

• Industrial Services segment revenue increased 49% to $8.5 million
• Nine-month revenue increased 14% to $48.7 million
• Closed $10 million upsized underwritten public offering
• Cash and equivalents increased to $7.6 million from $6.3 million in September 2023
• Inventories decreased to $7.5 million from $8.7 million in September 2023

Negative

• Security segment revenue decreased 31% to $6.2 million
• Operating loss of $3.2 million compared to operating income of $0.1 million in Q3 2023
• Net loss increased to $9.1 million from $1.2 million in Q3 2023
• Gross profit margin decreased to 40% from 44% in Q3 2023
• Total operating expenses increased to $9.1 million from $6.4 million in Q3 2023

Insights

Financial Analyst

Cemtrex's Q3 2024 results present a mixed picture. While overall revenue remained flat at $14.7 million, the company's segments showed divergent performance. The Industrial Services segment's 49% growth to $8.5 million is impressive, driven by increased demand and the Heisey Mechanical acquisition. However, this was offset by a 31% decline in the Security segment to $6.2 million due to project delays.

The operating loss of $3.2 million is concerning, compared to a $0.1 million operating income last year. This was primarily due to decreased gross profit in the Security segment and increased G&A expenses. The 40% gross margin, down from 44%, indicates pressure on profitability.

The $10 million public offering strengthened the balance sheet, with cash increasing to $7.6 million. This provides a cushion for operations and potential acquisitions. However, the net loss of $9.1 million is significant and needs to be addressed for long-term sustainability.

Market Research Analyst

Cemtrex's Q3 results reflect broader industry trends. The Industrial Services segment's strong growth aligns with increased demand for industrial automation and maintenance services. However, the Security segment's decline highlights challenges in the security solutions market, possibly due to economic uncertainties affecting corporate spending.

The company's focus on new technologies like the Anavio cloud security platform and improvements to the Valerus software show adaptation to market demands. This could potentially drive future growth in the Security segment, especially as cybersecurity concerns continue to rise.

The 50% revenue increase in Industrial Services for the nine-month period suggests a sustained trend rather than a one-off spike. If the projected 30% annual revenue growth materializes, it could significantly boost Cemtrex's overall performance. However, the company must navigate the challenges in its Security segment to achieve balanced growth across its portfolio.

Q3’24 Industrial Services Segment Revenue Increased 49% to $8.5M; Management to Host Conference Call Today at 5:00 p.m. ET

Hauppauge, NY, Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  - Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX, CETXP), an advanced security technology and industrial services company, has reported its unaudited financial and operational results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Key Third Quarter FY 2024 and Subsequent Highlights

• Revenue for Q3’24 was flat at $14.7 million, compared to revenue of $14.7 million for Q3’23.
  • Security segment revenues decreased 31% to $6.2 million in Q3’24 due primarily to the delay of multiple projects for the segment’s products and services.
  • Industrial Services segment revenues for Q3’24 increased 49% to $8.5 million, on increased demand and additional revenue from the Heisey Mechanical acquisition completed in Q4’23.
• Revenue for the nine months ended June 30, 2024 increased 14% to $48.7 million, compared to revenue in the prior year period of $42.8 million.
  • Security segment revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2024, decreased 10% to $23.4 million compared to $25.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2023.
  • Industrial Services segment revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2024, increased 50% to $25.3 million compared to $16.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2023.
• Closed $10 million upsized underwritten public offering to conduct operations, increase marketing efforts, invest in existing business initiatives and products, and for the partial repayment of indebtedness.
• Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2024 was $7.6 million, compared to $6.3 million as of September 30, 2023.

Management Commentary

Cemtrex Chairman and CEO, Saagar Govil, commented on the results: “In the third quarter we continued to see momentum in our segments, sustaining revenue year over year at $14.7 million. Significant demand for AIS products and services drove a 49% increase in revenue to $8.5 million, offset by decreases in Vicon revenue due to the delay of multiple projects and a weaker industrywide demand for security solutions.

“Operating loss for the third quarter was $3.2 million, compared to operating income of $0.1 million a year ago, mainly due to decreased gross profit in our Security segment and increased G&A expenses. The operating loss for the nine-month period was $5.0 million compared to $1.5 million a year ago, despite the higher sales. However, these results include approximately $2 million in one-time expenses related to the May 2024 equity financing, employee related one-time charges and legal expenses. Our goal of achieving a full year operating profit remains and we are working hard to drive revenue and maintain tight cost controls.

“In our Security segment, despite project delays, the team at Vicon continues to push the deployment of new technologies and products with investments into sales and marketing resources that we believe will drive sales over the next several quarters. We also were able to reduce our inventory by over $1 million this fiscal year as we strive to make our operations more efficient. We expect with the launch of the innovative new cloud security platform Anavio, along with new technologies and continued improvements to our core software platform Valerus, there is significant further opportunity to grow revenue and gross margin over the next several quarters.

“Our Industrial services segment delivered another strong quarter on orders from leading companies, building a pipeline of growth that we believe will produce a record year of revenue. We continue to believe with additional orders ahead, AIS has the potential to reach more than 30% annual revenue growth in FY’24, with further room for growth in FY 25.

“During the quarter we took the opportunity to improve our balance sheet with a $10 million upsized underwritten public offering, of which a portion of the proceeds were used to pay off some of our indebtedness. Looking ahead, we are now well positioned for additional growth and to reach our goal to achieve positive operating income in the future. The strengthened balance sheet also provides the ability to explore acquisition opportunities that can enhance our market reach and service capabilities, as we continue to seek long-term value for our shareholders,” concluded Govil.

Third Quarter FY 2024 Financial Results

Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 was $14.7 million and $14.7 million, respectively. The Security segment revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024, decreased by 31% to $6.2 million. The Security segment decrease was due to the delay of multiple projects for the Security segment’s products and services and overall worsening economic conditions in the industry. The Industrial Services segment revenues for the third quarter increased by 49% to $8.5 million, mainly due to increased demand for the segment’s services as well as additional business from the Heisey acquisition completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023.

Gross Profit for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $5.9 million, or 40% of revenues, as compared to gross profit of $6.5 million, or 44% of revenues, for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Total operating expenses for three months ended June 30, 2024, were $9.1 million, compared to $6.4 million in the prior year’s quarter.

Operating loss for the third quarter of 2024 was $3.2 million as compared to an operating income of $0.1 million for the third quarter of 2023. The operating loss was primarily due to a decrease in gross profit in the Security segment and overall increased general and administration expenses.

Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was $9.1 million, as compared to a net loss of $1.2 million in the prior year’s quarter.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $7.6 million at June 30, 2024, as compared to $6.3 million at September 30, 2023.

Inventories decreased to $7.5 million at June 30, 2024, from $8.7 million at September 30, 2023.

Third Quarter FY 2024 Results Conference Call

Cemtrex Chief Executive Officer Saagar Govil and Chief Financial Officer Paul Wyckoff will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period.

To access the call, please use the following information:

Date:	Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Time:	5:00 p.m. Eastern time, 2:00 p.m. Pacific time
Toll-free dial-in number:	1-800-717-1738
International dial-in number:	1-646-307-1865
Conference ID:	1123331

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact MZ Group at 1-949-491-8235.

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay at https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1684288&tp_key=6a1e8a9870 and via the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.cemtrex.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available after 8:00 p.m. Eastern time through August 28, 2024.

Toll-free replay number:	1-844-512-2921
International replay number:	1-412-317-6671
Replay ID:	1123331

About Cemtrex

Cemtrex Inc. (CETX) is a company that owns two operating subsidiaries: Vicon Industries Inc and Advanced Industrial Services Inc.

Vicon Industries, a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., is a global leader in advanced security and surveillance technology to safeguard businesses, schools, municipalities, hospitals and cities. Since 1967, Vicon delivers mission-critical security surveillance systems, specializing in engineering complete security solutions that simplify deployment, operation and ongoing maintenance. Vicon provides security solutions for some of the largest municipalities and businesses in the U.S. and around the world, offering a wide range of cutting-edge and compliant security technologies, from AI-driven video analytics to fully integrated access control solutions. For more information visit www.vicon-security.com

AIS – Advanced Industrial Services, a subsidiary of Cemtrex, Inc., is a premier provider of industrial contracting services including millwrighting, rigging, piping, electrical, welding. AIS Installs high precision equipment in a wide variety of industrial markets including automotive, printing & graphics, industrial automation, packaging, and chemicals. AIS owns and operates a modern fleet of custom designed specialty equipment to assure safe and quick installation of your production equipment. Our talented staff participates in recurring instructional training, provided to ensure that the most current industry methods are being utilized to provide an efficient and safe working environment. For more information visit www.ais-york.com

For more information visit www.cemtrex.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the closing of the offering, gross proceeds from the offering, our new product offerings, expected use of proceeds, or any proposed fundraising activities. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by such forward looking statements. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. These risks and uncertainties are discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” contained in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release and we undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.

Cemtrex, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

		(Unaudited)
		June 30,				September 30,
			2024				2023
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	6,468,197			$	5,329,910
Restricted cash			1,152,028				1,019,652
Trade receivables, net			7,800,883				9,209,695
Trade receivables, net - related party			755,198				1,143,342
Inventory, net			7,531,955				8,739,219
Contract assets, net			1,115,060				1,739,201
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,582,026				2,112,022
Total current assets			26,405,347				29,293,041
Property and equipment, net			8,583,113				9,218,701
Right-of-use operating lease assets			1,936,441				2,287,623
Royalties receivable, net - related party			453,330				674,893
Note receivable, net - related party			-				761,585
Goodwill			4,238,822				4,381,891
Other			2,210,090				1,836,009
Total Assets		$	43,827,143			$	48,453,743
Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	3,612,634			$	6,196,406
Accounts payable - related party			3,797				68,509
Sales tax payable			37,865				35,829
Revolving line of credit			2,730,325				-
Current maturities of long-term liabilities			661,271				14,507,711
Operating lease liabilities - short-term			780,423				741,487
Deposits from customers			246,765				57,434
Accrued expenses			2,347,458				2,784,390
Contract liabilities			1,901,606				980,319
Deferred revenue			1,284,688				1,583,406
Accrued income taxes			398,054				388,627
Total current liabilities			14,004,886				27,344,118
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt			16,893,184				9,929,348
Long-term operating lease liabilities			1,216,184				1,607,202
Other long-term liabilities			299,988				501,354
Deferred Revenue - long-term			631,581				727,928
Warrant liabilities			10,428,397				-
Total long-term liabilities			29,469,334				12,765,832
Total liabilities			43,474,220				40,109,950
Commitments and contingencies			-				-
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock , $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
Series 1, 3,000,000 shares authorized, 2,456,827 shares issued and 2,392,727 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and 2,293,016 shares issued and 2,228,916 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2023 (liquidation value of $10 per share)			2,457				2,293
Series C, 100,000 shares authorized, 50,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023			50				50
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized,16,352,270 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and 1,045,783 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023			16,353				1,046
Additional paid-in capital			73,002,738				68,881,705
Accumulated deficit			(75,787,626	)			(64,125,895
Treasury stock, 64,100 shares of Series 1 Preferred Stock at June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023			(148,291	)			(148,291
Accumulated other comprehensive income			2,962,275				3,076,706
Total Cemtrex stockholders’ equity			47,956				7,687,614
Non-controlling interest			304,967				656,179
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	43,827,143			$	48,453,743

Cemtrex, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

		For the three months ended									For the nine months ended
		June 30, 2024					June 30, 2023				June 30, 2024					June 30, 2023
Revenues		$	14,686,398				$	14,730,140			$	48,724,159				$	42,773,779
Cost of revenues			8,809,251					8,249,497				28,825,197					23,914,249
Gross profit			5,877,147					6,480,643				19,898,962					18,859,530
Operating expenses
General and administrative			8,192,180					5,376,960				22,184,303					16,456,602
Research and development			864,483					1,049,909				2,664,688					3,895,717
Total operating expenses			9,056,663					6,426,869				24,848,991					20,352,319
Operating (loss)/income			(3,179,516		)			53,774				(4,950,029		)			(1,492,789	)
Other (expense)/income
Other(expense)/income, net			(933,539	)				34,652				(710,363	)				394,073
Interest expense			(521,316		)			(1,254,185	)			(1,697,803		)			(3,717,557	)
Loss on excess fair value of warrants			(7,255,528		)			-				(7,255,528		)			-
Changes in fair value of warrant liability			2,807,890					-				2,807,890					-
Total other expense, net			(5,902,493		)			(1,219,533	)			(6,855,804		)			(3,323,484	)
Net loss before income taxes			(9,082,009		)			(1,165,759	)			(11,805,833		)			(4,816,273	)
Income tax expense			(67,294		)			(19,641	)			(238,049		)			(19,641	)
Loss from Continuing operations			(9,149,303		)			(1,185,400	)			(12,043,882		)			(4,835,914	)
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of tax			9,984					13,281				30,939					(3,212,108	)
Net loss			(9,139,319		)			(1,172,119	)			(12,012,943		)			(8,048,022	)
Less loss in noncontrolling interest			(158,293		)			(25,595	)			(351,212		)			(29,493	)
Net loss attributable to Cemtrex, Inc. stockholders		$	(8,981,026		)		$	(1,146,524	)		$	(11,661,731		)		$	(8,018,529	)
(Loss)/income per share - Basic & Diluted
Continuing Operations		$	(0.29		)		$	(1.36	)		$	(1.06		)		$	(5.90	)
Discontinued Operations		$	0.00				$	0.01			$	0.00				$	(3.89	)
Weighted Average Number of Shares-Basic & Diluted			31,346,628					897,897				11,044,569					824,689

Cemtrex, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

		For the nine months ended
		June 30,
Cash Flows from Operating Activities		2024					2023
Net loss		$	(12,012,943		)		$	(8,048,022	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization			998,641					698,269
(Gain)/loss on disposal of property and equipment			(13,595		)			69,611
Noncash lease expense			645,695					614,254
Bad debt expense			1,429,791					(155	)
Share-based compensation			22,675					93,313
Interest expense paid in equity shares			-					276,151
Accounts payable paid in equity shares			129,000					141,872
Accrued interest on notes payable			937,899					1,858,631
Non-cash royalty income			(39,846		)			-
Amortization of original issue discounts on notes payable			-					1,200,200
Amortization of loan origination costs			54,400					-
Loss on excess fair value of warrants			7,255,528					-
Changes in fair value of warrant liability			(2,807,890		)			-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities net of effects from acquisition of subsidiaries:
Trade receivables			1,420,733					(2,108,384	)
Trade receivables - related party			(136,277		)			(578,388	)
Inventory			1,350,333					(231,923	)
Contract assets			624,141					215,304
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			548,129					(883,018	)
Other assets			(274,081		)			(246,658	)
Accounts payable			(1,588,439		)			674,168
Accounts payable - related party			(5,009		)			(15,761	)
Sales tax payable			2,036					66,121
Operating lease liabilities			(646,595		)			(550,019	)
Deposits from customers			189,331					(38,863	)
Accrued expenses			(496,932		)			1,198,788
Contract liabilities			921,287					369,072
Deferred revenue			(395,065		)			156,108
Income taxes payable			11,942					(45,773	)
Other liabilities			(201,366		)			(278,946	)
Net cash used by operating activities - continuing operations			(2,076,477		)			(5,394,048	)
Net cash provided by operating activities - discontinued operations			-					2,474,863
Net cash used by operating activities			(2,076,477		)			(2,919,185	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchase of property and equipment			(429,334		)			(761,470	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment			77,110					26,205
Investment in MasterpieceVR			(100,000	)				-
Royalties on related party revenues			46,000					-
Net cash used by investing activities			(406,224		)			(735,265	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds on revolving line of credit			26,682,873					-
Payments on revolving line of credit			(24,025,081		)			-
Payments on debt			(7,818,405		)			(1,260,837	)
Payments on Paycheck Protection Program Loans			(30,365		)			(20,154	)
Proceeds on bank loans			28,267					-
Royalties on related party revenues			46,000
Purchases of treasury stock			(69,705		)			-
Proceeds from offerings			10,035,293					-
Expenses on offerings			(935,333		)			-
Net cash provided by/(used by) financing activities			3,867,544					(1,280,991	)
Effect of currency translation			(114,180		)			(104,123	)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash			1,384,843					(4,935,441	)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period			6,349,562					11,473,676
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period		$	7,620,225				$	6,434,112
Balance Sheet Accounts Included in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents		$	6,468,197				$	5,628,839
Restricted cash			1,152,028					805,273
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		$	7,620,225				$	6,434,112
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the period for interest		$	1,700,837				$	382,575
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of refunds		$	196,727				$	45,773
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
Shares issued to pay notes payable		$	-				$	1,426,151
Financing of fixed asset purchase		$	28,331				$	-
Purchase of property and equipment through vendor financing		$	-				$	1,125,000
Investment in right of use asset		$	294,513				$	186,397

FAQ

What was Cemtrex's revenue for Q3 2024?

Cemtrex's revenue for Q3 2024 was $14.7 million, remaining flat compared to Q3 2023.

How did Cemtrex's Industrial Services segment perform in Q3 2024?

Cemtrex's Industrial Services segment revenue increased 49% to $8.5 million in Q3 2024.

What was Cemtrex's operating result for Q3 2024?

Cemtrex reported an operating loss of $3.2 million for Q3 2024, compared to an operating income of $0.1 million in Q3 2023.

How much cash did Cemtrex (CETX) have as of June 30, 2024?

Cemtrex had $7.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of June 30, 2024.

What was the main reason for Cemtrex's Security segment revenue decline in Q3 2024?

Cemtrex's Security segment revenue declined 31% due to the delay of multiple projects and weaker industrywide demand for security solutions.