CPI Aerostructures Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

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CPI Aerostructures (CVU) reported a strong financial performance for Q3 2020, with revenue of $25.6 million, up 30% from Q2. Gross profit surged to $4.2 million and gross margin improved to 16.4%. The company achieved net income of $0.82 million, a reversal from a $1.3 million loss last year. Year-to-date revenue is $62.2 million, down from $64.8 million in 2019, but net loss improved to $2.6 million from $3.1 million. CPI Aero retains a robust backlog of $536.9 million, with defense contracts making up a substantial portion.

Positive

• Revenue increased by 30% from Q2 to $25.6 million.
• Gross profit rose to $4.2 million, with a gross margin of 16.4%.
• Net income turned positive at $0.82 million compared to a net loss of $1.3 million in the previous year.
• Total backlog increased to $536.9 million, including $480.2 million in multi-year defense contracts.

Negative

• Year-to-date revenue decreased to $62.2 million, down from $64.8 million in 2019.
• Cash used by operations increased to $3.3 million from $4.0 million year-over-year.

Third Quarter 2020 vs. Third Quarter 2019

• Revenue of $25.6 million compared to $22.7 million;
• Gross profit of $4.2 million compared to $1.9 million;
• Gross margin was 16.4% compared to 8.5%;
• Net income of $0.82 million compared to net loss of $1.3 million;
• Earnings per diluted share of $0.07 compared to loss per diluted share of $0.11;
• Cash used by operations was $2.4 million compared to a use of $0.65 million;
• Total backlog as of September 30, 2020 of $536.9 million including multi-year defense contracts of $480.2 million compared to total backlog as of September 30, 2019 of $523.3 million, including multi-year defense contracts of $454.1 million;
• Total funded backlog of $189.6 million as of September 30, 2020, of which 97% or $183.9 million is comprised of defense orders, compared to total funded backlog of $153.4 as of September 30, 2019, of which 91%, or $139.7 million is comprised of defense orders.

Nine Months 2020 vs. Nine Months 2019

• Revenue of $62.2 million compared to $64.8 million;
• Gross profit of $7.5 million compared to $6.7 million;
• Gross margin of 12.0% compared to 10.3%;
• Net loss of $2.6 million compared to a net loss of $3.1 million;
• Loss per share of $0.22 compared to a loss per share of $0.26;
• Cash flow used by operations of $3.3 million compared to a use of $4.0 million

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Dec. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE American: CVU) today announced financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020. In addition, CPI Aero has filed Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020; as a result, the company is now current with SEC financial reporting requirements and has regained compliance with the NYSE’s timely filing criteria.

“Third quarter revenue surged 30% over the second quarter as we began to ramp up production on newer defense programs. This production ramp up along with continued effective execution of our funded defense backlog drove a 38% sequential increase in revenue from defense contracts, which more than compensated for ongoing softness in our commercial aviation business. As a result, for the third quarter gross profit margin expanded 330 basis points to 16.4% and the bottom line swung $1.4 million to net income of $0.8 million,” said Douglas McCrosson, president and CEO of CPI Aero.

“Based on our solid third quarter results, we are increasingly confident in our expectations for accelerated revenue and margin improvement for the second half of 2020 compared to the first half and for revenue growth and higher operating income for 2020 compared to 2019. Looking ahead to 2021, our $183.9 million funded defense backlog gives us a high degree of confidence to affirm our previous 2021 outlook for growth in revenue, operating income and operating cash. Our demonstrated track record of competing for and winning new opportunities should help us sustain our strong backlog which will position us well for attractive long-term growth.”  

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 8:30 AM ET to discuss these results. After opening remarks there will be a question and answer period. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 844-378-6486 or 412-542-4181. Please call 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin and ask for the CPI Aero call. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet. Additionally, a slide presentation will accompany the conference call. To listen to the live call, please go to www.cpiaero.com, click the Investor Relations section, then the Event Calendar. Please go to the website 15 minutes early to download and install any audio software. If you are unable to listen live, the conference call will be archived and can be accessed for approximately 90 days.

About CPI Aero
CPI Aero is a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare pod systems, primarily for 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. CPI Aero is included in the Russell Microcap® Index.

The above statements include forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which are described from time to time in CPI Aero's SEC reports, including CPI Aero's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Forms 10-Q for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2020, June 30, 2020,and September 30, 2020.

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

Contact:
Investor Relations Counsel:
LHA Investor Relations
Jody Burfening
(212) 838-3777
cpiaero@lhai.com
www.lhai.com

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	September 30,			December 31,
	2020 (Unaudited)				2019
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$3,589,095			$4,052,109
Restricted cash		1,380,684			1,380,684
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $239,547 as of September 30, 2020 and $230,855 as of December 31, 2019		7,309,323			7,029,602
Contract assets		18,409,267			15,280,807
Inventory		8,742,093			5,891,386
Refundable income taxes		35,459			474,904
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		600,889			721,964
Total current assets		40,066,810			34,831,456
Operating lease right-of-use assets		2,730,567			3,886,863
Property and equipment, net		2,618,887			3,282,939
Intangibles, net		281,250			375,000
Goodwill		1,784,254			1,784,254
Other assets		205,844			179,068
Total assets	$47,687,612			$44,339,580
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$13,009,645			$8,199,557
Accrued expenses		3,333,335			2,372,522
Contract liabilities		2,469,441			3,561,707
Loss contract reserve		1,569,447			2,650,963
Current portion of long-term debt		5,377,559			2,484,619
Operating lease liabilities		1,821,136			1,709,153
Income tax payable		1,216			1,216
Total current liabilities		27,581,779			20,979,737
Line of credit		20,738,685			26,738,685
Long-term operating lease liabilities		1,212,573			2,596,784
Long-term debt, net of current portion		7,811,467			1,764,614
Total liabilities		57,344,504			52,079,820
Shareholders’ Deficit:
Common stock - $.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares, 11,926,177
and 11,818,830 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding		11,926			11,819
Additional paid-in capital		71,972,011			71,294,629
Accumulated Deficit		(81,640,829	)		(79,046,688	)
Total Shareholders’ Deficit		(9,656,892	)		(7,740,240	)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit	$47,687,612			$44,339,580

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,					For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019			2020			2019
Revenue	$25,576,718	$22,689,762				$62,175,872		$64,779,858
Cost of sales	21,394,243		20,757,649			54,715,508			58,120,687
Gross profit	4,182,475		1,932,113			7,460,364			6,659,171
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,050,644		2,806,498			8,958,986			8,259,945
Imcome (Loss) from operations	1,131,831		(874,385	)		(1,498,622	)		(1,600,774	)
Interest expense	309,008		378,195			1,085,805			1,464,376
Income (Loss) before provision for income taxes	822,823		(1,252,580	)		(2,584,427	)		(3,065,150	)
Provision for income taxes	7,614		2,471			9,714			5,784
Net loss	$815,209	$(1,255,051		)		$(2,594,141	)	$(3,070,934		)
Income (Loss) per common share – basic	$0.07	$(0.11		)		$(0.22	)	$(0.26		)
Income (Loss) per common share – diluted	$0.07		$(0.11	)		$(0.22	)		$(0.26	)

FAQ

What were CPI Aerostructures' Q3 2020 revenue results?

CPI Aerostructures reported Q3 2020 revenue of $25.6 million, a 30% increase from Q2.

How did CPI Aerostructures' net income change in Q3 2020?

In Q3 2020, CPI Aerostructures achieved net income of $0.82 million, compared to a net loss of $1.3 million in Q3 2019.

What is CPI Aerostructures' total backlog as of September 30, 2020?

As of September 30, 2020, CPI Aerostructures had a total backlog of $536.9 million, including $480.2 million in multi-year defense contracts.

How did CPI Aerostructures' financial performance in 2020 compare to 2019?

Year-to-date revenue for CPI Aerostructures in 2020 is $62.2 million, down from $64.8 million in 2019, but net loss improved to $2.6 million from $3.1 million.

What is the earnings per share for CPI Aerostructures in Q3 2020?

CPI Aerostructures had earnings per diluted share of $0.07 in Q3 2020, compared to a loss per diluted share of $0.11 in the same quarter of 2019.