CPI Aerostructures Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month 2021 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (NYSE American: CVU) reported mixed results for Q3 2021. Revenues decreased to $23.9 million from $25.6 million, with a gross profit decline to $3.7 million and a gross margin of 15.3%. Net income soared to $5.4 million, largely due to $4.8 million in PPP loan forgiveness. For the nine-month period, revenue increased to $77.0 million, with a substantial net income rise to $7.3 million. The funded backlog stood at approximately $138 million, primarily from government contracts, though down 27% year-on-year. The company anticipates over $100 million in revenue for 2021.

Positive

• Revenue for nine months of 2021 increased to $77.0 million, up from $62.2 million in 2020.
• Net income for nine months hit $7.3 million, a significant recovery from a net loss of $(3.9) million in 2020.
• Cash flow from operations improved to $1.2 million in Q3 2021, reversing a $(2.4) million outflow in Q2 2021.
• Debt decreased to $27.1 million from $33.4 million at the end of 2020, reflecting financial improvement.

Negative

• Q3 2021 revenue dropped to $23.9 million from $25.6 million year-on-year.
• Gross profit for Q3 fell to $3.7 million, down from $4.2 million in Q3 2020.
• Funded backlog decreased by 27% year-on-year, indicating potential future revenue challenges.

Third Quarter 2021 vs. Third Quarter 2020 (Re-stated)

• Revenue of $23.9 million compared to $25.6 million;
• Gross profit of $3.7 million compared to $4.2 million;
• Gross margin of 15.3% compared to 16.4%;
• Net income of $5.4 million ($0.6M excluding $4.8 million in PPP loan forgiveness) compared to $0.8 million;
• Earnings per diluted share of $0.44 ($0.05 excluding $0.39 in PPP loan forgiveness) compared to $0.07;
• Cash flow from operations of $1.2 million compared to a use of $(2.4) million.

Nine Months 2021 vs. Nine Months 2020 (Re-stated)

• Revenue of $77.0 million compared to $62.2 million;
• Gross profit of $12.2 million compared to $6.2 million;
• Gross margin of 15.8% compared to 9.9%;
• Net income of $7.3 million ($2.5 million excluding $4.8 million in PPP loan forgiveness) compared to net loss of $(3.9) million;
• Earnings per diluted share of $0.60 ($0.21 excluding $0.39 in PPP loan forgiveness) compared to loss per diluted share of $(0.33);
• Cash flow used in operations of $(1.3) million compared to a use of $(3.3) million;
• Debt as of September 30, 2021 of $27.1 million compared to $33.4 million as of December 31, 2020 which included the $4.8 million in PPP loan forgiven by the lender and the Small Business Administration on July 1, 2021.
  

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., May 13, 2022 (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, 2021.

“Our reported results for the first nine months of 2021 keep us on track to meet our stated expectations for higher revenue, significantly improved profitability and positive cash flow from operations for 2021,” said Dorith Hakim, president and CEO. “Continued execution of our backlog drove a 23.9% increase in revenue and a 5.9 basis points increase in gross margin to 15.8% which resulted in $11.2 million increase in bottom line profitability, including our PPP loan forgiveness of $4.8 million, versus the first nine months of 2020.

“For the third quarter of 2021, we generated cash flow from operations of $1.2 million, an expected reversal from the $(2.4) million use of funds for the second quarter of 2021 as product deliveries continue to reduce contract assets and inventory. As a result, we continue to expect to report positive cash flow from operations for the second half of 2021 and for the full year of 2021. We also continued to pay down our debt and, as of September 30, 2021, had an outstanding balance on our term loan of $5.6 million.”

Added Ms. Hakim, “Funded backlog as of September 30, 2021 of approximately $138 million was 98% attributable to government contracts and primarily comprised of long term programs and long term agreements. This funded backlog is, as expected, 27% lower than the funded backlog as of September 30, 2020, reflecting the receipt of more than $60 million in new firm orders during the first quarter of 2020. Since September 30, 2021, however, we have won, but not yet been able to announce, several new contracts for military applications in key strategic sectors including electronic warfare, hypersonic and unmanned systems. We remain on track to report more than $500 million in total backlog as of the end of 2021.

“We continue to anticipate reporting 2021 revenue greater than $100 million compared to $87.6 million for 2020, and net income between $7.5 to $8.0 million, including the $4.8 million of other income related to the forgiveness of our Paycheck Protection Program loan, compared to a net loss of $(3.7) million for 2020.”

Concluded Ms. Hakim, “We remain confident in CPI Aero’s long-term outlook and are looking forward to the opportunities ahead as we build on our reputation for high quality and reliable performance.”  

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 Aero is also 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 words “remain on track,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “outlook,” “opportunities ahead” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, among others, those statements regarding the Company’s expected financial results for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary materially from these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause future results to differ materially from the Company’s current expectations include, among other things, the Company’s completion of its financial statements for the periods ending December 31, 2021, any delay in the filing of periodic reports, adverse effects on the Company’s business related to the disclosures made in this press release or the reactions of customers or suppliers, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings, and volatility of the Company’s stock price.

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. 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/A for the period ended December 31, 2020 and in the Company’s subsequent filings 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.

Contact
Investor Relations Counsel		CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
LHA Investor Relations		Andrew L. Davis
Jody Burfening		Chief Financial Officer
(212) 838-3777		(631) 586-5200
cpiaero@lhai.com		adavis@cpiaero.com
www.lhai.com		www.cpiaero.com

        

		CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
			September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)			December 31, 2020 (As Restated)
ASSETS Current Assets:
Cash		$	3,110,581		$	6,033,537
Accounts receivable, net			8,544,494			4,962,906
Insurance recovery receivable			2,850,000			—
Contract assets			22,760,591			19,729,638
Inventory			4,979,928			6,386,288
Refundable income taxes			40,000			40,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			659,216			534,857
Total current assets			42,944,810			37,687,226
Operating lease right-of-use assets			2,790,731			4,075,048
Property and equipment, net			1,837,909			2,521,742
Intangibles, net			156,250			250,000
Goodwill			1,784,254			1,784,254
Other assets			150,444			191,179
Total assets		$	49,664,398		$	46,509,449
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	13,002,848		$	12,092,684
Accrued expenses			4,539,670			5,937,921
Litigation settlement obligation			3,206,133			—
Contract liabilities			2,542,464			1,650,549
Loss reserve			1,292,025			2,009,247
Current portion of long-term debt			3,367,825			6,501,666
Operating lease liabilities			1,862,933			1,819,237
Income tax payable			1,417			948
Total current liabilities			29,815,315			30,012,252
Line of credit			21,000,000			20,738,685
Long-term operating lease liabilities			1,136,131			2,537,149
Long-term debt, net of current portion			2,692,303			6,205,095
Total liabilities			54,643,749			59,493,181
Shareholders’ Deficit:
Common stock - $.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares, 12,301,811 and 11,951,271 shares,
respectively, issued and outstanding			12,302			11,951
Additional paid-in capital			72,728,922			72,005,841
Accumulated deficit			(77,720,575	)		(85,001,524	)
Total Shareholders’ Deficit			(4,979,351	)		(12,983,732	)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit		$	49,664,398		$	46,509,449

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(UNAUDITED)
	For the Three Months Ended September 30,								For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2021				2020 (As Restated)				2021				2020 (As Restated)
Revenue	$	23,898,748			$	25,576,718			$	77,018,684				62,175,872
Cost of sales		20,246,764				21,369,687				64,850,010				55,999,518
Gross profit		3,651,984				4,207,031				12,168,674				6,176,354
Selling, general and administrative expenses		2,765,849				3,050,644				8,834,343				8,958,986
Income (loss) from operations		886,135				1,156,387				3,334,331				(2,782,632	)
Other income		4,795,000				—				4,795,000				—
Interest expense		(252,506	)			(309,008	)			(840,680	)			(1,085,805	)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes		5,428,629				847,379				7,288,651				(3,868,437	)
Provision for income taxes		3,374				7,614				7,702				9,714
Net income (loss)	$	5,425,255			$	839,765			$	7,280,949			$	(3,878,151	)
Income (loss) per common share – basic	$	0.44			$	0.07			$	0.60			$	(0.33	)
Income (loss) per common share – diluted	$	0.44			$	0.07			$	0.60			$	(0.33	)
Shares used in computing income (loss) per common share:
Basic		12,286,712				11,894,469				12,153,838				11,862,506
Diluted		12,320,588				11,917,149				12,187,714				11,862,506

FAQ

What were CPI Aero's Q3 2021 revenue figures for CVU?

CPI Aero reported Q3 2021 revenue of $23.9 million, down from $25.6 million in Q3 2020.

How did CPI Aero's net income change in Q3 2021 compared to 2020?

Net income for Q3 2021 was $5.4 million, significantly higher than $0.8 million in Q3 2020.

What was the cash flow from operations for CPI Aero in Q3 2021?

CPI Aero's cash flow from operations for Q3 2021 was $1.2 million, a reversal from $(2.4) million in Q2 2021.

What is the funded backlog for CPI Aero as of September 30, 2021?

CPI Aero's funded backlog as of September 30, 2021, was approximately $138 million, primarily from government contracts.

What is CPI Aero's revenue forecast for 2021?

CPI Aero anticipates reporting over $100 million in revenue for 2021, compared to $87.6 million in 2020.