Guerrilla RF, Inc. Announces Strong Fundamentals to Close Out 2022

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Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER) reported strong business performance for 2022, highlighted by a doubling of backlog and a 72% contribution margin in Q4. The company achieved a 21% increase in average selling prices (ASPs) due to successful product launches. Evaluation board shipments rose to 435 units, indicating heightened customer interest. Guerrilla RF also secured $5 million from a private placement, strengthening its balance sheet. Recognized in the Financial Times as one of the Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies, the firm continues to pursue growth in high-performance semiconductor markets.

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• Backlog more than doubled from Q2 to year-end.
• Contribution margin reached 72% in Q4.
• Average selling prices grew by 21% year-over-year.
• Evaluation board shipments increased to 435 units from 339 in 2021.
• Completed a $5 million private placement to enhance financial stability.
• Ranked #81 in Financial Times’ Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies.

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GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER), an innovative fabless semiconductor company, announces today that it ended 2022 with strong fundamentals and business performance due to advanced products and engagements with leading customers in high-growth markets.

Guerrilla RF announces a strong finish to 2022. (Graphic: Business Wire)

At year-end, the backlog more than doubled from the second quarter, and the contribution margin jumped to 72% in the fourth quarter. In 2022, ASPs grew by 21% from the prior year due to new product introductions, enabled by continued investment in focused research and development initiatives. Shipments of evaluation boards jumped to 435 units in 2022, up from 339 in 2021. Evaluation board shipments are a strong indicator of customer interest because these boards are used to test designs with real-time hardware and are positively correlated with future orders.

According to Ryan Pratt, CEO, and founder of Guerrilla RF, “During 2022, even in a challenging macroeconomic climate, we gained momentum well into year-end. In addition, the company recently completed a private placement of $5 million which will provide us with a strengthened balance sheet and the ability to continue to invest in the business and drive growth.”

In 2022 Guerrilla RF was listed at #81 in the Financial Times article “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies,” a list of the top 500 fastest-growing businesses ranked by revenue growth.

About Guerrilla RF, Inc.

Founded in 2013 and based in Greensboro, NC, Guerrilla RF develops and manufactures high-performance microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) for wireless OEMs in multiple market segments including 5G/4G macro and small cell base stations, cellular repeaters/DAS, automotive telematics such as SDARS/V2X/GPS/DAB, military communications, navigation, and high-fidelity wireless audio. Guerrilla RF has an extensive portfolio of over 100 high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave semiconductor devices. The existing product line includes ultra-low noise amplifiers, gain blocks, driver amplifiers, mixers, RF switches, digital step attenuators (DSAs), and linear power amplifiers (PAs) – the critical building blocks for mission-critical, performance-driven wireless applications. To date, the Company has shipped over 100 million devices and has repeatedly been included in Inc. Magazine’s annual “Inc. 5000” list. Guerrilla RF recently made the top “Inc. 500” list for the second year in a row, coming in at No. 421 and 489 for the 2020 and 2021 rankings, respectively. For more information, please visit https://guerrilla-rf.com or follow the Company on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Sam Funchess, VP of Investor Relations

sfunchess@guerrilla-rf.com

+1 336 510 7840

Source: Guerrilla RF, Inc.

FAQ

What were Guerrilla RF's financial highlights in 2022?

Guerrilla RF reported a doubling of backlog, a 72% contribution margin in Q4, and a 21% increase in average selling prices year-over-year.

How did Guerrilla RF perform in evaluation board shipments in 2022?

The company shipped 435 evaluation boards in 2022, up from 339 in 2021, reflecting strong customer interest.

What is the significance of Guerrilla RF's recent private placement?

The $5 million private placement improves Guerrilla RF's balance sheet and supports ongoing investments for growth.

How is Guerrilla RF recognized in 2022?

Guerrilla RF was listed at #81 in the Financial Times’ Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies, showcasing significant revenue growth.