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Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (ISSC) announced strong financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, with net sales up 43% to $9.3 million and net income increasing by 51% to $1,057,350. Gross profit was $5.5 million, reflecting a 59.3% margin. The integration of product lines acquired from Honeywell is progressing well, contributing to revenue growth. Cash flow from operations was $4.2 million, with new orders at $10.4 million and backlog at $14.6 million.
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The reported 43% increase in net sales and 51% increase in net income for Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (IS&S) are significant indicators of the company's current growth trajectory. Such substantial year-over-year growth, particularly in the context of a recent acquisition, typically garners investor interest as it suggests successful integration and realization of synergies. The gross margin of 59.3% is notably high for the industry, indicating strong pricing power or cost management efficiency. The reduction in debt by approximately $8.9 million within a quarter is a positive signal for financial stability and may affect the company's creditworthiness positively.

From an operational cash flow perspective, generating $4.2 million is indicative of healthy business operations. The backlog of $14.6 million, while only including purchase orders in hand, provides visibility into future revenues, which is a critical factor for forecasting and valuation models. It is important for investors to monitor whether the company can maintain or increase the backlog, as it will be a driver of sustainable revenue streams.

The strategic acquisition of product lines from Honeywell appears to be a pivotal move for IS&S, opening up new market segments and contributing to a diversified product portfolio. This diversification can be a hedge against market volatility and sector-specific downturns. The mention of new market segments and recurring revenues suggests an expansion strategy that could lead to more stable long-term growth. Moreover, the association with long-term programs from established OEM customers like Pilatus, Textron and Boeing provides a level of prestige and reliability to the company's reputation in the market.

However, investors should be cautious about the reliance on a few long-term contracts, as any disruptions with these customers could significantly impact future revenues. The fact that products licensed from Honeywell do not typically enter backlog should be taken into account when evaluating the company's future sales pipeline and risk profile.

IS&S's involvement with high-profile aerospace programs such as the Boeing T-7 Red Hawk and the Boeing KC-46A indicates a strong foothold in the defense and aerospace sector. The expected decade-long production of these programs points to a stable demand outlook for IS&S's products. However, the aerospace and defense industry is subject to regulatory changes and shifts in government spending, which could influence the longevity and profitability of these contracts.

The integration of Honeywell's product lines is also a critical factor, as it reflects IS&S's capability to absorb and enhance its offerings with advanced technologies. The ability to maintain high gross margins in this industry is often a result of technological leadership and operational excellence, which are key competitive advantages. Understanding the specific technologies and the competitive landscape is essential for stakeholders to assess the company's potential to sustain and grow its market share.

EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (“IS&S” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ISSC) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended December 31, 2023.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2024, IS&S reported net sales of $9.3 million, up 43% from $6.5 million in the first quarter a year ago. The Company reported net income of $1,057,350, or $0.06 per share, increases of 51% and 50%, respectively, compared to $698,651, or $0.04 per share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Gross profit in the first quarter of 2024 was $5.5 million, or 59.3% of sales, compared to $3.7 million, or 57.1% of sales in the first quarter of 2023.

Sales and earnings in the first quarter of 2024 continued to benefit from the product lines acquired from Honeywell International, Inc. (“Honeywell”) pursuant to an exclusive license and asset acquisition that closed in the third quarter of 2023.

Shahram Askarpour, Chief Executive Officer of IS&S, said, “We are pleased to report another quarter of year-over-year growth in both revenues and earnings. The integration of the product lines acquired from Honeywell is progressing and ongoing. These products complement our existing portfolio of products, offer recurring revenues, and introduce IS&S to a new market segment. As we continue to generate gross margins approaching 60% and strong cash flow, our debt position was reduced to $10.6 million as of December 31, 2023, or approximately $8.9 million less than just three months ago. Revenues were up 43% in the quarter, keeping us on pace with our goal to grow annualized revenues by approximately 40% compared to our pre-acquisition revenue levels upon the completion of the integration.”

For the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company generated $4.2 million of cash flow from operations.

New orders in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 were approximately $10.4 million. Backlog as of December 31, 2023, was $14.6 million. Only purchase orders in hand are included in our sales backlog, which primarily consists of orders from our OEM customers that have long-term programs—Pilatus PC-24, Textron King Air, Boeing T-7 Red Hawk and the Boeing KC-46A. IS&S expects these programs to remain in production for approximately a decade and anticipates that they will continue to generate future sales. Due to their nature, the products licensed from Honeywell do not typically enter backlog.

Conference Call

The Company will be hosting a conference call on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET to discuss these results and the Company’s business outlook and product development. Please use the following dial- in number to register your name and Company affiliation for the conference call: 844-739-3798 and ask to join the Innovative Solutions & Support call. The call will also be carried live on the Investor Relations page of the Company web site at www.innovative-ss.com.

About Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.

Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (www.innovative-ss.com) is a systems integrator that designs and manufactures flight guidance and cockpit display systems for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and retrofit applications. The Company supplies integrated Flight Management Systems (FMS), Auto-Throttle Systems and advanced GPS receivers for precision low carbon footprint navigation.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER

In addition to the historical information contained herein, this press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of, and intended to be covered by, the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this press release, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “continues,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “forecasts,” “expects,” “plans,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “is likely”, “projected”, “might”, “potential”, “preliminary”, “provisionally” and similar expressions, as they relate to the business or to its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but they are not exclusive means of identifying them. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company including, without limitation, statements about: future revenue; financial performance and profitability; future business opportunities; the integration of the Honeywell product lines, including statements regarding the ongoing integration, how the product lines complement our existing portfolio of products, offer recurring revenues and introduce us to a new market segment, and expectations regarding growth of annualized revenues upon completion of such integration; and the timing of our long-term programs remaining in production and continuing to generate future sales. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Because forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to efficiently integrate acquired and licensed product lines, including the Honeywell product lines, into its operations; a reduction in anticipated orders; an economic downturn; changes in the competitive marketplace and/or customer requirements; an inability to perform customer contracts at anticipated cost levels; and other factors that generally affect the economic and business environments in which the Company operates. Such factors are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of the factors that will determine the Company’s future results are beyond the ability of management to control or predict. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
 
December 31, September 30,

 

2023

 

 

2023

 

ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents

$

467,334

 

$

3,097,193

 

Accounts receivable

 

5,583,593

 

 

9,743,714

 

Contract asset

 

647,644

 

 

487,139

 

Inventories

 

7,799,935

 

 

6,139,713

 

Prepaid inventory

 

11,509,067

 

 

12,069,114

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

919,639

 

 

1,073,012

 

Asset held for sale

 

-

 

 

2,063,818

 

 
Total current assets

 

26,927,212

 

 

34,673,703

 

 
Goodwill

 

3,557,886

 

 

3,557,886

 

Intangible assets, net

 

15,916,821

 

 

16,185,321

 

Property and equipment, net

 

7,931,009

 

 

7,892,427

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,141,048

 

 

456,392

 

Other assets

 

224,221

 

 

191,722

 

 
Total assets

$

55,698,197

 

$

62,957,451

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt

$

10,611,514

 

$

2,000,000

 

Accounts payable

 

1,545,799

 

 

1,337,275

 

Accrued expenses

 

2,984,947

 

 

2,918,325

 

Contract liability

 

228,306

 

 

143,359

 

 
Total current liabilities

 

15,370,566

 

 

6,398,959

 

 
Long-term debt

 

-

 

 

17,500,000

 

Other liabilities

 

427,581

 

 

421,508

 

 
Total liabilities

 

15,798,147

 

 

24,320,467

 

 
Commitments and contingencies

 

-

 

 

-

 

 
Shareholders' equity
 
Preferred stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized, $.001 par value, of which 200,000 shares are authorized as Class A Convertible stock. No shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023

 

-

 

 

-

 

 
Common stock, $.001 par value: 75,000,000 shares authorized, 19,550,184 and 19,543,441 issued at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively

 

19,549

 

 

19,543

 

 
Additional paid-in capital

 

54,522,975

 

 

54,317,265

 

Retained earnings

 

6,726,063

 

 

5,668,713

 

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,096,451 shares at December 31, 2023 and at September 30, 2023

 

(21,368,537

)

 

(21,368,537

)

 
Total shareholders' equity

 

39,900,050

 

 

38,636,984

 

 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

55,698,197

 

$

62,957,451

 

 
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
Three months ended
December 31,

 

2023

 

2022

Net Sales:
Product

$

4,424,108

 

$

5,088,208

Customer service

 

4,227,247

 

 

1,061,149

Engineering development contracts

 

656,708

 

 

366,899

 

9,308,063

 

 

6,516,256

Cost of sales:
Product

 

1,781,345

 

 

2,415,944

Customer service

 

1,726,961

 

 

319,102

Engineering development contracts

 

276,595

 

 

57,406

Total cost of sales

 

3,784,901

 

 

2,792,452

 
Gross Profit

 

5,523,162

 

 

3,723,804

 
Operating expenses:
Research and development

 

901,144

 

 

670,445

Selling, general and administrative

 

3,006,819

 

 

2,261,863

Total operating expenses

 

3,907,963

 

 

2,932,308

 
Operating income

 

1,615,199

 

 

791,496

 
Interest (expense)

 

(360,013

)

 

-

Interest income

 

79,479

 

 

115,892

Other income

 

17,699

 

 

18,196

 
Income before income taxes

 

1,352,364

 

 

925,584

 
Income tax expense

 

295,014

 

 

226,933

 
Net income

$

1,057,350

 

$

698,651

 
Net income per common share:
Basic

$

0.06

 

$

0.04

Diluted

$

0.06

 

$

0.04

 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic

 

17,451,362

 

 

17,316,766

Diluted

 

17,474,906

 

 

17,326,177

 

Rell Winand – CFO

610-646-9800 X550

Source: Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.

FAQ

What were the net sales for Innovative Solutions & Support (ISSC) in the first quarter of fiscal 2024?

The net sales for ISSC in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 were $9.3 million, up 43% from the previous year.

What was the net income reported by ISSC in the first quarter of fiscal 2024?

ISSC reported a net income of $1,057,350, or $0.06 per share, representing a 51% increase from the previous year.

What was the gross profit margin for ISSC in the first quarter of fiscal 2024?

The gross profit margin for ISSC in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was 59.3%.

What contributed to the revenue growth for ISSC in the first quarter of fiscal 2024?

The integration of product lines acquired from Honeywell contributed to the revenue growth for ISSC in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

What was the cash flow from operations for ISSC in the first quarter of fiscal 2024?

ISSC generated $4.2 million of cash flow from operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

What was the backlog for ISSC as of December 31, 2023?

The backlog for ISSC as of December 31, 2023, was $14.6 million.

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