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The LGL Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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LGL Group reported Q3 2024 financial results with total revenues increasing to $1,179,000, up from $978,000 in Q3 2023. Despite revenue growth, net income per diluted share decreased to $0.01 from $0.02 year-over-year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenues rose to $3,135,000 from $2,683,000, with net income per diluted share increasing to $0.04 from $0.03. The company's gross margin declined to 43.4% in Q3 2024 from 55.5% in Q3 2023. As of September 30, 2024, the company held $41.6 million in cash and marketable securities, with a backlog of $505,000.

LGL Group ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre 2024, con ricavi totali che sono aumentati a 1.179.000 dollari, rispetto ai 978.000 dollari del terzo trimestre 2023. Nonostante la crescita dei ricavi, l'utile netto per azione diluita è diminuito a 0,01 dollari, rispetto a 0,02 dollari rispetto all'anno precedente. Per i nove mesi terminati il 30 settembre 2024, i ricavi sono aumentati a 3.135.000 dollari rispetto a 2.683.000 dollari, con l'utile netto per azione diluita che è salito a 0,04 dollari rispetto a 0,03 dollari. Il margine lordo dell'azienda è diminuito al 43,4% nel terzo trimestre 2024, rispetto al 55,5% nel terzo trimestre 2023. Al 30 settembre 2024, l'azienda deteneva 41,6 milioni di dollari in contanti e titoli negoziabili, con un portafoglio ordini di 505.000 dollari.

LGL Group informó los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos totales que aumentaron a 1.179.000 dólares, en comparación con 978.000 dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023. A pesar del crecimiento de los ingresos, el ingreso neto por acción diluida disminuyó a 0,01 dólares desde 0,02 dólares en comparación con el año anterior. Para los nueve meses finalizados el 30 de septiembre de 2024, los ingresos aumentaron a 3.135.000 dólares, desde 2.683.000 dólares, con el ingreso neto por acción diluida aumentando a 0,04 dólares desde 0,03 dólares. El margen bruto de la empresa disminuyó al 43,4% en el tercer trimestre de 2024, frente al 55,5% del tercer trimestre de 2023. Al 30 de septiembre de 2024, la empresa mantenía 41,6 millones de dólares en efectivo y valores negociables, con una cartera de pedidos de 505.000 dólares.

LGL Group은 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 발표했으며, 총 매출이 1,179,000달러로 증가하여 2023년 3분기의 978,000달러에서 상승했습니다. 매출 증가에도 불구하고, 희석 주당 순이익은 지난해 0.02달러에서 0.01달러로 감소했습니다. 2024년 9월 30일로 종료되는 9개월 동안의 매출은 2,683,000달러에서 3,135,000달러로 증가했으며, 희석 주당 순이익은 0.03달러에서 0.04달러로 증가했습니다. 회사의 총 매출 마진은 2024년 3분기에 43.4%로 감소했으며, 2023년 3분기에는 55.5%였습니다. 2024년 9월 30일 현재, 회사는 4,160만 달러의 현금 및 유가 증권을 보유하고 있으며, 미수금이 505,000달러입니다.

LGL Group a annoncé les résultats financiers du troisième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus totaux augmentant à 1.179.000 dollars, contre 978.000 dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. Malgré la croissance des revenus, le bénéfice net par action diluée a chuté à 0,01 dollar, contre 0,02 dollar l'année précédente. Pour les neuf mois se terminant le 30 septembre 2024, les revenus ont augmenté à 3.135.000 dollars, contre 2.683.000 dollars, le bénéfice net par action diluée passant à 0,04 dollar contre 0,03 dollar. La marge brute de l'entreprise a diminué à 43,4% au troisième trimestre 2024, contre 55,5% au troisième trimestre 2023. Au 30 septembre 2024, l'entreprise détenait 41,6 millions de dollars en liquidités et valeurs mobilières, avec un carnet de commandes de 505.000 dollars.

LGL Group berichtete über die finanziellen Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals 2024, wobei die Gesamterlöse auf 1.179.000 Dollar gestiegen sind, verglichen mit 978.000 Dollar im dritten Quartal 2023. Trotz des Umsatzwachstums fiel der Nettogewinn pro verwässerter Aktie auf 0,01 Dollar, gegenüber 0,02 Dollar im Vorjahreszeitraum. Für die neun Monate bis zum 30. September 2024 stiegen die Erlöse auf 3.135.000 Dollar von 2.683.000 Dollar, während der Nettogewinn pro verwässerter Aktie auf 0,04 Dollar von 0,03 Dollar anstieg. Die Bruttomarge des Unternehmens fiel im dritten Quartal 2024 auf 43,4% von 55,5% im dritten Quartal 2023. Am 30. September 2024 hielt das Unternehmen 41,6 Millionen Dollar in bar und handelbaren Wertpapieren, mit einem Auftragsbestand von 505.000 Dollar.

Positive
  • Revenue increased 20.6% to $1.17M in Q3 2024 vs Q3 2023
  • YTD revenue grew 16.8% to $3.13M
  • Order backlog increased to $505,000, up from $143,000 at end of 2023
  • Strong liquidity position with $41.6M in cash and marketable securities
Negative
  • Q3 net income decreased to $72,000 from $108,000 year-over-year
  • Q3 gross margin declined to 43.4% from 55.5% year-over-year
  • Higher manufacturing costs due to sales of higher-cost products
  • Increased operating expenses from higher wages and benefits

Insights

The Q3 2024 results present a mixed financial picture for LGL Group. While total revenues increased by 20.6% to $1.18M, profitability metrics showed some weakness. The decline in gross margin from 55.5% to 43.4% is concerning, primarily due to lower-margin product mix. However, the company maintains a strong liquidity position with $41.6M in cash and marketable securities.

The backlog increase to $505,000 from $143,000 at year-end 2023 suggests improving business momentum. The working capital position remains robust at $41.5M, providing ample flexibility for future investments. The shift to U.S. Treasury money market funds has helped maintain investment income despite rate pressures.

The cost structure needs attention, with rising manufacturing costs and increased operating expenses from higher headcount and wages potentially pressuring margins in upcoming quarters.

Orlando, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - November 13, 2024) - The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") announced today its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024

  • Total revenues increased $201,000 to $1,179,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $978,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023
  • Income from continuing operations before income taxes and after non-controlling interests decreased $57,000 to $120,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $177,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023
  • Net income per diluted share decreased $0.01 to $0.01 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $0.02 for the three months ended September 30, 2023

Fiscal Year to Date 2024

  • Total revenues increased $452,000 to $3,135,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $2,683,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023
  • Income from continuing operations before income taxes and after non-controlling interests increased $95,000 to $390,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $295,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023
  • Net income per diluted share increased $0.01 to $0.04 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $0.03 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023
  • Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were $41,618,000 as of September 30, 2024

"Although our yields in U.S. Treasuries have seen a modest decline, the portfolio's overall performance has been resilient despite the Federal Reserve's September rate cut," said Tim Foufas, Co-Chief Executive Officer. "We are also thrilled to welcome Cameron Pforr to our team, whose expertise will help drive our strategy forward as we continue to actively pursue investment opportunities."

Consolidated Results

Third Quarter 2024 net income available to LGL Group common stockholders was $72,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared with $108,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to:

  • higher Manufacturing cost of sales reflecting sales of higher-cost products; and
  • higher Engineering, selling and administrative driven by changes in headcount and higher wages and benefits.

The decrease was partially offset by higher Net sales driven by higher product shipments in Q3 2024.

Gross Margin

Gross margin decreased to 43.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 55.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to sales of lower margin products.

Fiscal year to date 2024 net income available to LGL Group common stockholders was $230,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared with $135,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, in 2023. The increase was primarily due to:

  • higher Net sales driven by higher product shipments; and
  • higher Net investment income on investments in U.S. Treasury money market funds due to the repositioning of the portfolio into U.S. Treasury money market funds that occurred during 2023.

The increase was partially offset by:

  • lower Net gains (losses) driven by lower mark-to-market movements and sales of Marketable securities;
  • higher Manufacturing cost of sales consistent with the overall growth in Net sales and sales of higher-cost products during Q3 2024; and
  • higher Engineering, selling and administrative driven by changes in headcount and higher wages and benefits.

Gross Margin

Gross margin decreased to 50.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 53.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 reflecting sales of lower margin products.

Backlog

As of September 30, 2024, our order backlog was $505,000, an increase of $362,000 from $143,000 as of December 31, 2023 and an increase of $192,000 from $313,000 as of September 30, 2023. The backlog of unfilled orders includes amounts based on signed contracts, which we have determined are firm orders likely to be fulfilled primarily in the next 12 months but most of the backlog will ship in the next 90 days.

Liquidity

Our working capital metrics were as follows:

(in thousands)
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Current assets
$42,274
$41,566
Less: Current liabilities

739

474
Working capital
$41,535
$41,092

 

As of September 30, 2024, LGL Group had investments (classified within Cash and cash equivalents and Marketable securities) with a fair value of $41.2 million, of which $24.3 million was held within the Merchant Investment business.

About The LGL Group, Inc.

The LGL Group, Inc. ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") is a holding company engaged in services, merchant investment and manufacturing business activities. Precise Time and Frequency, LLC ("PTF") is a globally positioned producer of industrial Electronic Instruments and commercial products and services. Founded in 2002, PTF operates from our design and manufacturing facility in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Lynch Capital International LLC is focused on the development of value through investments.

LGL Group was incorporated in 1928 under the laws of the State of Indiana, and in 2007, the Company was reincorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware as The LGL Group, Inc. We maintain our executive offices at 2525 Shader Road, Orlando, Florida 32804. Our telephone number is (407) 298-2000. Our Internet address is www.lglgroup.com. LGL common stock and warrants are traded on the NYSE American under the symbols "LGL" and "LGL WS," respectively.

LGL Group's business strategy is primarily focused on growth through expanding new and existing operations across diversified industries. The Company's engineering and design origins date back to the early 1900s. In 1917, Lynch Glass Machinery Company ("Lynch Glass"), the predecessor of LGL Group, was formed and emerged in the late 1920s as a successful manufacturer of glass-forming machinery. Lynch Glass was then renamed Lynch Corporation ("Lynch") and was incorporated in 1928 under the laws of the State of Indiana. In 1946, Lynch was listed on the "New York Curb Exchange," the predecessor to the NYSE American. The Company has a had a long history of owning and operating various business in the precision engineering, manufacturing, and services sectors.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain 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, such as those pertaining to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. All statements other than statements of current or historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "will," "may," "could," "intend," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, as they relate to LGL Group, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are largely based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that may affect the financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs of the Company. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in the filings made by LGL Group with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. When you consider these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risk factors and other cautionary statements in this press release.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. LGL Group undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Contact:

The LGL Group, Inc.
Christopher Nossokoff
(407) 298-2000
info@lglgroup.com

The LGL Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended September
30,
 Nine Months Ended September
30,
(in thousands, except share data)
2024 2023 2024 2023
Revenues:


 

 

 

Net sales
$650 $438 $1,573 $1,282
Net investment income

531 
544 
1,568 
1,017
Net (losses) gains

(2) 
(4) 
(6) 
384
Total revenues

1,179 
978 
3,135 
2,683
Expenses:

  
  
  
 
Manufacturing cost of sales

368 
195 
786 
595
Engineering, selling and administrative

673 
584 
1,895 
1,771
Total expenses

1,041 
779 
2,681 
2,366
Income from continuing operations before income taxes

138 
199 
454 
317
Income tax expense

48 
69 
160 
132
Net income from continuing operations

90 
130 
294 
185
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 
 
 
(28)
Net income

90 
130 
294 
157
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

18 
22 
64 
22
Net income attributable to LGL Group common
stockholders

$72 $108 $230 $135



  
  
  
 
Income (loss) per common share attributable to LGL Group common stockholders:

  
  
  
 
Basic (a):

  
  
  
 
Income from continuing operations
$0.01 $0.02 $0.04 $0.03
Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 
 
 
(0.01)
Net income attributable to LGL Group common
stockholders

$0.01 $0.02 $0.04 $0.03



  
  
  
 
Diluted (a):

  
  
  
 
Income from continuing operations
$0.01 $0.02 $0.04 $0.03
Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 
 
 
(0.01)
Net income attributable to LGL Group common
stockholders

$0.01 $0.02 $0.04 $0.03



  
  
  
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:

  
  
  
 
Basic

5,352,937 
5,352,937 
5,352,937 
5,352,937
Diluted

5,531,969 
5,355,006 
5,543,795 
5,352,937

(a) Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated using actual, unrounded amounts. Therefore, the components of earnings per share may not sum to its corresponding total.

The LGL Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

(in thousands) September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Assets: 

 

Current assets: 

 

Cash and cash equivalents $41,602 $40,711
Marketable securities 
16 
22
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $52 and $58, respectively 
133 
356
Inventories, net 
338 
204
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
185 
273
Total current assets 
42,274 
41,566
Right-of-use lease assets 
21 
75
Intangible assets, net 
41 
57
Deferred income tax assets 
149 
152
Total assets $42,485 $41,850
  
  
 
Liabilities: 
  
 
Total current liabilities 
739 
474
Non-current liabilities 
743 
694
Total liabilities 
1,482 
1,168
  
  
 
Stockholders' equity: 
  
 
Total LGL Group stockholders' equity 
39,019 
38,762
Non-controlling interests 
1,984 
1,920
Total stockholders' equity 
41,003 
40,682
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $42,485 $41,850

 

The LGL Group, Inc.
Segment Results
(Unaudited)


 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 

 

(in thousands) 2024 2023 $ Change 
% Change
Revenues: 

 

 

 

Electronic Instruments $650 $438 $212 
48.4%
Merchant Investment 
318 
287 
31 
10.8%
Corporate 
211 
253 
(42) 
-16.6%
Total revenues 
1,179 
978 
201 
20.6%
  
  
  
  
 
Expenses: 
  
  
  
 
Electronic Instruments 
606 
368 
238 
64.7%
Merchant Investment 
90 
64 
26 
40.6%
Corporate 
345 
347 
(2) 
-0.6%
Total expenses 
1,041 
779 
262 
33.6%
  
  
  
  
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income
taxes
 
  
  
  
 
Electronic Instruments 
44 
70 
(26) 
-37.1%
Merchant Investment 
228 
223 
5 
2.2%
Corporate 
(134) 
(94) 
(40) 
42.6%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 
138 
199 
(61) 
-30.7%
Income tax expense (benefit) 
48 
69 
(21) 
-30.4%
Net income from continuing operations 
90 
130 
(40) 
-30.8%
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 
 
 
 
n/m  
Net income 
90 
130 
(40) 
-30.8%
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 
18 
22 
(4) 
-18.2%
Net income attributable to LGL Group common
stockholders
 $72 $108 $(36) 
-33.3%

 

The LGL Group, Inc.
Segment Results
(Unaudited)


 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 

 

(in thousands) 2024 2023 $ Change 
% Change
Revenues: 

 

 

 

Electronic Instruments $1,573 $1,282 $291 
22.7%
Merchant Investment 
922 
542 
380 
70.1%
Corporate 
640 
859 
(219) 
-25.5%
Total revenues 
3,135 
2,683 
452 
16.8%

 
  
  
  
 
Expenses: 
  
  
  
 
Electronic Instruments 
1,453 
1,118 
335 
30.0%
Merchant Investment 
217 
152 
65 
42.8%
Corporate 
1,011 
1,096 
(85) 
-7.8%
Total expenses 
2,681 
2,366 
315 
13.3%

 
  
  
  
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income
taxes
 
  
  
  
 
Electronic Instruments 
120 
164 
(44) 
-26.8%
Merchant Investment 
705 
390 
315 
80.8%
Corporate 
(371) 
(237) 
(134) 
56.5%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 
454 
317 
137 
43.2%
Income tax expense 
160 
132 
28 
21.2%
Net income from continuing operations 
294 
185 
109 
58.9%
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 
 
(28) 
28 
-100.0%
Net income 
294 
157 
137 
87.3%
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 
64 
22 
42 
190.9%
Net income attributable to LGL Group common
stockholders
 $230 $135 $95 
70.4%

 

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FAQ

What was LGL Group's revenue in Q3 2024?

LGL Group (LGL) reported revenue of $1,179,000 in Q3 2024, an increase of $201,000 from $978,000 in Q3 2023.

How much did LGL Group's gross margin decline in Q3 2024?

LGL Group's gross margin decreased to 43.4% in Q3 2024 from 55.5% in Q3 2023, primarily due to sales of lower margin products.

What was LGL's order backlog as of September 30, 2024?

LGL's order backlog was $505,000 as of September 30, 2024, an increase of $362,000 from $143,000 as of December 31, 2023.

What was LGL Group's cash position as of September 30, 2024?

LGL Group had $41.618 million in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities as of September 30, 2024.

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