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Optex Systems Announces $1.75 Million Order for M1 Abram Tank Support

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Optex Systems Holdings announces a $1.75 million order to support the M1 Abrams Tank Program, reinforcing its ongoing partnership since the 1980s. This contract highlights Optex's role as a primary supplier of vital optical components for military vehicles. The company's backlog now exceeds $32.7 million, indicating strong demand for its products. Bill Bates, GM of the Applied Optics Center, expressed optimism about future requirements for these optics, essential for U.S. Armed Forces. Optex continues to manufacture vital components for military applications.

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  • Secured a $1.75 million order, enhancing revenue potential.
  • Current backlog exceeds $32.7 million, indicating strong demand.
  • Continued support to the long-standing M1 Abrams Tank Program, ensuring future business opportunities.
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RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2022 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced today it has been awarded a $1.75 million order as part of our continuing support to the M1 Abrams Tank Program. The products will be manufactured at the Applied Optics Center (AOC) Division of Optex Systems, Inc.

Bill Bates, GM, AOC stated "We look forward to continuing our support of the M1 Tank Program which was initiated in the late 1980's. AOC remains the primary source to the vehicle's prime contractor for several key optical components. With the M1 continuing its position as the chosen Main Battle Tank for U.S. Armed Forces, AOC expects to see future requirements for these same optics."

With this order, the current Optex backlog is in excess of $32.7 million.

ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS

Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com.

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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the products and services described herein. You can identify these statements by the use of the words "may," "will," "could," "should," "would," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," "likely," "forecast," "probable," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs and military spending, the timing of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, changes in spending due to policy changes in any new federal presidential administration, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and restructurings or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, changes to export regulations, increases in tax rates, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, changes in the market for microcap stocks regardless of growth and value and various other factors beyond our control.

You must carefully consider any such statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the Company's forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. You should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Company's filings with the SEC, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. In various filings the Company has identified important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Contact:

IR@optexsys.com
(972) 764-5718

SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.



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FAQ

What is the recent order announced by Optex Systems Holdings?

Optex Systems Holdings announced a $1.75 million order related to the M1 Abrams Tank Program.

How much is Optex's current backlog?

Optex's current backlog has exceeded $32.7 million.

What products does Optex manufacture for military applications?

Optex manufactures precision optical sighting systems, including components for various military vehicles like the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles.

What is the significance of the M1 Abrams Tank Program for Optex?

The M1 Abrams Tank Program is significant for Optex as it represents a long-standing partnership and a continual source of revenue for vital optical components.

What impact does the new order have on Optex's financial outlook?

The new order potentially strengthens Optex's financial outlook by contributing to revenue and confirming ongoing demand for its products.

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