Pro-Dex, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter and Nine-Month Results

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Pro-Dex reported Q3 fiscal 2022 results, revealing a 21% decline in net sales, totaling $9.3 million, primarily due to decreased thoracic driver sales. Gross profit fell 35% to $2.9 million, attributed to increased component costs amid supply chain challenges. Operating expenses decreased 27% to $1.9 million. Net income dropped 78% to $462,000 or $0.12 per diluted share. However, year-to-date sales increased 3% to $29.4 million. CEO Van Kirk expressed optimism for Q4, citing a healthy backlog and secured components.

Positive

• Net sales for the nine months increased 3% to $29.4 million.
• Operating expenses decreased 12% to $5.7 million year-to-date.
• CEO projects a good Q4 and improved fiscal year sales.

Negative

• Net sales decreased 21% from the prior year for Q3.
• Gross profit decreased 35% to $2.9 million in Q3.
• Net income dropped 78% compared to Q3 fiscal 2021.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 5, 2022 / PRO-DEX, INC. (NASDAQ:PDEX) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2022 third quarter ended March 31, 2022. The Company also filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.

Quarter Ended March 31, 2022

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022, decreased $2.5 million, or 21%, to $9.3 million from $11.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, due primarily to decreased sales of $2.8 million of our thoracic driver, which is as expected after a significant launch and fulfillment of our customer's distribution network. While we expect future sales of this product, the revenue may not follow a consistent trajectory.

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2022, decreased $1.5 million, or 35%, to $2.9 million from $4.4 million for the same period in fiscal 2021. The gross profit decrease is related in part to procurement of long-lead time components for many of our printed circuit board assemblies at higher prices given the world-wide shortages of these parts. These components were necessary to support customer requirements. As an example, a component normally costing $5 each was available at only $70 each due to these shortages. Total non-standard component costs were approximately $340,000 for the third quarter. While this remains an issue, we are hopeful that the most challenging cost issues are behind us.

Operating expenses (which include selling, general and administrative, and research and development expenses) for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, decreased $683,000, or 27%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2021 mostly due to reduced spending on internal product development projects as our engineering team focused more on billable customer projects.

Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, was $462,000, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to $2.1 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the corresponding quarter in fiscal 2021. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, included $919,000 of combined realized and unrealized gains on our investment portfolio, while the quarter ended March 31, 2022, included unrealized losses of $275,000.

Nine Months Ended March 31, 2022

Net sales for the nine months ended March 31, 2022, increased $832,000, or 3%, to $29.4 million from $28.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2021, due to increased billable non-recurring engineering projects and despite the above mentioned component challenges.

Gross profit for the nine months ended March 31, 2022, decreased $767,000, or 7%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2021. The gross profit decline for the nine months ended March 31, 2022, is similarly due to the supply chain issues mentioned above.

Operating expenses (which include selling, general and administrative, and research and development expenses) for the nine months ended March 31, 2022, decreased 12% to $5.7 million from $6.5 million in the prior fiscal year's corresponding period, mostly due to reduced spending on internal product development projects and reduced selling expenses offset by increased general and administrative expenses due to non-cash stock based compensation expense.

Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2022 was $2.5 million, or $0.65, per diluted share, compared to $5.0 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, for the corresponding period in fiscal 2021. Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2021, included $2.2 million of combined realized and unrealized gains on our investment portfolio, while the nine months ended March 31, 2022, included unrealized losses of $427,000.

CEO Comments

"As disclosed in our second quarter earnings release, we knew that we were facing supply chain challenges related to component shortages and we are pleased that while this quarter did not set any records, we were able to meet our customers' expectations and report profitable results during this challenging period," said the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer Richard L. ("Rick") Van Kirk. "While we are still sourcing parts that have proven difficult and costly to obtain, we have successfully navigated these sourcing challenges. We are looking forward to a good fourth quarter and we are tracking toward record sales for the fiscal year from a revenue perspective as we have a healthy backlog and have secured the components we need. We also have absorbed much of the additional component costs in our third quarter. We remain optimistic going forward as we have a healthy pipeline and the additional capacity our new building provides.

About Pro-Dex, Inc.:

Pro-Dex, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of autoclavable, battery-powered and electric, multi-function surgical drivers and shavers used primarily in the orthopedic, thoracic, and maxocranial facial markets. We have patented adoptive torque-limiting software and proprietary sealing solutions which appeal to our customers, primarily medical device distributors. Pro-Dex also manufactures and sells rotary air motors to a wide range of industries. Pro-Dex's products are found in hospitals and medical engineering labs around the world. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.pro-dex.com.

Statements herein concerning the Company's plans, growth, and strategies may include 'forward-looking statements' within the context of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding the Company's future events, developments, and future performance, (including, but not limited to, future sale of products and the ability to navigate future supply chain challenges), as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those suggested as a result of various factors. Interested parties should refer to the disclosure concerning the operational and business concerns of the Company set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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PRO-DEX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)

		March 31, 2022			June 30, 2021
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	4,761		$	3,721
Investments			1,129			1,295
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $2 at March 31, 2022 and at June 30, 2021, respectively			8,680			10,933
Deferred costs			341			193
Inventory			11,866			8,437
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,322			434
Total current assets			28,099			25,013
Land and building, net			6,366			6,437
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net			4,635			3,845
Right of use asset, net			2,339			2,605
Intangibles, net			162			186
Deferred income taxes, net			463			463
Investments			1,778			1,704
Other assets			42			67
Total assets		$	43,884		$	40,320
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	3,533		$	2,288
Accrued expenses			1,652			2,198
Deferred revenue			896			150
Note payable			1,642			1,236
Total current liabilities			7,723			5,872
Lease liability, net of current portion			2,151			2,432
Income taxes payable			1,164			397
Notes payable, net of current portion			10,575			11,535
Total non-current liabilities			13,890			14,364
Total liabilities			21,613			20,236
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares; no par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 3,618,663 and 3,645,660 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021, respectively			7,690			7,953
Retained earnings			14,581			12,131
Total shareholders' equity			22,271			20,084
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	43,884		$	40,320

PRO-DEX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

		Three Months Ended March 31,							Nine Months Ended March 31,
		2022			2021				2022			2021
Net sales		$	9,265		$	11,739			$	29,426		$	28,594
Cost of sales			6,407			7,354				19,737			18,138
Gross profit			2,858			4,385				9,689			10,456
Operating expenses: Selling expenses			20			136				79			415
General and administrative expenses			1,145			1,280				3,402			2,922
Loss on disposal of equipment			14			-				14			-
Research and development costs			658			1,104				2,254			3,184
Total operating expenses			1,837			2,520				5,749			6,521
Operating income			1,021			1,865				3,940			3,935
Interest expense			(112	)		(102	)			(349	)		(231	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable equity investments			(275	)		136				(427	)		1,442
Interest and other income			-			41				50			102
Gain on sale of investments			-			783				-			795
Income before income taxes			634			2,723				3,214			6,043
Income tax expense			(172	)		(592	)			(764	)		(1,004	)
Net income		$	462		$	2,131			$	2,450		$	5,039
Basic net income per share:
Net income		$	0.13		$	0.56			$	0.67		$	1.31
Diluted net income per share:
Net income		$	0.12		$	0.54			$	0.65		$	1.26
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic.			3,626			3,817				3,645			3,843
Diluted			3,749			3,966				3,774			3,998
Common shares outstanding			3,618			3,701				3,618			3,701

CONTACT:
Richard L. Van Kirk, Chief Executive Officer
(949) 769-3200

SOURCE: Pro-Dex, Inc.

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FAQ

What were Pro-Dex's net sales for Q3 fiscal 2022?

Pro-Dex's net sales for Q3 fiscal 2022 were $9.3 million, a 21% decrease from the previous year.

How did Pro-Dex's gross profit change in Q3 fiscal 2022?

Gross profit for Q3 fiscal 2022 decreased by 35%, totaling $2.9 million.

What is Pro-Dex's net income for the nine months ending March 31, 2022?

Pro-Dex's net income for the nine months ending March 31, 2022, was $2.5 million, down from $5.0 million in the previous year.

What challenges did Pro-Dex face in Q3 fiscal 2022?

Pro-Dex faced significant supply chain challenges, including increased costs for components due to global shortages.

What guidance did Pro-Dex provide for the fourth quarter?

CEO Van Kirk indicated optimism for Q4, expecting improved sales and citing a healthy backlog.