P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. REPORTS IMPROVED RESULTS FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023
Richard Horowitz, the Company's Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President commented, "I am very pleased to report that, when comparing the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023, and 2022, our revenue increased
Mr. Horowitz continued, "Our first quarter 2023 consolidated gross margin was
Despite the
Mr. Horowitz concluded "We are doing our best to navigate through these challenging times caused by rising inflation, an unsettled
The Company will be reporting the following.
TRENDS AND UNCERTAINTIES
INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN
Although much less than during the first quarter of 2022, we continue to encounter delays in receiving inventory from our Asian suppliers, which leads to intermittent shortages of inventory. Our ocean freight costs, which had increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, have recently returned to pre-pandemic levels. The above factors continued in the first quarter of 2023 to impact our results. Lastly, we believe the following international supply chain issues have also negatively impacted our 2023 results:
- Increased price of fuel;
- Shortage of shipping containers;
- Congestion at the ports in
Asia andthe United States .
At the present time, we believe that some or all of the above-mentioned supply chain disruptions will likely continue for some time in fiscal 2023. While we believe that most of the related costs associated with the issues discussed above have been factored into our selling price, there is no assurance that we will be able to pass through any future additional direct costs or costs incurred related to our international supply chain issues in the future.
DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION COSTS
During the first quarter of 2023 supply chain conditions continued to improve yielding lower domestic transportation costs. The availability of port to warehouse transportation services has improved significantly compared to 2022 and associated domestic freight rates have continued to moderate although rising fuel costs (diesel) have tempered rate reductions.
IMPACT OF INFLATION/GEOPOLITICAL ISSUES
We believe that the current and projected levels of inflation, as well as a possible economic recession will likely continue to have an effect on our manufacturing and operating costs. At the present time, we are unable to reasonably estimate the impact inflation and geo-political issues will have on our results of operations for the foreseeable future.
We believe that our results of operations and financial condition during 2023, were not materially impacted by the
BOEING
Sales of aircraft by Boeing have been depressed since the two 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019. Further, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all 737 MAX aircraft for several quarters. These events, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic reduced Boeing's aircraft production levels to well below those prior to the pandemic and the grounding. In 2019, Boeing produced 52 737 MAX aircraft per month. It is currently still producing significantly below that level. Per Boeing, it plans to return to those levels in 2025 and expects to add a fourth 737 MAX production line in 2024. We believe that these stated plans along with the return of the Boeing 787 aircraft, which has also had production delays to full production, will be beneficial to P&F's aerospace sales in the next several years.
TECHNOLOGIES
We believe that over time, several newer technologies and features will have a greater effect on the market for our traditional pneumatic tool offerings. So far, the greatest impact has been on the automotive aftermarket with the advent of advanced cordless operated tools. Currently, we do not offer a cordless tool to the automotive aftermarket. However, with respect to the industrial market, we have developed for one of our largest OEM customers a tool mechanism that is incorporated into a major line of their cordless power tools. These tools have been in full production with our supplied system for several years and our sales of these products have continued to grow over that time. We continue to analyze the practicality of developing or incorporating newer technologies in our tool platforms for other markets as well. This includes adding our internally developed mechanisms to existing cordless power sources as well as producing complete cordless tool systems. In addition, we have recently developed a cordless installation tool for the aerospace market. We have begun taking orders for this product and we expect to introduce other versions later in 2023.
OTHER MATTERS
Other than the trends and uncertainties mentioned above, or matters that may be discussed below, there are no major trends or uncertainties that had, or we could reasonably expect to have a material impact on our revenue and operations, nor was there any unusual or infrequent event, transaction or any significant economic change that materially affected our results of operations.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
REVENUE
The tables below provide an analysis of our net revenue for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023, and 2022:
Consolidated
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) | ||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | $ | % | |||||||||
Florida Pneumatic | $ | 9,924,000 | $ | 10,281,000 | $ | (357,000) | (3.5) | % | ||||
Hy-Tech | 5,818,000 | 3,740,000 | 2,078,000 | 55.6 | ||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 15,742,000 | $ | 14,021,000 | $ | 1,721,000 | 12.3 | % |
Florida Pneumatic
Florida Pneumatic markets its air tool products to four primary sectors within the pneumatic tool market; Automotive, Retail, Aerospace and Industrial. It also generates revenue from its Berkley products line, as well as a line of air filters and other OEM parts ("Other").
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | Increase (decrease) | ||||||||||||||
Percent of | Percent of | |||||||||||||||
Revenue | revenue | Revenue | revenue | $ | % | |||||||||||
Automotive | $ | 3,259,000 | 32.8 | % | $ | 3,881,000 | 37.7 | % | $ | (622,000) | (16.0) | % | ||||
Retail | 2,550,000 | 25.7 | 3,020,000 | 29.5 | (470,000) | (15.6) | ||||||||||
Industrial | 1,578,000 | 15.9 | 1,444,000 | 14.0 | 134,000 | 9.3 | ||||||||||
Aerospace | 2,411,000 | 24.3 | 1,777,000 | 17.3 | 634,000 | 35.7 | ||||||||||
Other | 126,000 | 1.3 | 159,000 | 1.5 | (33,000) | (20.8) | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 9,924,000 | 100.0 | % | $ | 10,281,000 | 100.0 | % | $ | (357,000) | (3.5) | % |
Automotive revenue declined this quarter, compared to the same period in 2022, due primarily to an across-the-board price increase in all distribution channels in order to address rising input costs. This change in pricing strategy led to a decline in number of unit sales and thus overall revenue in this category. However, Automotive gross margin improved as a result of this change. The primary factors contributing to the
Hy-Tech
Hy-Tech designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of industrial products which are categorized as ATP for reporting purposes. In addition to Engineered Solutions, products and components manufactured for other companies under their brands are included in the OEM category in the table below. PTG revenue is comprised of products manufactured and sold by Hy-Tech's gear business. NUMATX, Thaxton and other peripheral product lines, such as general machining, are reported as Other.
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | Increase (decrease) | ||||||||||||||
Percent of | Percent of | |||||||||||||||
Revenue | revenue | Revenue | revenue | $ | % | |||||||||||
OEM | $ | 3,073,000 | 52.8 | % | $ | 1,965,000 | 52.6 | % | $ | 1,108,000 | 56.4 | % | ||||
PTG | 1,933,000 | 33.2 | 940,000 | 25.1 | 993,000 | 105.6 | ||||||||||
ATP | 697,000 | 12.0 | 742,000 | 19.8 | (45,000) | (6.1) | ||||||||||
Other | 115,000 | 2.0 | 93,000 | 2.5 | 22,000 | 23.7 | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 5,818,000 | 100.0 | % | $ | 3,740,000 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,078,000 | 55.6 | % |
The
GROSS MARGIN/PROFIT
Three months ended March 31, | Increase | ||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | Amount | % | ||||||||||
Florida Pneumatic | $ | 4,276,000 | $ | 3,949,000 | $ | 327,000 | 8.3 | % | |||||
As percent of respective revenue | 43.1 | % | 38.4 | % | 4.7 | % | pts | ||||||
Hy-Tech | $ | 1,466,000 | $ | 562,000 | $ | 904,000 | 160.9 | ||||||
As percent of respective revenue | 25.2 | % | 15.0 | % | 10.2 | % | pts | ||||||
Total | $ | 5,742,000 | $ | 4,511,000 | $ | 1,231,000 | 27.3 | % | |||||
As percent of respective revenue | 36.5 | % | 32.2 | % | 4.3 | % | pts |
During the first quarter of 2023, Florida Pneumatic's gross margin improved compared to the same period in the prior year principally due to a shift away from the lower margin product lines, Retail and Automotive, to the higher margin, industrial and aerospace categories. Additionally, during 2022, we raised prices in all product categories.
The improvement in Hy-Tech's gross margin is due primarily to its overall product/customer mix. Additionally, cost and expense reductions, coupled with revisions in pricing structure, enabled Hy-Tech to improve its blended gross margin, thus contributing to the overall gross margin improvement. We continue to focus on improving manufacturing overhead absorption, particularly at our PTG facility. While always ongoing, we expect the process of integrating the Jackson Gear Company acquisition to be effectively complete by approximately mid-2023.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") include salaries and related costs, commissions, travel, administrative facilities costs, communications costs and promotional expenses for our direct sales and marketing staff, administrative and executive salaries and related benefits, legal, accounting, and other professional fees as well as general corporate overhead and certain engineering expenses.
During the first quarter of 2023, our SG&A was
OTHER INCOME
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, we recognized a gain of
INTEREST – NET
Three months ended March 31, | (Increase) decrease | |||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | Amount | % | |||||||||
Interest expense attributable to: | ||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ | 124,000 | $ | 48,000 | $ | (76,000) | (158.3) | % | ||||
Amortization expense of debt issue costs | 19,000 | 4,000 | (15,000) | (375.0) | ||||||||
Interest income on ERTC refunds | (34,000) | — | 34,000 | 100.0 | ||||||||
Total | $ | 109,000 | $ | 52,000 | $ | (57,000) | (109.6) | % |
The most significant factor causing the increase in our short-term borrowings interest expense was the growth in the SOFR and prime rates. Most of our borrowings are SOFR plus Applicable Margin. The Applicable Margin, as defined in our Credit Agreement, during the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, was
The amortization expense incurred during the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, is related to the debt issue costs associated with Amendment 11 to our banking facility.
The average balance of short-term borrowings during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023, and 2022, were
INCOME TAXES
At the end of each interim reporting period, we compute an effective tax rate based upon our estimated full year results. This estimate is used to determine the income tax provision or benefit on a year-to-date basis and may change in subsequent interim periods. Accordingly, the effective tax rate for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023, and 2022, were approximately a tax provision rate of
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We monitor such metrics as days' sales outstanding, inventory requirements, inventory turns, estimated future purchasing requirements and capital expenditures to project liquidity needs, as well as evaluate return on assets. Our primary sources of funds are operating cash flows, existing working capital and our Revolver Loan ("Revolver") with our Bank.
We gauge our liquidity and financial stability by various measurements, some of which are shown in the following table:
March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||
Working capital | $ | 21,073,000 | $ | 20,838,000 | ||
Current ratio | 2.57 to 1 | 2.44 to 1 | ||||
Shareholders' equity | $ | 42,184,000 | $ | 41,956,000 |
Credit facility
We and Capital One Bank, NA entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility that, among other things, extended the expiration date to February 8, 2027.
At March 31, 2023, there was approximately
Cash flows
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, cash provided by operating activities was
Our total debt to total book capitalization (total debt divided by total debt plus equity) at both March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, was
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, we used
The major portion of these planned capital expenditures will be for new metal cutting equipment, tooling and information technology hardware and software.
Our liquidity and capital are primarily sourced from our Credit Facility.
Should the need arise whereby the current Credit Agreement is insufficient, we could obtain additional funds based on the value of our real property, and we believe the borrowing under the current Agreement could be increased.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, with respect to our cost of inventory, we encountered price increases in raw materials, imported parts and tools, ocean freight and labor. Additionally, our operating costs continue to encounter cost/price increases. It is difficult to accurately determine what portion of the above referenced increases are attributable to inflation. We have been able to pass through most of the above-mentioned price increases, however we cannot predict our ability to continue this practice, nor to what degree. We intend to continue to actively manage the impact of inflation on our results of operations, however, we cannot reasonably estimate possible future impacts at this time.
ABOUT P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.
P&F Industries, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a leading manufacturer and importer of air-powered tools and accessories sold principally to the aerospace, industrial, automotive, and retail markets. P&F's products are sold under its own trademarks, as well as under the private labels of major manufacturers and retailers.
For information relating to the products and services we offer, please visit our website at www.pfina.com. From there you can link to our subsidiary websites.
OTHER INFORMATION
P&F Industries Inc. has scheduled a conference call on May 11, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time, to discuss its first quarter 2023 results and financial condition. Investors and other interested parties who wish to listen to or participate can dial 1-866-580-3963. It is suggested you call at least 10 minutes prior to the call commencement. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the call will also be available on the Company's website beginning on or about May 12, 2023.
Forward Looking Statement
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act") provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of P&F Industries, Inc., and subsidiaries ("P&F", or the "Company"). P&F and its representatives may, from time-to-time, make written or verbal forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its reports to shareholders. Generally, the inclusion of the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "will," "may," "would," "could," "should," and their opposites and similar expressions identify statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. Any forward-looking statements contained herein, including those related to the Company's future performance, are based upon the Company's historical performance and on current plans, estimates and expectations. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company's actual results for all or part the 2022 fiscal year and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company for a number of reasons including, but not limited to:
- Risks related to the global outbreak of COVID-19 and other public health crises;
- Risks associated with sourcing from overseas;
- Disruption in the global capital and credit markets;
- Importation delays;
- Customer concentration;
- Unforeseen inventory adjustments or changes in purchasing patterns;
- Market acceptance of products;
- Competition;
- Price reductions;
- Exposure to fluctuations in energy prices;
- Exposure to fluctuations within the cost of raw materials;
- The strength of the retail economy in
the United States and abroad; - Adverse changes in currency exchange rates;
- Interest rates;
- Debt and debt service requirements;
- Borrowing and compliance with covenants under our credit facility;
- Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill;
- Retention of key personnel;
- Acquisition of businesses;
- Regulatory environment;
- Litigation and insurance;
- The threat of terrorism and related political instability and economic uncertainty; and
- Business disruptions or other costs associated with information technology, cyber-attacks, system implementations, data privacy or catastrophic losses,
and those other risks and uncertainties described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 ("2022 Form 10-K"), its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and its other reports and statements filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. The Company cautions you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements.
P & F INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
(In Thousands $) | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 561 | $ | 667 | ||||
Accounts receivable - net | 9,139 | 7,370 | ||||||
Inventories | 23,654 | 24,491 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,112 | 2,753 | ||||||
Total current assets | 34,466 | 35,281 | ||||||
Net property and equipment | 9,758 | 9,363 | ||||||
Goodwill | 4,825 | 4,822 | ||||||
Other intangible assets - net | 5,158 | 5,326 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes - net | 472 | 629 | ||||||
Right-of-use assets – operating leases | 5,309 | 5,521 | ||||||
Other assets – net | 78 | 62 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 60,066 | $ | 61,004 | ||||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ | 7,602 | $ | 7,570 | ||||
Accounts payable | 2,219 | 3,094 | ||||||
Accrued compensation and benefits | 1,009 | 1,757 | ||||||
Accrued other liabilities | 1,647 | 1,002 | ||||||
Current leased liabilities – operating leases | 916 | 1,020 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 13,393 | 14,443 | ||||||
Noncurrent leased liabilities – operating leases | 4,426 | 4,535 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 63 | 70 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 17,882 | 19,048 | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 42,184 | 41,956 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 60,066 | $ | 61,004 | ||||
P & F INDUSTRIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) | ||||
Three months Ended March 31, | ||||
(In Thousands $) | 2023 | 2022 | ||
Net revenue | $ | 15,742 | $ | 14,021 |
Cost of sales | 10,000 | 9,510 | ||
Gross profit | 5,742 | 4,511 | ||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 5,175 | 5,173 | ||
Operating income (loss) | 567 | (662) | ||
Other income | 36 | --- | ||
Interest expense | (109) | (52) | ||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 494 | (714) | ||
Income tax (expense) benefit | (157) | 96 | ||
Net income (loss) | $ | 337 | $ | (618) |
P&F INDUSTRIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES | Three months Ended | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) | March 31, | |||||||
(In Thousands $) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 337 | $ | (618) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Non-cash and other charges: | ||||||||
Depreciation | 511 | 443 | ||||||
Amortization of other intangible assets | 173 | 157 | ||||||
Operating lease expense | 237 | 232 | ||||||
Amortization of debt issue costs | 19 | 4 | ||||||
Amortization of consideration payable to a customer | --- | 67 | ||||||
Provision for (recovery of) provision for losses on accounts receivable | 23 | (12) | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 8 | 1 | ||||||
Restricted stock-based compensation | 9 | 8 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 168 | (102) | ||||||
Gain on disposal of fixed assets | (21) | --- | ||||||
Dividends declared but not yet paid | (160) | --- | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (1,783) | (844) | ||||||
Inventories | 861 | (3,243) | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,640 | (144) | ||||||
Accounts payable | (876) | 716 | ||||||
Accrued compensation and benefits | (749) | 270 | ||||||
Accrued other liabilities and other current liabilities | 639 | (672) | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | (239) | (226) | ||||||
Other liabilities | (7) | (9) | ||||||
Total adjustments | 453 | (3,354) | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) by operating activities | 790 | (3,972) |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | $ | (905) | $ | (380) | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets | 21 | --- | |||||||||||||||||
Purchase of net assets of the Jackson Gear Company business | --- | (2,300) | |||||||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (884) | (2,680) | |||||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||||||||||||||||||
Bank financing costs | (35) | --- | |||||||||||||||||
Net proceeds from short-term borrowings | 33 | 6,757 | |||||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (2) | 6,757 | |||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (10) | (2) | |||||||||||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash | (106) | 103 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash at beginning of period | 667 | 539 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash at end of period | $ | 561 | $ | 642 | |||||||||||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for: | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 119 | $ | 36 | |||||||||||||||
Noncash information: | |||||||||||||||||||
Right of Use ("ROU") assets recognized for new operating lease liabilities | $ | --- | $ | 987 |
P & F INDUSTRIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE AND RECONCILIATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COMPUTATION OF (EBITDIA) - EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION, IMPAIRMENT, AND AMORIZATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(UNAUDITED) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In Thousands $) | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 337 | $ | (618) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 684 | 600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 109 | 52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 157 | (96) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA (1) | $ | 1,287 | $ | (62) |
(1) | The Company discloses a tabular comparison of EBITDIA, which is a non-GAAP measure because it is instrumental in comparing the results from period to period. The Company's management believes that the comparison of EBITDIA provides greater insight into the Company's results of operations for the periods presented. EBITDIA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income as reported on the face of our statement of operations |
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