RCM Technologies, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results
- Revenue for the current quarter increased by 1.1% to $71.0 million compared to the prior year.
- Gross profit and GAAP operating income showed growth for the current quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the current quarter improved to $8.9 million.
- GAAP net income per diluted share increased to $0.65 for the current quarter.
- For the current year, revenue decreased by 7.5% to $263.2 million.
- GAAP net income for the year was $16.8 million, down from $20.9 million in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA and net income per diluted share improved for the current quarter.
- The company aims for $20 million in cash flow from operations in fiscal 2024.
- None.
Insights
The financial results of RCM Technologies for both the thirteen and fifty-two weeks ending December 30, 2023, demonstrate a nuanced performance with varied implications for stakeholders. While the company reported a slight increase in quarterly revenue and a notable improvement in gross profit, the annual figures show a decline in both revenue and gross profit. This mixed performance could suggest that while the company may be implementing effective cost control or pricing strategies in the short term, there might be underlying challenges in sustaining long-term growth.
It is particularly noteworthy that the company's adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income per diluted share have increased on a quarterly basis, signaling improved operational efficiency and profitability. However, the decline in annual operating income and net income warrants attention, as it could be indicative of competitive pressures or market saturation affecting the company's core business segments.
Investors may find the CFO's comment on improved cash collections and the confidence in achieving a $20 million cash flow from operations in fiscal 2024 to be a positive forward-looking statement. This could potentially signal to the market that management is focused on liquidity and cash management, which is critical for the company's ability to invest in growth opportunities and service any existing debt.
RCM Technologies' performance must be contextualized within the broader industry trends of business and technology solutions. The modest revenue growth in the quarterly comparison, juxtaposed with the annual revenue decline, might reflect shifting demand for the company's services or increased competition. The technology sector is rapidly evolving and companies like RCM Technologies must continuously innovate to maintain market share.
From a market perspective, the positive quarterly results, including the growth in adjusted EBITDA, could be a sign that RCM Technologies is adapting well to market demands and operational challenges. It is also encouraging to see that all three business segments are contributing to growth, as diversification can be a key strength in the face of sector volatility.
However, the annual decline in key financial metrics could raise concerns about the company's strategic direction and market position. Investors and analysts will likely scrutinize the company's upcoming conference call for insights into management's plans to address these challenges and capitalize on market opportunities.
The financial results of RCM Technologies reflect broader economic conditions that may be impacting the business and technology solutions sector. While the quarterly increase in revenue and gross profit suggests resilience in the face of economic headwinds, the annual figures indicate a contraction that could be associated with broader macroeconomic factors such as reduced business spending due to economic uncertainty or supply chain disruptions.
Additionally, the company's focus on cash flow generation as a goal for fiscal 2024 suggests a strategic emphasis on financial stability in an uncertain economic climate. The ability to generate strong cash flow is essential for weathering economic downturns and investing in strategic initiatives that can drive future growth.
Stakeholders should consider how macroeconomic trends, such as interest rate changes, inflation and shifts in consumer and business spending, could influence the company's performance moving forward. The management's commentary during the upcoming conference call could provide valuable insights into how RCM Technologies plans to navigate these economic challenges and leverage any potential opportunities that may arise.
PENNSAUKEN, N.J., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RCM Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: RCMT), a premier provider of business and technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize the operational performance of its customers through the adaptation and deployment of advanced engineering, specialty health care, and information technology services, today announced financial results for the thirteen and fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 2023.
RCM Technologies reported revenue of
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Bradley Vizi, Executive Chairman of RCM Technologies, commented, “We finished 2023 strong with
Kevin Miller, Chief Financial Officer of RCM Technologies, commented, “Improved cash collections in the first quarter have helped bolster our confidence in achieving our goal of
Conference Call
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, RCM Technologies will host a conference call to discuss these results. The call will begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The dial-in number is (800) 285-6670.
About RCM
RCM Technologies (NasdaqGM: RCMT) is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure and modernization of industries through advanced technologies, RCM is a provider of services in Health Care, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, Process & Industrial, Life Sciences and Data & Solutions. www.rcmt.com.
The statements contained in this release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements often include words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” “plan,” “seek,” “could,” “can,” “should,” “are confident” or similar expressions. In addition, statements that are not historical should also be considered forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our experience in the industry, and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors we believe are appropriate in these circumstances. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to demand for the Company’s services, expectations regarding our future revenues and other financial results, our pipeline, and potential project wins, and our expectations for investment and growth in our business. Such statements are based on current expectations that involve several known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause actual events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risk, uncertainties, and other factors may emerge from time to time that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Investors are directed to consider such risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company assumes no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as may be required by law.
Tables to Follow
| RCM Technologies, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) | ||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | ||||||
| December 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||
| Revenue | $ | 71,028 | $ | 70,221 | ||
| Cost of services | 49,397 | 49,755 | ||||
| Gross profit | 21,631 | 20,466 | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 13,403 | 13,433 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 276 | 266 | ||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 46 | 46 | ||||
| Remeasurement of acquisition related contingent consideration | - | (88 | ) | |||
| Operating income | 7,906 | 6,809 | ||||
| Other expense, net | 532 | 349 | ||||
| Income before income taxes | 7,374 | 6,460 | ||||
| Income tax expense | 2,119 | 1,623 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 5,255 | $ | 4,837 | ||
| Diluted net earnings per share data | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.48 | ||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 8,142,184 | 10,076,898 | ||||
| Fifty-Two Weeks Ended | ||||||
| December 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||
| Revenue | $ | 263,237 | $ | 284,680 | ||
| Cost of services | 186,541 | 201,753 | ||||
| Gross profit | 76,696 | 82,927 | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 52,185 | 53,395 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 1,032 | 995 | ||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 182 | 46 | ||||
| Gain on sale of assets | (395 | ) | (219 | ) | ||
| Remeasurement of acquisition related contingent consideration | - | (88 | ) | |||
| Operating income | 23,692 | 28,798 | ||||
| Other expense, net | 1,497 | 318 | ||||
| Income before income taxes | 22,195 | 28,480 | ||||
| Income tax expense | 5,364 | 7,591 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 16,831 | $ | 20,889 | ||
| Diluted net earnings per share data | $ | 1.96 | $ | 2.00 | ||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 8,592,572 | 10,442,176 | ||||
RCM Technologies, Inc.
Supplemental Operating Results on a Non-GAAP Basis
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
The following non-GAAP measures, which adjust for the categories of expenses described below, are non-GAAP financial measures. Our management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures (“Adjusted operating income,” “EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA”) are useful information for investors, shareholders, and other stakeholders of our Company in gauging our results of operations on an ongoing basis and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of our current financial performance and period-to-period comparisons. Adjusted operating income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered alternatives to net income as an indicator of performance. In addition, Adjusted operating income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not take into account changes in certain assets and liabilities and interest and income taxes that can affect cash flows. We do not intend the presentation of these non-GAAP measures to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should be read-only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The following unaudited table presents the Company’s GAAP net income and the corresponding adjustments used to calculate Adjusted operating income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the thirteen and fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Fifty-Two Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
| December 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||
| GAAP operating income | $ | 7,906 | $ | 6,809 | $ | 23,692 | $ | 28,798 | ||||
| Adjustments | ||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of assets | - | - | (395 | ) | (219 | ) | ||||||
| Remeasurement of acquisition related contingent consideration | - | (88 | ) | - | (88 | ) | ||||||
| Equity compensation | 641 | 452 | 2,092 | 1,582 | ||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP) | $ | 8,547 | $ | 7,173 | $ | 25,389 | $ | 30,073 | ||||
| GAAP net income | $ | 5,255 | $ | 4,837 | $ | 16,831 | $ | 20,889 | ||||
| Income tax expense | 2,119 | 1,623 | 5,364 | 7,591 | ||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 429 | 169 | 1,399 | 370 | ||||||||
| Depreciation of property and equipment | 276 | 266 | 1,032 | 995 | ||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 46 | 46 | 182 | 46 | ||||||||
| EBITDA (non-GAAP) | $ | 8,125 | $ | 6,941 | $ | 24,808 | $ | 29,891 | ||||
| Adjustments | ||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of assets | - | - | (395 | ) | (219 | ) | ||||||
| Remeasurement of acquisition related contingent consideration | - | (88 | ) | - | (88 | ) | ||||||
| Loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions | 103 | 180 | 98 | (52 | ) | |||||||
| Equity compensation | 641 | 452 | 2,092 | 1,582 | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) | $ | 8,869 | $ | 7,485 | $ | 26,603 | $ | 31,114 | ||||
| RCM Technologies, Inc. Supplemental Operating Results on a Non-GAAP Basis (Continued) (Unaudited) (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Fifty-Two Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
| December 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||
| GAAP net income | $ | 5,255 | $ | 4,837 | $ | 16,831 | $ | 20,889 | ||||
| Adjustments | ||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of assets | - | - | (395 | ) | (219 | ) | ||||||
| Remeasurement of acquisition related contingent consideration | - | (88 | ) | - | (88 | ) | ||||||
| Loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions | 103 | 180 | 98 | (52 | ) | |||||||
| Equity compensation | 641 | 452 | 2,092 | 1,582 | ||||||||
| Tax impact from normalized rate | (186 | ) | (147 | ) | (467 | ) | (356 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) | $ | 5,813 | $ | 5,234 | $ | 18,159 | $ | 21,756 | ||||
| GAAP diluted net earnings per share | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 1.96 | $ | 2.00 | ||||
| Adjustments | ||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of assets | - | - | ($ | 0.05 | ) | ($ | 0.02 | ) | ||||
| Remeasurement of acquisition related contingent consideration | - | (0.01 | ) | - | ($ | 0.01 | ) | |||||
| Loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions | 0.01 | 0.02 | $ | 0.01 | ($ | 0.01 | ) | |||||
| Equity compensation | 0.07 | 0.05 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.15 | ||||||
| Tax impact from normalized rate | (0.02 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ($ | 0.05 | ) | ($ | 0.03 | ) | ||
| Adjusted diluted net earnings per share (non-GAAP) | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 2.11 | $ | 2.08 | ||||
| RCM Technologies, Inc. Summary of Selected Income Statement Data (Unaudited) (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended December 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Specialty Health Care | Engineering | Life Sciences and IT | Consolidated | |||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 36,688 | $ | 22,719 | $ | 11,621 | $ | 71,028 | ||||
| Cost of services | 25,686 | 16,589 | 7,122 | 49,397 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 11,002 | 6,130 | 4,499 | 21,631 | ||||||||
| Gross profit margin | 30.0 | % | 27.0 | % | 38.7 | % | 30.5 | % | ||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Specialty Health Care | Engineering | Life Sciences and IT | Consolidated | |||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 35,810 | $ | 24,211 | $ | 10,200 | $ | 70,221 | ||||
| Cost of services | 24,771 | 18,565 | 6,419 | 49,755 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 11,039 | $ | 5,646 | $ | 3,781 | $ | 20,466 | ||||
| Gross profit margin | 30.8 | % | 23.3 | % | 37.1 | % | 29.15 | % | ||||
| Fifty-Two Weeks Ended December 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Specialty Health Care | Engineering | Life Sciences and IT | Consolidated | |||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 136,241 | $ | 84,675 | $ | 42,321 | $ | 263,237 | ||||
| Cost of services | 96,309 | 64,071 | 26,161 | 186,541 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 39,932 | 20,604 | 16,160 | 76,696 | ||||||||
| Gross profit margin | 29.3 | % | 24.3 | % | 38.2 | % | 29.1 | % | ||||
| Fifty-Two Weeks Ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Specialty Health Care | Engineering | Life Sciences and IT | Consolidated | |||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 159,448 | $ | 85,937 | $ | 39,295 | $ | 284,680 | ||||
| Cost of services | 111,543 | 64,218 | 25,992 | 201,753 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 47,905 | $ | 21,719 | $ | 13,303 | $ | 82,927 | ||||
| Gross profit margin | 30.0 | % | 25.3 | % | 33.9 | % | 29.1 | % | ||||
| RCM Technologies, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In Thousands, Except Share Amounts) | ||||||||
| December 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 6,284 | $ | 339 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 70,690 | 50,762 | ||||||
| Contract assets | 8,891 | 3,280 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,637 | 4,636 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 90,502 | 59,017 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 4,005 | 2,098 | ||||||
| Other assets: | ||||||||
| Deposits | 313 | 173 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net, domestic | - | - | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets, foreign | 55 | - | ||||||
| Goodwill | 22,147 | 22,147 | ||||||
| Operating right of use asset | 2,779 | 3,665 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 683 | 864 | ||||||
| Total other assets | 25,977 | 26,849 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 120,484 | $ | 87,964 | ||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | |||||||||
| Contract liabilities | 31,102 | 9,767 | |||||||
| Accrued payroll and related costs | 11,203 | 13,023 | |||||||
| Finance lease payable | 233 | 462 | |||||||
| Income taxes payable | 330 | 85 | |||||||
| Operating right of use liability | 693 | 1,349 | |||||||
| Contingent consideration from acquisitions | 300 | 472 | |||||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,881 | 1,119 | |||||||
| Total current liabilities | 58,196 | 40,424 | |||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net, foreign | 187 | 166 | |||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net, domestic | 1,568 | 1,495 | |||||||
| Finance lease payable | - | 232 | |||||||
| Contingent consideration from acquisitions, net of current portion | 1,671 | 1,970 | |||||||
| Operating right of use liability, net of current portion | 2,268 | 2,932 | |||||||
| Borrowings under line of credit | 30,804 | 8,783 | |||||||
| Total liabilities | 94,694 | 56,002 | |||||||
| Contingencies (note 16) and Commitments (note 18) | |||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||
| Preferred stock, | |||||||||
| no shares issued or outstanding | - | - | |||||||
| Common stock, | |||||||||
| 17,673,427 shares issued and 7,844,821 shares outstanding at December 30, 2023, 17,287,967 shares issued and 9,285,318 shares outstanding at December 31, 2022 and 16,903,157 shares issued and 10,290,935 shares outstanding at January 1, 2022 | 882 | 863 | |||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 116,579 | 113,878 | |||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (2,813 | ) | (2,863 | ) | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (19,265 | ) | (36,096 | ) | |||||
| Treasury stock, 9,828,606 shares at December 30, 2023, 8,002,649 shares at December 31, 2022 and 6,612,222 shares at January 1, 2022 | (69,593 | ) | (43,820 | ) | |||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 25,790 | 31,962 | |||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |||||||||
| RCM Technologies, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In Thousands) | |||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||||
| December 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Net income | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used in operating activities | 1,526 | 2,989 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | (13,880 | ) | 81 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 678 | (2,953 | ) | ||||
| Net of transit accounts receivable and payable | (6,660 | ) | 6,431 | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 292 | 3,440 | |||||
| Accrued payroll and related costs | (3,421 | ) | (4,211 | ) | |||
| Right of use liabilities | (337 | ) | (336 | ) | |||
| Income taxes payable | 80 | (2,298 | ) | ||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,546 | (441 | ) | ||||
| Deposits | (145 | ) | 3 | ||||
| Total adjustments | (20,321 | ) | 2,705 | ||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | ( | ) | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,056 | ) | (4,367 | ) | |||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 22,706 | (3,659 | ) | ||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 46 | 62 | |||||
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ) | |||||
| Common stock repurchase | (1,324 | ) | (11,166 | ) | |||
| Fifty-Two Weeks Ended | |||||||
| December 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Net income | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used in operating activities | 4,321 | 4,539 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | (20,576 | ) | (1,509 | ) | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3 | (2,350 | ) | ||||
| Net of transit accounts receivable and payable | 15,724 | 5,433 | |||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (1,506 | ) | 4,919 | ||||
| Accrued payroll and related costs | (1,825 | ) | 24 | ||||
| Right of use liabilities | (1,353 | ) | (1,642 | ) | |||
| Income taxes payable | 242 | 276 | |||||
| Deferred revenue | 762 | (2,299 | ) | ||||
| Deposits | (141 | ) | 3 | ||||
| Total adjustments | (4,349 | ) | 7,394 | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 12,482 | 28,283 | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,536 | ) | (4,820 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (3,852 | ) | (23,127 | ) | |||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (149 | ) | (232 | ) | |||
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 5,945 | ||||||
| Common stock repurchase | (25,773 | ) | (17,560 | ) | |||
| RCM Technologies, Inc. | Tel: 856.356.4500 | Corporate Contacts: |
| 2500 McClellan Avenue | info@rcmt.com | Bradley S. Vizi |
| Pennsauken, NJ 08109 | www.rcmt.com | Executive Chairman |
| Kevin D. Miller | ||
| Chief Financial Officer |
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