Smith-Midland Announces Second Quarter 2020 Results

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Smith-Midland Corporation (OTCQX:SMID) reported a 600 basis point improvement in Gross Margin for the second quarter of 2020, reaching 20%, despite a 4% revenue decline to $10.5 million. Net income surged by 53% to $441,000, driven by a 50% increase in Earnings Per Share (EPS), now at $0.09. The company experienced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic but has seen improvements in rental revenue, which is crucial for its strategic shift. As of June 30, 2020, total cash and investments stood at $5.6 million with notable project bids ahead.

Positive

• 600 basis point improvement in Gross Margin from Q1 2020 to 20%.
• Net income increased 53% to $441,000.
• Diluted EPS rose to $0.09 from $0.06 in the prior year.
• 56% increase in Barrier Rental Revenue compared to the prior year's second quarter.
• Largest rental backlog in the Company's history established.

Negative

• 4% decrease in revenue year-over-year for Q2 2020.
• 3% decrease in six-month revenues compared to the prior year.
• Pre-tax income decline of $291,000 in the first half of 2020.

• Company reports 600 basis point improvement in Gross Margin over the first quarter 2020, or 43%
• Earnings Per Share increases 50% compared to the prior year second quarter
• Barrier Rental Revenue increases 56% over the prior year second quarter

MIDLAND, VA / ACCESSWIRE / August 11, 2020 / Smith-Midland Corporation (the Company) (OTCQX:SMID), which develops, manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast concrete products for use primarily in the construction, transportation, and utilities industries, today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

Second Quarter 2020 Results

The Company reported second quarter revenues of $10.5 million, a 4% decrease from the prior-year quarter. Gross margin for the quarter was 20%, an increase of 300 basis points from the second quarter of 2019. Pre-tax income for the second quarter of 2020 was $571,000 compared to pre-tax income of $374,000 in 2019, an increase of $197,000. Net income for the second quarter increased 53% to $441,000, as compared to net income of $288,000 in same quarter a year ago. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.09, compared to $0.06 in the second quarter of 2019.

Six Months 2020 Results

The Company reported six month revenues of $20.3 million for 2020, a 3% decrease from the same period in the prior year. Pre-tax income for the first half of 2020 was $522,000 compared to pre-tax income of $813,000 in same period of 2019, a decrease of $291,000. Net income for the first half of 2020 was $403,000, compared to net income of $628,000 in first half of 2019. Diluted earnings per share were $0.08 for the first half of 2020, compared to $0.12 for the first six months of 2019.

CEO Commentary

"We are pleased with our second quarter results, showing both an improvement to gross margin and net income despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that we are facing," said Ashley Smith, President and CEO of Smith-Midland. "The significant increase in rental revenue, which carries higher margins than product sales, helped improve gross margin by 600 basis points over the first quarter 2020 and contributed to our bottom-line. This improvement exemplifies the execution of our long-term strategy moving towards barrier rentals as compared to barrier sales.

"The Company was impacted during the second quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturing experienced manpower challenges as associates were unable to work, therefore reducing production volumes. Currently, there is minimal workforce impact and production has resumed as scheduled. However, there is still significant uncertainty surrounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with respect to funding projects, production volumes, and the overall economy. Smith-Midland is closely monitoring the current and potential future impacts of the pandemic on its operations, employees, customers, and supply chain. The Company continues to follow virus-prevention protocols consistent with the recommendations provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

"The increase to our rental fleet at the end of 2019 has proven extremely beneficial for the Company through the first six months of 2020," Mr. Smith continued. "We delivered on the $1.1 million rental contract on I-81, and have also established the largest rental backlog in the Company's history. Despite the current pandemic, we are optimistic for the remainder of the year, and into 2021, with the current backlog, sizeable project bids, and expected awards on various projects in our markets."

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had cash and investments totaling $5.6 million, with accounts receivable of $10.8 million. Total outstanding debt on notes payable increased to $8.0 million at the recent quarter end, with the Company receiving a loan under the Paycheck Protection Plan in the amount of $2.7 million during the second quarter of 2020.

About Smith-Midland

Smith-Midland develops, manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast concrete products for use primarily in the construction, transportation and utilities industries. Management and the Board own approximately 17.5% of SMID stock, aligning with shareholder values.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors which might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the risk that the COVID-19 outbreak may significantly adversely affect future operations, product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, general business and economic conditions, our debt exposure, the effect of the Company's accounting policies and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2020				2019				2020				2019
Revenue
Product sales		$	6,699			$	7,327			$	13,550			$	14,831
Barrier rentals			907				582				1,650				1,163
Royalty income			413				429				681				735
Shipping and installation revenue			2,431				2,514				4,394				4,312
Total revenue			10,450				10,852				20,275				21,041
Cost of goods sold			8,073				8,696				16,297				16,663
Gross profit			2,377				2,156				3,978				4,378
Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses			1,230				1,143				2,282				2,350
Selling expenses			574				640				1,164				1,207
Total operating expenses			1,804				1,783				3,446				3,557
Operating income (loss)			573				373				532				821
Other income (expense)
Interest expense			(57	)			(40	)			(113	)			(85	)
Interest income			9				11				17				21
Gain on sale of assets			30				10				66				12
Other income			16				20				20				44
Total other income (expense)			(2)				1				(10)				(8)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)			571				374				522				813
Income tax expense (benefit)			130				86				119				185
Net income (loss)		$	441			$	288			$	403			$	628
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share		$	0.09			$	0.06			$	0.08			$	0.12
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic			5,184				5,134				5,184				5,134
Diluted			5,184				5,143				5,184				5,141

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

ASSETS		June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)				December 31, 2019
Current assets
Cash		$	4,404			$	1,364
Investment securities, available-for-sale, at fair value			1,189				1,176
Accounts receivable, net
Trade - billed (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $401 and $333), including contract retentions			10,757				12,723
Trade - unbilled			502				310
Inventories, net
Raw materials			642				488
Finished goods			1,466				1,754
Prepaid expenses and other assets			845				784
Refundable income taxes			296				432
Total current assets			20,101				19,031
Property and equipment, net			19,240				17,735
Deferred buy-back lease asset, net			4,655				5,042
Other assets			335				307
Total assets		$	44,331			$	42,115
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable - trade		$	3,118			$	3,180
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			311				125
Deferred revenue			1,614				1,891
Accrued compensation			885				1,075
Dividend payable			-				282
Deferred buy-back lease obligation			1,184				966
Operating lease liabilities			82				81
Current maturities of notes payable			2,057				925
Customer deposits			826				1,077
Total current liabilities			10,077				9,602
Deferred revenue			512				241
Deferred buy-back lease obligation			4,410				5,183
Operating lease liabilities			254				296
Notes payable - less current maturities			5,965				4,086
Deferred tax liability			1,889				1,886
Total liabilities			23,107				21,294
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 8,000,000 shares; 5,224,911 and 5,224,911 issued and 5,183,991 and 5,164,324 outstanding, respectively			52				52
Additional paid-in capital			6,242				6,242
Treasury stock, at cost, 40,920			(102	)			(102	)
Retained earnings			15,032				14,629
Total stockholders' equity			21,224				20,821
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	44,331			$	42,115

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)

		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2020				2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	403			$	628
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			1,180				873
Gain on sale of assets			(66	)			(12	)
Unrealized (gain) loss			(3	)			(14	)
Allowance for doubtful accounts			68				56
Stock compensation			-				154
Deferred taxes			3				(90	)
(Increase) decrease in
Accounts receivable - billed			1,898				1,141
Accounts receivable - unbilled			(192	)			1,046
Inventories			134				557
Prepaid expenses and other assets			(101	)			(41	)
Refundable income taxes			136				697
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable - trade			(62	)			(1,653	)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			186				(426	)
Deferred revenue			(6	)			345
Accrued compensation			(190	)			(734	)
Deferred buy-back lease obligation			(555	)			36
Customer deposits			(251	)			(417	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			2,582				2,136
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale			(15	)			(16	)
Purchases of property and equipment			(2,326	)			(1,996	)
Deferred buy-back lease asset			-				(361	)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets			71				7
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(2,270	)			(2,366	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the line-of-credit construction draw			-				500
Proceeds from long-term borrowings			5,426				49
Repayments of long-term borrowings			(2,416	)			(343	)
Dividends paid on common stock			(282	)			(281	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			2,728				(75	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash			3,040				(305	)
Cash
Beginning of period			1,364				1,946
End of period		$	4,404			$	1,641
Supplemental Cash Flow information:
Non-cash transaction - right of use asset and lease liability upon lease standard adoption		$	-			$	414
Cash payments for interest		$	113			$	85
Cash payments for income taxes		$	1			$	35

For more complete information on Smith-Midland Corporation, visit the Company's website at SMITHMIDLAND.com. The "Investor Relations" area will include the Company's Form

10-K.

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FAQ

What were the second quarter 2020 earnings for Smith-Midland Corporation (SMID)?

Smith-Midland Corporation reported second quarter revenues of $10.5 million, a 4% decline from the previous year, with net income increasing 53% to $441,000.

How did COVID-19 impact Smith-Midland Corporation's second quarter results?

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted manufacturing and reduced production volumes, although production has resumed and there is minimal workforce impact now.

What was the gross margin improvement reported by Smith-Midland Corporation?

Smith-Midland Corporation achieved a 600 basis point improvement in gross margin, reaching 20% for the second quarter of 2020.

What is the current backlog for Smith-Midland Corporation (SMID)?

The company has established the largest rental backlog in its history, contributing positively to its future outlook.

What are the earnings per share (EPS) figures for Smith-Midland Corporation for Q2 2020?

Diluted earnings per share for Q2 2020 were reported at $0.09, up from $0.06 in Q2 2019.