Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. Reports Financial Results For First Quarter FY 2024

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Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. reported a net income of $295K on revenues of $2.9 million for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year. Revenues increased by 27% compared to the year-ago quarter, while the gross margin percentage improved to 45%. Operating expenses decreased by 19% and operating income was $420K. Cash balances improved to $6.5 million, but backlog decreased to $5.3 million. The Kansas Appellate Court denied the appeal motion, and the company is evaluating further options.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. (“Tel-Instrument,” “TIC,” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: TIKK), a leading designer and manufacturer of avionics test and measurement solutions, today reported a net income of $295K ($0.07 per basic and $0.06 per diluted share) on revenues of $2.9 million for the first quarter of 2024 fiscal year, ended June 30, 2023.

Notes On First Quarter:

• Revenues for the first quarter were $2.9 million, a 27% increase from $2.3 million in the year-ago quarter.
• The gross margin percentage increased to 45% versus 37% in the year-ago quarter.
• Operating expenses decreased by $205K, a 19% decline versus the year ago level as a result of funded engineering projects.
• Operating income was $420K as compared to an operating loss of $244K in the year ago quarter.
• Net income was $295K or $0.07 per share, compared to net loss of $233K or $(0.10) per share in the year-ago quarter.
• The Company recorded $706K in positive cash-flow from operating activities for the quarter with cash balances improving to $6.5 million.
• Backlog decreased to $5.3 million at the end of the first quarter, a $1.2 million decrease from the prior quarter-end.

Additionally, the Kansas Appellate Court denied our appeal motion on July 21, 2023. We continue to explore available options for next steps, including filing a further appeal.

Mr. Jeffrey O’Hara, Tel-Instrument’s President and CEO commented: “We were extremely disappointed with the decision of the Kansas Appellate Court and are currently evaluating whether to pay the full judgment amount or appeal the decision to the Kansas Supreme Court. We were pleased with the revenue growth and profitability for the first quarter, although parts availability and lead times continue to hamper production. We are predicting solid growth for the remainder of this fiscal year. Notable orders received in the second quarter include a $875k TS-4530A software upgrade project for the U.S. Army and a $1.7 million order for Germany for T-4530i units. This T-4530i order has been received by our European distributor and we are waiting for them to issue the purchase order to TIC. We have also submitted a quote for 111 MADL test sets totaling $1.5 million and we expect a contract award this year. Additionally, TIC has $2 million of remaining funding for the CRAFT ECP. The Test Readiness Review (“TRR”) will take place late in the Spring of 2024 and this is expected to generate an additional $1.2 million of revenues. The production contract should commence later next year and is expected to generate annual revenues of up to $5 million per year. The SDR/OMNI continues to receive positive reviews from our customers, and we expect larger volume orders to start this Fall.

From a cash perspective, we have sufficient liquidity to pay the Aeroflex judgment amount in full if we elect not to appeal. TIC’s Board has also indicated its willingness to invest additional capital if needed to support our growth plans.

About Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp.

Tel-Instrument is a leading designer and manufacturer of avionics test and measurement solutions for the global commercial air transport, general aviation, and government/military aerospace and defense markets. Tel-Instrument provides instruments to test, measure, calibrate, and repair a wide range of airborne navigation and communication equipment. For further information please visit our website at www.telinstrument.com.

This press release includes statements that are not historical in nature and may be characterized as “forward-looking statements,” including those related to future financial and operating results, benefits, and synergies of the combined companies, statements concerning the Company’s outlook, pricing trends, and forces within the industry, the completion dates of capital projects, expected sales growth, cost reduction strategies, and their results, long-term goals of the Company and other statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. All predictions as to future results contain a measure of uncertainty and, accordingly, actual results could differ materially. Among the factors which could cause a difference are: changes in the general economy; changes in demand for the Company’s products or in the cost and availability of its raw materials; the actions of its competitors; the success of our customers; technological change; changes in employee relations; government regulations; litigation, including its inherent uncertainty; difficulties in plant operations and materials; transportation, environmental matters; and other unforeseen circumstances. A number of these factors are discussed in the Company’s previous filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

TEL-INSTRUMENT ELECTRONICS CORP. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
		June 30, 2023				March 31, 2023
		(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash		$	4,531,637			$	3,839,398
Accounts receivable, net			1,237,544				900,881
Inventories, net			3,606,661				3,586,065
Restricted cash to support appeal bond			2,011,133				2,011,083
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			244,448				817,625
Total current assets			11,631,423				11,155,052
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net			86,876				85,167
Operating lease right-of-use assets			1,476,765				1,526,551
Deferred tax asset, net			2,547,388				2,627,935
Other long-term assets			35,109				35,109
Total assets		$	15,777,561			$	15,429,814
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Line of credit		$	690,000			$	690,000
Operating lease liabilities – current portion			204,065				202,087
Accounts payable			313,222				322,582
Deferred revenues - current portion			107,296				123,117
Accrued expenses ‐vacation pay, payroll and payroll withholdings			304,450				240,034
Accrued legal damages			6,430,943				6,360,698
Accrued expenses - other			166,046				157,896
Total current liabilities			8,216,022				8,096,414
Operating lease liabilities – long-term			1,272,700				1,324,464
Other long term liabilities			51,438				53,416
Deferred revenues – long-term			157,203				173,883
Total liabilities			9,697,363				9,648,177
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.10 per share
Preferred stock, 500,000 shares 8% Cumulative Series A Convertible
Preferred
authorized, issued and outstanding, par value $0.10 per share			3,935,998				3,875,998
Preferred stock, 166,667 shares 8% Cumulative Series B Convertible
Preferred
authorized, issued and outstanding, par value $0.10 per share			1,227,367				1,207,367
Common stock, 7,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.10 per share, 3,255,887 and 3,255,887 shares issued and outstanding, respectively			325,586				325,586
Additional paid-in capital			6,644,804				6,721,535
Accumulated deficit			(6,053,557	)			(6,348,849	)
Total stockholders’ equity			6,080,198				5,781,637
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	15,777,561			$	15,429,814

TEL-INSTRUMENT ELECTRONICS CORP. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2023				June 30, 2022
Net sales		$	2,866,929			$	2,253,757
Cost of sales			1,572,380				1,418,572
Gross margin			1,294,549				835,185
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative			584,858				556,933
Engineering, research, and development			289,441				522,103
Total operating expenses			874,299				1,079,036
Income (loss) from operations			420,250				(243,851	)
Other (expense) income:
Interest income			39,289				986
Interest expense – other			(13,455	)			-
Interest expense – judgement			(70,245	)			(51,920	)
Total other net expense			(44,411	)			(50,934	)
Income (loss) before income taxes			375,839				(294,785	)
Income tax expense (benefit)			80,547				(61,916	)
Net income (loss)			295,292				(232,869	)
Preferred dividends			(80,000	)			(80,000	)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders		$	215,292			$	(312,869	)
Basic net income (loss) per common share		$	0.07			$	(0.10	)
Diluted net income (loss) per common share		$	0.06			$	(0.10	)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			3,255,887				3,255,887
Diluted			5,215,665				3,255,887

 

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Pauline Romeo

Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp.

(201) 933-1600 (Ext 309)

Source: Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp.

FAQ

What was Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp.'s net income for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year?

Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. reported a net income of $295K for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.

What were the revenues for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year?

The revenues for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year were $2.9 million.

What was the percentage increase in revenues compared to the year-ago quarter?

Revenues increased by 27% compared to the year-ago quarter.

What was the gross margin percentage for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year?

The gross margin percentage was 45% for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.

What was the operating income for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year?

The operating income was $420K for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.

What was the cash balance at the end of the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year?

The cash balances improved to $6.5 million at the end of the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.

What was the backlog at the end of the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year?

The backlog decreased to $5.3 million at the end of the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.

What was the decision of the Kansas Appellate Court?

The Kansas Appellate Court denied the appeal motion.

What options is Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. considering after the decision of the Kansas Appellate Court?

Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. is currently evaluating whether to pay the full judgment amount or appeal the decision to the Kansas Supreme Court.