TechPrecision Corporation Reports FY 2024 Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results

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TechPrecision (NASDAQ:TPCS) reported financial results for Q4 and FY 2024 ended March 31, 2024. Key highlights include:

- Q4 net sales increased 15% to $8.6 million
- FY 2024 net sales rose 1% to $31.6 million
- Backlog grew to $50 million
- Q4 gross profit up 45% due to improved Stadco throughput
- FY 2024 gross profit down 16% to $4.1 million
- Q4 operating loss of $2.5 million, FY 2024 operating loss of $4.6 million
- One-time expenses of $3 million related to terminated Votaw acquisition
- Working capital negative $2.9 million due to debt covenant violation

The company expects to deliver its backlog over the next 1-3 fiscal years with gross margin expansion. TechPrecision is working to resolve financial staffing issues and file Q1 FY25 results as soon as possible.

Positive

• Q4 net sales increased 15% year-over-year to $8.6 million
• Backlog grew to $50 million, indicating strong customer confidence
• Q4 gross profit increased 45% due to improved throughput at Stadco
• Stadco Q4 net sales increased 70% year-over-year to $4.6 million
• Company expects gross margin expansion in future backlog delivery

Negative

• FY 2024 operating loss increased to $4.6 million from $1.1 million in FY 2023
• One-time expenses of $3 million related to terminated Votaw acquisition
• Working capital turned negative $2.9 million due to debt covenant violation
• FY 2024 gross profit decreased 16% to $4.1 million
• All long-term debt ($7.6 million) reclassified as current liabilities
• Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $0.1 million from $0.5 million year-over-year

Financial Analyst

TechPrecision's Q4 and FY2024 results reveal a mixed financial picture. The 15% increase in Q4 net sales to $8.6 million and the 45% rise in gross profit are positive indicators. However, the substantial one-time expenses related to the failed Votaw acquisition significantly impacted the bottom line. The negative working capital of $2.9 million and the debt covenant violation are concerning, potentially indicating liquidity issues. The increased backlog of $50 million suggests future revenue potential, but execution will be important given the current financial constraints.

Market Research Analyst

The defense and precision industrial sectors remain resilient, as evidenced by TechPrecision's growing backlog. However, the company's operational challenges, particularly at Ranor, indicate potential market share vulnerabilities. The 70% increase in Stadco's net sales suggests a shift in product mix and customer demand. The company's financial staffing issues and delayed Q1FY25 filings may impact investor confidence in the short term. The terminated Votaw acquisition could hinder TechPrecision's market expansion plans, potentially allowing competitors to gain ground in key segments.

Legal Expert

The debt covenant violation and reclassification of $7.6 million in long-term debt to current liabilities raise significant legal and financial concerns. This could trigger default clauses in loan agreements, potentially leading to accelerated repayment demands or restrictive terms from lenders. The delayed Q1FY25 filings may risk non-compliance with SEC regulations, potentially resulting in regulatory scrutiny or NASDAQ listing issues. The company's efforts to address financial staffing problems are important to mitigate these risks and restore compliance. The Votaw acquisition termination and associated costs may also expose the company to potential shareholder litigation risks.

Backlog increased to $50 million, Customer confidence remains high

WESTMINSTER, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 16, 2024 / TechPrecision Corporation (NASDAQ:TPCS) ("TechPrecision" or "the Company"), an industry-leading manufacturer of precision, large-scale fabricated and machined metal components and tested systems with customers in the defense and precision industrial sectors, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

Due to restrictions as to what we can speak about while the Q1FY25 financials are pending, we will not hold a press conference until those are filed. We do not have a set date, but now that FY24 10K has been filed, we are focusing all resources on finishing that as quickly as possible. We are working hard to have that filed as soon as practicable. We also expect shortly to have an update pertaining to our efforts to fill in the financial staffing areas that have caused these problems so they do not reoccur.

"Customer confidence remains high as our backlog was $50.0 million at March 31, 2024," Mr. Shen continued. "We expect to deliver our backlog over the course of the next one to three fiscal years with gross margin expansion."

"Fourth quarter consolidated net sales were $8.6 million or 15% higher when compared to $7.5 million in the fiscal 2023 fourth quarter," stated Alexander Shen, TechPrecision's Chief Executive Officer. "The fourth quarter net sales were bolstered by better throughput with Stadco customer projects, as Stadco posted net sales of $4.6 million, or a 70% increase over the same period a year ago. Gross margin also expanded at Stadco in the fourth quarter. For the full fiscal year 2024, consolidated net sales and gross profit were $31.6 million and $4.1 million, respectively."

"In the Fourth Quarter, due to our inability to close the Votaw Precision Manufacturing transaction, we recognized substantial one-time cash expenses totaling approximately $1.9 million. We also recognized in the quarter one-time non-cash expenses of $1.1 arising from the termination payment we made to Votaw. These sums fell directly to our bottom line for the fourth quarter and year end."

The following summary compares the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2024 to the same prior year period:

Consolidated Financial Results - Fiscal 2024 Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

·	Net sales were $8.6 million, a or 15% higher compared to the same period in fiscal 2023, primarily on better throughput and increased revenue at Stadco.
·	Cost of sales were $7.4 million, or 11% higher, due primarily to higher volume at Stadco
·	Gross profit was $1.2 million, or 45% higher, primarily a result of improved throughput at Stadco.
·	SG&A totaled $3.7 million, due primarily to a $1.1 million breakup fee accrued in connection with the terminated Votaw acquisition and other related outside advisory costs.
·	Operating loss was $2.5 million compared to operating loss of $0.7 million in the same period a year ago.
·	Interest expense increased by $41,000 due to increased borrowing and higher interest rates under the revolver loan. Amortization of debt issue costs increased by $33,000.

Consolidated Financial Results - Fiscal 2024 Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2024

·	Net sales were $31.6 million, or 1% higher when compared to the same period in fiscal 2023, on a different proportionate product mix. Stadco revenue increased $2.3 million or 19% versus the same period a year ago.
·	Cost of sales were $27.5 million, or 4% higher, primarily due to underapplied overhead at Ranor.
·	Gross profit was $4.1 million, or 16% lower, primarily due to lower revenue and volume at Ranor.
·	SG&A increased by $2.7 million or 46% compared to the same period last year, primarily for due diligence costs of $1.9 million and a breakup fee of $1.1 million in connection with the terminated Votaw acquisition. Compensation and other office costs decreased by $0.3 million.
·	Operating loss was $4.6 million compared to operating loss of $1.1 million in the same period a year ago.
·	Interest expense increased by $119,000 due to increased borrowing and higher interest rates under the revolver loan. Amortization of debt issue costs increased by $47,000.

Financial Position

On March 31, 2024, the Company had $0.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, a $0.4 million decrease since March 31, 2023. Working capital was negative $2.9 million at March 31, 2024 as the Company reclassified $7.6 million, or all of its long-term debt, to current liabilities because of a debt covenant violation. Working capital was positive $5.6 million and total debt was $6.1 million at March 31, 2023.

About TechPrecision Corporation

TechPrecision Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Ranor, Inc. and Stadco, manufactures large-scale, metal fabricated and machined precision components and equipment. These products are used in a variety of markets including: defense, aerospace, nuclear, medical, and precision industrial. TechPrecision's goal is to be an end-to-end service provider to its customers by furnishing customized solutions for completed products requiring custom fabrication and machining, assembly, inspection and testing. To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.techprecision.com. Information on the Company's website or any other website does not constitute a part of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary companies. All statements other than statements of current or historical fact contained in this press release, including statements that express our intentions, plans, objectives, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "prospects," "will," "should," "would" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections made by management about our business, our industry and other conditions affecting our financial condition, results of operations or business prospects. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements due to numerous risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause such outcomes and results to differ include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties arising from: our reliance on individual purchase orders, rather than long-term contracts, to generate revenue; our ability to balance the composition of our revenues and effectively control operating expenses; external factors that may be outside our control, including health emergencies, like epidemics or pandemics, the conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, price inflation, interest rate increases and supply chain inefficiencies; the availability of appropriate financing facilities impacting our operations, financial condition and/or liquidity; our ability to receive contract awards through competitive bidding processes; our ability to maintain standards to enable us to manufacture products to exacting specifications; our ability to enter new markets for our services; our reliance on a small number of customers for a significant percentage of our business; competitive pressures in the markets we serve; changes in the availability or cost of raw materials and energy for our production facilities; restrictions in our ability to operate our business due to our outstanding indebtedness; government regulations and requirements; pricing and business development difficulties; changes in government spending on national defense; our ability to make acquisitions and successfully integrate those acquisitions with our business; our failure to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting; general industry and market conditions and growth rates; and other risks discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (www.sec.gov). Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law. Investors should evaluate any statements made by us in light of these important factors.

Company Contact:	Investor Relations Contact:
Barbara M. Lilley	Hayden IR
Chief Financial Officer	Brett Maas
TechPrecision Corporation	Phone: 646-536-7331
Phone: 978-883-5102	Email: brett@haydenir.com
Email: lilleyb@ranor.com	Website: www.haydenir.com
Website: www.techprecision.com

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TECHPRECISION CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

		March 31,				March 31,
		2024				2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	138,402			$	534,474
Accounts receivable, net			2,371,264				2,336,481
Contract assets			8,526,726				8,947,811
Raw materials			1,826,765				1,692,852
Work-in-process			1,422,938				719,736
Other current assets			563,688				348,983
Total current assets			14,849,783				14,580,337
Property, plant and equipment, net			14,797,991				13,914,024
Right of use asset, net			4,977,665				5,660,938
Deferred income taxes			--				1,931,186
Other noncurrent assets			121,256				121,256
Total assets		$	34,746,695			$	36,207,741
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	1,408,356			$	2,224,320
Accrued expenses			4,262,486				2,533,185
Contract liabilities			3,787,933				2,333,591
Current portion of long-term lease liability			735,871				711,727
Current portion of long-term debt, net			7,558,683				1,218,162
Total current liabilities			17,753,329				9,020,985
Long-term debt, net			--				4,749,139
Long-term lease liability			4,408,103				5,143,974
Other noncurrent liability			4,782,372				2,699,492
Total liabilities			26,943,804				21,613,590
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock - par value $.0001 per share, shares authorized: March 31, 2024 - 50,000,000; Shares issued and outstanding: March 31, 2024 - 8,777,432; March 31, 2023 - 8,613,408			878				861
Additional paid in capital			15,200,624				14,949,729
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			(7,398,611	)			(356,439	)
Total stockholders' equity			7,802,891				14,594,151
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	34,746,695			$	36,207,741

TECHPRECISION CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

		Three Months Ended March 31,								Twelve Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net sales		$	8,600,070			$	7,505,265			$	31,591,059			$	31,431,614
Cost of sales			7,371,662				6,657,381				27,472,883				26,527,953
Gross profit			1,228,408				847,883				4,118,176				4,903,661
Selling, general and administrative			3,687,393				1,581,986				8,750,376				6,008,881
Loss from operations			(2,458,985	)			(734,103	)			(4,632,200	)			(1,105,220	)
Other income			2,486				253				43,363				40,842
Interest expense			(168,966	)			(94,631	)			(521,108	)			(355,608	)
Refundable employee retention tax credits			--				12,518				--				636,564
Total other (expense) income			(166,480	)			(81,859	)			(477,745	)			321,798
Loss before income taxes			(2,625,465	)			(815,962	)			(5,109,945	)			(783,422	)
Income tax expense			2,495,585				186,798				1,932,227				195,584
Net loss		$	(5,121,050	)		$	(1,002,761	)		$	(7,042,172	)		$	(979,006	)
Net loss per share basic		$	(0.59	)		$	(0.12	)		$	(0.81	)		$	(0.11	)
Net loss per share diluted		$	(0.59	)		$	(0.12	)		$	(0.81	)		$	(0.11	)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic			8,720,603				8,611,742				8,717,160				8,595,992
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted			8,720,603				8,611,742				8,717,160				8,595,992

TECHPRECISION CORPORATION
NET SALES, COST OF SALES, GROSS PROFIT BY SEGMENT

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2024								Three Months Ended March 31, 2023								Changes
(dollars in thousands)		Amount				Percent of Net sales				Amount				Percent of Net sales				Amount				Percent
Net sales
Ranor		$	4,529				56	%		$	4,786				64	%		$	(257	)			(5	)%
Stadco			4,625				44	%			2,719				36	%			1,906				70	%
Intersegment elimination			(554	)			--	%			--				--	%			(554	)		nm		%
Consolidated Net sales		$	8,600				100	%		$	7,505				100	%		$	1,095				15	%
Cost of sales
Ranor		$	3,555				41	%		$	3,356				45	%		$	199				6	%
Stadco			3,817				45	%			3,301				44	%			516				16	%
Consolidated Cost of sales		$	7,372				86	%		$	6,657				89	%		$	715				11	%
Gross profit (loss)
Ranor		$	845				10	%		$	1,430				19	%		$	(585	)			(18)	%
Stadco			383				4	%			(582	)			(8	)%			965				166	%
Consolidated Gross profit		$	1,228				14	%		$	848				11	%		$	380				45	%

		Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2024								Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2023								Changes
(dollars in thousands)		Amount				Percent of Net sales				Amount				Percent of Net sales				Amount				Percent
Net sales
Ranor		$	17,821				56	%		$	19,182				61	%		$	(1,361	)			(7)	%
Stadco			14,567				46	%			12,250				39	%			2,317				19	%
Intersegment elimination			(797	)			(2	)%			--				--	%			(797	)		nm		%
Consolidated Net sales		$	31,591				100	%		$	31,432				100	%		$	159				1	%
Cost of sales
Ranor		$	13,048				41	%		$	12,205				39	%		$	843				7	%
Stadco			14,425				46	%			14,323				45	%			102				1	%
Consolidated Cost of sales		$	27,473				87	%		$	26,528				84	%		$	945				4	%
Gross profit (loss)
Ranor		$	4,548				14	%		$	6,977				22	%		$	(2,429	)			(35)	%
Stadco			(430	)			(1	)%			(2,073	)			(6	)%			1,643				79	%
Consolidated Gross profit		$	4,118				13	%		$	4,904				16	%		$	(786	)			(16)	%

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TECHPRECISION CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

		Years Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss		$	(7,042,172	)		$	(979,006	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			2,429,377				2,217,472
Amortization of debt issue costs			106,840				59,916
Gain on disposal of equipment			(39,129	)			(468	)
Stock based compensation and restricted stock awards			284,925				253,079
Change in contract loss provision			190,370				(237,318	)
Deferred income taxes			1,931,186				195,584
Stock based acquisition termination fee			1,116,800				--
Stock based expense for contingent consideration			--				56,310
Change in fair value for contingent consideration			--				(63,436	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(34,783	)			672,768
Contract assets			421,085				(597,580	)
Work-in-process and raw materials			(837,115	)			(177,914	)
Other current assets			(214,705	)			1,072,476
Accounts payable			(815,964	)			(1,202,601	)
Accrued expenses			388,116				(1,094,137	)
Contract liabilities			1,454,342				568,273
Other noncurrent liabilities			1,965,691				2,394,420
Net cash provided by operating activities			1,304,864				3,137,838
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment			(3,230,237	)			(2,325,301	)
Proceeds from fixed assets insurance settlement			61,944				--
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets			--				7,000
Net cash used in investing activities			(3,168,293	)			(2,318,301	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from revolver loan			7,160,000				10,885,150
Repayment of revolver loan			(5,025,000	)			(11,522,152	)
Debt issuance costs			(50,363	)			(57,723	)
Principal payments for leases			(17,185	)			(36,572	)
Repayment of long-term debt			(600,095	)			(605,905	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			1,467,357				(1,337,202	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents			(396,072	)			(517,665	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			534,474				1,052,139
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	138,402			$	534,474

TECHPRECISION CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Loss

The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure reported in our consolidated financial statements for the following periods:

		Three Months ended March 31,												Twelve Months ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)		2024				2023				Change				2024				2023				Change
Net loss		$	(5,121	)		$	(1,003	)		$	(4,118	)		$	(7,042	)		$	(979	)		$	(6,063	)
Income tax expense			2,496				187				2,309				1,932				196				1,736
Interest expense (1)			169				95				74				521				356				165
Depreciation and amortization			670				551				119				2,429				2,217				212
EBITDA		$	(1,786	)		$	(170	)		$	(1,616	)		$	(2,160	)		$	1,790			$	(3,950	)
(1) Includes amortization of debt issue costs.

SOURCE: TechPrecision Corporation

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FAQ

What was TechPrecision's (TPCS) Q4 2024 revenue?

TechPrecision's Q4 2024 revenue was $8.6 million, a 15% increase compared to the same period in fiscal 2023.

How much was TechPrecision's (TPCS) backlog as of March 31, 2024?

TechPrecision's backlog was $50 million as of March 31, 2024, indicating strong customer confidence.

What was TechPrecision's (TPCS) operating loss for FY 2024?

TechPrecision reported an operating loss of $4.6 million for the fiscal year 2024, compared to an operating loss of $1.1 million in the previous year.

How did the terminated Votaw acquisition affect TechPrecision's (TPCS) financials?

The terminated Votaw acquisition resulted in one-time expenses totaling approximately $3 million for TechPrecision, including a $1.1 million breakup fee and $1.9 million in due diligence costs.

What was TechPrecision's (TPCS) working capital position as of March 31, 2024?

TechPrecision's working capital was negative $2.9 million as of March 31, 2024, due to the reclassification of $7.6 million in long-term debt to current liabilities because of a debt covenant violation.