Improved throughput boosts gross profit and gross margin

WESTMINSTER, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 12, 2021 / TechPrecision Corporation (OTCQB: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 Fiscal 2022 first quarter ended June 30, 2021.

First quarter net sales were $3.4 million or 4% higher when compared to $3.3 million in the same quarter a year ago. Gross profit was 20% higher at $0.8 million when compared to gross profit of $0.7 million for the first quarter a year ago.

"Our results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 were better than the first quarter of fiscal 2021 due to a favorable and more profitable project mix with our defense and precision industrial customers, and lower unabsorbed overhead costs." stated Alexander Shen, TechPrecision's Chief Executive Officer.

"This is the second consecutive quarter with improved gross margins," added Mr. Shen. "We expect to carry these improvements into the remainder of fiscal 2022 and beyond."

On May 12, 2021, as authorized by Section 1106 of the CARES Act, the Small Business Administration remitted to Berkshire Bank, the lender of record, a payment of principal in the amount of $1,317,100, for forgiveness of the Company's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The funds credited to the bank paid this loan off in full. Loan forgiveness is recorded as a gain in the consolidated statement of operations.

• First Quarter of Fiscal 2022 Financial Results
• Net sales were $3.4 million, or 4% higher when compared to the same quarter a year ago,
• Cost of sales were $2.6 million, slightly lower than the same quarter a year ago.
• Gross profit was $833,000, an increase of 20% compared to $697,000 in the same quarter last year.
• SG&A decreased by $61,000, or 8%, primarily on lower compensation and outside advisory expenses, which more than offset an increase in travel costs as COVID-19 restrictions began to subside.
• Operating income was $100,000, compared to an operating loss of $96,000, in the same quarter a year ago.
• We recorded a gain of $1.3 million from the PPP loan forgiveness.
• Net income was $1.4 million, compared to a net loss of $116,000 for the same period a year ago.
• EBITDA* was $1.6 million, compared to $0.1 million in the same prior year period.

* EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure below, under the caption "Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)."

Financial Position

At June 30, 2021, TechPrecision had $2.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of $106,000 since March 31, 2021. Working capital was $5.5 million at June 30, 2021 compared to $5.2 million at March 31, 2021. We have access to additional capital via the Company's existing revolver loan should management determine it needs to bolster liquidity.

Acquisition of Stadco

The Company expects to close the acquisition of Stadco during the week of August 15, 2021, though minor procedural delays are always possible and all closing conditions must be satisfied. Accordingly, the Company cannot give any assurance that the closing will occur in this timeframe, or at all. The Company will not make any further comments regarding Stadco prior to finalization of this matter. After the closing of the transaction, the Company will host a conference call as soon as practicable.

Teleconference Information

The Company will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time on August 12, 2021. To participate in the live conference call, please dial 1-888-506-0062 five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time. International callers should dial 1-973-528-0011. When prompted, reference TechPrecision and entry code 656492. A replay will be available until August 26, 2021. To access the replay, dial 1-877-481-4010 or 1-919-882-2331. When prompted, enter Conference Passcode 42397.

The call will also be available over the Internet and accessible at: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2198/42397.

About TechPrecision Corporation

TechPrecision Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Ranor, Inc., manufactures large-scale, metal fabricated and machined precision components and equipment. These products are used in a variety of markets including: defense, aerospace, nuclear, industrial, and medical. 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.

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Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)

The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended:

(1)Includes amortization of debt issue costs.

SOURCE: TechPrecision Corporation