CPI Aerostructures Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

First Quarter 2023 vs. First Quarter 2022

Revenue of $22.0 million compared to $20.1 million;Gross profit of $4.7 million compared to $3.4 million;Gross profit margin of 21.2% compared to 17.1%;Net income of $1.0 million compared to net loss of $(32,931) (excluding a first quarter 2022 $0.8 million severance accrual, the first quarter of 2022 would have been net income of $0.8 million);Earnings per share of $0.08 compared to loss per share of $(0.00) (excluding a first quarter of 2022 $0.06 per share severance accrual, the first quarter of 2022 would have been $0.06 per share);Cash flow from operations of $0.9 million compared to a use of $(2.4) million;Debt as of March 31, 2023 of $22.1 million compared to $22.8 million as of December 31, 2022.

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) today announced financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2023.

“Our first quarter 2023 revenue was 9.5% higher than first quarter 2022 coupled with a 410 basis point increase in gross profit margin. In addition to stronger operational performance, we benefited from significant reductions in factory overhead and SG&A costs. We generated $3.3 million more in cash flow from operations this quarter compared to Q1 of 2022 due primarily to higher net income and an increase in customer progress payments to support the onboarding of our new programs. We reduced our debt in the first quarter 2023 by $0.7 million and entered into a twelfth amendment to our credit facility extending the maturity date of our revolving line of credit and term loan to November 30, 2024,” said Dorith Hakim, President and CEO. “We remain focused on exceeding our customers’ performance expectations and are confident in CPI Aero’s long term outlook as we continue to build on our backlog of $515.8 million as of March 31, 2023.”

About CPI Aero

CPI Aero is a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems in both the commercial aerospace and national security markets. Within the global aerostructure supply chain, CPI Aero is either a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers. CPI also is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily the Air Force. In conjunction with its assembly operations, CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, and MRO services.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated in this press release are forward-looking statements. The word “outlook,” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. The Company does not guarantee that it will actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary materially from these forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by its forward-looking statements, including those important factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company may elect to do so at some point in the future, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements and it disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CPI Aero® is a registered trademark of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. For more information, visit www.cpiaero.com, and follow us on Twitter @CPIAERO.

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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

  March 31,      2023
(Unaudited)  December 31,
2022        ASSETS        Current Assets:        Cash $3,997,924  $3,847,225 Accounts receivable, net  5,483,915   4,857,772 Insurance recovery receivable  3,600,000   3,600,000 Contract assets  30,362,951   27,384,540 Inventory  2,334,567   2,493,069 Refundable income taxes  40,000   40,000 Prepaid expenses and other current assets  969,116   975,830 Total Current Assets  46,788,473   43,198,436          Operating lease right-of-use assets  6,071,158   6,526,627 Property and equipment, net  1,051,536   1,124,556 Deferred tax asset  6,374,470   6,574,463 Goodwill  1,784,254   1,784,254 Other assets  227,243   238,744 Total Assets $62,297,134  $59,447,080          LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         Current Liabilities:        Accounts payable $10,812,974  $8,029,996 Accrued expenses  5,779,242   7,344,590 Litigation settlement obligation  3,600,000   3,600,000 Contract liabilities  7,493,821   6,001,726 Loss reserve  464,044   576,549 Current portion of line of credit  1,920,000   1,200,000 Current portion of long-term debt  1,097,841   1,719,766 Operating lease liabilities  1,872,484   1,817,811 Income tax payable  11,396   11,396 Total Current Liabilities  33,051,802   30,301,834          Line of credit  19,080,000   19,800,000 Long-term operating lease liabilities  4,597,328   5,077,235 Long-term debt, net of current portion  48,746   70,981 Total Liabilities  56,777,876   55,250,050          Shareholders’ Equity:        Common stock – $.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares, 12,526,042 and 12,506,795 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding  12,526   12,507 Additional paid-in capital  73,528,353   73,189,449 Accumulated deficit  (68,021,621)  (69,004,926)Total Shareholders’ Equity   5,519,258   4,197,030 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $62,297,134  $59,447,080 

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

           For the Three Months Ended March 31,    2023  2022  Revenue $22,016,668  $20,135,097 Cost of sales  17,354,152   16,700,488 Gross profit  4,662,516   3,434,609          Selling, general and administrative expenses  2,869,058   3,137,657 Income from operations  1,793,458   296,952          Interest expense  610,896   328,608 Income (loss) before provision for income taxes  1,182,562   (31,656)Provision for income taxes  199,257   1,275 Net income (loss) $983,305  $(32,931)         Income (loss) per common share, basic:        Income (loss) per common share-unrestricted shares $0.08  $(0.00)Income (loss) per common share-restricted shares $0.08  $(0.00)         Income (loss) per common share, diluted $0.08  $(0.00)         Shares used in computing income (loss) per common share, basic:        Unrestricted shares  12,281,115   12,072,838 Restricted shares  239,184   290,305     Total shares  12,520,299   12,363,143          Shares used in computing income (loss) per common share, diluted  12,608,189   12,363,143