Biggest changeWith total unfilled contract values amounting to $271.3 million (including our $117.9 million in backlog and all potential orders against LTA agreements previously awarded to us), as of December 31, 2024, we are confident in our ability to boost sales in 2025, attain profitability and improve our financial position. 21 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Selected Financial Information: 2024 2024 Percentage of Net Sales 2023 2023 Percentage of Net Sales Change 2024 vs 2023 Percent Change 2024 vs 2023 Net sales $ 55,108,000 100.0 % $ 51,516,000 100.0 % $ 3,592,000 6.97 % Cost of sales 46,176,000 83.8 % 44,088,000 85.6 % 2,088,000 4.74 % Gross profit 8,932,000 16.2 % 7,428,000 14.4 % 1,504,000 20.25 % Operating expenses 8,473,000 15.4 % 7,723,000 15.0 % 750,000 9.71 % Interest expense 1,893,000 3.4 % 1,920,000 3.7 % (27,000 ) -1.41 % Other income, net 68,000 0.1 % 84,000 0.2 % (16,000 ) -19.05 % Provision for income taxes - 0.0 % - 0.0 % - Net loss $ (1,366,000 ) -2.5 % $ (2,131,000 ) -4.1 % $ 765,000 -35.90 % Balance Sheet Data: December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Change Percent Change Cash $ 753,000 $ 346,000 407,000 117.63 % Working capital $ 11,776,000 $ 12,117,000 (341,000 ) -2.81 % Total assets $ 51,011,000 $ 50,715,000 296,000 0.58 % Total stockholders’ equity $ 14,948,000 $ 15,190,000 (242,000 ) -1.59 % Comparison of Fiscal 2024 to 2023 Net Sales: Net sales in 2024 were $55,108,000, an increase of $3,592,000 or 7.0%, compared with $51,516,000 that we achieved in 2023.
Biggest changeAs of December 31, 2025, we have total unfilled contract values amounting to $270.1 million (including our $136.8 million in backlog and all potential orders against LTA agreements previously awarded to us). 27 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: Selected Financial Information: 2025 2025 Percentage of Net Sales 2024 2024 Percentage of Net Sales Change 2025 vs 2024 Percent Change 2025 vs 2024 Net sales $ 47,921,000 100.0 % $ 55,108,000 100.0 % $ (7,187,000 ) -13.04 % Cost of sales 39,734,000 82.9 % 46,176,000 83.8 % (6,442,000 ) -13.95 % Gross profit 8,187,000 17.1 % 8,932,000 16.2 % (745,000 ) -8.34 % Operating expenses 8,525,000 17.8 % 8,473,000 15.4 % 52,000 0.61 % Interest expense 1,841,000 3.8 % 1,893,000 3.4 % (52,000 ) -2.75 % Other income, net 743,000 1.6 % 68,000 0.1 % 675,000 992.65 % Benefit from income taxes (131,000 ) -0.3 % - 0.0 % (131,000 ) Net loss $ (1,305,000 ) -2.7 % $ (1,366,000 ) -2.5 % $ 61,000 -4.47 % Balance Sheet Data: December 31, December 31, Percent 2025 2024 Change Change Cash $ 680,000 $ 753,000 $ (73,000 ) -9.69 % Working capital $ 5,238,000 $ 11,776,000 $ (6,532,000 ) -55.47 % Total assets $ 58,329,000 $ 51,011,000 $ 7,318,000 14.35 % Total stockholders’ equity $ 19,201,000 $ 14,948,000 $ 4,253,000 28.45 % Comparison of Fiscal 2025 to 2024 Net Sales: Net sales in 2025 were $47,921,000, a decrease of $7,187,000 or 13.0%, compared with $55,108,000 that we achieved in 2024.
The Current Credit Facility expiration date and the rights granted to the lender, combined with the reasonable possibility that the we might fail to meet covenants in the future, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for the one year commencing as of the date of filing this report.
The Current Credit Facility expiration date and the rights granted to the lender, combined with the reasonable possibility that we might fail to meet covenants in the future, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for the one year commencing as of the date of filing this report.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
This allows for rigorous oversight of production and the adherence to stringent quality standards. Although there is currently a shortage of skilled workers, we maintain a highly trained and close- knit team of over 184 professionals committed to driving excellence and precision in every aspect of our operations. Our period-to-period net sales and operating results are significantly impacted by timing.
This allows for rigorous oversight of production and the adherence to stringent quality standards. Although there is currently a shortage of skilled workers, we maintain a highly trained and close- knit team of over 160 professionals committed to driving excellence and precision in every aspect of our operations. Our period-to-period net sales and operating results are significantly impacted by timing.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this report.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this report.
The financial statements include estimates based on currently available information and our judgment as to the outcome of future conditions and circumstances. Significant estimates in these financial statements include, inventory valuation and income tax provision.
The financial statements in this Report include estimates based on currently available information and our judgment as to the outcome of future conditions and circumstances. Significant estimates in these financial statements include, inventory valuation and income tax provision.
The decrease in cash flows was primarily due to the use of a portion, $2,442,000, of customer deposits which had been advanced prior to 2024 for the procurement of long lead time raw materials expected to be utilized in 2024. Cash Used In Investing Activities We continue to make significant investments to enhance our competitiveness and market position.
The decrease in cash flows was primarily due to the use of a portion, $2,442,000, of customer deposits which had been advanced prior to 2024 for the procurement of long lead time raw materials expected to be utilized in 2024. Cash Used In Investing Activities During 2025 we continued to make significant investments to enhance our competitiveness and market position.
The composition of customers that exceeded 10% of our net sales in either 2024 or 2023 are shown below: Percentage of Net Sales Customer 2024 2023 RTX (A) 29.3 % 29.3 % Lockheed Martin 25.1 % 24.7 % Northrop 18.3 % 3.6 % Boeing 0.7 % 12.2 % (A) RTX includes Collins Landing Systems and Collins Aerostructures 22 The composition of our net sales by platform or program profiles for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are shown below: Percentage of Net Sales Platform or Program 2024 2023 E2-D Hawkeye 24.0 % 18.9 % UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter 23.1 % 18.1 % GTF 22.0 % 10.5 % F-35 Lightning II 3.7 % 4.0 % CH-53 Helicopter 3.4 % 7.4 % F-18 Hornet 2.9 % 24.3 % All other platforms 20.9 % 16.8 % Total 100.0 % 100.0 % Period-to-period changes in customer mix and related platforms and programs are largely attributable to customer requirements, availability of parts, production capacity and timing.
The composition of customers that exceeded 10% of our net sales in either 2025 or 2024 are shown below: Percentage of Net Sales Customer 2025 2024 RTX (A) 36.2 % 29.3 % Lockheed Martin 32.3 % 25.1 % Northrop 6.7 % 18.3 % (A) RTX includes Collins Landing Systems and Collins Aerostructures 28 The composition of our net sales by platform or program profiles for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are shown below: Percentage of Net Sales Platform or Program 2025 2024 GTF 31.4 % 22.0 % UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter 21.0 % 23.1 % CH-53 Helicopter 12.0 % 3.4 % E2-D Hawkeye 9.1 % 24.0 % F-35 Lightning II 4.6 % 3.7 % F-18 Hornet 1.5 % 2.9 % All other platforms 20.4 % 20.9 % Total 100.0 % 100.0 % Period-to-period changes in customer mix and related platforms and programs are largely attributable to customer requirements, availability of parts, production capacity and timing.
The Company periodically evaluates inventory items not secured by backlog and establishes write-downs to estimated net realizable value for excess quantities, slow-moving goods (defined as goods which do not have an open order and have not had movement for two years), obsolescence and for other impairments of value. ● Income Taxes.
We periodically evaluate inventory items not secured by backlog and establishes write-downs to estimated net realizable value for excess quantities, slow-moving goods (defined as goods which do not have an open order and have not had movement for two years), obsolescence and for other impairments of value. ● Income Taxes.
We have historically met these requirements with funds provided by a combination of cash generated from operating activities and cash generated from equity and debt financing transactions. Based on our current revenue visibility and strength of our backlog, we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to meet our cash requirements for our operations.
We have historically met these requirements with funds provided by a combination of cash generated from operating activities and cash generated from equity and debt financing transactions. Based on our current revenue visibility, strength of our backlog, and availability under our Current Credit Facility, we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to meet our day-to-day cash requirements for our operations.
This ratio is a financial metric that we use to measure our ability to cover fixed charges such as interest and lease expenses as divided by EBITDA (as defined in the Current Credit Facility) which represents net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
This ratio is a financial metric that we use to measure our ability to cover fixed charges such as interest and lease expenses as divided by EBITDA (as defined in the Current Credit Facility) which represents net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We are also required to meet other business and financial covenants.
Such payment shall be applied to the outstanding principal balance of the Term loan, on or prior to the April 15 immediately following such fiscal year. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, based on the calculation there is a $43,500 Excess Cash Flow payment required.
Such payment shall be applied to the outstanding principal balance of the Term loan, on or prior to the April 15 immediately following such fiscal year. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, based on the calculation there is no Excess Cash Flow payment required.
Further, as a condition to refinancing our Current Credit Facility prior to December 31, 2025, our lender may require that the holders of our Related Party Notes extend or otherwise modify the subordination agreements they have given in favor of the lender.
Further, as a condition to refinancing our Current Credit Facility prior to September 30, 2026, our lender or a new lender may require that the holders of our Related Party Notes extend or otherwise modify the subordination agreements they have given in favor of the lender.
Net Loss: Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1,366,000, compared to a net loss of $2,131,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, for the reasons discussed above.
Net Loss: Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $1,305,000, compared to a net loss of $1,366,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, for the reasons discussed above.
However, we must pay or refinance large portions of our indebtedness prior to December 30, 2025, and July 1, 2026.
However, we must pay or refinance large portions of our indebtedness prior to September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026.
For the six months ending June 30, 2024 our EBITDA shall not be less than $740,000; for the nine months ending September 30, 2024 our EBITDA shall not be less than $1,500,000; for the twelve months ending December 31, 2024 our EBITDA shall not be less than $2,800,000.
This amendment further revised our Financial Covenants. For the six months ending June 30, 2025 our EBITDA shall not be less than $740,000; for the nine months ending September 30, 2025 our EBITDA shall not be less than $1,500,000; for the twelve months ending December 31, 2025 our EBITDA shall not be less than $2,800,000.
Any failure to refinance our existing debt or obtain additional working capital when required would have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. 25 Cash Flow The following table summarizes our net cash flow from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Cash provided by (used in) Operating activities $ 324 $ 4,862 Investing activities (2,285 ) (2,112 ) Financing activities 2,368 (2,685 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash $ 407 $ 65 Cash Provided By Operating Activities For the year ended December 31, 2024, we generated cash flows from operations of $324,000 as compared to $4,862,000 for fiscal 2023.
Any failure to refinance our existing debt or obtain additional working capital when required would have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. 31 Cash Flow The following table summarizes our net cash flow from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Cash provided by (used in) Operating activities $ (1,352 ) $ 324 Investing activities (3,122 ) (2,285 ) Financing activities 8,331 2,368 Net increase in cash $ 3,857 $ 407 Cash (Used in) Provided By Operating Activities For the year ended December 31, 2025, our operations absorbed $1,352,000 of cash as compared to generating $324,000 of cash in fiscal 2024.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES As of December 31, 2024, we have debt service requirements related to: 1) Outstanding indebtedness under our Current Credit Facility of $18,130,000 (consisting of a Revolving Loan of $12,905,000 and a Term Loan in the amount of $5,225,000).
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES As of December 31, 2025, we have debt service requirements related to: 1) Outstanding indebtedness under our Current Credit Facility of $23,473,000 (consisting of a Revolving Loan of $17,618,000 and a Term Loan in the amount of $5,855,000).
The following is a brief discussion of recent amendments to the Current Credit Facility (all of which have been filed with the SEC): ● On August 4, 2023, we entered into a Fifth Amendment that waived a default caused by our failure to meet the required Fixed Coverage Charge Ratio for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2023.
The following is a brief discussion of recent amendments to the Current Credit Facility (all of which have been filed with the SEC): ● On May 31, 2024, we entered into a Seventh Amendment that waived the default caused by our failure to achieve the required Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of the Sixth Amendment.
Refinancing our indebtedness may require us to pay higher interest rates than we currently pay, agree to more restrictive business or financial covenants or involve the issuance of debt, equity and/or new securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our common stock.
Webster Bank has advised us that it will not extend our Current Credit Facility. Refinancing our indebtedness with other parties may require us to pay higher interest rates than we currently pay, agree to more restrictive business or financial covenants or involve the issuance of debt, equity and/or new securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our common stock.
The Current Credit Facility expires on December 30, 2025. In addition, we are required to maintain a collection account with our lender into which substantially all cash receipts are remitted.
As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all financial and business covenants contained in the Current Credit Facility. The Current Credit Facility expires on September 30, 2026. In addition, we are required to maintain a collection account with our lender into which substantially all cash receipts are remitted.
During fiscal 2023, we also took advances of $393,000 against the Solar Facility including origination fees of $25,000. 26 Critical Accounting Estimates A critical accounting estimate is one that is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results of operations and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgements, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Critical Accounting Estimates A critical accounting estimate is one that is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results of operations and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgements, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Use of Estimates.
Beginning with the Fiscal Quarter ending March 31, 2025 we are required to meet a prescribed Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined) that is determined at the end of each fiscal quarter.
Under the terms of the Current Credit Facility, as amended, we are required to meet a prescribed Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined) that is determined at the end of each fiscal quarter.
This debt matures on December 30, 2025, and requires us to make monthly payments of approximately $68,000 in 2025. 2) Related Party Notes of approximately $6,162,000. This debt matures on July 1, 2026.
This debt matures on September 30, 2026, and requires us to make monthly payments of approximately $87,000 in 2026. 2) Related Party Notes of approximately $4,871,000.
Gross Profit: Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, amounted to $8,932,000, an increase from the $7,428,000 achieved in 2023. Our gross profit percentage in fiscal 2024 increased to 16.2% from the 14.4% we achieved in 2023.
Gross Profit: Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2025, amounted to $8,187,000, a decrease from the $8,932,000 achieved in 2024. Our gross profit percentage in fiscal 2025 increased to 17.1% from the 16.2% we achieved in 2024.
This improvement can be attributed to our increase in sales, changes in sales across our major platforms, shifts in product mix, and overall operating efficiencies. Operating Expenses : In fiscal 2024, operating expenses totaled $8,473,000, higher than the $7,723,000 recorded in 2023.
This improvement can be attributed to changes in sales across our major platforms, shifts in product mix, and cost reductions implemented during the period. Operating Expenses : In fiscal 2025, operating expenses totaled $8,525,000, an increase of $52,000, from $8,473,000 recorded in 2024.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in financing activities was $2,685,000. During fiscal 2023, we reduced borrowings under our Current Credit Facility by $2,921,000 (consisting of net reduction in Revolving Loan borrowings of $2,548,000 and a net decrease of $373,000 against the Term Loan).
For the year ended December 31, 2024, cash provided by financing activities was $2,368,000. During fiscal 2024, we increased borrowings under our Current Credit Facility by $2,238,000 (consisting of a net increase in Revolving Loan borrowings of $2,101,000 and a net increase of $137,000 against the Term Loan) and received advances of $8,000 against the Solar Facility.
Cash used in investing activities of $2,285,000 and $2,112,000, in 2024 and 2023, respectively, was for new property and equipment. We continue to make strategic investments in capital equipment to enhance our competitiveness. The investments in 2024 and 2023 increased production efficiency and speed, while maintaining closer tolerances. They also expanded the size of products we can manufacture.
Cash used in investing activities of $3,122,000 and $2,285,000, in 2025 and 2024, respectively, was for new property and equipment. The investments in 2025 and 2024 increased production efficiency and speed, while maintaining closer tolerances. They also expanded the size of products we can manufacture. Any investment in 2026 will be at a much lower level.
The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in the average amount outstanding under our Current Credit Facility. The average interest rate on our Current Credit Facility increased to 7.66% in 2024 as compared to 7.55% in 2023.
The decrease is primarily attributable to lower levels of subordinated debt during a portion of the year and a decrease in the average interest rate on debt outstanding pursuant to our Current Credit Facility which decreased to 6.72% in 2025 as compared to 7.66% in 2024.
In addition to required Term Loan payments of approximately $1,011,000 in fiscal 2025, we may have to make additional payments.
As of December 31, 2025, we have borrowing capacity of approximately $2,382,000 under the Revolving Loan. In addition to required Term Loan payments we may have to make additional payments under the Current Credit Facility.
We continue to look for ways to reduce our costs and improve our operating performance and financial results. Interest Expense: Interest expense (which includes amortization of deferred financing costs) was $1,893,000 in fiscal 2024, a decrease of $27,000 or 1.4% from $1,920,000 in 2023.
Interest Expense: Interest expense (which includes amortization of deferred financing costs) was $1,841,000 in fiscal 2025, a decrease of $52,000 or 2.8% from $1,893,000 in 2024.
As a percentage of consolidated net sales, operating expenses rose to 15.4%, compared to the 15.0% achieved in fiscal 2023. The increase in both dollars and percentage was primarily driven by higher professional fees and costs associated with the improvement of our information technology system and hardening our cyber-security protection.
As a percentage of consolidated net sales, operating expenses rose to 17.8%, compared to 15.4% in fiscal 2024. The dollar increase was due primarily to stock compensation expense and information technology expenses offset by lower personnel costs. We continue to look for ways to reduce our operating expenses.
Subsequent to December 31, 2024 we repaid approximately $1,291,000 of this debt out of proceeds of such sales. 3) Various equipment leases and contractual obligations related to our normal business, including advances under our Solar Facility for the installation of solar energy systems including the replacement of the existing roof at our Sterling Facility. 23 Under the terms of the Current Credit Facility, as amended, we are required to achieve prescribed levels of EBITDA (as defined in the Current Credit Facility) at the end of each Fiscal Quarter on a rolling basis, for the Fiscal Quarters ending September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
This debt matures on October 1, 2026. 3) Various equipment leases and contractual obligations related to our business, including advances under our Solar Facility for the installation of solar energy systems including the replacement of the existing roof at our Sterling Facility.
Additionally, we expanded our sales and marketing efforts, with a sharp focus on expanding relationships with existing customers and cultivating new ones. Fiscal 2024 marked a year of overall progress and positioning for growth. Looking forward to fiscal 2025, our business strategy is geared towards achieving sustainable and profitable business growth.
Additionally, we expanded our sales and marketing efforts, with a sharp focus on expanding relationships with existing customers and cultivating new ones. Looking forward to fiscal 2026, we are focused on securing new contract awards, improving operations and successful completion of the Merger Agreement (as discussed elsewhere in this filing).
During fiscal 2024, we increased borrowings under our Current Credit Facility by $2,238,000 (consisting of a net increase in Revolving Loan borrowings of $2,101,000 and a net increase of $137,000 against the Term Loan) and received advances of $533,000 against the Solar Facility. We also made payments of $196,000 pursuant to financing lease obligations and $9,000 on a loan payable.
Cash Provided by Financing Activities For the year ended December 31, 2025, cash provided by financing activities was $8,331,000. During fiscal 2025, we increased borrowings under our Current Credit Facility by $5,343,000 (consisting of a net increase in Revolving Loan borrowings of $4,713,000 and a net increase of $630,000 against the Term Loan).
We expect to engage in discussions during 2025 with our lender under the Current Credit Facility and related party note holders to explore potential extensions or refinancing of our obligations.
If we do not close the contemplated Merger, it is unlikely we will be able to pay existing debt and will need to refinance our Current Credit Facility and Related Party Notes. We have engaged in discussions with Webster Bank and the holders of our Related Party Notes to explore potential extensions or refinancings of our obligations.
We also made payments of $123,000 pursuant to financing lease obligations and $9,000 on a loan payable.
We also sold an aggregate of 1,213,593 shares of common stock to the public for net proceeds of $4,638,000. We used cash by paying $1,291,000 of the Related Party Notes. We also made payments of $223,000 pursuant to financing lease obligations and $8,000 on a loan payable.
In connection with this amendment, we paid a fee of $10,000. ● On November 20, 2023, we entered into a Sixth Amendment that waived defaults caused by the failure by us to achieve the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of the Fifth Amendment and because we purchased capital expenditures (as defined) in excess of permitted amounts.
The funds in this account serve as additional security for its obligations under the Current Credit Facility. ● On December 15, 2025, we entered into a Tenth Amendment which waived the defaults caused by the failure to achieve the required fixed charge coverage ratio for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, and for exceeding the permitted amount of capital expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.