Biggest changeFiscal Years Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 The following table presents net sales, gross profit, and gross margin, consolidated and by reportable segment: 2024 2023 Changes Percent of Percent of (dollars in thousands) Amount Net sales Amount 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 $ 13,273 42 % $ 12,205 39 % $ 1,068 9 % Stadco 14,997 47 % 14,323 45 % 674 5 % Intersegment elimination (797) (2) % — — % (797) nm % 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) % nm - not meaningful Net Sales Consolidated - Period-to-period revenue reflects production performance under new and ongoing contracts with changes in net sales due to varying levels of throughput.
Biggest changeFiscal Years Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 The following table presents revenue, gross profit, and gross margin, consolidated and by reportable segment: 2025 2024 Changes Percent of Percent of Amount Revenue Amount Revenue Amount Percent Revenue Ranor $ 18,165 53 % $ 17,821 56 % $ 344 2 % Stadco 15,998 47 % 14,567 46 % 1,431 10 % Intersegment elimination (132) — % (797) (2) % 665 83 % Consolidated Revenue $ 34,031 100 % $ 31,591 100 % $ 2,440 8 % Cost of Revenue Ranor $ 12,623 37 % $ 13,273 42 % $ (650) (5) % Stadco 17,211 50 % 14,997 47 % 2,214 15 % Intersegment elimination (132) — % (797) (2) % 665 83 % Consolidated Cost of Revenue $ 29,702 87 % $ 27,473 87 % $ 2,229 8 % Gross Profit (Loss) Ranor $ 5,674 16 % $ 4,548 14 % $ 1,126 25 % Stadco (1,345) (3) % (430) (1) % (915) (213) % Consolidated Gross profit $ 4,329 13 % $ 4,118 13 % $ 211 5 % Revenue Consolidated - Revenue was $34,031 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, or 8% higher when compared to revenue of $31,591 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
Effective March 20, 2024, the Seventh Amendment, among other things (i) extended the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from March 20, 2024 to May 20, 2024; (ii) limited the use of proceeds from the Revolver Loan by the Company or its affiliates to $2,000,000 in the aggregate for due diligence and related professional costs incurred on or prior to May 10, 2024 in connection with any acquisitions; and (iii) makes certain changes to the amount and methods of valuation of equipment securing repayment of the borrowed funds.
Effective March 20, 2024, the Seventh Amendment, among other things (i) extended the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from March 20, 2024 to May 20, 2024; (ii) limited the use of proceeds from the Revolver Loan by the Company or its affiliates to $2,000 in the aggregate for due diligence and related professional costs incurred on or prior to May 10, 2024 in connection with any acquisitions; and (iii) makes certain changes to the amount and methods of valuation of equipment securing repayment of the borrowed funds.
Effective May 24, 2024, the Eighth Amendment, among other things, (i) extends the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from May 24, 2024 to August 30, 2024; (ii) amends the maximum principal amount of the Revolver Loan from $5,000,000 to $4,500,000; and (iii) effective on June 1, 2024, increases the Term SOFR Margin (as defined in the Amendment) used to calculate the interest rate from 2.25% per annum to 2.50% per annum.
Effective May 24, 2024, the Eighth Amendment, among other things, (i) extends the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from May 24, 2024 to August 30, 2024; (ii) amends the maximum principal amount of the Revolver Loan from $5,000 to $4,500; and (iii) effective on June 1, 2024, increases the Term SOFR Margin (as defined in the Amendment) used to calculate the interest rate from 2.25% per annum to 2.50% per annum.
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 of our control, including health emergencies, like epidemics or pandemics, the conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, price inflation, increasing interest rates, 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; 23 Table of Contents ● 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 on 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; ● unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the recently terminated Stock Purchase Agreement; and ● those risks discussed in “ Item 1A.
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 of our control, including health emergencies, like epidemics or pandemics, California wildfires, the conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, price inflation, increasing interest rates, 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; 23 Table of Contents ● 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 on our ability to operate our business due to our outstanding indebtedness; ● government tariffs, 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; ● unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the recently terminated Stock Purchase Agreement; and ● those risks discussed in “ Item 1A.
July Private Placement On July 3, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “PIPE Agreement”), with certain accredited investors (the “PIPE Purchasers”) pursuant to which we agreed to sell in a private placement (the “July Private Placement”) at an aggregate purchase price of $2,298,045, (i) 666,100 shares of our common stock (the “PIPE Shares”), and (ii) common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 666,100 shares of our common stock (the “PIPE Warrants”).
July Private Placement On July 3, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “PIPE Agreement”), with certain accredited investors (the “PIPE Purchasers”) pursuant to which we agreed to sell in a private placement (the “July Private Placement”) at an aggregate purchase price of $2,298, (i) 666,100 shares of our common stock (the “PIPE Shares”), and (ii) common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 666,100 shares of our common stock (the “PIPE Warrants”).
The waiver document also contains an agreement by the parties to exclude from the calculation of capital expenditures for purposes of the Loan Agreement during the year ending March 31, 2024, any such expenditures made by the Company to the extent they are made using funds provided by customers of the Company for the purpose of making such capital expenditures.
The waiver document contains an agreement by the parties to exclude from the calculation of capital expenditures for purposes of the Loan Agreement during the year ending March 31, 2024, any such expenditures made by the Company to the extent they are made using funds provided by customers of the Company for the purpose of making such capital expenditures.
Regardless of entering into this Agreement or any discussions between Borrowers and Lender, the Lender expressly reserves any and all rights and remedies available to it under the Loan Documents, the Collateral Documents, and under applicable law, including, without limitation, its right to choose to accelerate and demand the outstanding indebtedness evidenced by the Loan Documents and seek immediate repayment in full, and institute the default rate of interest as of the date of the occurrence of the default or at any time thereafter, as a result of any default or event of default, including, without limitation, the Existing Default, that have arisen or may arise.
Regardless of entering into this Agreement or any discussions between Borrowers and Lender, the Lender expressly reserves any and all rights and remedies available to it under the Loan Documents, the Collateral Documents, and under applicable law, including, without limitation, its right to choose to accelerate and demand the outstanding indebtedness evidenced by the Loan Documents and seek immediate repayment in full, and institute the default rate of interest as of the date of the occurrence of the default or at any time thereafter, as a result of any default or event of default, including, without limitation, the Existing Default, that has arisen or may arise.
Advances under the Revolver Loan are subject to a borrowing base equal to the lesser of (a) $5.0 million or (b) the sum of (i) 80% of the net outstanding amount of Base Accounts, plus (ii) the lesser of (x) 25% of Eligible Raw Material Inventory, and (y) $250,000, plus (iii) 80% of the Appraised Value of the Eligible Equipment, as such terms are defined in the Loan Agreement.
Advances under the Revolver Loan are subject to a borrowing base equal to the lesser of (a) $5,000 or (b) the sum of (i) 80% of the net outstanding amount of Base Accounts, plus (ii) the lesser of (x) 25% of Eligible Raw Material Inventory, and (y) $250, plus (iii) 80% of the Appraised Value of the Eligible Equipment, as such terms are defined in the Loan Agreement.
Effective December 20, 2023, the Sixth Amendment, among other things (i) extended the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from December 20, 2023 to March 20, 2024; (ii) limits the use of proceeds from the Revolver Loan by the Company or its affiliates to $1,000,000 in the aggregate for due diligence and related professional costs incurred on or prior to March 20, 2024 in connection with any acquisitions; and (iii) makes certain changes to the amount and methods of valuation of equipment securing repayment of the borrowed funds.
The Sixth Amendment, among other things (i) extended the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from December 20, 2023 to March 20, 2024; (ii) limited the use of proceeds from the Revolver Loan by the Company or its affiliates to $1,000 in the aggregate for due diligence and related professional costs incurred on or prior to March 20, 2024 in connection with any acquisitions; and (iii) makes certain changes to the amount and methods of valuation of equipment securing repayment of the borrowed funds.
The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable U.S.
The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable U.S.
Other income, net for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 includes a gain of $40,399 from the settlement of an insurance claim related to abandoned fixed assets following a theft at the Stadco plant.
Other income, net for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, includes a gain from the settlement of an insurance claim related to abandoned fixed assets following a theft at the Stadco plant.
Our results of operations are also affected by our success in booking new contracts, the timing of revenue recognition, delays in customer acceptances of our products, delays in deliveries of ordered products and our rate of progress fulfilling obligations under our contracts.
Our results of operations are also affected by our success in booking new contracts, the timing of revenue recognition, delays in customer acceptance of our products, delays in deliveries of ordered products and our rate of progress fulfilling obligations under our contracts.
Effective May 24, 2024, the Eighth Amendment, among other things, (i) extends the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from May 24, 2024 to August 30, 2024; (ii) amends the maximum principal amount of the Revolver Loan from $5,000,000 to $4,500,000; and (iii) effective on June 1, 2024, increases the Term SOFR Margin (as defined in the Amendment) used to calculate the interest rate from 2.25% per annum to 2.50% per annum.
Effective May 24, 2024, the Eighth Amendment, among other things, (i) extended the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from May 24, 2024 to August 30, 2024; (ii) amended the maximum principal amount of the Revolver Loan from $5,000 to $4,500; and (iii) effective on June 1, 2024, increases the Term SOFR Margin (as defined in the Amendment) used to calculate the interest rate from 2.25% per annum to 2.50% per annum.
Under the Loan Agreement, Berkshire Bank will continue to provide the Ranor Term Loan (as defined below) and the revolving line of credit, or the “Revolver Loan”. In addition, Berkshire Bank provided the Stadco Term Loan (as defined below) in the original amount of $4.0 million.
Under the Loan Agreement, Berkshire Bank will continue to provide the Ranor Term Loan (as defined below) and the revolving line of credit, or the “Revolver Loan”. In addition, Berkshire Bank provided the Stadco Term Loan (as defined below) in the original amount of $4,000.
In order for us to continue operations beyond the next twelve months from the date of issuance of the financial statements and to be able to discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business, we must renew our revolver loan or seek alternative financing by January 15, 2025.
In order for us to continue operations beyond the next twelve months from the date of issuance of the financial statements and to be able to discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business, we must renew our revolver loan or seek alternative financing by August 29, 2025.
The proceeds of the original Ranor Term Loan of $2.85 million were previously used to refinance existing mortgage debt of Ranor. The proceeds of the Revolver Loan are used for working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company.
The proceeds of the original Ranor Term Loan of $2,850 were previously used to refinance existing mortgage debt of Ranor. The proceeds of the Revolver Loan are used for working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company.
Pursuant to Section 7.01(f) of the Purchase Agreement, in the event that the Closing had not occurred by March 31, 2024, either we or the Seller had the right to terminate the Purchase Agreement, subject to the party terminating having complied with the other required closing conditions.
Pursuant to Section 7.01(f) of the Purchase Agreement, since the Closing had not occurred by March 31, 2024, either we or the Seller had the right to terminate the Purchase Agreement, subject to the party terminating having complied with the other required closing conditions.
Through May 20, 2024, Ranor utilized a revolving line of credit with, following certain modifications, a maximum principal amount available of $5.0 million.
Through May 20, 2024, Ranor utilized a revolving line of credit with, following certain modifications, a maximum principal amount available of $5,000.
We are subject to certain financial debt covenants and may not spend more than $1.5 million for new machinery and equipment during any single fiscal year, tested on an annual basis at the end of each fiscal year.
We are subject to certain financial debt covenants and may not spend more than $1,500 for new machinery and equipment during any single fiscal year, excluding supplier development funding, tested on an annual basis at the end of each fiscal year.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Statement Regarding Forward Looking Disclosure The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes, which appear elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (dollars in thousands, except per share data) Statement Regarding Forward Looking Disclosure The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes, which appear elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The combined purchase price for one PIPE Share and one PIPE Warrant was $3.45. The purpose of the July Private Placement was to raise working capital for use by the Company. The closing of the July Private Placement occurred on July 8, 2024 (the “PIPE Closing Date”). Placement agent fees totaled $126,014.
The combined purchase price for one PIPE Share and one PIPE Warrant was $3.45. The purpose of the July Private Placement was to raise working capital for use by the Company. The closing of the July Private Placement occurred on July 8, 2024 (the “PIPE Closing Date”). Placement fees in connection with the offering totaled $247.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern Our liquidity is highly dependent on the availability of financing facilities and our ability to maintain gross profit and operating income. As of March 31, 2024, we had $2.3 million in total available liquidity, consisting of $0.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, and approximately $2.2 million in undrawn capacity under our Revolver Loan.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern Our liquidity is highly dependent on the availability of financing facilities and our ability to maintain gross profit and operating income. As of March 31, 2025, we had $1,451 in total available liquidity, consisting of $195 in cash and cash equivalents and $1,256 in undrawn capacity under our Revolver Loan.
The defense backlog remains strong as new orders for components related to a variety of programs, including the U.S. Marine Corps heavy lift helicopter programs, continue to flow down from our existing customer base of prime defense contractors. Stadco’s backlog was $28.9 million as of March 31, 2024.
The backlog remains strong as new orders for components related to a variety of defense programs continue to flow down from our existing customer base of prime defense contractors, including the U.S. Marine Corps heavy lift helicopters. Stadco’s backlog was $27,557 and $28,900 as of March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Interest on the Stadco Term Loan is due on unpaid balances beginning on August 25, 2021, at a fixed rate per annum equal to the 7-year Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Classic Advance Rate plus 2.25%.
The proceeds of the Stadco Term Loan were used to support the acquisition of Stadco and refinance existing indebtedness of Stadco. Interest on the Stadco Term Loan is due on unpaid balances beginning on August 25, 2021, at a fixed rate per annum equal to the 7-year Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Classic Advance Rate plus 2.25%.
Since September 25, 2021, and on the 25th day of each month thereafter, Stadco has made and will continue to make monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $54,390 each, with all outstanding principal and accrued interest due and payable on August 25, 2028.
Since September 25, 2021, and on the 25th day of each month thereafter, Stadco has made and will continue to make monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $54 each, with all outstanding principal and accrued interest due and payable on August 25, 2028. On June 12, 2023, the Company and Berkshire Bank executed a waiver.
On July 3, 2024, the Company entered into the PIPE Agreement with certain accredited investors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell in a private placement at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.3 million, the PIPE Shares and the PIPE Warrants. The combined purchase price for one PIPE Share and one PIPE Warrant was $3.45.
On July 3, 2024, the Company entered into a Security Purchase Agreement with certain accredited investors, pursuant to which the Company sold common stock and warrants in a private placement at an aggregate purchase price of $2,299. The combined purchase price for one share of common stock and one warrant was $3.45.
EBITDA Non-GAAP Financial Measure To complement our consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of cash flows, we use EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure. Net income (loss) is the financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP that is most directly comparable to EBITDA.
There were no off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2025. EBITDA Non-GAAP Financial Measure To complement our consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of cash flows, we use EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure. Net income (loss) is the financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP that is most directly comparable to EBITDA.
Corporate general costs include executive and director compensation, and other corporate administrative expenses not allocated to the segments. Prior period segment data is restated to reflect changes in corporate and administrative expenses not allocated to the segments.
Corporate expenses include stock-based compensation, board of director compensation, and other corporate general expenses not allocated to the segments. Prior period segment data is restated to reflect changes in the allocation of corporate expenses to the segments.
As of March 31, 2023, we had $4.7 million in total available liquidity, consisting of $0.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $4.2 million in undrawn capacity under our Revolver Loan. There was $2.8 million and $0.7 million outstanding under the Revolver Loan at March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company pays interest at an adjusted SOFR-based rate.
As of March 31, 2024, we had $600 in total available liquidity, consisting of $138 in cash and cash equivalents, and $462 in undrawn capacity under our Revolver Loan. There was $3,150 and $2,785 outstanding under the Revolver Loan on March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company pays interest at an adjusted SOFR - based rate.
The Company was otherwise in compliance with all the financial covenants on March 31, 2023. There was $7.6 million outstanding under the Loan Agreement on March 31, 2024. Without a waiver, the lender has the right, but not the obligation, to demand repayment from the Company for noncompliance with the debt covenants.
There was $7,387 and $7,648 outstanding under the Loan Agreement on March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Without a waiver, the lender has the right, but not the obligation, to demand repayment from the Company for noncompliance with the debt covenants.
Our provision for losses at March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively, with approximately 92% and 76% of the totals related to customer projects at our Stadco reportable segment, and the remaining amounts at our Ranor segment.
Our provision for losses at March 31, 2025 and 2024 was $463 and $293, respectively, with 88% and 92% of the totals related to customer projects at our Stadco reportable segment, and the remaining amounts at our Ranor segment.
The carrying amount of an asset or asset group is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset or asset group.
The carrying amount of an asset or asset group is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset or asset group. If impaired, the asset is written down to fair value based on either discounted cash flows or appraised values.
Interest-only payments on advances made under the Revolver Loan will continue to be payable monthly in arrears. Interest-only payments on advances made under the Revolver Loan during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 totaled $171,073 and $33,156, respectively. The weighted average interest rate at March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 was 7.58% and 5.02%, respectively.
Interest - only payments on advances made under the Revolver Loan will continue to be payable monthly in arrears. Interest paid and accrued on advances made under the Revolver Loan during fiscal 2025 and 2024, totaled $197 and $171, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on March 31, 2025 and 2024 was 7.47% and 7.58%, respectively.
On December 23, 2022, Ranor and certain affiliates of the Company entered into a Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, Fifth Amendment to Promissory Note and First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note, or the “Amendment”.
On December 20, 2023, Ranor and certain affiliates of the Company entered into a Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note, or the “Sixth Amendment”.
Payments for the original Ranor Term Loan began on January 20, 2017, and until the facility was amended in December 2022, the Company paid monthly installments of $19,260 each, inclusive of interest at a fixed rate of 5.21% per annum. 32 Table of Contents In addition, Berkshire Bank provided to Stadco a term loan in the original amount of $4.0 million, or the “Stadco Term Loan”.
Payments for the original Ranor Term Loan began on January 20, 2017, and until the facility was amended in December 2022, the Company paid monthly installments of $19 each, inclusive of interest at a fixed rate of 5.21% per annum.
A delay in deliveries or cancellations of orders could have an unfavorable impact on liquidity, cause us to have inventories in excess of our short-term needs, and delay our ability to recognize, or prevent us from recognizing, revenue on contracts in our order backlog.
A delay in deliveries or cancellations of orders could have an unfavorable impact on liquidity, cause us to have inventories in excess of our short-term needs, and delay our ability to recognize, or prevent us from recognizing, revenue on contracts in our order backlog. 28 Table of Contents We evaluate the performance of our segments based upon, among other things, segment revenue and operating profit.
In fiscal 2023 we drew down $10.9 million of proceeds under the Revolver Loan and repaid $11.5 million during the same period. We also used $0.7 million of cash to pay down debt principal, make periodic lease payments and pay costs in connection with the Ranor Term Loan.
In fiscal 2024 we drew down $7,160 of proceeds under the Revolver Loan and repaid $5,025 during the same period. We also used $617 of cash to pay down debt principal and make periodic lease payments.
Net loss was $7.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, as compared to net loss of $1.0 million for the year ended March 31, 2023. EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was negative for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to positive $1.8 million for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Net loss was $2,748 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, as compared to net loss of $7,042 for the year ended March 31, 2024. EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $587 for the year ended March 31, 2025, compared to negative $2,160 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations The following contractual obligations associated with our normal business activities are expected to result in cash payments in future periods, and include the following material items on March 31, 2024: ● Our long-term debt obligations, including fixed and variable-rate debt, totaled $7.6 million, and, because of current and probable future debt covenant violations, are classified as current in the consolidated balance sheets. ● We enter into various commitments with suppliers for the purchase of raw materials and work supplies.
Collateral securing all the above obligations comprises all personal and real property of the Company, including cash, accounts receivable, inventories, equipment, and financial assets. 34 Table of Contents Commitments and Contractual Obligations The following contractual obligations associated with our normal business activities are expected to result in cash payments in future periods, and include the following material items on March 31, 2025: ● Our debt obligations under the Berkshire loan agreement, including fixed and variable-rate debt, totaled $7,387, and, because of debt covenant violations, are classified as current in the consolidated balance sheets. ● We enter into various commitments with suppliers for the purchase of raw materials and work supplies.
Pursuant to the PIPE Agreement, we have agreed to have a registration statement registering for resale the PIPE Shares and the shares underlying the PIPE Warrants declared effective with 60 days of the PIPE Closing Date.
In addition, the Company issued to the placement agent common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 19,983 shares of common stock. Pursuant to the PIPE Agreement, we have agreed to have a registration statement registering for resale the PIPE Shares and the shares underlying the PIPE Warrants declared effective within 60 days of the PIPE Closing Date.
GAAP”, we also utilize and present certain financial measures that are not based on or included in U.S. GAAP. We refer to these as non-GAAP financial measures.
Key Performance Indicators While we prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or “U.S. GAAP”, we also utilize and present certain financial measures that are not based on or included in U.S. GAAP. We refer to these as non-GAAP financial measures.
GAAP measure reported in our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended: March 31, March 31, Change (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount Net loss $ (7,042) $ (979) $ (6,063) Income tax expense 1,932 196 1,736 Interest expense (1) 521 356 165 Depreciation and amortization 2,429 2,217 212 EBITDA $ (2,160) $ 1,790 $ (3,950) (1) Includes amortization of debt issue costs.
GAAP measure reported in our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended: March 31, March 31, Change (dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 Amount Net loss $ (2,748) $ (7,042) $ 4,294 Income tax (benefit) expense (2) 1,932 (1,934) Interest expense (1) 541 521 20 Depreciation and amortization 2,796 2,429 367 EBITDA $ 587 $ (2,160) $ 2,747 (1) Includes amortization of debt issue costs.
It has been a critical supplier to a blue-chip customer base that includes some of the largest OEMs and prime contractors in the defense and aerospace industries.
Stadco has been a critical supplier to a blue-chip customer base that includes some of the largest OEMs and prime contractors in the defense and aerospace industries. Stadco also manufactures tooling, molds, fixtures, jigs and dies used in the production of defense-centric aircraft components.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit Consolidated – Cost of sales consists primarily of raw materials, parts, labor, overhead and subcontracting costs. Our cost of sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, was $27.5 million, or 4% higher compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Profit Consolidated – Cost of revenue consists primarily of raw materials, parts, labor, overhead and subcontracting costs. Our cost of revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, was $29,702, an increase of 8% when compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
Effective March 20, 2024, the Seventh Amendment, among other things (i) extended the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from March 20, 2024 to May 20, 2024; (ii) limits the use of proceeds from the Revolver Loan by the Company or its affiliates to $2,000,000 in the aggregate for due diligence and related professional costs incurred on or prior to May 10, 2024 in connection with any acquisitions; and (iii) makes certain changes to the amount and methods of valuation of equipment securing repayment of the borrowed funds.
Effective March 20, 2024, the Seventh Amendment, among other things (i) extended the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from March 20, 2024 to May 20, 2024, and (ii) limited the use of proceeds from the Revolver Loan by the Company or its affiliates to $2,000 in the aggregate for due diligence and related professional costs incurred on or prior to May 10, 2024 in connection with any acquisitions. 33 Table of Contents On May 28, 2024, Ranor and the other Borrowers entered into an Eighth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note with Berkshire Bank.
Since the Seller validly terminated the Purchase Agreement pursuant to Section 7.01(f), the Company was required to pay to the Seller the Stock Termination Fee.
The Seller validly terminated the Purchase Agreement pursuant to Section 7.01(f), the Company was required to pay to the Seller the Stock Termination Fee. On April 29, 2024, we issued 320,000 shares of our common stock as the Stock Termination Fee.
The defense backlog remains strong as new orders for components related to a variety of programs, including the U.S. Navy submarine programs continue to flow down from our existing base of prime defense contractors.
The backlog at Ranor remains strong as new orders continue to flow down from our existing customer base of prime defense contractors.
Effective August 30, 2024, the Ninth Amendment, among other things, (i) extends the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from August 30, 2024 to January 15, 2025. Read about the Berkshire Bank Loans under the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below, for a discussion of the amended debt agreement and its impact on the Company’s liquidity and on-going operations.
Read about the Berkshire Bank Loans under the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below, for a discussion of the amended debt agreement and its impact on the Company’s liquidity and on-going operations.
Backlog at Ranor on March 31, 2024 was $21.1 million. 29 Table of Contents Stadco - Net sales were $14.6 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared with net sales of $12.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, an increase of 19%.
Backlog at Ranor on March 31, 2025, and 2024 was $21,068 and $21,100, respectively. 29 Table of Contents Stadco - Revenue was $15,998 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared with revenue of $14,567 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, an increase of $1,431, or 10%.
Unused borrowing capacity at March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 was approximately $0.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively. At March 31, 2024 our working capital was negative $2.9 million because of the reclassification of our long-term debt from noncurrent to current in the consolidated balance sheet. Working capital was $5.6 million at March 31, 2023.
The weighted average amount outstanding during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 was $2,631. Undrawn borrowing capacity as of March 31, 2025 and 2024 was $1,256 and $539, respectively. At March 31, 2025 our working capital was negative $1,570 because of the reclassification of our long-term debt from noncurrent to current in the consolidated balance sheet.
Financing activities For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 we drew down $7.2 million of proceeds under the Revolver Loan and repaid $5.0 million during the same period. We also used $0.6 million of cash primarily to pay down debt principal and make periodic lease payments.
Financing activities We drew down $13,876 of proceeds under our Revolver Loan during fiscal 2025 and repaid $13,511 during the same period. We also used $663 of cash to pay down debt principal and make periodic lease payments and financed the purchase of certain equipment at Stadco for $65.
On April 29, 2024, we issued 320,000 shares of our common stock as the Stock Termination Fee. 24 Table of Contents Amendments to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note On March 20, 2024, Ranor and certain affiliates of the Company entered into a Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note, or the “Seventh Amendment”.
Such registration was filed initially with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2024, and was declared effective on January 31, 2025. 24 Table of Contents Amendments to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note On March 20, 2024, Ranor and certain affiliates of the Company entered into a Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note, or the “Seventh Amendment”.
Net Loss As a result of the foregoing, for fiscal 2024, we recorded a net loss of $7.0 million, or $0.81 per share basic and fully diluted, compared with a net loss of $1.0 million, or $0.11 per share basic and fully diluted in fiscal 2023.
In recognition of this risk, we continue to provide a valuation allowance on these items. 31 Table of Contents Net Loss As a result of the foregoing, for fiscal 2025, we recorded a net loss of $2,748, or $0.29 per share basic and fully diluted, compared with a net loss of $7,042, or $0.81 per share basic and fully diluted in fiscal 2024.
On September 4, 2024, Ranor and the other Borrowers entered into a Ninth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Fifth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note, or the “Ninth Amendment”, with Berkshire Bank.
On December 19, 2024, Ranor and the other Borrowers entered into a Tenth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Sixth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note, or the “Tenth Amendment”, with Berkshire Bank. The Tenth Amendment, among other things, extended the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from January 15, 2025 to April 30, 2025.
Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of certain default events, at the option of Berkshire Bank, or automatically without notice or any other action upon the occurrence of certain other events specified in the Loan Agreement, the unpaid principal amount outstanding under the facility, together with accrued interest and all other obligations, would become immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest, or further notice of any kind. 33 Table of Contents As a result of Borrowers’ failure to satisfy the required minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio for the twelve (12) month period ending March 31, 2024 as set forth in the Loan Agreement, or the “Existing Default”, the borrowers acknowledge that a certain Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Loan Agreement.
As a result of Borrowers’ failure to satisfy the required minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio for the twelve (12) month period ending March 31, 2025, as set forth in the Loan Agreement, or the “Existing Default”, the borrowers acknowledge that a certain Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Loan Agreement.
The assessment was based on the weight of negative evidence at the balance sheet date, our recent operating losses and unsettled circumstances that, if unfavorably resolved, would adversely affect future operations and profit levels. In recognition of this risk, we continue to provide a valuation allowance on these items.
We believe that it is more likely than not that the benefit from certain state NOL carryforwards and other deferred tax assets will not be realized. The assessment was based on the weight of negative evidence at the balance sheet date, our recent operating losses and unsettled circumstances that, if unfavorably resolved, would adversely affect future operations and profit levels.
On May 28, 2024, Ranor and the other Borrowers entered into an Eighth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note with Berkshire Bank.
On April 28, 2024, Ranor and the other Borrowers entered into the Eleventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Seventh Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note, or the “Eleventh Amendment”, with Berkshire Bank. The Eleventh Amendment, among other things, extended the maturity date of the Revolver Loan from April 30, 2025 to August 29, 2025.
Other Income (Expense), net The following table presents other income (expense) for the fiscal years ended March 31: 2024 2023 $ Change % Change Other income (expense), net $ 43,363 $ 40,842 $ 2,521 6 % Interest expense $ (414,268) $ (295,692) $ (118,576) (40) % Amortization of debt issue costs $ (106,840) $ (59,916) $ (46,925) (78) % Interest expense increased under the Revolver Loan (as defined below) by $138,987 when compared with the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, due to higher amounts borrowed and higher interest rates.
Other Income (Expense), net The following table presents other income (expense) for the fiscal years ended March 31: 2025 2024 $ Change % Change Other income (expense), net $ (51) $ 43 $ (94) (219) % Interest expense $ (438) $ (414) $ (24) (6) % Amortization of debt issue costs $ (103) $ (107) $ 4 4 % Interest expense increased by $24 when compared with the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, due primarily to higher average debt levels under the revolver loan.
We evaluate the performance of our segments based upon, among other things, segment net sales and operating profit. Segment operating profit excludes general corporate costs, which include executive and director compensation, stock-based compensation, certain pension and other retirement benefit costs, and other corporate facilities and administrative expenses not allocated to the segments.
Segment operating profit excludes general corporate costs, which include director compensation, stock-based compensation, certain pension and other retirement benefit costs, and other corporate administrative expenses not allocated to the segments. Also excluded are items that we consider not representative of ongoing operations, such as the unallocated PPP loan forgiveness and refundable employee retention tax credits.
The purpose of the sale of the PIPE Shares and the PIPE Warrants under the PIPE Agreement is to raise working capital for use by the Company. The closing of the offering occurred on July 8, 2024.
The purpose of the sale of the common stock and warrants was to raise working capital for use by the Company.
The fiscal 2024 provision is the sum of tax expense from an increase in the valuation allowance of $3.1 million, offset in part by a federal and state tax benefit due to higher pretax losses. 31 Table of Contents Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carryforwards are expected to be recovered or settled.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carryforwards are expected to be recovered or settled. The valuation allowance on deferred tax assets at March 31, 2025 and 2024 was $5,722 and $5,312, respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses 2024 2023 Changes Percent of Percent of (dollars in thousands) Amount Net Sales Amount Net Sales Amount Percent Ranor $ 1,477 4 % $ 1,649 5 % $ (172) (10) % Stadco 1,552 5 % 1,832 6 % (280) (15) % Corporate and unallocated 5,721 18 % 2,528 8 % 3,193 126 % Consolidated SG&A $ 8,750 27 % $ 6,009 19 % $ 2,741 46 % March 31, 2023 SG&A segment data is revised to reflect current period updates to unallocated corporate administrative expense.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses 2025 2024 Changes Percent of Percent of (dollars in thousands) Amount Revenue Amount Revenue Amount Percent Ranor $ 2,545 7 % $ 2,260 7 % $ 285 13 % Stadco 3,298 10 % 3,125 10 % 173 6 % Corporate and unallocated 644 2 % 3,365 10 % (2,721) (81) % Consolidated SG&A $ 6,487 19 % $ 8,750 27 % $ (2,263) (26) % Fiscal 2025 and 2024: SG&A segment data was revised to reflect current period updates to allocated corporate expenses.
Amortization of debt issue costs for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 increased when compared to fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, as new amortization periods commenced for costs incurred to extend the Ranor Term Loan and renew the Revolver Loan.
Amortization of debt issue costs for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, was slightly lower when compared to fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, as we continue to amortize issue costs related to the Berkshire loan agreement and amendments thereto.
Long-lived assets In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360, Property, Plant & Equipment , our property, plant and equipment is tested for impairment when triggering events occur and, if impaired, written-down to fair value based on either discounted cash flows or appraised values.
Long-lived assets In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360, Property, Plant & Equipment , our property, plant and equipment is tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may be impaired.
If such registration statement is not declared effective in a timely manner, we will be subject to liquidated damages as described in the PIPE Agreement. Overview Through our two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Ranor and Stadco, each of which is a reportable segment, we offer a full range of services required to transform raw materials into precision finished products.
If such registration statement is not declared effective in a timely manner, we will be subject to liquidated damages as described in the PIPE Agreement. The registration statement was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 31, 2025.
Our cash flows can fluctuate significantly from period to period as we mark progress with customer projects and the composition of our receivables collections mix changes between advance payments and customer payments made after shipment of finished goods. Cash provided by operating activities for fiscal 2024 was $1.3 million.
Our cash flows can fluctuate from period to period as we mark progress with customer project milestones and the timing of progress payments. Cash used in operating activities during fiscal 2025 totaled $599. Net loss adjusted by our non - cash items provided $813 of cash during fiscal 2025, as compared to cash used of $1,022 in fiscal 2024.
The table below presents selected liquidity and capital measures at the fiscal years ended: March 31, March 31, Change (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount Cash and cash equivalents $ 138 $ 534 $ (396) Working capital $ (2,904) $ 5,559 $ (8,463) Total debt $ 7,648 $ 6,113 $ 1,535 Total stockholders’ equity $ 7,803 $ 14,594 $ (6,791) The next table summarizes changes in cash by primary component in the cash flows statements for the fiscal years ended: March 31, March 31, Change (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount Operating activities $ 1,305 $ 3,138 $ (1,833) Investing activities (3,168) (2,318) (850) Financing activities 1,467 (1,337) 2,804 Net decrease in cash $ (396) $ (517) $ 121 Berkshire Bank Loans On August 25, 2021, the Company entered into an amended and restated loan agreement with Berkshire Bank (as amended to date, the “Loan Agreement”).
The table below presents selected liquidity and capital measures at the fiscal years ended: March 31, March 31, Change 2025 2024 Amount Cash and cash equivalents $ 195 $ 138 $ 57 Working capital $ (1,570) $ (2,904) $ 1,334 Total debt $ 7,424 $ 7,648 $ (224) Total stockholders’ equity $ 8,740 $ 7,803 $ 937 The next table summarizes changes in cash by primary component in the cash flows statements for the fiscal years ended: March 31, March 31, Change (dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 Amount Operating activities $ (599) $ 728 $ (1,327) Investing activities (1,081) (2,591) 1,510 Financing activities 1,737 1,467 270 Net increase (decrease) in cash $ 57 $ (396) $ 453 Operating activities Apart from our loan facilities, our primary sources of cash are provided by customer revenue, customer contract advances, and associated accounts receivable collections.
Corporate and unallocated - SG&A increased by $3.2 million, due primarily to one-time outside advisory and pre-acquisition advisory and legal expenses ($1.9 million) plus a breakup fee ($1.1 million) in connection with the terminated Votaw acquisition. 30 Table of Contents Operating (loss) income 2024 2023 Changes Percent of Percent of (dollars in thousands) Amount net sales Amount net sales Amount Percent Ranor $ 3,070 10 % $ 5,328 18 % $ (2,258) (42) % Stadco (1,981) (6) % (3,905) (12) % 1,924 49 % Corporate and unallocated (5,721) (18) % (2,528) (8) % (3,193) (126) % Operating loss $ (4,632) (14) % $ (1,105) (4) % $ (3,527) (319) % Consolidated - As a result of the foregoing, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, we reported an operating loss of $4.6 million, which was $3.5 million higher than the operating loss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, corporate expenses in connection with the terminated Votaw acquisition decreased by $2,556, stock-based compensation expenses decreased by $181 and other corporate expenses increased by $16 when compared with the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. 30 Table of Contents Operating (loss) income 2025 2024 Changes Percent of Percent of (dollars in thousands) Amount Revenue Amount Revenue Amount Percent Ranor $ 3,129 9 % $ 2,287 7 % $ 842 37 % Stadco (4,643) (13) % (3,554) (11) % (1,089) (31) % Corporate and unallocated (644) (2) % (3,365) (11) % 2,721 81 % Operating loss $ (2,158) (6) % $ (4,632) (15) % $ 2,474 53 % Consolidated – For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, we reported an operating loss of $2,158, compared with an operating loss of $4,632 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
Consolidated - Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 increased by $2.7 million or 46% due primarily to outside advisory costs of $1.9 million, a break-up fee for $1.1 million in connection with the terminated Votaw acquisition, and $0.3 million for a claims settlement, partially offset by a $0.6 reduction in compensation at Stadco.
Consolidated - Total selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $2,263, or 26%, due primarily to the absence of due diligence work on the terminated Votaw acquisition. Corporate expenses incurred in connection with due diligence acquisition activity and breakup fees decreased year-over-year and more than offset increased expenses at Ranor and Stadco.
Our business is dependent in part on the continuation of governmental programs that require our services and products. Our contracts are generated both through negotiation with the customer and from bids made pursuant to a request for proposal.
We primarily serve customers in defense and aerospace, secondarily in the precision industrial sectors. Within these sectors, we have manufactured custom components for US Navy submarines and aircraft carriers, USMC military helicopters, US defense and civilian aerospace programs. Our contracts are generated both through negotiation with the customer and from bids made pursuant to a request for proposal.
Our outstanding unconditional contractual commitments, including for the purchase of raw materials and supplies goods, totaled $5.8 million, all of it due to be paid within the next twelve months.
Our outstanding unconditional contractual commitments, including the purchase of raw materials and supplies goods, totaled $4,690, all of it due to be incurred and paid within the next twelve months. ● We also have $10,475 in purchase obligations outstanding for the purchase of machinery and equipment under an arrangement with a certain customer where the Company is reimbursed in full for all purchases. ● Our operating lease obligations, including imputed interest, totaled $4,860 for buildings through 2030, with $939 due annually for each of the next five years and $156 in year six.
We estimate our spending on new machinery and equipment in fiscal 2025, which we expect will include expenditures for the installation and construction of equipment for contract project work with a certain customer, will again exceed the spending limitation.
We estimate that our spending on new machinery and equipment in fiscal 2026 will not exceed that spending limitation. 32 Table of Contents In fiscal 2024, we invested $3,230 in new factory machinery and equipment and were reimbursed for $577 of certain purchases under a supplier development fund.