Significant improvement in gross profit, operating income and net income

WESTMINSTER, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 10, 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 fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2021.

Full year net sales were $15.6 million or 3% lower when compared to $16.0 million last year. However, gross profit was 10% higher at $3.5 million when compared to gross profit of $3.1 million for fiscal year 2020, reflecting a more favorable project mix.

'Our results for fiscal year 2021 were highlighted by a more favorable project mix which drove improved gross margins when compared to last year,' stated Alexander Shen, TechPrecision's Chief Executive Officer. 'We have also implemented manufacturing improvements on the remaining components from fiscal 2020 that negatively impacted our prior year results with learning-curve related costs.'

'This resulted in an overall improvement in reported financial results for fiscal year 2021 when compared to fiscal year 2020,' added Mr. Shen. 'We expect to carry these improvements into the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and beyond.'

Sales order backlog was $18.6 million at March 31, 2021, up from $16.8 million at March 31, 2020.

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2021 Financial Results

● Net sales were $4.0 million, or 18% lower when compared to the same quarter a year ago, largely due to lower revenue for precision industrial components.

● Cost of sales were $3.1 million, or 15% lower than the same quarter a year ago, due primarily to lower revenue.

● Gross profit was $933,000, a decrease of 28% compared to $1.3 million in the same quarter last year.

● SG&A decreased by $5,000, or 1%, primarily on lower travel expenses due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and lower professional fees.

● Operating income was $298,000, compared to $166,000, in the same quarter a year ago, as fiscal 2020 included a non-recurring expense of $495,000 for the claims settlement of a civil action.

● Net income was $214,000, compared to $48,000 for the same period a year ago.

Fiscal 2021 Financial Results

● Net sales were $15.6 million, or 3% lower when compared to the prior fiscal year.

● Cost of sales were $12.1 million, or 6% lower, in part due to significantly reduced learning-curve related costs compared to fiscal 2020.

● Gross profit was $3.5 million, or 10% higher when compared to the prior fiscal year.

● SG&A increased by $56,000 to $2.8 million, as increases in share-based compensation, employee compensation and office costs more than offset decreases in professional fees and travel expenses due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

● Operating income was $623,000 compared to an operating loss of $141,000 in the prior fiscal year.

● Net income was $321,000, compared to a net loss of $342,000 in the prior fiscal year.

● EBITDA* was $1.3 million, compared to $599,000 in the prior fiscal year.

* 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 March 31, 2021, TechPrecision had $2.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of $1.2 million compared to $931,000 at March 31, 2020.

Working capital was $5.2 million at March 31, 2021 compared to $5.6 million at March 31, 2020. The decline in working capital was due primarily to the current balance sheet classification for the upcoming Berkshire Bank term loan maturity in December 2021, partially offset by the increase in cash. Approximately $2.5 million of long-term debt is due to Berkshire Bank in less than twelve months at March 31, 2021. We expect to renew the term loan at maturity. We have access to additional capital via the existing revolver loan should management determine it needs to bolster liquidity.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan

On May 12, 2021, as authorized by Section 1106 of the CARES Act, the SBA remitted to Berkshire Bank, the lender of record, a payment of principal and interest in the amounts of $1,317,100 and $13,207, respectively, for forgiveness of the Company's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The funds credited to the PPP loan pay this loan off in full. The Company applied for loan forgiveness with the SBA under the Paycheck Protection Program on March 26, 2021.

Acquisition of Stadco

With the Covid-19 vaccination of our management complete, we have been able to proceed with the long-delayed final aspects of our due diligence of Stadco's business. We look forward to finalizing this matter and expect to reach a resolution before August 1, 2021. As due diligence and negotiations continue into the final stages, the Company will not make any further comments regarding Stadco prior to finalization of this matter.

Teleconference Information

The Company will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time on June 10, 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, enter Conference Passcode 723025. A replay will be available until June 24, 2021. To access the replay, dial 1-877-481-4010 or 1-919-882-2331. When prompted, enter Conference Passcode 41610.

The call will also be available over the Internet and accessible at: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2198/41610.

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.

Safe Harbor Statement

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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 consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended:

Company Contact:
Mr. Thomas Sammons
Chief Financial Officer
TechPrecision Corporation
Phone: 978-883-5109
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.techprecision.com

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Brett Maas
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