SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and 2020 Year-to-Date Results


COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (“SCI”) (SCIA: OTCQB), a global supplier and manufacturer of advanced materials for physical vapor deposition thin film applications who works closely with end users and OEMs to develop innovative, customized solutions, today reported financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Jeremy Young, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We achieved profitable results for the third quarter 2020 following several months of challenges related to COVID-19 issues. Customer orders, which began to improve in April, continued to increase throughout the third quarter.   Our photonics business is benefiting from this positive development plus the addition of customers in complementary niche markets such as defense. Our growth strategy is focused on further diversification of SCI’s customer base and markets served. We exited the third quarter positioned to achieve sequential quarterly improvement in our financial performance.”

Revenue

For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2020, total revenue was adversely impacted by lower volume, pricing and COVID-19 related issues compared to the same periods in 2019. Total revenue decreased 25% to $7,539,460 for the first nine months of 2020 from $10,012,187 a year ago. For the third quarter 2020, total revenue was $1,494,078 versus $3,255,201 in 2019, a decrease of 54% due to the factors noted above.     

Order backlog was $3.6 million on September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020. A $1.0 million net increase in orders from photonics customers during the third quarter 2020 was offset by management’s decision to reduce previously reported backlog by $1.0 million. This action concerns an order for thin film solar products received more than two years ago and uncertainties as to when or how much of that order may be manufactured for the customer.

Gross profit

The decline in gross profit for the first nine months of 2020, compared to a year ago, was attributable to lower revenue. Gross profit decreased 24% for the 2020 year-to-date period to $1,406,261 from $1,849,491 last year. For the third quarter 2020, gross profit was $459,139 versus $458,920 last year.   Gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2020, was 30.7% compared to 14.1% a year ago due to pricing, product mix and improved manufacturing efficiency. 

As the Company implements its growth strategy in complementary niche markets it is anticipated that gross margin, which was 18.7% for the 2020 year-to-date period, will improve although it will continue to be influenced by product mix and price fluctuation of a high priced, low margin raw material for the foreseeable future.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses (general and administrative expense, research and development expense, and marketing and sales expense) decreased 15% to $1,223,459 for the 2020 year-to-date period from $1,442,519 a year ago. The most significant decrease occurred in general and administrative expense, which was $138,595 below the prior year, due to the Company’s executive management transition which was completed mid-year 2019. Marketing and sales expense decreased $57,404 for the first nine months of 2020 to $144,033 due to cancellation of in person tradeshows and limited travel.

For the third quarter 2020, operating expenses were flat versus last year. Marketing and sales expense decreased $18,600 compared to a year ago due to the same factors noted above. This amount was offset by a $15,460 increase in general and administrative expense related to higher compensation and business insurance expense, and a $3,073 increase in research and development expense, versus the same period in 2019.

Concerning research and development initiatives, we continue to invest in developing new applications for our markets, including electrically conductive Zinc Tin Oxide for Thin Film Solar, Architectural Glass and Thin-Film Transistors. Specialty materials are being researched for use in niche markets such as additive manufacturing. These development efforts adhere to a disciplined innovation approach focused on accelerating time to market for these applications. 

EBITDA*

Earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) decreased to $521,418 for 2020 year-to-date period from $777,078 a year ago. EBITDA increased to $177,493 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, from $163,493 in 2019.

Income Applicable to Common Stock

Income applicable to common stock was $142,361, $0.03 per share, for the first nine months of 2020, versus $365,978, $0.08 per share, the prior year. The 2020 year-to-date decrease was principally due to lower gross profit partially offset by lower operating expenses compared to last year. Third quarter 2020 income applicable to common stock was $52,461, $0.01 per share, compared to $56,294, $0.01 per share, a year ago. 

Cash and Total Debt Outstanding

Cash on hand on September 30, 2020, was a record $2,503,908, representing a 37% increase compared to $1,828,397 on December 31, 2019. This increase included funds received in April 2020 from a $325,300 unsecured promissory note pursuant to the U.S. government’s Paycheck Protection Program.  

Net cash provided by operating activities was $504,561 for the first nine months of 2020, primarily due to net income and non-cash expenses.

Total debt outstanding was $771,870 on September 30, 2020, compared to $223,835 on December 31, 2019. This increase included funds received in April 2020 related to the $325,300 unsecured promissory note referenced above and a $307,000 finance lease agreement for manufacturing equipment. The Company anticipates that most, if not all, of the promissory note will be forgiven consistent with the qualification criteria of the U.S. Small Business Administration program. During the first nine months of 2020 the Company made principal payments of approximately $84,000.

About SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.

SCI Engineered Materials is a global supplier and manufacturer of advanced materials for PVD thin film applications that works closely with end user and OEMs to develop innovative, customized solutions. Additional information is available at www.sciengineeredmaterials.com or follow SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. at:

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*A reconciliation of the differences between the GAAP and non-GAAP financial measure of EBITDA as used in this release with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the financial schedules that are a part of this release. This non-GAAP financial measure is intended to supplement and should be read together with our financial results. It should not be considered an alternative or substitute for, and should not be considered superior to, our reported financial results. Accordingly, users of this financial information should not place undue reliance on this non-GAAP financial measure.

This press release contains certain 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, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Those statements include, but are not limited to, all statements regarding intent, beliefs, expectations, projections, customer guidance, forecasts, plans of the Company and its management, the Company is positioned to achieve sequential quarterly improvement in its financial performance, and as the Company implements its growth strategy anticipation that gross margin will improve from the 2020 year-to-date percentage.   These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. One or more of these factors have affected, and could in the future affect, the Company's projections. Therefore, there can be no assurances that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. Due to the significant uncertainties in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other persons, that the objectives and plans of the company will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on information presently available to the management of the Company. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 
SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
    
BALANCE SHEETS
    
ASSETS
 September 30, December 31,
 2020 2019
 (UNAUDITED)  
Current Assets   
Cash$2,503,908  $1,828,397 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts 362,935   348,524 
Inventories 1,228,611   2,749,038 
Prepaid expenses 93,639   105,464 
Total current assets 4,189,093   5,031,423 
    
Property and Equipment, at cost 8,982,535   8,989,157 
Less accumulated depreciation (7,009,167)  (7,036,955)
  1,973,368   1,952,202 
    
Other Assets 474,952   521,450 
    
TOTAL ASSETS$6,637,413  $7,505,075 
    
    
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  
Current Liabilities   
Short term debt$364,866  $98,524 
Operating lease, current 86,844   80,669 
Accounts payable 165,793   254,004 
Customer deposits 869,251   2,408,837 
Accrued expenses 239,034   197,061 
Total current liabilities 1,725,788   3,039,095 
    
Long term debt 407,004   125,311 
Operating lease, long term 325,918   391,833 
Total liabilities 2,458,710   3,556,239 
    
Total Shareholders' Equity 4,178,703   3,948,836 
    
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$6,637,413  $7,505,075 
    


SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
                
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 AND 2019
(UNAUDITED)
                
 THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPT. 30,
 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPT. 30,
  2020   2019   2020   2019 
                
Revenue$1,494,078  $3,255,201  $7,539,460  $10,012,187 
                
Cost of revenue 1,034,939   2,796,681   6,133,199   8,162,696 
                
Gross profit 459,139   458,520   1,406,261   1,849,491 
                
General and administrative 263,444   247,984   818,825   957,420 
                
Research and development 83,276   80,203   260,601   283,672 
                
Marketing and sales 44,862   63,462   144,033   201,427 
                
Income from operations 67,557   66,871   182,802   406,972 
                
Interest expense 9,058   4,539   20,427   18,020 
                
Income before provision for income taxes 58,499   62,332   162,375   388,952 
                
Income tax expense -   -   1,900   4,860 
                
Net income 58,499   62,332   160,475   384,092 
                
Dividends on preferred stock 6,038   6,038   18,114   18,114 
                
INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES$52,461  $56,294  $142,361  $365,978 
                
Earnings per share - basic and diluted               
                
Income per common share               
Basic$0.01  $0.01  $0.03  $0.08 
Diluted$0.01  $0.01  $0.03  $0.08 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding               
Basic 4,436,185   4,335,839   4,411,390   4,317,716 
Diluted 4,447,059   4,356,947   4,420,272   4,357,273 
                


      
      SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
      
      
              CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
      
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 AND 2019
      
 2020 2019
      
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN):     
Operating activities$504,561  $340,194 
Investing activities(45,960) (343,448)
Financing activities216,910  (104,695)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH675,511  (107,949)
      
CASH - Beginning of period1,828,397  1,802,839 
      
CASH - End of period$2,503,908  $1,694,890 
      


                        RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
      
                 FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 AND 2019
      
 Three months ended Sept. 30,
 Nine months ended Sept. 30,
      
 2020
 2019
 2020
 2019
Net income$58,499  $62,332  $160,475  $384,092 
Interest expense (income) 9,058   4,539   20,427   18,020 
Income taxes -   -   1,900   4,860 
Depreciation and amortization 109,936   96,559   338,616   370,106 
EBITDA 177,493   163,430   521,418   777,078 
      
Stock based compensation 31,182   32,765   93,544   98,301 
Adjusted EBITDA$208,675  $196,195  $614,962  $875,379 
      

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