-Backlog Increased 38% Year-over-Year –
-Conference Call Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 10:00am EST –
MILTON, NY - May 24, 2022 - Sono-Tek Corporation (NASDAQ: SOTK), the leading developer and manufacturer of ultrasonic coating systems, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022, ended February 28, 2022 (“fiscal 2022”).Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights
Dr. Christopher L. Coccio, Chairman and CEO of Sono-Tek, commented, “Sono-Tek had a great year coming out of the pandemic with net sales reaching a record high of $17.1 million. In addition to our traditional markets, we’re currently focused on three main areas of strong global growth: Microelectronics and semiconductors, Clean Energy including fuel cells and carbon capture, and Medical devices. All three of these areas are experiencing strong demand from long term societal needs, and they all benefit from Sono-Tek’s unique thin film coating technology and systems. Over the past several years, the Company has expanded its offerings to handle ever more complex customer requirements and larger systems, benefitting both customers and the Company’s growth, as demonstrated by revenue increases in these markets for the year ranging from 19% - 72%.
“There was also dramatic growth in sales of Multi-Axis coating systems which utilize both 3-Axis and 6-Axis digitally controlled coating motions based on customer application requirements These systems are important in all of our current major markets, with the production of Clean Energy membranes as a prime example. Geographically, the U.S. and Canada, APAC (Asia Pacific), and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) all experienced growth from 6% to 27% in fiscal 2022, with only Latin America showing a 10% decline in sales.”
“Throughout the year, our flexibility to quickly change focus geographically and by market segment, combined with our expanding system and project capabilities, allowed us to capture new and larger orders. As the world continues to recover from the pandemic, we plan to continue making aggressive investments in R&D and the front end of our operations to facilitate future growth. For fiscal 2023, all indications point to continued strong demand for our products and we again project our highest sales year,” concluded Dr. Coccio.
Fiscal 2022 Review (Results compared with fiscal 2021)
($ in thousands) | ||||
Change | ||||
FY 2022 | FY 2021 | $ | % | |
Net Sales | $ 17,133 | $ 14,833 | $ 2,300 | 15.51% |
Gross Profit | $ 8,613 | $ 6,997 | $ 1,616 | 23.10% |
Gross Margin | 50.30% | 47.20% | ||
Operating Income | $ 1,889 | $ 1,340 | $ 549 | 40.97% |
Operating Margin | 11.03% | 9.00% | ||
Net Income | $ 2,543 | $ 1,121 | $ 1,422 | 126.85% |
Net Margin | 14.8% | 7.60% |
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Change | ||||
FY 2022 | FY 2021 | $ | % | |
Net Sales | $ 4,999 | $ 4,097 | $ 902 | 22.02% |
Gross Profit | $ 2,556 | $ 1,885 | $ 671 | 35.60% |
Gross Margin | 51.13% | 46.00% | ||
Operating Income | $ 607 | $ 508 | $ 99 | 19.49% |
Operating Margin | 12.14% | 12.00% | ||
Net Income | $ 556 | $ 455 | $ 101 | 22.20% |
Net Margin | 11.12% | 11.10% |
On a per share basis, earnings were $0.16 compared with $0.07 for the prior year period. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding totaled 15,623,485 compared to 15,672,253 for the prior year period.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Overview Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments at February 28, 2022 were $10.7 million, an increase of $2.1 million from February 28, 2021, the end of fiscal year 2021. The increase was primarily the result of growth in fiscal 2022’s profitability and net income. At February 28, 2022, the Company had no debt on its balance sheet. Capital expenditures in fiscal year 2022 totaled $0.4 million, which were directed to ongoing upgrades of the Company’s manufacturing and development lab facilities. Conference Call InformationSono-Tek will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 yearend financial results today, Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 at 10:00am EST.
To participate, please call 1 (877) 270-2148 at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call and ask to join the Sono-Tek call.
A simultaneous webcast of the call may be accessed through the Company's website at Events & Presentations | Sono-Tek or at https://services.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=EbTftCrs.A replay of the call will be available at 1 (877) 344-7529, access code 6693914, through May 31, 2022.
About Sono-TekSono-Tek Corporation is the leading developer and manufacturer of ultrasonic coating systems for applying precise, thin film coatings to protect, strengthen or smooth surfaces on parts and components for the microelectronics/electronics, alternative energy, medical and industrial markets, including specialized glass applications in construction and automotive.
The Company’s solutions are environmentally-friendly, efficient and highly reliable, and enable dramatic reductions in overspray, savings in raw material, water and energy usage and provide improved process repeatability, transfer efficiency, high uniformity and reduced emissions.Sono-Tek’s growth strategy is focused on leveraging its innovative technologies, proprietary know-how, unique talent and experience, and global reach to further develop thin film coating technologies that enable better outcomes for its customers’ products and processes. For further information, visit www.sono-tek.com.
Safe Harbor StatementThis news release contains forward looking statements regarding future events and the future performance of Sono-Tek Corporation that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These “forward-looking statements’ are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and our operating plans. They are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that events could turn out to be significantly different from our expectations and could cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, among other considerations, general economic and business conditions, including inflationary pressures; political, regulatory, tax, competitive and technological developments affecting our operations or the demand for our products; the duration and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic; the extent and duration of the pandemic’s adverse effect on economic and social activity, consumer confidence, discretionary spending and preferences, labor and healthcare costs, and unemployment rates, any of which may reduce demand for some of our products and impair the ability of those with whom we do business to satisfy their obligations to us; our ability to sell and provide our services and products, including as a result of continued pandemic related travel restrictions, mandatory business closures, and stay-at home or similar orders; any temporary reduction in our workforce, closures of our offices and facilities and our ability to adequately staff and maintain our operations resulting from the pandemic; the ability of our customers and suppliers to continue their operations as result of the pandemic, which could result in terminations of contracts, losses of revenue; the continued strength of sales in the Microelectronics, Medical and Alternative Energy markets following COVID-19 related slowdowns; and further adverse effects to our supply chain; the imposition of tariffs; the continued strong sales of the multi-axis coatings systems; timely development and market acceptance of new products and continued customer validation of our coating technologies; adequacy of financing; capacity additions, the ability to enforce patents; maintenance of operating leverage; maintenance of increased order backlog, including effects of any COVID-19 related cancellations; consummation of order proposals; completion of large orders on schedule and on budget; continued sales growth in the medical and alternative energy markets; successful transition from primarily selling ultrasonic nozzles and components to a more complex business providing complete machine solutions and higher value subsystems; and realization of quarterly and annual revenues within the forecasted range of sales guidance. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
For more information, contact: Sono-Tek Corp. Stephen J. Bagley Chief Financial Officer Ph: (845) 795-2020 info@sono-tek.com Investor Relations: Stephanie Prince PCG Advisory Ph: (646) 863-6341 sprince@pcgadvisory.com http://www.sono-tek.com -Tables Follow –SONO-TEK CORPORATION | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
February 28, | February 28, | ||||||
2022 | 2021 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current Assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 4,840,558 | $ | 4,084,078 | |||
Marketable securities | 5,867,990 | 4,563,470 | |||||
Accounts receivable (less allowance of $56,123 and $56,123, respectively) | 1,092,505 | 1,757,802 | |||||
Inventories, net | 2,373,242 | 2,611,106 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 323,304 | 151,316 | |||||
Total current assets | 14,497,599 | 13,167,772 | |||||
Land | 250,000 | 250,000 | |||||
Buildings, net | 1,621,878 | 1,575,135 | |||||
Equipment, furnishings and leasehold improvements, net | 939,306 | 1,075,190 | |||||
Intangible assets, net | 76,015 | 95,456 | |||||
Deferred tax asset | 240,736 | 259,838 | |||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 17,625,534 | $ | 16,423,391 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
Current Liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 684,511 | $ | 1,294,483 | |||
Accrued expenses | 1,804,028 | 1,750,916 | |||||
Customer deposits | 1,167,968 | 1,166,541 | |||||
Income taxes payable | 58,874 | 53,567 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 3,715,381 | 4,265,507 | |||||
Deferred tax liability | 168,840 | 205,562 | |||||
Long term debt, less current maturities | — | 1,001,640 | |||||
Total Liabilities | 3,884,221 | 5,472,709 | |||||
Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
Common stock, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized, 15,729,175 and | |||||||
15,452,656 issued and outstanding, respectively | 157,292 | 154,527 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 9,310,287 | 9,064,994 | |||||
Accumulated earnings | 4,273,734 | 1,731,161 | |||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 13,741,313 | 10,950,682 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 17,625,534 | $ | 16,423,391 | |||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | |||||||
Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||
28-Feb-22 | 28-Feb-21 | ||||||
Net Sales | $ | 17,132,710 | $ | 14,832,877 | |||
Cost of Goods Sold | 8,520,156 | 7,835,837 | |||||
Gross Profit | 8,612,554 | 6,997,040 | |||||
Operating Expenses | |||||||
Research and product development | 1,729,509 | 1,644,598 | |||||
Marketing and selling | 3,367,403 | 2,789,880 | |||||
General and administrative | 1,626,306 | 1,222,101 | |||||
Total Operating Expenses | 6,723,218 | 5,656,579 | |||||
Operating Income | 1,889,336 | 1,340,461 | |||||
Other Income (Expense): | |||||||
Interest Expense | — | (39,843) | |||||
Interest and Dividend Income | 9,496 | 22,558 | |||||
Other Income | — | 24,691 | |||||
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness | 1,005,372 | — | |||||
Income before Income Taxes | 2,904,204 | 1,347,867 | |||||
Income Tax Expense | 361,631 | 227,225 | |||||
Net Income | $ | 2,542,573 | $ | 1,120,642 | |||
Basic Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.07 | |||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.07 | |||
Weighted Average Shares – Basic | 15,586,404 | 15,428,411 | |||||
Weighted Average Shares – Diluted | 15,623,485 | 15,672,253 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||
Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||
February 28, | February 28, | ||||||
2022 | 2021 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Net Income | $ | 2,542,573 | $ | 1,120,642 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 435,525 | 463,076 | |||||
Stock based compensation expense | 179,283 | 47,633 | |||||
Inventory reserve | 43,381 | 91,000 | |||||
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness | (1,005,372) | - | |||||
Deferred tax expense | (17,620) | (129,723) | |||||
(Increase) Decrease in: | |||||||
Accounts receivable | 665,297 | (828,100) | |||||
Inventories | 194,483 | (305,790) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (171,988) | 2,382 | |||||
(Decrease) Increase in: | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (553,129) | 763,269 | |||||
Customer deposits | 1,427 | (482,149) | |||||
Income taxes payable | 5,307 | (17,054) | |||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 2,319,167 | 725,186 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Purchase of equipment, furnishings and leasehold improvements | (326,942) | (344,353) | |||||
Patent costs paid | - | (6,000) | |||||
Capital expenditure grant proceeds | - | 100,000 | |||||
Sale (purchase) of marketable securities, net | (1,304,520) | (344,230) | |||||
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities | (1,631,462) | (594,583) | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 68,775 | - | |||||
Proceeds from note payable - bank | - | 1,001,640 | |||||
Repayment of long-term debt | - | (707,716) | |||||
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities | 68,775 | 293,924 | |||||
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 756,480 | 424,527 | |||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | |||||||
Beginning of year | 4,084,078 | 3,659,551 | |||||
End of year | 4,840,558 | 4,084,078 | |||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure: | |||||||
Interest Paid | $ | - | $ | 39,843 | |||
Income Taxes Paid | $ | 373,928 | $ | 374,004 |
SONO-TEK CORPORATION PRODUCT, MARKET, AND GEOGRAPHIC SALES
Product SalesTwelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
February 28, | % of | February 28, | % of | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | Total | 2021 | total | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Fluxing Systems | $ | 691,000 | 4% | $ | 798,000 | 5% | $ | (107,000 | ) | (13% | ) | |||||||||||||
Integrated Coating Systems | 1,182,000 | 7% | 4,219,000 | 28% | (3,037,000 | ) | (72% | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Multi-Axis Coating Systems | 9,912,000 | 58% | 5,614,000 | 38% | 4,298,000 | 77% | ||||||||||||||||||
OEM Systems | 2,381,000 | 14% | 1,582,000 | 11% | 799,000 | 51% | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 2,967,000 | 17% | 2,620,000 | 18% | 347,000 | 13% | ||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL | $ | 17,133,000 | $ | 14,833,000 | $ | 2,300,000 | 16% |
Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
February 28, | % of | February 28, | % of | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | Total | 2021 | total | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Electronics/Microelectronics | $ | 7,134,000 | 42% | $ | 5,997,000 | 40% | $ | 1,137,000 | 19% | |||||||||||||||
Medical | 4,338,000 | 25% | 3,369,000 | 23% | 969,000 | 29% | ||||||||||||||||||
Alternative Energy | 3,688,000 | 22% | 2,144,000 | 15% | 1,544,000 | 72% | ||||||||||||||||||
Emerging R&D and Other | 918,000 | 5% | 1,055,000 | 7% | (137,000) | (13% | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Industrial | 1,055,000 | 6% | 2,268,000 | 15% | (1,213,000) | (53%) | ||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL | $ | 17,133,000 | $ | 14,833,000 | $ | 2,300,000 | 16% |
Geographic Sales | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
February 28, | February 28, | Change | ||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | $ | % | |||||||||||||
U.S. & Canada | $ | 5,480,000 | $ | 5,155,000 | $ | 325,000 | 6% | |||||||||
Asia Pacific (APAC) | 5,301,000 | 4,171,000 | 1,130,000 | 27% | ||||||||||||
Europe, Middle East, Asia (EMEA) | 5,255,000 | 4,287,000 | 968,000 | 23% | ||||||||||||
Latin America | 1,097,000 | 1,220,000 | (123,000 | ) | (10% | ) | ||||||||||
TOTAL | $ | 17,133,000 | $ | 14,833,000 | $ | 2,300,000 | 16% |