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Smith-Midland Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results

Published: 2020-11-10 12:36:00 ET
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MIDLAND, VA / ACCESSWIRE / November 10, 2020 / Smith-MidlandCorporation (the Company) (OTCQX:SMID), whichdevelops, manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast concrete products, services, and systems for use primarily in the construction, transportation, and utilities industries, today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Third Quarter Highlights

  • Company reports 1,100 basis point improvement in Gross Margin compared to the prior year third quarter
  • Earnings Per Share increases 173 percent compared to the prior year third quarter
  • Barrier Rental Revenue increases 407 percent over the prior year third quarter

"We had a solid third quarter, and I am pleased to see the significant increase in our EPS to $0.38 for the year, a 58 percent increase compared to the prior year," said Ashley Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to grow barrier rentals, which yield higher margins and drove the bottom-line earnings growth, despite product sales being down for the year. The outlook over the next 2-3 years still looks strong with infrastructure spending continuing to increase in our geographic region. The long-term strategy of transitioning to increased barrier rentals compared to barrier sales has proven effective so far in 2020. Our core rental fleet revenue is up 74 percent this year over 2019, with barrier rental revenue also being favorably impacted by short-term special projects in the quarter. The short-term special projects are not part of the primary operating strategy, however due to the high-risk and complexity they carry slightly higher margins.

"During the third quarter we designed, engineered, and produced a test panel for the next generation of the SlenderWall system for a major construction company in our region. Listening to customer needs and working as a partner, we successfully created the first long-span SlenderWall design to meet much larger building specifications in the future. The new design is a part of the sales strategy to expand the product offering and capabilities to reach new markets.

"We are focused on reinforcing our balance sheet as we continue to navigate a dynamic macro environment. Increased efforts on accounts receivable have improved our cash and investment position to $8.7 million, which exceeds total long-term debt of $7.8 million. The financial health of the Company is extremely important during this time of uncertainty, and we have positioned the business for long-term success and sustainability through any economic condition."

Third Quarter 2020 Results

The Company reported third quarter revenues of $12,515,000, a 5 percent decrease from the prior-year quarter. Gross margin for the quarter was 31 percent, an increase of 1,100 basis points from the third quarter of 2019. Pre-tax income for the third quarter of 2020 was $2,018,000 compared to pre-tax income of $758,000 in 2019, an increase of $1,260,000. Net income for the third quarter increased 168 percent to $1,549,000, as compared to net income of $579,000 in same quarter a year ago. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.30, compared to $0.11 in the third quarter of 2019.

Nine Months 2020 Results

The Company reported nine-month revenues of $32,789,000 for 2020, a 4 percent decrease from the same period in the prior year. Pre-tax income for the nine months of 2020 was $2,540,000 compared to pre-tax income of $1,571,000 in same period of 2019, an increase of $969,000. Net income for the nine months of 2020 was $1,952,000, compared to net income of $1,207,000 in the first nine months of 2019. Diluted earnings per share were $0.38 for the first nine months of 2020, compared to $0.24 for the first nine months of 2019.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of September 30, 2020, the Company had cash and investments totaling $8.7 million, with accounts receivable of $9.8 million. Outstanding debt on notes payable totaled $7.8 million at the end of the third quarter 2020, with the Company receiving a loan under the Paycheck Protection Plan in the amount of $2.7 million during the second quarter of 2020.

About Smith-Midland

Smith-Midland develops, manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast concrete products for use primarily in the construction, transportation and utilities industries. Management and the board own approximately 17.5 percent of SMID stock, aligning with shareholder values.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors which might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the risk that the COVID-19 outbreak may significantly adversely affect future operations, product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, general business and economic conditions, our debt exposure, the effect of the Company's accounting policies and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended September 30,NineMonths Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Revenue
Product sales$6,485$8,589$20,036$23,420
Barrier rentals3,1716254,8201,787
Royalty income4844271,1651,162
Shipping and installation revenue2,3753,5686,7687,880
Total revenue12,51513,20932,78934,249
Cost of goods sold8,67410,61624,97127,278
Gross profit3,8412,5937,8186,971
Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses1,2711,1233,5533,474
Selling expenses5217171,6841,924
Total operating expenses1,7921,8405,2375,398
Operating income (loss)2,0497532,5811,573
Other income (expense)
Interest expense(53)(43)(166)(127)
Interest income892631
Gain (loss) on sale of assets(8)195830
Other income22204164
Total other income (expense)(31)5(41)(2)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)2,0187582,5401,571
Income tax expense (benefit)469179588364
Net income (loss)$1,549$579$1,952$1,207
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share$0.30$0.11$0.38$0.24
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic5,1845,1345,1845,134
Diluted5,1845,1385,1845,138

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(in thousands)

ASSETSSeptember 30,2020(Unaudited)December 31,2019
Current assets
Cash$7,449$1,364
Investment securities, available-for-sale, at fair value1,2081,176
Accounts receivable, net
Trade - billed (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $388 and $333), including contract retentions9,75312,723
Trade - unbilled703310
Inventories, net
Raw materials640488
Finished goods1,5241,754
Prepaid expenses and other assets838784
Refundable income taxes123432
Total current assets22,23819,031
Property and equipment, net18,92317,735
Deferred buy-back lease asset, net4,4465,042
Other assets326307
Total assets$45,933$42,115
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable - trade$2,499$3,180
Accrued expenses and other liabilities1,016125
Deferred revenue1,6111,891
Accrued compensation1,3421,075
Accrued income taxes305-
Dividend payable-282
Deferred buy-back lease obligation1,203966
Operating lease liabilities8381
Current maturities of notes payable819925
Customer deposits5941,077
Total current liabilities9,4729,602
Deferred revenue523241
Deferred buy-back lease obligation4,0915,183
Operating lease liabilities232296
Notes payable - less current maturities6,9614,086
Deferred tax liability1,8811,886
Total liabilities23,16021,294
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares, none issued and outstanding--
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 8,000,000 shares; 5,224,911 and 5,224,911 issued and 5,183,991 and 5,164,324 outstanding, respectively5252
Additional paid-in capital6,2426,242
Treasury stock, at cost, 40,920 shares(102)(102)
Retained earnings16,58114,629
Total stockholders' equity22,77320,821
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$45,933$42,115

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(in thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)$1,952$1,207
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization1,7911,321
Gain on sale of assets(58)(30)
Unrealized (gain) loss(16)(29)
Allowance for doubtful accounts55115
Stock compensation-223
Deferred taxes(5)1
(Increase) decrease in
Accounts receivable - billed2,91599
Accounts receivable - unbilled(393)775
Inventories78993
Prepaid expenses and other assets(96)(25)
Refundable income taxes309783
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable - trade(681)(973)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities891(562)
Deferred revenue2358
Accrued compensation267(557)
Accrued income taxes305-
Deferred buy-back lease obligation(855)(201)
Customer deposits(483)(508)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities5,9782,990
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale(22)(24)
Purchases of property and equipment(2,501)(3,392)
Deferred buy-back lease asset-(358)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets144145
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(2,379)(3,629)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the line-of-credit construction draw-500
Proceeds from long-term borrowings5,42649
Repayments of long-term borrowings(2,658)(556)
Dividends paid on common stock(282)(281)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities2,486(288)
Net increase (decrease) in cash6,085(927)
Cash
Beginning of period1,3641,946
End of period$7,449$1,019
Supplemental Cash Flow information:
Non-cash transaction - right of use asset and lease liability upon lease standard adoption$-$414
Cash payments for interest$166$127
Cash payments for income taxes$1$41

For more complete information on Smith-Midland Corporation, visit the Company's website at SMITHMIDLAND.com. The "Investor Relations" area will include the Company's Form 10-K.

Media Inquiries:AJ Krick, CFO540-439-3266investors@smithmidland.com

Sales Inquiries:info@smithmidland.com

Investor Relations Inquires:Three Part AdvisorsSteven Hooser, Partner214-872-2710shooser@threepa.com

SOURCE: Smith-Midland Corporation

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