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Smith-Midland Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results

MIDLAND, VA / ACCESSWIRE / November 10, 2020 / Smith-Midland Corporation (the Company) (OTCQX:SMID), which develops, 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,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2020  2019  2020  2019 
Revenue            
Product sales $6,485  $8,589  $20,036  $23,420 
Barrier rentals  3,171   625   4,820   1,787 
Royalty income  484   427   1,165   1,162 
Shipping and installation revenue  2,375   3,568   6,768   7,880 
                 
Total revenue  12,515   13,209   32,789   34,249 
                 
Cost of goods sold  8,674   10,616   24,971   27,278 
                 
Gross profit  3,841   2,593   7,818   6,971 
                 
Operating expenses                
General and administrative expenses  1,271   1,123   3,553   3,474 
Selling expenses  521   717   1,684   1,924 
                 
Total operating expenses  1,792   1,840   5,237   5,398 
                 
Operating income (loss)  2,049   753   2,581   1,573 
                 
Other income (expense)                
Interest expense  (53)  (43)  (166)  (127)
Interest income  8   9   26   31 
Gain (loss) on sale of assets  (8)  19   58   30 
Other income  22   20   41   64 
                 
Total other income (expense)  (31)   5   (41)   (2) 
                 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)  2,018   758   2,540   1,571 
                 
Income tax expense (benefit)  469   179   588   364 
                 
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:                
Basic  5,184   5,134   5,184   5,134 
Diluted  5,184   5,138   5,184   5,138 
                 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

ASSETS September 30,2020(Unaudited)  December 31,2019 
Current assets      
Cash $7,449  $1,364 
Investment securities, available-for-sale, at fair value  1,208   1,176 
Accounts receivable, net        
Trade - billed (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $388 and $333), including contract retentions  9,753   12,723 
Trade - unbilled  703   310 
Inventories, net        
Raw materials  640   488 
Finished goods  1,524   1,754 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  838   784 
Refundable income taxes  123   432 
         
Total current assets  22,238   19,031 
         
Property and equipment, net  18,923   17,735 
         
Deferred buy-back lease asset, net  4,446   5,042 
         
Other assets  326   307 
         
Total assets $45,933  $42,115 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable - trade $2,499  $3,180 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  1,016   125 
Deferred revenue  1,611   1,891 
Accrued compensation  1,342   1,075 
Accrued income taxes  305   - 
Dividend payable  -   282 
Deferred buy-back lease obligation  1,203   966 
Operating lease liabilities  83   81 
Current maturities of notes payable  819   925 
Customer deposits  594   1,077 
         
Total current liabilities  9,472   9,602 
         
Deferred revenue  523   241 
Deferred buy-back lease obligation  4,091   5,183 
Operating lease liabilities  232   296 
Notes payable - less current maturities  6,961   4,086 
Deferred tax liability  1,881   1,886 
         
Total liabilities  23,160   21,294 
         
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, respectively  52   52 
Additional paid-in capital  6,242   6,242 
Treasury stock, at cost, 40,920 shares  (102)  (102)
Retained earnings  16,581   14,629 
         
Total stockholders' equity  22,773   20,821 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $45,933  $42,115 
         

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2020  2019 
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 amortization  1,791   1,321 
Gain on sale of assets  (58)  (30)
Unrealized (gain) loss  (16)  (29)
Allowance for doubtful accounts  55   115 
Stock compensation  -   223 
Deferred taxes  (5)  1 
(Increase) decrease in        
Accounts receivable - billed  2,915   99 
Accounts receivable - unbilled  (393)  775 
Inventories  78   993 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (96)  (25)
Refundable income taxes  309   783 
Increase (decrease) in        
Accounts payable - trade  (681)  (973)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  891   (562)
Deferred revenue  2   358 
Accrued compensation  267   (557)
Accrued income taxes  305   - 
Deferred buy-back lease obligation  (855)  (201)
Customer deposits  (483)  (508)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  5,978   2,990 
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 assets  144   145 
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 borrowings  5,426   49 
Repayments of long-term borrowings  (2,658)  (556)
Dividends paid on common stock  (282)  (281)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  2,486   (288)
Net increase (decrease) in cash  6,085   (927)
Cash        
Beginning of period  1,364   1,946 
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, CFO
540-439-3266
investors@smithmidland.com

Sales Inquiries:
info@smithmidland.com

Investor Relations Inquires:
Three Part Advisors
Steven Hooser, Partner
214-872-2710
shooser@threepa.com

SOURCE: Smith-Midland Corporation



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