Firan Technology Group Corporation ("FTG" or "Corporation") Announces Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 07/17/17 -- Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX: FTG) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2017.
"The second quarter of 2017 saw continued growth in FTG from last year's acquisitions and progress in transitioning the work into FTG's legacy facilities", stated Brad Bourne, President and Chief Executive Officer. He added, "We continue to achieve the sales growth expectations from the acquisitions but did incur increased costs in the quarter related to the transition due to the extended use of the Hudson facility as well as ramp up costs in Chatsworth. We remain focused on completing all transition tasks to support customer demands and ultimately generating the anticipated returns from the acquisitions."
Second Quarter Results: (three months ended June 2, 2017 compared with three months ended May 27, 2016)
Year-to-Date Results: (six months ended June 2, 2017 compared with six months ended May 27, 2016)
Business Highlights
FTG accomplished many goals in the second quarter of 2017 that continue to improve the Corporation and position it for the future, including:
For FTG, overall sales increased by $5.7M or 29% from $19.8M in Q2 2016 to $25.5M in Q2 2017. Both business segments participated in the growth. Revenues benefited from the PhotoEtch acquisition which closed in March 2016 and contributed $2.9M in sales in Q2 2017 compared to $1.3M in incremental sales during the same quarter last year. Revenues also benefited from the acquisition of Teledyne PCT which contributed $5.0M in incremental sales in Q2 2017. For the year-to-date, sales were up $16.0M or 44%.
The Circuits Segment sales were up $2.4M or 17% in Q2 2017 versus Q2 2016. On a year-to-date basis, Circuits sales were up $5.3M or 20%. Circuits sales in 2017 year-to-date period have been lifted slightly by the inclusion of some incremental revenue from the acquisition of Teledyne PCT.
For the Aerospace segment, sales in Q2 2017 were $8.9M compared to $5.6M in the same quarter last year resulting in a 60% growth rate. Included in the Q2 2017 results are $2.9M in sales from the acquisition of PhotoEtch and the majority of the Teledyne PCT incremental sales. From Q1 to Q2 2017, the sales related to the Teledyne PCT acquisition were down approximately $3.0M as operations wound down in the second half of the quarter and the facility was closed. Activity in Chatsworth has ramped up considerably in Q2 but will continue through Q3 as equipment is moved and installed, inventory is transferred and training continues on the handling of the new equipment and the building of new products. Year-to-date sales were up $10.7M or 107% in the Aerospace segment.
Gross margins in Q2 2017 were up $0.9M compared to Q2 2016. The benefit of increased sales were offset by increased costs related to operations of the Teledyne PCT facility to the end of Q2, as well as transition related costs.
Normalized earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for FTG for Q2 2017 was $1.8M and $8.6M for the trailing twelve months.
The following table reconciles EBITDA(2) to the net earnings for Q2, 2017.
Net profit after tax at FTG in Q2 2017 was $0.1M compared to a net profit of $1.4M in Q2 2016. Q2 2017 had higher R&D costs substantially related to the transition of Teledyne PCT product to Chatsworth, higher operating costs related to the ongoing transition, higher amortization of intangible assets and higher income taxes. Q2 2016 results also included a one-time bargain purchase gain related to the PhotoEtch acquisition.
The Circuits segment net earnings before corporate and interest and other costs was $2.6M in Q2 2017 compared to $1.7M in Q2 2016. The Circuits joint venture in China did not have a material impact on profitability.
The Aerospace segment net loss before interest and income taxes was ($1.0M) versus $0.7M in Q2 2016. The results in Q2 last year included a net $0.9M benefit from the bargain purchase gain offset by the restructuring charge, both related to the acquisition of PhotoEtch. Q2 2017 included the costs of running the Teledyne PCT facility in parallel with ramping up the Aerospace Chatsworth facility, resulting in double costs. This combined with reduced production in the second half of Q2 as the transition of equipment and inventory was initiated hurt short term profitability. There was negligible deferred development on any programs in Q2 2107.
As at June 2, 2017, the Corporation's net working capital was $22.8M, an increase of $0.4M over year-end 2016.
The Corporation will host a live conference call on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 11:30 am (EDT) to discuss the results of Q2 2017.
Anyone wishing to participate in the call should dial 416-340-2220 or 1-866-225-2055 and identify that you are calling to participate in the FTG conference call. The Chairperson is Mr. Brad Bourne. A replay of the call will be available until July 27, 2017 and will be available on the FTG website at . The number to call for a rebroadcast is 905-694-9451 or 1-800-408-3053, pass code 8837518#.
ABOUT FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION
FTG is an aerospace and defense electronics product and subsystem supplier to customers around the globe. FTG has two operating units:
The Corporation's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FTG.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are related to, but not limited to, FTG's operations, anticipated financial performance, business prospects and strategies. Forward-looking information typically contains words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan" or similar words suggesting future outcomes. Such statements are based on the current expectations of management of the Corporation and inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, including economic factors and the Corporation's industry, generally. The preceding list is not exhaustive of all possible factors. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual events and results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by the Corporation. The reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully when making decisions with respect to the Corporation and not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Other than as may be required by law, FTG disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Additional information can be found at the Corporation's website .
Contacts:
Firan Technology Group Corporation
Bradley C. Bourne
President and CEO
(416) 299-4000 x314
Firan Technology Group Corporation
Melinda Diebel
Vice President and CFO
(416) 299-4000 x264
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