CPI Aerostructures Appoints Robert Mannix as Chief Financial Officer
Rhea-AI Summary
CPI Aerostructures (NYSE American: CVU) appointed Robert Mannix as Chief Financial Officer effective Dec. 9, 2025. Mannix brings over 30 years of finance experience covering accounting, reporting, audit, compliance, treasury, tax, and FP&A.
Pamela Levesque will step down as Interim CFO and remain on CPI Aero’s Board of Directors. Mannix's prior roles include Executive VP/Chief Accounting Officer at West Technology Group, SVP and Corporate Controller at Verint, senior finance roles at Motorola, and audit experience at Ernst & Young. He is a CPA and holds a bachelor’s in accounting from Pace University.
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- Appointed seasoned CFO with 30+ years of finance leadership
- New CFO held global financial operations role at West Technology Group
- Interim CFO Pamela Levesque will remain on the board, supporting continuity
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus 2 Down
Momentum data flagged peers SIDU and KITT both moving down ~4.5%, while the scanner marked the target’s direction as up, suggesting stock-specific dynamics around this CFO appointment rather than a broad aerospace move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05 | Leadership recognition | Positive | +1.1% | CEO named to Aerospace Industry Association Executive Committee, enhancing industry profile. |
| Nov 20 | Defense contract win | Positive | +0.8% | Raytheon Lot 5 NGJ-MB order with funding up to <b>$42.3M</b> supporting 2027 deliveries. |
| Nov 14 | Earnings release | Mixed | +16.6% | Q3 2025 results with steady revenue, better margins, strong backlog and positive price reaction. |
| Oct 30 | Trading activity comment | Neutral | +12.3% | Section 401(d) statement addressing unusual trading; no undisclosed material developments cited. |
| Oct 30 | Missile assemblies order | Positive | +12.3% | Single-source firm fixed price order from Raytheon for missile wing assemblies starting 2026. |
Recent news items, including contracts and earnings, all saw positive next-day price reactions, indicating the stock has tended to trade higher on corporate updates.
Over the last few months, CPI Aerostructures has reported several notable developments. Q3 2025 results on Nov 14 showed stable quarterly revenue near $19.3M, improved margins and a strong backlog above $500M, with the stock rising double digits. Multiple Raytheon awards in late October and November reinforced its role in key defense programs, again with positive price follow-through. A governance-oriented AIA Executive Committee appointment on Dec 05 also drew a modest gain. Today’s CFO appointment fits this pattern of operational and leadership strengthening.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds an experienced CFO with over 30 years of financial leadership, formalized in the related 8-K that details compensation and severance terms. It follows recent contract wins and Q3 results showing revenue of $19,269,102 and backlog of $508,963,000. Investors may focus on how the new finance leader manages liquidity, debt and program execution outlined in prior filings, and whether future earnings, backlog conversion and contract awards reinforce the company’s aerospace and defense positioning.
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EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) announced today that it has appointed Robert Mannix to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Pamela Levesque, Interim Chief Financial Officer, will step down but will remain on CPI Aero’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Mannix has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of financial operations at publicly-traded companies including accounting, financial reporting, audit and compliance, treasury, tax, and financial planning and analysis.
Prior to joining CPI Aero, Mr. Mannix served as Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer, and Head of Tax & Treasury at West Technology Group, a global leader in technology-enabled services based in Islandia, NY, where he was responsible for global financial operations. Prior to that Mr. Mannix served as SVP and Corporate Controller of Verint Systems where he directed accounting, compliance, and financial functions. Earlier in his career, he held various senior finance roles at Motorola.
Mr. Mannix began his career at Ernst & Young, leading audit and advisory engagements across multiple industries including the aerospace and defense and manufacturing. Mr. Mannix is a CPA in New York State and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Pace University.
“The appointment of Robert Mannix brings seasoned leadership to our Finance Team and proven management of financial operations, while augmenting CPI Aero's experienced leadership team. We look forward to his contributions to ensuring CPI Aero has best-in-class financial operations and disciplines,” said Dorith Hakim, President and CEO. “I want to personally thank Pamela Levesque for stepping in as Interim Chief Financial Officer, a testament to her dedication to the company, and I am grateful that she will continue to provide us with valuable guidance as a member of CPI Aero’s Board of Directors.”
About CPI Aero
CPI Aero is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense as well as a Tier 1 subcontractor to some of the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the world. CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, assembly operations and MRO services to this global network of customers. CPI Aero is recognized as a leader within the international aerospace market in such areas as aircraft structural assemblies, military advanced tactical pod structures, engine air inlets, and complex welded products. CPI Aero’s international customer base enjoys a unique combination of large-company capabilities, matched with small-company value, responsiveness, and personal customer service.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains 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. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated in this press release are forward-looking statements.. The Company does not guarantee that it will actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary materially from these forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by its forward-looking statements, including those important factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company may elect to do so at some point in the future, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements and it disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
CPI Aero® is a registered trademark of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. For more information, visit www.cpiaero.com, and follow us on Twitter @CPIAERO.
| Contacts: | |
| Investor Relations Counsel Alliance Advisors IR Jody Burfening (212) 838-3777 cpiaero@allianceadvisors.com | CPI Aerostructures, Inc. Robert Mannix Chief Financial Officer (631) 586-5200 rmannix@cpiaero.com www.cpiaero.com |
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