The LGL Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
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LGL Group (NYSE American: LGL) reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing a slight revenue increase to $918,000 from $888,000 in Q1 2024. The company posted a net loss of $6,000 compared to a profit of $21,000 in the prior year. Gross margin improved to 52.4% from 48.0%, reflecting a higher margin product mix.
The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $42.0 million in cash and marketable securities, including $24.9 million in its Merchant Investment business. Order backlog decreased to $295,000 from $336,000 at year-end 2024. Notable developments include strengthening P3 Logistic Solutions' AI contract development, a 27% increase in Precise Time and Frequency revenues, and planned board changes as directors Ferrantino and Foufas step down to focus on the Connectivity Partnership.
Positive
- Strong liquidity position with $42.0 million in cash and marketable securities
- Gross margin improved to 52.4% from 48.0% year-over-year
- Revenue increased to $918,000, up from $888,000 in Q1 2024
- Precise Time and Frequency revenues increased 27% in Q1 2025
Negative
- Net loss of $6,000 compared to $21,000 profit in Q1 2024
- Order backlog decreased to $295,000 from $336,000
- Higher manufacturing costs and increased operating expenses
- Lower investment income due to reduced yields
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Orlando, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2025) - The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
- Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were
$42.0 million as of March 31, 2025 - Form S-1 expected to be filed in second quarter with an amended Warrant Agreement that includes over-subscription privilege
- P3 Logistic Solutions' tactical edge artificial intelligence contract development strengthens
- Precise Time and Frequency revenues increased
27% in Q1 2025 - Morgan Group Holding Co. receives GAMCO final agreements and is expected to close within second quarter
Results from Operations
Total revenues increased
Net (loss) income available to LGL Group common stockholders was (
- lower Net investment income on investments in U.S. Treasury money market funds due to lower yields;
- higher Manufacturing costs of sales driven by the increase in Net sales; and
- higher Engineering, selling and administrative costs related to an increase in salaries and wages.
The decrease was partially offset by higher Net sales due to higher backlog as of December 31, 2024.
Gross Margin
Gross margin increased to
Backlog
As of March 31, 2025, our order backlog was
Liquidity
Our working capital metrics were as follows:
| (in thousands) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||
| Current assets | $ | 42,820 | $ | 42,642 | |||||||
| Less: Current liabilities | 1,013 | 904 | |||||||||
| Working capital | $ | 41,807 | $ | 41,738 | |||||||
As of March 31, 2025, LGL Group had investments (classified within Cash and cash equivalents and Marketable securities) with a fair value of
Board of Directors Changes
Michael J. Ferrantino, Jr. and Timothy Foufas will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors of LGL Group at the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 2, 2025. The decision reflects their intention to dedicate greater focus to launching the previously announced Connectivity Partnership.
"We remain committed to enhancing stockholder value and are excited to continue supporting LGL Group through the Company's strategic investment in the Connectivity Partnership," said Mr. Ferrantino and Mr. Foufas.
About The LGL Group, Inc.
The LGL Group, Inc. ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") is a holding company engaged in services, merchant investment and manufacturing business activities. Precise Time and Frequency, LLC ("PTF") is a globally positioned producer of industrial Electronic Instruments and commercial products and services. Founded in 2002, PTF operates from our design and manufacturing facility in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Lynch Capital International LLC is focused on the development of value through investments.
LGL Group was incorporated in 1928 under the laws of the State of Indiana, and in 2007, the Company was reincorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware as The LGL Group, Inc. We maintain our executive offices at 2525 Shader Road, Orlando, Florida 32804. Our telephone number is (407) 298-2000. Our Internet address is www.lglgroup.com. LGL common stock and warrants are traded on the NYSE American under the symbols "LGL" and "LGL WS," respectively.
LGL Group's business strategy is primarily focused on growth through expanding new and existing operations across diversified industries. The Company's engineering and design origins date back to the early 1900s. In 1917, Lynch Glass Machinery Company ("Lynch Glass"), the predecessor of LGL Group, was formed and emerged in the late 1920s as a successful manufacturer of glass-forming machinery. Lynch Glass was then renamed Lynch Corporation ("Lynch") and was incorporated in 1928 under the laws of the State of Indiana. In 1946, Lynch was listed on the "New York Curb Exchange," the predecessor to the NYSE American. The Company has a had a long history of owning and operating various business in the precision engineering, manufacturing, and services sectors.
Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain 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, such as those pertaining to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. All statements other than statements of current or historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "will," "may," "could," "intend," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, as they relate to LGL Group, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are largely based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that may affect the financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs of the Company. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in the filings made by LGL Group with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. When you consider these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risk factors and other cautionary statements in this press release.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. LGL Group undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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The LGL Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except share data) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 498 | $ | 392 | |||||||||
| Net investment income | 417 | 499 | |||||||||||
| Net gains (losses) | 3 | (3) | |||||||||||
| Total revenues | 918 | 888 | |||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||
| Manufacturing cost of sales | 237 | 204 | |||||||||||
| Engineering, selling and administrative | 640 | 605 | |||||||||||
| Total expenses | 877 | 809 | |||||||||||
| Income from operations before income taxes | 41 | 79 | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 28 | 36 | |||||||||||
| Net income | 13 | 43 | |||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 19 | 22 | |||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders | $ | (6) | $ | 21 | |||||||||
| (Loss) income per common share attributable to LGL Group common stockholders: | |||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.00) | $ | 0.00 | |||||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.00) | $ | 0.00 | |||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||
| Basic | 5,352,937 | 5,352,937 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 5,352,937 | 5,604,430 | |||||||||||
The LGL Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
| (in thousands) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 41,925 | $ | 41,585 | ||||||
| Marketable securities | 20 | 17 | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of reserves of | 306 | 493 | ||||||||
| Inventories, net | 241 | 267 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 328 | 280 | ||||||||
| Total current assets | 42,820 | 42,642 | ||||||||
| Right-of-use lease assets | 293 | 308 | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 30 | 36 | ||||||||
| Deferred income tax assets | 159 | 159 | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 43,302 | $ | 43,145 | ||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,013 | 904 | ||||||||
| Non-current liabilities | 1,027 | 1,001 | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,040 | 1,905 | ||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||||
| Total LGL Group stockholders' equity | 39,233 | 39,230 | ||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 2,029 | 2,010 | ||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 41,262 | 41,240 | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 43,302 | $ | 43,145 | ||||||
The LGL Group, Inc.
Segment Results
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Electronic Instruments | $ | 498 | $ | 392 | $ | 106 | |||||||||||||||
| Merchant Investment | 247 | 289 | (42) | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 173 | 207 | (34) | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 918 | 888 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Electronic Instruments | 479 | 390 | 89 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Merchant Investment | 94 | 49 | 45 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 304 | 370 | (66) | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | 877 | 809 | 68 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations before income taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Electronic Instruments | 19 | 2 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Merchant Investment | 153 | 240 | (87) | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (131) | (163) | 32 | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations before income taxes | 41 | 79 | (38) | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 28 | 36 | (8) | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 13 | 43 | (30) | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 19 | 22 | (3) | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders | $ | (6) | $ | 21 | $ | (27) | - | ||||||||||||||
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