The LGL Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) reported positive financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Total revenues and income from continuing operations showed significant increases compared to the previous year. Net income per diluted share also improved. The company highlighted the successful separation from M-tron Industries, Inc. and plans to reinvest capital in various industries. Liquidity metrics remained strong, with investments totaling $40.7 million. The consolidated results indicated higher net income due to increased investment income and gains, offset by lower sales and increased expenses.

Positive

• Significant increases in total revenues and income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 compared to the previous year.
• Net income per diluted share improved for both periods.
• Successful separation from M-tron Industries, Inc. mentioned by the company.
• Plans to reinvest capital in aerospace and defense, consumer products, and industrial companies.
• Strong liquidity metrics with investments totaling $40.7 million.
• Consolidated results showed higher net income driven by increased investment income and gains, partially offset by lower sales and increased expenses.

Negative

• None.

Financial Analyst

The LGL Group's financial results for Q4 and the fiscal year 2023 indicate a notable turnaround, with total revenues and income from continuing operations before taxes showing significant improvement. This positive shift is a result of strategic decisions such as the divestiture of M-tron Industries, Inc. and a keen focus on investments yielding higher returns. The company's ability to maintain net income per diluted share at $0.02 for Q4 across both years, despite various market fluctuations, reflects a stable earnings capacity.

An increase in net investment income and net gains from the sale of investments highlights the company's adept capital allocation and investment strategies. The current ratio's increase from 67.0 to 87.7 signals a robust liquidity position, which is critical for future acquisitions or investments. Investors should note the company's agility in reducing operating expenses, as seen in the lower Engineering, selling and administrative costs, which directly contributes to the bottom line.

However, the decrease in net sales and income from discontinued operations raises questions about the company's core operational growth. While the financial engineering aspects are commendable, the long-term sustainability of the business will depend on its ability to generate and increase sales from its core businesses. The reported increase in income tax expense is also a factor to consider, as it may impact future net income.

Market Research Analyst

LGL Group's financial results reflect a strategic pivot post the separation from M-tron Industries, Inc. The company's industry-agnostic approach, with an affinity for aerospace, defense, consumer products and industrial companies, positions it well to capitalize on diverse market opportunities. The emphasis on cash flow positive businesses with distinct competitive advantages is a prudent strategy that could lead to sustainable growth.

The company's investments, particularly in U.S. Treasury money market funds, have proven beneficial given the higher yields in 2023. This suggests a conservative investment approach during a period of market uncertainty, which may appeal to risk-averse investors. The reduction in operating expenses indicates a lean operational model, which could provide a competitive edge in a challenging economic environment.

For stakeholders, the significant increase in working capital and the current ratio are indicative of a strong balance sheet, which is essential for weathering economic downturns and pursuing growth initiatives. The company's ability to redeploy capital effectively will be critical in driving future revenue growth and market share expansion.

Tax Consultant

The increase in income tax expense for LGL Group reflects higher income from continuing operations, which is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it signifies the company's improved profitability; on the other, it points to a higher tax liability that could affect net income. The company's tax strategy should be closely monitored, as it will play a significant role in future earnings and cash flows available for reinvestment or distribution to shareholders.

Given the company's investment activities and the potential for acquisitions, understanding the tax implications of these moves is crucial. A well-structured tax strategy can enhance shareholder value by optimizing the tax burden and ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations. Investors should consider the company's tax position as a key factor in evaluating its financial health and strategic direction.

Fourth Quarter 2023

• Total revenues increased $417,000 to $995,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 from $578,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2022

• Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and after non-controlling interests increased $466,000 to $303,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 from ($163,000) for the three months ended December 31, 2022

• Net income per diluted share remained flat at $0.02 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

Fiscal Year 2023

• Total revenues increased $6,357,000 to $3,678,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 from ($2,679,000) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022

• Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and after non-controlling interests increased $7,004,000 to $598,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 from ($6,406,000) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022

• Net income (loss) per diluted share increased $0.61 to $0.05 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 from ($0.56) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022

Orlando, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - April 1, 2024) - The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

"Fiscal year 2023 was the first year post-separation of M-tron Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MPTI) and we are pleased with the value we delivered our shareholders through the spin-off," said Marc Gabelli, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer.

Tim Foufas, Co-CEO, added, "We are continuing to evaluate opportunities where we can re-deploy our capital, either through wholly owned acquisitions or via controlled investments. While we are industry agnostic, we have an affinity towards aerospace and defense, consumer products, and industrial companies that are cash flow positive with distinct competitive advantages."

Liquidity

Our working capital metrics and ratios were as follows:

		As of December 31,
(in thousands)		2023				2022
Current assets		$	41,566			$	39,340
Less: Current liabilities			474				587
Working capital		$	41,092			$	38,753
Current ratio			87.7				67.0

 

As of December 31, 2023, LGL Group had investments (classified within Cash and cash equivalents and Marketable securities) with a fair value of $40.7 million, of which $23.5 million was held within the Merchant Investment business.

Consolidated Results

Fourth quarter 2023 net income available to LGL Group common shareholders was $134,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared with $133,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to the following:

• a $197,000 increase in Net investment income due to higher yields earned on the Company's Cash and cash equivalents, which are invested in U.S. Treasury money market funds, in 2023 than on the Company's investments in mutual funds in 2022;

• a $298,000 increase in Net gains (losses) due to the sale of the Company's investment in IronNet, Inc. in Q4 2022 at a loss; and

• a $111,000 decrease in Engineering, selling and administrative due to lower salaries, wages, and other compensation as well as professional services and other consulting fees in 2023 compared to 2022.

The increase was partially offset by:

• a $78,000 decrease in Net sales due to significant bookings in 2022 that were also delivered in 2022;

• a $333,000 increase in Income tax expense (benefit) due to higher income from continuing operations in 2023; and

• a $132,000 decrease in Income from discontinued operations, net of tax due to no discontinued operations in 2023 compared to the Separation of M-tron Industries, Inc. in 2022.

Fiscal year 2023 net income available to LGL Group common shareholders was $269,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with ($2,992,000), or ($0.56) per diluted share, for fiscal year 2022. The increase was primarily due to the following:

• a $1,153,000 increase in Net investment income due to higher yields earned on the Company's Cash and cash equivalents and Marketable securities in 2023 compared to 2022;

• a $5,131,000 increase in Net gains (losses) due to the sales of investments in Marketable securities at a gain in 2023 compared to selling the Company's investment in IronNet, Inc. at a loss 2022; and

• a $654,000 decrease in Engineering, selling and administrative due to lower salaries and wages, share-based compensation expense, and professional services and other consulting fees in 2023 compared to 2022.

The increase was partially offset by:

• a $1,830,000 increase in Income tax expense (benefit) due to higher income from continuing operations in 2022; and

• a $1,913,000 decrease in Income from discontinued operations, net of tax due to no discontinued operations in 2023 compared to the Separation of M-tron Industries, Inc. in 2022.

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 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 ("NYSE") 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.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, and can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "project," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "believe," "potential," "should," "continue" or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future actions or performance. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and our current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect current plans, anticipated actions and our future financial condition and results. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Contact:

The LGL Group, Inc.
Christopher Nossokoff
(407) 298-2000
info@lglgroup.com

 

The LGL Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended December 31,								Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except share data)		2023				2022				2023				2022
Revenues:
Net sales		$	446			$	524			$	1,728			$	1,655
Net investment income			549				352				1,566				413
Net gains (losses)			-				(298	)			384				(4,747	)
Total revenues			995				578				3,678				(2,679	)
Expenses:
Manufacturing cost of sales			201				165				796				837
Engineering, selling and administrative			465				576				2,236				2,890
Total expenses			666				741				3,032				3,727
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense			329				(163	)			646				(6,406	)
Income tax expense (benefit)			169				(164	)			301				(1,529	)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations			160				1				345				(4,877	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax			-				132				(28	)			1,885
Net income (loss)			160				133				317				(2,992	)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests			26				-				48				-
Net income (loss) attributable to LGL Group common stockholders		$	134			$	133			$	269			$	(2,992	)
Income (loss) per common share attributable to LGL Group common stockholders:
Basic:
Income (loss) from continuing operations		$	0.03			$	-			$	0.06			$	(0.91	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations			-				0.02				(0.01	)			0.35
Net income (loss) attributable to LGL Group common
stockholders		$	0.03			$	0.02			$	0.05			$	(0.56	)
Diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations		$	0.02			$	-			$	0.06			$	(0.91	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations			-				0.02				(0.01	)			0.35
Net income (loss) attributable to LGL Group common
stockholders		$	0.02			$	0.02			$	0.05			$	(0.56	)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			5,352,937				5,349,187				5,352,937				5,338,417
Diluted			5,381,685				5,356,188				5,352,937				5,383,666

 

The LGL Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

(in thousands)		December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	40,711			$	21,507
Marketable securities			22				16,585
Accounts receivable, net			356				543
Inventories, net			204				265
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			273				440
Total current assets			41,566				39,340
Property, plant, and equipment, net			-				1
Right-of-use lease asset			75				132
Intangible assets, net			57				78
Deferred income taxes, net			152				234
Total assets		$	41,850			$	39,785
Liabilities:
Total current liabilities			474				587
Non-current liabilities			694				708
Total liabilities			1,168				1,295
Total LGL Group stockholders' equity			38,762				38,490
Non-controlling interests			1,920				-
Total stockholders' equity			40,682				38,490
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	41,850			$	39,785

 

The LGL Group, Inc.
Segment Results
(Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)		2023				2022				$ Change				% Change
Revenues:
Electronic Instruments		$	446			$	524			$	(78	)			-14.9	%
Merchant Investment			327				-				327				n/m
Corporate			222				54				168				311.1	%
Total revenues			995				578				417				72.1	%
Expenses:
Electronic Instruments			458				368				90				24.5	%
Merchant Investment			64				-				64				n/m
Corporate			144				373				(229	)			-61.4	%
Total expenses			666				741				(75	)			-10.1	%
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Electronic Instruments			(12	)			156				(168	)			-107.7	%
Merchant Investment			263				-				263				n/m
Corporate			78				(319	)			397				124.5	%
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			329				(163	)			492				301.8	%
Income tax expense (benefit)			169				(164	)			333				203.0	%
Net income (loss) from continuing operations			160				1				159				15,900.0	%
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax			-				132				(132	)			-100.0	%
Net income			160				133				27				20.3	%
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests			26				-				26				n/m
Net income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders		$	134			$	133			$	1				0.8	%

 

		Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)		2023				2022				$ Change				% Change
Revenues:
Electronic Instruments		$	1,728			$	1,655			$	73				4.4	%
Merchant Investment			869				-				869				n/m
Corporate			1,081				(4,334	)			5,415				124.9	%
Total revenues			3,678				(2,679	)			6,357				237.3	%
Expenses:
Electronic Instruments			1,576				1,552				24				1.5	%
Merchant Investment			216				-				216				n/m
Corporate			1,240				2,175				(935	)			-43.0	%
Total expenses			3,032				3,727				(695	)			-18.6	%
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Electronic Instruments			152				103				49				47.6	%
Merchant Investment			653				-				653				n/m
Corporate			(159	)			(6,509	)			6,350				97.6	%
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			646				(6,406	)			7,052				110.1	%
Income tax expense (benefit)			301				(1,529	)			1,830				119.7	%
Net income (loss) from continuing operations			345				(4,877	)			5,222				107.1	%
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax			(28	)			1,885				(1,913	)			-101.5	%
Net income (loss)			317				(2,992	)			3,309				110.6	%
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests			48				-				48				n/m
Net income (loss) attributable to LGL Group common stockholders		$	269			$	(2,992	)		$	3,261				109.0	%

 

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FAQ

What were the total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 for LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL)?

Total revenues increased to $995,000 from $578,000 for the fourth quarter of 2022.

What was the net income per diluted share for the fiscal year 2023 for LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL)?

Net income per diluted share increased to $0.05 from ($0.56) for the fiscal year 2022.

What were the working capital metrics for LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) as of December 31, 2023?

Working capital was $41,092, and the current ratio was 87.7 as of December 31, 2023.

What contributed to the increase in net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 for LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL)?

The increase was primarily due to higher investment income, net gains, and decreased expenses, partially offset by lower sales and increased income tax expense.

How did the separation from M-tron Industries, Inc. impact LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL)?

The company mentioned that fiscal year 2023 was the first year post-separation and highlighted the value delivered to shareholders through the spin-off.

What are the industries LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) considering for capital reinvestment?

The company is industry agnostic but has an affinity towards aerospace and defense, consumer products, and industrial companies with cash flow positivity and competitive advantages.