Mind Technology Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

MIND Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) has received a patent from the USPTO for its MA-X™ technology, developed by its Klein Marine Systems unit. This innovation is the first integrated single beam side scan and gap filler sonar, enhancing survey efficiency by up to 40%. The MA-X VIEW 600 system, featuring 600kHz imagery, offers complete bottom coverage and improves imaging quality for complex operations, including renewable energy assessments. Klein's General Manager, Michael Williams, highlighted the competitive advantages of this technology in critical survey operations.

MIND Technology, Inc. (MIND) has secured a $3.75 million financing deal backed by real estate assets. This agreement, which features a term of one year with potential extensions, entails a 12.9% monthly interest rate, with interest prepaid from the loan proceeds. An origination fee of $240,000 is included. MIND's CEO, Rob Capps, noted that this funding will support the execution of existing business backlogs and will not dilute equity holders. Preliminary revenue estimates for Q4 ending January 31, 2023 align with prior expectations. MIND operates in the oceanographic and defense sectors, with a global presence in multiple countries.

MIND Technology, Inc. announced it will not declare a dividend for its 9.00% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock for Q4 of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2023. Although the company anticipates increased revenue due to a significant rise in orders, it cites potential liquidity demands and cash flow uncertainties as reasons for this deferral. MIND's backlog was approximately $19.9 million as of October 31, 2022, with over $6.0 million in new orders added since then. The company maintains positive working capital and no funded debt.

MIND Technology, Inc. (MIND) announced orders totaling $6.4 million from a major seismic contractor for its GunLink 4000 Source controller systems and BuoyLink GNSS positioning equipment. These orders are expected to be delivered in the first half of fiscal 2024. CEO Rob Capps highlighted the orders as a strong indicator of market demand, contributing positively to their existing backlog and anticipated future growth in the exploration market.

MIND Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) announced its fiscal 2023 third quarter results, reporting revenues of $4.9 million, a decline from $8.3 million in the same period last year. The company experienced a net loss of $3.3 million, compared to a loss of $2.1 million in Q3 2022, resulting in a loss per share of $0.31. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations also worsened, reaching a loss of $2.7 million. Despite these results, MIND noted a backlog of $19.9 million and anticipates revenues between $12.0 million and $14.0 million in Q4, projecting a potential return to profitability.

MIND Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) will release its fiscal 2023 third quarter financial results on December 13, 2022, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for December 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Interested parties can access the call via phone or online. A replay will be available until December 21, 2022. MIND Technology specializes in technology for the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic, and security sectors, operating globally with key locations in the U.S., Singapore, Malaysia, and the U.K.

MIND Technology, Inc. (MIND) announced its partnership with RTSYS to demonstrate the Spectral AI automatic target recognition (ATR) technology on the COMET-300 autonomous underwater vehicle at the EURONAVAL Conference in Paris. This AI-driven system aims to enhance the detection and classification of underwater objects using data from Klein side scan sonars. Both companies express confidence that this collaboration will deliver substantial value to customers in defense and civilian sectors.

MIND Technology, Inc. (MIND) announced on October 6, 2022, that its Board of Directors has decided not to declare a quarterly cash dividend for its 9.00% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2023. This decision is a result of potential liquidity demands from increased orders, with a backlog of approximately $19.3 million and total bookings exceeding $29.0 million year-to-date. While the dividend may be deferred, it will accumulate for future payment, and the company maintains positive working capital with no funded debt.

MIND Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIND) announced on Sept. 28, 2022, that its Klein Marine Systems subsidiary received new orders worth approximately $1.3 million for high-speed multibeam side scan sonar systems from the U.S. Navy. These systems are expected to be delivered within the current fiscal year. President Rob Capps expressed satisfaction with these orders, viewing them as confirmation of the technology's effectiveness and a positive sign for the defense and maritime security markets.