Lower earnings but stronger cash for MIND Technology (NASDAQ: MIND)
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MIND Technology, Inc. reported weaker results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year, with both revenue and profit declining from fiscal 2025, but the company strengthened its balance sheet and cash position.
Fourth-quarter revenue was about $9.8 million, down from $15.0 million a year earlier, and the company swung to a net loss of roughly $271,000, or $(0.03) per share, versus net income of $2.0 million, or $0.25 per share. For fiscal 2026, revenue fell to about $40.9 million from $46.9 million, and net income dropped to around $750,000 from $5.1 million. Despite this, cash and cash equivalents rose to roughly $19.1 million, net cash provided by operating activities increased to about $2.6 million, and stockholders’ equity improved to approximately $41.4 million. Backlog in the Seamap marine technology segment was about $13.9 million as of January 31, 2026. Management expects fiscal 2027 results to be down compared with 2026 but aims to maintain positive cash flow while using its liquidity and capital allocation strategy to pursue growth opportunities.
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- Stronger liquidity and equity base: Cash and cash equivalents increased to about $19.1 million and stockholders’ equity rose to roughly $41.4 million, supported by positive operating cash flow and equity issuance, giving MIND more financial flexibility despite weaker earnings.
- Improved operating cash flow: Net cash provided by operating activities grew to approximately $2.6 million from $0.7 million in the prior year, indicating better cash generation even as reported net income declined significantly.
Negative
- Material earnings deterioration: Fiscal 2026 net income fell to about $0.8 million from $5.1 million, and operating income dropped from roughly $6.8 million to $2.9 million, signaling notably weaker profitability.
- Revenue and backlog decline: Annual revenue decreased to about $40.9 million from $46.9 million, and Seamap backlog slipped to roughly $13.9 million from $16.2 million, reducing visibility and growth momentum.
- Downbeat outlook: Management explicitly expects fiscal 2027 results to be down compared with 2026, indicating continued near-term pressure on the business despite plans to maintain positive cash flow.
Insights
MIND’s earnings and margins weakened in 2026, but liquidity and equity improved.
MIND Technology showed clear top- and bottom-line pressure. Fiscal 2026 revenue declined to about $40.9 million from $46.9 million, and operating income fell to roughly $2.9 million from $6.8 million, reflecting softer demand and higher operating costs.
Profitability deteriorated further in Q4, which moved from net income of about $2.0 million to a net loss near $271,000. Backlog in the Seamap segment was around $13.9 million as of January 31, 2026, below the prior-year $16.2 million, suggesting less revenue visibility than a year earlier.
On the positive side, cash and cash equivalents climbed to roughly $19.1 million, supported by net cash from operations of about $2.6 million and common stock issuance proceeds of nearly $11.8 million. Management explicitly expects fiscal 2027 results to be down versus 2026 but aims to keep cash flow positive while pursuing selective growth and capital allocation initiatives.
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Management expects fiscal 2027 results to be down compared with fiscal 2026 but aims to maintain positive cash flow and use available liquidity to pursue growth opportunities.
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Rob Capps, President & CEO MIND Technology, Inc. 281-353-4475 |
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MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC. REPORTS
FISCAL 2026 FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END RESULTS
THE WOODLANDS, TX – April 15, 2026 – MIND Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) (“MIND” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and year ended January 31, 2026.
Revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 were approximately $9.8 million compared to $9.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and $15.0 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
The Company reported operating income of approximately $78,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $774,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and $2.8 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. For the full year of fiscal 2026 the Company reported operating income of approximately $2.9 million compared to $6.8 million in fiscal 2025.Net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 amounted to approximately $271,000, or a loss of $0.03 per share, compared to net income of $62,000, or $0.01 per share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and $2.0 million, or $0.25 per share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. In computing net income (loss) per common share, approximately 9,040,000 shares were outstanding for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to approximately 8,046,000 shares for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, and 7,969,000 shares during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was approximately $1.1 million compared to $1.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and $3.0 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, is defined and reconciled to reported net income (loss) and cash used in operating activities in the accompanying financial tables. These are the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.
The backlog of Marine Technology Product orders related to our Seamap segment was approximately $13.9 million as of January 31, 2026 compared to $7.2 million at October 31, 2025 and $16.2 million at January 31, 2025.
Rob Capps, MIND’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Despite lower operating income and a small net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, our overall performance in fiscal 2026 demonstrates MIND’s ability to deliver favorable results amid an uncertain and evolving macro environment. We generated another year of meaningful cash flow from operations and positive earnings and Adjusted EBITDA, supported by disciplined operational execution and our ability to capitalize on pockets of demand. While uncertainty has persisted across our markets, Seamap revenues remain elevated relative to historical levels and were flat sequentially with the third quarter.
“Although overall customer interest and engagement remain positive, we have seen customers defer order commitments for larger systems due to economic uncertainty and geopolitical turmoil. Pauses like this are not uncommon in periods of economic uncertainty. However, based on historical experience we view this pause as a short-term disruption.
“I believe MIND is well positioned to capitalize on opportunities as they emerge across our end markets. Our capital allocation strategy remains centered on adding accretive scale, expanding our offerings, and enhancing stockholder value. With this in mind, we have several levers we can pull, including mergers and acquisitions, investments in organic initiatives such as expanding existing product lines, and strategic partnerships. These provide us with flexibility to address our scale and promote growth by allocating capital to the areas that present the most compelling returns.
“Looking ahead, we expect our results for fiscal 2027 to be down when compared to fiscal 2026. Despite this view, we expect to maintain positive cash flow and intend to leverage our enhanced liquidity, which includes cash on hand of approximately $19.1 million, to position MIND for improved financial results as market conditions stabilize. We continue to benefit from a differentiated, market-leading suite of products, a strong balance sheet and efficient capital structure. The work we have done in recent years to strengthen the Company and establish a solid foundation will prove invaluable as we navigate near-term headwinds and drive meaningful long-term value for our stakeholders in future periods,” concluded Capps.
CONFERENCE CALL
Management has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss the Company’s fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and year-end results. To access the call, please dial (412) 902-0030 and ask for the MIND Technology call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Investors may also listen to the conference live on the MIND Technology website, http://mind-technology.com, by logging onto the site and clicking “Investor Relations”. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through April 23, 20265 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode 1375180#. A webcast archive will also be available at http://mind-technology.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Dennard Lascar Investor Relations by email at MIND@dennardlascar.com.
ABOUT MIND TECHNOLOGY
MIND Technology, Inc. provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and security industries. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, MIND has a global presence with key operating locations in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Its Seamap unit designs, manufactures and sells specialized, high performance, marine exploration and survey equipment.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements and information in this press release concerning results for the quarter and year ended January 31, 2026 may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions or dispositions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, reductions in our customers’ capital budgets, our own capital budget, limitations on the availability of capital or higher costs of capital, and volatility in commodity prices for oil and natural gas.
For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, unless required by law, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain statements and information in this press release contain non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Company management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Company management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze the Company's business trends and to understand the Company's performance. In addition, the Company may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as guides in its forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes and to measure operating performance for some management compensation purposes. Any analysis of non-GAAP financial measures should be used only in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of Backlog, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is not included in this press release due to the inherent difficulty and impracticality of quantifying certain amounts that would be required to calculate the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, is defined and reconciled to reported net income from continuing operations and cash used in operating activities in the accompanying financial tables. These are the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.
Reconciliation of Backlog, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is not included in this press release due to the inherent difficulty and impracticality of quantifying certain amounts that would be required to calculate the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
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MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
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January 31, |
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2026 |
2025 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 19,050 | $ | 5,336 | ||||
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $332 at January 31, 2026 and 2025 |
12,570 | 11,817 | ||||||
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Inventories, net |
11,150 | 13,745 | ||||||
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
2,114 | 1,217 | ||||||
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Total current assets |
44,884 | 32,115 | ||||||
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Property and equipment, net |
1,235 | 890 | ||||||
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
1,092 | 1,320 | ||||||
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Intangible assets, net |
1,753 | 2,308 | ||||||
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Deferred tax asset |
302 | 87 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 49,266 | $ | 36,720 | ||||
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 1,214 | $ | 2,558 | ||||
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Deferred revenue |
320 | 189 | ||||||
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Customer deposits |
971 | 1,603 | ||||||
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
1,596 | 1,245 | ||||||
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Income taxes payable |
2,656 | 2,473 | ||||||
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Operating lease liabilities - current |
686 | 577 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities |
7,443 | 8,645 | ||||||
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Operating lease liabilities - non-current |
406 | 743 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
7,849 | 9,388 | ||||||
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Stockholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2026 and January 31, 2025, respectively |
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Common stock $0.01 par value; 40,000 shares authorized; 9,089 and 7,969 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively |
91 | 80 | ||||||
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Additional paid-in capital |
148,990 | 135,666 | ||||||
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Accumulated deficit |
(107,698 | ) | (108,448 | ) | ||||
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Accumulated other comprehensive gain |
34 | 34 | ||||||
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Total stockholders’ equity |
41,417 | 27,332 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ | 49,266 | $ | 36,720 | ||||
MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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For the Three Months Ended January 31, |
For the Twelve Months Ended January 31, |
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2026 |
2025 |
2026 |
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Revenues: |
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Sale of marine technology products |
$ | 9,796 | $ | 15,044 | $ | 40,947 | $ | 46,863 | ||||||||
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Cost of sales: |
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Sale of marine technology products |
5,805 | 8,494 | 22,283 | 25,896 | ||||||||||||
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Gross profit |
3,991 | 6,550 | 18,664 | 20,967 | ||||||||||||
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative |
3,305 | 2,986 | 13,347 | 11,291 | ||||||||||||
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Research and development |
389 | 562 | 1,586 | 1,914 | ||||||||||||
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Depreciation and amortization |
219 | 220 | 873 | 944 | ||||||||||||
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Total operating expenses |
3,913 | 3,768 | 15,806 | 14,149 | ||||||||||||
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Operating income |
78 | 2,782 | 2,858 | 6,818 | ||||||||||||
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Other income (expense): |
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Other income (expense), net |
122 | (80 | ) | 43 | 240 | |||||||||||
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Other (expense) income |
122 | (80 | ) | 43 | 240 | |||||||||||
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Income before income taxes |
200 | 2,702 | 2,901 | 7,058 | ||||||||||||
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Provision for income taxes |
(471 | ) | (671 | ) | (2,151 | ) | (1,984 | ) | ||||||||
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Net (loss) income |
$ | (271 | ) | $ | 2,031 | $ | 750 | $ | 5,074 | |||||||
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Gain on Preferred Stock conversion |
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 14,785 | ||||||||
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Preferred stock dividends - undeclared |
— | — | — | (2,256 | ) | |||||||||||
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Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders |
$ | (271 | ) | $ | 2,031 | $ | 750 | $ | 17,603 | |||||||
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Net (loss) income per common share - Basic and diluted |
$ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 4.32 | |||||||
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Basic |
9,040 | 7,969 | 8,258 | 4,078 | ||||||||||||
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Diluted |
9,040 | 7,969 | 8,328 | 4,078 | ||||||||||||
MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Year Ended January 31, |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ | 750 | $ | 5,074 | ||||
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
873 | 944 | ||||||
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Stock-based compensation |
1,550 | 235 | ||||||
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Provision for inventory obsolescence |
227 | 68 | ||||||
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Gross profit from sale of other equipment |
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Deferred tax expense (benefit) |
(215 | ) | 35 | |||||
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Changes in: |
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Accounts receivable |
(735 | ) | (5,246 | ) | ||||
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Unbilled revenue |
(20 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||
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Inventories |
2,366 | (441 | ) | |||||
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Income taxes receivable and payable |
183 | 360 | ||||||
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Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
(1,999 | ) | 45 | |||||
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Prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets |
(895 | ) | 1,897 | |||||
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Deferred revenue and customer deposits |
501 | (1,856 | ) | |||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
2,586 | 651 | ||||||
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(663 | ) | (437 | ) | ||||
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Sale of other assets |
— | 457 | ||||||
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
(663 | ) | 20 | |||||
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Preferred stock conversion transaction costs |
— | (619 | ) | |||||
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net |
11,785 | — | ||||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
11,785 | (619 | ) | |||||
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Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents |
6 | (5 | ) | |||||
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
13,714 | 47 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
5,336 | 5,289 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | 19,050 | $ | 5,336 | ||||
MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income and Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities to EBITDA and
Adjusted EBITDA
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Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA |
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Net (loss) income |
$ | (271 | ) | $ | 2,031 | $ | 750 | $ | 5,074 | |||||||
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Depreciation and amortization |
219 | 220 | 873 | 944 | ||||||||||||
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Provision for income taxes |
471 | 671 | 2,151 | 1,984 | ||||||||||||
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EBITDA |
419 | 2,922 | 3,774 | 8,002 | ||||||||||||
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Stock-based compensation |
714 | 95 | 1,550 | 235 | ||||||||||||
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | 1,133 | $ | 3,017 | $ | 5,324 | $ | 8,237 | ||||||||
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Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities to EBITDA |
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
$ | (1,217 | ) | $ | 2,058 | $ | 2,586 | $ | 651 | |||||||
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Stock-based compensation |
(714 | ) | (95 | ) | (1,550 | ) | (235 | ) | ||||||||
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Provision for inventory obsolescence |
(182 | ) | (1 | ) | (227 | ) | (68 | ) | ||||||||
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Changes in accounts receivable (current and long-term) |
1,963 | 2,411 | 755 | 5,253 | ||||||||||||
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Taxes paid, net of refunds |
299 | 243 | 2,202 | 1,654 | ||||||||||||
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Gain on sale of other equipment |
— | — | — | 457 | ||||||||||||
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Changes in inventory |
(380 | ) | (3,503 | ) | (2,366 | ) | 441 | |||||||||
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Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, deferred revenue and customer deposits |
(389 | ) | 1,621 | 1,498 | 1,811 | |||||||||||
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Changes in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets |
1,040 | 179 | 895 | (1,897 | ) | |||||||||||
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Other |
(1 | ) | 9 | (19 | ) | (65 | ) | |||||||||
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EBITDA (1) |
$ | 419 | $ | 2,922 | $ | 3,774 | $ | 8,002 | ||||||||
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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA is defined as net income before (a) interest income and interest expense, (b) provision for (or benefit from) income taxes and (c) depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash foreign exchange gains and losses, stock-based compensation, impairment of intangible assets, and other non-cash tax related items. We consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important indicators for the performance of our business, but not measures of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP. We have included these non-GAAP financial measures because management utilizes this information for assessing our performance and liquidity, and as indicators of our ability to make capital expenditures, service debt and finance working capital requirements and we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are measurements that are commonly used by analysts and some investors in evaluating the performance and liquidity of companies such as us. In particular, we believe that it is useful to our analysts and investors to understand this relationship because it excludes transactions not related to our core cash operating activities. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance of our core cash operations. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities or net income as indicators of operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. In evaluating our performance as measured by EBITDA, management recognizes and considers the limitations of this measurement. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense or other obligations such as capital expenditures. Accordingly, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are only two of the measurements that management utilizes. Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies. |