Cemtrex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Brooklyn, NY, Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  — Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX, CETXP, CETXW), a technology company driving innovation in Internet of Things (IoT), security, machine vision & artificial intelligence, and augmented & virtual reality, has reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2020.
Key Fourth Quarter 2020 and Subsequent Operational HighlightsReceived a $1 million order for a security technology system through its Advanced Technology Segment for a state-of-the-art video surveillance security system, including its Valerus software solution as well as cameras and related storage hardware, for a large correctional facility in the United Kingdom.Vicon subsidiary released highly advanced updated Thermal Sensor models, a 360-degree surveillance solution that combines powerful high-end thermal technology with high-resolution PTZs (pan/tilt/zoom) for unparalleled perimeter protection in wide-open spaces like power stations, airports, corrections facilities, construction sites, and other secure facilities.Engaged international investor relations specialists MZ Group to lead a comprehensive strategic investor relations and financial communications program across all key markets.Subsidiary Vicon awarded a $500,000 contract from a major Pacific Northwest school district for its V1110 series Thermal Body Temperature Measurement Camera.Received a $500,000 order to upgrade a security technology system through the Advanced Technology Segment for a large Tennessee based corrections facility.Completed acquisition of training simulation technology company Virtual Driver Interactive (VDI) to enhance the Company’s Augmented & Virtual Reality Growth Segment and VR Training product line.Subsidiary VDI now offering the Driving EssentialsXE program on the newly released Sony PS5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X platforms, in addition to their full line of simulation training products for schools and public safety organizations.Made a strategic investment into MasterpieceVR, the developer of a professional desktop and VR application suite that offers 3D content creation tools, primarily for virtual reality.Unveiled the SmartDesk Connect, an advanced workstation that includes 4K UHD monitors, a sit-stand desk, ergonomic tabletop, with built-in wireless phone charger, all powered by a user’s laptop when connected to the SmartDesk.Full Year 2020 Operational HighlightsWordPress VIP, the leading provider of enterprise WordPress, added CemtrexLabs to its prestigious Featured Agency Partner program, one of only 30 partners in this prestigious group and the first agency partner with full stack virtual and augmented reality (VR, AR & MR) capabilities.Acquired two properties the Company had been leasing for its industrial segment business located in the York, PA area including a 48,000 sq ft and 25,000 sq ft facility, used for office, manufacturing, and warehousing needs.Received over $300,000 in new orders for the development of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications from 3 different customers, representing a 500% increase in the quarter from the prior year.Received orders totaling over $2 million in its Advanced Technology segment for several security surveillance systems for government and commercial buildings including correctional facilities, including software development services for web, mobile, enterprise, and virtual reality applications.Granted first patent for Cemtrex’s revolutionary and groundbreaking IoT product, the SmartDesk, which increases productivity and modernizes the personal workspace.Vicon subsidiary released new Thermal Body Temperature Measurement Camera, the V1100B-THM-TEMP, designed to help organizations of all types to minimize the risk of reopening their facilities during the COVID-19 global pandemic.Closed two registered direct offering priced at-the-market of $5.5 million and $5.4 million.Vicon subsidiary released advanced edge-based analytics for select camera lines, including the new V980 series which can proactively alert security operators to critical events such as theft, suspicious objects, crowds gathering and more.Management CommentaryCemtrex’s Chairman and CEO, Saagar Govil, commented on the results: “2020 has been a milestone year for our company as we continued to innovate, grow and expand Cemtrex. Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, we increased revenues by 11% for the year, a testament to our team’s hard work and our focus on product development and strategic acquisition opportunities. We anticipate top line growth to continue in the coming year as our market returns to normal and customers reopen for business and resume purchasing.“In our 2020 fiscal first quarter we made significant progress in restructuring our businesses for the future, improving both EBITDA and gross margins, and saw a return to generating an operating profit. In the second quarter, we continued to see improvement in our businesses despite the short-term effects of COVID-19. We remained focused on executing our development roadmap of high tech products in IoT, AR & VR, as well as in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision. We received new orders across all our business segments, including a 500% increase in new orders for development of AR/VR applications and $2 million in new orders in our Advanced Technologies segment.“During our third quarter we received a major cash infusion of over $10 million from institutional investors which bolstered the balance sheet and fueled the Company for growth. With the financings completed, we have substantial cash to meet and accelerate the release of several exciting and innovative products we plan to deliver over the next twelve months.“Highlights from the fourth quarter included new contracts and upgraded products under our security technology brand, Vicon. This included a first of its kind order of its Thermal Body Temperature Measurement Cameras to assist in the detection and mitigation of COVID-19 risk at a major school district in the Pacific Northwest. Vicon also began offering an upgraded Thermal Sensor model for clients like airports and correctional facilities looking for cost-effective and comprehensive solutions to enhance their perimeter surveillance systems. During the fourth quarter we also expanded our commitment to the capital markets and to shareholders through enhanced investor relations initiatives with our new partner MZ Group.“More recently, in our first quarter of 2021, we announced the next generation SmartDesk, the SmartDesk Connect. The product is an evolution of original patented SmartDesk, providing may of the same features but also allowing users to use their own laptop instead of a built-in PC. Finally, our strategic acquisitions efforts paid off with the completion of our acquisition of Virtual Driver Interactive, a training simulation technology company, to enhance our Augmented & Virtual Reality growth segment & VR Training product line. Our investment in MasterpieceVR further complemented this segment, allowing us to capture more upside as the VR market continues to accelerate.“Throughout the year, we have striven to drive forward our business, achieving several key milestones in our internal roadmap with a focus on innovation and product development. 2020 was marked by our significant achievements across business segments, and our fortified our balance sheet. This is an exciting time for Cemtrex, and I believe we are well positioned to create sustainable value for our shareholders,” concluded Govil.Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial ResultsRevenue for the full year of 2020 totaled $43.5 million, compared to revenue of $39.3 million for the full year of 2019, an 11% increase year over year. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2020 were $10.7 million, compared to $10.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The increase in revenues for the year were due to sales increases in the Advanced Technology Segment, with segment revenues for the years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 of $25.8 million and $19.3 million respectively, an increase of 34%. Industrial Services segment revenues for the full year 2020 decreased by 11%, to $17.8 million, primarily due to the decrease in demand for services due to the COVID-19 crisis.Gross profit for the full year of 2020 was $19.4 million, or 44% of revenues, of which the fourth quarter contributed $5.4 million. The Company’s 2020 gross margin increase was a result of the sale of products and services with higher profit margins.  Total operating expenses for 2020 were $23.4 million, of which $6.1 million were incurred in the fourth quarter. Total operating expenses for 2019 totaled $23.0 million. The increase in total operating expenses was primarily driven by increases in personnel costs, insurance and research and development, offset by savings measures enacted during the fiscal year.Operating activities for continuing operations used $2.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2020 compared to using $3.6 million of cash for the year ended September 30, 2019.The Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased by 87%, with $1.063 million loss in the year ended September 30, 2020, compared to $8.035 million loss for the year ended September 30, 2019. For the fourth quarter the Adjusted EBITDA increased by 108%, with a positive Adjusted EBITDA of $311 thousand in 2020, compared to a negative Adjusted EBITDA of $3.990 million for the same period in 2019. A reconciliation table of the adjusted EBITDA is provided below.Net loss for the full year of 2020 was $13.1 million, as compared to a net loss of $24.3 million in 2019. Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 totaled $4.4 million compared to a net loss of $16.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.Cash and cash equivalents totaled $19.7 million at September 30, 2020, as compared to $12.9 million at June 30, 2020 and $1.8 million at September 30, 2019.About CemtrexCemtrex, Inc. (CETX) is a leading multi-industry technology company that is driving innovation in markets such as Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR & VR), and Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision (AI & CV) in a wide range of sectors, including consumer products, industrial manufacturing, digital applications, and intelligent security & surveillance systems.
www.cemtrex.com.Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation TableFollowing is a reconciliation of income from continuing operations attributable to the Company for the three months and year ended September 30, 2020 as presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to EBITDA.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the closing of the offering, gross proceeds from the offering, our new product offerings, expected use of proceeds, or any proposed fundraising activities.  These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by such forward looking statements.  Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. These risks and uncertainties are discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” contained in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  All information in this press release is as of the date of the release and we undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.
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