Crawford United Corporation Announces First Quarter 2022 Results

• Revenue of $31.0 million, an increase of 29%
• Completed the acquisitions of Reverso Pumps and Separ Filters of America
• Earnings per share of $0.31

CLEVELAND, May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crawford United Corporation (OTC: CRAWA), a growth-oriented holding company serving diverse markets, today reported results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2022, sales were $31.0 million compared to $24.0 million in the same period last year, an increase of 29%. In this quarter, the Company recorded operating income of $1.4 million compared to $2.3 million in the same period last year. Net income was $1.1 million, or $0.31 per fully diluted share, compared to $3.1 million, or $0.93 per fully diluted share in the same period last year.

The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to the acquisitions of Global-Tek Manufacturing in March 2021 and Emergency Hydraulics in July 2021, as well as Reverso Pumps and Separ Filters of America in January 2022. The decrease in net income was due in part to non-cash stock awards valued at $0.9 million in the current quarter compared to $0.3 million in same quarter last year, based on the substantially higher share price this year. In addition, net income in the first quarter of 2021 was higher due to forgiveness of debt in the amount of $1.5 million under the CARES Act.

Brian Powers, President and CEO, stated “We are pleased with the ongoing recovery of our business from the pandemic and remain confident in our ability to achieve long-term strategic priorities. Our recent acquisitions of Reverso Pumps and Separ Filters of America will positively impact our levels of sales and earnings for the remainder of 2022. Crawford United is continuing to explore opportunities for increased revenue and improved profitability, always with an eye towards additional acquisitions.”

About Crawford United Corporation.
Crawford United Corporation is a growth-oriented holding company providing specialty industrial products to diverse markets, including healthcare, aerospace, education, transportation, and petrochemical. The company currently operates three business segments. The Aerospace Components business specializes in highly complex precision components for customers in the commercial and military aviation industry, offering complete end-to-end engineering, machining, grinding, welding, brazing, heat treat, and assembly solutions. The Commercial Air Handling business is a leader in designing, manufacturing, and installing highly customized, large-scale commercial, institutional, and industrial air handling solutions, primarily for hospitals and universities. The Industrial Hose business is a premier manufacturer of flexible interlocking metal hoses and a distributor of a full line of branded silicone, plastic, rubber, hydraulic, marine and fuel hose products. For more information, go to
www.crawfordunited.com.

Information about Forward Looking Statements.
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Brian E. Powers
President & CEO
216-243-2449
bpowers@crawfordunited.com

“Crawford United has a great future behind it.”