RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced financial highlights from the year ended September 30, 2018 financial results.
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. is pleased to report on our 10K performance for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. During the twelve months ended September 30, 2018, we have experienced significant revenue growth of 12.4%, improvements in gross margin percentages of 3.3% and reductions in our general and administrative expenses of 6.2%, as compared to the twelve months ended October 1, 2017. During the full fiscal year 2018, our adjusted EBITDA is up 152.3% from the prior year level and our backlog is up 49.0% from October 1, 2017. Our key performance measures for the twelve month periods are summarized below.
The table below summarizes our annual operating results for periods ended September 30, 2018 and October 1, 2017, in terms of both the GAAP net income measure and the non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA measure. We believe that including both measures allows the reader to have a “complete picture” of our overall performance.
(Thousands) Twelve months ended | |||||||
September 30, 2018 | October 1, 2017 | ||||||
Net Income (Loss)- GAAP | $ | 1,394 | $ | (304 | ) | ||
Add: | |||||||
(Gain) Loss on Change in Fair Value of Warrants | (95 | ) | 489 | ||||
Federal Income Tax Expense - Current | 167 | - | |||||
Depreciation | 327 | 337 | |||||
Stock Compensation | 153 | 220 | |||||
Royalty License Amortization | 30 | 30 | |||||
Interest Expense | 20 | 19 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA - Non GAAP | $ | 1,996 | $ | 791 |
Based on increased backlog and orders during the year, Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. anticipates continued strong performance for the 2019 fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018 as compared to the fiscal year 2018 performance. Increased customer orders and backlog levels paired with accelerated production and delivery rates for our military products combined with increased gross margins and lower general and administrative spending are projected to continue.
Danny Schoening, CEO of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. commented, “We are extremely pleased with our year end performance. Our ability to increase the number of Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts combined with our commercial business has helped level out the quarter to quarter performance. Our factories are more efficient and this yields higher gross margins. Our backlog going into 2019 is extremely strong and we continue to see increased revenue, increased gross margin, and increased earnings.”
Highlights of the unaudited Consolidated and Segment Results of Operations have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These financial highlights do not include all information and disclosures required in the consolidated financial statements and footnotes, and should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K for the annual period ended September 30, 2018 filed with the SEC on December 20, 2018.
ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS
Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com.
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