Exhibit
Exhibit
99.1
Smith-Midland
Announces Third Quarter 2019 Results
Third Quarter 2019 Highlights
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Net income and EPS
10% higher than third quarter 2018
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Revenues increased
38% over third quarter 2018
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G&A expenses
down 14% compared to prior year
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Executed $2.2
million agreement to increase barrier rental fleet
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Backlog of $28.5
million as of November 1, 2019
MIDLAND, VA. – Smith-Midland
Corporation (the Company) (OTCQX: SMID), which develops,
manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast
concrete products for use primarily in the construction,
transportation and utilities industries, today announced results
for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.
Third Quarter
2019 Results
The Company reported third quarter
revenues of $13.2 million for 2019 and $9.5 million for 2018, an
increase of $3.7 million, or 38%. The pre-tax income for the third
quarter of 2019 was $0.8 million compared to pre-tax income of $0.7
million in 2018, an increase of $0.1 million. The Company had net
income for the third quarter of 2019 in the amount of $0.6 million
compared to net income of $0.5 million in 2018, an increase of $0.1
million. The basic and diluted income per share was $0.11 for the
third quarter 2019, while the basic and diluted income per share
was $0.10 for the third quarter 2018.
Nine Month 2019
Results
The Company reported nine month
revenues of $34.2 million for 2019 and $28.5 million for 2018, an
increase of $5.7 million, or 20%. The pre-tax income for the first
nine months of 2019 was $1.5 million compared to pre-tax income of
$1.1 million in 2018, an increase of $0.4 million. The Company had
net income for the first nine months of 2019 in the amount of $1.2
million compared to net income of $0.8 million in 2018, an increase
of $0.4 million. The basic and diluted income per share was $0.23
for the first nine months of 2019, while the basic and diluted
income per share was $0.16 and $0.15, respectively, for the first
nine months of 2018.
CEO
Commentary
Ashley Smith, CEO stated,
“The Company generated positive earnings during the third
quarter 2019, which keeps us on pace for another solid year. The
gross profit margin percentage decreased during the third quarter
2019 due to the significant increase in shipping and installation
revenues, which historically have lower margins than product sales.
Comparatively, the third quarter 2018 included production of higher
margin products than 2019. The change in margin was offset by the
reduction of general and administrative costs which are constantly
evaluated in the execution of our corporate
strategy.
“Production at the new
manufacturing facility in North Carolina commenced during September
2019. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company
successfully closed on the debt financing for the facility in the
amount of $2.2 million. We anticipate the full move to the new
plant to be completed by the end of 2020. We are looking forward to
continued success in North Carolina while meeting increased
customer demand.
“The Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) issued a sunset date of December 31, 2019 for
new highway crash test standards. Our J-J Hooks MASH TL3
freestanding barrier meets the new FHWA requirements and has been
approved in 35 states, including the states of Virginia, North
Carolina, and South Carolina, where our three manufacturing
facilities are located. We are anticipating long-term positive
trends, with all existing highway barrier in the United States
expected to be replaced over the next 10
years.”
Mr. Smith concluded, “We
continue to execute on our strategic plan and position the business
to take advantage of positive market fundamentals that support
sustainable, long-term growth in construction spending, including
increased infrastructure investment in the markets we serve, and
prospects for increased federal surface transportation spending. As
we look forward to 2020, the fundamentals of our business remain
strong with continuous bidding in our two main end markets of
infrastructure and high-rise building
construction.”
Balance Sheet
and Liquidity
As of September 30, 2019, the
Company had cash and investments totaling $2.2 million, reflecting
significant capital expenditures for the increase in manufacturing
facilities. Accounts receivable balances were $12.1 million at
September 30, 2019, with a substantial amount collected following
the period end. Total outstanding debt on notes payable was $4.5
million at September 30, 2019. Subsequent to the period end, the
Company successfully closed on the debt financing of the North
Carolina expansion project, increasing the total outstanding debt
by $0.7 million.
About
Smith-Midland
Smith-Midland develops,
manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast
concrete products for use primarily in the construction,
transportation and utilities industries.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This announcement contains
forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties.
The Company's actual results may differ significantly from the
results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors which
might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to,
product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing,
capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, general business
and economic conditions, out debt exposure, the effect of the
Company's accounting policies and other risks detailed in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
For
more complete information on Smith-Midland Corporation, visit the
Company’s website at SMITHMIDLAND.com. The “Investor
Relations” area will include the Company’s
Form
10-K.
Media
Inquiries:
AJ
Krick, CFO
540-439-3266
investors@smithmidland.com
Sales
Inquiries:
info@smithmidland.com