COLUMBUS, OH / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2024 / SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. ("SCI") (OTCQB:SCIA), today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. SCI is a global supplier and manufacturer of advanced materials for physical vapor deposition thin film applications who works closely with end users and OEMs to develop innovative, customized solutions.

Jeremy Young, President, and Chief Executive Officer stated "We are pleased with the Company's record 2024 first quarter revenue. SCI continues to gain traction in multiple niche markets of the global photonics industry. During the first quarter of 2024 we purchased additional manufacturing equipment to meet growing demand for our products. SCI is solidly positioned to continue improving long-term performance through its innovative product portfolio and increased marketing and sales initiatives."

Revenue

Revenue was a record $8,403,095 for the first three months of 2024 compared to $5,797,147 for the same period last year. Higher volume coupled with increased raw material costs were key factors that contributed to the 45% increase.

Order backlog was $4.4 million on March 31, 2024, compared to $5.1 million on the same date in 2023. Orders from customers serving multiple markets remain strong.

Gross profit

Gross profit for the 2024 first quarter increased 7% to $1,415,116 from $1,324,597 the prior year. Higher 2024 first quarter revenue was adversely impacted by increased raw material costs.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses (general and administrative, research and development (R&D), and marketing and sales) for the 2024 first quarter were $796,848 compared to $677,344 last year. Higher compensation and benefits, which included increased R&D and marketing and sales staff, plus ongoing research materials and supplies were key factors in the year-over-year increase.

Net interest income

Net interest income increased to $87,056 for the first three months of 2024 from $48,977 a year ago. A higher amount of cash in money market funds plus $2 million of investments in marketable securities benefited from increased interest rates.

Income taxes

Income tax expense was $160,000 for the 2024 first quarter versus $158,210 for the same period a year ago. The Company's effective tax rate was 22.7% for the first three months of 2024 and 2023.

Net income

Net income was $545,324 for the first three months of 2024 compared to $538,020 a year ago. Higher operating expenses primarily offset increases in gross profit and net interest income versus the same period in 2023. Earnings per share were $0.12 for the first quarter of 2024 and 2023.

Cash and equivalents

Cash and equivalents were $5,465,327 on March 31, 2024, compared to $5,673,994 at 2023 year-end. There was also approximately $2.0 million of investments in marketable securities on March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023. The slight decline in cash and equivalents during the first three months of 2024 was primarily attributable to the Company's purchase of $176,534 of production equipment.

Debt outstanding

Total debt outstanding declined approximately 42% during the first three months of 2024 and was $28,710 on March 31, 2024, compared to $49,149 on December 31, 2023. This amount represents a current finance lease obligation that is anticipated to be repaid in full during the second half of this year.

About SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.

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