Firan Technology Group Corp (FTGFF) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Growth Amid ...
Revenue: CAD43.1 million, up 18% over Q3 last year.
Net Earnings: CAD2.8 million, up 109% over Q3 last year.
Adjusted EBITDA: CAD7.3 million, up 46% over Q3 last year.
Bookings: CAD45.9 million, up 29% over Q3 last year.
Backlog: Over CAD121 million.
Gross Margin: CAD11.6 million or 27%, compared to CAD8.8 million or 24% in Q3 2023.
SG&A Expense: CAD5.1 million or 11.8% of sales.
R&D Costs: CAD1.7 million or 4.0% of net sales.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities: CAD5.3 million, compared to CAD3.5 million in Q3 2023.
Capital Expenditures: CAD0.8 million, compared to CAD1.8 million in Q3 2023.
Net Debt Position: CAD2.2 million as of Q3 2024.
Working Capital: CAD47.8 million.
Inventory Days: 112 days.
Accounts Receivable DSO: 58 days.
Release Date: October 09, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
Firan Technology Group Corp (FTGFF) achieved record sales of CAD43.1 million in Q3 2024, marking an 18% increase over the same quarter last year.
The company reported record net earnings of CAD2.8 million, up 109% from Q3 2023.
FTGFF's adjusted EBITDA reached a record CAD7.3 million, a 46% increase compared to Q3 2023.
The backlog reached a record high of over CAD121 million, indicating strong future demand.
FTGFF's Aerospace business saw a 34% increase in sales to CAD13.4 million in Q3 2024 compared to the previous year.
Negative Points
The ongoing Boeing strike poses a potential risk to future demand and could impact FTGFF's supply chain if it continues.
The simulator market remains volatile, with year-to-date shipments significantly lower than the previous year.
FTGFF's top 5 customers accounted for 60.1% of total revenue, indicating a high customer concentration risk.
The integration of newly acquired sites, such as Circuits Minnetonka and Haverhill, is still underway and may take time to fully realize expected benefits.
The company faces challenges in reducing material costs and improving pricing at the Minnetonka site, which could impact margins if not addressed.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Fran, posted a record CAD43 million of sales. Any indication how close you were to capacity in the quarter? A: Bradley Bourne, President and CEO: On an annualized basis, our real capacity is over CAD200 million. With current sales at CAD143 million, we see room to grow with existing capacity. Specific bottlenecks can be addressed with targeted equipment investments to increase capacity.
Q: We're almost halfway through the fourth quarter. Any indication of the sales pace in the fourth quarter relative to the third quarter? And what potential risks does a Boeing strike continuing pose? A: Bradley Bourne, President and CEO: We have strong demand and backlog, so operational performance should lead to a good quarter. As for the Boeing strike, no real impact on demand yet, but prolonged strikes could slow down the supply chain, affecting us eventually.
Q: The balance sheet is in a strong position. How are you thinking about capital allocation priorities between M&A, share buyback, and other organic growth initiatives? A: Bradley Bourne, President and CEO: Our priorities are to invest in organic growth to drive technology and capacity, followed by M&A, and then consider share buybacks.
Q: With the completion of the ERP at Surface Haverhill and Minnetonka, what will that mean for margins going forward? A: Bradley Bourne, President and CEO: The ERP system itself doesn't impact margins, but it provides better data for cost analysis, allowing us to ensure pricing aligns with costs, potentially improving margins over time.
Q: Any further comments or closing remarks? A: Bradley Bourne, President and CEO: Thank you all for attending. A replay of the call will be available until November 15, and on our website in a few days. Thank you for your interest and participation.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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