GlobeNewswire Inc | Jan 5, 2021 08:35AM EST

January 05, 2021

Brooklyn, NY, Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX, CETXP, CETXW), a technology company driving innovation in Internet of Things (IoT), security, machine vision & artificial intelligence, and augmented & virtual reality, has reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2020.

Key Fourth Quarter 2020 and Subsequent Operational Highlights

-- Received a $1 million order for a security technology system through its Advanced Technology Segment for a state-of-the-art video surveillance security system, including its Valerus software solution as well as cameras and related storage hardware, for a large correctional facility in the United Kingdom. -- Vicon subsidiary released highly advanced updated Thermal Sensor models, a 360-degree surveillance solution that combines powerful high-end thermal technology with high-resolution PTZs (pan/tilt/zoom) for unparalleled perimeter protection in wide-open spaces like power stations, airports, corrections facilities, construction sites, and other secure facilities. -- Engaged international investor relations specialists MZ Group to lead a comprehensive strategic investor relations and financial communications program across all key markets. -- Subsidiary Vicon awarded a $500,000 contract from a major Pacific Northwest school district for its V1110 series Thermal Body Temperature Measurement Camera. -- Received a $500,000 order to upgrade a security technology system through the Advanced Technology Segment for a large Tennessee based corrections facility. -- Completed acquisition of training simulation technology company Virtual Driver Interactive (VDI) to enhance the Companys Augmented & Virtual Reality Growth Segment and VR Training product line. -- Subsidiary VDI now offering the Driving EssentialsXE program on the newly released Sony PS5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X platforms, in addition to their full line of simulation training products for schools and public safety organizations. -- Made a strategic investment into MasterpieceVR, the developer of a professional desktop and VR application suite that offers 3D content creation tools, primarily for virtual reality. -- Unveiled the SmartDesk Connect, an advanced workstation that includes 4K UHD monitors, a sit-stand desk, ergonomic tabletop, with built-in wireless phone charger, all powered by a users laptop when connected to the SmartDesk.

Full Year 2020 Operational Highlights

-- WordPress VIP, the leading provider of enterprise WordPress, added CemtrexLabs to its prestigious Featured Agency Partner program, one of only 30 partners in this prestigious group and the first agency partner with full stack virtual and augmented reality (VR, AR & MR) capabilities. -- Acquired two properties the Company had been leasing for its industrial segment business located in the York, PA area including a 48,000 sq ft and 25,000 sq ft facility, used for office, manufacturing, and warehousing needs. -- Received over $300,000 in new orders for the development of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications from 3 different customers, representing a 500% increase in the quarter from the prior year. -- Received orders totaling over $2 million in its Advanced Technology segment for several security surveillance systems for government and commercial buildings including correctional facilities, including software development services for web, mobile, enterprise, and virtual reality applications. -- Granted first patent for Cemtrexs revolutionary and groundbreaking IoT product, the SmartDesk, which increases productivity and modernizes the personal workspace. -- Vicon subsidiary released new Thermal Body Temperature Measurement Camera, the V1100B-THM-TEMP, designed to help organizations of all types to minimize the risk of reopening their facilities during the COVID-19 global pandemic. -- Closed two registered direct offering priced at-the-market of $5.5 million and $5.4 million. -- Vicon subsidiary released advanced edge-based analytics for select camera lines, including the new V980 series which can proactively alert security operators to critical events such as theft, suspicious objects, crowds gathering and more.

Management Commentary

Cemtrexs Chairman and CEO, Saagar Govil, commented on the results: 2020 has been a milestone year for our company as we continued to innovate, grow and expand Cemtrex. Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, we increased revenues by 11% for the year, a testament to our teams hard work and our focus on product development and strategic acquisition opportunities. We anticipate top line growth to continue in the coming year as our market returns to normal and customers reopen for business and resume purchasing.

In our 2020 fiscal first quarter we made significant progress in restructuring our businesses for the future, improving both EBITDA and gross margins, and saw a return to generating an operating profit. In the second quarter, we continued to see improvement in our businesses despite the short-term effects of COVID-19. We remained focused on executing our development roadmap of high tech products in IoT, AR & VR, as well as in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision. We received new orders across all our business segments, including a 500% increase in new orders for development of AR/VR applications and $2 million in new orders in our Advanced Technologies segment.

During our third quarter we received a major cash infusion of over $10 million from institutional investors which bolstered the balance sheet and fueled the Company for growth. With the financings completed, we have substantial cash to meet and accelerate the release of several exciting and innovative products we plan to deliver over the next twelve months.

Highlights from the fourth quarter included new contracts and upgraded products under our security technology brand, Vicon. This included a first of its kind order of its Thermal Body Temperature Measurement Cameras to assist in the detection and mitigation of COVID-19 risk at a major school district in the Pacific Northwest. Vicon also began offering an upgraded Thermal Sensor model for clients like airports and correctional facilities looking for cost-effective and comprehensive solutions to enhance their perimeter surveillance systems. During the fourth quarter we also expanded our commitment to the capital markets and to shareholders through enhanced investor relations initiatives with our new partner MZ Group.

More recently, in our first quarter of 2021, we announced the next generation SmartDesk, the SmartDesk Connect. The product is an evolution of original patented SmartDesk, providing may of the same features but also allowing users to use their own laptop instead of a built-in PC. Finally, our strategic acquisitions efforts paid off with the completion of our acquisition of Virtual Driver Interactive, a training simulation technology company, to enhance our Augmented & Virtual Reality growth segment & VR Training product line. Our investment in MasterpieceVR further complemented this segment, allowing us to capture more upside as the VR market continues to accelerate.

Throughout the year, we have striven to drive forward our business, achieving several key milestones in our internal roadmap with a focus on innovation and product development. 2020 was marked by our significant achievements across business segments, and our fortified our balance sheet. This is an exciting time for Cemtrex, and I believe we are well positioned to create sustainable value for our shareholders, concluded Govil.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Revenue for the full year of 2020 totaled $43.5 million, compared to revenue of $39.3 million for the full year of 2019, an 11% increase year over year. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2020 were $10.7 million, compared to $10.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The increase in revenues for the year were due to sales increases in the Advanced Technology Segment, with segment revenues for the years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 of $25.8 million and $19.3 million respectively, an increase of 34%. Industrial Services segment revenues for the full year 2020 decreased by 11%, to $17.8 million, primarily due to the decrease in demand for services due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Gross profit for the full year of 2020 was $19.4 million, or 44% of revenues, of which the fourth quarter contributed $5.4 million. The Company's 2020 gross margin increase was a result of the sale of products and services with higher profit margins.

Total operating expenses for 2020 were $23.4 million, of which $6.1 million were incurred in the fourth quarter. Total operating expenses for 2019 totaled $23.0 million. The increase in total operating expenses was primarily driven by increases in personnel costs, insurance and research and development, offset by savings measures enacted during the fiscal year.

Operating activities for continuing operations used $2.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2020 compared to using $3.6 million of cash for the year ended September 30, 2019.

The Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased by 87%, with $1.063 million loss in the year ended September 30, 2020, compared to $8.035 million loss for the year ended September 30, 2019. For the fourth quarter the Adjusted EBITDA increased by 108%, with a positive Adjusted EBITDA of $311 thousand in 2020, compared to a negative Adjusted EBITDA of $3.990 million for the same period in 2019. A reconciliation table of the adjusted EBITDA is provided below.

Net loss for the full year of 2020 was $13.1 million, as compared to a net loss of $24.3 million in 2019. Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 totaled $4.4 million compared to a net loss of $16.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $19.7 million at September 30, 2020, as compared to $12.9 million at June 30, 2020 and $1.8 million at September 30, 2019.

About Cemtrex

Cemtrex, Inc. (CETX) is a leading multi-industry technology company that is driving innovation in markets such as Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR & VR), and Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision (AI & CV) in a wide range of sectors, including consumer products, industrial manufacturing, digital applications, and intelligent security & surveillance systems.www.cemtrex.com.

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Table

Following is a reconciliation of income from continuing operations attributable to the Company for the three months and year ended September 30, 2020 as presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to EBITDA.

Three Months Ended Year Ended September 30, September 30, 2020In Thousands 2020 2019 2020 2019 Net loss fromcontinuing operations $ 2,387 $ 5,665 $ 8,894 $ 11,303 (GAAP measure)Non-GAAP adjustments: Interest expense paid 96 302 2,859 1,590 in equity sharesIncome Tax Benefits 1,877 619 2,074 (1,336 )Depreciation and 725 754 2,898 3,014 amortization Adjusted Net Income/ $ 311 $ (3,990 ) $ (1,063 ) $ (8,035 )(Loss)

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the closing of the offering, gross proceeds from the offering, our new product offerings, expected use of proceeds, or any proposed fundraising activities. These forward-looking statements are based on managements current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by such forward looking statements. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. These risks and uncertainties are discussed under the heading Risk Factors contained in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release and we undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 30, September 30, Assets 2020 2019 Current assets Cash and equivalents $ 19,490,061 $ 1,769,994 Restricted cash 1,582,798 1,088,091 Short-term investments 887,746 412,730 Accounts receivables, net 6,686,797 6,458,984 Accounts receivables - related party 1,432,209 771,519 Notes receivable - short-term - 1,713,371 Inventory ?net of allowance for inventory 6,793,806 5,207,155 obsolescencePrepaid expenses and other assets 1,188,317 1,455,765 Total current assets 38,061,734 18,877,609 Property and equipment, net 9,558,936 16,776,552 Right-of-use assets 2,728,380 - Assets held for sale 8,323,321 - Goodwill 4,370,894 4,370,894 Notes receivable - long-term - 1,586,918 Deferred tax asset - 2,282,867 Other 744,207 497,857 Total Assets $ 63,787,472 $ 44,392,697 Liabilities & Stockholders? Equity Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 2,857,817 $ 4,236,945 Current portion of long-term liabilities 7,034,510 6,817,534 Lease liabilities - short-term 721,036 22,718 Deposits from customers 29,660 33,074 Accrued expenses 2,392,487 2,673,646 Deferred revenue 1,651,784 1,433,803 Accrued income taxes 89,318 419,541 Total current liabilities 14,776,612 15,637,261 Long-term liabilities Loans payable to bank, net of current 1,871,201 2,240,526 portionLong-term lease liabilities, net of current 2,027,406 20,061 portionNotes payable, net of current portion 6,029,999 2,817,661 Mortgage payable, net of current portion 2,355,542 - Other long-term liabilities 1,063,733 1,221,549 Series 1 preferred stock dividends payable 1,081,690 - Paycheck Protection Program Loans 2,169,437 - Deferred revenue - long-term 467,329 489,535 Total long-term liabilities 17,066,337 6,789,332 Total liabilities 31,842,949 22,426,593 Commitments and contingencies - - Stockholders? equity Preferred stock , $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,Series 1, 3,000,000 shares authorized,2,156,784 shares issued and outstanding asof September 30, 2020 and 2,110,718 shares 2,157 2,111 issued and outstanding as of September 30,2019 (liquidation value of $10 per share)Series A, 1,000,000 shares authorized,issued and outstanding at September 30, 1,000 1,000 2020 and September 30, 2019Series C, 100,000 shares authorized, issued 100 - and outstanding at September 30, 2020Common stock, $0.001 par value, 40,000,000shares authorized, 17,622,539 shares issuedand outstanding at September 30, 2020 and 17,623 3,963 3,962,790 shares issued and outstanding atSeptember 30, 2019Additional paid-in capital 63,313,336 40,344,837 Accumulated deficit (33,172,690 ) (20,067,685 )Treasury stock at cost (148,291 ) - Accumulated other comprehensive income 853,643 796,004 Cemtrex stockholders? equity 30,866,878 21,080,230 Non-controlling interest 1,077,645 885,874 Total liabilities and stockholders? equity $ 63,787,472 $ 44,392,697

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the year ended September 30, September 30, 2020 2019 Revenues $ 43,518,384 $ 39,265,041 Cost of revenues 24,153,937 23,702,367 Gross profit 19,364,447 15,562,674 Operating expenses General and administrative 21,570,666 21,528,145 Research and development 1,827,286 1,481,879 Total operating expenses 23,397,952 23,010,024 Operating loss (4,033,505 ) (7,447,350 ) Other income (expense) Other Income 1,821,029 (62,705 )Loss on equity interests - (342,776 )Interest expense (4,607,453 ) (4,785,506 )Total other expense, net (2,786,424 ) (5,190,987 ) Net loss before income taxes (6,819,929 ) (12,638,337 )Income tax benefit/(expense) (2,073,835 ) 1,335,584 Loss from continuing operations (8,893,764 ) (11,302,753 ) Loss from discontinued operations, (812,895 ) (10,559,963 )net of tax Net loss (9,706,659 ) (21,862,716 ) Less income in noncontrolling 227,116 502,225 interestNet loss $ (9,933,775 ) $ (22,364,941 )Preferred dividends (3,171,230 ) (1,965,500 )Net loss available to Cemtrex, Inc. $ (13,105,005 ) $ (24,330,441 )shareholders Other comprehensive income Foreign currency translation gain 57,639 1,624,253 Other comprehensive incomeattributable to noncontrolling (35,345 ) (344,952 )interestComprehensive income 22,294 1,279,301 Comprehensive loss $ (13,082,711 ) $ (23,051,140 ) Loss Per Share-Basic Continuing Operations $ (1.28 ) $ (6.07 )Discontinued Operations $ (0.08 ) $ (4.66 )Loss Per Share-Diluted Continuing Operations $ (1.28 ) $ (6.07 )Discontinued Operations $ (0.08 ) $ (4.66 ) Weighted Average Number of 9,611,516 2,267,501 Shares-BasicWeighted Average Number of 9,611,516 2,267,501 Shares-Diluted

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended September 30, Cash Flows from Operating Activities 2020 2019 Net loss $ (9,706,659 ) $ (21,862,716 )Net loss from discontinued operations (812,895 ) (10,559,963 )Net loss from continuing operations (8,893,764 ) (11,302,753 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss tonet cash provided/(used) by operating activities:Depreciation and amortization 2,898,399 3,013,986 Gain/(loss) on disposal of property & 37,910 471,019 equipmentAmortization of right-of-use assets 816,550 - Change in allowance for inventory 636,981 - obsolescenceChange in allowance for doubtful (265,203 ) - accountsAmortization of original issue 944,778 108,222 discounts on notes payableShare-based compensation 191,416 622,232 Interest expense paid in equity shares 2,859,125 1,590,374 Income tax expense/(benefit) 2,073,835 (1,335,584 )Loss on equity interests - 342,776 Changes in operating assets andliabilities net of effects from acquisition of subsidiaries:Accounts receivable 37,390 3,082,635 Accounts receivable - related party (660,690 ) (61,799 )Inventory (2,223,632 ) 1,341,569 Prepaid expenses and other current 267,448 (240,732 )assetsOther assets (246,350 ) (27,418 )Other liabilities (157,816 ) 1,221,549 Accounts payable (846,340 ) (2,114,250 )Operating lease liabilities (816,549 ) - Deposits from customers (3,414 ) (17,545 )Accrued expenses (4,820 ) (493,921 )Deferred revenue 195,775 228,024 Income taxes payable (121,191 ) - Net cash used by operating activities (3,280,162 ) (3,571,616 )- continuing operationsNet cash provided/(used) by operating (812,895 ) 7,507,090 activities - discontinued operationsNet cash provided/(used) by operating (4,093,057 ) 3,935,474 activities Cash Flows from Investing Activities Net change in self-insured benefit (494,707 ) (1,659,480 )depositsPurchase of property and equipment (1,566,014 ) 14,000 Purchase of marketable securities (475,016 ) (398,291 )Payments received on notes receivable 3,300,289 Net cash provided/(used) by investing 764,552 (2,043,771 )activities - continuing operationsNet cash provided by investing - 8,883,541 activities - discontinued operationsNet cash provided/(used) by investing 764,552 6,839,770 activities Cash Flows from Financing Activities Proceeds from notes payable 8,485,000 2,595,000 Payments on notes payable (851,640 ) (414,859 )Issuance of notes receivable - (3,300,289 )Proceeds on bank loans 3,831,100 - Payments on bank loans (778,090 ) (1,440,535 )Proceeds from securities purchase 12,462,648 - agreementsExpenses on securities purchase (840,728 ) - agreementsProceeds from at-the-market offerings - 957,784 Expenses on at-the-market offerings - (41,438 )Proceeds from the issuance of Series B - 500,000 Preferred StockExpenses from the issuance of Series B - (25,000 )Preferred StockSettlement of Series B Preferred Stock - (273,092 )in cashRevolving line of credit (425,812 ) (925,124 )Purchases of treasury stock (338,775 ) - Payments on capital lease liabilities (22,718 ) (24,286 )Net cash provided/used by financing 21,520,985 (2,391,839 )activities - continuing operationsNet cash used by financing activities - (9,465,508 )- discontinued operationsNet cash provided/(used) by financing 21,520,985 (11,857,347 )activities Effect of currency translation 22,294 1,624,253 Net increase in cash, cash 18,192,480 (1,082,103 )equivalents, and restricted cashCash, cash equivalents, and restricted 2,858,085 2,315,935 cash at beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents, and restricted $ 21,072,859 $ 2,858,085 cash at end of period Balance Sheet Accounts Included inCash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted CashCash and equivalents $ 19,490,061 $ 1,769,994 Restricted cash 1,582,798 1,088,091 Total cash, cash equivalents, and $ 21,072,859 $ 2,858,085 restricted cash

Investor RelationsChris TysonExecutive Vice President MZ North AmericaDirect: 949-491-8235CETX@mzgroup.uswww.mzgroup.us