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May 07, 2021

Bookings of $25.2 million increased 43% sequentially and 83% year-over-yearRevenues of $19.6 million increased 31% sequentially and 74% year-over-yearReported GAAP EPS of $0.21 and Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS of $0.24

MT. LAUREL, N.J., May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inTEST Corporation (NYSE American: INTT), a global supplier of innovative test and process solutions for use in manufacturing and testing across a wide range of markets, including automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, medical, semiconductor and telecommunications, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.

2021 First Quarter Summary

($ inMillions, Three Months EndedExcept PerShare Data) 3/31/2021 12/31/2020 3/31/2020Semi MarketBookings $ 17.2 $ 11.1 $ 6.7 (1)Multimarket Bookings 8.0 6.5 7.1 (2)Total $ 25.2 $ 17.6 $ 13.8 Bookings Semi MarketBookings(1) - % of 68 % 63 % 49 %TotalBookingsMultimarketBookings (2) - % of 32 % 37 % 51 %TotalBookings Semi MarketNet $ 13.3 $ 7.6 $ 5.0 Revenues(1)MultimarketNet 6.3 7.3 6.2 Revenues(2)Total Net $ 19.6 $ 14.9 $ 11.2 Revenues Semi MarketNetRevenues 68 % 51 % 45 %(1) - % ofTotal NetRevenuesMultimarketNetRevenues 32 % 49 % 55 %(2) - % ofTotal NetRevenues Gross $ 9.5 $ 6.7 $ 4.9 MarginGross 49 % 45 % 43 %Margin NetEarnings $ 2.2 $ (0.4 ) $ (1.1 )(Loss)(GAAP)NetEarnings(Loss) per $ 0.21 $ (0.04 ) $ (0.11 )dilutedshare(GAAP) AdjustedNetEarnings $ 2.5 $ (0.1 ) $ (0.8 )(Loss)(Non-GAAP)(3)AdjustedNetEarnings(Loss) per $ 0.24 $ (0.01 ) $ (0.08 )dilutedshare(Non-GAAP)(3) EBITDA(Non-GAAP) $ 3.0 $ 0.0 $ (0.9 )(3) As of 3/31/2021 12/31/2020 3/31/2020Cash and cash $ 10.2 $ 10.3 $ 7.3 equivalents

(1 ) Semi Market: These amounts include all bookings and net revenues from the semiconductor market. (2 ) Multimarket: These amounts include all bookings and net revenues from markets other than the semiconductor market. Adjusted Net Earnings (Loss), Adjusted Net Earnings (Loss) per diluted share and EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. Further (3 ) information can be found under ?Non-GAAP Financial Measures.? See also the reconciliations of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures that accompany this press release.

inTEST delivered solid financial results for the first quarter, driven predominantly by continued semiconductor demand, commented inTEST President & CEO Nick Grant. Momentum has continued unabated, with strong demand for our innovative test and process technology solutions across a diverse set of end applications. Bookings have been steadily increasing over the past year and order flow during the quarter was exceptionally strong. First quarter consolidated bookings of $25.2 million approached the record levels we saw back in 2000, increasing 43% sequentially and 83% year-over-year. Consolidated net revenues of $19.6 million exceeded our guidance range and increased 31% sequentially and 74% year-over-year. Gross margin of 49% increased sequentially and on a year-over-year basis from 45% and 43%, respectively. And we returned to profitability for the quarter, reporting GAAP net earnings per diluted share of $0.21 and non-GAAP adjusted net earnings per diluted share of $0.24.

Mr. Grant added, We continue to make progress developing vertical growth markets and segments outside of the semiconductor market which will serve to lessen our dependency on this cyclical industry. However, at the present time the semi market is a considerable driver of our growth, given the strong industry tailwinds and broad end market demand for semiconductors, compounded by industry-wide chip shortages.

We are laser focused on capturing growth and driving investments that will position us well long-term and I am pleased with the progress we are making. We are setting the stage for our long-term growth and diversification, in-line with our strategic plan.

2021 Second Quarter Financial OutlookinTESTs guidance for the 2021 second quarter includes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial estimates. A reconciliation between these GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is included below.

inTEST expects that net revenues for the 2021 second quarter will be in the range of $20.0 million to $21.0 million and that on a GAAP basis, our net earnings per diluted share will range from $0.20 to $0.24. On a non-GAAP basis, we expect our adjusted net earnings per diluted share will range from $0.23 to $0.27. In addition, we expect that our gross margin will range from 49% to 51%.

This outlook is based on the Companys current views with respect to operating and market conditions and customers forecasts, which are subject to change. Actual results may differ materially as a result of, among other things, the factors described under Forward-Looking Statements below.

2021 First Quarter Supplemental Information and Conference Call DetailsinTEST is providing Supplemental Information (Information) in combination with its press release. This Information is offered to provide shareholders and analysts with additional information and detail for analyzing the Companys financial results in advance of the Companys quarterly conference call. The Information will be available in conjunction with the press release at inTESTs website www.intest.com, under the Investors section.

inTEST management will host a conference call on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 8:30 am Eastern Daylight Time. The conference call will address the Companys 2021 first quarter financial results and managements current expectations and views of the industry. The call may also include discussion of strategic, operating, product initiatives or developments, or other matters relating to the Companys current or future performance. To access the live conference call, please dial (323) 289-6576 or (800) 437-2398. The passcode for the conference call is 5369295. Please reference the inTEST 2021 Q1 Financial Results Conference Call.

2021 First Quarter Live Webcast DetailsinTEST Corporation will provide a webcast in conjunction with the conference call. To access the live webcast, including presentation materials, please visit inTESTs website www.intest.com under the Investors section.

2021 First Quarter Replay Details (Webcast)A replay of the webcast will be available on inTESTs website for one year following the live broadcast. To access the webcast replay, including presentation materials, please visit inTESTs website www.intest.com under the Investors section.

Submit QuestionsIn advance of the conference call, and for those investors accessing the webcast, inTEST Corporation welcomes individual investors to submit their questions via email to laura@ga-ir.com.

Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresIn addition to disclosing results that are determined in accordance with GAAP, we also disclose non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures consist of adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share and EBITDA. Adjusted net earnings (loss) is derived by adding acquired intangible amortization, adjusted for the related income tax expense (benefit), to net earnings (loss). Adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share is derived by dividing adjusted net earnings (loss) by diluted weighted average shares outstanding. EBITDA is derived by adding acquired intangible amortization, interest expense, income tax expense, and depreciation to net earnings (loss). These results are provided as a complement to the results provided in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share and EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures presented to provide investors with meaningful, supplemental information regarding our baseline performance before acquired intangible amortization charges as this expense may not be indicative of our current core business or future outlook. These measures may be useful to an investor in evaluating the underlying operating performance of our business. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release are used by management to make operational decisions, to forecast future operational results, and for comparison with our business plan, historical operating results and the operating results of our peers. Reconciliations from net earnings (loss) and net earnings (loss) per diluted share to adjusted net earnings (loss) and adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share and from net earnings (loss) to EBITDA, are contained in the tables below. The non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this press release may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures or information provided in accordance with GAAP.

About inTEST CorporationinTEST Corporation is a global supplier of innovative test and process solutionsfor use in manufacturing and testing across a wide range of markets including automotive, defense/aerospace, medical, industrial, semiconductor and telecommunications. Backed by decades of engineering expertise and a culture of operational excellence, we solve difficult thermal, mechanical and electronic challenges for customers worldwide while generating strong cash flow and profits. Our strategy uses these strengths to grow and increase stockholder value by maximizing our businesses and by identifying, acquiring and optimizing complementary businesses.

For more information visit www.intest.com.

Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements do not convey historical information but relate to predicted or potential future events and financial results, such as statements of our plans, strategies and intentions, or our future performance or goals, that are based upon management's current expectations. Our forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as believes, expects, intends, may, will, should, plans, projects, forecasts, outlook, anticipates or similar terminology. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, any mentioned in this press release as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations; indications of a change in the market cycles in the Semi Market or other markets we serve; changes in business conditions and general economic conditions both domestically and globally; changes in the demand for semiconductors; the success of our strategy to diversify our business by entering markets outside the Semi Market; our ability to successfully consolidate our EMS operations without any impact on customer shipments, quality or the level of our warranty claims and to realize the benefits of the consolidation; the possibility of future acquisitions or dispositions and the successful integration of any acquired operations; our ability to borrow funds or raise capital to finance potential acquisitions; changes in the rates and timing of capital expenditures by our customers; and other risk factors set forth from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks to circumstances only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to update the information in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA(Unaudited)(In thousands, except per share data)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:

Three Months Ended 3/31/2021 12/31/2020 3/31/2020 Net revenues $ 19,556 $ 14,875 $ 11,230 Gross margin 9,521 6,720 4,867 Operating expenses: Selling expense 2,403 1,962 2,052 Engineering and product development 1,322 1,245 1,292 expenseGeneral and administrative expense 3,161 2,919 2,876 Restructuring and other charges 55 1,078 8 Operating income (loss) 2,580 (484 ) (1,361 )Other income (expense) (2 ) 30 (32 )Earnings (loss) before income tax expense 2,578 (454 ) (1,393 )(benefit)Income tax expense (benefit) 366 (74 ) (250 )Net earnings (loss) 2,212 (380 ) (1,143 ) Net earnings (loss) per share ? basic $ 0.21 $ (0.04 ) $ (0.11 )Weighted average shares outstanding ? 10,329 10,283 10,221 basic Net earnings (loss) per share ? $ 0.21 $ (0.04 ) $ (0.11 )dilutedWeighted average shares outstanding ? 10,526 10,283 10,221 diluted

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Data:

As of: 3/31/2021 12/31/ 3/31/2020 2020 Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,195 $ 10,277 $ 7,318Trade accounts receivable, 13,487 8,435 8,052netInventories 8,212 7,476 7,720Total current assets 32,456 26,964 23,776Net property and equipment 2,538 2,350 2,341Total assets 67,126 62,030 59,059Accounts payable 3,655 2,424 2,299Accrued expenses 5,188 4,388 3,754Total current liabilities 11,171 8,856 8,016Noncurrent liabilities 8,106 8,422 7,277Total stockholders' equity 47,849 44,752 43,766

Reconciliation of Net Earnings (Loss) (GAAP) to Adjusted Net Earnings (Loss) (Non-GAAP) and Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share Diluted (GAAP) to Adjusted Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share Diluted (Non-GAAP):

Three Months Ended 3/31/2021 12/31/2020 3/31/2020Net earnings (loss) (GAAP) $ 2,212 $ (380 ) $ (1,143 )Acquired intangible amortization 304 306 311 Tax adjustments (4 ) (2 ) (4 )Adjusted net earnings (loss) (Non-GAAP) $ 2,512 $ (76 ) $ (836 )

Diluted weighted average shares 10,526 10,283 10,221 outstanding Net earnings (loss) per share ? diluted: Net earnings (loss) (GAAP) $ 0.21 $ (0.04 ) $ (0.11 )Acquired intangible amortization 0.03 0.03 0.03 Tax adjustments - - - Adjusted net earnings (loss) per share ? $ 0.24 $ (0.01 ) $ (0.08 )diluted (Non-GAAP)

Reconciliation of Net Earnings (Loss) (GAAP) to EBITDA (Non-GAAP):

Three Months Ended 3/31/ 12/31/2020 3/31/2020 2021Net earnings (loss) (GAAP) $ 2,212 $ (380 ) $ (1,143 )

Acquired intangible 304 306 311 amortizationInterest expense - 4 - Income tax expense (benefit) 366 (74 ) (250 )

Depreciation 156 156 155 EBITDA (Non-GAAP) $ 3,038 $ 12 $ (927 )

Supplemental Information Reconciliation of Second Quarter 2021 Estimated Net Earnings Per Share Diluted (GAAP) to Estimated Adjusted Net Earnings Per Share Diluted (Non-GAAP):

Low High Estimated net earnings per share ? diluted (GAAP) $ 0.20 $ 0.24Acquired intangible amortization 0.03 0.03Tax adjustments - -Estimated adjusted net earnings per share ? diluted (Non-GAAP) $ 0.23 $ 0.27



Contacts

inTEST CorporationHugh T. Regan, Jr.Treasurer and Chief Financial OfficerTel: 856-505-8999

Investors:Laura Guerrant-Oiye, PrincipalGuerrant Associateslaura@ga-ir.comTel: (808) 960-2642