NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - --------------------- CONTACT: Mason N. Carter, Chairman & CEO 973-575-1300, ext. 1202 mnc@merrimacind.com ------------------- MERRIMAC REPORTS THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS 2004 RESULTS; FOURTH CONSECUTIVE QUARTERLY PROFIT WEST CALDWELL, N.J. NOVEMBER 16, 2004: Merrimac Industries, Inc. (AMEX: MRM), a leader in the design and manufacture of RF Microwave components, assemblies and micro-multifunction modules (MMFM(R)), today announced results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2004. Sales for the third quarter of 2004 were $7,620,000, an increase of 19.9 percent compared to third quarter of 2003 sales of $6,357,000. Operating income in the third quarter of 2004 was $384,000 compared to an operating loss of $(431,000) in the third quarter of 2003. Net income for the third quarter of 2004 was $315,000 or $.10 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $(484,000) or $(.16) per share for the third quarter of 2003. For the first nine months of 2004 sales of $23,164,000 increased 18.9 percent compared to sales of $19,481,000 for the first nine months of 2003. Operating income for the first nine months of 2004 was $1,165,000 compared to an operating loss for the first nine months of 2003 of $(1,437,000). Net income for the first nine months of 2004 was $990,000 or $.31 per diluted share compared to a net loss for the first nine months of 2003 of $(1,415,000) or $(.45) per share. Sales for the third quarter and first nine months of 2004 increased due to an improvement in orders received during the first quarter and a higher beginning backlog going into fiscal year 2004. Nine month operating results of 2003 were impacted by expenses associated with bank modification agreements entered into during the second quarter and additional professional fee expenses incurred totaling approximately $300,000. Orders of $7,768,000 were received during the third quarter of 2004, an increase of $1,378,000 or 21.6 percent compared to $6,390,000 in orders received during the third quarter of 2003. Orders of $23,290,000 were received for the first nine months of 2004, an increase of $1,671,000 or 7.7 percent compared to $21,619,000 in orders received for the first nine months of 2003. Backlog increased by $126,000 to $12,521,000 at the end of third quarter 2004 compared to $12,395,000 at year-end 2003. Chairman and CEO Mason N. Carter commented, "Achieving the record nine months sales of $23.2 million and consecutive quarterly profits is a significant accomplishment, particularly when combined with the following financial results reflecting consistent performance: o Quarterly gross profit over 40 percent for the fourth consecutive quarter. o Cash exceeds the total of current and long-term debt. o Record trailing 12 months sales of $31 million. o Trailing 12 months earnings of $1,490,000. Mr. Carter added, "In October, we received an important patent for Multi-Mix(R) PICO technology. This revolutionary breakthrough in microwave solutions provides huge reductions in size, weight and cost. Multi-Mix(R) PICO products provide many types of microwave solutions including a substantial value contribution for WiMAX applications where higher frequency, size, weight and cost are important requirements. This patent further supports our Multi-Mix(R) strategy and intellectual property ranging from single function components through highly integrated Micro-Multifunction (MMFM(R)) Modules." Investors are invited to participate in the financial results conference call on Tuesday November 16, 2004 at 4:15 p.m. (Eastern) by dialing 1-800-319-9003 (for International callers: 1-719-457-2619) ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time, and reference the Merrimac Industries third quarter 2004 conference call. For those unable to participate, a replay will be available for seven days by dialing 1-888-203-1112, or 1-719-457-0820 for international callers, passcode number 756500. This conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet by logging on to the web at this address: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=73209&s=wm&e=968228 If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, a link to the archived webcast will be listed on the Merrimac Industries, Inc. website http://www.merrimacind.com. ABOUT MERRIMAC Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Merrimac Industries, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of Multi-Mix PICO(TM) RF Microwave components, assemblies and micro-multifunction modules (MMFM), serving the wireless telecommunications industry worldwide with enabling technologies for space, defense and commercial applications. Merrimac is focused on providing Total Integrated Packaging Solutions(R) with Multi-Mix(R) Microtechnology, a leading edge competency providing value to our customers through miniaturization and integration. The Multi-Mix(R) process for microwave, multilayer integrated MMFM circuitry is a patented method developed by Merrimac Industries based on fluoropolymer composite substrates. The fusion bonding of multilayer structures provides a homogeneous dielectric medium for superior electrical performance at microwave frequencies. The bonded layers may incorporate embedded semiconductor devices, MMICs, etched resistors, passive circuit elements and plated-through via holes to form a three-dimensional subsystem enclosure that requires no further packaging. Merrimac Industries facilities are registered under ISO 9000, an internationally developed set of quality criteria for manufacturing operations. Merrimac Industries, Inc. and its subsidiary Filtran Microcircuits Inc., are located in West Caldwell, NJ, San Jose, Costa Rica, and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and have approximately 240 co-workers dedicated to the design and manufacture of signal processing components, gold plating of high-frequency microstrip, bonded stripline and thick metal-backed Teflon (PTFE) micro-circuitry and subsystems providing Total Integrated Packaging Solutions(R) for wireless applications. Merrimac (MRM) is listed on the American Stock Exchange. Multi-Mix(R), Multi-Mix PICO(TM), MMFM(R) and Total Integrated Packaging Solutions(R) are trademarks of Merrimac Industries, Inc. For more information about Merrimac Industries, Inc. and Filtran Microcircuits Inc., please visit http://www.merrimacind.com and http://www.filtranmicro.com. This press release contains statements relating to future results of the Company (including certain projections and business trends) that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with demand for and market acceptance of existing and newly developed products as to which the Company has made significant investments, particularly its Multi-Mix(R) products; general economic and industry conditions; slower than anticipated penetration into the satellite communications, defense and wireless markets; the risk that the benefits expected from the acquisition of Filtran Microcircuits Inc. are not realized; the ability to protect proprietary information and technology; competitive products and pricing pressures; risks relating to governmental regulatory actions in communications and defense programs; and inventory risks due to technological innovation and product obsolescence, as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. MERRIMAC INDUSTRIES, INC. SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Quarter Ended ------------- October 2, 2004 September 27, 2003 ------------------------------------ Net sales $7,620,000 $6,357,000 Gross profit 3,162,000 2,201,000 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,419,000 2,262,000 Research and development 359,000 316,000 Restructuring charge - 54,000 Operating income (loss) 384,000 (431,000) Interest and other expense, net 54,000 52,000 Gain on disposition of assets - (33,000) Income (loss) before income taxes 330,000 (450,000) Provision (benefit) for income taxes 15,000 34,000 Net income (loss) 315,000 (484,000) Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share $.10 $(.16) Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic 3,131,000 3,121,000 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted 3,155,000 3,121,000 Nine Months Ended ----------------- October 2, 2004 September 27, 2003 ------------------------------------ Net sales $23,164,000 $19,481,000 Gross profit 9,818,000 7,207,000 Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,327,000 7,176,000 Research and development 1,326,000 1,340,000 Restructuring charges - 128,000 Operating income (loss) 1,165,000 (1,437,000) Interest and other expense, net 205,000 165,000 Gain on disposition of assets - (104,000) Income (loss) before income taxes 960,000 (1,498,000) Benefit for income taxes (30,000) (83,000) Net income (loss) 990,000 (1,415,000) Basic net income (loss) per common share $.32 $(.45) Diluted net income (loss) per share $.31 $.(45) Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic 3,125,000 3,120,000 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted 3,151,000 3,120,000 MERRIMAC INDUSTRIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS October 2, 2004 January 3, 2004 (Unaudited) -------------------------- --------------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $2,899,000 $ 453,000 Income tax refunds receivable 93,000 136,000 Accounts receivable, net 5,616,000 6,299,000 Inventories 2,871,000 3,188,000 Other current assets 816,000 482,000 Deferred tax assets 936,000 611,000 -------------------------- --------------------- Total current assets 13,231,000 11,169,000 Property, plant and equipment, net 15,663,000 17,222,000 Restricted cash 1,500,000 1,500,000 Other assets 788,000 854,000 Deferred tax assets - 221,000 Goodwill, net 3,199,000 3,123,000 ------------------------- --------------------- Total Assets $34,381,000 $34,089,000 ========================= ===================== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 869,000 $ 954,000 Other current liabilities 3,671,000 3,341,000 -------------------------- --------------------- Total current liabilities 4,540,000 4,295,000 Long-term debt, net of current portion 3,021,000 4,208,000 Deferred compensation 63,000 89,000 Deferred liabilities 37,000 48,000 Deferred tax liabilities 630,000 611,000 -------------------------- --------------------- Total liabilities 8,291,000 9,251,000 Stockholders' equity 26,090,000 24,838,000 Total Liabilities and ------------------------- --------------------- Stockholders' Equity $34,381,000 $34,089,000 ========================= =====================
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