Graham Corporation Reports Fiscal 2020 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Results
January 29, 2020
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The comparison of orders in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 versus the same prior-year period is impacted by timing of customer order releases. Excluding Energy Steel, orders in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 were $64.7 million, compared with $71.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019 on the same basis.
Graham believes that the balance between domestic and international orders, as well as orders by industry, will continue to be variable between quarters.
Reiterating FY 2020 Revenue Guidance, Lowering FY 2020 Gross Margin Guidance
Based on its near-term order outlook and operating performance for the first three quarters, Graham is updating its fiscal 2020 guidance which excludes the divested Energy Steel business, as follows:
| • | | Revenue anticipated to be between $100 million and $105 million. For fiscal 2019, consolidated revenue excluding Energy Steel was $83.5 million. |
| • | | Gross margin expectations between 21% and 22%, with the reduction caused by project mix |
| • | | SG&A expense expected to be between $17 million and $17.5 million |
| • | | Effective tax rate anticipated to be approximately 20% |
Mr. Lines noted, “It is important to point out that the above guidance includes fulfillment of a short cycle naval order that is in backlog. We are confident that this order will be completed, however, due to its size, if we are unable to complete it during the quarter, revenue will likely fall below the lower range of guidance.”
He concluded, “Our pipeline continues to be very active as our customers plan their capacity expansion and upgrade projects. Additionally, we believe we are gaining traction with our initiatives to expand our revenue opportunities derived from our installed base, penetrate new geographic markets, and broaden our revenue from the U.S. Navy. Further, we anticipate continued productivity improvements and margin expansion. We expect that the results of these initiatives will continue to differentiate Graham and drive revenue and margin growth in fiscal 2021.”
Webcast and Conference Call
Graham’s management will host a conference call and live webcast today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to review its financial condition and operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2020, as well as its strategy and outlook. The review will be accompanied by a slide presentation which will be made available immediately prior to the conference call on Graham’s website atwww.graham-mfg.com under the heading “Investor Relations.” Aquestion-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation.
Graham’s conference call can be accessed by calling (201)689-8560. Alternatively, the webcast can be monitored on Graham’s website atwww.graham-mfg.com under the heading “Investor Relations.”
A telephonic replay will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET today through Wednesday, February 5, 2020. To listen to the archived call, dial (412)317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13697518. A transcript of the call will be placed on Graham’s website, once available.
ABOUT GRAHAM CORPORATION
Graham is a global business that designs, manufactures and sells critical equipment for the energy, defense and chemical/petrochemical industries. Energy markets include oil refining, cogeneration, and alternative power. For the defense industry, the Company’s equipment is used in nuclear propulsion power systems for the U.S. Navy. Graham’s global brand is built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer technology, responsive and flexible service and unsurpassed quality. Graham designs and manufactures custom-engineered ejectors, vacuum pumping systems, surface condensers and vacuum systems. Graham’s equipment can also be found in other diverse applications such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing, pharmaceutical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning. Graham’s reach spans the globe and its equipment is installed in facilities from North and South America to Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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