Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Robert Lentz
(614) 439-6006
SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. Reports
2023 Second Quarter and Year-to-date Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 28, 2023) SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (“SCI”) (SCIA: OTCQB), today reported financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2023. SCI is a global supplier and manufacturer of advanced materials for physical vapor deposition thin film applications who works closely with end users and OEMs to develop innovative, customized solutions.
Jeremy Young, President, and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Strong revenue growth in the second quarter and first half of 2023 was driven by record volume. These increases benefited from higher sales to customers in multiple niche markets as the Company continues to implement its growth strategy. New product offerings and targeted marketing initiatives are gaining traction as we continue to increase SCI’s corporate visibility and customer recognition of our manufacturing capabilities. We entered the second half of 2023 with sales momentum and a stronger balance sheet which included a 29% increase in cash since 2022 year-end.”
Revenue
Revenue for the first six months of 2023 increased 12% to $13,254,837 from $11,831,437 last year. The 2023 second quarter revenue increased 15% to a record $7,457,690 from $6,505,005 for the same period in 2022. The double digit increases for both periods in 2023 were due to record volume which more than offset lower raw material costs compared to last year.
Order backlog was approximately $4.5 million on June 30, 2023, versus $4.1 million at 2022 year-end and $5.3 million on the same date last year. Customer orders, which included a substantial number of intra-quarter shipments, accelerated throughout the first six months of 2023.
Gross profit
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased 9% to $2,578,207 from $2,371,769 in 2022. The 2023 second quarter gross profit decreased 9% to $1,253,610 from $1,377,668 for the same period last year due to the combined effect of change in product mix and lower raw material costs.
Operating expenses
Operating expenses (general and administrative, research and development (R&D), and marketing and sales) increased 15% to $1,339,163 for the first half of 2023 from $1,166,033 a year ago. The 2023 amount included a 7% increase in general and administrative expenses which were primarily related to higher compensation. The 40% increase in R&D expense was attributable to higher compensation and outside consulting plus additional materials and supplies. Marketing and sales expenses increased 24% due to higher compensation, the launch of online marketing programs, and exhibiting at a greater number of industry trade shows.
For the 2023 second quarter, operating expenses increased 6% to $661,819 from $623,626 a year ago. General and administrative expenses were flat, while R&D increased 25% due to higher outside consulting and compensation expenses. The 18% increase in marketing and sales was attributable to higher compensation, travel expenses related to exhibiting at a major international photonics trade show, and an addition to sales staff.
Interest (income)/expense, net
Interest income, net was $112,891 for the first half of 2023 compared to interest expense, net of $12,262 a year ago. For the 2023 second quarter interest income, net was $63,914 versus interest expense, net of $5,769 the prior year. Both periods in 2023 benefited from investments of approximately $2 million in marketable securities during the 2022 fourth quarter plus an increase in interest rates.
