Transcat Operating Income Increases 49% on 8% Revenue Growth for Fiscal 2019 Second Quarter

Transcat, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNS) (“Transcat” or the “Company”), a leading provider of accredited calibration, repair, inspection and laboratory instrument services and value-added distributor of professional grade handheld test, measurement and control instrumentation, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended September 29, 2018 (the “second quarter”) of fiscal year 2019, which ends March 30, 2019 (“fiscal 2019”). Reported results include one month of the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Angel’s Instrumentation, Inc. (“Angel’s”) effective August 31, 2018.

Lee D. Rudow, President and CEO, commented, “Our second quarter performance demonstrates the solid execution of our strategic plan. As expected, both of our operating segments turned in solid results with strong organic revenue growth. We were especially pleased with the 9% organic revenue growth we achieved in our U.S. operations Service segment. And, when combined with our inherent operating leverage, we measurably enhanced our profitability. We are also encouraged with the early results and outlook from our Angel’s acquisition, which broadens our geographic footprint and enhances our Service value proposition.”

Second Quarter Fiscal 2019 Review (Results are compared with the second quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 (“fiscal 2018”))

($ in thousands)											Change
			FY19 Q2				FY18 Q2				$'s					%
Service Revenue			$	19,902			$	18,239			$	1,663				9.1%
Distribution Sales			$	18,977			$	17,688			$	1,289				7.3%
Revenue			$	38,879			$	35,927			$	2,952				8.2%
Gross Profit			$	9,139			$	8,154			$	985				12.1%
Gross Margin				23.5%				22.7%
Operating Income			$	2,176			$	1,458			$	718				49.2%
Operating Margin				5.6%				4.1%
Net Income			$	1,488			$	781			$	707				90.5%
Net Margin				3.8%				2.2%
Adjusted EBITDA*			$	4,015			$	3,297			$	718				21.8%
Adjusted EBITDA* Margin				10.3%				9.2%

*See Note 1 on page 4 for a description of this non-GAAP financial measure and page 9 for the Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation table.

Transcat achieved consolidated revenue growth of 8.2%, or 7.4% if excluding acquired revenue of $0.3 million. Gross margin expanded 80 basis points. Total operating expenses were up $0.3 million to $7.0 million, which reflected the Company’s continued investment in operating infrastructure and operational excellence initiatives; however, as a percent of revenue, operating costs were down 70 basis points to 17.9%. As a result, operating income increased 49.2% and operating margin increased 150 basis points to 5.6%. The effective tax rate decreased to 24.9% from 34.2%, largely due to lower U.S. federal tax rates from the December 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Net income nearly doubled and diluted earnings per share increased to $0.20 from $0.11.

Service segment delivers strong organic growth while focusing on productivity enhancements

Represents the accredited calibration, repair, inspection and laboratory instrument services business (51% of total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2019).

($ in thousands)											Change
			FY19 Q2				FY18 Q2				$'s					%
Service Segment Revenue			$	19,902			$	18,239			$	1,663				9.1%
Gross Profit			$	4,807			$	4,320			$	487				11.3%
Gross Margin				24.2%				23.7%
Operating Income			$	1,125			$	790			$	335				42.4%
Operating Margin				5.7%				4.3%
Adjusted EBITDA*			$	2,414			$	2,069			$	345				16.7%
Adjusted EBITDA* Margin				12.1%				11.3%

*See Note 1 on page 4 for a description of this non-GAAP financial measure and page 9 for the Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation table.

Excluding acquired revenue of $0.3 million, the Service segment had organic growth of 7.6%. Higher revenue was the result of new business from the life sciences market and growth in general industrial manufacturing. On a trailing twelve-month basis, Service segment revenue was $80.0 million, an 8.5% improvement compared with the trailing twelve-month period ending with the prior-year second quarter.

Segment operating margin improved 140 basis points due to the inherent operating leverage in the segment and the negative impact from Hurricanes Harvey and Maria in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. The Company estimated that impact to fiscal year 2018’s second quarter was between 40 and 90 basis points of operating margin.

Distribution segment generated strong gross and operating profit performance

Represents the sale and rental of new and used professional grade handheld test, measurement and control instrumentation (49% of total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2019).

($ in thousands)											Change
			FY19 Q2				FY18 Q2				$'s				%
Distribution Segment Sales			$	18,977			$	17,688			$	1,289			7.3%
Gross Profit			$	4,332			$	3,834			$	498			13.0%
Gross Margin				22.8%				21.7%
Operating Income			$	1,051			$	668			$	383			57.3%
Operating Margin				5.5%				3.8%
Adjusted EBITDA*			$	1,601			$	1,228			$	373			30.4%
Adjusted EBITDA* Margin				8.4%				6.9%

*See Note 1 on page 4 for a description of this non-GAAP financial measure and page 9 for the Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation table.

The Distribution sales increase reflected higher demand from core industrial customers and increased rental revenue of 15% to $1.0 million year-over-year. Distribution gross margin increased 110 basis points due to the mix of products sold, the timing of certain vendor rebates, and pricing initiatives that were implemented as part of the Company’s ongoing operational excellence program. Segment operating margin expanded 170 basis points.

Six Month Review (Results are compared with the first six months of fiscal 2018)

Total revenue increased 4.6%, or $3.3 million, to $75.5 million, primarily due to the factors described above in the second quarter fiscal 2019 review. Consolidated gross profit was up $1.4 million, or 8.4%, to $18.3 million, and gross margin expanded 90 basis points to 24.2%. Operating expenses increased $0.1 million to $14.1 million as the Company continued to invest in its operating infrastructure and operational excellence initiatives. However, as a percentage of total revenue, consolidated operating expenses were 18.6%, down 80 basis points. As a result, operating income increased $1.3 million or 46.4%, and operating margin expanded 160 basis points to 5.6%.

Net income was $2.9 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared with $1.6 million, or $0.23 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $7.9 million, or 10.4% of revenue, compared with $6.7 million, or 9.2% of revenue. See Note 1 on page 4 for a description of this non-GAAP financial measure and page 9 for the Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation table.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Overview

Transcat acquired substantially all of the assets of Angel’s effective August 31, 2018. The purchase price was $4.7 million, before purchase agreement holdbacks of $1.0 million, and was funded with debt and cash generated from operations. At September 29, 2018, the Company had total debt of $25.3 million, with $17.7 million available under its secured revolving credit facility. The Company’s leverage ratio, as defined in its credit agreement, was 1.34 at September 29, 2018, compared with 1.40 at fiscal 2018 year-end. Year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities was $4.9 million, up from $1.7 million in the prior-year period.

Capital expenditures were $3.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2019. Investments were primarily for assets for the Company’s rental business and customer-driven expansion of Service segment capabilities.

Outlook

Mr. Rudow added, “Our team is executing well. Distribution continues to show strength in both top-line and margins. And, our Services business is continuing to capture market share as our quality, full service capabilities and geographic breadth address our customers’ needs. The Angel’s integration is on track and our pipeline of other acquisition opportunities continues to be robust. Our goal is to drive double-digit Service segment revenue growth.

“Our strengthened margin profile shows the strong operating leverage inherent in our business. In addition, we continue to capitalize on the synergies that exist between our two business segments – a component of our value proposition that we believe is unique in our industry. Looking further out, we are making early strides with our operational excellence initiatives, and believe these efforts will be more meaningful drivers of profitability in the next year or two. Through productivity and automation efficiencies, we believe we can improve the earnings power of Transcat and continue to create a strong foundation upon which to grow revenue and profits.”

Transcat expects its income tax rate to range between 25% and 27% for full year fiscal 2019.

The Company continues to expect to invest $7.0 million to $7.5 million in capital expenditures during fiscal 2019. Capital investments will be primarily focused on technology infrastructure to drive operational excellence and organic growth opportunities within both operating segments, and for rental pool assets.

Webcast and Conference Call

Transcat will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Management will review the financial and operating results for the second quarter, as well as the Company’s strategy and outlook. A question and answer session will follow the formal discussion. The review will be accompanied by a slide presentation, which will be available at www.transcat.com/investor-relations. The conference call can be accessed by calling [phone]. Alternatively, the webcast can be monitored at www.transcat.com/investor-relations.

A telephonic replay will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET on the day of the call through Wednesday, October 31, 2018. To listen to the archived call, dial [phone] and enter conference ID number 13683727, or access the webcast replay at www.transcat.com/investor-relations, where a transcript will be posted once available.

NOTE 1 – Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to reporting net income, a U.S. generally accepted accounting principle (“GAAP”) measure, we present Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and non-cash stock-based compensation expense), which is a non-GAAP measure. The Company’s management believes Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure of operating performance because it allows management, investors and others to evaluate and compare the performance of its core operations from period to period by removing the impact of the capital structure (interest), tangible and intangible asset base (depreciation and amortization), taxes, and stock-based compensation expense, which is not always commensurate with the reporting period in which it is included. As such, the Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of performance when evaluating its business segments and as a basis for planning and forecasting. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and is not calculated through the application of GAAP. As such, it should not be considered as a substitute for the GAAP measure of net income and, therefore, should not be used in isolation of, but in conjunction with, the GAAP measure. Adjusted EBITDA, as presented, may produce results that vary from the GAAP measure and may not be comparable to a similarly defined non-GAAP measure used by other companies. See the attached Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation table on page 9.

ABOUT TRANSCAT

Transcat, Inc. is a leading provider of accredited calibration, repair, inspection and laboratory instrument services. The Company is focused on providing best-in-class services and products to highly regulated industries, including life science, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing and biotechnology. Transcat provides permanent and periodic on-site services, mobile calibration services and in-house services through 21 Calibration Service Centers strategically located across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The breadth and depth of measurement parameters addressed by Transcat’s ISO/IEC 17025 scopes of accreditation are believed to be the best in the industry.

Transcat also operates as a leading value-added distributor that markets, sells and rents new and used national and proprietary brand instruments to customers primarily in North America. The Company believes its combined Service and Distribution segment offerings, experience, technical expertise and integrity create a unique and compelling value proposition for its customers.

Transcat’s growth strategy is to leverage the complimentary nature of its two operating segments, its comprehensive service capabilities, strong brand, enhanced e-commerce capabilities and leading distribution platform to drive organic sales growth. The Company will also look to expand its addressable calibration market through acquisitions and capability investments to further realize its inherent leverage of its business model.

More information about Transcat can be found at: Transcat.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and thus are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events or developments that Transcat, Inc. expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to statements relating to anticipated revenue, profit margins, sales operations, capital expenditures, cash flows, operating income, growth strategy, segment growth, potential acquisitions, integration of acquired businesses, market position, customer preferences, outlook and changes in market conditions in the industries in which Transcat operates are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Transcat’s Annual Report and Quarterly Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading entitled “Risk Factors.” Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on the Company’s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update, correct or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

TRANSCAT, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
			(Unaudited)								(Unaudited)
			Second Quarter Ended								Six Months Ended
			September 29,				September 23,				September 29,				September 23,
			2018				2017				2018				2017
Service Revenue			$	19,902			$	18,239			$	39,227			$	36,721
Distribution Sales				18,977				17,688				36,310				35,485
Total Revenue				38,879				35,927				75,537				72,206
Cost of Service Revenue				15,095				13,919				29,501				27,765
Cost of Distribution Sales				14,645				13,854				27,784				27,596
Total Cost of Revenue				29,740				27,773				57,285				55,361
Gross Profit				9,139				8,154				18,252				16,845
Selling, Marketing and Warehouse Expenses				4,020				4,005				8,052				8,097
Administrative Expenses				2,943				2,691				5,999				5,879
Total Operating Expenses				6,963				6,696				14,051				13,976
Operating Income				2,176				1,458				4,201				2,869
Interest and Other Expense, net				195				271				420				543
Income Before Income Taxes				1,981				1,187				3,781				2,326
Provision for Income Taxes				493				406				865				689
Net Income			$	1,488			$	781			$	2,916			$	1,637
Basic Earnings Per Share			$	0.21			$	0.11			$	0.41			$	0.23
Average Shares Outstanding				7,200				7,131				7,187				7,102
Diluted Earnings Per Share			$	0.20			$	0.11			$	0.39			$	0.23
Average Shares Outstanding				7,520				7,286				7,486				7,242

TRANSCAT, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
			(Unaudited)
			September 29,					March 31,
				2018					2018
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash			$	571				$	577
Accounts Receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $300
and $296 as of September 29, 2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively				24,053					24,684
Other Receivables				1,623					1,361
Inventory, net				14,161					12,651
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets				1,227					1,240
Total Current Assets				41,635					40,513
Property and Equipment, net				19,591					17,091
Goodwill				34,120					32,740
Intangible Assets, net				6,197					5,505
Other Assets				870					973
Total Assets			$	102,413				$	96,822
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable			$	12,903				$	13,535
Accrued Compensation and Other Liabilities				5,160					5,240
Income Taxes Payable				624					232
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt				2,143					2,143
Total Current Liabilities				20,830					21,150
Long-Term Debt				23,153					20,707
Deferred Tax Liability				1,708					1,709
Other Liabilities				1,856					1,908
Total Liabilities				47,547					45,474
Shareholders' Equity:
Common Stock, par value $0.50 per share, 30,000,000 shares authorized;
7,201,589 and 7,155,050 shares issued and outstanding
as of September 29, 2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively				3,601					3,578
Capital in Excess of Par Value				15,599					14,965
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss				(274	)				(281	)
Retained Earnings				35,940					33,086
Total Shareholders' Equity				54,866					51,348
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity			$	102,413				$	96,822

TRANSCAT, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In Thousands)
			(Unaudited) For the Six Months Ended
			September 29,					September 23,
				2018					2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income			$	2,916				$	1,637
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided
by Operating Activities:
Loss on Sale of Property and Equipment				6					25
Deferred Income Taxes				(1	)				41
Depreciation and Amortization				3,067					2,984
Provision for Accounts Receivable and Inventory Reserves				74					203
Stock-Based Compensation Expense				606					831
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
Accounts Receivable and Other Receivables				856					760
Inventory				(1,172	)				(1,020	)
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets				101					(145	)
Accounts Payable				(706	)				(1,747	)
Accrued Compensation and Other Liabilities				(1,271	)				(1,458	)
Income Taxes Payable				389					(456	)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities				4,865					1,655
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of Property and Equipment				(3,703	)				(3,942	)
Proceeds from Sale of Property and Equipment				-					6
Business Acquisitions, net of cash acquired				(3,614	)				-
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities				(7,317	)				(3,936	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from Revolving Credit Facility, net				3,517					3,110
Repayments of Term Loan				(1,071	)				(714	)
Issuance of Common Stock				132					761
Repurchase of Common Stock				(143	)				(344	)
Stock Option Redemption				-					(90	)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities				2,435					2,723
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash				11					(659	)
Net Decrease in Cash				(6	)				(217	)
Cash at Beginning of Period				577					842
Cash at End of Period			$	571				$	625

TRANSCAT, INC. Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Table (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
			Fiscal 2019
			Q1					Q2					Q3					Q4					YTD
Net Income			$	1,428				$	1,488														$	2,916
+ Interest Expense				206					197															403
+ Other Expense / (Income)				19					(2	)														17
+ Tax Provision				372					493															865
Operating Income			$	2,025				$	2,176														$	4,201
+ Depreciation & Amortization				1,567					1,500															3,067
+ Other (Expense) / Income				(19	)				2															(17	)
+ Noncash Stock Compensation				269					337															606
Adjusted EBITDA			$	3,842				$	4,015														$	7,857
Segment Breakdown
Service Operating Income			$	1,068				$	1,125														$	2,193
+ Depreciation & Amortization				1,189					1,116															2,305
+ Other (Expense) / Income				(13	)				(1	)														(14	)
+ Noncash Stock Compensation				146					174															320
Service Adjusted EBITDA			$	2,390				$	2,414														$	4,804
Distribution Operating Income			$	957				$	1,051														$	2,008
+ Depreciation & Amortization				378					384															762
+ Other (Expense) / Income				(6	)				3															(3	)
+ Noncash Stock Compensation				123					163															286
Distribution Adjusted EBITDA			$	1,452				$	1,601														$	3,053
			Fiscal 2018
			Q1					Q2					Q3					Q4					YTD
Net Income			$	856				$	781				$	1,831				$	2,454				$	5,922
+ Interest Expense				236					281					250					251					1,018
+ Other Expense / (Income)				36					(10	)				61					(27	)				60
+ Tax Provision				283					406					512					825					2,026
Operating Income			$	1,411				$	1,458				$	2,654				$	3,503				$	9,026
+ Depreciation & Amortization				1,487					1,497					1,543					1,464					5,991
+ Other (Expense) / Income				(36	)				10					(61	)				27					(60	)
+ Noncash Stock Compensation				499					332					264					316					1,411
Adjusted EBITDA			$	3,361				$	3,297				$	4,400				$	5,310				$	16,368
Segment Breakdown
Service Operating Income			$	885				$	790				$	1,063				$	2,420				$	5,158
+ Depreciation & Amortization				1,110					1,107					1,126					1,054					4,397
+ Other (Expense) / Income				(28	)				4					(45	)				8					(61	)
+ Noncash Stock Compensation				249					168					134					155					706
Service Adjusted EBITDA			$	2,216				$	2,069				$	2,278				$	3,637				$	10,200
Distribution Operating Income			$	526				$	668				$	1,591				$	1,083				$	3,868
+ Depreciation & Amortization				377					390					417					410					1,594
+ Other (Expense) / Income				(8	)				6					(16	)				19					1
+ Noncash Stock Compensation				250					164					130					161					705
Distribution Adjusted EBITDA			$	1,145				$	1,228				$	2,122				$	1,673				$	6,168

TRANSCAT, INC. Additional Information - Business Segment Data (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
													Change
SERVICE			FY 2019 Q2					FY 2018 Q2					$'s					%
Service Revenue			$	19,902				$	18,239				$	1,663				9.1	%
Cost of Revenue			$	15,095				$	13,919				$	1,176				8.4	%
Gross Profit			$	4,807				$	4,320				$	487				11.3	%
Gross Margin				24.2	%				23.7	%
Selling, Marketing & Warehouse Expenses			$	2,031				$	2,146				$	(115	)			(0.5	%)
General and Administrative Expenses			$	1,651				$	1,384				$	267				19.3	%
Operating Income			$	1,125				$	790				$	335				42.4	%
% of Revenue				5.7	%				4.3	%
													Change
DISTRIBUTION			FY 2019 Q2					FY 2018 Q2					$'s					%
Distribution Sales			$	18,977				$	17,688				$	1,289				7.3	%
Cost of Sales			$	14,645				$	13,854				$	791				5.7	%
Gross Profit			$	4,332				$	3,834				$	498				13.0	%
Gross Margin				22.8	%				21.7	%
Selling, Marketing & Warehouse Expenses			$	1,989				$	1,859				$	130				7.0	%
General and Administrative Expenses			$	1,292				$	1,307				$	(15	)			(1.1	%)
Operating Income			$	1,051				$	668				$	383				57.3	%
% of Sales				5.5	%				3.8	%
													Change
TOTAL			FY 2019 Q2					FY 2018 Q2					$'s					%
Total Revenue			$	38,879				$	35,927				$	2,952				8.2	%
Total Cost of Revenue			$	29,740				$	27,773				$	1,967				7.1	%
Gross Profit			$	9,139				$	8,154				$	985				12.1	%
Gross Margin				23.5	%				22.7	%
Selling, Marketing & Warehouse Expenses			$	4,020				$	4,005				$	15				0.4	%
General and Administrative Expenses			$	2,943				$	2,691				$	252				9.4	%
Operating Income			$	2,176				$	1,458				$	718				49.2	%
% of Revenue				5.6	%				4.1	%

TRANSCAT, INC. Additional Information - Business Segment Data (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
													Change
SERVICE			FY 2019 YTD					FY 2018 YTD					$'s					%
Service Revenue			$	39,227				$	36,721				$	2,506				6.8	%
Cost of Revenue			$	29,501				$	27,765				$	1,736				6.3	%
Gross Profit			$	9,726				$	8,956				$	770				8.6	%
Gross Margin				24.8	%				24.4	%
Selling, Marketing & Warehouse Expenses			$	4,131				$	4,218				$	(87	)			(2.1	%)
General and Administrative Expenses			$	3,402				$	3,063				$	339				11.1	%
Operating Income			$	2,193				$	1,675				$	518				30.9	%
% of Revenue				5.6	%				4.6	%
													Change
DISTRIBUTION			FY 2019 YTD					FY 2018 YTD					$'s					%
Distribution Sales			$	36,310				$	35,485				$	825				2.3	%
Cost of Sales			$	27,784				$	27,596				$	188				0.7	%
Gross Profit			$	8,526				$	7,889				$	637				8.1	%
Gross Margin				23.5	%				22.2	%
Selling, Marketing & Warehouse Expenses			$	3,921				$	3,879				$	42				1.1	%
General and Administrative Expenses			$	2,597				$	2,816				$	(219	)			(7.8	%)
Operating Income			$	2,008				$	1,194				$	814				68.2	%
% of Sales				5.5	%				3.4	%
													Change
TOTAL			FY 2019 YTD					FY 2018 YTD					$'s					%
Total Revenue			$	75,537				$	72,206				$	3,331				4.6	%
Total Cost of Revenue			$	57,285				$	55,361				$	1,924				3.5	%
Gross Profit			$	18,252				$	16,845				$	1,407				8.4	%
Gross Margin				24.2	%				23.3	%
Selling, Marketing & Warehouse Expenses			$	8,052				$	8,097				$	(45	)			(0.6	%)
General and Administrative Expenses			$	5,999				$	5,879				$	120				2.0	%
Operating Income			$	4,201				$	2,869				$	1,332				46.4	%
% of Revenue				5.6	%				4.0	%

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