Laser Photonics Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

Revenue increased 10%; reduced operating loss by 39%; reduced net loss and diluted loss per share by 57% each

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / May 14, 2024 / Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE), ("LPC"), a leading global developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics, commented: "Our first quarter generally showed positive momentum with 10% revenue growth and significant operating and net loss reductions. Despite CleanTech making up over 80% of sales, our gross margin was down from last year as we sold several lower power systems in the quarter. Now that we've ramped our sales and marketing resources, our next priority is to refine our production processes and improve the cost efficiency of our manufacturing operations, which should drive improvements to our cost of goods sold in time."

First Quarter Financial Highlights (FY24 vs FY23)

• Revenue increased 9.9% to $0.7 million;
• Gross Profit decreased 4.9% to $0.4 million; Gross Margin decreased to 52.0% from 60.1%;
• GAAP Operating loss decreased 39.2% to ($0.5) million versus ($0.9) million;
• GAAP Net Loss and Loss per Share decreased 56.6% to ($0.5) million and 57.1% to ($0.06) versus ($1.3) million and ($0.14), respectively.

	Select Financial Metrics 2024 Versus 2023
(in $M except for EPS)			1Q24				1Q23			Change
Revenue		$	0.7			$	0.7				9.9	%
Gross Profit		$	0.4			$	0.4				-4.9	%
Gross Margin			52.0	%			60.1	%
Operating Loss		$	(0.5	)		$	(0.9	)			39.2	%
Net Loss		$	(0.5	)		$	(1.3	)			56.6	%
Diluted Loss per Share (EPS)		$	(0.06	)		$	(0.14	)			57.1	%
*numbers may not add due to rounding

First Quarter Business Highlights

Announced Customer Orders

• Pima Air & Space Museum acquired a CleanTech LPC-1000-CTHS Laser Cleaning System
• Liberty Utilities acquired a Markstar Pro Laser Marking System
• Mine System Solutions acquired a CleanTech LPC-3000-CTHD and a MarkStar Pro Laser Marking System
• Sustainable Solutions Co., Ltd. acquired a CleanTech LPC-500-CTHD Laser Cleaning System
• Karavan Trailers, LLC acquired a CleanTech LPC-1500-CTHD Laser Cleaning System

Distribution Agreements

• Signed a distribution agreement for laser cleaning and personal protective equipment with the Fastenal Company , one of the country's largest industrial distributors
• Established a sales and distribution agreement with Incredible Supply and Logistics (ISL) , a leading national marketer and distributor to the U.S. Government and DoD

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Management will host a conference call and webcast to review the Company's results. Investors can submit questions ahead of time to [e-mail] .

Conference Call Date/Time: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time

Toll Free: 1-877-407-3982
Toll/International: 1-201-493-6780

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• Participants can use guest dial-in numbers above and be answered by an operator OR click the Call me link for instant telephone access to the event. The Call me link will become active 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Webcast Location: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1671875&tp_key=794892 ...

Replay

Toll Free: 1-844-512-2921
Toll/International: 1-412-317-6671
Replay Pin Number: 13746685
Replay Start: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 12:00 p.m. ET
Replay Expiry: Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET

About Laser Photonics Corporation

Laser Photonics is a vertically-integrated manufacturer and R&D Center of Excellence for industrial laser technologies and systems. LPC seeks to disrupt the $46 billion, centuries-old sand and abrasives blasting markets, focusing on surface cleaning, rust removal, corrosion control, de-painting and other laser-based industrial applications. LPC's new generation of leading-edge laser blasting technologies and equipment also addresses the numerous health, safety, environmental, and regulatory issues associated with the old methods. As a result, LPC has quickly gained a reputation as an industry leader for industrial laser systems with a brand that stands for quality, technology and product innovation. Currently, world-renowned and Fortune 1000 manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, industrial, maritime, space exploration and shipbuilding industries are using LPC's "unique-to-industry" systems. For more information, visit www.laserphotonics.com .

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), including statements regarding the Company's plans, prospects, potential results and use of proceeds. These statements are based on current expectations as of the date of this press release and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which may cause results and uses of proceeds to differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements. These risks include, without limitation, those described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Registration Statement. Any reader of this press release is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release except as required by applicable laws or regulations.

Laser Photonics Investor Relations Contact:
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value data)
(unaudited)

		Quarter Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents		$	5,173,125			$	10,815,691
Accounts Receivable, Net			443,309				102,239
Inventory			2,167,000				1,274,148
Other Assets			114,755				183,062
Total Current Assets			7,898,189				12,375,140
Property, Plant, & Equipment, Net			1,013,638				1,115,025
Intangible Assets, Net			4,195,597				2,882,236
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset			477,363				741,464
Total Assets		$	13,584,787			$	17,113,865
Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable		$	306,302			$	408,995
BOFA Master CC 7530			62,440				11,593
Deferred Revenue			772,686				-
Current Portion of Operating Lease			314,373				344,510
Accrued Expenses			16,567				77,929
Total Current Liabilities			1,472,368				843,027
Long Term Liabilities:
Lease liability - less current			162,991				162,991
Total Long Term Liabilities			162,991				162,991
Total Liabilities		$	1,635,359			$	1,006,018
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock Par value $0.001: 10,000,000 shares authorized. 0 Issued: 0 shares were outstanding as of December 31, 2022, and 2023.			-				-
Common Stock Par Value $0.001: 100,000,000 shares authorized; 9,253,419 and 7,878,419 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.			92,703				78,783
Additional Paid in Capital			18,110,923				18,140,520
Shares to be issued			-				829,500
Retained Earnings (Deficit)			(5,683,247	)			(1,917,315	)
Treasury Stock			(25,240	)			-
Net Income (Loss)			(545,709	)			(1,257,605	)
Total Stockholders' Equity		$	11,949,430			$	15,873,883
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity		$	13,584,789			$	16,879,901

STATEMENTS OF PROFIT AND LOSS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

		Quarter Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Net Sales		$	742,991			$	676,192
Cost of Sales			357,123				269,897
Other Income			-				-
Gross Profit		$	385,868			$	406,295
Operating Expenses:
Sales & Marketing			136,610				262,925
General & Administrative			356,265				575,866
Depreciation & Amortization			185,316				83,137
Payroll Expenses			208,455				343,702
Other Expense			-				-
Research and Development Cost			47,691				40,254
Total Operating Expenses			934,338				1,305,882
Operating Income (Loss)		$	(548,470	)		$	(899,588	)
Other Income (Expenses):
Interest Expense			-				-
Total Other Income (Loss)			2,760				(358,017	)
Income (Loss) Before Tax		$	(545,709	)		$	(1,257,605	)
Tax Provision							0
Net Income (Loss)		$	(545,709	)		$	(1,257,605	)
Income (Loss) per Share:
Basic		$	(0.06	)		$	(0.14	)
Diluted		$	(0.06	)		$	(0.14	)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic			9,008,910				6,034,952

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

		March 31,
		2024				2023
Cash Flows From:
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income (Loss)		$	(545,709	)		$	(1,257,605	)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Shares issued on conversion of debt			-				-
Shares to be issued as consideration for services			-
Shares issued for compensation			33,336
Distribution to affiliate			(1,019,687	)
Depreciation & Amortization			185,316				83,137
Net Change, Right-of-Use Asset & Liabilities							-
Change in Operating Assets & Liabilities:
Accounts Receivable			373,055				319,123
Inventory			110,816				(228,129	)
Prepaids & Other Current Assets			(75,565	)			(98,942	)
Stock Account
Accounts Payable			83,261				218,608
Accrued Expenses			(82,531	)			(351,500	)
21030 ?? Deferred Revenue			71,453
Net Cash From (Used In) Operating Activities		$	(866,257	)		$	(1,315,308	)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of Machinery & Equipment			(2,869	)			(1,399	)
Affiliate companies			(1	)
Purchase of R&D Equipment			(4,095	)			-
Demonstration Equipment			-				-
Office & Computer Equipment			(3,738	)			(49,402	)
Leasehold Improvements			(151,052	)
Purchase of Intangible Assets							-
Net Cash From (Used In) Investing Activities		$	(161,754	)		$	(50,801	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from (Repayment of) Notes			-				-
Proceeds from (Repayment of) PPP Loan
Dividends Paid			-				-
Proceeds from Sale of Common Stock
Net Cash From (Used In) Financing Activities			-				-
Net Cash Flow for Period		$	(1,028,011	)		$	(1,366,109	)
Cash - Beginning of Period			6,201,137				12,181,799
Cash - End of Period		$	5,173,126			$	10,815,690

SOURCE: Laser Photonics Corp.

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