ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP

Previous wording

Management expects revenues in fiscal year 2025 to be higher than revenues recognized during fiscal year 2024 and expects net income per share to exceed fiscal 2023 reported results, however net income per share is anticipated to fall below fiscal 2024 results. This expectation is driven primarily by orders already in our backlog that will be shipped in fiscal year 2025 with higher anticipated aggregate costs than the product mix shipped during fiscal 2024. Gross profit on fiscal 2025 shipments will be reduced by the increase in overhead costs incurred specific to the pension withdrawal obligation recorded in fiscal 2024, explained in greater detail in Financial Statement Note 7. Pension Expense. Overhead costs will be reduced, in future years, from the Company’s withdrawal from the plan, as recurring annual contribution payments to the plan will no longer be required. As market factors including competition and product costs impact gross profit margins, management will continue to evaluate our sales strategy, employment levels, and facility costs.

Current wording

Management expects revenues in fiscal year 2026 to be higher than revenues recognized during fiscal year 2025. Net income per share is anticipated to fall below fiscal 2025 results driven primarily by orders already in our backlog that will be shipped in fiscal year 2026 with higher anticipated aggregate costs than the product mix shipped during fiscal 2025. As market factors, including competition and product costs impact gross profit margins, management will continue to evaluate our sales strategy, employment levels, and facility costs.

Previous wording

The labor workforce remains stable. Management continues to closely monitor workforce labor requirements to support our sales backlog and planned delivery schedules. Longer time-to-hire challenges remain for certain positions due to specific skillsets required for those positions and the fact fewer workers, in general, are seeking employment. Unemployment rates in the local geographic region trend lower than the national average which has created a competitive recruiting environment. Where possible, the Company continues to offer on-the-job training and when necessary continues to recruit personnel outside the local region. Combined with supply chain constraints, unforeseen labor disruptions could delay shipments and result in missing our backlog fulfillment projections and recognizing lower operating income.

Current wording

The labor workforce remains stable. Management continues to closely monitor workforce labor requirements to support our sales backlog and planned delivery schedules. Longer time-to-hire challenges remain for certain positions due to specific skillsets required for those positions. Unemployment rates in the local geographic region trend lower than the national average which has created a competitive recruiting environment. Where possible, the Company continues to offer on-the-job training and when necessary, continues to recruit personnel outside the local region. Combined with supply chain constraints, unforeseen labor disruptions could delay shipments and result in missing our backlog fulfillment projections and recognizing lower operating income.

Previous wording

Successful conversion of engineering program backlog into sales is largely dependent on the execution and completion of our engineering design efforts. It is not uncommon to experience technical or scheduling delays which arise from time to time as a result of, among other reasons, design complexity, the availability of personnel with the requisite expertise, the requirements to obtain customer approval at various milestones, and extended delivery lead times on material required for prototypes. Cost overruns which may arise from technical and schedule delays and increased raw material costs could negatively impact the timing of the conversion of backlog into sales, or the profitability of such sales. Engineering programs in both the funded and unfunded portions of the current backlog aggregate $10.2 million.

Current wording

Successful conversion of engineering program backlog into sales is largely dependent on the execution and completion of our engineering design efforts. It is not uncommon to experience technical or scheduling delays which can arise as a result of, among other reasons, design complexity, availability of personnel with the requisite expertise, requirements to obtain customer approval at various milestones, and extended delivery lead times on material required for prototypes. Cost overruns which can be caused from technical and schedule delays and increased raw material costs could negatively impact the timing of the conversion of backlog into sales, or the profitability of such sales. Engineering programs in both the funded and unfunded portions of the current backlog aggregate $13 million.

Previous wording

The Company currently expects new orders in fiscal 2025 to be greater than those received in fiscal year 2024. During fiscal year 2024, the Company received approximately $52.4 million in new orders. Included in new order bookings are repeat production orders for multi-year purchases with deliveries expected to extend for several years. In addition to the backlog, the Company currently has outstanding opportunities representing in excess of $130 million in the aggregate as of August 31, 2024, for both repeat and new programs. Included in outstanding opportunities is a large multi-year purchase from a single customer for several products currently being manufactured by the Company, expected to be formalized prior to December 31, 2024. Outstanding opportunities encompass various new and previously manufactured power supplies, transformers, and subassemblies. We consider the value of those opportunities we believe are likely to be awarded based on factors which include: quotation status, communicated award dates, historical ordering, public information on defense programs and program funding, discussion with customers, and our cost competitiveness. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will acquire any of the outstanding opportunities described above, many of which are subject to allocations of the United States defense spending and factors affecting the defense industry, as well as, the fact many solicitations we receive for the procurement of goods and services takes place by competitive bidding.

Current wording

The Company currently expects new orders in fiscal year 2026 to be lower than those received in fiscal year 2025. During fiscal year 2025, the Company received $86.4 million in new orders which included two significant, multi-year contract awards in an aggregate sum of $49.4 million. In addition to the backlog, the Company currently has outstanding opportunities representing approximately $163 million in the aggregate as of August 31, 2025, for both repeat and new programs. Outstanding opportunities encompass various new and previously manufactured power supplies, transformers, and subassemblies. The stated amount includes only those opportunities that we believe are likely to be awarded based on factors which include: quotation status, communicated award dates, historical ordering, public information on defense programs and program funding, discussion with customers, and our cost competitiveness. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will acquire any of the outstanding opportunities described above, many of which are subject to allocations of the United States defense spending and elements affecting the defense industry. Many solicitations we receive for the procurement of goods and services takes place by competitive bidding.

Previous wording

Our sales strategy includes identifying and obtaining multiple new engineering design and development contracts in any given fiscal year to ensure optimal utilization of our engineering personnel in addition to securing follow-on production awards for product previously designed in-house, as well as, build to print opportunities. The Company targets those programs and opportunities which will generate future longer-term production tails in ensuing years. From time to time, we accept work associated with engineering design studies. While unlikely to result in near-term follow-on orders, this positions us competitively on future awards and expands our engineering team’s skillset.

Current wording

Our sales strategy continues to focus on the long-standing relationships we have with many of the leading defense prime contractors. These relations yield growth opportunities from new product development and additional sales opportunities of existing products to these customers. The Company targets programs and opportunities which will generate future longer-term production tails in ensuing years. From time to time, we accept work associated with engineering design studies. While unlikely to result in near-term follow-on orders, this positions us competitively on future awards and expands our engineering team’s skillset.

Previous wording

Management, along with the Board of Directors, continues to evaluate the need and use of the Company’s working capital. Capital expenditures, primarily for machinery and equipment and facility upgrades, are not expected to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 2025. A majority of these expenditures will be made to stay competitive in the marketplace and to meet the needs of current contracts.

Current wording

Management, along with the Board of Directors, continues to evaluate the need and use of the Company’s working capital. Capital expenditures, primarily for machinery and equipment and facility upgrades, are not expected to exceed $850,000 for fiscal year 2026. These upgrades would be in addition to those that are being funded by grants the Company was awarded. A majority of these expenditures will be made to stay competitive in the marketplace and to meet the needs of current contracts.

Previous wording

Net sales for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $38,736,319 and $35,592,323, respectively, an approximate 8.8% increase. In general, sales fluctuations within product categories will occur during a comparable fiscal period as the direct result of product mix, influenced by the duration of specific programs and the contractual terms of firm orders placed for product and services under those programs including contract value, scope of work and contract delivery schedules. Deliverables within firm contracts are often subject to delivery schedules which also contributes to sales fluctuations between comparable periods. Sales in fiscal year 2024 were higher when compared to the prior year primarily from (i) increased shipments on several large multi-year contracts for transformers and power distribution panels, and (ii) increased shipments on several power supply contracts primarily supporting AESA radar programs and off-highway vehicle production builds. These increases were offset, in part, by a decrease in overall build to print sales which, in several instances, had specific contracts with significantly fewer or no sales in the current reporting period as compared to the same period last year due to order completion or planned customer delivery schedules.

Current wording

Net sales for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were $43,950,872 and $38,736,319, respectively, an approximate 13.5% increase. In general, sales fluctuations within product categories will occur during a comparable fiscal period as the direct result of product mix, influenced by the duration of specific programs and the contractual terms of firm orders placed for product and services under those programs including contract value, scope of work and contract delivery schedules. Deliverables within firm contracts are often subject to delivery schedules which also contributes to sales fluctuations between comparable periods. Sales in fiscal year 2025 were higher when compared to the prior year primarily attributable to (i) several large multi-year contracts for shipboard transformers and power distribution panels, (ii) power systems for combat vehicles, and (iii) power systems for aircraft radar and missile platforms. Additionally, the Company saw increases on build to print sales. These increases were partially offset by a slight decrease in sales related to our magnetics programs where various contracts had fewer or no sales in the current reporting period as compared to the same period last year due to order completion or planned customer delivery schedules.

Previous wording

Gross profits for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $10,653,060 and $8,050,538, respectively. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 27.5% and 22.6%, for the same periods, respectively. The primary factors in determining the change in gross profit and net income are overall sales levels and product mix. The gross profits on mature products and build to print contracts are typically higher as compared to products which are still in the engineering development stage or in early stages of production. In the case of the latter, the Company can incur what it refers to as “loss contracts,” primarily on engineering design contracts in which the Company invests with the objective of developing future product sales. In any given accounting period, the mix of product shipments between higher margin programs and less mature programs, and expenditures associated with loss contracts, has a significant impact on gross profit and net income.

Current wording

Gross profits for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were $12,684,631 and $10,653,060, respectively. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 28.9% and 27.5%, for the same periods, respectively. The primary factors in determining the change in gross profit and net income are overall sales levels and product mix. The gross profits on mature products and build to print contracts are typically higher as compared to products which are still in the engineering development stage or in early stages of production. In the case of the latter, the Company can incur what it refers to as “loss contracts,” primarily on engineering design contracts in which the Company invests with the objective of developing future product sales. In any given accounting period, the mix of product shipments between higher margin programs and less mature programs, and expenditures associated with loss contracts, has a significant impact on gross profit and net income.

Previous wording

The increase in gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2024 when compared to the same period last year resulted primarily from (i) sales levels and general product mix, (ii) higher than average profit margins on one-time sales to certain customers, and (iii) higher sales on a large follow-on order for power distribution panels which had fewer sales and higher costs in the prior year related to engineering design efforts. Moreover, the gross profit in fiscal year 2023 had been negatively impacted by significant unanticipated costs incurred on several fixed-priced engineering design contracts and a specific build to print contract, all for power supplies, due to unforeseen complexities of the designs. The improvement in the gross profit in fiscal year 2024 was offset, in part, by increased costs incurred on a recurring production job and a new engineering development job. Finally, gross profit in the current year was reduced by an increase in the overhead costs on shipments, resulting from the recorded pension withdrawal obligation established in the last quarter of the current fiscal period, explained in greater detail in Financial Statement Note 7. Pension Expense.

Current wording

The increase in gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2025 when compared to the same period last year resulted primarily from (i) sales levels and general product mix, (ii) higher than average profit margins on completed milestone sales, and (iii) non-recurring cost savings related to realized labor efficiencies and savings on material purchases. Moreover, the gross profit in fiscal year 2024 had been negatively impacted by significant unanticipated costs incurred on several fixed-priced engineering design contracts and a specific build to print contract, all for power supplies, due to unforeseen complexities of the designs. These factors did not impact the fiscal year 2025 gross profit. Finally, gross profit in fiscal year 2025 was increased by an improvement in the overhead rate on shipments. This is attributed to the recorded pension withdrawal obligation established in the last quarter of fiscal year 2024 that was paid in full during fiscal year 2025. See Financial Statement Note 7. Pension Expense for further details.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $4,113,608 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024; an increase of $363,084 compared to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The increase in spending for the year ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 mainly relates to the increase in employee compensation costs which includes a new business development employee. In addition, and to a lesser extent, expenses increased related totravel expenses, recruiting expenses, and freight costs incurred on outgoing shipments. These increases were offset, in part, by a decrease in utility and outside selling costs related to non-employee sales representatives.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $4,557,945 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $444,337 compared to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The increase in spending for the year ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 mainly arose from the temporary increase in employee compensation costs related to a brief overlap in a few positions requiring a training and transition period due to retirements that occurred during 2025. In addition, the Company had an increase in ESOP contributions, facility costs due to the completion of the new building, and travel and entertainment expenses. These increases were offset, in part, by a decrease in the cost of insurance, conference and training costs, and marketing and advertising costs.

Previous wording

Other income for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $755,562 and $406,453, respectively. The increase is primarily due to the increase in interest income resulting from an increase in investment securities and an increase in fixed interest rates. Interest income is a function of the level of investments and investment strategies that generally tend to be conservative.

Current wording

Other income for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was $1,601,978 and $755,562, respectively. The increase is due to the increase in interest income resulting from an increase in investment securities and an increase in fixed interest rates. The Company also received a one-time Capital Investment Grant in the amount of $300,000 related to the completion of the new building in fiscal 2025. Interest income is a function of the level of investments and investment strategies that generally tend to be conservative.

Previous wording

The Company’s effective tax rate was approximately 20.3% in the fiscal year 2024 and approximately 21.9% in fiscal year 2023. The effective tax rate in fiscal 2024 is less than the statutory tax rate mainly due to the benefit received from ESOP dividends paid on allocated shares and a benefit from foreign derived intangible income, offset in part by permanent differences related to incentive stock options. The effective tax rate in fiscal 2023 is greater than the statutory tax rate mainly due to the permanent difference for incentive stock option expense recorded for book purposes which is not deductible for tax purposes. During fiscal 2023, there was no benefit received from ESOP dividends paid on allocated shares due to the suspension of the company dividend through February 2023. The effective tax rate in the year ended June 30, 2024 was lower than the comparable prior year primarily from the benefit derived from ESOP dividends paid on allocated shares, greater benefit derived from foreign derived intangible income and a benefit derived from the exercise of incentive stock options in the current period when compared to same period in the prior year.

Current wording

The Company’s effective tax rate was approximately 16.3% in fiscal year 2025 and approximately 20.3% in fiscal year 2024. The effective tax rate in fiscal 2025 is less than the statutory tax rate mainly due to the benefit received from stock option exercises, dividends paid on allocated ESOP shares, and a benefit from foreign derived intangible income, offset in part by permanent differences related to incentive stock options. The effective tax rate in fiscal 2024 is less than the statutory tax rate mainly due to the benefit received from ESOP dividends paid on allocated shares and a benefit from foreign derived intangible income, offset in part by permanent differences related to incentive stock options.

Previous wording

The Company generated net income for fiscal year 2024 of $5,815,140 or $2.34 and $2.29 per share, basic and diluted, compared to net income of $3,677,131 or $1.50 and $1.49 per share, basic and diluted, for fiscal year 2023. The increase in net income in the year ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 is primarily attributable to higher sales, a higher gross profit margin percentage, an increase in other income, offset in part, by an increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses and an increase in the provision for income taxes.

Current wording

The Company generated net income for fiscal year 2025 of $8,142,954 or $3.14 and $3.02 per share, basic and diluted, compared to net income of $5,815,140 or $2.34 and $2.29 per share, basic and diluted, for fiscal year 2024. The increase in net income in the year ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 is primarily attributable to higher sales, a higher gross profit margin percentage, an increase in other income, offset in part, by an increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses and an increase in the provision for income taxes.

Previous wording

The Company's working capital as of June 30, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $38 million and $33.2 million, respectively. The Company may at times be required to repurchase shares at the ESOP participants’ request at the fair market value. During the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not repurchase any shares held by the ESOP. Under existing authorizations from the Company's Board of Directors, as of June 30, 2024, management is authorized to purchase an additional $783,460 of Company stock.

Current wording

The Company's working capital as of June 30, 2025 and 2024 was approximately $46.9 million and approximately $38 million, respectively. The Company may at times be required to repurchase shares at the ESOP participants’ request at the fair market value. During the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not repurchase any shares held by the ESOP. Under existing authorizations from the Company's Board of Directors, as of June 30, 2025, management is authorized to purchase an additional $783,460 of Company stock.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by operating activities fluctuates between periods primarily as a result of differences in sales and net income, provision for income taxes, the timing of the collection of accounts receivable, purchase of inventory, and payment of accounts payable. The increase in cash provided by operating activities compared to the prior year primarily relates to an increase in net income, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets, a decrease in inventory, an increase in accounts payable and other accrued expenses, offset in part, by a decrease in contract liabilities, and an increase in trade accounts receivable.

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities fluctuates between periods primarily as a result of differences in sales and net income, provision for income taxes, the timing of the collection of accounts receivable, purchase of inventory, and payment of accounts payable. The increase in cash provided by operating activities compared to the prior year primarily relates to an increase in contract liabilities and a decrease in inventory, offset in part, by an increase in accounts receivable, increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and a decrease in accounts payable. Net cash used in investing activities decreased in the year ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024 due to a decrease in proceeds received from grant awards and a decrease in additions to property, plant and equipment. This was partially offset by a decrease in the purchase of investment securities net of proceeds from the sale and maturity of investment securities when compared to the same period last year. Cash used in financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2025 relates primarily to dividend payments on common stock, offset in full, by proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

Previous wording

During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company expended $5,164,165 and $512,016, respectively, for plant improvements and new equipment, of which $4,886,113 and $249,705, respectively, was either reimbursed or eligible to be reimbursed under a not to exceed $7.4 million award received by the Company. The award received by the Company is in support of facility and capital equipment upgrades for testing and qualification for the United States Navy. This funding award is part of the Navy’s investment to improve and sustain the Surface Combatant Industrial Base. Separately, the Company has budgeted approximately $500,000 for new equipment and plant improvements in fiscal year 2025, not reimbursable under the funding award. A majority of these expenditures will be made to stay competitive in the marketplace and to meet the needs of current contracts.

Current wording

During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company expended $4,365,404 and $5,164,165, respectively, for plant improvements and new equipment. Of the total expended amount, $3,260,000 was reimbursed in fiscal year 2025 and $4,228,722 was reimbursed in fiscal year 2024 under a not-to-exceed $7.4 million award received by the Company. Additionally, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 there was $1,731,042 for plant improvements and new equipment eligible for reimbursement under a not-to-exceed $3.4 million award received by the Company. The award received by the Company is in support of facility and capital equipment upgrades for testing and qualification for the United States Navy. This funding award is part of the Navy’s investment to improve and sustain the Surface Combatant Industrial Base. Separately, the Company has budgeted approximately $850,000 for new equipment and plant improvements in fiscal year 2026, not reimbursable under the funding award. A majority of these expenditures will be made to stay competitive in the marketplace and to meet the needs of current contracts.