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INTEST CORP

For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 13, 2025.

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FY2024 · Filed Mar 13, 2025

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Item 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

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Index to Exhibits

Exhibit Number · Description · Form · File No. · Exhibit · Filing Date · Filed/ Furnished Herewith
3.1Certificate of Incorporation10-K001-361173.1March 23, 2020
3.2Bylaws as amended and restated on April 23, 20188-K001-361173.1April 25, 2018
4.1Description of Securities10-K001-361174.1March 23, 2020
10.1Lease Agreement between Exeter 804 East Gate, LLC and the Company dated May 10, 20108-K000-2252910.1May 13, 2010
10.2First Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated September 22, 2020, by and between inTEST Corporation and Exeter 804 East Gate 2018, LLC8-K001-3611710.1September 24, 2020
10.3Second Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated April 7, 2021, by and between inTEST Corporation and Exeter 804 East Gate 2018, LLC8-K001-3611710.1April 13, 2021
10.4Lease Agreement between AMB-SGP Seattle/Boston, LLC and Temptronic Corporation (a subsidiary of the Company), dated October 25, 20108-K000-2252910.1October 29, 2010
10.5Lease Agreement between Columbia California Warm Springs Industrial, LLC and inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation dated January 9, 201210-Q/A000-2252910.1May 15, 2012
10.6First Amendment to Lease Agreement between Columbia California Warm Springs Industrial, LLC and inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation dated November 18, 20168-K001-3611710.1November 22, 2016
10.7Second Amendment to Standard Lease Agreement, dated January 23, 2020, by and between inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation and Fremont Business Center, LLC8-K001-3611710.1January 28, 2020
10.8Guaranty Agreements between Columbia California Warm Springs Industrial, LLC and inTEST Corporation dated January 9, 201210-Q/A000-2252910.2May 15, 2012
10.9Lease Agreement between Maguire Family Properties, Inc. and Ambrell Corporation dated December 19, 20178-K001-3611710.1December 22, 2017
10.10Guaranty of Lease between Maguire Family Properties, Inc. and Ambrell Corporation dated December 19, 20178-K001-3611710.2December 22, 2017
10.11Lease Agreement between Apple Creek Properties Limited and Acculogic Inc. dated November 30, 20228-K001-3611710.1December 6, 2022
10.12Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated October 15, 2021, among inTEST Corporation, Ambrell Corporation, inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation, inTEST EMS, LLC, Temptronic Corporation and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.1October 20, 2021
10.13Joinder and Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated December 30, 2021, among inTEST Corporation, Ambrell Corporation, inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation, inTEST EMS, LLC, Temptronic Corporation, Videology Imaging Corporation, Acculogic Ltd., Acculogic Inc. and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.1January 6, 2022
Exhibit NumberDescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling DateFiled/ Furnished Herewith
10.14Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated September 20, 2022, among inTEST Corporation, Ambrell Corporation, inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation, inTEST EMS, LLC, Temptronic Corporation, Videology Imaging Corporation, Acculogic Ltd., Acculogic Inc. and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.1September 26, 2022
10.15Third Amended and Restated Delayed Draw Term Note 1A, dated September 30, 20228-K001-3611710.2September 26, 2022
10.16Delayed Draw Term Note 1B, dated December 30, 20218-K001-3611710.5January 6, 2022
10.17Guarantee and Indemnity Agreement, dated December 30, 2021, among inTEST Corporation, Acculogic Inc. and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.6January 6, 2022
10.18Pledge Agreement, dated December 30, 2021, between inTEST Corporation and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.7January 6, 2022
10.19General Security Agreement, dated December 30, 2021, among inTEST Corporation, Acculogic Inc. and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.8January 6, 2022
10.20Second Amended and Restated Revolver Note, dated October 15, 20218-K001-3611710.3October 20, 2021
10.21*Form of Indemnification Agreement8-K001-3611710.1June 29, 2020
10.22*inTEST Corporation Fourth Amended and Restated 2014 Stock Plan8-K001-3611710.1June 27,2022
10.23*inTEST Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan10-Q001-3611710.1August 12, 2021
10.24*Letter Agreement between the Company and Richard N. Grant, Jr. dated July 24, 20208-K001-3611710.2August 11, 2020
10.25*Letter Agreement between the Company and Duncan Gilmour dated June 10, 20218-K001-3611710.2June 14, 2021
10.26*Change of Control Agreement dated August 11, 2020 between the Company and Richard N. Grant, Jr.10-Q001-3611710.9November 12, 2020
10.27*Change of Control Agreement dated June 10, 2021 between the Company and Duncan Gilmour10-K001-3611710.32March 23, 2022
10.28*Form of Officer Compensation Plan10-K001-3611710.33March 27, 2024
10.29*Compensatory Arrangements of Directors10-K001-3611710.38March 27, 2024
10.30*inTEST Corporation 2023 Stock Incentive PlanDEF 14A001-36117A-1April 27, 2023
10.31Sales Agreement dated May 11, 2023, by and between inTEST Corporation and Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC8-K001-361171.1May 11, 2023
10.32Lease Agreement, dated December 4, 2023, between inTEST SE ASIA SDN BHD and PERFECT PRESS SDN BHD8-K001-3611710.1December 6, 2023
10.33Stock Purchase Agreement, by and among inTEST Corporation, inTEST Italy, Inc., Mauro Arigossi, and Elettra S.S., dated as of March 12, 20248-K001-3611710.1March 12, 2024
10.34Lease Agreement, by and between Alfamation S.p.A. and Elettra Real Estate S.r.l, dates as of March 12, 20248-K001-3611710.2March 12, 2024
10.35Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 2, 2024, among inTEST Corporation, Ambrell Corporation, inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation, inTEST EMS, LLC, Temptronic Corporation, Videology Imaging Corporation, Acculogic Ltd., Acculogic Inc. and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.1May 3, 2024
Exhibit NumberDescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling DateFiled/ Furnished Herewith
10.36*Separation Agreement, dated February 5, 2024, between inTEST Corporation and Scott Nolen8-K001-3611710.1February 7, 2024
10.37Third Amendment to Lease dated May 21, 2024 between Temptronic Corporation and BGO TSG 35-41 Hampden Owner LLC8-K001-3611710.1May 29, 2024
10.38*Form of Stock Option Award Agreement10-Q001-3611710.1November 6, 2024
10.39*Form of Performance Stock Award Agreement for Employees10-Q001-3611710.2November 6, 2024
10.40*Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Employees10-Q001-3611710.3November 6, 2024
10.41*Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Directors10-Q001-3611710.4November 6, 2024
10.42*Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Employees10-Q001-3611710.5November 6, 2024
10.43*Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement for Employees10-Q001-3611710.6November 6, 2024
10.44Joinder and Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated December 18, 2024, among inTEST Corporation, Ambrell Corporation, inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation, inTEST EMS, LLC, Temptronic Corporation, Videology Imaging Corporation, Acculogic Ltd., Acculogic Inc., inTEST Italy, Inc. and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.1December 19, 2024
10.45Third Amended and Restated Surety Agreement, dated December 18, 2024, among Ambrell Corporation, inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation, inTEST EMS, LLC, Temptronic Corporation, Videology Imaging Corporation, Acculogic Ltd., inTEST Italy, Inc. and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.2December 19, 2024
10.46Third Amended and Restated Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Licenses Security Agreement, dated December 18, 2024, among inTEST Corporation, Ambrell Corporation, inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation, inTEST EMS, LLC, Temptronic Corporation, Videology Imaging Corporation, Acculogic Ltd., inTEST Italy, Inc. and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.3December 19, 2024
10.47Pledge Agreement, dated December 18, 2024, between inTEST Corporation and M&T Bank8-K001-3611710.4December 19, 2024
19Insider Trading Policy†
21Subsidiaries of the Company†
23Consent of RSM US LLP†
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)†
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)†
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002+
32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002+
97Policy Relating to Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation10-K001-3611797
101.INSInline XBRL Taxonomy Instance Document†
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document†
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document†
Exhibit NumberDescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling DateFiled/ Furnished Herewith
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document†
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document†
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document†
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page interactive data file does not appear in Exhibit 104 because its Inline XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).†
  • Indicates a management plan or compensatory plan or arrangement

† Filed herewith

  • Furnished herewith

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

inTEST Corporation

By:/s/ Richard N. Grant, Jr.March 13, 2025
Richard N. Grant, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ Richard N. Grant, Jr. Richard N. Grant, Jr., President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)March 13, 2025
/s/ Duncan Gilmour. Duncan Gilmour, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)March 13, 2025
/s/ Joseph W. Dews IV Joseph W. Dews IV, ChairmanMarch 13, 2025
/s/ Steven J. Abrams Steven J. Abrams, Esq., DirectorMarch 13, 2025
/s/ Jeffrey A. Beck Jeffrey A. Beck, DirectorMarch 13, 2025
/s/ Gerald J. Maginnis Gerald J. Maginnis, DirectorMarch 13, 2025

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

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REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (RSM US LLP PCAOB No. 49)F – 1
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023F – 7
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023F – 8
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023F – 9
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023F – 10
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023F – 11
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF – 12
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying AccountsF – 37

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of inTEST Corporation

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of inTEST Corporation and its subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements and schedule (collectively, the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established inInternal Control—* Integrated Framework* issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013, and our report dated March 13, 2025 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Valuation of Acquired Intangibles

As described in Notes 2 and 3 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements, the Company completed the acquisition of Alfamation S.p.A for $21.9 million on March 12, 2024. The Company accounted for this transaction under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values, including identified intangible assets of $13.3 million and resulting goodwill of $9.9 million. In order to value the identified intangible assets, which consist of trademarks, customer relationships and technology, the Company used the income approach, which is a method of using discounted cash flows. The models require management to make significant assumptions, which include, where applicable, forecast of future cash flows, forecasted revenue growth and attrition rates, royalty rates, and discount rates.

We identified the valuation of acquired intangible assets as a critical audit matter as there was a high degree of auditor judgment and increased audit effort, including the use of a valuation specialist, when performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of significant estimates and assumptions utilized in management’s intangible asset valuations.

Our audit procedures related to the significant estimates and assumptions, including forecasts of future cash flows, and revenue growth rates, as well as the selection of the royalty rates and discount rates, for acquired intangible assets included the following, among others:

●We obtained an understanding of the relevant controls related to the valuation of the intangible assets, including management’s review controls over significant estimates and assumptions, and tested such controls for design and operating effectiveness.
●We tested the reasonableness of management’s forecasts of future cash flows by comparing the projections to historical results and certain peer companies.
●With the assistance of our valuation specialists, we tested the reasonableness of the valuation methodology, royalty rates and discount rates utilized by management by:
-Testing the source information underlying the determination of the royalty rates and discount rates and testing the mathematical accuracy of the calculations.
-Developing a range of independent estimates for the discount rates and comparing those to the discount rates selected by management.
-Evaluating the appropriateness of the valuation methods used by management and testing their mathematical accuracy.

Valuation of Goodwill

As disclosed in Notes 2 and 5 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements, during 2024 the Company had three operating segments which are also its reporting units—Electronic Test, Environmental Technologies, and Process Technologies. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s goodwill balance of approximately $30.7 million was allocated across the three reporting units as follows: $12.6 million to Electronic Test, $1.8 million to Environmental Technologies and $16.4 million to Process Technologies. The Company performed an annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1, 2024, using a quantitative evaluation for each of its reporting units. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using the income approach, based on a discounted cash flow valuation model. To test for goodwill impairment, the Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value.

Given the significant estimates and assumptions management makes to determine the fair value of the reporting units, we identified management’s assumptions related to revenue growth rates, projected operating margins, control premiums and discount rates utilized in the valuation of the reporting units quantitatively tested for goodwill impairment as a critical audit matter. Auditing the reasonableness of management’s estimates and assumptions required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our valuation specialists.

Our audit procedures related to the assessment of the valuation of goodwill included, among other procedures, the following:

●We obtained an understanding of the relevant controls related to the valuation of the goodwill, including management’s review controls over significant estimates and assumptions, and tested such controls for design and operating effectiveness.
●We tested the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of certain underlying data used in the discounted cash flow model.
●We compared and assessed the historical accuracy of management’s estimates, including forecasted revenue streams and margins, to identify, understand, and evaluate the reasonableness of the forecasts as compared to the Company’s historical results.
●We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s forecasts of revenue and margins by comparing the forecasts to (1) the historical results, (2) external market and industry data and (3) internal communications to management and the Board of Directors.
●With the assistance of our valuation specialists, we evaluated the reasonableness of management’s valuation methodology and significant assumptions by:
-Evaluating the reasonableness of the discount rate by comparing the underlying source information to publicly available market data and verifying the accuracy of the calculations.
-Evaluating the control premiums utilized within the reconciliation to the Company’s market capitalization.
-Evaluating the appropriateness of the valuation methods used by management and testing their mathematical accuracy.

/s/RSM US LLP

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2008.

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

March 13, 2025

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of inTEST Corporation

Opinion on the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited inTEST Corporation's (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established inInternal Control—* Integrated Framework* issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established inInternal Control—* Integrated Framework* issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive earnings, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024 of the Company and our report dated March 13, 2025 expressed an unqualified opinion.

As described in Management’s Report on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, management has excluded Alfamation S.p.A. from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, because it was acquired by the Company in a purchase business combination in the first quarter of 2024. We have also excluded Alfamation S.p.A. from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. Alfamation S.p.A. is a wholly owned subsidiary whose total assets and revenues represent approximately 29% and 19%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ RSM US LLP

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

March 13, 2025

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

December 31,
20242023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$19,830$45,260
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $423 and $474, respectively29,49518,175
Inventories26,83720,089
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,6502,254
Total current assets78,81285,778
Property and equipment:
Machinery and equipment9,1627,118
Leasehold improvements4,1253,601
Gross property and equipment13,28710,719
Less: accumulated depreciation(8,830)(7,529)
Net property and equipment4,4573,190
Right-of-use assets, net10,7674,987
Goodwill30,74421,728
Intangible assets, net26,37616,596
Deferred tax assets671,437
Restricted certificates of deposit100100
Other assets9651,013
Total assets$152,288$134,829
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt$7,494$4,100
Current portion of operating lease liabilities1,9891,923
Accounts payable7,9915,521
Accrued wages and benefits5,4204,156
Accrued professional fees1,2941,228
Customer deposits and deferred revenue4,9893,797
Accrued sales commission1,0391,055
Domestic and foreign income taxes payable-1,038
Other current liabilities1,7321,481
Total current liabilities31,94824,299
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion9,0213,499
Long-term debt, net of current portion7,5387,942
Contingent consideration8251,093
Deferred revenue, net of current portion1,4321,331
Other liabilities1,734384
Total liabilities52,49838,548
Commitments and Contingencies (Note (12))
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding--
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 12,457,658 and 12,241,925 shares issued, respectively; 12,378,276 and 12,166,167 shares outstanding, respectively124122
Additional paid-in capital57,65854,450
Retained earnings45,08742,196
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings(2,137)414
Treasury stock, at cost; 79,382 and 75,758 shares, respectively(942)(901)
Total stockholders’ equity99,79096,281
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$152,288$134,829

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

Years Ended December 31,
20242023
Revenue$130,690$123,302
Cost of revenue75,26666,324
Gross profit55,42456,978
Operating expenses:
Selling expense17,37817,605
Engineering and product development expense8,5487,618
General and administrative expense26,10421,316
Total operating expenses52,03046,539
Operating income3,39410,439
Interest expense(846)(679)
Other income9061,288
Earnings before income tax expense3,45411,048
Income tax expense5631,706
Net earnings$2,891$9,342
Earnings per common share – basic$0.24$0.82
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic12,151,91311,461,399
Earnings per common share – diluted$0.24$0.79
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding – diluted12,239,15811,779,912

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

(In thousands)

Years Ended December 31,
20242023
Net earnings$2,891$9,342
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap agreement(168)(243)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(2,383)439
Total other comprehensive (loss) earnings(2,551)196
Comprehensive earnings$340$9,538

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’** EQUITY**

(In thousands, except share data)

Accumulated
Additional · Other · Total
Common Stock · Paid-In · Retained · Comprehensive · Treasury · Stockholders’
SharesAmountCapitalEarningsEarningsStockEquity
Balance, January 1, 202311,063,271$111$31,987$32,854$218$(214)$64,956
Net earnings---9,342--9,342
Other comprehensive earnings----196-196
Amortization of deferred compensation related to stock-based awards--2,047---2,047
Issuance of unvested shares of restricted stock97,4611(1)----
Issuance of additional shares of restricted stock related to performance-based awards which vested in the period40,557------
Forfeiture of unvested shares of restricted stock(17,491)------
Stock options exercised124,5501977---978
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan11,780-205---205
Shares surrendered to satisfy tax liability at vesting of stock-based awards-----(687)(687)
Shares issued pursuant to At-the-Market Offering921,797919,235---19,244
Balance, December 31, 202312,241,925$122$54,450$42,196$414$(901)$96,281
Net earnings---2,891--2,891
Other comprehensive loss----(2,551)-(2,551)
Amortization of deferred compensation related to stock-based awards--1,857---1,857
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisition of Alfamation187,43222,084---2,086
Issuance of unvested shares of restricted stock138,8381(1)----
Forfeiture of unvested shares of restricted stock(16,174)------
Stock options exercised30,0801144---145
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan16,674-164---164
Shares surrendered to satisfy tax liability at vesting of stock-based awards-----(41)(41)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(141,117)(2)(1,040)---(1,042)
Balance, December 31, 202412,457,658$124$57,658$45,087$(2,137)$(942)$99,790

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands)

Years Ended December 31,
2024 · 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings$2,891$9,342
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization5,3924,683
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory703544
Foreign exchange (gain) loss203(9)
Amortization of deferred compensation related to stock-based awards1,8572,047
Discount on shares sold under Employee Stock Purchase Plan2431
Proceeds from sale of demonstration equipment, net of gain169167
Loss on disposal of property and equipment2511
Deferred income tax benefit(1,508)(1,157)
Adjustment to contingent consideration liability(126)(294)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable(5,505)2,991
Inventories4,9032,027
Prepaid expenses and other current assets903(535)
Other assets(30)(686)
Operating lease liabilities(1,649)(1,712)
Accounts payable(2,306)(1,811)
Accrued wages and benefits42231
Accrued professional fees72339
Customer deposits and deferred revenue(1,389)(759)
Accrued sales commission7(421)
Domestic and foreign income taxes payable(1,369)(371)
Other current liabilities(74)231
Deferred revenue, net of current portion(16)1,331
Other liabilities602(17)
Net cash provided by operating activities3,82116,203
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired(18,727)-
Purchase of property and equipment(1,324)(1,291)
Net cash used in investing activities(20,051)(1,291)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net proceeds from public offering of common stock-19,244
Repurchases of common stock(1,042)-
Repayments of short-term borrowings(152)-
Repayments of long-term debt(7,689)(4,100)
Proceeds from stock options exercised145978
Proceeds from shares sold under Employee Stock Purchase Plan138174
Settlement of employee tax liabilities in connection with treasury stock transaction(41)(687)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(8,641)15,609
Effects of exchange rates on cash(559)163
Net cash (used in) provided by all activities(25,430)30,684
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period45,26014,576
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$19,830$45,260
Cash payments for:
Domestic and foreign income taxes$3,072$3,240
Interest881688
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Equity issued in conjunction with acquisition of business$2,086$-
Issuance of unvested shares of restricted stock1,5801,601
Forfeiture of unvested shares of restricted stock(200)(176)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1)NATURE OF OPERATIONS

inTEST Corporation (“inTEST,” “we,” “our,” “us” and the “Company”), a Delaware corporation headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey,* *is a global supplier of innovative test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing across a wide range of markets including semiconductors, industrial, automotive, life sciences, defense/aerospace, and security. We have three operating segments which are also our reportable segments and reporting units: Electronic Test, Environmental Technologies and Process Technologies.

The consolidated entity is comprised of inTEST Corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. We manufacture our products in the U.S., Canada, Italy and the Netherlands. Marketing and support activities are conducted worldwide from our facilities in the U.S., Canada, Italy, Germany, Singapore, the Netherlands and the U.K. We operate our business worldwide and sell our products both domestically and internationally.

Founded in 1981, we completed our initial public offering in June 1997 and currently trade on the NYSE American exchange under the symbol “INTT.”

We announced in December 2023 that we have signed a lease in Penang, Malaysia which will support applications engineering, product development and localized manufacturing for nearly all inTEST brands. This facility began engineering and supply chain operations in the third quarter of 2024 and is expected to begin manufacturing and support operations by the third quarter of 2025. In connection with this operation, we established inTEST SE Asia Sdn Bhd (“inTEST SE Asia”), a private limited company incorporated in Malaysia which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of inTEST Corporation.

All of our operating segments have multiple products that we design, manufacture and market to our customers. Due to a number of factors, our products have varying levels of gross margin. The mix of products we sell in any period is ultimately determined by our customers’ needs. Therefore, the mix of products sold in any given period can change significantly from the prior period. In addition, we sell our products to a variety of different types of customers with varying levels of discounts and commission expense. As a result of changes in both the mix of products sold as well as customer mix in any given period, our consolidated gross margin can vary significantly from period to period.

The semiconductor market (“semi” or the “semi market”) which includes both the broader semiconductor market, as well as the more specialized automated test equipment (“ATE”) and wafer production sectors within the broader semiconductor market, has historically been the largest single market in which we operate. The semi market is characterized by rapid technological change, competitive pricing pressures and cyclical as well as seasonal market patterns. The semi market is also subject to periods of significant expansion or contraction in demand. In addition to the semi market, we sell into a variety of other markets. Our intention is to continue diversifying our markets, our product offerings within the markets we serve and our customer base across all of our markets with the goal of reducing our dependence on any one market, product or customer. In particular, we are seeking to reduce the impact of volatility in the semi market on our results of operations.

Our Electronic Test segment sells its products to semiconductor manufacturers and third-party test and assembly houses (end user sales) and to ATE manufacturers (original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) sales), who ultimately resell our equipment with theirs to both semiconductor manufacturers and third-party test and assembly houses. These sales all fall within the ATE sector of the semi market. With the acquisition of Acculogic Inc. and its affiliates (“Acculogic”) in December 2021, our Electronic Test segment also sells its products to customers in markets outside the semi market including the automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial and life sciences markets. Our Environmental Technologies segment sells its products to end users and OEMs within the ATE sector of the semi market. It also sells its products to customers in a variety of other markets other than the semi market, including the automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial and life sciences markets. Our Process Technologies segment sells its products to customers in the wafer production sector within the semi market. It also sells its products to customers in a variety of other markets other than the semi market, including the automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences and security markets.

Our financial results are affected by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, general economic conditions worldwide and in the markets in which we operate, economic conditions specific to the semi market and the other markets we serve, downward pricing pressures from customers, our reliance on a relatively few number of customers for a significant portion of our sales and our ability to safeguard patented technology and intellectual property in a rapidly evolving market. In addition, we are exposed to the risk of obsolescence of our inventory depending on the mix of future business and technological changes within the markets that we serve. Part of our strategy for growth includes potential acquisitions that may cause us to incur substantial expense in reviewing and evaluating potential transactions. We may or may not be successful in locating suitable businesses to acquire and in closing acquisitions of businesses we pursue. In addition, we may not be able to successfully integrate any business we do acquire with our existing business and we may not be able to operate the acquired business profitably. As a result of these or other factors, we may experience significant period-to-period fluctuations in future operating results.

(2)SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain of our accounts, including inventories, long-lived assets, goodwill, identifiable intangibles and deferred tax assets and liabilities including related valuation allowances, are particularly impacted by estimates.

(b) Business Combinations

Acquired businesses are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, which requires that the purchase price be allocated to the net assets acquired at their respective fair values. Any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Fair values of intangible assets are estimated by valuation models prepared by our management and third-party advisors. The assets purchased and liabilities assumed have been reflected in our consolidated balance sheets, and the operating results are included in the consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of cash flows from the date of acquisition. Any change in the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration subsequent to the acquisition date, including changes from events after the acquisition date, will be recognized in the consolidated statements of operations in the period of the estimated fair value change. Acquisition-related transaction costs, including legal and accounting fees and other external costs directly related to the acquisition, are recognized separately from the acquisition and expensed as incurred in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

(c) Restructuring and Other Charges

In accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 420 -Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations, we recognize a liability for restructuring costs at fair value only when the liability is incurred. Workforce-related charges are accrued when it is determined that a liability has been incurred, which is generally after individuals have been notified of their termination dates and expected severance benefits. Depending on the timing of the termination dates, these charges may be recognized upon notification or ratably over the remaining required service period of the employees. Plans to consolidate excess facilities may result in lease termination fees and impairment charges related to our right-of-use (“ROU”) assets that are associated with the leases for these facilities. Other long-lived assets that may be impaired as a result of restructuring consist of property and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets. Asset impairment charges included in restructuring and other charges are based on an estimate of the amounts and timing of future cash flows related to the expected future remaining use and ultimate sale or disposal of the asset, and, in the case of our ROU assets, would include expected future sublease rental income, if applicable. These estimates are derived using the guidance in ASC Topic 842 -Leases(“ASC 842”), ASC Topic 360 -Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 360”) and ASC Topic 350 -Intangibles - Goodwill and Other(“ASC 350”).

(d) Cash, Cash Equivalents

Short-term investments that have maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. Our cash balances, which are deposited with highly reputable financial institutions, at times may exceed the federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses related to these cash balances and believe the credit risk to be minimal.

(e) Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. We grant credit to customers and generally require no collateral. To minimize our risk, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition. We follow the guidance in ASC Topic 326 -Financial Instruments–* Credit Losses* (“ASC 326”) in developing our estimate of the allowance for credit losses related to our accounts receivable. The allowance for credit losses is our best estimate of the amount of expected credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. In establishing the amount of allowance for credit losses, we consider all information available as of the reporting date including information related to past events, such as historical loss rates and actual incurred losses, as well as current conditions that may indicate future risk of loss and any other factors of which we are aware, that we believe could impact the ultimate collectability of the related receivables in future periods.

Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. We do not have any significant off-balance sheet credit exposure related to our customers. Cash flows from accounts receivable are recorded in operating cash flows.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, there were no significant changes in the amount of the allowance for credit losses. Changes to the allowance are included as a component of general and administrative expenses. We didnot recover previously written off amounts during the year ended December 31, 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recovered $198 thousand which had been fully written off in a prior period or pre-acquisition, in the case of recently acquired businesses, and were no longer in our accounts receivable balance. Expected credit loss expense for items currently in our accounts receivable balance which we do not expect to collect totaled $27 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024. There wasno similar expected credit loss expense for the year ended December 31, 2023.

(f) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC Topic 820 -Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”) establishes a fair value hierarchy for instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and our own assumptions (unobservable inputs). Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of us. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

ASC 820 identifies fair value as the exchange price, or exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy that distinguishes among the following:

Level 1: Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.

Level 2: Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and models for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

To the extent that the valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by us in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, our credit facility, interest rate swaps and our liabilities for contingent consideration. Our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are carried at cost which approximates fair value, due to the short-term nature of those items. Our credit facility and our interest rate swap are discussed further below and in “Note (10) Debt.” Our contingent consideration liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs which are inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These unobservable inputs reflect our assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. See “Note (4) Fair Value Measurements” for further disclosures related to the fair value of our liabilities for contingent consideration.

(g) Goodwill, Intangible and Long-Lived Assets

We have three reportable segments which are also our reporting units: Electronic Test, Environmental Technologies and Process Technologies.

We account for goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful economic life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually at the beginning of the fourth quarter on a reporting unit basis, or more frequently when events and circumstances occur indicating that the recorded goodwill may be impaired. Goodwill is considered to be impaired if the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. As a part of the goodwill impairment assessment, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, as a result of our qualitative assessment, we determine that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, a quantitative goodwill impairment test is not required. However, if, as a result of our qualitative assessment, we determine it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, or, if we choose not to perform a qualitative assessment, we are required to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized.

The quantitative goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The goodwill impairment assessment is based upon the income approach, which estimates the fair value of our reporting units based upon a discounted cash flow approach. This fair value is then reconciled to our market capitalization at year end with an appropriate control premium. The determination of the fair value of our reporting units requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions including the selection of control premiums, discount rates, terminal growth rates, forecasts of revenue and expense growth rates, income tax rates, changes in working capital, depreciation, amortization and capital expenditures. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on either the fair value of the reporting unit or the amount of the goodwill impairment charge.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed for impairment annually at the beginning of the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. As a part of the impairment assessment, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, as a result of our qualitative assessment, we determine that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required; otherwise, no further testing is required. The quantitative impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

Long-lived assets, which consist of finite-lived intangible assets, property and equipment and ROU assets, are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable or that the useful lives of these assets are no longer appropriate. Each impairment test is based on a comparison of the estimated undiscounted cash flows to the recorded value of the asset group. If impairment is indicated, the asset group is written down to its estimated fair value. The cash flow estimates used to determine the impairment, if any, contain management’s best estimates using appropriate assumptions and projections at that time.

(h) Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue in accordance with the guidance in ASC Topic 606 -Revenue from Contracts with Customers. We recognize revenue for the sale of products or services at the amount of consideration we expect to receive for those goods or services when our performance obligations under the terms of a contract with a customer are satisfied and control of the product or service has been transferred to the customer. Generally, this occurs when we ship a product or perform a service. In certain cases, recognition of revenue is deferred until the product is received by the customer or at some other point in the future when we have determined that we have satisfied our performance obligations under the contract. Our contracts with customers may include a combination of products and services, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. In addition to the sale of products and services, we also lease certain of our equipment to customers under short-term lease agreements. We recognize revenue from equipment leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

We do not have any material variable consideration arrangements, or any material payment terms with our customers other than standard payment terms which generally range from net 30 to net 90 days. We generally do not provide a right of return to our customers. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in revenue, while shipping and handling costs are included in cost of revenue.

Nature of Products and Services

We are a global supplier of innovative test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in targeted markets including semi, industrial, automotive, life sciences, defense/aerospace and security. We sell semiconductor ATE interface solutions which include manipulators, docking hardware and electrical interface products. As a result of the acquisition of Acculogic, we sell robotics-based electronic production test equipment. We sell semiconductor ATE interface solutions and certain thermal management products to the semi market. We sell thermal management products including ThermoStream®, ThermoChambers, process chillers, refrigerators and freezers, which we sell under our Temptronic®, Sigma, Thermonics® and North Sciences product lines, and Ambrell Corporation’s (“Ambrell®”) precision induction heating systems, including EKOHEAT® and EASYHEAT™ products. As a result of the acquisition of Videology®, we sell industrial-grade circuit board mounted video digital cameras and related devices, systems and software. We also sell many of our products to various other markets including the industrial, automotive, life sciences, defense/aerospace and security markets. We provide post-warranty service and support for the equipment we sell.

We lease certain of our equipment under short-term leasing agreements with original lease terms of six months or less. Our lease agreements do not contain purchase options. Occasionally we procure and sell materials/components on behalf of and to our customers.

Types of Contracts with Customers

Our contracts with customers are generally structured as individual purchase orders which specify the exact products or services being sold or equipment being leased along with the selling price, service fee or monthly lease amount for each individual item on the purchase order. Payment terms and any other customer-specific acceptance criteria are also specified on the purchase order. We generally do not have any customer-specific acceptance criteria, other than that the product performs within the agreed-upon specifications. We test substantially all products manufactured as part of our quality assurance process to determine that they comply with specifications prior to shipment to a customer.

Contract Balances

We record accounts receivable at the time of invoicing. Accounts receivable, net of the allowance for credit losses, is included in current assets on our consolidated balance sheets. In certain instances, we also receive customer deposits in advance of invoicing and recording of accounts receivable. Customer deposits are included in current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. To the extent that we do not recognize revenue at the same time as we invoice, we record a liability for deferred revenue. Deferred revenue estimated to be recognized within the next twelve months is included in current liabilities. Deferred revenue that we estimate will be recognized beyond twelve months is recorded in Other Liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Any non-inventoriable costs associated with deferred revenue are also deferred and recorded in Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets or Other Assets on our consolidated balance sheets, depending on when the related deferred revenue is expected to be recognized.

As discussed above, we follow the guidance in ASC 326 in developing our estimate of the allowance for credit losses related to our accounts receivable. The allowance for credit losses is our best estimate of the amount of expected credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We monitor the collectability of accounts receivable on an ongoing basis and record charges for bad debt expense in the period when we determine that a loss is expected to occur based on our assessment.

Costs to Obtain a Contract with a Customer

The only costs we incur associated with obtaining contracts with customers are sales commissions that we pay to our internal sales personnel or third-party sales representatives. These costs are calculated based on set percentages of the selling price of each product or service sold. Commissions are considered earned by our internal sales personnel at the time we recognize revenue for a particular transaction. Commissions are considered earned by third-party sales representatives at the time that revenue is recognized for a particular transaction. We record commission expense in our consolidated statements of operations at the time the commission is earned. Commissions earned but not yet paid are included in current liabilities on our balance sheets.

Product Warranties

In connection with the sale of our products, we generally provide standard one- or two-year product warranties which are detailed in our terms and conditions and communicated to our customers. Our standard warranties are not offered for sale separately from our products; therefore, there is not a separate performance obligation related to our standard warranties. We record estimated warranty expense for our standard warranties at the time of sale based upon historical claims experience. We offer customers an option to separately purchase an extended warranty on certain products. In the case of extended warranties, we recognize revenue in the amount of the sale price for the extended warranty on a straight-line basis over the extended warranty period. We record costs incurred to provide service under an extended warranty at the time the service is provided. Warranty expense is included in selling expense in our consolidated statements of operations.

See “Note (6) Revenue From Contracts With Customers” and “Note (17) Segment Information” for further information about our revenue from contracts with customers.

(i) Inventories

Inventories are valued at cost on a first-in, first-out basis, not in excess of net realizable value, except inventory acquired in a business combination, which is recorded at fair value. Cash flows from the sale of inventories are recorded in operating cash flows. On a quarterly basis, we review our inventories and record excess and obsolete inventory charges based upon our established objective excess and obsolete inventory criteria. Our criteria identify excess material as the quantity of material on hand that is greater than the average annual usage of that material over the prior three years. Our criteria identify obsolete material as material that has not been used in a work order during the prior twenty-four months. In certain cases, additional excess and obsolete inventory charges are recorded based upon current market conditions, anticipated product life cycles, new product introductions and expected future use of the inventory. The excess and obsolete inventory charges we record establish a new cost basis for the related inventories. We incurred excess and obsolete inventory charges of $0.7 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

(j) Property and Equipment

Machinery and equipment are stated at cost, except for machinery and equipment acquired in a business combination, which are stated at fair value at the time of acquisition. As discussed above under “(g) Goodwill, Intangible and Long-Lived Assets,” machinery and equipment that has been determined to be impaired is written down to its fair value at the time of the impairment. Depreciation is based upon the estimated useful life of the assets using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives range fromone toten years. Leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset. Total depreciation expense was $1.4 million and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

(k) Leases

We account for leases in accordance with ASC 842. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. A lease contract is within scope if the contract has an identified asset (property, plant or equipment) and grants the lessee the right to control the use of the asset during the lease term. The identified asset may be either explicitly or implicitly specified in the contract. In addition, the supplier must not have any practical ability to substitute a different asset and would not economically benefit from doing so for the lease contract to be in scope. The lessee’s right to control the use of the asset during the term of the lease must include the ability to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset as well as decision-making authority over how the asset will be used. Leases are classified as either operating leases or finance leases based on the guidance in ASC 842. Operating leases are included in operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment and financing lease liabilities. We do not currently have any financing leases.

ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. None of our leases provide an implicit rate; therefore, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. We include these options in the determination of the amount of the ROU asset and lease liability when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain of our operating leases contain predetermined fixed escalations of minimum rentals and rent holidays during the original lease terms. Rent holidays are periods during which we have control of the leased facility but are not obligated to pay rent. For these leases, our ROU asset and lease liability are calculated including any rent holiday in the determination of the life of the lease.

We have lease agreements which contain both lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. In addition to the monthly rental payments due, most of our leases for our offices and warehouse facilities include non-lease components representing our portion of the common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance charges incurred by the landlord for the facilities which we occupy. These amounts are not included in the calculation of the ROU assets and lease liabilities as they are based on actual charges incurred in the periods to which they apply.

Operating lease payments are included in cash outflows from operating activities on our consolidated statements of cash flows. Amortization of ROU assets is presented separately from the change in operating lease liabilities and is included in Depreciation and Amortization on our consolidated statements of cash flows.

We have made an accounting policy election not to apply the recognition requirements of ASC 842 to short-term leases (leases with a term of one year or less at the commencement date of the lease). Lease expense for short-term lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

See “Note (8) Leases” for further disclosures regarding our leases.

(l) Interest Rate Swap Agreement

We are exposed to interest rate risk on our floating-rate debt. We have entered into an interest rate swap agreement to effectively convert our floating-rate debt to a fixed-rate basis for a portion of our floating rate debt, as discussed further in “Note (4) Fair Value Measurements” and “Note (10) Debt.” The principal objective of this agreement is to eliminate the variability of the cash flows for interest payments associated with a portion of our floating-rate debt, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest payment cash flows. We have elected to apply the hedge accounting rules in accordance with ASC Topic 815 -Derivatives and Hedging. Further, we have determined that this agreement qualifies for the shortcut method of hedge accounting. Our interest rate swap is recorded at fair value as a component of other assets in our balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity and are amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt. We recognize the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap as a component of the change in other assets in our statements of cash flows.

(m) Contingent Liability for Repayment of State and Local Grant Funds Received

In connection with leasing a facility in Rochester, New York, which our subsidiary, Ambrell®, occupied in May 2018, we entered into agreements with the city of Rochester and the state of New York under which we received grants totaling $550 thousand to help offset a portion of the cost of the leasehold improvements we made to this facility. In exchange for the funds we received under these agreements, we were required to create and maintain specified levels of employment in this location through various dates ending in 2024. As of December 31, 2024, we met those employment targets as specified in the grant agreement with the city of Rochester. The remaining proceeds which were no longer subject to repayment were reclassified to deferred grant proceeds and will be amortized to income on a straight-line basis over the current remaining lease term for the Rochester facility. Deferred grant proceeds are included in other current liabilities and other liabilities on our balance sheets and totaled $368 thousand at December 31, 2024.

(n) Stock-Based Compensation

We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718 -Compensation—Stock Compensation which requires that employee share-based equity awards be accounted for under the fair value method and requires the use of an option pricing model for estimating fair value of stock options, which is then amortized to expense over the service periods. We recognize forfeitures of awards as they occur, recapturing any expense recorded for unvested awards.

The fair value of our stock options on the date of grant is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires the use of certain assumptions, including the expected volatility of our stock price, the expected term of the option. the risk-free rate and the expected dividend yield. No option may be granted with an exercise period in excess of ten years from the date of grant. Generally, stock options will be granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our stock on the date of grant and will vest over four years.

We record compensation expense for restricted stock awards based on the quoted market price of our stock at the grant date and amortize the expense over the vesting period. Restricted stock awards generally vest over four years for employees and overone year for our independent directors (25% at each of March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 of the year in which they were granted).

We also grant performance-based restricted stock awards where the ultimate number of shares that vest can vary and is based on the achievement of specific performance metrics. The grant date fair value of these awards is based on the quoted market price of our stock on the date of grant. Vesting for performance-based awards is generally cliff vesting at the end of the period over which the performance metrics are measured. Compensation expense for performance-based awards is recorded on a straight-line basis over the vesting period and is based on the expected final vesting percentage, which is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted with a catch-up adjusted as needed. Our initial assumption at the grant date of these performance-based awards is that the award will vest at 100%. See further disclosures related to our stock-based compensation plans in “Note (13) Stock-Based Compensation Plan.”

(o) Engineering and Product Development

Engineering and product development costs, which consist primarily of the salary and related benefits costs of our technical staff, as well as the cost of materials used in product development, are expensed as incurred.

(p) Foreign Currency

For our foreign subsidiaries whose functional currencies are not the U.S. dollar, assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. The results of operations are translated using an average exchange rate for the period. The effects of rate fluctuations in translating assets and liabilities of these international operations into U.S. dollars are included in accumulated other comprehensive earnings in stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains or losses are included in net earnings. For the year ended December 31, 2024, net foreign currency transaction losses were $203 thousand. For the year ended December 31, 2023, net foreign currency transaction gains were $9 thousand.

(q) Income Taxes

We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method, as described in ASC Topic 740 –Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized.

Recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions in our financial statements involves a determination of whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination with the presumption that the tax position will be examined by the appropriate taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information. Our policy is to record interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits as additional income taxes in the statement of operations. See “Note (11) Income Taxes” for additional information.

(r) Net Earnings Per Common Share

Net earnings per common share - basic is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Net earnings per common share - diluted is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during each period. Common share equivalents represent unvested shares of restricted stock and stock options and are calculated using the treasury stock method. Common share equivalents are excluded from the calculation if their effect is anti-dilutive.

The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of weighted average common shares outstanding - basic to weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding - diluted and the average number of potentially dilutive securities that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect was anti-dilutive:

Years Ended December 31,
20242023
Weighted average common shares outstanding–basic12,151,91311,461,399
Potentially dilutive securities:
Unvested shares of restricted stock and employee stock options87,245318,513
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding–diluted12,239,15811,779,912
Average number of potentially dilutive securities excluded from calculation612,794140,079

(s) Effect of Recently Adopted Amendments to Authoritative Accounting Guidance

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07,Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”) which amends the guidance for disclosures for reportable segments. ASU 2023-07 introduced new requirements to disclose significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), extends certain annual disclosures to interim periods, clarifies that single reportable segment entities must apply ASC 280 –Segment Reporting in its entirety, permits more than one measure of segment profit or loss to be reported under certain conditions, and requires disclosure of the title and position of the CODM. Our adoption of ASU 2023-07 had no impact on our consolidated financial statements. We have retrospectively applied the amendments to our annual footnote disclosures for the years presented and will apply the amendments to our interim footnote disclosures beginning January 1, 2025 as permitted.

(t) Effect of Recently Issued Amendments to Authoritative Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03,Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”) that requires additional disclosure of certain costs and expenses, including amounts of inventory purchases, employee compensation, and depreciation and amortization included in each income statement line item. ASU 2024-03 also requires disclosure of the total amount of selling expenses and our definition of selling expenses. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and may be adopted on a prospective basis at the effective date or retrospectively applied to all periods presented. We do not believe there will be any impact on our financial statements and are evaluating the impact of the amendments on footnote disclosures to our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a new final rule in Release 33-11275,The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, which requires the inclusion of climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports. Among other things, the new rule requires disclosure of material climate-related risks, activities related to adapting to or mitigating such risks, related oversight activities, and information on climate-related targets or goals. Information is also required of certain greenhouse gas emissions. Disclosure requirements were to begin phasing in for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, however on April 4, 2024, the SEC issued a voluntary stay (SEC Release 33-11280) in response to pending litigation. Therefore, the implementation dates are currently on hold. We are monitoring SEC developments and evaluating the impact of the new rule on its financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09,Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). The amendments require entities to annually disclose the income tax rate reconciliation using both amounts and percentages, considering several categories of reconciling items, including state and local income taxes, foreign tax effects, tax credits and nontaxable or nondeductible items, among others. Disclosure of the reconciling items is subject to a quantitative threshold and disaggregation by nature and jurisdiction. The amendments also require entities to disclose net income taxes paid or received to federal, state and foreign jurisdictions, as well as by individual jurisdiction, subject to a five percent quantitative threshold. The amendments may be adopted on a prospective or retrospective basis and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We do not believe there will be any impact on our financial statements and are evaluating the impact of the amendments on footnote disclosures to our consolidated financial statements.

(u) Subsequent Events

We have assessed our operations and determined that there were no material subsequent events requiring adjustment to, or disclosure in, our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 other than those described in “Note (19) Subsequent Events.”

(3)ACQUISITION

On March 12, 2024, we completed the acquisition of Alfamation S.p.A., an Italian joint-stock company (“Alfamation™”) headquartered in Milan, Italy. Alfamation™ is a leading global provider of state-of-the-art test and measurement solutions for the automotive, life sciences and specialty consumer electronics markets. Alfamation™ is included in our Electronic Test operating segment. The acquisition of Alfamation™ deepens our presence in the automotive/EV and life science markets, expands our exposure in consumer electronics, extends our geographic reach with a sizable footprint in Europe, and widens our portfolio of products and solutions. Additionally, we believe Alfamation™ brings engineering talent and a management team that culturally aligns with our mission to provide innovative, engineered solutions that address the high-value challenges of our customers. The aggregate purchase price was approximately €20 million comprised of: (i) €18 million, or $19.7 million, in cash; and (ii)187,432 shares of our common stock, valued at $2.1 million based on the closing price of our stock on the date of acquisition. The cash portion of the purchase price was subject to customary working capital adjustments. These adjustments were finalized in June 2024 and resulted in recording an additional €129 thousand, or $141 thousand of cash purchase price for assets delivered at closing in excess of agreed upon thresholds. The liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition included debt of approximately €10.3 million, or $11.3 million. The debt assumed is discussed further in “Note (10) Debt.” Total acquisition costs incurred to complete this transaction were $1.2 million. Acquisition costs were expensed as incurred and included in general and administrative expense.

This acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination using purchase accounting, and, accordingly, the results of Alfamation™ have been included in our consolidated results of operations from the date of acquisition. During the fourth quarter of 2024 we completed our allocation of the estimated fair values as of March 12, 2024, with final adjustments made primarily to inventories, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. The “inventory step-up” of approximately $1.6 million was the most significant adjustment. Partially offsetting the decrease in customer backlog were increases to acquired technology and customer relationships. Other less significant changes affected property and equipment, other current assets, accrued expenses and deferred tax liability. The excess of the purchase price over the identifiable intangible and net tangible assets was allocated to goodwill and is not deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill is attributed to synergies that are expected to result from the operations of the combined businesses.

The fair value of the net assets acquired, and net liabilities assumed, has been allocated as follows:

(in thousands)March 12, 2024
Goodwill$9,883
Identifiable intangible assets13,332
Tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Cash1,088
Trade accounts receivable6,061
Inventories13,117
Other current assets1,468
Property and equipment1,739
Other assets1,755
Accounts payable(4,669)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(5,221)
Deferred tax liability(2,326)
Debt (current and long-term)(11,274)
Other non-current liabilities(3,052)
Total purchase price$21,901

We estimated the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired using the income approach. Identifiable intangible assets acquired include customer relationships, customer backlog, technology and a tradename. We are amortizing the finite-lived intangible assets acquired over their estimated useful lives based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are expected to be consumed.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of Alfamation™’s identifiable intangible assets and their estimated useful lives as of the acquisition date:

Fair ValueWeighted Average Estimated Useful Life
(in thousands) · (in years)
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships$8,19620.0
Technology3,16910.0
Total finite-lived intangible assets11,365
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trade name1,967
Total intangible assets$13,332

For the period from March 13, 2024, to December 31, 2024, Alfamation™ contributed $25.0 million of revenue and had a net loss of $621 thousand.

The following unaudited pro forma information gives effect to the acquisition of Alfamation™ as if the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2023. These proforma summaries do not reflect any operating efficiencies or costs savings that may be achieved by the combined businesses. These proforma summaries are presented for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been had the acquisition taken place as of that date, nor are they indicative of future consolidated results of operations:

Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands except per share data)20242023
Revenue$135,753$150,548
Net earnings$2,848$11,560
Diluted earnings per share$0.23$0.97

The pro forma results shown above do not reflect the impact on general and administrative expense of investment advisory costs, legal costs and other costs of $1.2 million incurred by us as a direct result of the transaction.

In connection with the acquisition, we entered into a lease agreement (the “Lease Agreement”) with the former owner of Alfamation™ who will continue to serve as the managing director of Alfamation™ under our ownership. The Lease Agreement commenced on March 12, 2024, and will last forsix years. It will be automatically renewed for the same period of time unless terminated by either party. Under the terms of the Lease Agreement, Alfamation will lease warehouse and office space totaling about 52 thousand square feet. Alfamation™ will pay a yearly lease payment of €260 thousand broken up into two equal payments. At the date of the signing of the Lease Agreement, the yearly lease payment equated to approximately $284 thousand.

(4)FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The interest rate swap agreement we entered into in connection with our Term Note, as discussed further in “Note (2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and “Note (10) Debt,”, is measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 2 inputs. The contingent consideration liability on our balance sheets is measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs. Our contingent consideration liability is a result of our acquisition of Acculogic on December 21, 2021, and represents the estimated fair value of the additional cash consideration payable that is contingent upon sales to Electric Vehicle (“EV”) or battery customers. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we adjusted the liability down $123 thousand and $294 thousand due to a reduction in our forecast for sales to EV and battery customers in the five-year period following the acquisition. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we classified a portion of the liability as current. As of December 31, 2023, the entire liability was classified as long-term. The changes to this contingent consideration liability are included within general and administrative expenses on our statement of operations.

The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about assets and (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Amounts at · Fair Value Measurement Using
(in thousands) · Fair Value · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3
Contingent consideration long-term liability – Acculogic$(825)$-$-$(825)
Contingent consideration current liability – Acculogic$(62)$-$-$(62)
Interest rate swap$117$-$117$-
Amounts at · Fair Value Measurement Using
(in thousands) · Fair Value · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3
Contingent consideration liability – Acculogic$(1,093)$-$-$(1,093)
Interest rate swap$285$-$285$-

Changes in the fair value of our Level 3 contingent consideration liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

(in thousands)
Total Contingent Consideration Liability Balance - January 1, 2023$1,363
Adjustment to contingent consideration liability in connection with the acquisition of Acculogic(294)
Impact of foreign currency translation adjustments24
Total Contingent Consideration Liability Balance - December 31, 2023$1,093
Adjustment to contingent consideration liability in connection with the acquisition of Acculogic(123)
Impact of foreign currency translation adjustments(83)
Total Contingent Consideration Liability Balance – December 31, 2024$887
(5)GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

We have three operating segments which are also our reporting units: Electronic Test, Environmental Technologies and Process Technologies. Goodwill and intangible assets on our balance sheets are the result of our acquisitions.

Goodwill

Changes in the amount of the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

(in thousands)
Balance - January 1, 2023$21,605
Impact of foreign currency translation adjustments123
Balance - December 31, 2023$21,728
Alfamation acquisition (Electronic Test segment)9,883
Impact of foreign currency translation adjustments (all goodwill)(867)
Balance - December 31, 2024$30,744

Goodwill was comprised of the following:

December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Electronic Test$12,567$3,436
Environmental Technologies1,8171,817
Process Technologies16,36016,475
Total Goodwill$30,744$21,728

Intangible Assets

Changes in the amount of the carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

(in thousands)
Balance - January 1, 2023$8,369
Impact of foreign currency translation adjustments29
Balance - December 31, 20238,398
Alfamation acquisition1,967
Impact of foreign currency translation adjustments(190)
Balance - December 31, 2024$10,175

Changes in the amount of the carrying value of finite-lived intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

(in thousands)
Balance - January 1, 2023$10,190
Impact of foreign currency translation adjustments102
Amortization(2,094)
Balance - December 31, 20238,198
Alfamation™ acquisition11,365
Impact of foreign currency translation adjustments(817)
Amortization(2,545)
Balance - December 31, 2024$16,201

The following tables provide further detail about our intangible assets at December 31, 2024 and 2023:

(in thousands)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships$23,912$11,496$12,416
Technology5,7862,0013,785
Patents590590-
Backlog481481-
Software270270-
Trade name140140-
Total finite-lived intangible assets31,17914,97816,201
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks10,17510,175
Total intangible assets$41,354$14,978$26,376
(in thousands)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships$16,407$9,687$6,720
Technology2,8951,4171,478
Patents590590-
Backlog499499-
Software270270-
Trade name140140-
Total finite-lived intangible assets20,80112,6038,198
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks8,3988,398
Total intangible assets$29,199$12,603$16,596

We generally amortize our finite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are expected to be consumed, or on a straight-line basis, if an alternate amortization method cannot be reliably determined. Any such alternate amortization method would be based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are expected to be consumed. None of our intangible assets have any residual value.

The following table sets forth the estimated annual amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter at December 31, 2024:

(in thousands)
2025$3,184
20262,393
20271,855
20281,531
20291,227
Thereafter6,011
Total estimated amortization of finite-lived intangible assets$16,201

Impairment of Goodwill and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets

During October 2024 and 2023, we assessed our goodwill and indefinite life intangible asset for impairment in accordance with the requirements of ASC 350 using a quantitative approach. Our goodwill impairment assessment is based upon the income approach, which estimates the fair value of our reporting units based upon a discounted cash flow approach. This fair value is then reconciled to our market capitalization at year end with an appropriate control premium. The discount rate used in 2024 for the discounted cash flows ranged between 19.5% and 20.5% depending on the reporting unit. The discount rate used in 2023 for the discounted cash flows ranged between 14.5% and 16.0% depending on the reporting unit. The selection of the rates in each year was based upon our analysis of market-based estimates of capital costs and discount rates. The determination of the fair value of our reporting units requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions including the selection of control premiums, discount rates, terminal growth rates, forecasts of revenue and expense growth rates, income tax rates, changes in working capital, depreciation, amortization and capital expenditures. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on either the fair value of the reporting unit or the amount of the goodwill impairment charge.

During the goodwill impairment assessment in both 2024 and 2023, we compared the fair value of our reporting units with their carrying values. This assessment indicatedno impairment existed as the fair value of the reporting units exceeded their carrying values in both 2024 and 2023.

During the indefinite life intangible asset impairment assessment in both 2024 and 2023, we compared the fair value of our indefinite life intangible assets with their carrying values. This assessment indicated no impairment existed as the fair value of the indefinite life intangible assets exceeded their carrying values in both 2024 and 2023.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Finite-lived Intangible Assets

During 2024 and 2023, we did not review any of our long-lived assets for impairment as there were no events or changes in business circumstances that would indicate an impairment might exist.

(6)REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

The following tables provide additional information about our revenue from contracts with customers, including revenue by customer and product type and revenue by market. See also “Note (17) Segment Information” for information about revenue by operating segment and geographic region.

Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Revenue by customer type:
End user$105,955$85,397
OEM/Integrator/Distributor24,73537,905
$130,690$123,302
Revenue by product type:
Thermal test$17,822$21,344
Thermal process33,78344,914
Semiconductor test24,08430,235
Video imaging7,6439,086
Flying probe and in-circuit testers9,3406,981
Alfamation™ products23,383-
Service/other14,63510,742
$130,690$123,302
Revenue by market:
Semi$48,708$65,735
Industrial13,38214,310
Automotive (including Electric Vehicles)32,8719,895
Life Sciences5,4004,856
Defense/aerospace15,31712,537
Security2,9463,688
Other12,06612,281
$130,690$123,302

Major Customers

During the year ended December 31, 2024, one customer accounted for 13% of our consolidated revenue. This revenue was primarily generated by our Electronic Test segment. During the year ended December 31, 2023, this same customer accounted for 13% of our consolidated revenue.

(7)INVENTORIES

Inventories held at December 31 were comprised of the following:

(in thousands)20242023
Raw materials$16,109$15,948
Work in process5,9401,563
Inventory consigned to others28898
Finished goods4,5002,480
Total inventories$26,837$20,089
(8)LEASES

As discussed in “Note (2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies; (k) Leases,” we account for our leases in accordance with ASC 842. We lease our offices, warehouse facilities and certain equipment under non-cancellable operating leases that expire at various dates through 2032. Total operating lease and short-term lease costs for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were as follows:

Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Operating lease cost$1,878$1,590
Short-term lease cost$14$13

The following is additional information about our leases:

December 31,
2024 · 2023
Range of remaining lease terms (in years)0.5to7.20.3to7.3
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)5.84.3
Weighted average discount rate6.6%4.6%

Maturities of lease liabilities at December 31, 2024 were as follows:

(in thousands)
2025$2,576
20262,394
20272,222
20281,655
20291,541
Thereafter2,623
Total lease payments$13,011
Less imputed interest(2,001)
Total present value of lease liabilities$11,010

Cash Flow Information

Total amortization of ROU assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $1.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

Lease Modifications and Additions

Supplemental cash flow information (non-cash increases to operating lease liabilities and ROU assets) was $5.7 million and $0.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

As disclosed in “Note (3) Acquisition,” on March 12, 2024, we acquired the stock of Alfamation™, and as such, we assumed several leases. In addition, we also entered into the Lease Agreement for the seller-owned facility where Alfamation™ has its principal operations. The leased premises include warehouse and office space totaling approximately 52 thousand square feet. The impact of the assumption and execution of these leases was a non-cash increase in our ROU assets and operating lease liabilities of approximately $1.7 million at the date of the acquisition.

Separately, during the year ended December 31, 2024, we also extended several building leases for certain of our facilities located in the U.S., the Netherlands and Singapore. At the effective dates of these extensions, we recorded non-cash increases in our ROU assets and operating lease liabilities totaling approximately $5.7 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the primary non-cash increases were due to the addition of a new lease in Singapore and the extension of a lease in the Netherlands.

(9)OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Other current liabilities at December 31 were comprised of the following:

(in thousands)20242023
Accrued warranty$802$648
Accrued taxes8757
Current portion of deferred grant proceeds7055
Accrued interest2452
Current portion of contingent consideration62-
Other687669
Total other current liabilities$1,732$1,481
(10)DEBT

Letters of Credit

We have issued letters of credit as the security deposits for certain of our domestic leases. These letters of credit are secured by pledged certificates of deposit which are classified as Restricted Certificates of Deposit on our consolidated balance sheets. The terms of our leases require us to renew these letters of credit at least 30 days prior to their expiration dates for successive terms of not less than one year until lease expiration. Our outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following:

(in thousands) · L/C · Lease · Letters of Credit Amount Outstanding
FacilityOriginal L/C Issue DateExpiration DateExpiration DateDec. 31 2024Dec. 31 2023
Mt. Laurel, NJ3/29/20104/30/20254/30/2031$50$50
Mansfield, MA10/27/201012/31/20252/29/20325050
$100$100

Credit Facility

On October 15, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), we entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with M&T Bank (“M&T”) which, on October 28, 2021, was amended by the Joinder and Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement and which, on December 30, 2021, was further amended by the Joinder and Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (as amended, the “Loan Agreement”).

The Loan Agreement included a $25 million non-revolving delayed draw term note (the “Term Note”) and a $10 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility” and together with the Term Note, the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility had afive-year contract period (the “Contract Period”) that began on the Closing Date and expired on October 15, 2026, and draws under the Term Note were permissible fortwo years.

On September 20, 2022, we further amended the Loan Agreement by entering into a Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the Loan Agreement, as amended by the Third Amendment, the “Amended Loan Agreement”) and the Third Amended and Restated Delayed Draw Term Note. Under the Amended Loan Agreement, the maximum loan amount that we may borrow under the Term Note increased from $25 million to $50.5 million. Under the Amended Loan Agreement, the maturity date of the Term Note and Revolving Facility were also extended to September 19, 2027.

On May 2, 2024, we entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”), which extended the period during which we may request advances under the Term Note until May 2, 2026, and the maturity date for the Term Note and Revolving Facility was extended from September 19, 2027 to May 2, 2031.

On December 18, 2024, we entered into a Joinder and Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Fifth Amendment”) and related agreements (collectively, together with Loan Agreement, the Amended Loan Agreement, the Fourth Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”) with M&T Bank to add our subsidiary, inTEST Italy, Inc., as a subsidiary guarantor under the Credit Agreement.

At December 31, 2024, we hadnot borrowed any amounts under the $10 million Revolving Facility and based on our leverage, our unused facility fee was 0.15%. Our borrowings under the Term Note are discussed below and occurred prior to entering into the Amended Loan Agreement. Our available funding under the Term Note at December 31, 2024 was $30 million.

The principal balance of the Revolving Facility and the principal balance of any amount drawn under the Term Note accrues interest based on the secured overnight financing rate for U.S. government securities (“SOFR”) or a bank-defined base rate plus an applicable margin, depending on leverage. Each draw under the Term Note will have an option for us of either (i) up to a five-year amortizing term loan with a balloon due at maturity, or (ii) up to a five-year term with up to seven years amortization with a balloon due at maturity. Any amortization greater than five years will be subject to an excess cash flow recapture. The Amended Loan Agreement also allows us to enter into hedging contracts with M&T, including interest rate swap agreements, interest rate cap agreements, interest rate collar agreements, or any other agreements or that are designed to protect us against fluctuations in interest rates or currency exchange rates.

The Credit Agreement contains customary default provisions, including but not limited to the failure by us to repay obligations when due, violation of provisions or representations provided in the Credit Agreement, bankruptcy by us, suspension of our business or any of our subsidiaries and certain material judgments. After expiration of the Contract Period or if a continued event of default occurs, interest will accrue on the principal balance at a rate of 2% in excess of the then applicable non-default interest rate. The Credit Agreement includes customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants, including a maximum ratio of consolidated funded debt to consolidated EBITDA of not more than 3.0 to 1.0 and a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.0. Our obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by liens on substantially all of our tangible and intangible assets that are owned as of the Closing Date or acquired thereafter. At December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all of the covenants included in the Credit Facility including the debt covenants of the Credit Agreement.

On October 28, 2021, we drew $12 million under the Term Note to finance the acquisition of Videology® and we also entered into an interest rate swap agreement with M&T as of this date which is designed to protect us against fluctuations in interest rates during the five-year repayment and amortization period. As a result, the annual interest rate we expect to pay for this draw under the Term Note is fixed at approximately 3.2% based on current leverage.

On December 29, 2021, we drew $8.5 million under the Term Note to finance the acquisition of Acculogic. We did not enter into an interest rate swap agreement with M&T related to this draw. The annual interest rate we expect to pay for this draw under the Term Note is variable. At December 31, 2024, it was approximately 6.6% based on current leverage. Effective March 1, 2024, this rate was approximately 6.4%.

The following table sets forth the remaining maturities of our Term Note:

(in thousands)
2025$4,100
20263,842
Total remaining maturities of our Term Note$7,942

Alfamation™*** Debt***

In connection with our acquisition of Alfamation™ as discussed in “Note (3) Acquisition,” we assumed debt which totaled $11.3 million as of the acquisition date (the “Alfamation Debt”). As of December 31, 2024, the Alfamation Debt is comprised of $4.1 million of both fixed and variable rate bank issued term loans spread across several different institutions with monthly, quarterly or half-year repayment schedules and maturity dates running through December 7, 2028, as well as $3.0 million of short-term variable rate financing backed by Alfamation™’s accounts receivable, with a quarterly repayment schedule. The short-term financing variable rate at December 31, 2024 was 3.9%. At December 31, 2024, the weighted average interest rate payable on the bank issued term loans was 1.18% for fixed rate debt,4.35% for variable rate debt, and the overall weighted average interest rate for the bank issued term loans was 3.47%.

The following table sets for the remaining maturities for our Alfamation Debt:

(in thousands)
2025$3,394
2026929
2027515
20282,252
Total remaining maturities of our Alfamation Debt$7,090
(11)INCOME TAXES

We are subject to Federal and certain state income taxes. In addition, we are taxed in certain foreign countries.

Earnings (loss) before income taxes were as follows:

Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Domestic$4,889$9,600
Foreign(1,435)1,448
Total$3,454$11,048

Income tax expense (benefit) was as follows:

Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Current
Domestic – Federal$1,221$2,139
Domestic – state230202
Foreign(71)522
Total$1,380$2,863
Deferred
Domestic – Federal$(1,186)$(1,052)
Domestic – state(262)31
Foreign631(136)
Total(817)(1,157)
Income tax expense$563$1,706

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards as well as temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The following is a summary of the significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2024 and 2023:

December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Deferred tax assets:
Capitalized research and development costs$3,272$2,320
Operating lease liabilities1,870859
Accrued vacation pay and stock-based compensation532433
Inventories434395
Foreign intangible assets403369
Net operating loss (state and foreign)381245
Acquisition costs4344
Allowance for credit losses4544
Accrued warranty2526
Other15162
Total7,1564,797
Valuation allowance(261)(245)
Deferred tax assets6,8954,552
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets(4,673)(1,949)
Right-of-use assets(1,821)(762)
Depreciation of property and equipment(334)(404)
Deferred tax liabilities(6,828)(3,115)
Net deferred tax assets$67$1,437

The net change in the valuation allowance for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was an increase of $16 thousand and $18 thousand, respectively. In assessing the ability to realize the deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. In order to fully realize the total deferred tax assets, we will need to generate future taxable income prior to the expiration of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards which expire in various years through 2044.

An analysis of the effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and a reconciliation from the expected statutory rate of 21% is as follows:

Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Expected income tax expense at U.S. statutory rate$726$2,320
Increase (decrease) in tax from:
Subpart F income from foreign subsidiaries145184
NOL carryforwards utilized(136)39
Stock compensation201(329)
Global intangible low taxed income-87
Nondeductible expenses1721
Current year tax credits (foreign and research)(364)(367)
Domestic tax benefit, net of Federal benefit321(167)
Changes in valuation allowance1618
Foreign income tax rate differences96109
Section 250 foreign derived intangible income deduction(537)(272)
Acquisition costs71-
Other763
Income tax expense$563$1,706

At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we did not have an accrual for uncertain tax positions.

We file U.S. income tax returns and multiple state and foreign income tax returns. With few exceptions, the U.S. and state income tax returns filed for the tax years ended December 31, 2021 and thereafter are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2024, we have federal net operating losses of $430 thousand of which $287 thousand can be carried forward indefinitely. The remaining federal net operating losses will begin to expire in 2032, if not utilized.

(12)LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time we may be a party to legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings the resolution of which we believe could have a material effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or long-term liquidity. We record accruals for such contingencies to the extent that we conclude it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be estimated.

(13)STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN

As of December 31, 2024, we had unvested restricted stock awards and stock options granted under stock-based compensation plans. On June 21, 2023, our stockholders approved the inTEST Corporation 2023 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”) which replaced the Fourth Amended and Restated 2014 Stock Plan (the “2014 Plan”). No further awards can be granted under the 2014 Plan. The maximum number of shares of common stock available for grant and issuance under the 2023 Plan is (a)350,000, plus (b) the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2014 Plan on the date the 2023 Plan was approved by stockholders, plus (c) any shares of common stock that are subject to awards granted under the 2014 Plan that expire, are forfeited or canceled or terminate for any other reason on or after the date the 2023 Plan was approved by stockholders, without the issuance of shares. The number of shares available to be issued under the 2023 Plan as of the date of its approval was 1,117,942. Consistent with prior years’ performance-based awards, we reserve additional shares in the event that the performance achieves maximum levels. In aggregate, as of December 31, 2024, we have 45,618 shares reserved for performance in excess of target. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining authorization for issue under the 2023 Plan was 877,810.

The following table summarizes the compensation expense we recorded during 2024 and 2023 related to unvested shares of restricted stock, performance-based restricted stock awards and stock options:

Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Cost of revenues$144$104
Selling expense5041
Engineering and product development expense2919
General and administrative expense1,6341,883
Total stock-based compensation expense$1,857$2,047

At December 31, 2024, total compensation expense to be recognized in future periods is $3.0 million. The weighted average period over which this expense is expected to be recognized is 2.1 years. There wasno compensation expense capitalized in 2024 or 2023.

Stock Options

The fair value for stock options granted during 2024 and 2023 was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

Years Ended December 31,
20242023
Risk-free interest rate3.98%3.93%
Dividend yield--
Expected common stock market price volatility factor.57.57
Weighted average expected life of stock options (years)6.256.25

The per share weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $6.55 and $9.43, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 was $189 thousand and $1.5 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes the activity related to stock options for the year ended December 31, 2024:

Weighted
Weighted · Average · Aggregate
Average · Remaining · Intrinsic
NumberExerciseContractualValue
Stock Optionsof SharesPriceTerm (yrs)(in thousands)
Outstanding, January 1, 2024505,006$10.46
Granted165,36411.33
Exercised(30,080)5.41
Canceled(37,697)11.4
Outstanding, December 31, 2024602,593$10.927.3$242
Exercisable260,853$9.926.2$217
Expected to vest341,740$11.698.2$25

Restricted Stock Awards

The following table summarizes the activity related to unvested restricted stock awards for the year ended December 31, 2024:

Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested shares outstanding, January 1, 2024189,784$11.51
Granted138,83811.38
Vested(103,666)9.86
Forfeited(16,174)12.35
Unvested shares outstanding, December 31, 2024208,782$12.18

The total fair value of the restricted stock awards that vested during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $0.8 million and $3.1 million, respectively, as of the vesting dates of these awards.

Performance-Based Awards

On August 24, 2020, our new President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) received a performance-based restricted stock award totaling 75,162 shares with a vesting date of August 24, 2023. These shares were valued at $345 thousand as of the date of grant. Per the terms of the award, the final vesting percentage could range from 0% to 150% of the number of shares awarded on August 24, 2020. On June 14, 2021, our new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) received a performance-based restricted stock award totaling 5,953 shares. These shares were valued at $100 thousand as of the date of grant. The vesting provisions of this award are the same as the performance-based award granted to our CEO on August 24, 2020. The final vesting percentage is based on the achievement of certain performance metrics, including revenue compound annual growth rate and diluted earnings per share excluding amortization of intangibles, for specified time periods as determined by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. At December 31, 2022, we had estimated that these awards would vest at 150% of the original amount based on our assessment of the probable achievement against the relevant performance metrics. These awards vested at the 150% level on August 24, 2023. As a result,40,557 additional shares of common stock were issued. At the original grant dates of these awards, shares totaling 100% of the respective awards were issued. These additional shares issued on August 24, 2023 represented the additional 50% that vested.

On March 10, 2021, we issued performance-based restricted stock awards totaling 18,000 shares to members of the senior management within our operating segments. These shares were valued at $191 thousand as of the date of grant. During the first quarter of 2023,6,000 of these shares were forfeited when the individual to whom they had been granted resigned from his position with us. The remaining 12,000 shares vested on the third anniversary of the grant date at vesting percentages of 75% for 6,000 of the shares and 100% for the remaining 6,000 shares. The final vesting percentages were based on the achievement of certain performance metrics related to the operating results of the business units for which these members of management are responsible.

On October 1, 2021, we issued performance-based restricted stock awards totaling 5,000 shares to a member of senior management. These shares were valued at $59 thousand as of the date of grant. These shares will vest on January 1, 2025 at a vesting percentage that could range from 0% to 150% of the number of shares awarded on October 1, 2021. The final vesting percentage will be based on the achievement of certain performance metrics, including revenue compound annual growth rate and diluted earnings per share excluding amortization of intangibles, for specified time periods. During the fourth quarter of 2023, we reduced the expected final vesting percentage for these shares from 100% to 50% based on our current projection for the performance metrics for the relevant measurement period. At September 30, 2024, this estimate was further reduced to 0% based on our current assessment of the probable achievement against the relevant performance metrics. These adjustments were recorded in general and administrative expense in our statements of operations. At December 31, 2024 our estimate for this award remained at 0%.

On March 9, 2022, our CEO and CFO received performance-based restricted stock awards totaling 20,493 shares. These shares were valued at $200 thousand as of the date of grant. These shares vest on the third anniversary of the grant date at a vesting percentage that could range from 0% to 150% of the number of shares awarded on March 9, 2022. The final vesting percentage will be based on the achievement of certain performance metrics, including revenue compound annual growth rate, for specified time periods as determined by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. During the fourth quarter of 2023, we reduced the expected final vesting percentage for these shares from 100% to 50% based on our current projection for the performance metrics for the relevant measurement period. At September 30, 2024, this estimate was further reduced to 0% based on our current assessment of the probable achievement against the relevant performance metrics. These adjustments were recorded in general and administrative expense in our statements of operations. At December 31, 2024 our estimate for this award remained at 0%.

On March 8, 2023, our CEO, CFO and certain other members of our senior management received performance-based restricted stock awards totaling 18,888 shares valued at $303 thousand as of the date of grant. These shares vest on the third anniversary of the grant date at a vesting percentage that could range from 0% to 150% of the number of shares of restricted stock awarded on March 8, 2023. The final vesting percentage will be based on the achievement of certain performance metrics related to consolidated revenue for specified time periods as determined by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we reduced this estimate from 100% to 50% based on our current projections for the performance metrics for the relevant measurement period. The adjustment for this award was recorded in general and administrative expense in our statements of operations.

On May 8, 2023 the newly appointed president of our Environmental Technologies segment received performance-based restricted stock awards totaling 5,081 shares valued at $108 thousand as of the date of grant. These shares vest on the third anniversary of the grant date at a vesting percentage that could range from 0% to 150% of the number of shares of restricted stock awarded on May 8, 2023. The final vesting percentage will be based on the achievement of certain performance metrics including revenue and income from operations for specified time periods. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we reduced this estimate from 100% to 50% based on our current projections for the performance metrics for the relevant measurement period. The adjustment for this award was recorded in general and administrative expense in our statements of operations.

On January 16, 2024 the newly appointed president of our Process Technologies segment received performance-based restricted stock awards totaling 8,231 shares valued at $100 thousand as of the date of grant. These shares vest on the third anniversary of the grant date at a vesting percentage that could range from 0% to 150% of the number of shares of restricted stock awarded on January 16, 2024. The final vesting percentage will be based on the achievement of certain performance metrics including revenue and income from operations for specified time periods. As of December 31, 2024, we have estimated that these shares will vest at 100% of the original amount based on our assessment of the probable achievement against the relevant performance metrics.

On March 6, 2024, our CEO, CFO and the Division Presidents of our three operating segments received restricted stock awards totaling 33,539 shares valued at $380 thousand as of the date of grant. These shares vest on the third anniversary of the grant date at a vesting percentage that could range from 0% to 150% of the number of shares awarded on March 6, 2024. The final vesting percentage will be based on the achievement of certain performance metrics related to adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2026 as determined by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. At December 31, 2024, we have estimated that these shares will vest at 100% of the original amount based on our assessment of the probable achievement against the relevant performance metrics.

(14)EQUITY

On November 20, 2023, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan (the “Repurchase Plan”) whereby we could repurchase shares of our common stock on the open market with a total aggregate repurchase amount of up to $10 million until November 17, 2024. We repurchased 141,117 shares with a fair value of $1.0 million through the expiration date of the Repurchase Plan. Those repurchased shares were retired as of December 31, 2024, and no new authorization has been issued.

On May 11, 2023, we entered into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) pursuant to which we issued and sold 921,797 shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of $20 million between May 11, 2023, and May 31, 2023. We received net proceeds from the sale of these shares of $19.2 million after payment of commissions of 3.0% of the gross proceeds and other fees related to the sale of these shares.

(15)EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

The inTEST Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) was adopted by our Board of Directors in April 2021 subject to approval by our stockholders, which occurred on June 23, 2021 at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The ESPP provides our eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase common stock through accumulated payroll deductions at a discounted purchase price. The ESPP became effective on October 1, 2021.

The ESPP provides that an aggregate of up to 250,000 shares of our common stock will be available for issuance under the ESPP. The shares of our common stock purchasable under the ESPP will be shares of authorized but unissued or reacquired shares, including shares repurchased by us on the open market. Purchases are made at the end of each calendar quarter at 85% of the fair market value on the purchase date. Eligible participants are limited to purchasing $25 thousand of grant date fair value in a calendar year in accordance with Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. At December 31, 2024,190,393 shares remain available for purchase under the ESPP.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, employees purchased 16,674 shares of our stock through the ESPP at a cost of $140 thousand. The closing market price on the dates of purchase were $13.25, $9.88, $7.30 and $8.59, respectively. The prices paid by employees were $11.26, $8.40, $6.20 and $7.30, respectively, which represented a 15% discount. The total amount of the discount of $24 was recorded as employee compensation expense, a component of general and administrative expense, in our consolidated statements of operations.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, employees purchased 11,780 shares of our stock through the ESPP at a cost of $174. The closing market price on the dates of purchase were $20.74, $26.26, $15.17 and $13.60, respectively. The prices paid by employees were $17.63, $22.32, $12.89 and $11.56, respectively, which represented a 15% discount. The total amount of the discount of $31 was recorded as employee compensation expense, a component of general and administrative expense, in our consolidated statements of operations.

(16)EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

We have defined contribution 401(k) plans for our employees who work in the U.S. These plans include the inTEST Corporation Incentive Savings Plan (the “inTEST Plan”) and the Ambrell Corporation Savings & Profit Sharing Plan (the “Ambrell Plan”). During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, the Ambrell Plan, which is discussed further below, was merged into the inTEST Plan.

As of December 31, 2024, all permanent employees of Acculogic Ltd, Ambrell®, inTEST Corporation, inTEST EMS LLC, Temptronic Corporation and Videology®, who are at least 18 years of age, are eligible to participate in the inTEST Plan. We match employee contributions dollar for dollar up to 10% of the employee’s annual compensation, with a maximum limit of $5 thousand. Employer contributions vest ratably over four years. Matching contributions are discretionary.

Prior to the merger with the inTEST Plan, all permanent employees of Ambrell® were immediately eligible to participate in the Ambrell Plan upon employment and were eligible for employer matching contributions after completing six months of service, as defined in the Ambrell Plan. The Ambrell Plan allowed eligible employees to make voluntary contributions up to 100% of compensation, up to the federal government contribution limits. We made a matching contribution of 50% of each employee’s contributions up to a maximum of 10% of the employee’s deferral with a maximum limit of $5 thousand.

Employees of Alfamation™ in Italy are entitled to Trattamento di Fine Rapporto (“TFR”), commonly referred to as an employee leaving indemnity, which represents deferred compensation for employees. Under Italian law, an entity is obligated to accrue for TFR on an individual employee basis payable to each individual upon termination of employment (including both voluntary and involuntary dismissal). The expense is recognized in personnel costs in our consolidated statements of operations and the required accrual is included in Other Liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2024, the amount recorded in Other Liabilities for TFR was $1.4 million.

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded expense for matching contributions to both plans of $776 thousand and $767 thousand, respectively.

(17)SEGMENT INFORMATION

We have three operating segments which are also our reportable segments and reporting units: Electronic Test (which includes our semiconductor test equipment, flying probe and in-circuit testers), Environmental Technologies (which includes our thermal test, process and storage products) and Process Technologies (which includes our induction heating and video imaging products). We operate our business worldwide and sell our products both domestically and internationally. All of our segments sell to semiconductor manufacturers, third-party test and assembly houses and ATE manufacturers and to a variety of markets outside of the semi market, including the industrial, automotive, life sciences, defense/aerospace, security and other markets.

Our management team, including our CEO who is also our CODM as defined under U.S. GAAP, evaluates the performance of our operating segments primarily on income from divisional operations which represents divisional revenue, less associated costs of revenue and other divisional costs, and excludes interest expense, other income (expense), corporate expenses and acquired intangible amortization. Other divisional costs represent engineering and product development costs, selling expenses, general and administrative expenses directly attributable to the division.

(in thousands) · Electronic Test · Environmental Technologies · Process Technologies · Corporate & Other · Consolidated
Revenue$63,878$28,898$37,914$-$130,690
Cost of revenue35,84317,78021,643-75,266
Other divisional costs19,3039,00211,299-39,604
Division operating income8,7322,1164,972-15,820
Acquired intangible amortization2,5452,545
Corporate expenses9,8819,881
Operating income8,7322,1164,972(12,426)3,394
Interest expense---(846)(846)
Other income---906906
Earnings before income tax expense$8,732$2,116$4,972$(12,366)$3,454
Supplemental Divisional Disclosures
Depreciation$596$301$387$115$1,399
Stock-based compensation2171821401,3181,857
Capital expenditures3475611762401,324
Total assets75,67121,16350,9214,533152,288
(in thousands) · Electronic Test · Environmental Technologies · Process Technologies · Corporate & Other · Consolidated
Revenue$41,016$30,801$51,485$-$123,302
Cost of revenue18,07618,63129,617-66,324
Other divisional costs12,7519,09712,324-34,172
Division operating income10,1893,0739,544-22,806
Acquired intangible amortization2,0942,094
Corporate expenses10,27310,273
Operating income10,1893,0739,544(12,367)10,439
Interest expense---(679)(679)
Other income---1,2881,288
Earnings before income tax expense$10,189$3,073$9,544$(11,758)$11,048
Supplemental Divisional Disclosures
Depreciation$283$251$399$89$1,022
Stock-based compensation150852091,6032,047
Capital expenditures599495170271,291
Total assets32,50516,77256,84228,710134,829

The following table provides information about our geographic areas of operation. Revenue is based on the location to which the goods are shipped.

Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Revenue:
U.S.$53,712$45,222
Foreign76,97878,080
$130,690$123,302
December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Property and equipment:
U.S.$2,280$2,502
Foreign2,177688
$4,457$3,190
(18)QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)

The following tables present certain unaudited consolidated quarterly financial information for each of the eight quarters ended December 31, 2024. In our opinion, this quarterly information has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial statements and includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the information for the periods presented. The results of operations for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year or for any future period.

Year-over-year quarterly comparisons of our results of operations may not be as meaningful as the sequential quarterly comparisons set forth below that tend to reflect the cyclical and seasonal activity of the semi market. Quarterly fluctuations in expenses are related directly to sales activity and volume and may also reflect the timing of operating expenses incurred throughout the year.

Quarters Ended
(in thousands)March 31, 2024June 30, 2024September 30, 2024December 31, 2024Total
Revenue$29,824$33,991$30,272$36,603$130,690
Gross profit13,07613,79714,01214,53955,424
Earnings before income tax expense7872965691,8023,454
Income tax expense1256674298563
Net earnings6622304951,5042,891
Net earnings per common share – basic$0.06$0.02$0.04$0.12$0.24
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic12,026,36112,234,59912,189,76112,156,93112,151,913
Net earnings per common share – diluted$0.05$0.02$0.04$0.12$0.24
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted12,158,29712,330,28012,251,71212,216,34412,239,158
Quarters Ended
(in thousands)March 31, 2023June 30, 2023September 30, 2023December 31, 2023Total
Revenue$31,919$32,558$30,941$27,884$123,302
Gross profit15,05215,03014,44712,44956,978
Earnings before income tax expense3,3943,3652,7231,56611,048
Income tax expense5775724461111,706
Net earnings2,8172,7932,2771,4559,342
Net earnings per common share – basic$0.26$0.25$0.19$0.12$0.82
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic10,755,72911,241,18311,886,00511,962,67911,461,399
Net earnings per common share – diluted$0.25$0.24$0.19$0.12$0.79
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted11,088,66411,696,56912,212,31712,122,09911,779,912
(19)SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On February 25, 2025, we notified employees of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Videology Imaging Corporation, of our intention to consolidate all operations in the Netherlands into our facility located in Mansfield, Massachusetts. This plan would result in the closure of the Netherlands facility and the termination of certain employees at that location. The consolidation of the Netherlands operations is being undertaken to increase efficiencies and lower operating costs associated with the current operation of Videology®. The consolidation is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2025 at which point we intend to fully vacate the Netherlands facility.

As a result of this action, we expect to incur cash charges for severance and other one-time termination benefits of $350 thousand. In addition, we expect to incur cash charges for other costs related to the facility consolidation, including moving costs, costs associated with the termination of the Netherlands facility lease and other consolidation costs, ranging from $200 thousand to $300 thousand.

On March 5, 2025, the Board of Directors authorized the renewal of the Repurchase Plan without a fixed expiration date. As of the renewal date, the Company had approximately $9.0 million available for repurchases under the renewed Repurchase Plan. The Company is not obligated to purchase any common stock under the Repurchase Plan. Further, the Repurchase Plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

SCHEDULE II -- VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(in thousands)

(in thousands) · Balance at Beginning of Period · Expense (Recovery) (1) · Additions (Deductions) · Reserve Amounts Acquired through Business Combinations · Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments · Balance at End of Period
Allowance for credit losses$474$27$(48)$-$(30)$423
Warranty reserve648669(677)162-802
Allowance for credit losses$496$-$(19)$-$(3)$474
Warranty reserve673351(376)--648
(1)Bad debt recoveries in the table above do not include $198 for the year ended December 31, 2023 that relate to receivables acquired in 2021 that were valued at $0 at the time of acquisition but were subsequently recovered.
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