SYPRIS SOLUTIONS INC
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 27, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Mar 27, 2025
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-04-01.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-27.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Ongoing demand in the electronic circuit card assembly industry across multiple manufacturing sectors continues to create shortages and extended lead times. In some instances, waiting times for certain components approach a year or more. We factor supplier-provided lead times into internal planning schedules and new customer quotations. From time to time, we encounter part obsolescence which requires us to identify an alternate part suitable for use. We continue to work with our customers on strategies to mitigate any adverse impact upon our ability to service their requirements. Factors which arise after the placement of the customer’s order may cause us to miss projected delivery dates. Inflationary costs are expected to continue but are not expected to have a significant impact on operating income in 2025.
Current report
The House and Senate continue the legislative process on the FY 2025 budget. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, signed by the President on December 24, 2024, is consistent with the FY 2025 President’s Budget Request (PBR) and congressionally mandated budget caps established by the FRA with a topline of $849.8 billion. The House Appropriations Committee also marked its bill at this same level. The Senate Appropriations Committee, however, did not adhere to the FRA spending caps and marked budgets above the PBR, providing between a $21 billion and $25 billion increase over the PBR level.
Current report
Congress still needs to approve or revise the President’s FY 2025 budget proposal through enactment of appropriations bills and other policy legislation, which would then require final approval from the President in order for the FY 2025 budget process to conclude. In March 2025, the President signed a continuing resolution (CR) that extends government funding through September 30, 2025. The CR also provides flexibility for new starts on programs at the DoD, which are typically not allowed under CRs. Of note, the final version of the bill did not address the debt ceiling, which is set to expire mid-January 2025 and is expected to cause challenges at the start of the 119th Congressional negotiations. Once the debt ceiling is reached, Treasury may have to use extraordinary measures to prevent default. Treasury’s available cash and any extraordinary measures taken is expected to delay the risk of default for at least several months after the end of the first quarter of 2025. In the upcoming months, the new Congress will return to the task of funding the U.S. Government for the balance of FY 2025. Significant differences that must be resolved include the different allocations as noted above and policy matters that arose during consideration of the CR and the underlying bills.
Current report
Gross Profit. Sypris Technologies’ gross profit increased $3.6 million to $12.8 million in 2024 as compared to $9.2 million in the prior year due to the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates and reduced operating supply spend and lower equipment maintenance expenses for our Mexican subsidiary and an improved mix of our higher-margin energy products for the current year.
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Previous report
Supply chain challenges and delays continued to impact business in 2023. The majority of the government aerospace and defense programs that we support require certain specific components that are sole-sourced to specific suppliers; therefore, the resolution of supplier constraints requires coordination with our customers or the end-users of the products. We have partnered with our customers to qualify alternative components or suppliers and will continue to focus on our supply chain to attempt to mitigate the impact of component supply shortages on our business. Electronic component shortages may continue to be a challenge during 2024. We may not be successful in addressing these shortages and other supply chain issues.
Previous report
On June 3, 2023, the President signed H.R. 3746 “The Fiscal Responsibility Act” (FRA) into law. The legislation suspended the debt ceiling until January 1, 2025, and, among other provisions, capped national defense spending at $886 billion for FY 2024 (President’s Budget Request level) and $895 billion for FY 2025. Supplemental funding legislation is not subject to the budget caps. If a continuing resolution is enacted and still in effect and Congress does not pass all twelve defense and non-defense discretionary appropriations bills by April 30, 2024, the FRA will result in a decrease in government spending for FY 2024 by one percent from FY 2023 enacted levels.
Previous report
The House and Senate continue the legislative process on the FY 2024 budget. On December 22, 2023, the President signed the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The NDAA authorizes funding at the FRA cap of $886 billion for National Defense.
Previous report
Recently, the President signed a continuing resolution that extends funding of six appropriations bills to March 22, 2024 and the remaining six to September 30, 2024. This will provide Congress additional time to work on enacting all twelve FY 2024 appropriations bills based on the overarching U.S. Government spending agreement reached by House and Senate leaders on January 7, 2024, which comports with the FRA cap of $886 billion for national defense in FY 2024.
Previous report
Under the continuing resolution, funding at amounts consistent with appropriated levels for FY 2023 are available, subject to certain restrictions, but new contract and program starts are not authorized. We expect our key programs will continue to be supported and funded under the continuing resolution. However, during periods covered by continuing resolutions, we may experience delays in new awards of our products and services, and those delays may adversely affect our results of operations.
Previous report
On October 20, 2023, the President submitted a $106 billion supplemental funding request to Congress for assistance to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific, related U.S. restock of capacity transfers to Ukraine and Israel, and U.S. border security. Congress has not yet acted on this request, which is part of the broader debate on FY 2024 U.S. Government funding and border security policy. Supplemental and emergency funding are not subject to the FRA cap. If enacted, this could ease DoD funding limits under the FRA or other limiting scenarios such as a prolonged continuing resolution.
Previous report
If Congress is not able to enact FY 2024 appropriations bills or extend the continuing resolution, the U.S. Government will enter a whole or partial shutdown. The impact of any government shutdown is uncertain. However, if a government shutdown were to occur and were to continue for an extended period, we could be at risk of reduced orders, program cancellations, schedule delays, production halts and other disruptions and nonpayment, which could adversely affect our results of operations. Further, if any one of the 12 appropriations bills is under a continuing resolution as of April 30, 2024, USG funding levels will reset to FY 2023 enacted levels minus 1% for the remainder of FY 2024 or until all 12 appropriations are enacted.
Previous report
*Gross Profit.*Sypris Technologies’ gross profit increased $0.7 million to $9.2 million in 2023 as compared to $8.6 million in the prior year. The net increase in volumes contributed to an increase in gross profit of $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from the prior year. Partially offsetting this increase was the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates for our Mexican subsidiary, resulting in a decrease in gross profit of $2.4 million.
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Our operations are impacted by global economic conditions, including inflationary increases of certain raw materials, as well as logistics, transportation, utilities and labor costs, supply chain constraints and increased interest rates. While we have taken pricing actions and implemented transformation initiatives that we expect to improve productivity and offset these cost increases, we expect supply chain pressures and inflationary cost increases to continue throughout 2024, which may continue thereafter and could negatively impact our results of operations.
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Our operations are impacted by global economic conditions, including inflationary increases of certain raw materials, as well as logistics, tariffs, transportation, utilities and labor costs, supply chain constraints and increased interest rates. While we have taken pricing actions and implemented transformation initiatives that we expect to improve productivity and offset these cost increases, we expect supply chain pressures and inflationary cost increases to continue throughout 2025, which may continue thereafter and could negatively impact our results of operations.
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Conditions have remained relatively stable for the North American Class 4-8 commercial vehicle market in addition to the automotive, sport utility vehicle and off-highway markets also served by Sypris Technologies. During 2023, production of Class 8 trucks in North America increased 8% over 2022. The outlook for 2024 is for continued strong demand for production during the first quarter of 2024 with a significant decrease starting in the second quarter of 2024. We believe that the market diversification Sypris Technologies has accomplished over recent years by adding new programs in the automotive, sport-utility and off-highway markets has benefited and will continue to benefit the Company as the demand cycles for our products in these markets differs from than the Class 8 commercial vehicle market, thereby reducing volatility in our revenue profile.
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Conditions have remained relatively stable for the North American Class 4-8 commercial vehicle market in addition to the automotive, sport utility vehicle and off-highway markets also served by Sypris Technologies. During 2024, production of Class 8 trucks in North America decreased 2% from 2023. According to industry publications, the outlook for 2025 is for continued weakened demand with production down 5% from 2024 levels driven by lower year-over-year freight volumes and rates, before rebounding 12% in 2026. We believe that the market diversification Sypris Technologies has accomplished over recent years by adding new programs in the automotive, sport-utility and off-highway markets has benefited and will continue to benefit the Company as the demand cycles for our products in these markets differs from the Class 8 commercial vehicle market, thereby reducing volatility in our revenue profile.
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Reduced travel, business closures, and other economic impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic suppressed oil and natural gas demand, thereby adversely impacting the oil and gas markets served by our Tube Turns® brand of engineered products. This caused major pipeline developers to significantly scale back near-term capital investments in new pipeline infrastructure, which resulted in reduced demand for our products for the oil and gas markets in early 2022. Sales in this market are dependent on, among other things, the level of worldwide oil and natural gas demand, the price of crude oil and natural gas and capital spending by exploration and production companies and drilling contractors. As production activity increased in 2022, particularly in liquefied natural gas shipments to Europe, customer demand in this market increased and remained at a higher level in 2023 compared to early 2022. However, the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine and recessionary fears have also led to disruption, instability and volatility in global markets and industries that could negatively impact our operations.
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The oil and gas markets served by our Tube Turns® brand of engineered products continues to be shaped largely by geopolitical factors, macroeconomic variables such as high interest rates and rising material costs, evolving policies and regulations and the emergence of new technologies. Sales in this market are dependent on, among other things, the level of worldwide oil and natural gas demand, the price of crude oil and natural gas and capital spending by exploration and production companies and drilling contractors. The conflicts in the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine and inflationary pressures have also led to disruption, instability and volatility in global markets and industries that could negatively impact our operations.
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During 2022 and 2023, we announced new program awards and releases for Sypris Electronics, with certain programs continuing into 2025. In addition to contract awards from Department of Defense (“DoD”) prime contractors related to weapons systems, electronic warfare and infrared countermeasures in our traditional aerospace and defense markets, we have also been awarded subcontracts for manufacturing services to the communication and navigation markets, which require our advanced capabilities for delivering products for complex, high cost of failure platforms.
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The electronic circuit card assembly industry is expected to experience steady growth in 2025, driven by increasing demand for advanced technologies, supply chain diversification, and continued strong government defense spending. Geopolitical factors, including ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and regulatory shifts, are prompting companies to adopt supply chain resilience strategies, such as "friendshoring", nearshoring and onshoring that benefit domestic suppliers. Additionally, OEMs are expected to continue the trend of outsourcing lower-level electronic assemblies, while focusing on their core competencies of design and system integration. However, challenges such as labor cost fluctuations, raw material constraints, and evolving trade policies may impact operational efficiency and cost structures. Overall, the sector is positioned for growth, with companies focusing on technological innovation, strategic partnerships, and supply chain optimization to maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving defense and aerospace market. During 2023 and 2024, we announced new program awards and releases for Sypris Electronics, with certain programs continuing into 2026. In addition to contract awards from Department of Defense (“DoD”) prime contractors related to weapons systems, electronic warfare and infrared countermeasures in our traditional aerospace and defense markets, we have also been awarded subcontracts for manufacturing services to the communication and navigation markets, which require our advanced capabilities for delivering products for complex, high cost of failure platforms.
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On March 9, 2023, President Biden's Administration submitted to Congress the President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget request, which proposed $886 billion in total national defense spending, of which $842 billion was for the base budget of the DoD.
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On March 22, 2024, President Biden signed the second Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024 Consolidated Appropriations package into law, which includes the DoD. This legislation reflects the Fiscal Responsibility Act (“FRA”) spending limit of $886 billion for national defense, of which $842 billion was for the DoD base budget.
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On March 11, 2024, the President’s FY 2025 budget request was submitted to Congress, initiating the FY 2025 defense authorization and appropriations legislative process, which proposed $850 billion for the base budget of the DoD.
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The President’s FY 2025 budget request was submitted to Congress on March 11, 2024, initiating the FY 2025 defense authorization and appropriations legislative process. The request included $895 billion for national defense, of which $850 billion is for the DoD base budget, in keeping with the limit established by the FRA. While compression on overall requirements driven by the FRA limit is evident, the Office of the Secretary of Defense has stated the FY 2025 budget proposal meets their objectives of keeping National Defense Strategy priorities on track.
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*Pension Plan Funded Status.*Our U.S. defined benefit pension plans are closed to new entrants and an insignificant amount of service-related cost was recorded in 2023 related to a small number of participants who are still accruing benefits in the Louisville Hourly and Salaried Plans. Changes in our net obligations are principally attributable to changing discount rates and the performance of plan assets. Pension obligations are valued using discount rates established annually in consultation with our outside actuarial advisers using a theoretical bond portfolio, adjusted according to the timing of expected cash flows for our future obligations. Plan liabilities at December 31, 2023 are based upon a discount rate of 5.10% which reflects the Above Mean Mercer Yield Curve rate as of December 31, 2023 rounded to the nearest 5th basis point. Declining discount rates increase the present value of future pension obligations; a 25 basis point decrease in the discount rate would increase our U.S. pension liability by about $0.4 million. As indicated above, when establishing the expected long-term rate of return on our U.S. pension plan assets, we consider historical performance and forward-looking return estimates reflective of our portfolio mix and investment strategy. Based on the most recent analysis of projected portfolio returns, we concluded that the use of 3.3% for the Louisville Hourly Plan, 3.55% for the Marion Plan and 2.95% for the Louisville Salaried Plan as the expected return on our U.S. pension plan assets for 2023 was appropriate. A change in the assumed rate of return on plan assets of 100 basis points would result in a $0.2 million change in the estimated 2024 pension expense.
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Pension Plan Funded Status. Our U.S. defined benefit pension plans are closed to new entrants and an there were no participants still accruing benefits under any of the plans in 2024. Changes in our net obligations are principally attributable to changing discount rates and the performance of plan assets. Pension obligations are valued using discount rates established annually in consultation with our outside actuarial advisers using a theoretical bond portfolio, adjusted according to the timing of expected cash flows for our future obligations. Plan liabilities at December 31, 2024 are based upon a discount rate of 5.55% which reflects the Above Mean Mercer Yield Curve rate as of December 31, 2024 rounded to the nearest 5th basis point. Declining discount rates increase the present value of future pension obligations; a 25 basis point decrease in the discount rate would increase our U.S. pension liability by about $0.4 million. As indicated above, when establishing the expected long-term rate of return on our U.S. pension plan assets, we consider historical performance and forward-looking return estimates reflective of our portfolio mix and investment strategy. Based on the most recent analysis of projected portfolio returns, we concluded that the use of 3.45% for the Louisville Hourly Plan, 3.75% for the Marion Plan and 3.15% for the Louisville Salaried Plan as the expected return on our U.S. pension plan assets for 2024 was appropriate. A change in the assumed rate of return on plan assets of 100 basis points would result in a $0.2 million change in the estimated 2025 pension expense.
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At December 31, 2023, we have $8.8 million of unrecognized losses relating to our U.S. pension plans. Actuarial gains and losses, which are primarily the result of changes in the discount rate and other assumptions and differences between actual and expected asset returns, are deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and amortized to expense following the corridor approach. We use the average remaining service period of active participants unless almost all of the plan’s participants are inactive, in which case we use the average remaining life expectancy for all active and inactive participants.
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At December 31, 2024, we have $7.1 million of unrecognized losses relating to our U.S. pension plans. Actuarial gains and losses, which are primarily the result of changes in the discount rate and other assumptions and differences between actual and expected asset returns, are deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and amortized to expense following the corridor approach. We use the average remaining service period of active participants unless almost all of the plan’s participants are inactive, in which case we use the average remaining life expectancy for all active and inactive participants.
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Based on the current funded status of our U.S. plans, we expect to contribute $0.8 million during 2024, which represents the minimum funding amounts required by federal law.
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Based on the current funded status of our U.S. plans, we expect to contribute $0.4 million during 2025, which represents the minimum funding amounts required by federal law.
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Net Revenue. Sypris Technologies derives its revenue from the sale of forged and finished steel components and subassemblies and high-pressure closures and other fabricated products. Net revenue for Sypris Technologies increased $8.7 million from the prior year to $77.9 million in 2023. The net revenue increase was primarily attributable to increased sales volumes of $3.7 million attributable to the commercial vehicle market, $1.9 million from the automotive, sport utility vehicle and off-highway markets and $3.1 million in energy product sales. Revenue for Sypris Technologies is expected to decrease slightly in 2024, due to the anticipated decline in the commercial vehicle market, partially offset by higher energy component sales and new program expansion with existing customers in the commercial vehicle market.
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Net Revenue. Sypris Technologies derives its revenue from the sale of forged and finished steel components and subassemblies and high-pressure closures and other fabricated products. Net revenue for Sypris Technologies decreased $2.7 million from the prior year to $75.2 million in 2024. The net revenue decrease was primarily attributable to decreased sales volumes of $2.4 million attributable to the commercial vehicle market, $1.1 million from the automotive, sport utility vehicle and off-highway markets, partially offset by a $0.8 million increase in energy product sales. Revenue for Sypris Technologies is expected to decrease slightly in 2025, due to the anticipated decline in the commercial vehicle market, partially offset by higher energy component sales and new program expansion with existing customers in the commercial vehicle market. Additionally, Sypris Technologies began operating under a sub-maquiladora services agreement with one of its customers in Mexico early in 2025. As a result, the customer retains ownership of the inventory, and revenue will be recognized on the value-add portion only.
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Sypris Electronics derives its revenue primarily from circuit card and full “box build” manufacturing, high reliability manufacturing and systems assembly and integration. Net revenue for Sypris Electronics increased $17.4 million to $58.3 million in 2023. The increase in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily related to the ramping of production during the year for two follow-on programs and an increase in sales to customers serving the communications market. Additionally, material availability improved compared to the prior year period, which resulted in an increase in sales. The order backlog for Sypris Electronics is expected to support an increase in revenue during 2024.
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Sypris Electronics derives its revenue primarily from circuit card and full “box build” manufacturing, high reliability manufacturing and systems assembly and integration. Net revenue for Sypris Electronics increased $6.7 million to $65.0 million in 2024. The increase in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily related to the ramping of production during the year a follow-on program and shipments on several new programs that began shipping in 2024. This was partially offset by a decrease in sales to customers serving the communications market. The order backlog for Sypris Electronics is expected to support an increase in revenue during 2025.
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Sypris Electronics’ gross profit increased $1.7 million to $8.0 million as compared to $6.3 million in the prior year. The increase in gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily a result of the increase in revenue which also had a positive impact on overhead absorption. The expected increase in revenue during 2024 attributable to order backlog is expected to favorably impact overhead absorption and the contribution margin from higher volumes is further expected to generate gross profit expansion.
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Sypris Electronics’ gross profit decreased $0.9 million to $7.1 million as compared to $8.0 million in the prior year. The decrease in gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily a result of an unfavorable mix of programs and a high amount of unusable inventory on two programs that ramped production during the year. Additionally, Sypris Electronics incurred additional costs for scope modifications on a new contract during 2024. The Company submitted a $0.6 million request for equitable adjustment (“REA”) during the first quarter of 2025 to offset some of these incurred costs. The REA was finalized during the first quarter of 2025. No amount was recorded as revenue for the REA during 2024. The expected increase in revenue during 2025 attributable to order backlog is expected to favorably impact overhead absorption and the contribution margin from higher volumes is further expected to generate gross profit expansion.
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*Selling, General and Administrative.*Selling, general and administrative expense increased $1.8 million to $16.3 million in 2023 as compared to $14.5 million in 2022. The increase in selling general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily as a result of an increase in headcount to support the increase in volumes for Sypris Electronics and increased insurance costs. Additionally, the Company experienced higher employee medical insurance claim expense during 2023. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased as a percentage of revenue to 12.0% for the year ended December 31, 2023 from 13.2% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expense increased $0.7 million to $17.0 million in 2024 as compared to $16.3 million in 2023. The increase in selling general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily as a result of experienced higher employee medical insurance claim expense during 2024. Additionally, selling, general and administrative expenses increased as a result of an increase in headcount to support the increase in volumes for Sypris Electronics and increased insurance costs. Selling, general and administrative expense increased as a percentage of revenue to 12.1% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 12.0% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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*Interest Expense, Net.*Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 decreased $0.3 million due to a decrease in the weighted average debt outstanding partially offset by an increase in the weighted average interest rate. Our weighed average debt outstanding under the Note decreased to $5.0 million during 2023 from $6.5 million during 2022. The weighted average interest rate increased to 8.7% in 2023 from 8.0% in 2022.
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Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $0.9 million due to an increase in the weighted average debt outstanding and an increase in the weighted average interest rate. Our weighed average debt outstanding under the Note increased to $8.7 million during 2024 from $5.0 million during 2023. The weighted average interest rate increased to 9.2% in 2024 from 8.7% in 2023. Additionally, the interest expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2024 included $0.6 million incurred on extended terms on certain accounts payable for Sypris Electronics.
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Other Expense, Net. Other expense, net, was $1.1 million in 2023 as compared to $0.8 million for 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized pension related expense of $1.0 million. Foreign currency related expenses were not material for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Other Expense, Net. Other expense, net, was $1.2 million in 2024 as compared to $1.1 million for 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized pension related expense of $0.8 million. Foreign currency related expenses were not material for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized pension expense of $0.6 million. Foreign currency related expenses were not material for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized pension expense of $1.0 million. Foreign currency related expenses were not material for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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*Income Taxes.*The 2023 income tax provision consists of current tax expense of $0.6 million and deferred tax expense of $0.1 million. The 2022 income tax provision consists of current tax expense of $0.6 million and deferred tax expense of $0.3 million. The current tax expense in 2023 and 2022 includes taxes paid by our Mexican subsidiary and domestic state income taxes and adjustments. The 2023 and 2022 deferred tax expense includes net changes in the foreign deferred tax assets during the year.
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Income Taxes. The 2024 income tax provision consists of current tax expense of $1.5 million and deferred tax expense of $0.2 million. The 2023 income tax provision consists of current tax expense of $0.6 million and deferred tax expense of $0.1 million. The current tax expense in 2024 and 2023 includes taxes accrued by our Mexican subsidiary and domestic state income taxes and adjustments. The 2024 and 2023 deferred tax expense includes net changes in the foreign deferred tax assets during the year.
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As reflected in the consolidated financial statements, the Company reported a net loss of $1.6 million and cash used in operating activities of $11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company’s net inventory increased from $42.1 million to $77.3 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively, primarily related to contracts with Sypris Electronics’ aerospace and defense customers. Shipments to customers on certain of these contracts were delayed beyond the initial delivery dates, which negatively impacted the cycle time to convert inventory to cash during the year ended December 31, 2023. As a result, the Company experienced a liquidity shortfall in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. The shipment delays also contributed to an increase in trade payable balances with certain suppliers. The Company has entered into negotiations with these suppliers to amend payment and other terms. The Company received the benefit of additional loans of $5.0 million from GFCM to help the Company manage its liquidity during those periods. This additional $5.0 million loaned to the Company by GCFM in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 was approved by the Audit Committee and provided the Company necessary liquidity.
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As reflected in the consolidated financial statements, the Company reported a net loss of $1.7 million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and cash used in operating activities of $11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company’s net inventory increased significantly in 2023, primarily related to contracts with Sypris Electronics’ aerospace and defense customers. Shipments to customers on certain of these contracts were delayed beyond the initial delivery dates, which negatively impacted the cycle time to convert inventory to cash. As a result, the Company experienced a liquidity shortfall beginning in the fourth quarter of 2023, and the Company is continuing to aggressively manage working capital to improve liquidity. The shipment delays also contributed to an increase in trade payable balances with certain suppliers during 2023 and early 2024. The Company successfully negotiated amended payment and other terms on the past due balances with certain suppliers during 2024 and is continuing to work with suppliers to improve terms and maintain consistency in its supply chain relationships. The Company received the benefit of additional loans of $2.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 and $2.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2023 from GFCM to help the Company manage its liquidity during those periods. This additional $5.0 million loaned to the Company by GFCM in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 was approved by the Audit Committee and provided the Company necessary liquidity. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2025, the Company and GFCM amended the Note to increase the principal amount by $3.0 million to $12.0 million, extend the maturity dates for $2.0 million of the obligation to April 1, 2026, $2.0 million to April 1, 2027, $5.0 million to April 1, 2028 and $3.0 million to April 1, 2029 (see Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K).
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Cash Balance. At December 31, 2023, we had approximately $7.9 million of cash and cash equivalents, of which $6.1 million was held in jurisdictions outside of the U.S. that, if repatriated, could result in withholding taxes. We expect existing cash and cash flows from operations to continue to be sufficient to fund our operating activities and cash commitments for investing and financing activities, such as capital expenditures, for at least the next twelve months. Significant changes from our current forecasts, including, but not limited to: (i) meaningful shortfalls in our projected revenues, (ii) unexpected costs or expenses, and/or (iii) operating difficulties which cause unexpected delays in scheduled shipments, could require us to seek additional financing or force us to make further reductions in spending, extend payment terms with suppliers, liquidate assets where possible and/or suspend or curtail planned programs. Any of these actions could materially harm our business, results of operations and future prospects. And as noted above, additional financing may not be available to us.
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Cash Balance. At December 31, 2024, we had approximately $9.7 million of cash and cash equivalents, of which $4.0 million was held in jurisdictions outside of the U.S. that, if repatriated, could result in withholding taxes. We expect existing cash and cash flows from operations to continue to be sufficient to fund our operating activities and cash commitments for investing and financing activities, such as capital expenditures, for at least the next twelve months. Significant changes from our current forecasts, including, but not limited to: (i) meaningful shortfalls in our projected revenues, (ii) unexpected costs or expenses, and/or (iii) operating difficulties which cause unexpected delays in scheduled shipments, could require us to seek additional financing or force us to make further reductions in spending, extend payment terms with suppliers, liquidate assets where possible and/or suspend or curtail planned programs. Any of these actions could materially harm our business, results of operations and future prospects. And as noted above, additional financing may not be available to us.
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Gill Family Capital Management Note. The Company has received the benefit of loans from GFCM in the form of secured promissory note obligations totaling $6.5 million in principal as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. GFCM is an entity controlled by the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey T. Gill and one of our directors, R. Scott Gill. GFCM, Jeffrey T. Gill and R. Scott Gill are significant beneficial stockholders of the Company.
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Gill Family Capital Management Note. The Company has received the benefit of loans from GFCM in the form of secured promissory note obligations totaling $9.0 million in principal as of December 31, 2024 and $6.5 million as of December 31, 2023. GFCM is an entity controlled by the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey T. Gill and one of our directors, R. Scott Gill. GFCM, Jeffrey T. Gill and R. Scott Gill are significant beneficial stockholders of the Company.
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During the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, the Company and GFCM amended the Note to, among other things: (i) increase the principal amount by $2.5 million to $6.5 million, (ii) extend the maturity dates for $2.0 million of the obligation to April 1, 2025, $2.0 million to April 1, 2026 and the balance to April 1, 2027 (iii) adjust the interest rate beginning on November 10, 2023 and on each April 1 thereafter, to reflect the greater of 8% or 500 basis points above the five-year Treasury note average during the previous 90-day period, and (iv) allow for the deferral of payment for up to 60% of the interest due on the Note to April 1, 2025 On February 7, 2024, the Company further amended the Note to increase the principal amount due on April 1, 2027 by another $2.5 million. The amendment increased the aggregate amount previously loaned by GFCM to the Company from $6.5 million to $9.0 million. This additional $5.0 million loaned to the Company in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 was approved by the Audit Committee and provided the Company necessary liquidity.
Current wording
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company and GFCM amended the Note to, among other things: (i) increase the principal amount by $2.5 million to $9.0 million, (ii) extend the maturity dates for $2.0 million of the obligation to April 1, 2025, $2.0 million to April 1, 2026 and the balance to April 1, 2027, and (iii) allow for the deferral of payment for up to 60% of the interest due on the Note to April 1, 2025. During the first quarter of 2025, the Company further amended the Note to increase the principal amount by $3.0 million with a maturity date of April 1, 2029, extend the maturity dates on all tranches by one year and allow for the continued deferral of payment for up to 100% of the interest due on the Note to April 1, 2026. Interest on the Note is payable quarterly, and the rate is reset on April 1 of each year at the greater of 8% or 500 basis points above the five-year Treasury note average during the previous 90-day period. The additional amounts loaned to the Company in 2024 and 2025, were approved by the Audit Committee and provided the Company necessary liquidity.
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*Finance Lease Obligations.*As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $3.2 million outstanding under finance lease obligations for both property and machinery and equipment with maturities through 2026 and a weighted average interest rate of 8.8%.
Current wording
*Finance Lease Obligations.*As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $2.2 million outstanding under finance lease obligations for both property and machinery and equipment with maturities through 2028 and a weighted average interest rate of 8.7%.
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*Equipment Financing Obligations.*As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $2.0 million outstanding under equipment financing facilities, with payments due through 2028, and a weighted average interest rate of 6.8%.
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*Equipment Financing Obligations.*As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $1.3 million outstanding under equipment financing facilities, with payments due through 2028, and a weighted average interest rate of 6.7%.
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Purchase Commitments. We had purchase commitments totaling approximately $39.8 million at December 31, 2023, primarily for inventory, which are due through 2025.
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Purchase Commitments. We had purchase commitments totaling approximately $29.7 million at December 31, 2024, primarily for inventory, which are due through 2026.
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*Operating Activities.*Net cash used in operating activities was $11.1 million in 2023, as compared to cash provided by operating activities of $13.8 million in 2022. The aggregate increase in accounts receivable in 2023 resulted in a usage of cash of $1.1 million as a result of the increase in revenue for Sypris Technologies and Sypris Electronics over the prior year. This cash usage was reduced by an early payment from a Sypris Technologies customer. The increase in inventory in 2023 resulted in a usage of cash of $34.7 million. The increase in inventory is primarily in support of new program revenue growth for Sypris Electronics. A significant portion of the inventory receipts were funded through prepayments from customers of Sypris Electronics in 2022 and 2023, which are recorded as contract liabilities and are the primary component of the $13.6 million increase in accrued and other liabilities during 2023. Accounts payable also increased during 2023, primarily associated with the inventory additions, providing a source of cash of $9.0 million. Prepaid expenses and other current assets increased during 2023 resulting in a cash use of $1.1 million primarily as a result of increased contract assets and capitalized costs associated with programs in the startup phase of production at Sypris Electronics partially offset by a decrease in taxes refundable in Mexico.
Current wording
*Operating Activities.*Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.0 million in 2024, as compared to cash used of $11.1 million in 2023. The aggregate increase in accounts receivable in 2024 resulted in a usage of cash of $1.8 million as a result of an early payment from a Sypris Technologies customer in the prior year, which was not repeated in 2024. The decrease in inventory in 2024 resulted in a source of cash of $9.1 million. The decrease in inventory was primarily as a result of a ramp up of shipments within Sypris Electronics and the reflection of our strategic inventory management efforts. Accounts payable decreased during 2024, resulting in a use of cash of $8.2 million. This change in accounts payable was driven by an effort within Sypris Electronics to pay down past due receivables and reduce inventory purchases during the period. Prepaid expenses and other current assets increased during 2024 resulting in a cash use of $1.9 million primarily as a result of increased contract assets and capitalized costs associated with programs in the startup phase of production at Sypris Electronics in addition to increased VAT taxes refundable in Mexico.
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*Investing Activities.*Net cash used in investing activities was comprised of capital expenditures of $2.1 million and $3.0 million in 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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*Investing Activities.*Net cash used in investing activities was comprised of capital expenditures of $1.1 million and $2.1 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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*Financing Activities.*Net cash used in financing activities was $0.6 million in 2023 as compared to $1.4 million in 2022. Net cash used in financing activities in 2023 included principal payments on finance lease and equipment financing obligations of $1.7 million and payments of $0.1 million for minimum statutory tax withholdings on stock-based compensation. This was partially offset by proceeds from a working capital line of credit in Mexico of $0.5 million and $0.7 million in proceeds received from an equipment financing obligation. Net cash used in financing activities in 2022 included principal payments on finance lease and equipment financing obligations of $1.3 million and payments of $0.1 million for minimum statutory tax withholdings on stock-based compensation.
Current wording
*Financing Activities.*Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.8 million in 2024 as compared to net cash used of $0.6 million in 2023. Net cash used in financing activities in 2024 was comprised of proceeds from the Note of $2.5 million and proceeds from equipment financing obligations of $0.4 million, partially offset by payments on finance leases and equipment financing obligations of $2.0 million and payments of $0.1 million for minimum statutory tax withholdings on stock-based compensation. Net cash used in financing activities in 2023 included principal payments on finance lease and equipment financing obligations of $1.7 million and payments of $0.1 million for minimum statutory tax withholdings on stock-based compensation. This was partially offset by proceeds from a working capital line of credit in Mexico of $0.5 million and $0.7 million in proceeds received from equipment financing obligations.