Increased Backlog and Strong Order Flow
Backlog of undelivered fully funded customer orders surpassed $104 million, marking a 4% increase since June 30, 2024, and a 22% increase since January 1, 2024. The book-to-bill ratio was 1.4:1, above the industry standard of 1.2:1.
Improved Gross Margins
Gross profit in dollars increased by over $700,000 or 58% compared to 2023, with gross profit as a percentage of sales reaching 15.5%, an increase of more than 5 percentage points compared to 2023.
Reduced Operating Expenses and Improved Operating Income
Operating expenses were reduced by $150,000 or 7.4% compared to Q3 of last year. Operating income improved to $67,000 from a loss of $796,000 in Q3 of 2023.
Significant Improvement in Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA improved by $898,000 for the quarter and $1,134,000 for the nine months.
Positive Outlook for 2024 and Beyond
Reaffirmed guidance targeting at least $50 million in net sales for fiscal 2024 with adjusted EBITDA expected to significantly surpass 2023 levels. Anticipated improvements in gross margins and operating income for 2025.