Graham Corporation designs, manufactures and sells critical equipment for the energy, defense and chemical/petrochemical industries. The Company designs and manufactures custom-engineered ejectors, vacuum pumping systems, surface condensers and vacuum systems. It is a nuclear code accredited fabrication and specialty machining company. It supplies components used inside reactor vessels and outside containment vessels of nuclear power facilities. Its equipment is found in applications, such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing, pharmaceutical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning. For the defense industry, its equipment is used in nuclear propulsion power systems for the United States Navy. The Company’s products are used in a range of industrial process applications in energy markets, including petroleum refining, defense, chemical and petrochemical processing, power generation/alternative energy and other.
Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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NobleCon20. Graham CFO Chris Thome and Vice President Matt Malone presented at NobleCon20. Highlights included the growth potential in U.S. Navy contracts, revenue diversification in the Space Segment, and M&A strategy. A rebroadcast is available at https://www.channelchek.com/videos/graham-corporation-noblecon20-replay.
Potential in U.S. Navy. The Navy’s Ford Class Carrier and Virginia and Columbia Class Submarines represent $1.2 to $1.4 billion in revenue potential based on planned projects. These project build timelines are expected to be completed as early as 2035 to as late as 2058, providing visibility and recurring revenue. With investments from defense customers to expand capacity and 80% of its defense revenue sole sourced, we believe Graham is uniquely positioned to expand its relationship with the Navy and other defense customers.
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BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or “the Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries, today announced that Christopher J. Thome, Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer, and Matt Malone, Vice President of Graham Corporation and General Manager of Barber-Nichols, will present and host investor meetings at the Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Equity Conference at the Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
The Company presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A high-definition video webcast of the presentation will be available the following day at GHM Investor Relations, and as part of a complete catalog of presentations available at Noble Capital Markets’ Conference website and on Channelchek the investor portal created by Noble. The webcast will be archived on the company’s website, the NobleCon website, and on Channelchek.com for 90 days following the event.
About Graham Corporation
Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps, and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.
Graham Corporation designs, manufactures and sells critical equipment for the energy, defense and chemical/petrochemical industries. The Company designs and manufactures custom-engineered ejectors, vacuum pumping systems, surface condensers and vacuum systems. It is a nuclear code accredited fabrication and specialty machining company. It supplies components used inside reactor vessels and outside containment vessels of nuclear power facilities. Its equipment is found in applications, such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing, pharmaceutical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning. For the defense industry, its equipment is used in nuclear propulsion power systems for the United States Navy. The Company’s products are used in a range of industrial process applications in energy markets, including petroleum refining, defense, chemical and petrochemical processing, power generation/alternative energy and other.
Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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2Q25 Results. Graham’s 2Q25 results exceeded expectations. The Company reported strong sales growth in its markets, along with exceptional execution throughout the business, which drove meaningful margin expansion. The balance sheet remained stellar with $32.3 million of cash and no debt. Graham raised full year gross margin and adjusted EBITDA estimates. GHM shares reacted favorably to the news, rising 17% to $39.07.
Financials. Record quarterly revenue of $53.6 million, up 19% y-o-y. Defense revenue was up 23%, Chemical/Petro sales were up 23%, and Space revenue was up 23%. Gross margin improved 790 basis points to 23.9%, fueled by sales growth and execution. Adjusted EBITDA rose 150% to $5.6 million. Adjusted net income up 353% to $3.4 million, or $0.31.
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Revenue increased 19% to $53.6 million, driven by strength across its markets
Margin expansion fueled by sales growth and execution: Gross margin improved 790 basis points to 23.9% of sales, net margin increased 520 basis points to 6.1% of sales, and adjusted EBITDA1 margin expanded 550 basis points to 10.5% of sales
Net income per diluted share was $0.30 in the second quarter; adjusted net income per diluted share¹ was $0.31
Strong orders of $63.7 million, driven by demand from defense, space, and refining, resulted in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2x and a record backlog of $407 million1
Strong balance sheet with no debt, $32.3 million in cash, and access to $43 million under its revolving credit facility at quarter end to support growth initiatives
Raised full year guidance for gross margin and adjusted EBITDA¹ to reflect improved profitability
BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, today reported financial results for its second quarter for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (“fiscal 2025”). Results for the quarter include the P3 Technologies, LLC (“P3”) acquisition, which closed on November 9, 2023.
“Our team’s efforts to diversify and strengthen the business over the past few years are clearly yielding results, as shown by our record second-quarter performance,” commented Daniel J. Thoren, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Strong sales growth in our markets, along with exceptional execution throughout the business, have driven meaningful margin expansion. Our strategic emphasis on higher-margin opportunities and operational efficiencies has been a key driver of this success.”
Mr. Thoren added, “We are also focused on recruiting and retaining top talent, and have initiatives to enhance our supply chain, which helps us to improve performance and manage our risk. These initiatives, along with our strengthened balance sheet, robust orders2, and growing backlog2, we believe positions us well to sustain growth and profitability for the next several years. Importantly, we have raised our full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance, keeping us firmly on track to achieve our FY2027 target of low to mid-teen adjusted EBITDA margins.”
Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Performance Review
(All comparisons are with the same prior-year period unless noted otherwise.)
*Graham believes that, when used in conjunction with measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, which are non-GAAP measures, help in the understanding of its operating performance. See attached tables and other information on pages 10 and 11 for important disclosures regarding Graham’s use of these non-GAAP measures.
Record quarterly net sales of $53.6 million increased 19%, or $8.5 million, and included $0.9 million of incremental sales from P3. Sales to the defense market grew by $5.8 million, or 23%, driven by the expansion of new defense programs, the ramp-up of existing programs, and the timing of key project milestones. Additionally, higher refining and chemical/petrochemical sales contributed $2.2 million to the growth, largely reflecting the timing of capital improvement projects. Aftermarket sales to the refining, chemical/petrochemical, and defense markets of $9.8 million remained strong but were $1.5 million lower than the prior year record levels. See supplemental data for a further breakdown of sales by market and region.
Gross margin expanded 790 basis points to 23.9%, driven by the leverage on higher volume, a favorable mix toward higher margin projects, improved pricing, and better execution. Additionally, gross profit for the quarter benefited $0.4 million, or approximately 80 basis points, due to the $2.1 million grant from the BlueForge Alliance. This grant is reimbursing the Company for the cost of its defense welder training programs in Batavia and related equipment. Graham expects to realize similar gross profit benefits from the grant over the next two quarters, or for the remainder of fiscal 2025.
Selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”), including amortization, totaled $9.2 million, or 17.1% of sales, up $2.8 million compared with the prior year. This increase reflects the Company’s continued investments in its operations, employees, and technology. Notable contributors to the increase included $0.4 million of incremental costs related to P3, $0.3 million increase in the supplemental performance bonus for Barber-Nichols employees2, $0.2 million for enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) conversion costs at the Batavia facility, and $0.2 million of incremental research and development expenses. The remainder of the increase in SG&A was primarily related to increased costs associated with the Company’s growth and various other initiatives.
Included in other operating income for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was a $0.6 million reversal of a previously accrued contingent earnout liability for P3. The reversal was not due to any lost orders, but rather a delayed project that extended beyond the earnout period.
Cash Management and Balance Sheet
Cash provided by operating activities totaled $22.6 million for the six month period ending September 30, 2024, nearly double the amount from the comparable period in fiscal 2024. As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $32.3 million, up from $16.9 million at the end of fiscal 2024.
Capital expenditures of $6.5 million for the first six months of fiscal 2025 were focused on capacity expansion and productivity improvements. The Company increased its expected fiscal 2025 capital expenditures to be in the range of $13.0 million to $18.0 million from its previous expectations of $10.0 million to $15.0 million due to a land purchase in Arvada, CO, and plans to build a liquid hydrogen and oxygen testing facility to support future growth and customer needs.
The Company had no debt outstanding at September 30, 2024 with $43 million available on its senior secured revolving credit facility after taking into account outstanding letters of credit.
Orders for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, were $63.7 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2x. Defense orders represented 48% of total orders and included a contract to supply the MK19 air turbine pump for the torpedo ejection system on the Columbia-class submarine. Space orders, which can fluctuate due to the timing of projects, saw a meaningful increase to $13.5 million, which included a contract for the cryogenic recirculation pump that provides thermal conditioning for upper stage engines on launch vehicles in space. Refining orders totaled $10.6 million and were driven by continued strength in aftermarket demand and the timing of new capital projects.
Backlog at quarter end reached a record $407.0 million, up 30% over the prior-year period and up 3% sequentially. Approximately 35% to 45% of orders currently in backlog are expected to be converted to sales in the next twelve months and another 30% to 40% is expected to convert to sales over the following year. The majority of orders expected to convert beyond twelve months are for the defense industry, specifically the U.S. Navy.
Fiscal 2025 Outlook
The Company’s outlook for 2025 was updated as follows:
Webcast and Conference Call
GHM’s management will host a conference call and live webcast on November 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) to review its financial results as well as its strategy and outlook. The review will be accompanied by a slide presentation, which will be made available immediately prior to the conference call on GHM’s investor relations website.
A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. GHM’s conference call can be accessed by calling (201) 689-8560. Alternatively, the webcast can be monitored from the events section of GHM’s investor relations website.
A telephonic replay will be available from 3:00 p.m. ET today through Friday, November 15, 2024. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13749103 or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website at ir.grahamcorp.com, where a transcript will also be posted once available.
About Graham Corporation
Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps, and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.
Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as “expects,” “future,” “outlook,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “guidance,” ”may”, “will,” “plan” and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that Graham Corporation expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to, profitability of future projects and the business, its ability to deliver to plan, its ability to continue to strengthen relationships with customers in the defense industry, its ability to secure future projects and applications, expected expansion and growth opportunities, anticipated sales, revenues, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margins, capital expenditures and SG&A expenses, the timing of conversion of backlog to sales, orders, market presence, profit margins, tax rates, foreign sales operations, customer preferences, changes in market conditions in the industries in which it operates, changes in general economic conditions and customer behavior, forecasts regarding the timing and scope of the economic recovery in its markets, and its acquisition and growth strategy, are forward-looking statements. Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Graham Corporation’s most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), included under the heading entitled “Risk Factors”, and in other reports filed with the SEC.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of Graham Corporation’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on Graham Corporation’s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Graham Corporation disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income (loss) before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, other acquisition related expenses, and other unusual/nonrecurring expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are not measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, commonly known as GAAP. Nevertheless, Graham believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, is important for investors and other readers of Graham’s financial statements, as it is used as an analytical indicator by Graham’s management to better understand operating performance. Moreover, Graham’s credit facility also contains ratios based on Adjusted EBITDA. Because Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures and are thus susceptible to varying calculations, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin, as presented, may not be directly comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are defined as net income and net income per diluted share as reported, adjusted for certain items and at a normalized tax rate. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to the measures as used by other companies. Nevertheless, Graham believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share, is important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current quarter’s and current fiscal year’s net income and net income per diluted share to the historical periods’ net income and net income per diluted share. Graham also believes that adjusted net income per share, which adds back intangible amortization expense related to acquisitions, provides a better representation of the cash earnings of the Company.
Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Measures
Forward-looking adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures. The Company is unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because such information is not available, and management cannot reliably predict the necessary components of such GAAP measures without unreasonable effort largely because forecasting or predicting our future operating results is subject to many factors out of our control or not readily predictable. In addition, the Company believes that such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on the Company’s fiscal 2025 financial results. These non-GAAP financial measures are preliminary estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among others, changes in connection with purchase accounting, quarter-end, and year-end adjustments. Any variation between the Company’s actual results and preliminary financial estimates set forth above may be material.
Key Performance Indicators
In addition to the foregoing non-GAAP measures, management uses the following key performance metrics to analyze and measure the Company’s financial performance and results of operations: orders, backlog, and book-to-bill ratio. Management uses orders and backlog as measures of current and future business and financial performance, and these may not be comparable with measures provided by other companies. Orders represent written communications received from customers requesting the Company to provide products and/or services. Backlog is defined as the total dollar value of net orders received for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Management believes tracking orders and backlog are useful as they often times are leading indicators of future performance. In accordance with industry practice, contracts may include provisions for cancellation, termination, or suspension at the discretion of the customer.
The book-to-bill ratio is an operational measure that management uses to track the growth prospects of the Company. The Company calculates the book-to-bill ratio for a given period as net orders divided by net sales.
Given that each of orders, backlog, and book-to-bill ratio are operational measures and that the Company’s methodology for calculating orders, backlog and book-to-bill ratio does not meet the definition of a non-GAAP measure, as that term is defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a quantitative reconciliation for each is not required or provided.
New facility will enable testing of liquid hydrogen (LH2), liquid oxygen (LOX) and liquid methane (LCH4)
BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“Graham” or “the Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries, announced today its plans to construct a state-of-the-art cryogenic propellant testing facility in Florida, near its P3 Technologies, LLC subsidiary. Leveraging Graham’s longstanding expertise in the cryogenic and space launch industries, this new facility will help to meet increasing demand for efficient, scalable testing solutions in key markets, including Space, Defense, New Energy, and potential applications in the medical field.
The facility will offer a cost-effective, timely alternative to existing testing centers, which often prioritize flagship programs and leave other critical programs with limited options. This new facility will enable liquid hydrogen (LH2), liquid oxygen (LOX), and liquid methane (LCH4) testing at pressurized, sub-cooled, or saturated conditions, and is ideally suited for testing pumps, components, fluid management systems, and combustion devices. By expanding Graham’s capabilities in cryogenic propellant testing, the Company aims to better support both current and future customer programs, adding agility and depth to its testing services in response to diverse and evolving program requirements.
“We believe this new testing facility will strengthen our position as a trusted partner by directly addressing customer needs for timely and cost-effective cryogenic propellant testing, complementing our existing capabilities and advancing the support we can offer current programs,” said Dan Thoren, Graham Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer. “This investment underscores our commitment to supporting both current and future customer programs through innovative and accessible testing solutions, while enhancing Graham’s role across the Space, Defense, and New Energy sectors.”
The project will be executed over the next year, with initial tests anticipated to begin by mid-2025. The facility is projected to achieve a cash payback period of approximately two to three years and deliver an internal rate of return exceeding 20%, representing a strategic investment in Graham’s future.
About Graham Corporation
Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps, and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.
Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as “can,” “expects,” “potential,” “will,” “plans,” “aims,” “believe,” “projected,” and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that Graham Corporation expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to, the completion of the testing facility within the projected timeline, the Company’s ability to capitalize on the potential benefits of the new facility and timing to realize expected returns on investment, the estimated total market opportunity and the Company’s ability to capitalize on such market opportunity. Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Graham Corporation’s most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading entitled “Risk Factors,” its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of Graham Corporation’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on Graham Corporation’s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Graham Corporation disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.
BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries, announced that it will release its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results before financial markets open on Friday, November 8, 2024.
The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review its financial and operating results, strategy, and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results Conference Call
Friday, November 8, 2024 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time Phone: (201) 689-8560 Internet webcast link and accompanying slide presentation: ir.grahamcorp.com
A telephonic replay will be available from 3:00 p.m. ET on the day of the teleconference through Friday, November 15, 2024. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13749103 or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website at ir.grahamcorp.com, where a transcript will also be posted once available.
ABOUT GRAHAM CORPORATION
Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps, and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.
New technology reduces steam consumption, increases system capacity, and lowers carbon footprint
BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“Graham” or “the Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries, announced today the successful launch of its NextGen steam ejector nozzle with a customer installation in a Gulf Coast refinery. This marks a significant achievement for the Company’s new technology, which was designed to offer efficiency improvements, environmental benefits and enhanced profitability for customers.
The NextGen steam ejector nozzles are engineered to reduce steam consumption, lower operating costs, and increase system capacity, allowing refineries and process plants to enhance throughput while minimizing their carbon footprint. Ultimately these benefits drive profitability, positioning the NextGen technology as a critical tool for refineries to optimize both performance and financial returns. With this launch, Graham demonstrates its commitment to helping customers meet stringent sustainability goals and emissions regulations through innovation.
In this installation, the customer achieved a 5.6% reduction in overall steam consumption, which is expected to result in the customer saving an estimated $270,000 annually in utility costs. The refinery also increased capacity by 3.1% and improved vacuum levels by 10.4%. Additionally, the reduction in steam usage is expected to cut 1,970 tons of CO2 emissions per year, supporting the customer’s environmental and financial objectives.
Dan Thoren, Graham Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are very proud to see our NextGen nozzle technology deliver such tangible results. The successful demonstration of our R&D investments through this installation proves the value of innovation in improving efficiency and sustainability. A key benefit of reducing steam consumption is the corresponding reduction in CO2 emissions, which can have a meaningful impact on a plant’s emissions profile and carbon credit position. By optimizing vacuum systems with this new technology, we help our customers improve both their operational efficiency and profitability, while also enhancing their environmental impact.”
NextGen Nozzle Advantages:
Custom Engineered for Specific Applications: Unlike traditional nozzles, which are sized based on historical data, each NextGen nozzle is custom engineered and optimized for individual customer processes. This allows for precise performance improvements tailored to specific operating conditions.
Energy Efficiency: R&D testing shows that NextGen nozzles are 5% to 10% more energy efficient than standard nozzles, reducing the overall energy needed to operate vacuum systems.
Steam Savings: These nozzles target high-compression, first-stage steam jet ejectors, where steam consumption is typically the highest, delivering significant reductions in steam usage.
Seamless Retrofit: The nozzles are designed to fit seamlessly into existing Graham ejectors, making them an easy upgrade option for customers seeking efficiency gains without extensive reconfiguration.
By lowering steam consumption and improving process efficiency, NextGen nozzles also reduce downstream condenser heat loads and emissions from customer boilers, contributing to a more sustainable industrial process.
Mr. Thoren added, “According to our estimates based on the current installed base that can benefit from this enhanced product, we see meaningful potential for our NextGen nozzle technology, with an estimated total market opportunity exceeding $50 million over the next 5 to 10 years. By actively marketing this innovative solution to our extensive customer base across North America and globally, we aim to help more customers achieve significant energy savings, enhance system performance, increase profitability, and reduce their carbon footprints through seamless upgrades to their existing systems.”
For more information on the NextGen nozzle, visit graham-mfg.com or watch an overview video.
About Graham Corporation
Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps, and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.
Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as “can,” “estimate,” “expects,” “potential,” “will,” and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that Graham Corporation expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to, the success and efficiencies created by the NextGen steam ejector nozzle, the estimated total market opportunity and the Company’s ability to capitalize on such market opportunity. Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Graham Corporation’s most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading entitled “Risk Factors,” its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of Graham Corporation’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on Graham Corporation’s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Graham Corporation disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.
BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or “the Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries, today announced its participation in Noble Capital Markets’ C-Suite Interview Series, presented by Channelchek.
In this exclusive interview, Graham Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Daniel J. Thoren, and Chief Financial Officer, Christopher J. Thome, sit down with Noble Capital Markets Research Analyst Joe Gomes to provide insights into the Company’s ongoing strategic transformation and growth outlook.
The discussion covers a range of topics essential to understanding Graham’s evolving business and market positioning, including:
Company History – An overview of Graham’s rich legacy and evolution over the years.
Diversification Strategy – How Graham has diversified from its roots in oil and gas to expand into defense, space, energy, and other industrial markets.
Defense Sector Leadership – Insights into Graham’s participation in key Navy programs.
Market Dynamics – The balance between domestic and international markets and how each contributes to Graham’s strategic goals.
Margin Drivers & Backlog – Key factors driving Graham’s margin expansion, demand in core markets and growing backlog.
Competitive Landscape – Graham’s position within its competitive markets and industry trends shaping future opportunities.
Opportunities Ahead – Discussion on emerging opportunities and how Graham is positioned to capitalize on evolving market conditions.
Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps, and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.
About Noble Capital Markets
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New 29,000 square foot building will create 24 new full-time positions; expect to begin commercial operation summer of 2025
BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or “the Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer, and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, announced that its operating company, Graham Manufacturing, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new 29,000-square-foot facility in Batavia, NY. This event marks a significant milestone in the Company’s ongoing growth and commitment to serving its customers and the community. The project represents a total investment of approximately $17.6 million, which includes a strategic investment of $13.5 million from one of the Company’s valued customers, with the remaining investment provided by Graham.
State and local officials will join Graham’s executive leadership and construction managers in turning the first ceremonial shovels of dirt, officially launching the building project.
The construction of the new facility is expected to be completed over the next twelve months with operations beginning shortly thereafter. The building will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and designed with sustainability in mind, aligning with Graham’s broader environmental goals.
Dan Thoren, Graham Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our new facility will play a key role in enhancing our operational capabilities, providing the expanded capacity to accelerate production to meet our customers’ growing requirements, particularly the U.S. Navy. Moreover, it will enable us to make a positive impact on the Batavia community. Once operational, the expanded operations are expected to create 24 new full-time skilled positions, reinforcing our commitment to job creation and community development.”
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer said, “Graham’s Batavia, NY workforce and the products they make are integral to supporting our nation’s national defense, and today’s $18 million expansion doubles down on their world-class work as a strategic supplier for the U.S. Navy. I’ve been proud to secure vital federal funding for the U.S. Navy’s Submarine and Aircraft Carriers Industrial Base supply chain that the Navy relies on to purchase technology and equipment made right here in Batavia by Graham’s existing 367-employee local workforce. This not only supports these local jobs, but enables the new 24-job $18 million expansion that we break ground on today. With today’s expansion, I commend Graham for setting sail to reach new horizons not only in this company’s growth but in support of our national defense.”
Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for New York’s 24th Congressional District, said, “Congratulations to Graham Corporation on breaking ground on this new manufacturing facility here in Batavia. Graham Corporation’s commitment to creating quality and innovative technologies for our military and providing 24 new job opportunities in our community is commendable. I am eager to witness the continued growth and positive impact Graham Corporation will have in our community and around the world.”
Graham is working with Ciurzynski Consulting, Montante Construction and Wolfe Architecture to design and build the advanced manufacturing facility.
About Graham Corporation
Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps, and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.
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Graham Corporation designs, manufactures and sells critical equipment for the energy, defense and chemical/petrochemical industries. The Company designs and manufactures custom-engineered ejectors, vacuum pumping systems, surface condensers and vacuum systems. It is a nuclear code accredited fabrication and specialty machining company. It supplies components used inside reactor vessels and outside containment vessels of nuclear power facilities. Its equipment is found in applications, such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing, pharmaceutical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning. For the defense industry, its equipment is used in nuclear propulsion power systems for the United States Navy. The Company’s products are used in a range of industrial process applications in energy markets, including petroleum refining, defense, chemical and petrochemical processing, power generation/alternative energy and other.
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1Q25 Results. The improved top and bottom lines reflect Graham’s successful operating strategy, in our view. The first quarter can be characterized by solid growth, consistent improvement, and strengthened profitability. We also would note the expansion of Graham’s defense business has reduced the Company’s economic sensitivity.
New Orders. Graham’s Barber-Nichols segment reported the receipt of three new awards, totaling in excess of $65 million. An extension of work for the MK48 Mod 7 Heavyweight torpedo program, received in the first quarter; a new program for the Columbia-class submarine; and a contract to provide cryogenic recirculation pumps for space vehicles. We believe these awards demonstrate the Company’s capabilities to successfully compete in its key markets.
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Graham Corporation designs, manufactures and sells critical equipment for the energy, defense and chemical/petrochemical industries. The Company designs and manufactures custom-engineered ejectors, vacuum pumping systems, surface condensers and vacuum systems. It is a nuclear code accredited fabrication and specialty machining company. It supplies components used inside reactor vessels and outside containment vessels of nuclear power facilities. Its equipment is found in applications, such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing, pharmaceutical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning. For the defense industry, its equipment is used in nuclear propulsion power systems for the United States Navy. The Company’s products are used in a range of industrial process applications in energy markets, including petroleum refining, defense, chemical and petrochemical processing, power generation/alternative energy and other.
Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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2Q24 Results. The improved top and bottom lines reflect Graham’s successful operating strategy, in our view. The first quarter can be characterized by solid growth, consistent improvement, and strengthened profitability. We also would note the expansion of Graham’s defense business has reduced the Company’s economic sensitivity.
New Orders. Graham’s Barber-Nichols segment reported the receipt of three new awards, totaling in excess of $65 million. An extension of work for the MK48 Mod 7 Heavyweight torpedo program, received in the first quarter; a new program for the Columbia-class submarine; and a contract to provide cryogenic recirculation pumps for space vehicles. We believe these awards demonstrate the Company’s capabilities to successfully compete in its key markets.
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Graham Corporation designs, manufactures and sells critical equipment for the energy, defense and chemical/petrochemical industries. The Company designs and manufactures custom-engineered ejectors, vacuum pumping systems, surface condensers and vacuum systems. It is a nuclear code accredited fabrication and specialty machining company. It supplies components used inside reactor vessels and outside containment vessels of nuclear power facilities. Its equipment is found in applications, such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing, pharmaceutical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning. For the defense industry, its equipment is used in nuclear propulsion power systems for the United States Navy. The Company’s products are used in a range of industrial process applications in energy markets, including petroleum refining, defense, chemical and petrochemical processing, power generation/alternative energy and other.
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Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Strong Results. Net sales for the quarter were $50.0 million, above the prior year’s $47.6 million and in-line with our estimate of $50.0 million. Higher margin defense sales helped increase revenue as well as gross margin, as gross margin increased to 24.8% from 23.1% last year and above our forecast of 22.0%. Net income totaled $3.0 million, or $0.27/sh, compared to $2.6 million or $0.25/sh last year. We estimated net income of $1.6 million or $0.15/sh.
New Facility. In an effort to support the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding schedule, the Company received a $13.5 million investment during fiscal 2024 to expand its Batavia, N.Y. production capabilities. The Company is expecting to break ground on the facility in August 2024. We believe the expansion of the facility can facilitate the needs of the U.S. Navy and also potential non-U.S. Navy customers, should the Company have excess capacity.
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Strong financial results further validates solid execution of strategic initiatives to grow and drive stronger earnings power
Revenue up 5% to a record $50.0 million reflecting strength in defense and refining; gross margin expanded 170 basis points to 24.8%
Net income increased 12% to $3.0 million for net margin of 5.9%, adjusted net income1 was up 20% to $3.6 million and adjusted EBITDA1 was $5.1 million, or 10.3% of sales
Orders of $55.8 million driven by defense market and international demand, resulted in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1x and nearly $400 million in backlog2
Strong balance sheet with no debt and $21.6 million of cash at June 30, 2024, provides financial flexibility to support future growth
BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– First paragraph, first sentence of release should read: Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, today reported financial results for its first quarter for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (“fiscal 2025”). (instead of Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, today reported financial results for its first quarter for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (“fiscal 2025”).
The updated release reads:
GRAHAM CORPORATION NET INCOME INCREASED 12% TO $3.0 MILLION ON EXPANDED GROSS MARGIN OF 24.8% IN FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 2025
Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, today reported financial results for its first quarter for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (“fiscal 2025”). Results for the quarter include the P3 Technologies, LLC (“P3”) acquisition, which closed on November 9, 2023.
“We are delivering consistent improvement, solid growth and strengthening profitability,” commented Daniel J. Thoren, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We believe our solid results reflect the commitment and discipline of the GHM team, the confidence our customers have bestowed on us and the effectiveness of our strategy to build better companies. In addition to the visibility our nearly $400 million in backlog provides, it is worth noting that the growth of our defense business has also reduced our economic sensitivity as we receive a steady flow of program renewals and new opportunities with the U.S. Navy. In fact, we will be breaking ground this month on a new 29,000 square foot facility in Batavia, NY to provide production efficiencies, and increased capabilities and capacity to support our defense customer’s needs.”
He concluded, “These are exciting times at Graham Corp. We are steadily advancing our plan, delivering on our targets and are strategically positioning for continued growth.”
First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Performance Review (All comparisons are with the same prior-year period unless noted otherwise.)
*Graham believes that, when used in conjunction with measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted net income per share, Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, which are non-GAAP measures, help in the understanding of its operating performance. See attached tables and other information on pages 10 and 11 for important disclosures regarding Graham’s use of these non-GAAP measures.
Record quarterly net sales of $50.0 million increased 5%, or $2.4 million, and included $1.6 million of incremental sales from P3. Sales to the defense market increased $6.3 million, or 28%, and were driven by better execution, improved pricing, and increased direct labor. These increases more than offset lower “Other” revenue that reflected variability in project timing across multiple markets and customers. Aftermarket sales to the refining, chemical/petrochemical, and defense markets of $7.8 million remained strong but were $3.0 million lower than the prior year record levels. See supplemental data for a further breakdown of sales by market and region.
Gross margin expanded 170 basis points to 24.8%, which reflected higher margin defense sales, higher margin P3 sales, and improved execution. Additionally, gross profit for the quarter benefited $480 thousand due to a $2.1 million grant received from BlueForge Alliance to reimburse the Company for the cost of its defense welder training programs in Batavia and related equipment. BlueForge Alliance is a nonprofit, neutral integrator that supports the U.S. Navy’s submarine industrial base initiatives.
Selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”), inclusive of amortization, was $9.3 million, or 18.6% of sales, up $2.0 million over the prior year. This increase reflects the continued investments the Company is making in its operations, employees, and technology. This included $0.3 million of incremental costs related to P3, $0.3 million for enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) conversion costs at the Batavia facility, $0.4 million of incremental research and development costs, and a $0.3 million increase in the supplemental performance bonus for Barber-Nichols employees3. When compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, SG&A expenses decreased $1.8 million, or 16%, primarily due to lower professional services fees and performance-based compensation.
Cash Management and Balance Sheet Cash provided by operating activities was $8.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Cash and cash equivalents on June 30, 2024, were $21.6 million up from $16.9 million on March 31, 2024. Capital expenditures for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 were $3.0 million.
The Company had no debt outstanding at June 30, 2024 with $29 million available on its senior secured revolving credit facility.
Orders for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024, were $55.8 million, which equated to a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1x. Defense orders represented 51% of total orders and included the second option year award to support the MK48 Mod 7 Heavyweight Torpedo program with mission critical alternators and regulators. Additionally, orders for the quarter included three surface condenser systems for the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site located in North America. Aftermarket orders for the refining and petrochemical markets for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 4% to $8.2 million compared with the prior-year period.
Backlog at quarter end was $396.8 million, up 23% compared with the prior-year period and up 2% compared with the end of the trailing fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Approximately 35% to 45% of orders currently in backlog are expected to be converted to sales in the next twelve months and another 25% to 30% is expected to convert to sales over the following year. The majority of orders expected to convert beyond twelve months are for the defense industry, specifically the U.S. Navy.
Fiscal 2025 Outlook The Company’s outlook for 2025 is reaffirmed as follows:
(1) Includes approximately $6.5 million to $7.5 million of BN supplemental performance bonus, equity-based compensation, and ERP conversion costs included in SG&A expense. (2) Excludes net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization from net income, as well as approximately $2.0 million to $3.0 million of equity-based compensation and ERP conversion costs included in SG&A expense.
Webcast and Conference Call GHM’s management will host a conference call and live webcast on August 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) to review its financial results as well as its strategy and outlook. The review will be accompanied by a slide presentation, which will be made available immediately prior to the conference call on GHM’s investor relations website.
A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. GHM’s conference call can be accessed by calling (201) 689-8560. Alternatively, the webcast can be monitored from the events section of GHM’s investor relations website.
A telephonic replay will be available from 3:00 p.m. ET today through Wednesday, August 14, 2024. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13746993 or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website at ir.grahamcorp.com, where a transcript will also be posted once available.
About Graham Corporation Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps, and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.
Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as “expects,” “future,” “outlook,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “guidance,” “should,” ”may”, “will,” “plan” and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that Graham Corporation expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to, profitability of future projects and the business, its ability to deliver to plan, its ability to continue to strengthen relationships with customers in the defense industry, its ability to secure future projects and applications, expected expansion and growth opportunities, anticipated sales, revenues, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margins, capital expenditures and SG&A expenses, the timing of conversion of backlog to sales, orders, market presence, profit margins, tax rates, foreign sales operations, customer preferences, changes in market conditions in the industries in which it operates, changes in general economic conditions and customer behavior, forecasts regarding the timing and scope of the economic recovery in its markets, and its acquisition and growth strategy, are forward-looking statements. Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Graham Corporation’s most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), included under the heading entitled “Risk Factors”, and in other reports filed with the SEC.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of Graham Corporation’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on Graham Corporation’s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Graham Corporation disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income (loss) before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, other acquisition related expenses, and other unusual/nonrecurring expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are not measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, commonly known as GAAP. Nevertheless, Graham believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, is important for investors and other readers of Graham’s financial statements, as it is used as an analytical indicator by Graham’s management to better understand operating performance. Moreover, Graham’s credit facility also contains ratios based on Adjusted EBITDA. Because Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures and are thus susceptible to varying calculations, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin, as presented, may not be directly comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are defined as net income and net income per diluted share as reported, adjusted for certain items and at a normalized tax rate. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to the measures as used by other companies. Nevertheless, Graham believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share, is important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current quarter’s and current fiscal year’s net income and net income per diluted share to the historical periods’ net income and net income per diluted share. Graham also believes that adjusted net income per share, which adds back intangible amortization expense related to acquisitions, provides a better representation of the cash earnings of the Company.
Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Measures Forward-looking adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures. The Company is unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because such information is not available, and management cannot reliably predict the necessary components of such GAAP measures without unreasonable effort largely because forecasting or predicting our future operating results is subject to many factors out of our control or not readily predictable. In addition, the Company believes that such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on the Company’s fiscal 2024 financial results. These non-GAAP financial measures are preliminary estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among others, changes in connection with purchase accounting, quarter-end, and year-end adjustments. Any variation between the Company’s actual results and preliminary financial estimates set forth above may be material.
Key Performance Indicators In addition to the foregoing non-GAAP measures, management uses the following key performance metrics to analyze and measure the Company’s financial performance and results of operations: orders, backlog, and book-to-bill ratio. Management uses orders and backlog as measures of current and future business and financial performance, and these may not be comparable with measures provided by other companies. Orders represent written communications received from customers requesting the Company to provide products and/or services. Backlog is defined as the total dollar value of net orders received for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Management believes tracking orders and backlog are useful as they often times are leading indicators of future performance. In accordance with industry practice, contracts may include provisions for cancellation, termination, or suspension at the discretion of the customer.
The book-to-bill ratio is an operational measure that management uses to track the growth prospects of the Company. The Company calculates the book-to-bill ratio for a given period as net orders divided by net sales.
Given that each of orders, backlog, and book-to-bill ratio are operational measures and that the Company’s methodology for calculating orders, backlog and book-to-bill ratio does not meet the definition of a non-GAAP measure, as that term is defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a quantitative reconciliation for each is not required or provided.
