-- Strong Industry Demand and Production Enhancements Drive 15% Top Line Growth -- -- Volume and Product Mix drive 570 bps Increase in Gross Margins -- ELMA, N.Y., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Servotronics, Inc. (NYSE American – SVT), a designer and manufacturer of servo-control components and other advanced technology products, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Highlights for the first quarter financial results: Revenues of $10.4 million, up 15.3% from $9.1 million in the first quarter of 2023, driven primarily by higher volumes and favorable product mix. Foreign sales increased 29.3% to $2.6 million, from $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. Gross profit saw a 75.6% increase to $1.7 million, or 16.6% of revenue, in the first quarter, up significantly from $1.0 million, or 10.9% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2023. The increase was the result of higher volume and favorable product mix. Operating costs (as a % of revenue) of 19.3% were down 480 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2023 due to lower professional fees resulting from bank refinancing activities that occurred in the prior year. Operating loss improved by $0.9 million to a loss of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a loss of $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2023, driven by the increases in revenue and gross profit combined with lower operating expenses. Net loss from continuing operations was $0.4 million, or a loss of ($0.15) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $1.0 million, or ($0.40) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2023. "Industry demand for our products and services remains very strong and our performance in the first quarter reflects improvements in delivery performance while continuing to manage costs.  We continue to execute our strategic plan focused on profitable growth, developing our people, improving operational excellence, and zero-defects quality standards," said Chief Executive Officer William F. Farrell, Jr.  "To further execute our plan, we have recently added a new Chief Operating Officer focused on improving our operational efficiencies.  In addition, we are expanding our efforts to grow our business in new products and markets." First Quarter Business Results Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2024 March 31, 2023 $ Change % Change Revenues $            10,446 $              9,060 $              1,386 15.3 % Cost of goods sold (8,711) (8,072) (639) -7.9 % Gross Profit 1,735 988 747 75.6 % Gross Margin  16.6 % 10.9 % 5.7 % Selling, general and administrative (2,018) (2,185) 167 7.6 % as a % of Revenue 19.3 % 24.1 % -4.8 % Operating loss from continuing operations (283) (1,197) 914 76.4 % Operating Margin -2.7 % -13.2 % 10.5 % Interest expense (83) (47) (36) -76.6 % Income tax benefit  - 264 (264) -100.0 % Net loss from continuing operations $                (366) $                (980) $                 614 62.7 % Servotronics' Chief Financial Officer Robert A. Fraass commented, "The Company has continued to strengthen its balance sheet over the past year through strategic initiatives.  In addition, we were pleased with the strong operating cash flows during the first quarter, which has us well-positioned for continued growth in 2024."  The Company's operating cash flows increased by approximately $2.8 million compared to the same period in 2023 driven by strong customer collections.  The cash used in operating activities related to the discontinued operation was $0.1 million and is not expected to be significant in 2024, as wind down activities of the Consumer Product Group business segment are substantially complete. Mr. Farrell concluded, "The improvements achieved in the first quarter represented a solid start to the year and we anticipate further advances through 2024.  We will continue to manage both revenue and costs while targeting new markets and opportunities.  Our belief is that this balanced approach will create significant value for all stakeholders." ABOUT SERVOTRONICS Servotronics designs, develops, and manufactures servo controls and other components for various commercial and government applications including aircraft, jet engines, missiles, manufacturing equipment and other aerospace applications at its operating facilities in Elma and Franklinville, New York. 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