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Exhibit 99.1

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THE LGL GROUP, INC. REPORTS Fourth QUARTER AND FULL FISCAL YEAR 2023 RESULTS

 

Fourth Quarter 2023

 

Total revenues increased $417,000 to $995,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 from $578,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2022

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and after non-controlling interests increased $466,000 to $303,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 from ($163,000) for the three months ended December 31, 2022

 

Net income per diluted share remained flat at $0.02 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

 

Fiscal Year 2023

 

Total revenues increased $6,357,000 to $3,678,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 from ($2,679,000) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and after non-controlling interests increased $7,004,000 to $598,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 from ($6,406,000) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022

 

Net income (loss) per diluted share increased $0.61 to $0.05 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 from ($0.56) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022

 

ORLANDO, FL. – April 1, 2024 – The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

 

"Fiscal year 2023 was the first year post-separation of M-tron Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MPTI) and we are pleased with the value we delivered our shareholders through the spin-off," said Marc Gabelli, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer.

 

Tim Foufas, Co-CEO, added, "We are continuing to evaluate opportunities where we can re-deploy our capital, either through wholly owned acquisitions or via controlled investments. While we are industry agnostic, we have an affinity towards aerospace and defense, consumer products, and industrial companies that are cash flow positive with distinct competitive advantages."

 

Liquidity

 

Our working capital metrics and ratios were as follows:

   

As of December 31,

(in thousands)

 

2023

 

2022

Current assets

  $ 41,566     $ 39,340  

Less: Current liabilities

    474       587  

Working capital

  $ 41,092     $ 38,753  
                 

Current ratio

    87.7       67.0  

 

As of December 31, 2023, LGL Group had investments (classified within Cash and cash equivalents and Marketable securities) with a fair value of $40.7 million, of which $23.5 million was held within the Merchant Investment business.

 

Consolidated Results

 

Fourth quarter 2023 net income available to LGL Group common shareholders was $134,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared with $133,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to the following:

 

a $197,000 increase in Net investment income due to higher yields earned on the Company's Cash and cash equivalents, which are invested in U.S. Treasury money market funds, in 2023 than on the Company's investments in mutual funds in 2022;

 

a $298,000 increase in Net gains (losses) due to the sale of the Company's investment in IronNet, Inc. in Q4 2022 at a loss; and

 

a $111,000 decrease in Engineering, selling and administrative due to lower salaries, wages, and other compensation as well as professional services and other consulting fees in 2023 compared to 2022.

 

The increase was partially offset by:

 

a $78,000 decrease in Net sales due to significant bookings in 2022 that were also delivered in 2022;

 

a $333,000 increase in Income tax expense (benefit) due to higher income from continuing operations in 2023; and

 

a $132,000 decrease in Income from discontinued operations, net of tax due to no discontinued operations in 2023 compared to the Separation of M-tron Industries, Inc. in 2022.

 

 

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Fiscal year 2023 net income available to LGL Group common shareholders was $269,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with ($2,992,000), or ($0.56) per diluted share, for fiscal year 2022. The increase was primarily due to the following:

 

$1,153,000 increase in Net investment income due to higher yields earned on the Company's Cash and cash equivalents and Marketable securities in 2023 compared to 2022;

 

$5,131,000 increase in Net gains (losses) due to the sales of investments in Marketable securities at a gain in 2023 compared to selling the Company's investment in IronNet, Inc. at a loss 2022; and

 

$654,000 decrease in Engineering, selling and administrative due to lower salaries and wages, share-based compensation expense, and professional services and other consulting fees in 2023 compared to 2022.

 

The increase was partially offset by:

 

$1,830,000 increase in Income tax expense (benefit) due to higher income from continuing operations in 2022; and

 

$1,913,000 decrease in Income from discontinued operations, net of tax due to no discontinued operations in 2023 compared to the Separation of M-tron Industries, Inc. in 2022.

 

About The LGL Group, Inc.

 

The LGL Group, Inc. ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") is a holding company engaged in services, merchant investment and manufacturing business activities. Precise Time and Frequency, LLC ("PTF") is a globally positioned producer of industrial Electronic Instruments and commercial products and services. Founded in 2002, PTF operates from our design and manufacturing facility in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Lynch Capital International LLC is focused on the development of value through investments.

 

LGL was incorporated in 1928 under the laws of the State of Indiana, and in 2007, the Company was reincorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware as The LGL Group, Inc. We maintain our executive offices at 2525 Shader Road, Orlando, Florida 32804. Our telephone number is (407) 298-2000. Our Internet address is www.lglgroup.com. LGL common stock and warrants are traded on the NYSE American ("NYSE") under the symbols "LGL" and "LGL WS", respectively.

 

LGL Group's business strategy is primarily focused on growth through expanding new and existing operations across diversified industries. The Company's engineering and design origins date back to the early 1900s. In 1917, Lynch Glass Machinery Company ("Lynch Glass"), the predecessor of LGL Group, was formed and emerged in the late 1920s as a successful manufacturer of glass-forming machinery. Lynch Glass was then renamed Lynch Corporation ("Lynch") and was incorporated in 1928 under the laws of the State of Indiana. In 1946, Lynch was listed on the "New York Curb Exchange," the predecessor to the NYSE American. The Company has a had a long history of owning and operating various business in the precision engineering, manufacturing, and services sectors.

 

Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions 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 include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, and can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "project," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "believe," "potential," "should," "continue" or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future actions or performance. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and our current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect current plans, anticipated actions and our future financial condition and results. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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Contact:

 

The LGL Group, Inc.

Christopher Nossokoff

(407) 298-2000

info@lglgroup.com

 

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The LGL Group, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Fiscal Year Ended December 31,

(in thousands, except share data)

 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

Revenues:

                               

Net sales

  $ 446     $ 524     $ 1,728     $ 1,655  

Net investment income

    549       352       1,566       413  

Net gains (losses)

          (298 )     384       (4,747 )

Total revenues

    995       578       3,678       (2,679 )

Expenses:

                               

Manufacturing cost of sales

    201       165       796       837  

Engineering, selling and administrative

    465       576       2,236       2,890  

Total expenses

    666       741       3,032       3,727  

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense

    329       (163 )     646       (6,406 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

    169       (164 )     301       (1,529 )

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

    160       1       345       (4,877 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

          132       (28 )     1,885  

Net income (loss)

    160       133       317       (2,992 )

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

    26             48        

Net income (loss) attributable to LGL Group common stockholders

  $ 134     $ 133     $ 269     $ (2,992 )
                                 

Income (loss) per common share attributable to LGL Group common stockholders:

                               

Basic:

                               

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 0.03     $     $ 0.06     $ (0.91 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

          0.02       (0.01 )     0.35  

Net income (loss) attributable to LGL Group common stockholders

  $ 0.03     $ 0.02     $ 0.05     $ (0.56 )
                                 

Diluted:

                               

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 0.02     $     $ 0.06     $ (0.91 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

          0.02       (0.01 )     0.35  

Net income (loss) attributable to LGL Group common stockholders

  $ 0.02     $ 0.02     $ 0.05     $ (0.56 )
                                 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    5,352,937       5,349,187       5,352,937       5,338,417  

Diluted

    5,381,685       5,356,188       5,352,937       5,383,666  

 

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The LGL Group, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

Assets:

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 40,711     $ 21,507  

Marketable securities

    22       16,585  

Accounts receivable, net

    356       543  

Inventories, net

    204       265  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    273       440  

Total current assets

    41,566       39,340  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

          1  

Right-of-use lease asset

    75       132  

Intangible assets, net

    57       78  

Deferred income taxes, net

    152       234  

Total assets

  $ 41,850     $ 39,785  
                 

Liabilities:

               

Total current liabilities

    474       587  

Non-current liabilities

    694       708  

Total liabilities

    1,168       1,295  
                 

Total LGL Group stockholders' equity

    38,762       38,490  

Non-controlling interests

    1,920        

Total stockholders' equity

    40,682       38,490  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 41,850     $ 39,785  

 

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The LGL Group, Inc.

Segment Results

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended December 31,

               

(in thousands)

 

2023

 

2022

 

$ Change

 

% Change

Revenues:

                               

Electronic Instruments

  $ 446     $ 524     $ (78 )     -14.9 %

Merchant Investment

    327             327       n/m  

Corporate

    222       54       168       311.1 %

Total revenues

    995       578       417       72.1 %
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Electronic Instruments

    458       368       90       24.5 %

Merchant Investment

    64             64       n/m  

Corporate

    144       373       (229 )     -61.4 %

Total expenses

    666       741       (75 )     -10.1 %
                                 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

                               

Electronic Instruments

    (12 )     156       (168 )     -107.7 %

Merchant Investment

    263             263       n/m  

Corporate

    78       (319 )     397       124.5 %

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    329       (163 )     492       301.8 %

Income tax expense (benefit)

    169       (164 )     333       203.0 %

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

    160       1       159       15,900.0 %

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

          132       (132 )     -100.0 %

Net income

    160       133       27       20.3 %

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

    26             26       n/m  

Net income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders

  $ 134     $ 133     $ 1       0.8 %

 

 

   

Fiscal Year Ended December 31,

               

(in thousands)

 

2023

 

2022

 

$ Change

 

% Change

Revenues:

                               

Electronic Instruments

  $ 1,728     $ 1,655     $ 73       4.4 %

Merchant Investment

    869             869       n/m  

Corporate

    1,081       (4,334 )     5,415       124.9 %

Total revenues

    3,678       (2,679 )     6,357       237.3 %
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Electronic Instruments

    1,576       1,552       24       1.5 %

Merchant Investment

    216             216       n/m  

Corporate

    1,240       2,175       (935 )     -43.0 %

Total expenses

    3,032       3,727       (695 )     -18.6 %
                                 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

                               

Electronic Instruments

    152       103       49       47.6 %

Merchant Investment

    653             653       n/m  

Corporate

    (159 )     (6,509 )     6,350       97.6 %

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    646       (6,406 )     7,052       110.1 %

Income tax expense (benefit)

    301       (1,529 )     1,830       119.7 %

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

    345       (4,877 )     5,222       107.1 %

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (28 )     1,885       (1,913 )     -101.5 %

Net income (loss)

    317       (2,992 )     3,309       110.6 %

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

    48             48       n/m  

Net income (loss) attributable to LGL Group common stockholders

  $ 269     $ (2,992 )   $ 3,261       109.0 %

 

 

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