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Mar 28, 2020

RCM Technologies Q1 2020 Earnings Report

RCM Technologies reported a decrease in revenue and experienced a net loss due to an impairment charge related to a customer dispute and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Takeaways

RCM Technologies reported a revenue of $45.0 million, a 12.7% decrease compared to the previous year. The company experienced a GAAP net loss of $5.9 million, or ($0.45) per diluted share, primarily driven by an $8.0 million impairment charge. The company is focused on cost and debt reduction and maximizing cash flow.

Revenue decreased by 12.7% compared to the same period last year.

GAAP net loss was $5.9 million, or ($0.45) per diluted share.

An $8.0 million impairment charge related to a customer dispute significantly impacted the operating loss.

COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the Healthcare segment, with an estimated $3.0 million revenue loss.

Total Revenue
$45M
Previous year: $51.6M
-12.7%
EPS
$0.16
Previous year: $0.11
+45.5%
Gross Profit
$10.8M
Cash and Equivalents
$642K
Free Cash Flow
$894K
Total Assets
$84M

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Forward Guidance

During the next two quarters, the primary focus will be cost and debt reduction without sacrificing the long-term progress made in the business. The company is aggressively applying two principles across all three segments on a going-forward basis: 1) maximize utilization, and 2) reduce SGA expense as much as possible. A material reduction in debt is expected throughout the second and third quarters of 2020.

Positive Outlook

  • Focus on cost and debt reduction.
  • Maximizing utilization across all segments.
  • Reducing SGA expense.
  • Expecting a material reduction in debt throughout the second and third quarters of 2020.
  • Positioned to grow in a post COVID world

Challenges Ahead

  • Short-term revenue visibility is a challenge.
  • Slowing of new business inquiries and proposals in Engineering and IT segments.
  • Visibility beyond Q2 is challenging.
  • Healthcare segment lost approximately $3.0 million in revenue due to school closures.
  • Uncertainty regarding school openings for the 2020/2021 academic year.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income