SDC Divestiture Strengthened Balance Sheet
Sold SDC to Atlas Copco for approximately $16.9M (subject to adjustments); net cash proceeds received in April 2026 were $14.8M (after transaction costs and employee-related liabilities). Immediately following the sale the company had approximately $23M in cash and no long-term debt. An additional $900k was placed in escrow and net proceeds have been invested in short-term treasury securities.
Planned Cost Reductions and Transformation Actions
Transformation plan includes outsourcing certain fabrication, revised sales approach using distributors, and other strategic alternatives. Workforce reduction in the CVD Equipment division (implemented in Q4) is expected to reduce annual operating costs by approximately $1.8M in 2026.
Improved Liquidity and Working Capital
Working capital improved to $12.8M at March 31, 2026 and increased further after the SDC sale. Cash and cash equivalents were $8.2M at March 31, 2026 prior to the sale; the sale proceeds materially bolstered liquidity and were invested in short-term treasuries to preserve capital.
Backlog Stability and Ongoing Orders
Orders in Q1 totaled $1.8M (driven primarily by spare parts) and backlog was $4.7M at March 31, 2026, essentially flat vs December 31, 2025, indicating retained customer commitments despite near-term softness.
One-Time Contract Benefit to Gross Profit
Gross profit during the quarter benefited by approximately $317,000 from a contract modification with a customer, helping to partially offset the impact of lower revenue levels.