Revenue Increase
Revenue for the third quarter was $19.6 million, marking a 26% increase over the previous quarter.
AI Infrastructure Growth
Revenue from equipment used for AI infrastructure increased fivefold from a year ago and over 60% sequentially, accounting for about 25% of the Thermal Processing Solutions revenue.
Cost Reduction Initiatives
Implemented cost reduction initiatives resulted in $13 million in annualized savings, including the consolidation of manufacturing sites from 7 to 4.
Employee Retention Credit
The company benefited from a $2.1 million Employee Retention Credit, which reduced payroll tax expenses.
Improved Gross Margin
Normalized gross margin was at 41.5%, an improvement from 36.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2024.
Cash Position Improvement
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents increased to $15.6 million at the end of the quarter, up from $11.1 million at the end of September 2024.