DUBLIN, Calif., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giga-tronics Incorporated (OTCQB:GIGA) (the "Company") today reported results for the fourth fiscal quarter and year ended March 27, 2021.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 versus Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Highlights

Full Year Fiscal 2021 versus Fiscal 2020 Highlights

John Regazzi, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said, "Although our RADAR/EW test revenue increased slightly in fiscal 2021, revenue was lower than initially anticipated due to the continued impact of the pandemic in fiscal 2021. During fiscal 2021 however, we made significant progress with our TEmS solution moving beyond the laboratory environment and pursuing and winning opportunities for open-air range applications for air-crew training and air-to-ground missile testing. We believe the Giga-tronics TEmS solution is very competitive in this market segment due to its lower price point, smaller size and relative ease of use. Our early success in applications for air-crew training and air-to-ground missile testing leads us to believe that we can grow our market share faster in this segment compared to laboratory settings."

Lutz Henckels, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer stated, "The 2021 fiscal year was characterized by operational and supply chain challenges related to the continuance of the pandemic, but we're seeing many positive signs across our customer base as a result of the lifting of COVID-related travel restrictions, various military base re-openings and the resumption of in person meetings with both our existing customers and potential customers. We're encouraged by the interest and orders we've seen for our TEmS solution in fiscal 2021 and we're optimistic that we'll receive follow-on orders related to on-range air-crew training and field testing throughout the country, driving growth in the EW test business in fiscal 2022."

Earnings Conference Call

Giga-tronics will host a conference call today, June 30, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 27, 2021. To participate in the call, dial (888) 517-2513 or (847) 619-6533, and enter PIN Code 8782791#. A replay of the call will subsequently be made available on the Giga-tronics website under "Investor Relations". The conference call discussion reflects management's views as of June 30, 2021.

About Giga-tronics Incorporated

Giga-tronics is a publicly held company, traded on the OTCQB Capital Market under the symbol "GIGA". Giga-tronics produces RADAR filters and Microwave Integrated Components for use in military defense applications as well as sophisticated RADAR/EW test products primarily used in electronic warfare test & emulation applications.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward- looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements include, among others, those concerning future product developments, future prospects, future operating results (including, for example, future revenue, growth, expenses, margin and profitability), growth in market share, product competitiveness and expected and potential sales to customers.  Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include the Company's ability to successfully manufacture its RADAR/EW test products; to identify customer needs and to design and implement new features; the timely receipt of components from third-party suppliers; the receipt or timing of future orders for products or services and cancellations or deferrals of existing or future orders; the adequacy of the Company's capital resources; the Company's ability to manage expenses; the results of pending or threatened litigation; the Company's ability to successfully implement its business plan; the Company's need to modify its business plan as a result of these or other risks; the volatility in the market price of the Company's common stock; and the circumstances relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and governmental responses. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements. For further discussion, see the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 27, 2021 Part I, under the heading "Risk Factors" and Part II, under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and those in other public filings the Company may make with the SEC.

GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except share data)
      
 March 27, 2021  March 28 ,2020 
Assets       
Current assets:       
Cash$736  $657 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3 and $8, respectively 801   932 
Inventories, net 3,601   3,261 
Prepaid expenses 100   107 
Unbilled receivable 1,120   2,102 
Total current assets 6,358   7,059 
Property and equipment, net 455   508 
Right-of-use asset 865   1,183 
Other long-term assets 169   176 
Total assets$7,847  $8,926 
        
Liabilities and shareholders' equity       
Current liabilities:       
Accounts payable$1,044  $803 
Loans payable, net of discounts and issuance costs 683   1,320 
Accrued payroll and benefits 446   300 
Deferred revenue 7   159 
Lease obligations 445   426 
Other current liabilities 279   364 
Total current liabilities 2,904   3,372 
Other non-current liabilities 6   119 
Long term lease obligations 690   1,135 
Total liabilities 3,600   4,626 
        
Commitments and Contingencies       
        
Shareholders' equity:       
Preferred stock; no par value: 1,000,000 Authorized shares —   — 
Series A convertible preferred stock: 250,000 shares designated;

       
0 shares issued and outstanding at March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020       
Series B, C, D convertible preferred stock: 19,500 designated shares;  

       
17,782 shares issued and outstanding at March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020;       
(liquidation preference of $3,367 at March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020) 2,745   2,745 
Series E convertible preferred stock: 100,000 designated shares;

       
9,200 shares issued and outstanding at March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020;       
(liquidation preference of $345 at March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020) 177   177 
Common stock; no par value; Authorized – 13,333,333 shares;

       
2,635,856 shares issued and outstanding at March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020 32,306   31,952 
Accumulated deficit (30,981)  (30,574)
Total shareholders' equity 4,247   4,300 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$7,847  $8,926 



GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands except per share data)

  Three Month

Periods Ended		 Twelve Month 

Periods Ended

  March 27,   March 28,   March 27,   March 28, 

  2021  2020  2021  2020
                
Goods$180  $945  $3,670  $3,521 
Services 2,548   1,658   9,382   8,247 
Total revenue 2,728   2,603   13,052   11,768 
Cost of revenue 1,898   1,892   8,111   7,180 
Gross profit 830   711   4,941   4,588 
  30%  27%  38%  39%
Operating expenses:               
Engineering 605   455   2,153   1,552 
Selling, general and administrative 1,041   852   3,873   3,469 
Total operating expenses 1,646   1,307   6,026   5,021 
        
Operating loss (816)  (596)  (1,085)  (433)
Gain on extinguishment of PPP Loan —   —   791   — 
Interest expense, net (12)  (67)  (97)  (252)
Loss before income taxes (828)  (663)  (391)  (685)
Provision for income taxes —   —   2   2 
Net loss $(828) $(663) $(393) $(687)
Deemed dividend on Series E shares (4)  (3)  (14)  (94)
Cumulative dividends on Series E shares —   —   —   (1,245)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders$(832) $(666) $(407) $(2,026)
        
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation               
Depreciation & Amortization 59   77   253   315 
Stock-based compensation 149   72   354   303 
Interest & tax -   -   99   256 
Interest and dividends 16   68   —   (1,335)
Adjusted EBITDA$(608) $(447) $313  $185 
        
Income (loss) per common share – basic$(0.23) $(0.54) $(0.15) $(1.64)
        
Weighted average shares used in per share calculation:               
Basic 2,636   1,232   2,626   1,232 


Contact: Lutz Henckels
Executive Vice President, CFO, COO
lhenckels@gigatronics.com
(925) 328-4650 ext. 4698

Agency Contact:
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
IMS Investor Relations
203.972.9200
jnesbett@institutionalms.com

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