CUI Global Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results

HOUSTON, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CUI Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUI) ("CUI Global" or the "Company") today reported unaudited financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019.

Financial and Operating Highlights:

• Reported total revenues of $5.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 and $23.5 million for the full year 2019, compared to $7.4 million and $20.3 million for the fourth quarter and full year 2018, respectively;
• Gross profit was $1.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 and $5.8 million for the full year 2019, compared to a gross loss of $0.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 and gross profit of $2.6 million for the full year 2018;
• Gross margin was 26.0% for the fourth quarter of 2019 and 24.7% for the full year 2019, compared to (6.6%) and 12.6% for the fourth quarter and full year 2018, respectively;
• Operating loss was $4.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 and $16.0 million for the full year 2019, compared to $8.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 and $22.1 million for the full year 2018;
• Cash and cash equivalents were $23.4 million at December 31, 2019;
• Energy segment backlog was $9.6 million at December 31, 2019, compared to $15.7 million at December 31, 2018;
• Completed the sale of electromechanical components business of the Company's Power and Electromechanical segment to a private entity for total consideration of $15 million;
• Sold the majority of its remaining Power business to Bel Fuse (Nasdaq: BELFA and Nasdaq: BELFB) for $32.0 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments;
• Authorized a share repurchase program under which CUI may repurchase up to $5.0 million of CUI Global common stock at market prices;
• Subsequent to year end, announced the acquisition of Reach Construction Group ("Reach"), an engineering, procurement and construction ("EPC") company with expertise in the renewable energy industry.

Commentary

"In 2019, our Energy segment continued to take advantage of operators increasing capital investment in energy services infrastructure," said Jim O'Neil, vice chairman and CEO of CUI Global. "At the same time, we laid the groundwork for our plan to become a diversified energy infrastructure services company. This included the sale of our electromechanical components business of our legacy Power and Electromechanical segment for a total consideration of $15 million. Following this, we sold the majority of our remaining Power business to Bel Fuse for $32 million in gross proceeds, which continued our transformation and strengthened our balance sheet. More recently, we announced another major milestone with the accretive, platform acquisition of Reach Construction Group.

Mr. O'Neil continued, "Reach's utility-scale solar energy expertise and established relationships with solar developers and panel manufacturers represents a strong addition to our energy infrastructure services focused operations. This acquisition extends our energy services business into the rapidly growing areas of alternative and renewable energy, and also expands our engineering and construction capabilities to deploy a broader set of service offerings in the energy infrastructure market. Going forward, we will continue to grow our existing energy business and use our strong balance sheet to pursue attractive acquisition opportunities. By executing on this targeted acquisition strategy, focused on innovative companies in complementary industries, we will develop a diversified platform for growth and create long-term value for our shareholders."

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call today, March 30, 2020 at 5:00 PM ET to discuss these results as well as recent corporate developments. After management's opening remarks, there will be a question and answer period. To access the call, please dial (888) 734-0328 and provide conference ID 7065114. For international callers, please dial (678) 894-3054. The live webcast of the conference call and accompanying slide presentation can be accessed through the 'Events & Presentations' page of the CUI Global Investor Relations website (www.cuiglobal.com).

For those unable to attend the live call, a telephonic replay will be available until April 16, 2020. To access the replay of the call dial (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 and provide conference ID 7065114. An archived copy of the webcast and slide presentation will also be available on the 'Events & Presentations' page of the CUI Global Investor Relations website.

About CUI Global, Inc.

CUI Global, Inc. is a publicly traded company dedicated to maximizing shareholder value through the acquisition and development of innovative companies to create a diversified energy services platform. CUI Global's Energy business, Orbital Gas Systems is a leader in innovative gas solutions with more than 30 years of experience in design, installation and the commissioning of industrial gas sampling, measurement and delivery systems providing solutions to the energy, power and processing markets.  Orbital Gas Systems manufactures and delivers a broad range of technologies including environmental monitoring, gas metering, process control, telemetry, gas sampling and BioMethane. As a publicly traded company, shareholders can participate in the opportunities, revenues, and profits generated by the products, technologies, and market channels of CUI Global and its subsidiaries. But most important, a commitment to conduct business with a high level of integrity, respect, and philanthropic dedication allows the organization to make a difference in the lives of their customers, employees, investors and global community.

For more information please visit: http://www.cuiglobal.com

Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company may experience significant fluctuations in future operating results due to a number of economic, competitive, and other factors, including, among other things, our reliance on third-party manufacturers and suppliers, government agency budgetary and political constraints, new or increased competition, changes in market demand, and the performance or reliability of our products. These factors and others could cause operating results to vary significantly from those in prior periods, and those projected in forward-looking statements. Additional information with respect to these and other factors, which could materially affect the Company and its operations, are included in certain forms the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Relations:KCSA Strategic CommunicationsDavid HanoverT: 212-896-1220[email protected]

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) are non-GAAP financial measures and are reconciled in the table below. These non-GAAP financial measures do not represent funds available for management's discretionary use and is not intended to represent cash flow from operations. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) should not be construed as a substitute for net loss or as a better measure of liquidity than cash flow from operating activities, which is determined in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) exclude components that are significant in understanding and assessing the company's results of operations and cash flows. In addition, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) are not terms defined by GAAP and as a result our measure of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) might not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. However, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) are used by management to evaluate, assess and benchmark the company's operational results and the company believes EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Net Income (loss) are relevant and useful information which are often reported and widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the Company's industry. Accordingly, the Company is disclosing this information to permit a more comprehensive analysis of its operating performance, to provide an additional measure of performance and liquidity and to provide additional information with respect to the Company's ability to meet future debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements. Adjusted Net Income (loss) eliminates the amortization expenses associated with intangible assets acquired with Orbital Gas Systems Limited and CUI-Canada, as well as non-cash expenses associated with impairments, Gains on sale of businesses, non-cash gains and losses related to the Company's equity method investment in VPS and stock and stock options for compensation, royalties and services during the period.

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