Sypris Solutions (NASDAQ: SYPR) reported Q1 EPS of ($0.16), versus ($0.26) reported last year. Revenue for the quarter came in at $18.2 million, versus $26.9 million reported last year.

Outlook

Commenting on the future, Mr. Gill added, “The combination of significant cost savings, improved revenue mix and the elimination of high-cost commercial debt, among other items, is expected to have a positive, material impact on the Company’s financial performance in 2017. The second half of the year is expected to benefit from significantly lower fixed overhead and production costs at Sypris Technologies, as well as from the elimination of severance and other expenses.

“As a result, we expect gross margin to be in the range of 5-7% of revenue for the first half of 2017, increasing to 15-17% of revenue beginning with the third quarter of the year. Selling, general and administrative expense is expected to approximate 17-19% of revenue during the first six months, before falling to 16-18% during the second half of the year. Revenue for the first six months is forecast to be $38-$40 million, while revenue for the second half of 2017 is expected to range from $40-$42 million. EBITDA is expected to be 7%-9% of revenue for the second half of 2017 and be positive for the year. We expect to see further meaningful improvements in gross margin, SG&A as a percent of revenue and EBITDA in 2018, as the Company’s financial statements reflect the full-year impact of the 2017 cost saving initiatives.”

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