Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The operating loss for the second quarter was $1 million compared to operating income of $0.4 million a year ago [3] - The net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $1.6 million compared to a net loss of $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2023 [18] - Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024, were $8 million compared to $7 million in the prior year's quarter [18] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $4.1 million at March 31, 2024, down from $6.3 million at September 30, 2023 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the Security segment decreased by 18% to $8.1 million due to delays in certain projects [15] - The Industrial Services segment revenues increased by 47% to $9.1 million, driven by increased demand and the Heisey acquisition [6][16] - Gross profit for the second quarter was $6.9 million or 40% of revenues, down from $7.3 million or 46% of revenues for the same quarter last year [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured significant orders in the Industrial Services segment, including a $1.6 million order for relocation projects and a $0.5 million order for equipment removal [24] - The company anticipates that the Industrial Services segment could achieve more than 30% annual growth in fiscal year 2024 [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to invest in sales and marketing resources in the Security segment to drive sales growth [4] - There is a focus on exploring acquisition opportunities to enhance market reach and service capabilities [8] - The company aims to achieve positive operating income for the full fiscal year 2024 while maintaining tight cost controls [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving positive operating income for the full year and highlighted the importance of diligent balance sheet management [8][27] - The company is well-positioned to build on its momentum and expects to drive further growth through new technologies and improvements to its core software platform [4][27] Other Important Information - The company launched Anavio, a new cloud security platform, which aims to enhance user access control and situational awareness [23] - Inventories decreased to $7.4 million at March 31, 2024, from $8.7 million at September 30, 2023 [26] Q&A Session Summary - The conference call concluded with an invitation for participants to reach out to the investor relations firm for any unanswered questions [20]

Revenue Performance - Security segment revenues decreased by $1,828,966 or 18% to $8,084,932 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $9,913,898 for the same period in 2023 due to project delays [98]. - Industrial Services segment revenues increased by $2,915,164 or 47% to $9,074,663 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, driven by increased demand and the Heisey acquisition [98]. - Revenues from the Security segment increased by $334,091 or 2% to $17,252,733 for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $16,918,642 for the same period in 2023 [141]. - Revenues from the Industrial Services segment surged by $5,660,031 or 51%, reaching $16,785,028 for the six months ended March 31, 2024, up from $11,124,997 in the prior year [141]. Profitability and Expenses - Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $6,939,416 or 40% of revenues, down from $7,338,481 or 46% for the same period in 2023 [99]. - General and administrative expenses increased by $1,701,890 or 32% to $7,020,157 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to higher sales and marketing activities [100]. - Research and Development expenses decreased by $663,941 or 41% to $951,400 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $1,615,341 for the same period in 2023 [101]. - The Company reported a decrease in other expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2024, totaling $953,311, down from $2,103,951 for the same period in 2023 [129]. - The Company had an income tax expense from continuing operations of $170,755 for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $0 in the same period of 2023 [129]. Cash Flow and Working Capital - Working capital increased to $10,300,384 at March 31, 2024, from $1,948,923 at September 30, 2023, primarily due to a standstill agreement on two notes [103]. - Cash used by operating activities for continuing operations was $2,752,236 for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $5,383,060 for the same period in 2023 [103]. - The Company has $2,916,120 in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2024, and secured a line of credit with available capacity of $980,766 [131]. Shareholder Activities - The Company repurchased 71,951 shares for $69,705 under the Share Repurchase Program during the six months ended March 31, 2024 [116]. - The Underwriter received a 7.0% underwriting discount on the public offering price for the Units, along with a non-accountable expense allowance of 0.5% of the gross proceeds [120]. - The Company raised approximately $10,035,000 in gross proceeds from an underwritten public offering, selling a total of 11,764,705 Units and 11,210,000 Pre-Funded Units [120]. Compliance and Reporting - The Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer have certified compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 [152]. - The company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the SEC on December 28, 2023, which includes risk factors [148]. - There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that materially affected the company during the six months ended March 31, 2024 [145]. - The management does not expect that disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all errors and fraud, indicating inherent limitations in control systems [146]. Agreements and Future Outlook - The Company anticipates that its long-term objectives will require sufficient cash to fund marketing, sales, and strategic acquisitions, which may not be fully met by current resources [131]. - The Company has various amendments and agreements filed, including a Term Loan Agreement amendment dated March 3, 2023 [150]. - The company has entered into multiple Securities Purchase Agreements, with the latest dated April 30, 2024 [150]. - The Company has granted the Underwriter a right of first refusal for certain financing transactions for a period of 15 months following the closing of the Offering [121]. - The company has engaged in asset purchase agreements, including one dated June 7, 2023 [150]. - The company has filed Inline XBRL documents as part of its reporting requirements [150]. - The company has a Lock-Up Agreement and Underwriting Agreement filed on April 30, 2024 [150].

Hauppauge, NY, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- - Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ:CETX, CETXP))), an advanced security technology and industrial services company, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2024. A press release detailing these results will be issued prior to the call. Cemtrex Chief Executive Officer Saagar Govil and Chief Financial Officer Paul Wyckoff will host the conference call, followed by a q ...

Hauppauge, NY, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  – Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ:CETX) (the "Company"), an advanced security technology and industrial services company, today announced the closing of a firm commitment underwritten public offering with gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $10 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and other estimated expenses payable by the Company. The offering was upsized from $9 million. The base offering consisted of 11,764,705 Common Units or Pre-Funded Unit ...

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Brooklyn, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  - Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ:CETX, CETXP))), an advanced security technology and industrial services company, today issued a letter to shareholders from Chairman and CEO Saagar Govil. To the Shareholders of Cemtrex, Inc., I wanted to provide you with a detailed update on Cemtrex's activities over the last several months. If you have been following our progress closely then you will know that we have made many changes to our organization with the hope that we will g ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $16.9 million for Q1 2024, an increase of 41% compared to $12 million in Q1 2023 [31] - The net loss for Q1 2024 was $1.2 million, an improvement of $5.1 million from a net loss of $6.3 million in Q1 2023 [9] - Gross profit for Q1 2024 was $7.1 million, maintaining a gross margin of 42%, consistent with the previous year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues in the security segment increased by 31% to $9.2 million, driven by demand for Vicon's security technology products [31] - The industrial services segment, AIS, saw revenues increase by 55% to $7.7 million, attributed to increased demand and the acquisition of Heisey Mechanical [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The security market is experiencing strong growth due to increased investments in security infrastructure driven by geopolitical instabilities [17] - The industrial services market is also trending higher, supported by reshoring of manufacturing and infrastructure investments in the U.S. [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering larger operating profits through topline growth and tight cost control measures [10] - Vicon is evolving into a recurring revenue business model, which is expected to drive additional market share gains [10] - The launch of Anavio, a new cloud security platform, is aimed at creating long-term value and enhancing the company's offerings [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the continued growth of Vicon, projecting an average growth rate of 15% to 20% over the next couple of years [11] - The company remains committed to achieving positive operating income for the fiscal year 2024 despite the loss in Q1 [24] Other Important Information - The company has taken steps to reduce operating expenditures, including a $1 million reduction in overhead in the security segment [5] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $4 million at the end of Q1 2024, down from $6.3 million at the end of Q4 2023 [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the strong performance in the security and industrial segments, and do you see the same trends continuing in Q2? - Management noted strong tailwinds in the security segment as organizations prioritize security investments, expecting Vicon to continue growing at 15% to 20% [11] Question: How should we think about operating income for Q2, given the slight sequential decline? - Management acknowledged that operating income did not meet expectations due to one-time expenses but anticipated lower operating expenses in subsequent quarters [39]