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G r a h a m C o r p o r a t i o n Second Quarter FY25 Teleconference November 8, 2024 Daniel J. Thoren, President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Malone, Vice President and General Manager - Barber-Nichols Christopher J. Thome, Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer www.GrahamCorp.com Safe Harbor Statement Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Se ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record revenue of $53.6 million, a 19% increase compared to the previous year, indicating robust demand across markets [8][22] - Gross margin improved by 790 basis points to nearly 24% of sales, while adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 550 basis points to 10.5% of sales, reflecting significant margin expansion [9][28] - GAAP net income for the quarter reached $3.3 million, a substantial increase from $0.4 million in the same period last year, translating to $0.30 per diluted share [26] - Adjusted net income grew by 353% to $3.4 million or $0.31 per diluted share [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to the defense market reached $30.9 million, a 23% increase over the prior year, driven by new defense programs and project milestones [23] - Aftermarket sales remained strong despite a decline compared to last year's record levels, underscoring the resilience of the aftermarket business [24] - Refining orders totaled $10.6 million, driven by ongoing strength in aftermarket orders, which totaled $13 million for the quarter, up 11% year-over-year [35] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record backlog of $407 million, a 30% year-over-year increase, with defense backlog increasing by 31% [36] - Space backlog surged by 150%, while chemical and petrochemical backlog rose by 58% [36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company launched the NextGen steam ejector nozzle, with an estimated market opportunity exceeding $50 million over the next five to ten years [11][12] - A land purchase in Arvada, Colorado, was made to support growth initiatives, and plans for a new cryogenic propellant testing facility were announced [13][19] - The company raised its full-year guidance for gross margin and adjusted EBITDA, aiming for low- to mid-teen EBITDA margins by fiscal 2027 [14][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged supply chain challenges in Navy ship and submarine production but noted that this environment presents opportunities to capture additional work [15] - The company expects stable or slightly growing defense budgets and sees potential changes in energy markets with the new administration [46][47] Other Important Information - The company reported cash flow from operations of $13.9 million for the quarter, with a strong balance sheet of $32.3 million in cash and no debt [31] - Capital expenditures for the quarter totaled $3.5 million, with expectations to increase fiscal 2025 capital expenditure to $13 million to $18 million [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the space segment and backlog growth - Management noted continued opportunities in the space sector, particularly in value-added space assets, despite market consolidation [42][44] Question: Potential growth due to the change in administration - Management expressed confidence in stable defense budgets and highlighted the company's diversified market mix to navigate potential changes [46][48] Question: Impact of supply chain issues on business - Management indicated that the Navy is actively supporting the supply chain and exploring opportunities to accelerate schedules, which could benefit the company [50][51] Question: Future acquisition strategy - Management stated that acquisitions are part of the long-term strategic plan, but the company is growing organically and will be opportunistic regarding acquisitions [56] Question: Details on the NextGen nozzle opportunity - Management confirmed that the identified market opportunity is based on existing installations and ongoing R&D efforts to expand the product's applicability [59][60]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, Par Value $0.10 Per Share GHM NYSE FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____________ to ________ ...

Exhibit 99.1 Graham Corporation ↓ 20 Florence Avenue ↓ Batavia, NY 14020 IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAHAM CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD REVENUE OF $53.6 MILLION AND STRONG MARGIN EXPANSION IN SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2025 • REVENUE INCREASED 19% TO $53.6 MILLION, DRIVEN BY STRENGTH ACROSS ITS MARKETS • MARGIN EXPANSION FUELED BY SALES GROWTH AND EXECUTION: GROSS MARGIN IMPROVED 790 BASIS POINTS TO 23.9% OF SALES, NET MARGIN INCREASED 520 BASIS POINTS TO 6.1% OF SALES, AND ADJUSTED EBITDA1 MARGIN EXPANDED 550 BASIS POINTS ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved record sales of $50 million for Q1 2025, representing a 5% increase or $2.4 million over the prior year, including $1.6 million from P3 Technologies [10] - Net income for the first quarter was $3 million, a 12% increase compared to $2.6 million for the same period in 2024, translating to $0.27 per share [12] - Adjusted net income increased by 20% to $3.6 million, equating to $0.33 per share [12] - Gross margin reached 24.8%, an expansion of 170 basis points over the prior year [11] - Adjusted EBITDA was $5.1 million for the first quarter, representing a 10.3% margin [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to the defense market reached $29.1 million, marking a 28% increase and setting a new quarterly record [10] - Refining sales increased by 20% to $8.2 million [10] - Aftermarket sales were down compared to record levels of the prior year but remained robust overall [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. sales accounted for 82% of total revenue this quarter, reflecting the size and scope of the domestic defense business [11] - The backlog has been consistently around $400 million for the past three quarters, with a 23% year-over-year increase [16] - Defense backlog increased by 29% or $74.5 million, while chemical and petrochemical backlog rose by 82% or $10.5 million [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is expanding its defense business, which has reduced economic sensitivity, with a total backlog nearing $400 million [5] - A new 29,000 square foot facility in Batavia, New York, is set to enhance capacity and production efficiencies, particularly for U.S. Navy commitments [6] - The company is involved in a net-zero carbon emissions project for an ethylene cracker site in North America, aiming to minimize carbon emissions [7] - The focus on developing full lifecycle product opportunities ensures the company remains a trusted partner throughout the operational lifespan of customers' facilities [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strategic positioning for sustained growth and achieving long-term financial goals for fiscal 2027 [21] - The company anticipates revenue for fiscal 2025 to be between $200 million and $210 million, indicating top-line growth of 11% over fiscal 2024 [17] - The effective tax rate for the full year is expected to be between 20% to 22% [12] Other Important Information - The company generated strong cash flow of $8.7 million, maintaining a strong balance sheet with $21.6 million in cash and no debt [14] - Capital expenditures for the quarter were $3 million, with expectations for fiscal 2025 CapEx to be between $10 million to $15 million [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on the air turbine pump program - The air turbine pump program was a competitive bid, with the company's extensive experience in similar programs positioning it favorably [22][23] Question: Update on aftermarket database project - The company has developed a comprehensive database of equipment installations and is working on automating updates to improve sales efforts [24][25] Question: Status of the facility expansion - The groundbreaking for the facility was delayed from July to August due to typical project timelines, but confidence in the overall schedule remains high [26] Question: Labor force increase efforts - The workforce increased by 23% during the quarter, with ongoing recruitment efforts supported by the BlueForge grant [27][28] Question: Capacity issues related to new contracts - Current programs fit well within long-term capacity plans, with necessary investments being made to support new contracts [30][31] Question: Pipeline of opportunities post-P3 acquisition - The P3 acquisition has opened up new opportunities, particularly in space programs, with a strong pipeline of projects being pursued [32][33] Question: Gross margin outlook - The company expects some lower-margin work in the pipeline but overall gross margin guidance remains stable [34]

Financial Performance - Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 were $49,951, an increase of $2,382 or 5% compared to $47,569 for the first quarter of fiscal 2024[47] - Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $12,368, with a gross profit margin of 24.8%, reflecting a 170 basis point improvement over the prior year[47] - Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $2,966, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to $2,640, or $0.25 per diluted share for the same period last year[48] - Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 were $49,951 million, an increase of $2,382 million or 5% compared to $47,569 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, with $1,578 million of this increase attributed to the acquisition of P3[58] - Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $12,368 million, with a gross profit margin of 24.8%, reflecting a 170 basis point improvement over the prior year[58] - Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $2,966 million, compared to $2,640 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, with adjusted net income of $3,584 million versus $2,983 million in the prior year[60] - The effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was 10.0%, down from 22.5% in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, primarily due to a discrete tax benefit[60] Sales and Orders - Sales to the defense industry increased by $6,277 or 28%, primarily due to better execution, improved pricing, and increased direct labor[47] - Orders booked in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 were $55,767, representing 112% of net sales for the quarter, with a backlog of $396,775 at June 30, 2024[48] - Total orders for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 were $55,767, representing 112% of net sales for the quarter, with a backlog increase of $5,907 to $396,775[74] - The company reported a 23% increase in backlog compared to the prior year, with defense orders constituting 83% of total backlog[75] - Orders from the U.S. represented 65% of total orders in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, down from 77% in the prior year[74] Cash and Capital Expenditures - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $21,611 at June 30, 2024, up from $16,939 at March 31, 2024, primarily due to cash provided by operating activities[48] - Capital expenditures for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 were $2,978 million, up from $1,499 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2024, primarily for machinery and equipment[67] - The company expects capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 to be approximately $10,000 million to $15,000 million, with half being discretionary and the other half related to defense expansion at the Batavia facility[67] - The company entered into a new five-year revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo, providing a $35,000 million line of credit, which can increase to $50,000 million upon satisfying specified covenants[68] Market Focus and Growth Opportunities - The defense market comprised 83% of the total backlog at June 30, 2024, indicating a strong focus on defense-related projects[56] - The company expects continued growth in alternative and clean energy opportunities, particularly in hydrogen production and geothermal power generation[54] - The company expects to recognize revenue on approximately 35% to 45% of the backlog within one year, and 25% to 30% in one to two years[75] - The company has made significant progress towards achieving fiscal 2027 goals of 8% to 10% average annualized organic revenue growth[77] Risks and Challenges - The company faces significant cost inflation in labor, raw materials, and supply chain costs due to global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical events[88] - Geopolitical events, such as the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, may lead to increased supply chain costs and heightened inflation[88] - The impact of geopolitical tensions on operations and liquidity could be material, but the extent cannot be determined at this time[88] Other Financial Information - The company did not pay any dividends during the three months ended June 30, 2024, and has no intention to pay dividends in the foreseeable future[70] - As of June 30, 2024, the company maintained a consolidated total leverage ratio of 0.6x, well below the maximum requirement of 3.50:1.00[69] - The company has no off-balance sheet arrangements other than letters of credit incurred in the ordinary course of business[71] - Foreign currency purchases accounted for approximately 7% of the cost of products sold in the first three months of fiscal 2025[87] - The company has not utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts as of June 30, 2024, and March 31, 2024[87] - The company has limited exposure to foreign currency purchases, mitigating potential risks from unfavorable currency changes[87] - The company evaluates the use of interest rate derivatives to manage exposure to interest rate movements[89] - As of June 30, 2024, the company had no variable rate debt outstanding on its New Revolving Credit Facility[89] - The company may borrow funds under its New Revolving Credit Facility, which bears interest at a variable rate, to fund strategic growth objectives[89] Sales Distribution - Domestic sales as a percentage of net sales increased to 82% in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to 80% in the first quarter of fiscal 2024[58] - International consolidated sales accounted for 18% of total sales in the first three months of fiscal 2025[86]

Exhibit 99.1 Graham Corporation ◆ 20 Florence Avenue ◆ Batavia, NY 14020 IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAHAM CORPORATION NET INCOME INCREASED 12% TO $3.0 MILLION ON EXPANDED GROSS MARGIN OF 24.8% IN FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 2025 • STRONG FINANCIAL RESULTS FURTHER VALIDATES SOLID EXECUTION OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES TO GROW AND DRIVE STRONGER EARNINGS POWER • REVENUE UP 5% TO A RECORD $50.0 MILLION REFLECTING STRENGTH IN DEFENSE AND REFINING; GROSS MARGIN EXPANDED 170 BASIS POINTS TO 24.8% • NET INCOME INCREASED 12% TO $3 ...