- Increases Funded Orders under Previously Awarded Multi-year Contract to $61.1 million –EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) announced that it has received multiple purchase orders totaling $10.2 million under a previously announced Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Air Force valued at up to $65.7 million to provide structural modification kits, program management, logistics, and ot ...

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. ("CPI Aero®" or the "Company") (NYSE American: CVU) announced that it has received multiple purchase orders totaling $2.5 million under a previously announced contract from the U.S. Air Force valued at up to $65.7 million to provide structural modification kits, program management, logistics, and other sustainment services in support of Phase 3 of the T-38C Pacer Classic III Fuselage Structural Modification Kit Integration program (" ...

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. ("CPI Aero®" or the "Company") (NYSE American: CVU) today announced that it has received follow-on orders from multiple existing customers totaling $2.4 million to weld complex structural assemblies used on a U.S. military helicopter. Deliveries are expected to occur through mid-2026. "CPI Aero's world-class fusion welding capability is highly regarded throughout the industry. NADCAP certified to numerous OEM welding specifications, ...

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) today announced that it has appointed Paula Castellano to the position of Senior Vice President, Operations. Ms. Castellano, 59, has extensive experience in Operations leadership and management, Lean and Six Sigma, production control, engineering, planning and customer service. Most recently, she served as Site Director at GKN Aerospace responsible for operational performance, conti ...

Core Points - CPI Aerostructures, Inc. has signed a Long-Term Agreement with MST Manufacturing for component supply until the end of 2028 [1] - The agreement reflects the strong relationship and performance of MST as a critical supplier [2] - CPI Aero is a manufacturer of structural assemblies for various aircraft and is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense [3] Company Overview - CPI Aero specializes in structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, and airborne systems in both commercial and national security markets [3] - The company operates as a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers [3] - CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, and MRO services alongside its assembly operations [3] MST Manufacturing Overview - MST Manufacturing is located in Claremore, Oklahoma, with over 75,000 square feet of manufacturing space and more than 110 employees [4] - The company holds AS9100, ISO9001, and ITAR certifications, positioning itself as a leading CNC machining and fabrication company in Oklahoma [4] - MST operates over 60 CNC machines and offers complex machining services, including 5-axis milling and multi-axis turning [4]

Core Viewpoint - CPI Aerostructures, Inc. reported a significant financial impact in Q1 2025 due to a pre-tax loss of $2.1 million on the A-10 Program, which has higher manufacturing costs under a fixed-price contract from 2019. The company is taking steps to mitigate further financial degradation from this program [3]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $15.4 million, down from $19.1 million in Q1 2024 [9]. - Gross profit decreased to $1.6 million, compared to $3.6 million in the same period last year, resulting in a gross margin of 10.7%, down from 18.6% [9]. - The company reported a net loss of $1.3 million in Q1 2025, compared to a net income of $0.2 million in Q1 2024 [9]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $(0.8) million, a decline from $1.2 million in Q1 2024 [9]. Balance Sheet and Debt Management - The total debt was reduced to an all-time low of $16.7 million, with a Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA Ratio of 2.9, marking the ninth consecutive quarter below 3.0 [4]. - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, were $65.36 million, down from $67.98 million at the end of 2024 [12][13]. Operational Outlook - The company ended the quarter with a strong backlog of $516 million, including new program awards from major clients such as L3Harris, Raytheon, Lockheed, and Embraer [5]. - CPI Aero is focused on operational improvements and transitioning from legacy programs to future-oriented programs [5].

Robert D. (Bob) Johnson, Chairman and Director of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., praised Plueger's contributions. "John's aerospace expertise and leadership have been instrumental in navigating Spirit through challenging times and securing our transformative merger agreement with Boeing," said Johnson. About Spirit AeroSystems Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets. With expertise in aluminu ...