Orlando, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2025) - The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors authorized the commencement of the repurchase of $500,000 to $700,000 of shares of LGL Group common stock under its existing share repurchase plan at such times, amounts and prices management deems appropriate. The repurchase will be made subject to availability and relative to book value and is not expected to exceed 100,000 s ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - AMETEK reported record sales of $1,780 million, a 2.5% increase from 2024, with organic sales flat, acquisitions contributing 1.5 points, and foreign currency translation providing a one-point benefit [6][7] - Operating income was $462 million, a 3% increase over 2024, with operating margins at 26%, up 20 basis points from the prior year [7][20] - EBITDA reached a record $565 million, up 4% year-over-year, with EBITDA margins at 31.8% [7][20] - Earnings per diluted share were $1.78, reflecting a 7% increase compared to 2024 [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)**: Sales were $1,160 million, up 1% from the previous year, with organic sales down 3% [8] - **Electromechanical Group (EMG)**: Achieved record sales of $618 million, a 6% increase from the prior year, with organic sales up 5% [10][11] - EIG operating income was $344 million with operating margins at 29.7%, while EMG's operating income was a record $144 million with margins at 23.3% [9][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The aerospace and defense sector showed strong growth with high single-digit increases in both overall and organic sales [31] - Power and Industrial businesses reported low single-digit increases in sales, indicating a positive outlook for long-term growth [32] - The process businesses experienced flat sales year-over-year, with a 4% decline in organic sales [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - AMETEK plans to invest an additional $85 million in strategic growth initiatives across the company, focusing on research, development, and engineering [12] - The acquisition of Ferro Technologies for approximately $920 million is expected to enhance AMETEK's presence in the digital reality market and improve operating margins [14][15] - The company aims to leverage its strong cash flow for strategic acquisitions, maintaining a robust acquisition pipeline [15][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the challenging macro environment, citing strong operating performance and margin expansion [5][19] - The company anticipates full-year sales to increase in the mid-single digits compared to 2024, with diluted earnings per share expected to be in the range of $7.06 to $7.20 [18][19] - Management noted that the trade landscape remains fluid but emphasized proactive measures to mitigate tariff impacts [16][17] Other Important Information - The effective tax rate for the quarter was 19%, with expectations for the full year to be between 19% and 19.5% [21] - Capital expenditures for the year are projected to be approximately $160 million, about 2% of sales [22] - AMETEK's gross debt to EBITDA ratio was 0.85, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.6 at the end of the second quarter [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insights on the end market and regional performance? - Management noted that overall sales for process businesses were flat year-over-year, with a 4% decline in organic sales, while aerospace and defense showed strong growth [30][31] Question: What are the synergies expected from the Ferro acquisition? - Management expects a couple of cents benefit in 2025, with potential for significant margin expansion through integration into AMETEK's infrastructure [46][48] Question: How is the automation business performing? - The automation business is experiencing strong growth in orders, with profitability increases driven by both Paragon and automation [71] Question: What is the outlook for organic growth in the back half of the year? - Management anticipates organic growth to remain positive, with acquisitions contributing to mid-single-digit growth for the year [84] Question: How is the company addressing tariff impacts? - Management has implemented comprehensive plans to mitigate tariff impacts, including pricing adjustments and supply chain localization [35][66]

Core Viewpoint - The LGL Group, Inc. has announced that the Post-Effective Amendment to Form S-1 was declared effective by the SEC, allowing warrant holders to exercise their warrants under the Basic Warrant Exercise Rights [1] Company Information - The LGL Group, Inc. is a holding company engaged in services, merchant investment, and manufacturing business activities, with Precise Time and Frequency, LLC as a key subsidiary producing industrial electronic instruments [5] - The company was incorporated in 1928 in Indiana and later reincorporated in Delaware in 2007, with its executive offices located in Orlando, Florida [6] - LGL Group's common stock and warrants are traded on the NYSE American under the symbols "LGL" and "LGL WS," respectively [6] Warrant Exercise Details - Warrant holders can exercise their warrants from October 16, 2025, to November 16, 2025, with the expiration date set for November 17, 2025 [2] - During the Over-Subscription Period, warrant holders may also subscribe for shares issuable from any unexercised warrants as of the Over-Subscription Deadline [2] Warrant Agent Information - Computershare Inc. serves as the warrant agent for LGL Group, and all inquiries regarding the warrants should be directed to them [4]

Core Viewpoint - The LGL Group, Inc. reported a slight increase in total revenues for Q1 2025, but experienced a net loss attributable to common stockholders, primarily due to increased costs and lower investment income [2][17]. Financial Results - Total revenues rose by $30,000 to $918,000 for Q1 2025 compared to $888,000 in Q1 2024, driven by higher shipments in the Electronic Instruments segment [2]. - Net loss attributable to common stockholders was ($6,000) for Q1 2025, a decrease from net income of $21,000 in Q1 2024 [2][17]. - Gross margin improved to 52.4% in Q1 2025 from 48.0% in Q1 2024, reflecting a better product mix [3]. Backlog and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, the order backlog was $295,000, down $41,000 from $336,000 as of December 31, 2024, with most shipments expected within the next 90 days [4]. - Current assets were $42,820,000 and current liabilities were $1,013,000 as of March 31, 2025, resulting in working capital of $41,807,000 [5]. Segment Performance - Revenues from the Electronic Instruments segment increased by 27% to $498,000 in Q1 2025, while Merchant Investment revenues decreased by 14.5% to $247,000 [18]. - Total expenses rose to $877,000 in Q1 2025, up from $809,000 in Q1 2024, with significant increases in manufacturing costs and engineering, selling, and administrative expenses [18]. Board of Directors Changes - Michael J. Ferrantino, Jr. and Timothy Foufas will not seek re-election to the Board of Directors, focusing instead on the Connectivity Partnership [6]. Cash and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents, along with marketable securities, totaled $42.0 million as of March 31, 2025, with $24.9 million held in the Merchant Investment business [7].