Based on the given financial report article, the appropriate title for the article could be "2024 Q1 Financial Report: Revenue, Assets, Liabilities, and Expenses Analysis".

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Based on the given financial report article, the appropriate title for the article could be "2024 Q1 Financial Report: Revenue, Assets, Liabilities, and Expenses Analysis".

Based on the given financial report article, the appropriate title for the article could be "2024 Q1 Financial Report: Revenue, Assets, Liabilities, and Expenses Analysis".

In Q1 2024, the company experienced growth in revenue, assets, and liabilities. They also increased investments in research and development, capital expenditures, and working capital. The company’s financial position remains strong, with a focus on long-term growth and innovation.

Company Overview

UFP Technologies is a designer and manufacturer of components and products used in medical devices as well as packaging solutions for the healthcare industry. The company partners with many top medical device companies and serves an important role in the medical device supply chain.

UFP aims to continue growing both organically and through strategic acquisitions.

Financial Highlights

Financial Metric Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Change
Revenue $105 million $97.8 million +7.4%
Gross Margin 28.6% 29.4% - 0.8 pts
  • Revenue increased 7.4% compared to Q1 2023, driven by growth in the medical market
  • Gross margin decreased due to changes in sales mix and lower production volumes

Revenue Analysis

  • Total revenue grew 7.4% year-over-year to $105 million
    • Medical revenue grew 7.4%, led by increased sales of robotic surgery and infection prevention products
    • Growth reflects increased medical procedures and demand for UFP’s products
  • Aerospace and defense sales notably increased 46%
  • UFP’s largest customer accounted for 32% of total Q1 revenue

Expenses and Profitability

  • Gross margin declined from 29.4% to 28.6%
    • Caused by lower production volumes and changes in sales mix
  • SG&A expenses increased 7.0%
    • Mainly due to higher performance-based compensation and benefits expenses
  • SG&A as a % of revenue declined slightly from 13.3% to 13.2%
  • Net income totaled $12.7 million

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

  • Generated $10.7 million in cash from operations
  • Cash used for:
    • $1.7 million in capital expenditures
    • $2.7 million for debt payments
  • Total debt declined to $34 million
  • UFP has $30 million remaining on its revolving credit facility

Outlook

UFP expects to continue expanding through organic growth and strategic acquisitions in the coming years. The company is adding capacity to improve efficiencies and support increasing demand.

UFP believes its existing resources, including cash flow from operations and borrowing capacity, will sufficiently fund growth plans and operational needs over the next 12 months. However, additional capital may be needed to fund future expansion, capital investments or acquisitions.

The economic uncertainty from high inflation and other factors could impact UFP’s ability to access capital markets if needed. But the company is well-positioned in resilient healthcare industry and has strong long-standing customer relationships.