Q3 Bookings Grow 51% Quarter-Over-Quarter to $8.9 Million, Bringing YTD Total to $17.7 Million

Gross Margin Expands to 73%

CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTSI) ("VirTra" or the "Company"), a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement and military markets, reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The financial statements are available on VirTra's website and here.

Third Quarter 2024 and Recent Operational Highlights:

Bookings totaled $8.9 million in Q3 2024, a 51% increase from $5.9 million in Q2 2024, and a 22% year-over-year increase from $7.3 million in Q3 2023. This growth reflects the effectiveness of our enhanced sales approach and improved market conditions.
Gross margins improved to 73%, up from 71% in the prior year period.
Maintained robust working capital at $36.0 million, positioning the Company for sustained growth and operational agility.
Advanced V-XR launch, with initial orders now being accepted and preparation underway for customer deliveries. This new extended reality solution is set to broaden VirTra's offerings to meet varying budget requirements, providing agencies with greater flexibility and essential tools for de-escalation training. Additionally, V-XR is expected to open avenues into adjacent markets such as healthcare and education, where immersive training is increasingly in demand.
Appointed retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Maria R. Gervais and Georgia POST Executive Director Mike Ayers to the Board of Directors, strengthening VirTra's expertise in virtual military training and high-impact law enforcement certification.

Third Quarter and Nine Month 2024 Financial Highlights:

For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

All figures in millions, except per share data

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

% Δ

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

% Δ

Total Revenue

$7.5

$7.6

-1%

$21.7

$27.9

-22%

Gross Profit

$5.5

$5.4

$16.5

$18.3

-10%

Gross Margin

73%

71%

N/A

76%

65%

N/A

Net Income

$0.6

$1.6

N/A

$3.0

$5.6

N/A

Diluted EPS

$0.05

$0.15

N/A

$0.27

$0.51

N/A

Adjusted EBITDA

$1.1

$2.9

N/A

$4.7

$9.4

N/A

Management Commentary

CEO John Givens stated, "The third quarter marked a positive step toward accelerating sales momentum, with bookings improving to $8.9 million. This increase signals that the sales improvements we initiated in the second half of 2023 are beginning to make their way into our financial results, setting a strong foundation for future growth. Given the longer timelines associated with selling to government customers, this progress is an encouraging start to what we believe will be a steady ramp-up in demand as our strategies continue to take hold.

"We're tracking macroeconomic factors closely, including December's budget decisions, as the continuing resolution currently in place only extends funding for federal programs through December 20th. While funds have been allocated, final distribution to our customers may take additional time, especially as priorities may shift following the presidential election. Nonetheless, with a strong pipeline and strategic positioning, we're optimistic about capitalizing on emerging opportunities as we move through Q4 and into 2025."

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total revenue was $7.5 million, compared to $7.6 million in the prior year period. The slight decrease can primarily be attributed to the smaller number of bookings in the previous three quarters due to the temporary funding measures taken by the federal government that delayed many of VirTra's contracts.

Gross profit totaled $5.5 million (73% of total revenue), compared to $5.4 million (71% of total revenue) in the prior year period. This 2% improvement in gross margin reflects the lower cost of sales. Additionally, a significant portion of total revenue came from the Company's service and STEP contracts, which have minimal associated costs, further supporting gross margin performance.

Net operating expense was $4.7 million, a 28% increase from $3.7 million in the prior year period. This increase was driven by investments in higher-level staff and expanded sales and marketing efforts to support growth initiatives. Also contributing to the increased operating expenses were enhancements to the Company's IT infrastructure and compliance measures required for current and future contracts.

Operating income was $0.8 million, compared to $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Net income was $0.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share (based on 11.2 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding), compared to net income of $1.6 million, or $0.15 per diluted share (based on 10.9 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding), in the third quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP metric, was $1.1 million, compared to $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Cash and cash equivalents were $19.7 million at September 30, 2024.

Financial Commentary

CFO Alanna Boudreau stated, "With a solid cash position and strong gross margin profile, we have the financial flexibility to continue supporting growth initiatives, including expanding our product offerings, enhancing sales and marketing capabilities, and investing in technology to improve training outcomes. Ongoing adjustments to our contract terms have strengthened our cash flow and working capital, allowing us to respond quickly to new opportunities and invest in strategic areas that will drive long-term growth.

"Our strong backlog, which includes long-term contracts, reflects continued demand and provides us with a steady revenue foundation. Additionally, targeted investments in talent, IT infrastructure, and sales and marketing have positioned us for growth as we look toward 2025."

Conference Call

VirTra's management will hold a conference call today (November 12, 2024) at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss these results. VirTra's Chief Executive Officer John Givens and Chief Financial Officer Alanna Boudreau will host the call, followed by a question-and-answer period.

U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-407-9208

International number: 1-201-493-6784

Conference ID: 13749298

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Investor Relations at 949-574-3860.

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the Company's website.

A replay of the call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 26, 2024.

Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921

International replay number: 1-412-317-6671

Replay ID: 13749298

About VirTra, Inc.

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) is a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators, firearms training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets. The company's patented technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense training for de-escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship, and related training that mimics real-world situations. VirTra's mission is to save and improve lives worldwide through practical and highly effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about the company at www.VirTra.com.

About the Presentation of Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization and before other non-operating costs and income ("Adjusted EBITDA") is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA also includes non-cash stock option expense and other than temporary impairment loss on investments. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently. VirTra calculates its Adjusted EBITDA to eliminate the impact of certain items it does not consider to be indicative of its performance and its ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA is presented herein because management believes the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to VirTra's investors regarding VirTra's financial condition and results of operations and because Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in VirTra's industry, several of which present a form of Adjusted EBITDA when reporting their results. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of VirTra's results as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other consolidated income or cash flows statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the following tables:

	For the Three Months Ended											For the Nine Months Ended
	Sept 30,			Sept 30,		Increase			%			Sept 30,			Sept 30,		Increase			%
	2024			2023		(Decrease)			Change			2024			2023		(Decrease)			Change

Net Income (Loss)	$	583,101		$	1,634,790	$	(1,051,689	)		-64	%	$	3,000,002		$	5,607,804	$	(2,607,802	)		-47	%
Adjustments:
Provision for income taxes		208,000			244,316		(36,316	)		-15	%		807,000			1,863,150		(1,056,150	)		-57	%
Depreciation and amortization		308,924			121,054		187,870			155	%		834,494			602,535		231,959			38	%
Interest (net)		(55,919	)		23,957		(79,876	)		-333	%		(144,876	)		133,377		(278,253	)		-209	%
EBITDA	$	1,044,106		$	2,024,117		(980,011	)		-48	%	$	4,496,620		$	8,206,866		(3,710,246	)		-45	%
Right of use amortization		38,720			843,042		(804,322	)					238,213			1,209,397		(971,184	)

Adjusted EBITDA	$	1,082,826		$	2,867,159	$	(1,784,333	)		-62	%	$	4,734,833		$	9,416,263	$	(4,681,430	)		-50	%

Forward-Looking Statements

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Investor Relations Contact:

Matt Glover and Alec Wilson

Gateway Group, Inc.

VTSI@gateway-grp.com

949-574-3860

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VIRTRA, INC. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

	September 30,		December 31,
	2024		2023
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,668,455	$	18,849,842
Accounts receivable, net		7,216,751		15,724,147
Inventory, net		13,911,948		12,404,880
Unbilled revenue		2,258,930		1,109,616
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,886,148		906,803
Total current assets		44,942,232		48,995,288
Long-term assets:
Property and equipment, net		16,351,433		15,487,012
Operating lease right-of-use asset, net		478,474		716,687
Intangible assets, net		560,873		567,540
Security deposits, long-term		35,692		35,691
Other assets, long-term		201,670		201,670
Deferred tax asset, net		3,498,003		3,630,154
Total long-term assets		21,126,145		20,638,754
Total assets	$	66,068,377	$	69,634,042

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	1,121,558	$	2,282,427
Accrued compensation and related costs		1,906,302		2,221,416
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		708,952		3,970,559
Notes payable, current		230,824		226,355
Operating lease liability, short-term		192,294		317,840
Deferred revenue, short-term		4,797,825		6,736,175
Total current liabilities		8,957,755		15,754,772
Long-term liabilities:
Deferred revenue, long-term		3,022,676		3,012,206
Notes payable, long-term		7,629,800		7,813,021
Operating lease liability, long-term		308,109		432,176
Total long-term liabilities		10,960,585		11,257,403
Total liabilities		19,918,340		27,012,175
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000 authorized; no shares issued or outstanding		-		-
Common stock $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 11,242,925 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024, and 11,107,230 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023		1,123		1,109
Class A common stock $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding		-		-
Class B common stock $0.0001 par value; 7,500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding		-		-
Additional paid-in capital		32,485,919		31,957,765
Accumulated income		13,662,995		10,662,993
Total stockholders' equity		46,150,037		42,621,867
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	66,068,377	$	69,634,042


VIRTRA, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023			2024		2023

Revenues:
Net sales	$	7,484,269	$	7,561,582		$	21,653,707	$	27,925,420
Total revenue		7,484,269		7,561,582			21,653,707		27,925,420

Cost of sales		1,986,296		2,175,508			5,168,978		9,669,708

Gross profit		5,497,973		5,386,074			16,484,729		18,255,712

Operating expenses:
General and administrative		4,017,584		3,229,075			10,925,915		9,220,751
Research and development		724,757		487,388			2,273,422		1,965,438

Net operating expense		4,742,341		3,716,463			13,199,337		11,186,189

Income from operations		755,632		1,669,611			3,285,392		7,069,523

Other income (expense):
Other income		35,469		233,521			521,610		625,761
Other expense		-		(24,026	)		-		(224,330	)

Net other income		35,469		209,495			521,610		401,431

Income before provision for income taxes		791,101		1,879,106			3,807,002		7,470,954

Provision for income taxes		208,000		244,316			807,000		1,863,150

Net income	$	583,101	$	1,634,790		$	3,000,002	$	5,607,804

Net income per common share:
Basic	$	0.05	$	0.15		$	0.27	$	0.51
Diluted	$	0.05	$	0.15		$	0.27	$	0.51

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		11,175,882		10,934,962			10,982,083		10,924,486
Diluted		11,175,882		10,942,509			10,982,083		10,929,155


VIRTRA, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30
	2024			2023

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	3,000,002		$	5,607,804
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		834,494			701,536
Right of use amortization		238,213			369,772
Reserve for RSU		508,003			-
Stock issued for service		12			342,475
Bad Debt Expense		(154,022	)		-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		8,661,418			(11,131,628	)
Inventory, net		(1,507,068	)		(1,183,302	)
Deferred taxes		132,151			(3,122,905	)
Unbilled revenue		(1,149,314	)		4,487,290
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(979,345	)		(779,538	)
Other assets		-			174,791
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses		(4,737,781	)		4,015,047
Lease liability		(249,614	)		(392,103	)
Deferred revenue		(1,927,880	)		5,276,512
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,669,269			4,365,751

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of intangible assets		-			-
Purchase of property and equipment		(1,692,249	)		(512,249	)
Net cash (used in) investing activities		(1,692,249	)		(512,249	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments of debt		(178,559	)		(177,824	)
RSU issued		20,151			41,903
Net cash used in financing activities		(158,408	)		(135,921	)

Net increase in cash		818,612			3,717,581
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period		18,849,843			13,483,597
Cash and restricted cash, end of period	$	19,668,455		$	17,201,178

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest Paid	$	182,419		$	-
Taxes Paid		5,315,442			-