EDAC Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter Results FARMINGTON, Conn., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EDAC Technologies Corporation (OTC:EDAC) (BULLETIN BOARD: EDAC) , a designer and manufacturer of tools, fixtures, jet engine components, injection molds and spindles, today reported results for the fourth quarter of 2004. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2004 were $9,631,000 and net income was $2,012,000 or $0.43 per diluted share, versus sales of $5,992,000 and a net loss of $107,000 or a loss of $0.02 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2003. The fourth quarter benefited from an income tax credit of $1,567,000. Net income prior to the tax credit was $445,000. For the fiscal year 2004, sales were $33,247,000 and net income was $2,862,000 or $0.62 per diluted share versus sales of $25,677,000 and net income of $6,579,000 or $1.46 per diluted share for the fiscal year 2003. The fiscal year 2003 benefited from a gain of $7,253,000 from debt restructuring. Without the gain for the fiscal year 2003 the net loss would have been $674,000. The fiscal year 2004 benefited from an income tax credit of $1,831,000 and debt forgiveness of $250,000. Net income prior to the tax credit and without the debt forgiveness would have been $781,000. Commenting on the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004, Dominick A. Pagano, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased with the year- end results and in particular the fourth quarter, in which we achieved record sales and continued improvement in our gross profit. After two years of rebuilding, we are reporting our first fiscal year operating profit since 2001. Compared to the fiscal year 2003, our operating profit for fiscal year 2004 has improved from a loss of $143,000 to a profit of $1,416,000. Our refinancing in January 2005 has reduced our debt service and will provide for capital equipment through a $1.5 million equipment line. Our backlog remains strong and our management team continues to develop. We look forward to maintaining the positive momentum into 2005." About EDAC Technologies Corporation EDAC Technologies Corporation is a diversified manufacturing company primarily offering (i) design and manufacturing services for the aerospace industry in such areas as jet engine parts, special tooling, equipment, gauges and components used in the manufacture, assembly and inspection of jet engines (ii) high-precision fixtures, gauges, dies and molds and (iii) the design, manufacture and repair of precision spindles, which are an integral part of numerous machine tools found in virtually every manufacturing environment. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements - This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company uses words such as "plans," seeks," "projects," "expects," "believes," "may," "anticipates," "estimates," "should," and similar expressions to identify these forward looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions. There are a number of important factors that may affect the Company's actual performance and results and the accuracy of its forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the control of the Company and are difficult to predict. These important factors include, without limitation, factors which could affect demand for the Company's products and services such as general economic conditions and economic conditions in the aerospace industry and the other industries in which the Company competes; competition from the Company's competitors; and the Company's ability to enter into satisfactory financing arrangements. These and other factors are described in the Company's annual and quarterly reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's expectations and beliefs as of the date of this release. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause these expectations and beliefs to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to do so. For further information, please contact: Glenn L. Purple Vice President-Finance Tel: (860) 677-2603 EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the three months ended For the twelve months ended January 1, January 3, January 1, January 3, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Sales $9,631,166 $5,992,246 $33,247,019 $25,677,087 Cost of sales 8,275,184 5,309,259 29,199,047 22,950,242 Gross profit 1,355,982 682,987 4,047,972 2,726,845 Selling, general and and administrative expenses 751,317 733,313 2,632,084 2,869,897 Income (loss) from operations 604,665 (50,326) 1,415,888 (143,052) Non-operating income (expense): Interest (159,620) (160,082) (634,618) (678,489) Gain on debt forgiveness - - 250,000 - Gain on debt restructuring - - - 7,253,203 Other - 103,413 - 147,126 Income (loss) before income taxes 445,045 (106,995) 1,031,270 6,578,788 Benefit from income taxes 1,566,541 - 1,830,695 - Net income (loss) $2,011,586 $(106,995) $2,861,965 $6,578,788 Income (loss) per common share data: Basic $0.45 $(0.02) $0.64 $1.49 Diluted $0.43 $(0.02) $0.62 $1.46 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 4,444,438 4,444,203 4,444,438 4,425,309 Diluted 4,661,520 4,444,203 4,644,647 4,502,051 EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS January 1, January 3, 2005 2004 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $ 549,198 $ 94,151 Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $234,000 as of January 1, 2005 and January 3, 2004 6,573,114 3,154,498 Inventories, net 4,454,937 4,611,253 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 57,290 60,424 Refundable income taxes 330,869 - Deferred income taxes 733,583 - Total current assets 12,698,991 7,920,326 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost: Land 632,821 632,821 Buildings and improvements 6,289,625 6,280,988 Machinery and equipment 18,954,913 18,571,819 25,877,359 25,485,628 Less: accumulated depreciation 17,297,856 15,542,501 8,579,503 9,943,127 OTHER ASSETS: Deferred income taxes 766,417 258,608 Other 102,183 43,751 TOTAL ASSETS $22,147,094 $18,165,812 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Revolving line of credit $ 580,555 $ 2,550,832 Current portion of long-term debt 1,030,282 2,254,142 Trade accounts payable 3,249,892 2,098,415 Employee compensation and amounts withheld 1,228,975 972,630 Accrued expenses 502,450 412,201 Customer advances 363,745 77,138 Deferred income taxes - 258,959 Total current liabilities 6,955,899 8,624,317 LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion 8,564,927 5,671,190 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 1,423,054 1,125,063 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, par value $.0025 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding -- 4,444,438 in 2004 and 2003 11,111 11,111 Additional paid-in capital 9,377,508 9,377,508 Accumulated deficit (2,282,044) (5,144,009) 7,106,575 4,244,610 Less: accumulated other comprehensive loss 1,903,196 1,499,203 Treasury stock, 235 shares 165 165 Total shareholders' equity 5,203,214 2,745,242 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $22,147,094 $18,165,812 DATASOURCE: EDAC Technologies Corporation CONTACT: Glenn L. Purple, Vice President-Finance of EDAC Technologies Corporation, +1-860-677-2603 Web site: http://www.edactechnologies.com/

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