EDAC Technologies Reports Fifth Consecutive Quarterly Profit FARMINGTON, Conn., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EDAC Technologies Corporation (OTC:EDAC.OB) (BULLETIN BOARD: EDAC.OB) , a designer and manufacturer of tools, fixtures, jet engine components, injection molds and spindles, today reported results for the first quarter of 2005. Sales for the first quarter of 2005 were $8,016,000 and net income was $963,000 or $0.20 per diluted share, versus sales of $7,306,000 and net income of $289,000 or $0.06 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2004. The first quarters of 2005 and 2004 benefited from debt forgiveness of $750,000 and $250,000, respectively. Income before income tax and without the gains on debt forgiveness was $474,000 for the first quarter of 2005 and $48,000 for the first quarter of 2004. Commenting on the first quarter, Dominick A. Pagano, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are very pleased with the first quarter's results. Operating profit of $620,000 for the quarter exceeded the operating profit for any quarter over the past three years. Sales backlog increased by $2.3 million to $20.6 million since the start of the fiscal year. We have initiated our 2005 capital acquisition program to invest approximately $2 million in machinery to increase our production requirements and capacity. Debt forgiveness of $750,000 in the first quarter further strengthened our financial position. We believe we are positioned for future growth and will continue to pursue opportunities that will strengthen EDAC for the long term." 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. EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS UNAUDITED For the quarter ended April 2, April 3, 2005 2004 Sales $8,016,174 $7,306,493 Cost of Sales 6,668,892 6,461,993 Gross Profit 1,347,282 844,500 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 726,891 637,669 Income From Operations 620,391 206,831 Non-Operating Income (Expense): Gain on Debt Forgiveness 750,000 250,000 Other 13,646 -- Interest Expense (160,335) (159,093) Income Before Income Taxes 1,223,702 297,738 Provision for Income Taxes 261,000 9,000 Net Income $ 962,702 $ 288,738 Income per common share data: Basic income per share $0.22 $0.06 Diluted income per share $0.20 $0.06 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 4,459,203 4,444,438 Diluted 4,718,209 4,616,481 EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Audited) April 2, January 1, 2005 2005 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $315,952 $549,198 Accounts receivable, net 6,012,572 6,573,114 Inventories, net 4,900,692 4,454,937 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 367,352 57,290 Refundable income taxes -- 330,869 Deferred income taxes 733,583 733,583 Total current assets 12,330,151 12,698,991 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 26,093,436 25,877,359 Less: accumulated depreciation 17,645,994 17,297,856 8,447,442 8,579,503 OTHER ASSETS: Deferred income taxes 766,417 766,417 Other 148,634 102,183 TOTAL ASSETS $ 21,692,644 $ 22,147,094 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Revolving line of credit $600,000 $580,555 Current portion of long-term debt 1,124,452 1,030,282 Trade accounts payable 2,847,471 3,249,892 Employee compensation and amounts withheld 1,256,393 1,228,975 Accrued expenses 722,282 502,450 Customer advances 85,167 363,745 Total current liabilities 6,635,765 6,955,899 LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion 7,447,659 8,564,927 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 1,423,054 1,423,054 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock 11,223 11,111 Additional paid-in capital 9,397,481 9,377,508 Accumulated deficit (1,319,342) (2,282,044) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,903,196) (1,903,196) Treasury stock -- (165) Total shareholders' equity 6,186,166 5,203,214 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 21,692,644 $ 22,147,094 For further information, please contact: Glenn L. Purple Vice President-Finance Tel: (860) 677-2603 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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