FARMINGTON, Conn., Nov. 7 /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 third quarter of 2005. Sales for the third quarter of 2005 were $8,688,000 and net income was $390,000 or $0.08 per diluted share, versus sales of $7,542,000 and net income of $298,000 or $0.06 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2004. The third quarter of 2004 included an income tax benefit of $281,000. Income before income taxes increased from $16,000 in the third quarter of 2004 to $496,000 in the third quarter of 2005. For the nine months ended October 1, 2005, sales were $25,603,000 and net income was $2,668,000 or $0.56 per diluted share versus sales of $23,616,000 and net income of $850,000 or $0.18 per diluted share for the nine months ended October 2, 2004. The nine months ended October 1, 2005 included an income tax benefit of $420,000 and debt forgiveness of $750,000. The nine months ended October 2, 2004 included an income tax benefit of $264,000 and debt forgiveness of $250,000. Commenting on the third quarter, Dominick A. Pagano, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our third quarter results have improved significantly over the 3rd quarter of 2004. Sales increased $1,145,000, while our operating profit increased $480,000 compared to the 3rd quarter of 2004. Sales backlog increased to $22.1 million, an increase by $389,000 for the quarter and $3.8 million for the 9 months. We have taken delivery of over $1.7 million of new machinery and equipment this year to increase our production capacity and improve our productivity. Our balance sheet continues to improve with shareholders' equity increasing by $2,706,000 and long-term debt and outstanding borrowings on lines of credit decreasing by $1,384,000 since January 1, 2005. We will continue to pursue opportunities that we believe 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 For the three months ended For the nine months ended October 1, October 2, October 1, October 2, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Sales $8,687,688 $7,542,469 $25,603,200 $23,615,853 Cost of sales 7,213,060 6,764,848 21,245,563 20,923,863 Gross profit 1,474,628 777,621 4,357,637 2,691,990 Selling, general and administrative expenses 825,480 608,481 2,398,262 1,880,767 Income from operations 649,148 169,140 1,959,375 811,223 Non-operating income (expense): Gain on debt forgiveness - - 750,000 250,000 Interest expense (156,082) (152,684) (477,473) (474,998) Other 2,739 - 16,385 - Income before income taxes 495,805 16,456 2,248,287 586,225 Provision for (Benefit from) income taxes 106,000 (281,154) (420,000) (264,154) Net income $389,805 $297,610 $2,668,287 $850,379 Income per common share data: Basic $0.09 $0.07 $0.60 $0.19 Diluted $0.08 $0.06 $0.56 $0.18 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 4,503,920 4,444,438 4,481,923 4,444,438 Diluted 4,822,287 4,661,848 4,773,006 4,638,506 EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Audited) October 1, January 1, 2005 2005 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $1,665,600 $549,198 Accounts receivable, net 5,498,269 6,573,114 Inventories, net 5,192,202 4,454,937 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 293,500 57,290 Refundable income taxes - 330,869 Deferred income taxes 469,135 733,583 Total current assets 13,118,706 12,698,991 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 27,513,193 25,877,359 Less: accumulated depreciation 18,574,544 17,297,856 8,938,649 8,579,503 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 1,930,865 766,417 OTHER 103,202 102,183 TOTAL ASSETS $24,091,422 $22,147,094 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Revolving line of credit $- $580,555 Current portion of long-term debt 1,274,849 1,030,282 Trade accounts payable 3,812,552 3,249,892 Employee compensation and amounts withheld 1,386,281 1,228,975 Accrued expenses 648,937 502,450 Customer advances 118,880 363,745 Total current liabilities 7,241,499 6,955,899 LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion 7,517,212 8,564,927 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 1,423,054 1,423,054 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock 11,261 11,111 Additional paid-in capital 9,415,349 9,377,508 Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit) 386,243 (2,282,044) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,903,196) (1,903,196) Treasury stock - (165) Total shareholders' equity 7,909,657 5,203,214 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $24,091,422 $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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