Thu, Jul 3, 10:02 AM (11 days ago)
**Laser Photonics Corporation (LASE) - Q1 2025 Summary** **Financial Health & Performance:** - **Revenue:** $2,290,282 (up 108% YoY from $742,991 in Q1 2024). - **Gross Profit:** $1,139,766 (49.8% margin, down from 51.9% in Q1 2024). - **Net Loss:** $1,680,723 (up from $545,709 in Q1 2024). - **Cash Flow:** Negative operating cash flow of $1,157,220 (vs. -$866,256 in Q1 2024). - **Cash Position:** $179,091 (down from $533,871 in Q1 2024). **Key Metrics & Trends:** - **Expenses:** Total operating expenses increased to $2,712,291 (from $934,337 in Q1 2024), driven by higher SG&A (up to $900,034 from $356,265). - **Liquidity:** Working capital deficit of $876,778 (vs. positive $2,091,025 in Q4 2024). - **Debt:** Secured $825,000 in financing in Q1 2025. **Future Operations & Uncertainties:** - **Growth Strategy:** Focus on laser cleaning tech, expanding into pharmaceuticals post-CMS acquisition. - **Risks:** Supply chain constraints, cyclical capital equipment market, and reliance on financing. - **Controls:** Management acknowledges ineffective disclosure controls, with plans to improve in 2024. **Impact:** The company faces liquidity challenges and increased expenses, but aims to grow through strategic investments and market expansion.