SMITH MIDLAND CORP - Quarter Report: 2022 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022

☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to ________

Commission File Number 1-13752

Smith-Midland Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		54-1727060
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5119 Catlett Road, P.O. Box 300

Midland, VA 22728

(Address, zip code of principal executive offices)

(540) 439-3266

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		SMID		NASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

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Smaller reporting company

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Emerging growth company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding as of October 24, 2022: 5,230,658 shares, net of treasury shares

SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION

Form 10-Q Index

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION		Page

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)		3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets		3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)		5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity		6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		7

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		8

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		14

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		22

Item 4. Controls and Procedures		22

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings		23

Item 1A. Risk Factors		23

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		23

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities		23

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures		23

Item 5. Other Information		23

Item 6. Exhibits		23

Signatures		24

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

ASSETS	September 30, 2022 (Unaudited)		December 31, 2021
Current assets
Cash	$	10,808	$	13,492
Accounts receivable, net
Trade - billed (less allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $438 and $437, respectively), including contract retentions		13,175		10,013
Trade - unbilled		278		439
Inventories, net
Raw materials		2,097		1,143
Finished goods		1,887		1,702
Prepaid expenses		622		551
Refundable income taxes		176		411

Total current assets		29,043		27,751

Property and equipment, net		24,165		21,926

Deferred buy-back lease asset, net		825		3,390

Other assets		244		258

Total assets	$	54,277	$	53,325

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

(continued)

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	September 30, 2022 (Unaudited)			December 31, 2021
Current liabilities
Accounts payable - trade	$	4,577		$	2,071
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		427			657
Deferred revenue		2,006			2,454
Accrued compensation		592			1,036
Accrued income taxes		115			2,033
Deferred buy-back lease obligation		925			3,776
Operating lease liabilities		89			89
Current maturities of notes payable		619			468
Customer deposits		1,508			1,325

Total current liabilities		10,858			13,909

Deferred revenue		2,539			1,865
Operating lease liabilities		55			122
Notes payable - less current maturities		5,948			3,724
Deferred tax liability		1,953			1,955

Total liabilities		21,353			21,575

Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares, none issued and outstanding		—			—
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 8,000,000 shares; 5,353,095 and 5,353,095 issued and 5,230,658 and 5,229,658 outstanding, respectively		53			53
Additional paid-in capital		7,313			6,935
Treasury stock, at cost, 40,920 shares		(102	)		(102	)
Retained earnings		25,660			24,864

Total stockholders' equity		32,924			31,750

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	54,277		$	53,325

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2022			2021			2022			2021
Revenue
Product sales	$	7,076		$	7,205		$	19,714		$	21,868
Barrier rentals		1,369			1,708			4,816			8,667
Royalty income		833			676			2,031			1,788
Shipping and installation revenue		2,678			3,511			9,083			8,302

Total revenue		11,956			13,100			35,644			40,625

Cost of goods sold		9,874			9,898			28,683			28,388

Gross profit		2,082			3,202			6,961			12,237

Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses		1,229			1,215			3,797			3,880
Selling expenses		849			719			2,236			2,010

Total operating expenses		2,078			1,934			6,033			5,890

Operating income (loss)		4			1,268			928			6,347

Other income (expense)
Interest expense		(69	)		(47	)		(187	)		(145	)
Interest income		3			10			9			29
Gain on sale of assets		29			205			94			293
Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan		—			2,692			—			2,692
Other income		26			8			208			41

Total other income (expense)		(11	)		2,868			124			2,910

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)		(7	)		4,136			1,052			9,257

Income tax expense (benefit)		(12	)		442			256			1,711

Net income (loss)	$	5		$	3,694		$	796		$	7,546

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share	$	0.00		$	0.71		$	0.15		$	1.45

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		5,231			5,202			5,230			5,202
Diluted		5,286			5,220			5,281			5,217

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)

	Common Stock				Treasury Stock						Additional Paid-in		Retained
	Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount			Capital		Earnings			Total

Balance, December 31, 2021		5,353,095		53		(40,920	)		(102	)		6,935		24,864			31,750

Restricted stock issued		—		—		—			—			—		—			—

Vesting of restricted stock		—		—		—			—			126		—			126

Net income (loss)		—		—		—			—			—		(119	)		(119	)

Balance, March 31, 2022		5,353,095	$	53		(40,920	)	$	(102	)	$	7,061	$	24,745		$	31,757

Restricted stock issued		—		—		—			—			—		—			—

Vesting of restricted stock		—		—		—			—			126		—			126

Net income (loss)		—		—		—			—			—		910			910

Balance, June 30, 2022		5,353,095	$	53		(40,920	)	$	(102	)	$	7,187	$	25,655		$	32,793

Restricted stock issued		—		—		—			—			—		—			—

Vesting of restricted stock		—		—		—			—			126		—			126

Net income (loss)		—		—		—			—			—		5			5

Balance, September 30, 2022		5,353,095	$	53		(40,920	)	$	(102	)	$	7,313	$	25,660		$	32,924

Balance, December 31, 2020		5,279,411	$	52		(40,920	)	$	(102	)	$	6,405	$	17,294		$	23,649

Restricted stock issued		—		—		—			—			—		—			—

Vesting of restricted stock		—		—		—			—			41		—			41

Net income (loss)		—		—		—			—			—		2,867			2,867

Balance, March 31, 2021		5,279,411	$	52		(40,920	)	$	(102	)	$	6,446	$	20,161		$	26,557

Restricted stock issued		47,184		—		—			—			—		—			—

Vesting of restricted stock		—		1		—			—			130		—			131

Net income (loss)		—		—		—			—			—		985			985

Balance, June 30, 2021		5,326,595	$	53		(40,920	)	$	(102	)	$	6,576	$	21,146		$	27,673

Restricted stock issued		—		—		—			—			—		—			—

Vesting of restricted stock		—		—		—			—			87		—			87

Net income (loss)		—		—		—			—			—		3,694			3,694

Balance, September 30, 2021		5,326,595	$	53		(40,920	)	$	(102	)	$	6,663	$	24,840		$	31,454

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2022			2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	796		$	7,546
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		2,127			1,976
Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan		—			(2,692	)
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment		(94	)		(293	)
Unrealized (gain) loss on investment securities available for sale		—			5
Allowance for doubtful accounts		—			25
Stock compensation		379			258
Deferred taxes		(5	)		(3	)
(Increase) decrease in
Accounts receivable - billed		(3,163	)		(2,799	)
Accounts receivable - unbilled		161			259
Inventories		(1,139	)		(1,002	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(104	)		10
Refundable income taxes		235			—
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable - trade		2,506			1,300
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		(230	)		(86	)
Deferred revenue		227			1,959
Accrued compensation		(444	)		(68	)
Accrued income taxes		(1,918	)		1,016
Deferred buy-back lease obligation		(2,851	)		(903	)
Customer deposits		184			1,054
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(3,333	)		7,562
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale		—			(20	)
Purchases of property and equipment		(3,739	)		(1,210	)
Deferred buy-back asset		1,909			—
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment		103			466
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(1,727	)		(764	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings		2,805			50
Repayments of long-term borrowings		(429	)		(617	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		2,376			(567	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash		(2,684	)		6,231
Cash
Beginning of period		13,492			8,764
End of period	$	10,808		$	14,995

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash payments for interest	$	187		$	145
Cash payments for income taxes	$	2,179		$	713
Non-cash transaction – Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan	$	—		$	2,692
Non-cash transaction – Deferred buy-back lease obligation	$	2,851		$	903

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORTING

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, we have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures that are included in our annual consolidated financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, summary of significant accounting policies, and the related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The condensed consolidated December 31, 2021 balance sheet was derived from the audited financial statements included in the Form 10-K. Dollar amounts in the footnotes are stated in thousands, except for per share data.

In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (which consist of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results disclosed in the condensed consolidated statements of income are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in any future periods.

Although the ultimate impact is uncertain at this time, a resurgence of the coronavirus outbreak may significantly affect the Company's financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations. In this respect, the Company had previously experienced the following negative impacts on its business: backlog reduction during 2020 from that of 2019, lower production volumes, employee absence, and bidding restrictions within certain key states. The Company is continuing to experience delays in receipt of materials through its supply chain.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement

The FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” This standard replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current U.S. GAAP with a methodology that reflects estimates of expected credit losses over their contractual life that are recorded at inception based on historical information, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The pronouncement is effective for smaller reporting companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard, including subsequent amendments, on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Revenue Recognition

Product Sales - Over Time

Under Topic 606, the Company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for goods or services provided. Revenue associated with contracts with customers for customized products is recognized over time as the Company's performance creates or enhances customer-controlled assets or creates or enhances an asset with no alternative use, which the Company has an enforceable right to receive compensation as defined under the contract for performance completed. To determine the amount of revenue to recognize over time, the Company recognizes revenue over the contract terms based on the output method. The Company applied the "as invoiced" practical expedient as the amount of consideration the Company has the right to invoice corresponds directly with the value of the Company's performance to date.

As the output method is driven by units produced, the Company recognizes revenues based on the value transferred to the customer relative to the remaining value to be transferred. The Company also matches the costs associated with the units produced. If a contract is projected to result in a loss, the entire contract loss is recognized in the period when the loss was first determined and the amount of the loss is updated in subsequent reporting periods. Revenue recognition also includes an amount related to a contract asset or contract liability. If the recognized revenue is greater than the amount billed to the customer, a contract asset is recorded in accounts receivable trade - unbilled. Conversely, if the amount billed to the customer is greater than the recognized revenue, a contract liability is recorded in customer deposits. Changes in the job performance, job conditions, and final contract settlements are factors that influence management’s assessment of total contract value and therefore, profit and revenue recognition.

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A portion of the work the Company performs requires financial assurances in the form of performance and payment bonds at the time of execution of the contract. Some contracts include retention provisions of up to 10%, which are generally withheld from each progress payment as retainage until the contract work has been completed and approved.

Product Sales - Point in Time

For certain product sales that do not meet the over time criteria, under Topic 606 the Company recognizes revenue when the product has been shipped to the destination in accordance with the terms outlined in the contract where a present obligation to pay exists and the customers have gained control of the product.

Accounts Receivable and Contract Balances

The timing of when we bill our customers is generally dependent upon advance billing terms, milestone billings based on the completion of certain phases of the work, or when services are provided or products are shipped. Projects with performance obligations recognized over time that have costs and estimated earnings recognized to date in excess of cumulative billings are reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as "Accounts receivable trade - unbilled" (contract assets). Projects with performance obligations recognized over time that have cumulative billings in excess of costs and estimate earnings recognized to date, are reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as "Customer deposits" (contract liabilities).

Any uncollected billed amounts for our performance obligations recognized over time, including contract retentions, are recorded within “Accounts receivable trade – billed”. On September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, accounts receivable included contract retentions (in thousands) of approximately $1,124 and $1,139, respectively, which are considered contract assets.

Our billed and unbilled revenue may be exposed to potential credit risk if our customers should encounter financial difficulties, and we maintain reserves for specifically identified potential uncollectible receivables. On September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, our allowances for doubtful accounts (in thousands) were $438 and $437, respectively.

Sale to Customer with a Buy-Back Agreement

The Company entered into a buy-back agreement with one specific customer. Under this agreement, the Company guaranteed to buy-back barrier at a predetermined price at the end of the long-term project, subject to the condition of the product. Although the Company received payment in full when the product was produced, we are required to account for these transactions as operating leases. The amount of sale proceeds equal to the buy-back obligation, included in "Deferred buy-back lease obligation" in the liabilities section of the consolidated balance sheet, is deferred until the buy-back is executed. The remaining sale proceeds are deferred in the same account and recognized on a straight-line basis over the usage period, such usage period commencing on delivery to the job-site and ending at the time the buy-back is executed. The Company capitalizes the cost of the product on the consolidated balance sheet shown in "Deferred buy-back lease asset, net", and depreciates the value, less residual value, to cost of leasing revenue in "Cost of goods sold" over the estimated useful life of the asset.

Pursuant to an amendment entered into by the Company with the customer on April 13, 2022, the Company agreed to purchase barrier back in the amount equal to the buy-back guarantee. Accordingly, the Company will settle any remaining deferred balances, in excess of the buy-back payment, to leasing revenue, and reclassify the net book value of the purchased product to "Inventories" or "Property and equipment, net" depending on the intended use. The revenue is being recognized in accordance with Topic 842, Leases. See Note 5. Commitments for additional information regarding the amendment.

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Barrier Rentals - Lease Income

Leasing fees are paid by customers at the beginning of the lease agreement and are recorded as deferred revenue. The deferred revenue is then recognized each month as lease income for the duration of the lease, in accordance with Topic 842, Leases.

Royalty Income

The Company licenses certain products to other precast companies to produce the Company's products to engineering specifications under the licensing agreements. The agreements are typically for five-year terms and require royalty payments from 4% to 6% of total sales of licensed products, which are paid every month. The revenues from licensing agreements are recognized in the month earned, in accordance with Topic 606-10-55-65.

Shipping and Installation

Shipping and installation revenues are recognized as a distinct performance obligation in the period the shipping and installation services are provided to the customer, in accordance with Topic 606.

Disaggregation of Revenue

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by primary sources of revenue:

Revenue by Type	Three Months Ended September 30,										Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2022		2021		$ Change			% Change			2022		2021		$ Change			% Change
Soundwall Sales	$	833	$	2,407	$	(1,574	)		(65	)%	$	2,626	$	6,496	$	(3,870	)		(60	)%
Architectural Panel Sales		1,223		406		817			201	%		3,476		3,843		(367	)		(10	)%
SlenderWall Sales		11		1,027		(1,016	)		(99	)%		1,018		1,247		(229	)		(18	)%
Miscellaneous Wall Sales		1,396		520		876			168	%		2,384		1,804		580			32	%
Barrier Sales		847		1,022		(175	)		(17	)%		4,099		3,578		521			15	%
Easi-Set Building Sales		1,523		676		847			125	%		3,086		2,278		808			35	%
Utility Sales		523		891		(368	)		(41	)%		1,655		1,628		27			2	%
Miscellaneous Sales		720		256		464			181	%		1,370		994		376			38	%
Total Product Sales		7,076		7,205		(129	)		(2	)%		19,714		21,868		(2,154	)		(10	)%
Barrier Rentals		1,369		1,708		(339	)		(20	)%		4,816		8,667		(3,851	)		(44	)%
Royalty Income		833		676		157			23	%		2,031		1,788		243			14	%
Shipping and Installation Revenue		2,678		3,511		(833	)		(24	)%		9,083		8,302		781			9	%
Total Service Revenue		4,880		5,895		(1,015	)		(17	)%		15,930		18,757		(2,827	)		(15	)%

Total Revenue	$	11,956	$	13,100	$	(1,144	)		(9	)%	$	35,644	$	40,625	$	(4,981	)		(12	)%

The revenue items: soundwall sales, architectural panel sales, SlenderWall sales, miscellaneous wall sales, miscellaneous sales, barrier rentals, and royalty income are recognized as revenue over time. The revenue items: barrier sales, Easi-Set building sales, utility sales, and shipping and installation revenue are recognized as revenue at a point in time.

Warranties

Smith-Midland products are typically sold pursuant to an implicit warranty as to merchantability only. Warranty claims are reviewed and resolved on a case-by-case method. Although the Company does incur costs for warranty claims, historically such amounts are minimal.

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Use of Estimates

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Concentration of Risk

Historically, various customers have comprised greater than 10% of revenue during a given quarter or year. These customers are typically not the same quarter to quarter or year to year. The Company views revenue details by jobs, and not by customers. In the event a customer were to go out of business during a project, it is likely that the owner of the project would assign a new contractor to the job, and the Company would complete its scope of work. Therefore, the Company believes that it does not have a short-term vulnerability of severe impact to operations. In cases where customers are less than 10% of revenue, the Company assesses if there is a near term severe impact. The Company has determined that no customer, if lost, would result in a near term severe impact to the Company’s operations.

Segment Reporting

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision-maker, or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company currently operates in one operating and reportable business segment for financial reporting purposes.

Reclassifications of Certain Items Included within Comparable Prior Year Periods and Previous Current Year Interim Periods

Certain minor reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year’s presentation.

2. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Earnings (loss) per share are calculated as follows (in thousands, except earnings per share):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2022		2021		2022		2021
Basic earnings (loss) per common share

Net income (loss)	$	5	$	3,694	$	796	$	7,546

Weighted average shares outstanding		5,231		5,202		5,230		5,202

Basic earnings (loss) per common share	$	0.00	$	0.71	$	0.15	$	1.45

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

Net income (loss)	$	5	$	3,694	$	796	$	7,546

Weighted average shares outstanding		5,231		5,202		5,230		5,202
Dilutive effect of restricted stock		55		36		51		15

Total weighted average shares outstanding		5,286		5,238		5,281		5,217

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share	$	0.00	$	0.71	$	0.15	$	1.45

There was no restricted stock excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021.

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3. NOTES PAYABLE

The Company has a mortgage note payable to Summit Community Bank (the “Bank”) for the construction of its North Carolina facility. The note carries a ten-year term at a fixed interest rate of 3.64% annually per the Promissory Note Rate Conversion Agreement, with monthly payments of $22, and is secured by all of the assets of Smith-Carolina and a guarantee by the Company. The loan matures on October 10, 2029. The balance of the note payable on September 30, 2022 was $1,660.

On March 27, 2020, the Company completed the refinancing of existing loans with a note payable to the Bank in the amount of $2,701. A portion of the funds, $678, was secured for improvements to an existing five-acre parcel for additional storage at the Midland, Virginia plant. The loan is collateralized by a first lien position on the Virginia property, building, and assets. The refinance also released the lien on the manufacturing plant in Hopkins, South Carolina (Columbia). The interest rate per the Promissory Note is fixed at 3.99% per annum, with principal and interest payments payable monthly over 120 months for $27. The loan matures on March 27, 2030. The balance of the note payable on September 30, 2022 was $2,125.

On February 10, 2022, the Company completed the financing for its prior acquisition of certain real property in Midland, VA totaling approximately 29.8 acres with a note payable to the Bank in the amount of $2,805. The loan is collateralized by a first lien position on the related real property. The interest rate is fixed at 4.09% per annum, with principal and interest payments payable monthly over 180 months for $21. The loan matures on February 10, 2037. The balance of the note payable on September 30, 2022 was $2,726.

The Company additionally has two smaller installment loans with annual interest rates of 2.90% and 3.99%, maturing in 2025, with balances totaling $56.

Under the loan covenants with the Bank, the Company is limited to annual capital expenditures of $5,000 and must maintain tangible net worth of $10,000. The Company received a special exception to the capital expenditure covenant from the Bank to purchase barrier during 2022 for $5,000 (see Note 5 Commitments). The Company is in compliance with all covenants pursuant to the loan agreements as of September 30, 2022.

In addition to the notes payable discussed above, the Company has a $5,000 line of credit with the Bank with no balance outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021. The line of credit is evidenced by a commercial revolving promissory note, which carries a variable interest rate of prime, with a floor of 3.50%, and matures on October 1, 2023. The loan is collateralized by a first lien position on the Company's accounts receivable and inventory and a second lien position on all other business assets. Key provisions of the line of credit require the Company (i) to obtain bank approval for capital expenditures in excess of $5,000 during the term of the loan and (ii) to obtain bank approval prior to its funding of any acquisition. On October 1, 2022, the Company received a Commitment Letter from the Bank to provide a guidance line of credit specifically to purchase business equipment in an amount up to $1,500. The commitment provides for the purchase of equipment for which a note payable will be executed with a term not to exceed five years with an interest rate at the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 0.50% with a floor of 3.50% per annum. The loan is collateralized by a first lien position on all equipment purchased under the line. The commitment for the guidance line of credit matures on October 1, 2023. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had not purchased any equipment pursuant to the $1,500 commitment.

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4. STOCK COMPENSATION

The fair value of restricted stock awards is estimated to be the market price of the Company's common stock at the close of the date of grant. Restricted stock activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, is as follows:

	Performance-Based		Service-Based		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Non-vested, December 31, 2021		42,466		40,054		82,520	$	12.45
Granted		—		—		—		—
Vested		—		1,000		1,000		13.44
Forfeited		—		—		—		—

Non-vested, September 30, 2022		42,466		39,054		81,520	$	12.44

The actual number of performance-based shares of common stock of the Company, if any, to be earned by the award recipients is determined over a three year performance measurement period based on measures that include Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) margin, revenue growth, and free cash flow. The EBITDA margin and revenue growth performance targets have been set for each of the Minimum, Target, and Maximum levels. The actual performance amount received is determined by the Compensation Committee and may be adjusted for items determined to be unusual in nature or infrequent in occurrence. A smaller portion is also earned based on Board discretion and continued service. The stock compensation cost is recognized over the requisite performance/service period using the straight-line method and can be periodically adjusted for the probable number of shares to be awarded.

Stock compensation for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 was approximately $126 and $379, respectively, based upon the value at the date of grant. Stock compensation for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 was approximately $87 and $258, respectively, based upon the value at the date of grant. There was $442 of unrecognized compensation cost related to the non-vested restricted stock as of September 30, 2022 to be recognized through 2023.

5. COMMITMENTS

On April 13, 2022, the Company and its customer entered into an amendment to the buy-back agreement described in Note 1. ‘Revenue Recognition-Sale to Customer with a Buy-Back Agreement’. Pursuant to the amendment, the Company agreed to purchase all of the barrier subject to the buy-back agreement, 210,000 linear feet, as well as approximately an additional 115,000 linear feet. The total estimated purchase price is $5,000, representing the barrier, associated loading, freight, and yarding. In accordance with ASC 842 Lease Accounting, a portion of the total $5,000 buy-back was previously recorded as a deferred buy-back obligation on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The deferred buy-back lease asset and obligation are reduced as the Company picks up the original 210,000 linear feet. Costs in excess of the original deferred buy-back obligation will be capitalized for as incurred. It is anticipated that all barrier related to the buy-back will be obtained by the end of fiscal year 2022.

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report and related documents include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act 1934. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the Company’s actual results, performance (financial or operating), or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements not to occur or be realized. Such forward looking statements generally are based upon the Company’s best estimates of future results, performance or achievement, based upon current conditions and the most recent results of operations. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “continue,” or similar terms, variations of those terms or the negative of those terms. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among other things, such factors as:

	·	while the Company had net income for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 and the nine months ended September 30, 2022 there are no assurances that the Company can remain profitable in future periods; in line with this risk, the Company incurred a net operating loss for both the quarters ended December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022

	·	there can be no assurances of revenue growth; in line with this risk, the Company had lower revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 than in the comparable prior year periods,

	·	while we have expended significant funds in recent years to increase manufacturing and barrier rental capacity, and plan to continue to increase manufacturing capacity, there is no assurance that we will achieve significantly greater revenues,

	·	although the ultimate impact is uncertain at this time, resurgence of the coronavirus outbreak may significantly affect the Company's financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations. In this respect, the Company had previously experienced the following negative impacts on its business: backlog reduction during 2020 from that in 2019, lower production volumes, employee absences, and bidding restrictions within certain key states. The Company is continuing to experience delays in receipt of materials through its supply chain,

	·	our debt level increased significantly in February 2022, and our ability to satisfy the same cannot be assured,

	·	our ability to collect accounts receivable may be adversely affected by the coronavirus outbreak,

	·	the continued availability of financing in the amounts, at the times, and on the terms required, to support our future business and capital projects,

	·	the extent to which we are successful in developing, acquiring, licensing, or securing patents for proprietary products,

	·	changes in economic conditions specific to any one or more of our markets (including the availability of public funds and grants for construction),

	·	the Company’s operations in the first nine months of 2022 and for the full year 2021 were adversely impacted by inflation in the purchase of raw materials such as cement and aggregates, steel, and also with labor costs, and expects such inflationary factors to continue throughout 2022,

	·	changes in general economic conditions in our primary service areas,

	·	adverse weather, which inhibits the demand for our products, or the installation or completion of projects,

	·	our compliance with governmental regulations,

	·	the outcome of future litigation, if any,

	·	potential decreases in our year to year contract backlog,

	·	cybersecurity incidents could disrupt business operations, result in the loss of critical and confidential information and adversely impact our reputation and results of operations,

	·	our ability to produce and install product on material construction projects that conforms to contract specifications and in a time frame that meets the contract requirements,

	·	the cyclical nature of the construction industry,

	·	our exposure to increased interest expense payments should interest rates change, and

	·	the other factors and information disclosed and discussed in other sections of this report.

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Investors and shareholders should carefully consider such risks, uncertainties and other information, disclosures and discussions that contain cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those provided in the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview; Potential Effect of the COVID-19 Outbreak

The Company invents, develops, manufactures, markets, leases, licenses, sells, and installs a broad array of precast concrete products and systems for use primarily in the construction, highway, utilities, and farming industries. The Company's customers are primarily general contractors and federal, state, and local transportation authorities located in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions and in parts of the Midwestern and Southeastern regions of the United States. The Company's operating strategy has involved producing innovative and proprietary products, including SlenderWall™, a patented, lightweight, energy-efficient concrete and steel exterior insulated wall panel for use in building construction; J-J Hooks® Highway Safety Barrier, a positive-connected highway safety barrier; and Easi-Set® transportable concrete buildings, also patented. In addition, the Company produces custom order precast concrete products with various architectural surfaces, as well as generic highway sound barriers, utility vaults, and farm products such as cattleguards.

The Company was incorporated in Delaware on August 2, 1994. Prior to a corporate reorganization completed in October 1994, the Company conducted its business primarily through Smith-Midland Virginia, which was incorporated in 1960 as Smith Cattleguard Company, a Virginia corporation, and subsequently changed its name to Smith-Midland Corporation in 1985. The Company’s principal offices are located at 5119 Catlett Road, Midland, Virginia 22728 and its telephone number is (540) 439-3266. As used in this report, unless the context otherwise requires, the term the “Company” refers to Smith-Midland Corporation and its subsidiaries.

As a part of the construction industry, the Company's sales and net income may vary greatly from quarter to quarter over a given year. Because of the cyclical nature of the construction industry, many factors not under our control, such as weather and project delays, affect the Company's production schedule, possibly causing momentary slowdowns in sales and net income. As a result of these factors, the Company is not always able to earn a profit for each period, therefore, please read Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the accompanying financial statements with these factors in mind.

The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, including a recent resurgence in the United States, continues to evolve as of the date of this report. As such, it is uncertain as to the full magnitude that the pandemic may have on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity, and future results of operations. The Company had previously experienced an adverse impact to its business by a reduction in revenues in 2020 from that of 2019, a reduction in backlog during 2020 from that in 2019, lower production volumes, employee absence, and bidding restrictions within certain key states such as Maryland and North Carolina. The Company is currently experiencing delays in receipt of materials through its supply chain. The Company may be further negatively impacted in the following respects:

a) by the potential inability of customers of the Company to pay amounts owed to the Company for products or services already provided should their businesses suffer setbacks; this risk is heightened by the relatively long lag time experienced by the Company in collecting accounts receivable (see "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below);

b) by potential supply chain issues should our vendors experience hardships and have to reduce or terminate operations due to the COVID-19 outbreak, affecting the Company's sourcing of materials;

c) by increased adverse effects on our workforce due to contracting or taking care of a relative who has contracted COVID-19, or have been quarantined by a medical professional; in this respect, our workforce had previously been impacted with an effect on operations at all locations, but this impact has substantially diminished as of the filing date, but no assurance can be provided as to future impacts, particularly in view of new coronavirus outbreaks;

d) in the event that any of the three states in which we have facilities provide for the quarantine of our manufacturing employees, our production manufacturing will be significantly affected;

e) in the event that any of the states in which we sell our products and services may eliminate, cancel, or delay projects due to monetary limitations resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak; in this respect, the Company had previously seen a reduction in bidding activity;

f) the reduction of state infrastructure budgets due to the reduction in funding through the gas tax, or other funding sources;

g) in the event of an increase in the overall loan defaults, which in turn impacts the banking sector's ability to fund projects in which the Company's products may be utilized; and

h) in the event that economic hardships force the Company to default on loan payments, our loans may be called and our ability to borrow under our bank line of credit could cease;

Management is actively monitoring the global situation on its financial condition, liquidity, operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. Given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 outbreak and the global responses to curb its spread, the Company is not able to estimate the ultimate effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity for the remainder of 2022 or future years.

The discussions below, including without limitation with respect to liquidity, are subject to the future effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. In this respect, should the outbreak cause serious economic harm in our areas of operation, our revenue expectations are unlikely to be fulfilled.

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Results of Operations (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

The Company had a net loss of $119 for the first quarter 2022, net income of $910 for the second quarter 2022, and net income of $5 for the third quarter 2022, resulting in net income of $796 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Total revenues for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 were $11,956 and $35,644 compared to $13,100 and $40,625 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021. The decrease in total revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2022 from September 30, 2021 is due to a decrease in SlenderWall and soundwall sales as the Company continued to experience delays in approvals of customer drawings and therefore delaying production on certain projects. The decrease in total revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 from September 30, 2021 is primarily due to a decrease in soundwall sales and barrier rentals. The Company continued to experience delays in approvals of customer drawings for soundwall projects during the current nine month period, in addition to the prior nine month period having significant revenues from short-term special barrier rental projects. The cost of goods sold as a percent of revenue, not including royalties, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, were 89% and 85%, as compared to 80% and 73% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenue, not including royalties, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, is due to increased material and labor costs. Additionally, reduced production volume during the first nine months of 2022 resulted in reduced absorption of overhead costs. Further, short-term special barrier rental projects that occurred in the first quarter and third quarter of 2021, which typically carry higher margins than product sales, also affected margins for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same periods in 2021. As of October 21, 2022, the Company’s sales backlog was approximately $51.4 million, as compared to approximately $28.5 million at the same time in 2021. The 80% backlog growth is primarily related to large projects awarded at all three manufacturing facilities for soundwall, SlenderWall, miscellaneous precast products, and barrier.

Three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021

Revenue includes product sales, barrier rentals, royalty income, and shipping and installation revenues. Product sales are further divided into soundwall, architectural and SlenderWall™ panels, miscellaneous wall panels, highway barrier, Easi-Set® buildings, utility products, and miscellaneous precast products. The following table summarizes the sales by product type and comparison for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022, and 2021. As indicated in "Overview; Potential Effect of the COVID-19 Outbreak" above, should a resurgence of the COVID-19 outbreak cause serious economic harm in our area of operations, our revenue expectations are unlikely to be fulfilled.

Revenue by Type	Three Months Ended September 30,										Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2022		2021		$ Change			% Change			2022		2021		$ Change			% Change
Soundwall Sales	$	833	$	2,407	$	(1,574	)		(65	)%	$	2,626	$	6,496	$	(3,870	)		(60	)%
Architectural Panel Sales		1,223		406		817			201	%		3,476		3,843		(367	)		(10	)%
SlenderWall Sales		11		1,027		(1,016	)		(99	)%		1,018		1,247		(229	)		(18	)%
Miscellaneous Wall Sales		1,396		520		876			168	%		2,384		1,804		580			32	%
Barrier Sales		847		1,022		(175	)		(17	)%		4,099		3,578		521			15	%
Easi-Set Building Sales		1,523		676		847			125	%		3,086		2,278		808			35	%
Utility Sales		523		891		(368	)		(41	)%		1,655		1,628		27			2	%
Miscellaneous Sales		720		256		464			181	%		1,370		994		376			38	%
Total Product Sales		7,076		7,205		(129	)		(2	)%		19,714		21,868		(2,154	)		(10	)%
Barrier Rentals		1,369		1,708		(339	)		(20	)%		4,816		8,667		(3,851	)		(44	)%
Royalty Income		833		676		157			23	%		2,031		1,788		243			14	%
Shipping and Installation Revenue		2,678		3,511		(833	)		(24	)%		9,083		8,302		781			9	%
Total Service Revenue		4,880		5,895		(1,015	)		(17	)%		15,930		18,757		(2,827	)		(15	)%

Total Revenue	$	11,956	$	13,100	$	(1,144	)		(9	)%	$	35,644	$	40,625	$	(4,981	)		(12	)%

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Soundwall Sales - Soundwall sales were significantly lower for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same periods in 2021. The decrease is mainly due to lower production, as the Company has temporarily experienced delays in customer drawing approvals. Soundwall sales are expected to trend slightly higher during the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to the third quarter of 2022, although no assurance can be given.

Architectural Panel Sales - Architectural panel sales increased for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. The increase is from a small architectural project that began production in the second quarter of 2022 and continued throughout the third quarter of 2022. Architectural sales decreased slightly for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. This decrease is related to production of a large architectural project that began production in the first quarter 2021, and concluded during the third quarter 2021. Architectural sales are expected to trend slightly lower during the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to the third quarter of 2022.

SlenderWall Sales - SlenderWall sales decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to the same period in 2021. A large SlenderWall project began production in 2021 that concluded during the second quarter of 2022. With the production of a new SlenderWall project that began late in the third quarter of 2022, SlenderWall sales are expected to trend higher in the fourth quarter of 2022 than the third quarter of 2022, although no assurance can be given. The Company continues to focus sales initiatives on SlenderWall, but no assurance can be given as to the success of this endeavor.

Miscellaneous Wall Sales - Miscellaneous wall sales increased for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same periods in 2021 due to the increased amount of retaining wall projects in production. Miscellaneous wall sales are expected to trend similarly during the fourth quarter of 2022 as the first three quarters of 2022, although no assurance can be provided.

Barrier Sales - Barrier sales decreased for the three month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease is related to the completion of production for a large project in North Carolina during the second quarter of 2022. Barrier sales increased for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. The increase is related to the production of a large project in North Carolina through the second quarter of 2022. Barrier sales are expected to trend slightly higher during the fourth quarter of 2022 than the third quarter of 2022 as production begins for a large barrier project that will be produced out of both the North Carolina and South Carolina plants.

Easi-Set® Building Sales - Building and restroom sales increased for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, mainly due to increased building sales at all manufacturing plants. Building and restroom sales are expected to continue to trend slightly lower the remainder of 2022 compared to the first three quarters of 2022.

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Utility Sales - Utility sales decreased for the three month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021 and increased for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. The Company continues to competitively bid on utility projects to gain market share and has recently won multiple data center projects increasing the sales volume of dry utility vaults. Utility sales are expected to trend similarly for the remainder of 2022 as compared to the third quarter of 2022, although no assurance can be provided.

Miscellaneous Product Sales - Miscellaneous products are products that are produced or sold that do not meet the criteria defined for other revenue categories. Examples would include precast concrete slabs, concrete blocks, or small add-on items. Miscellaneous product sales increased for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. The increase is mainly from the South Carolina facility that began production on a few smaller jobs. Miscellaneous product sales are expected to be lower for the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to the third quarter of 2022.

Barrier Rentals – Barrier rentals decreased for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same periods in 2021. This decrease is mainly attributed to short-term special projects that occurred during the first and third quarters of 2021. Revenue from the Company’s core rental barrier fleet increased by 19% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Due to the infrequent nature of special projects, full year 2022 barrier rentals are expected to be lower than full year 2021 barrier rentals. The Company expects increased barrier rentals of the core rental fleet in the fourth quarter of 2022 with the expansion of the rental fleet, although no assurance can be provided.

Royalty Income – Royalties increased for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same periods in 2021. Infrastructure spending continues to drive royalties, and the Company expects royalties for 2022 to exceed royalty income for the full year 2021, although no assurance can be given.

Shipping and Installation – Shipping revenue is recognized when shipping our products to the customers' final destination. Installation revenue is recognized when attaching architectural and SlenderWall panels to a building, installing an Easi-Set® building at customers' sites, or setting any of our other precast products at a site, specific to the requirements of the owner. Generally, in subsequent quarters, shipping and installation revenue trends follow the revenue trends of SlenderWall and architectural panel sales. Shipping and installation revenue decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease in shipping and installation is associated with the decreased production of SlenderWall and architectural panels that occurred in the first and second quarters of 2022. Shipping and installation revenue increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. The increase for the nine month period of 2022 is mainly attributed to the increase in shipping and installation of SlenderWall and architectural panels that occurred in the first and second quarters of 2022. This is associated with the increased production of SlenderWall and architectural panels that occurred in the third and fourth quarters of 2021.

Cost of Goods Sold - Total cost of goods sold as a percent of revenue, excluding royalties, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, was 89% and 85%, respectively, as compared to 80% and 73% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenue, not including royalties, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, is due to the decrease in revenue generated from short-term barrier rental special projects in 2022, which typically carry higher margins than product sales. Additionally, cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenue increased due to the reduced absorption of fixed overhead due to lower production volume. Further, the margins for both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 increased, as compared to the same periods in 2021, due to inflationary impacts on material and labor costs.

General and Administrative Expenses - For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company's general and administrative expenses increased by $14 to $1,229 from $1,215 during the same period in 2021. The minor increase is mainly attributed to additional administrative costs that occurred during the third quarter of 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company’s general and administrative expenses decreased by $83 to $3,797 from $3,880 during the same period in 2021. The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 is mainly attributed to a decrease in salaries and wages, as management continues to assess and monitor total general and administrative expenses. General and administrative expense as a percentage of total revenue was 10% and 9% for the three month periods ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively, and 11% and 10% for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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Selling Expenses - Selling expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022 increased to $849 from $719 for the same period in 2021, and selling expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 increased to $2,236 from $2,010 for the same period in 2021. The increase in selling expenses for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same periods in 2021 is due to the hiring of additional salespeople and has driven the increase in backlog to $51.4 million. The Company expects selling expenses to increase in future periods with the plan for additional sales associates and increased advertising spending aligning with the strategy to increase SlenderWall sales and barrier rentals.

Operating Income (Loss) - The Company had operating income for the three month period ended September 30, 2022 of $4 compared to operating income of $1,934 for the same period in 2021. The decrease is mainly due to the increase in cost of goods sold as a percent of revenue and lower production volume. The Company had operating income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 of $928 compared to operating income of $6,347 for the same period in 2021. The decrease in operating income is due to a decrease in gross profit associated with lower product sales, and to a greater extent, a few short-term special barrier rental projects that occurred during the first and third quarters of 2021.

Interest Expense - Interest expense was $69 and $47 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Interest expense was $187 and $145 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company expects interest expense for 2022 to be higher compared to the full year of 2021 due to the increased level of indebtedness.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) - The Company had an income tax benefit of $12 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to income tax expense of $442 for the same period in 2021. The Company had income tax expense of $256 with an effective rate of 24% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to income tax expense of $1,711 with an effective rate of 18% for the same period in 2021. The rate was lower for the prior nine month period due to the impact of the PPP loan forgiveness.

Net Income (Loss) - The Company had net income of $5 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to net income of $3,694 for the same period in 2021. The basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.00 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, and the basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.71 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The Company had net income of $796 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to net income of $7,546 for the same period in 2021. The basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.15 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and the basic and diluted earnings per share was $1.45 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Profitability for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was positively impacted by the forgiveness of the PPP loan in the amount of $2,692.

Liquidity and Capital Resources (dollar amounts in thousands)

Reference is made to "Overview; Potential Effect of the COVID-19 Outbreak" above in the context of the discussion below.

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The Company additionally has two smaller installment loans with annual interest rates of 2.90% and 3.99%, maturing in 2025, with balances totaling $56.

Under the loan covenants with the Bank, the Company is limited to annual capital expenditures of $5,000 and must maintain tangible net worth of $10,000. The Company received a special exception to the capital expenditure covenant from the Bank to purchase barrier during 2022 for $5,000 (see Note 5 Commitments under Item 1 of the Financial Statements). The Company is in compliance with all covenants pursuant to the loan agreements as of September 30, 2022.

In addition to the notes payable discussed above, the Company has a $5,000 line of credit with the Bank with no balance outstanding as of September 30, 2022. The line of credit is evidenced by a commercial revolving promissory note, which carries a variable interest rate of prime, with a floor of 3.50%, and matures on October 1, 2023. The loan is collateralized by a first lien position on the Company's accounts receivable and inventory and a second lien position on all other business assets. Key provisions of the line of credit require the Company (i) to obtain bank approval for capital expenditures in excess of $5,000 during the term of the loan and (ii) to obtain bank approval prior to its funding of any acquisition. On October 1, 2022, the Company received a Commitment Letter from the Bank to provide a guidance line of credit specifically to purchase business equipment in an amount up to $1,500. The commitment provides for the purchase of equipment for which a note payable will be executed with a term not to exceed five years with an interest rate at the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 0.50% with a floor of 3.50% per annum. The loan is collateralized by a first lien position on all equipment purchased under the line. The commitment for the guidance line of credit matures on October 1, 2023. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had not purchased any equipment pursuant to the $1,500 commitment.

On September 30, 2022, the Company had cash totaling $10,808 compared to cash totaling $13,492 on December 31, 2021. The decrease in cash is primarily the result of cash absorbed by operations during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022. More specifically, the Company’s accounts receivable position increased and significant income tax payments were remitted related to the 2021 tax year during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022. The Company’s cash position will likely be further reduced related to the significant capital expenditures described in the following paragraph.

Capital spending for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 totaled $3,739 as compared to $1,210 for the same period in 2021. The 2022 expenditures were primarily for the buy-back of barrier for the barrier rental fleet. The Company intends to invest approximately $6,500 for the full year 2022. The total investment comprises of approximately $5,000 for a significant expansion in the barrier rental fleet from the barrier buy-back from a customer, approximately $500 for yard development, and approximately $1,000 for miscellaneous manufacturing equipment, excluding acquisitions and plant expansions (which none are anticipated at this time), although no assurance can be provided. Approximately $2,800 is expected to be paid in the fourth quarter of 2022. Additional costs of approximately $1,000 for yard development and an additional $500 for miscellaneous manufacturing equipment is expected to be incurred in the first quarter of 2023.

The Company's outstanding notes payable are financed at fixed rates of interest. This leaves the Company almost impervious to fluctuating interest rates.

The Company’s cash flow from operations is affected by production schedules set by contractors, which generally provide for payment 30 to 90 days after the products are produced, and with some architectural contracts, retainage may be held until the entire project is completed. This payment schedule may result in liquidity challenges for the Company because it must bear a portion of the cost of production before it receives payment from its customers. The Company’s average days sales outstanding (DSO), excluding the effect of unbilled revenue, was 99 days for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 91 days for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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If actual results regarding the Company's production, sales, and subsequent collections on customer receivables are materially inconsistent with management's expectations, the Company may in the future encounter cash flow and liquidity issues. If the Company's operational performance deteriorates significantly, it may be unable to comply with existing financial covenants and could cause defaults and acceleration under its loan agreements and lose access to the credit facility. Although no assurances can be given, the Company believes that its current cash resources, anticipated cash flow from operations, and the availability under the line of credit will be sufficient to finance the Company’s operations for at least the next 12 months.

The Company’s inventory was $3,984 on September 30, 2022, and $2,845 on December 31, 2021, or an increase of $1,139. The increase in inventory is mainly due to the increase of raw materials inventory on-hand compared to the prior year. Inventory turnover was 13.8, annualized for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 15.4, annualized for the same period in 2021.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company’s critical accounting policies are more fully described in its Summary of Accounting Policies to the Company’s consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. There have been no changes as of September 30, 2022.

Seasonality

The Company services the construction industry primarily in areas of the United States where construction activity may be inhibited by adverse weather during the winter. As a result, the Company may experience reduced revenues from December through February and realize a more significant part of its revenues during the other months of the year. The Company may experience lower profits, or losses, during the winter months, and as such, must have sufficient working capital to fund its operations at a reduced level until the spring construction season. The failure to generate or obtain sufficient working capital during the winter may have a material adverse effect on the Company.

Inflation

Management believes that the Company’s operations were affected by inflation during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and for the full year 2021, particularly in the purchases of certain raw materials such as cement and aggregates, steel, and also with labor costs. The Company believes that raw material pricing and labor costs will continue to increase in 2022, although no assurance can be given regarding future pricing or costs.

Sales Backlog

As of October 24, 2022, the Company’s sales backlog was approximately $51.4 million, as compared to approximately $28.5 million at the same time in 2021. It is estimated that the majority of the projects in the sales backlog will be produced within 12 months, with a portion extending several years.

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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not Applicable

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Disclosure controls and procedures

The Company carried out our evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at September 30, 2022.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2022, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is not presently involved in any litigation of a material nature.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

Not required

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

ITEM 5. Other Information

None

ITEM 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
10.1		Commercial Line of Credit Renewal Agreement and Note, dated October 1, 2022, for the renewal of the line of credit in the amount of $5,000,000 with Summit Community Bank.
10.2		Commitment Letter, dated October 1, 2022, for the renewal of the equipment line of credit in the amount of $1,500,000 with Summit Community Bank.
31.1		Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
31.2		Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
32.1		Certification pursuant 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adapted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION (Registrant)

Date:	November 3, 2022	By:	/s/ Ashley B. Smith
			Ashley B. Smith, Chief Executive Officer
			(Principal Executive Officer)

Date:	November 3, 2022	By:	/s/ Adam J. Krick
			Adam J. Krick, Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer)