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CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
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Section 1: 10-K (ANNUAL REPORT) 

United States  
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION  
Washington, D.C. 20549 

Form 10-K  

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 

Commission file number 1-11398 

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  

New York
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

11-2520310
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

91 Heartland Blvd., Edgewood, New York 11717 
(Address of principal executive offices) 

(631) 586-5200
 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of Each Class
Common Stock, $.001 par value

Name of each exchange on which registered
NYSE American

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None  

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. 

Yes  ☐  No ☒ 

Yes  ☐  No ☒ 

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, 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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File 
required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes ☒  No ☐ 

Indicate by check mark if the disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be 
contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K 
or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☒ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. 

 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one): 

Large accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer  ☐
(do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Emerging Growth Company  ☐

Accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☒

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 12-b-2 of the Exchange Act). 

As of June 30, 2017 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), the aggregate market value of the 
registrant’s common stock (based on its reported last sale price on the NYSE American of $9.40) held by non-affiliates of the registrant was 
$73,550,935. 

Yes ☐ No ☒ 

As of March 5, 2018, the registrant had 8,878,965 common shares, $.001 par value, outstanding. 

Documents Incorporated by Reference: 

Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) from the definitive Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities 
and Exchange Commission no later than 120 days after the end of the Registrant’s fiscal year covered by this report. 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
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PART II

PART III

PART IV

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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC.  
FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT  
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

BUSINESS
RISK FACTORS
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
PROPERTIES
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

MARKET  FOR  REGISTRANT’S  COMMON  EQUITY,  RELATED  STOCKHOLDER  MATTERS  AND 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF 
OPERATIONS
QUANTATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
CHANGES  IN  AND  DISAGREEMENTS  WITH  ACCOUNTANTS  ON  ACCOUNTING  AND 
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
OTHER INFORMATION

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SECURITY  OWNERSHIP  OF  CERTAIN  BENEFICIAL  OWNERS  AND  MANAGEMENT  AND 
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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PART I 

Item 1. BUSINESS 

General 

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”, the “Company”, “us” or “we”) is a United States (“U.S.”) supplier of aircraft parts for fixed wing aircraft and 
helicopters  in  both  the  commercial  and  defense  markets.  We  are  a  manufacturer  of  structural  aircraft  parts  and  aerosystems.  Additionally,  we 
leverage our global supply chain skills to assist our customers in managing a diverse worldwide supplier market by providing “one stop shopping” 
for an assortment of aerospace parts. Within the global aerostructures supply chain, we are either a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft original equipment 
manufacturers (“OEMs”) or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers. We also are a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, 
primarily  the  United  States  Air  Force  (“USAF”). In  addition  to  our  assembly  operations,  we  provide  engineering;  program  management,  supply 
chain management, and maintenance repair and overhaul (“MRO”) services. 

Among the key programs for which CPI Aero provides key structural components, assemblies or aerospace systems are: E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, 
F-35 Joint strike fighter, UH-60  BLACK  HAWK® helicopter, DB-110 reconnaissance system, Raytheon Next Generation Jammerpod, Increment 1 
electronic warfare system, F-16 Falcon and T-38 Pacer Classic III. Key civilian aircraft programs include the Gulfstream G-650, HondaJet, Embraer 
Phenom 300, UTAS TacSAR pod, S-92 helicopter, MH-60S mine countermeasure helicopter, AH-1Z ZULU attack helicopter, MH-53, CH-53, C-5A 
Galaxy and the Embraer E2-175 regional airliner. 

We  are  a  subcontractor  for  leading  defense  prime  contractors  such  as  Northrop  Grumman  Corporation  (“NGC”),  Lockheed  Martin  Corporation 
(“Lockheed”),  Sikorsky  Aircraft  Corporation,  a  Lockheed  company  (“Sikorsky”),  Bell  Helicopter  (“Bell”),  Raytheon  and  United  Technologies 
Aerospace Systems (“UTAS”). 56%, 46% and 57% of our revenue in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, was generated by subcontracts with defense 
prime contractors. Our 2016 defense subcontractor revenue was significantly decreased because of the change in estimate on the A-10 program, 
described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MDA”). 

We also operate as a subcontractor to prime commercial contractors, including Sikorsky, Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. (“Honda”), Embraer S.A. 
(“Embraer”) and The Triumph Group (“Triumph”), in the production of commercial aircraft parts. 36%, 50% and 42% of our revenue in 2017, 2016 
and 2015, respectively, was generated by commercial contract sales. 

CPI  Aero  has  over  37  years  of  experience  as  a  contractor.  Most  members  of  our  management  team  have  held  management  positions  at  large 
aerospace  contractors,  including  NGC  and  GKN  Aerospace  (“GKN”).  Our  technical  team  possesses  extensive  technical  expertise  and  program 
management and integration capabilities. Our competitive advantage lies in our ability to offer large contractor capabilities with the flexibility and 
responsiveness of a small company, while staying competitive in cost and delivering superior quality products. 

CPI Aero was incorporated under the laws of the State of New York in January 1980 under the name Composite Products International, Inc. CPI 
Aero changed its name to Consortium of Precision Industries, Inc. in April 1989 and to CPI Aerostructures, Inc. in July 1992. In January 2005, we 
began doing business under the name CPI Aero®, a registered trademark of the Company. Our principal office is located at 91 Heartland Blvd., 
Edgewood, New York 11717 and our telephone number is (631) 586-5200. 

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We maintain a website located at www.cpiaero.com. Our corporate filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on 
Form  10-Q,  our  Current  Reports  on  Form  8-K,  our  proxy  statements  and  reports  filed  by  our  officers  and  directors  under  Section  16-(a)  of  the 
Securities Exchange Act, and any amendments to those filings, are available, free of charge, on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after 
we electronically file such material with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not intend for information contained in our website to be a 
part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Significant Contracts 

Some of our significant contracts are as follows: 

Military Aircraft – Subcontracts with Prime Contractors 

E-2D  “Advanced Hawkeye”  The  NGC  E-2  Hawkeye  is  an  all-weather, carrier-based  tactical  Airborne  Early  Warning  aircraft.  The  twin  turboprop 
aircraft was designed and developed in the 1950s by the Grumman Aircraft Company for the United States Navy as a replacement for the E-1 Tracer. 
The United States Navy aircraft has been progressively updated with the latest variant, the E-2D, first flying in 2007. In 2008, we received an initial 
$7.9 million order from NGC to provide structural kits used in the production of Outer Wing Panels (“OWP”) of the E-2D. We initially valued the 
long-term agreement at approximately $98 million over an eight-year period, with the potential to be in excess of $195 million over the life of the 
aircraft program. The cumulative orders we have received on this program through January 2018 exceed $147 million. 

In addition, in 2015 we won an award to supply structural components and kits for the Outer Wing Panel (“OWP”) on the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye 
airborne early warning and control (“AEW&C”) aircraft that will be manufactured for Japan. We are responsible for component source selection, 
supply chain management, delivery of kits, and are providing manufacturing engineering services to NGC during the integration of the components 
into the OWP. The contract from NGC is valued at between $25 million and $30 million.  

UH-60 “BLACK HAWK” The UH-60 BLACK HAWK helicopter is the leader in multi-mission-type aircraft. Among the mission configurations its 
serves are troop transport, medical evacuation, electronic warfare, attack, assault support and special operations. More than 3,000 BLACK HAWK 
helicopters are in use today, operating in 29 countries. We have long-term agreements from Sikorsky to manufacture gunner window assemblies, 
fuel panel assemblies, and perform MRO on stabilators for the BLACK HAWK helicopter through 2022. 

F-16  “Fighting  Falcon”  The  Lockheed  Martin  Fighting  Falcon  is  a  single-engine  multirole  fighter  aircraft.  Originally  developed  by  General 
Dynamics for the USAF, over 2,900 F-16 aircraft are flown by the USAF and by air forces around the world today. CPI Aero has a contract with 
UTAS to manufacture pod structures for the DB-110 reconnaissance system, which is used primarily on exported F-16 aircraft. 

Next Generation Jamming Pod The next generation jamming pod is an external jamming pod that will disrupt and degrade enemy aircraft and 
ground radar and communication systems and will replace the ALQ-99 system on the US Navy's EA-6B Growler carrier-based electronic warfare 
aircraft. The US Navy plans to install these pods on 138 EA-18G Growlers during the production phase. There are 2 pods per aircraft. Raytheon 
received a $1 billion sole source contract from the US Navy in April 2016, and CPI has a contract with Raytheon to assemble the pod structural 
housing and air management system. 

UTAS TacSAR Pod CPI Aero received a $600,000 contract to begin engineering in 2017 and expects to receive an initial production order in the first 
half of 2018. The contract is sole-source to CPI and valued at approximately $35 million. The work being performed by CPI is similar to work 
performed during the pre-production phase of the DB-110 Reconnaissance Pod we currently manufacture for UTAS. The TacSAR pod system 
complements the DB-110 system to provide all-weather reconnaissance and surveillance and will contain some structural components common to 
the DB-110 reconnaissance pod. 

F-35 Lightning II The F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighters designed to perform ground 
attack, aerial reconnaissance, and air defense missions. The Department of Defense plans to acquire over 2,400 F-35's by 2034 and 11 other 
countries also have plans to acquire the aircraft. In 2015, CPI was awarded a multi-year contract to supply lock assemblies for the arresting gear 
door on the F-35A CTOL, estimated at up to $10.6 million. CPI made its first delivery under that contract in May 2017. In November 2017, CPI was 
awarded an additional $15.8 million multi-year contract to manufacture canopy activation drive shaft assemblies for the F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C 
aircraft.  

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Commercial Aircraft – Subcontracts with Prime Contractors 

Gulfstream G650 In March 2008, Spirit Aerosystems (“Spirit”) awarded us a contract to provide leading edges for the Gulfstream G650 business jet, 
a commercial program that Spirit was supporting. In December 2014, Spirit transferred its work-scope on this program to Triumph. We will continue 
to provide leading edges for the G650 as our purchase orders and long-term agreement have transferred to Triumph. 

HondaJet In May 2011, Honda awarded us a contract to manufacture engine inlets for the HondaJet advanced light business jet. We have received 
approximately $30.5 million in orders on this program through December 2017. We estimate the potential value of this program to be approximately 
$70 million. 

Embraer Phenom 300 In May 2012, Embraer awarded us a contract to manufacture engine inlets for the Embraer Phenom 300 business jet. We have 
received approximately $32.9 million in orders on this program through December 2017. We estimate the potential value of the program to be in 
excess of $40 million. 

Cessna Citation X In November 2012, Cessna Aircraft Company (“Cessna”) awarded us a contract to supply structural assemblies, predominately 
wing spars, for Cessna’s flagship aircraft, the newly-relaunched Cessna Citation X. We have received approximately $10.4 million in orders on this 
program. 

S-92 Helicopter The S-92 helicopter performs search and rescue missions, heads of state missions, and a variety of transportation missions for 
offshore oil and gas crews, utility, and airline passengers. Sikorsky has delivered more than 275 S-92 helicopters since 2004. In 2017, CPI announced 
a follow-on contract with Sikorsky to provide 15 different deliverable items for the S-92 helicopter, including door assemblies, cover assemblies, and 
various installation kits used by Sikorsky to complete final assembly of the S-92 helicopter. 

Military Aircraft – Prime Contracts with U.S. Government 

F-16 “Fighting Falcon” In November 2014, The Defense Logistics Agency (“DLA”) awarded CPI Aero a multi-year contract to provide structural 
wing components and logistical support for global F-16 aircraft MRO operations. We estimate the value of the contract, including options, to be 
approximately $53.5 million. 

T-38C Pacer Classic III In September 2017, the company received purchase orders valued at approximately $2 million from the USAF to provide 
structural modification kits for the T-38C Pacer Classic III aircraft structural modification program. 

Sales and Marketing 

We  are  recognized  within  the  aerospace  industry  as  a  Tier  1  or  Tier  2  supplier  to  major  aircraft  suppliers.  Additionally,  we  may  bid  for  military 
contracts set aside specifically for small businesses. 

We  are  awarded  contracts  for  our  products  and  services  through  the  process  of  competitive  bidding.  This  process  begins  when  we  first  learn, 
formally or otherwise, of a potential contract from a prospective customer and concludes after all negotiations are completed upon award. When 
preparing our response to a prospective customer for a potential contract, we evaluate the contract requirements and determine and outline the 
services and products we can provide to fulfill the contract at a competitive price. Each contract also benefits from various additional services that 
we offer, including program management, engineering, and global supply chain program management, which streamlines the vendor management 
and procurement process and monitors the progress, timing, and quality of component delivery. 

Our average sales cycle, which generally commences at the time a prospective customer issues a request for proposal and ends upon delivery of the 
final product to the customer, varies widely. 

Because of the complexities inherent in the aerospace industry, the time from the initial request for proposal to award ranges from as little as a few 
weeks to several years. Additionally, our contracts have ranged from six months to as long as ten years. Also, repeat and follow-on jobs for current 
contracts frequently provide additional opportunities with minimal start-up costs and rapid rates to production. 

The Market 

We  have  positioned  our  Company  to  take  advantage  of  opportunities  in  the  military  aerospace  market  but  to  a  broad  customer  base  thereby 
reducing the impact of direct government contracting limitations. Our success as a subcontractor to defense prime contractors has provided us with 
opportunities to act as a subcontractor to prime contractors in the production of commercial aircraft structures, which also reduced our exposure to 
government spending decisions. 

Over time, our Company has expanded both in size and capabilities, with growth in our operational and global supply chain program management. 
These expansions have allowed us the ability to supply more complex aerostructure assemblies and aerosystems and structures in support of our 
government-based programs as well as to pursue opportunities within the commercial and business jet markets. Our capabilities have also allowed 
us to acquire MRO and kitting contracts. 

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Approximately $3.1 million, $8.7 million and $9.9 million of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, was from 
customers outside the U.S. All other revenue for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017 has been attributable to customers 
within the U.S. We have no assets outside the U.S. Government-based contracts are subject to national defense budget and procurement funding 
decisions which, accordingly, drives demand for our business in that market. Government spending and budgeting for procurement, operations and 
maintenance are affected not only by military action, but also the related fiscal consequences of these actions, as well as the political process.  

Backlog 

We produce custom assemblies pursuant to long-term contracts and customer purchase orders. Backlog consists of aggregate values under such 
contracts  and  purchase  orders,  excluding  the  portion  previously  included  in  operating  revenues  on  the  basis  of  percentage  of  completion 
accounting,  and  including  estimates  of  future  contract  price  escalation.  Substantially  all  of  our  backlog  is  subject  to  termination  at  will  and 
rescheduling, without significant penalty. Funds are often appropriated for programs or contracts on a yearly or quarterly basis, even though the 
contract may call for performance that is expected to take a number of years. Therefore, our funded backlog does not include the full value of our 
contracts. Our total backlog as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 was as follows: 

Backlog   
(Total)
Funded
Unfunded
Total

December 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

  $

  $

71,059,000    $
317,667,000     
388,726,000    $

94,540,000 
321,744,000 
416,284,000 

Approximately 78% of the total amount of our backlog at December 31, 2017 was attributable to government contracts. Our backlog attributable to 
government contracts at December 31, 2017 and 2016 was as follows: 

Backlog  
(Government)
Funded
Unfunded
Total

December 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

  $

  $

58,919,000    $
242,367,000     
301,286,000    $

92,189,000 
229,543,000 
321,732,000 

Our backlog attributable to commercial contracts at December 31, 2017 and 2016 was as follows: 

Backlog  
(Commercial)
Funded
Unfunded
Total

December 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

  $

  $

12,140,000    $
75,300,000     
87,440,000    $

2,351,000 
92,201,000 
94,552,000 

Our unfunded backlog is primarily comprised of the long-term contracts that we received from Spirit and NGC during 2008, Honda and Bell during 
2011 and Cessna, Sikorsky and Embraer during 2012. These long-term contracts are expected to have yearly orders which will be funded in the 
future. 

Approximately 38% of the funded backlog at December 31, 2017 is expected to be recognized as revenue during 2018. 

Material and Parts 

We subcontract production of substantially all parts incorporated into our products to third party manufacturers under firm fixed price orders. Our 
decision to purchase certain components generally is based upon whether the components are available to meet required specifications at a cost 
and with a delivery schedule consistent with customer requirements. From time to time, we are required to purchase custom made parts from sole 
suppliers and manufacturers in order to meet specific customer requirements. 

We obtain our raw materials from several commercial sources. Although certain items are only available from limited sources of supply, we believe 
that the loss of any single supplier would not have a material adverse effect on our business. 

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Competition 

We face competition in our role as both a prime contractor to the U.S. Government and as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 subcontractor to military and commercial 
aircraft  manufacturers.  For  certain  unrestricted  contracts  for  the  U.S.  Government,  we  may  compete  against  well-established  prime  contractors, 
including NGC, Lockheed and Boeing. All of these competitors possess significantly larger infrastructures, greater resources and the capabilities to 
respond  to  much  larger  contracts.  We  believe  that  our  competitive  advantage  lies  in  our  ability  to  offer  large  contractor  capabilities  with  the 
flexibility and responsiveness of a small company, while staying competitive in cost and delivering superior quality products. While larger prime 
contractors compete for significant modification awards, they generally do not compete for awards in smaller modifications, spares and replacement 
parts, even for aircraft for which they are the original manufacturer. In certain instances, the large prime contractors often subcontract much of the 
work they win to their Tier 1 suppliers so we also may act as a subcontractor to some of these major prime contractors. Further, in some cases, these 
companies are not permitted to bid, for example when the U.S. Government designates a contract as a Small Business Set-Aside. In these restricted 
contracts for the U.S. Government, CPI Aero typically competes against numerous small business competitors. We believe we compete effectively 
against the smaller competitors because smaller competitors generally do not have the expertise we have in responding to requests for proposals for 
government contracts, nor will they typically have the more than 35 years of past performance in conducting more than 2000 contracts for the U.S. 
Government. 

We also compete at the Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels for work for major subcontracts with OEMs in both the military and commercial markets. We often 
compete against much larger Tier 1 suppliers, such as Triumph Group, Spirit AeroSystems, Kaman Aerospace, GKN, Ducommun, LMI Aerospace, 
and Precision Castparts Corp. We believe that we can compete effectively with these larger companies by delivering products with the same level of 
quality and performance at a better value for our customer. 

Government Regulation 

Environmental Regulation 

We are subject to regulations administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 
various  state  agencies  and  county  and  local  authorities  acting  in  cooperation  with  federal  and  state  authorities.  Among  other  things,  these 
regulatory bodies impose restrictions to control air, soil and water pollution, to protect against occupational exposure to chemicals, including health 
and  safety  risks,  and  to  require  notification  or  reporting  of  the  storage,  use  and  release  of  certain  hazardous  chemicals  and  substances.  The 
extensive regulatory framework imposes compliance burdens and risks on us. Governmental authorities have the power to enforce compliance with 
these regulations and to obtain injunctions or impose civil and criminal fines in the case of violations. 

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”) imposes strict, joint and several liability on the 
present  and  former  owners  and  operators  of  facilities  that  release  hazardous  substances  into  the  environment.  The  Resource  Conservation  and 
Recovery Act of 1976 (“RCRA”) regulates the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste. In New York State, 
the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances are governed by the Environmental Conservation Law, which contains the New York 
counterparts  of  CERCLA  and  RCRA.  In  addition,  the  Occupational  Safety  and  Health  Act,  which  requires  employers  to  provide  a  place  of 
employment that is free from recognized and preventable hazards that are likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, obligates employers 
to provide notice to employees regarding the presence of hazardous chemicals and to train employees in the use of such substances. 

Our  operations  require  the  use  of  a  limited  amount  of  chemicals  and  other  materials  for  painting  and  cleaning,  including  solvents  and  thinners, 
which are classified under applicable laws as hazardous chemicals and substances. We have obtained a permit from the Town of Islip, New York, 
Building Division in order to maintain a paint booth containing flammable liquids. 

Federal Aviation Administration Regulation 

We  are  subject  to  regulation  by  the  Federal  Aviation  Administration  (“FAA”)  under  the  provisions  of  the  Federal  Aviation  Act  of  1958,  as 
amended. The FAA prescribes standards and licensing requirements for aircraft and aircraft components. We are subject to inspections by the 
FAA and may be subjected to fines and other penalties (including orders to cease production) for noncompliance with FAA regulations. Our failure 
to  comply  with  applicable  regulations  could  result  in  the  termination  of  or  our  disqualification  from  some  of  our  contracts,  which  could  have  a 
material adverse effect on our operations. 

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Government Contract Compliance 

Our government contracts and sub-contracts are subject to the procurement rules and regulations of the U.S. Government. Many of the contract 
terms are dictated by these rules and regulations. Specifically, cost-based pricing is determined under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”), 
which provide guidance on the types of costs that are allowable in establishing prices for goods and services under U.S. Government contracts. For 
example, costs such as those related to charitable contributions, advertising, interest expense, and public relations are unallowable, and therefore 
not recoverable through sales. During and after the fulfillment of a government contract, we may be audited in respect of the direct and allocated 
indirect costs attributed thereto. These audits may result in adjustments to our contract costs. Additionally, we may be subject to U.S. Government 
inquiries and investigations because of our participation in government procurement. Any inquiry or investigation can result in fines or limitations 
on our ability to continue to bid for government contracts and fulfill existing contracts. We believe that we are in compliance with all federal, state 
and  local  laws  and  regulations  governing  our  operations  and  have  obtained  all  material  licenses  and  permits  required  for  the  operation  of  our 
business. 

The U.S. Government generally has the ability to terminate our contracts, in whole or in part, without prior notice, for convenience or for default 
based  on  performance.  If  a  U.S.  Government  contract  were  to  be  terminated  for  convenience,  we  generally  would  be  protected  by  provisions 
covering reimbursement for costs incurred on the contract and profit on those costs, but not the anticipated profit that would have been earned had 
the contract been completed. In the unusual circumstance where a U.S. Government contract does not have such termination protection, we attempt 
to mitigate the termination risk through other means. Termination resulting from our default may expose us to liability and could have a material 
adverse effect on our ability to compete for other contracts. The U.S. Government also has the ability to stop work under a contract for a limited 
period of time for its convenience. In the event of a stop work order, we generally would be protected by provisions covering reimbursement for 
costs incurred on the contract to date and for costs associated with the temporary stoppage of work on the contract. However, such temporary 
stoppages and delays could introduce inefficiencies for which we may not be able to negotiate full recovery from the U.S. Government, and could 
ultimately  result  in  termination  for  convenience  or  reduced  future  orders  on  certain  contracts.  Additionally,  we  may  be  required  to  continue  to 
perform for some period of time on certain of our U.S. Government contracts, even if the U.S. Government is unable to make timely payments. 

Insurance 

We  maintain  a  $2  million  general  liability  insurance  policy,  a  $100  million  products  liability  insurance  policy,  and  a  $5  million  umbrella  liability 
insurance policy. Additionally, we maintain a $10 million director and officers’ insurance policy. We believe this coverage is adequate for the types 
of products presently marketed because of the strict inspection standards imposed on us by our customers before they take possession of our 
products. Additionally, the FAR generally provide that we will not be held liable for any loss of or damage to property of the U.S. Government that 
occurs after the U.S. Government accepts delivery of our products and that results from any defects or deficiencies in our products unless the 
liability results from willful misconduct or lack of good faith on the part of our managerial personnel. 

Proprietary Information 

None  of  our  current  assembly  processes  or  products  is  protected  by  patents.  We  rely  on  proprietary  know-how  and  information  and  employ 
various methods to protect the processes, concepts, ideas and documentation associated with our products. These methods, however, may not 
afford  complete  protection  and  there  can  be  no  assurance  that  others  will  not  independently  develop  such  processes,  concepts,  ideas  and 
documentation. 

CPI Aero® is a registered trademark of the Company. 

Employees 

As of March 9, 2018, we had 230 full-time employees. We employ temporary personnel with specialized disciplines on an as-needed basis. None of 
our employees are members of a union. We believe that our relations with our employees are good. 

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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS 

In addition to other risks and uncertainties described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the following material risk factors should be carefully 
considered in evaluating our business because such factors may have a significant impact on our business, operating results, liquidity and financial 
condition.  As  a  result  of  the  risk  factors  set  forth  below,  actual  results  could  differ  materially  from  those  projected  in  any  forward-looking 
statements. 

Risks related to our business 

We depend on government contracts for a significant portion of our revenues. 

We are a supplier, either directly or as a subcontractor, to the U.S. Government and its agencies. Government subcontracts accounted for 56% of 
our revenue in 2017, 46% of our revenue in 2016 and 57% of our revenue in 2015. In addition, 8% percent of revenue for 2017, 4% of revenue for 
2016 and 1% of revenue for 2015 was derived from prime government contract sales. We depend on government contracts for a significant portion 
of our business. If we are suspended or barred from contracting with the U.S. Government, if our reputation or relationship with individual federal 
agencies were impaired, or if the U.S. Government otherwise ceased doing business with us or significantly decreased the amount of business it 
does with us, our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results would be materially adversely affected. 

We face risks relating to government contracts. 

The funding of U.S. Government programs is subject to congressional budget authorization and appropriation processes. For many programs, U.S. 
Congress appropriates funds on a fiscal year basis even though a program may extend over several fiscal years. Consequently, programs are often 
only partially funded initially and additional funds are committed only as Congress makes further appropriations. We cannot predict the extent to 
which total funding and/or funding for individual programs will be included, increased or reduced in budgets approved by Congress or be included 
in the scope of separate supplemental appropriations. In the event that appropriations for any of our programs becomes unavailable, or is reduced 
or delayed, our contract or subcontract under such program may be terminated or adjusted by the U.S. Government, which could have a material 
adverse effect on our future sales under such program, and on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. 

We also cannot predict the impact of potential changes in priorities due to military transformation and planning and/or the nature of war-related 
activity  on  existing,  follow-on  or  replacement  programs.  A  shift  of  government  priorities  to  programs  in  which  we  do  not  participate  and/or 
reductions in funding for or the termination of programs in which we do participate, unless offset by other programs and opportunities, could have 
a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. 

In addition, the U.S. Government generally has the ability to terminate contracts, in whole or in part, without prior notice, for convenience or for 
default based on performance. In the event of termination for the U.S. Government’s convenience, contractors are generally protected by provisions 
covering reimbursement for costs incurred on the contracts and profit on those costs but not the anticipated profit that would have been earned 
had the contract been completed. Termination by the U.S. Government of a contract for convenience could also result in the cancellation of future 
work on that program. Termination by the U.S. Government of a contract due to our default could require us to pay for re-procurement costs in 
excess of the original contract price, net of the value of work accepted from the original contract. Termination of a contract due to our default may 
expose us to liability and could have a material adverse effect on our ability to compete for contracts. 

We have risks associated with competing in the bidding process for contracts. 

We obtain many of our contracts through a competitive bidding process. In the bidding process, we face the following risks: 

● we must bid on programs in advance of their completion, which may result in unforeseen technological difficulties or cost overruns;

● we must devote substantial time and effort to prepare bids and proposals for competitively awarded contracts that may not be awarded to 

us; and

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● awarded contracts may not generate sales sufficient to result in profitability.

We are subject to strict governmental regulations relating to the environment, which could result in fines and remediation expense in the event of 
non-compliance. 

We are required to comply with extensive and frequently changing environmental regulations at the federal, state and local levels. Among other 
things, these regulatory bodies impose restrictions to control air, soil and water pollution, to protect against occupational exposure to chemicals, 
including health and safety risks, and to require notification or reporting of the storage, use and release of certain hazardous substances into the 
environment.  This  extensive  regulatory  framework  imposes  significant  compliance  burdens  and  risks  on  us.  In  addition,  these  regulations  may 
impose liability for the cost of removal or remediation of certain hazardous substances released on or in our facilities without regard to whether we 
knew of, or caused, the release of such substances. Furthermore, we are required to provide a place of employment that is free from recognized and 
preventable hazards that are likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, provide notice to employees regarding the presence of hazardous 
chemicals and to train employees in the use of such substances. Our operations require the use of a limited amount of chemicals and other materials 
for painting and cleaning that are classified under applicable laws as hazardous chemicals and substances. If we are found not to be in compliance 
with any of these rules, regulations or permits, we may be subject to fines, remediation expenses and the obligation to change our business practice, 
any of which could result in substantial costs that would adversely impact our business operations and financial condition. 

We may be subject to fines and disqualification for non-compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. 

We are subject to regulation by the FAA under the provisions of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended. The FAA prescribes standards and 
licensing requirements for aircraft and aircraft components. We are subject to inspections by the FAA and may be subjected to fines and other 
penalties (including orders to cease production) for noncompliance with FAA regulations. Our failure to comply with applicable regulations could 
result in the termination of or our disqualification from some of our contracts, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and 
financial condition. 

If our subcontractors or suppliers fail to perform their contractual obligations, our contract performance and our ability to obtain future business 
and our profitability could be materially and adversely impacted. 

Most of our contracts involve subcontracts with other companies upon which we rely to perform a portion of the services that we must provide to 
our customers. There is a risk that we may have disputes with our subcontractors, including disputes regarding the quality and timeliness of work 
performed by the subcontractor, customer concerns about the subcontract, our failure to extend existing task orders or issue new task orders under 
a subcontract, or our hiring of personnel of a subcontractor. A failure by one or more of our subcontractors to satisfactorily provide on a timely 
basis the agreed-upon supplies or perform the agreed-upon services may materially and adversely impact our ability to perform our obligations as 
the prime contractor. Subcontractor performance deficiencies could result in a customer eliminating our ability to progress bill or terminating our 
contract for default. A prohibition on progress billing may have an adverse effect upon our cash flow and profitability and a default termination 
could expose us to liability and have a material adverse effect on our ability to compete for future contracts and orders. In addition, a delay in our 
ability to obtain components and equipment parts from our suppliers may affect our ability to meet our customers’ needs and may have a material 
adverse effect upon our profitability. 

Due to fixed contract pricing, increasing contract costs exposes us to reduced profitability and the potential loss of future business. 

Operating margin is adversely affected when contract costs that cannot be billed to customers are incurred. This cost growth can occur if estimates 
to complete a contract increase due to technical challenges or if initial estimates used for calculating the contract price were incorrect. The cost 
estimation process requires significant judgment and expertise. Reasons for cost growth may include unavailability and productivity of labor, the 
nature and complexity of the work to be performed, the effect of change orders, the availability of materials, the effect of any delays in performance, 
availability and timing of funding from the customer, natural disasters, and the inability to recover any claims included in the estimates to complete. 
A  significant  increase  in  cost  estimates  on  one  or  more  programs  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  financial  position  or  results  of 
operations. 

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We use estimates when accounting for contracts. Changes in estimates could affect our profitability and our overall financial position. 

We primarily recognize revenue from our contracts over the contractual period under the percentage-of-completion (POC) method of accounting. 
Under the POC method of accounting, sales and gross profit are recognized as work is performed based on the relationship between actual costs 
incurred and total estimated costs at the completion of the contract. Recognized revenues that will not be billed under the terms of the contract until 
a later date are recorded on our balance sheet as an asset captioned “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts.” 
Contracts where billings to date have exceeded recognized revenues are recorded on our balance sheet as a liability captioned “Billings in excess of 
costs  and  estimated  earnings  on  uncompleted  contracts.”  Changes  to  the  original  estimates  may  be  required  during  the  life  of  the  contract. 
Estimates are reviewed monthly and the effect of any change in the estimated gross margin percentage for a contract is reflected in the financial 
statements  in  the  period  the  change  becomes  known.  The  use  of  the  POC  method  of  accounting  involves  considerable  use  of  estimates  in 
determining revenues and profits and in assigning the amounts to accounting periods. As a result, there can be a significant disparity between 
earnings (both for accounting and taxes) as reported and actual cash received by us during any reporting period. We continually evaluate all of the 
issues related to the assumptions, risks and uncertainties inherent with the application of the POC method of accounting; however, there is no 
assurance that our estimates will be accurate. If our estimates are not accurate or a contract is terminated, we will be forced to adjust revenue in later 
periods. Furthermore, even if our estimates are accurate, we may have a shortfall in our cash flow and we may need to borrow money to pay for 
costs until the reported earnings materialize to actual cash receipts. 

If the contracts associated with our backlog were terminated, our financial condition would be adversely affected. 

The maximum contract value specified under each contract that we enter into is not necessarily indicative of the revenues that we will realize under 
that contract. Because we may not receive the full amount we expect under a contract, we may not accurately estimate our backlog because the 
earnings  of  revenues  on  programs  included  in  backlog  may  never  occur  or  may  change.  Cancellations  of  pending  contracts  or  terminations  or 
reductions of contracts in progress could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations. As 
of December 31, 2017, our backlog was approximately $389 million, of which 18% was funded and 82% was unfunded. 

We may be unable to attract and retain personnel who are key to our operations. 

Our success, among other things, is dependent on our ability to attract and retain highly qualified senior officers and engineers. Competition for key 
personnel  is  intense.  Our  ability  to  attract  and  retain  senior  officers  and  experienced,  top  rate  engineers  is  dependent  on  a  number  of  factors, 
including prevailing market conditions and compensation packages offered by companies competing for the same talent. The inability to hire and 
retain these persons may adversely affect our production operations and other aspects of our business. 

We are subject to the cyclical nature of the commercial aerospace industry, and any future downturn in the commercial aerospace industry or 
general economic conditions could adversely impact the demand for our products. 

Our business may be affected by certain characteristics and trends of the commercial aerospace industry or general economic conditions that affect 
our  customers,  such  as  fluctuations  in  the  aerospace  industry’s  business  cycle,  varying  fuel  and  labor  costs,  intense  price  competition  and 
regulatory scrutiny, certain trends, including a possible decrease in aviation activity and a decrease in outsourcing by aircraft manufacturers or the 
failure of projected market growth to materialize or continue. In the event that these characteristics and trends adversely affect customers in the 
commercial aerospace industry, they may reduce the overall demand for our products. 

If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results. 
As a result, current and potential shareholders could lose confidence in our financial reporting, which would harm our business and the trading 
price of our common stock. 

Our management determined that as of December 31, 2017, our internal control over financial reporting was effective based on criteria created by the 
Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (“COSO”)  set  forth  in  Internal  Control –  Integrated  Framework  (2013). 
However, if material weaknesses are identified in our internal control over financial reporting in the future, our management will be unable to report 
favorably as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and/or our disclosure controls and procedures, and we could be 
required to implement remedial measures. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial 
reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be 
prevented or detected on a timely basis. Such remedial measures could be expensive and time consuming and could potentially cause investors to 
lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which could have an adverse effect on our stock price and potentially 
subject us to litigation. 

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We incur risk associated with new programs 

New programs with new technologies typically carry risks associated with design changes, development of new production tools, increased capital 
and funding commitments, ability to meet customer specifications, delivery schedules and unique contractual requirements, supplier performance, 
ability of the customer to meet its contractual obligations to us, and our ability to accurately estimate costs associated with such programs. In 
addition, any new program may not generate sufficient demand or may experience technological problems or significant delays in the regulatory or 
other certification or manufacturing and delivery schedule. If we were unable to perform our obligations under new programs to the customer’s 
satisfaction, if we were unable to manufacture products at our estimated costs, or if a new program in which we had made a significant investment 
was terminated or experienced weak demand, delays or technological problems, then our business, financial condition and results of operations 
could be materially adversely affected. This risk includes the potential for default, quality problems, or inability to meet specifications, as well as our 
inability to negotiate final pricing for program changes, and could result in low margin or forward loss contracts, and the risk of having to write-off 
costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts if it were deemed to be unrecoverable over the life of the program. In 
addition, beginning new work on existing programs also carries risk associated with the transfer of technology, knowledge and tooling. 

In  order  to  perform  on  new  programs  we  may  be  required  to  expend  up-front  costs  which  may  not  have  been  negotiated  in  our  selling  price. 
Additionally,  we  may  have  made  margin  assumptions  related  to  those  costs,  that  in  the  case  of  significant  program  delays  and/or  program 
cancellations, or if we are not successful in negotiating favorable margin on scope changes, could cause us to bear impairment charges which may 
be material, for costs that are not recoverable. Such charges and the loss of up-front costs could have a material adverse impact on our liquidity. 

We are presently classified as a small business and the loss of our small business status may adversely affect our ability to compete for 
government contracts. 

We are presently classified as a small business under certain of the codes under the North American Industry Classification Systems (“NAICS”) 
industry and product specific codes which are regulated in the United States by the Small Business Administration. We are not considered a small 
business under all NAICS codes. While we do not presently derive a substantial portion of our business from contracts which are set-aside for 
small businesses, we are able to bid on small business set-aside contracts as well as contracts which are open to non-small business entities. As the 
NAICS  codes  are  periodically  revised,  it  is  possible  that  we  may  lose  our status  as  a  small  business.  The  loss  of  small  business  status  would 
adversely impact our eligibility for special small business programs and limit our ability to partner with other business entities which are seeking to 
team with small business entities as may be required under a specific contract. 

Cyber security attacks, internal system or service failures may adversely impact our business and operations. 

Any system or service disruptions, including those caused by projects to improve our information technology systems, if not anticipated and 
appropriately mitigated, could disrupt our business and impair our ability to effectively provide products and related services to our customers 
and could have a material adverse effect on our business. We could also be subject to systems failures, including network, software or hardware 
failures, whether caused by us, third-party service providers, intruders or hackers, computer viruses, natural disasters, power shortages or terrorist 
attacks.  Cyber  security  threats  are  evolving  and  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  malicious  software,  unauthorized  attempts  to  gain  access  to 
sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected information related to us or our products, customers or suppliers, or other acts that could lead to 
disruptions in our business. Any such failures could cause loss of data and interruptions or delays in our business, cause us to incur remediation 
costs or subject us to claims and damage our reputation. In addition, the failure or disruption of our communications or utilities could cause us to 
interrupt or suspend our operations or otherwise adversely affect our business. Although we utilize various procedures and controls to monitor 
and mitigate the risk of these threats, there can be no assurance that these procedures and controls will be sufficient. Our property and business 
interruption  insurance  may  be  inadequate  to  compensate  us  for  all  losses  that  may  occur  as  a  result  of  any  system  or  operational  failure  or 
disruption  which  would  adversely  affect  our  business,  results  of  operations  and  financial  condition.  Moreover,  expenditures  incurred  in 
implementing cyber security and other procedures and controls could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. 

Our financial results may be adversely impacted by the failure to successfully execute or integrate acquisitions and joint ventures. 

The Company may evaluate potential acquisitions or joint ventures that align with our strategic objectives. The success of such activity depends, 
in part, upon our ability to identify suitable sellers or business partners, perform effective assessments prior to contract execution, negotiate 
contract terms, and, if applicable, obtain customer and government approval. These activities may present certain financial, managerial, staffing and 
talent, and operational risks, including diversion of management's attention from existing core businesses, difficulties integrating or separating 
businesses from existing operations, and challenges presented by acquisitions or joint ventures which may not achieve sales levels and profitability 
that justify the investments made. If the acquisitions or joint ventures are not successfully implemented or completed, there could be a negative 
impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 

The Company's acquisition of Welding Metallurgy, Inc. is subject to a number of conditions, and may not be completed on the terms or timeline 
currently contemplated, or at all. 

On March 21, 2018, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement for the purchase of Welding Metallurgy, Inc. as discussed in Item 7, 
Management's Discussion and Analysis - Recent Developments. The completion of the acquisition is subject to certain conditions, including the 
Company obtaining financing to pay the purchase price, receipt of requisite customer approval, delivery of financial statements to the Company and 
other customary closing conditions. The Company cannot ensure that the acquisition will be completed on the terms or timeline currently 
contemplated, or at all. Many of the conditions to the closing of the acquisition are not within the control of the Company and the Company cannot 
predict when or if these conditions will be satisfied. The failure to meet any or all of the conditions could delay the closing of the acquisition or 
prevent it from occurring. Any delay in the completion of the acquisition could cause the Company not to realize some or all of the benefits the 
Company expects to achieve if the acquisition is completed within the expected timeframe.  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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Item 1B.

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable. 

Item 2.

PROPERTIES

CPI Aero’s executive offices and production facilities are situated in an approximately 171,000 square foot building located at 91 Heartland Blvd., 
Edgewood, New York 11717. CPI Aero occupies this facility under a ten-year lease that commenced in June 2011. The current monthly base rent is 
$139,955, including real estate taxes. 

Item 3.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None. 

Item 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable. 

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PART II 

Item 5.

MARKET  FOR  REGISTRANT’S  COMMON  EQUITY,  RELATED  STOCKHOLDER  MATTERS  AND  ISSUER  PURCHASES  OF 
EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information 

Our common shares are listed on the NYSE American under the symbol CVU. The following table sets forth for 2017 and 2016, the high and low 
sales prices of our common shares for the periods indicated, as reported by the NYSE American. 

Period
2016
Quarter Ended March 31, 2016
Quarter Ended June 30, 2016
Quarter Ended September 30, 2016
Quarter Ended December 31, 2016
2017
Quarter Ended March 31, 2017
Quarter Ended June 30, 2017
Quarter Ended September 30, 2017
Quarter Ended December 31, 2017

  High

    Low

    $
    $
    $
    $

    $
    $
    $
    $

9.66    $
8.00    $
7.29    $
9.75    $

9.76    $
9.70    $
10.05    $
9.60    $

6.93 
5.50 
6.31 
6.48 

6.35 
5.55 
8.05 
8.20 

On March 16, 2018, the closing sale price for our common shares on the NYSE American was $8.30. On March 16, 2018, there were 197 holders of 
record of our common shares and, we believe, over 2,200 beneficial owners of our common shares. 

Dividend Policy 

To date, we have not paid any dividends on our common shares. Any payment of dividends in the future is within the discretion of our board of 
directors  (subject  to  the  limitation  on  dividends  contained  in  the  Bank  United  Credit  Facility,  as  described  more  fully  in  Item  7,  Management’s 
Discussion and Analysis), and will depend on our earnings, if any, our capital requirements and financial condition and other relevant factors. Our 
board of directors does not intend to declare any cash or other dividends in the foreseeable future, but intends instead to retain earnings, if any, for 
use in our business operations. 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities, Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities 

There  have  been  no  sales  of  unregistered  sales  of  our  equity  securities  for  the  three  months  ended  December  31,  2017.  The  have  been  no 
repurchases of our outstanding common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2017. 

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Equity Compensation Plan Information  

The following table sets forth certain information at December 31, 2017 with respect to our equity compensation plans that provide for the issuance 
of options, warrants or rights to purchase our securities. 

Plan Category
Equity Compensation Plans 
Approved by Security 
Holders

Number of Securities to be Issued 
upon Exercise of Outstanding 
Options, Warrants and Rights

Weighted-Average Exercise Price 
of Outstanding Options, 
Warrants and Rights

Number of Securities Remaining 
Available for Future Issuance under 
Equity Compensation Plans (excluding 
securities reflected in the first column)

80,249

$11.05

443,007

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 

The following table sets forth our financial data as of the dates and for the periods indicated. The data has been derived from our audited financial 
statements. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and MDA. Our results of operations for 
2016 and 2014 were materially affected by the change in estimate described in MDA. 

Statement of Operations Data:

2017

Years Ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

2013

Revenue

Cost of sales

  $

81,283,148    $

81,329,858    $

100,202,557    $

39,687,010    $

82,988,522 

62,637,232     

77,010,940     

83,600,854     

69,411,709     

64,555,275 

Gross profit (loss)

18,645,916     

4,318,918     

16,601,703     

(29,724,699)    

18,433,247 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

8,449,594     

8,614,190     

7,636,148     

7,308,220     

6,704,524 

Income (loss) from operations

10,196,322     

(4,295,272)    

8,965,555     

(37,032,919)    

11,728,723 

Other income (expense):

Interest/ other income (expense)
Interest expense
Total other expense, net

Income  (loss)  before  provision  for  (benefit  from) 
income taxes
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

Net income (loss)

Income (loss) per common share – basic

Income (loss) per common share – diluted

  $

  $

  $

Basic weighted average number of common shares 
outstanding

Diluted  weighted  average  number  of  common 
shares outstanding

(19,774)    
(1,698,914)    
(1,718,688)    

(22,659)    
(1,356,645)    
(1,379,304)    

(40,433)    
(918,129)    
(958,562)    

145,072     
(794,428)    
(649,356)    

78,957 
(653,786)
(574,829)

8,477,634     
2,710,000     

(5,674,576)    
(2,066,000)    

8,006,993     
2,991,000     

(37,682,275)    
(12,473,000)    

11,153,894 
3,417,000 

5,767,634    ($

3,608,576)   $

5,015,993    ($

25,209,275)   $

7,736,894 

0.65    ($

0.42)   $

0.59    ($

2.98)   $

0.65    ($

0.42)   $

0.58    ($

2.98)   $

0.92 

0.91 

8,831,064     

8,655,848     

8,522,817     

8,465,937     

8,389,048 

8,838,445     

8,655,848     

8,579,986     

8,465,937     

8,470,578 

Balance Sheet Data:

2017

2016

At December 31,
2015

2014

2013

Cash

  $

1,430,877    $

1,039,586    $

1,002,023    $

1,504,907    $

2,166,103 

Costs  and  estimated  earnings  in  excess  of  billings 
on uncompleted contracts

111,158,551     

99,578,526     

102,622,387     

79,054,139     

112,597,136 

Total current assets

Total assets

120,382,436     

111,288,206     

112,355,720     

95,992,457     

120,181,761 

124,184,499     

117,791,895     

116,712,536     

103,404,723     

124,272,594 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
   
   
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
   
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
 
 
    
    
    
    
  
   
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
 
 
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
   
 
   
      
      
      
      
  
Total current liabilities

42,244,635     

40,692,721     

45,062,803     

36,707,815     

31,741,678 

Working capital

Short-term debt

Long-term debt

78,137,801     

70,595,485     

67,292,917     

59,284,642     

88,440,083 

24,847,685     

23,780,609     

24,711,491     

26,121,713     

22,370,349 

7,019,468     

8,860,724     

483,961     

1,289,843     

2,198,187 

Shareholders’ equity

74,313,333     

67,605,706     

70,532,109     

64,813,156     

88,951,519 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

124,184,499     

117,791,895     

116,712,536     

103,404,723     

124,272,594 

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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

Forward-Looking Statements 

When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in future filings by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the words or phrases “will 
likely result,” “management  expects” or “we expect,”  “will continue,” “is anticipated,”  “estimated” or similar expressions are intended to identify 
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue 
reliance on any such forward-looking statements, each of which speaks only as of the date made. Such statements are subject to certain risks and 
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. The risks are 
included  in  “Item  1A:  Risk  Factors”  and  “Item  7:  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations” 
included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We have no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions, which may be made to any 
forward-looking statements to reflect anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances occurring after the date of such statements. 

You should read the financial information set forth below in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto. 

Recent Developments 

On  March  21,  2018,  the  Company  entered  into  a  Stock  Purchase  Agreement  (the  "Agreement")  with  Air  Industries  Group  ("Air  Industries"), 
pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, the Company will purchase from Air Industries all of the shares (the 
"Shares")  of  Welding  Metallurgy,  Inc.  ("WMI"),  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  Air  Industries  (the  "Acquisition").  WMI  is  engaged  in  the 
manufacture of complex components and assemblies for the defense and commercial aircraft industries. 

Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company will pay a purchase price for the Shares as follows: (i) $9.0 million in cash, subject to adjustment 
based on the working capital of WMI at the closing of the Acquisition and (ii) up to an aggregate of $1.0 million, in two payments of up to $500,000 
each (the "Contingent Payments") if WMI enters into certain long-term supply agreements. The Contingent Payments are reduced if milestones for 
signing are not achieved. 

The Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, and covenants of Air Industries and the Company and post-closing indemnities. 
The representations and warranties set forth in the Agreement generally survive for 18 months following the closing of the Acquisition, with longer 
survival periods with respect to certain specified representations and warranties.  

The completion of the Acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, approval from certain customers of WMI, the Company obtaining 
financing to pay the purchase price and the delivery of financial statements to the Company.  

The Company anticipates financing the Acquisition through a new term loan to be included with an expanded and extended credit facility to be 
negotiated with the Company's existing lender. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to expand and extend the credit facility and 
that the Acquisition will be funded as anticipated. 

The Company expects the closing of the Acquisition to occur during the second quarter of 2018. 

Business Operations 

We are engaged in the contract production of structural aircraft parts for fixed wing aircraft and helicopters in both the commercial and defense 
markets. We have also recently expanded our presence in the aerosystems segment of the market, with our production of various reconnaissance 
pod  structures  and  fuel  panel  systems.  Within  the  global  aerostructure  and  aerosystem  supply  chain,  we  are  either  a  Tier  1  supplier  to  aircraft 
OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers. We also are a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily the 
USAF.  In  conjunction  with  our  assembly  operations,  we  provide  engineering,  program  management,  supply  chain  management  and  kitting,  and 
MRO services. 

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Critical Accounting Policies  

Revenue Recognition 

We primarily recognize revenue from our contracts over the contractual period under the percentage-of-completion (“POC”) method of accounting. 
Under the POC method of accounting, revenue and gross profit are recognized as work is performed based on the relationship between actual costs 
incurred and total estimated costs at the completion of the contract. Recognized revenues that will not be billed under the terms of the contract until 
a later date are recorded as an asset captioned  “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts.” Contracts where 
billings  to  date  have  exceeded  recognized  revenues  are  recorded  as  a  liability  captioned  “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on 
uncompleted contracts.” Changes to the original estimates may be required during the life of the contract. Estimates are reviewed monthly and the 
effect  of  any  change  in  the  estimated  gross  margin  percentage  for  a  contract  is  reflected  in  the  financial  statements  in  the  period  the  change 
becomes  known.  The  use  of  the  POC  method  of  accounting  involves  considerable  use  of  estimates  in  determining  revenues  and  profits  and  in 
assigning the amounts to accounting periods. As a result, there can be a significant disparity between earnings (both for accounting and taxes) as 
reported and actual cash received by us during any reporting period. We continually evaluate all of the issues related to the assumptions, risks and 
uncertainties inherent with the application of the POC method of accounting; however, we cannot assure you that our estimates will be accurate. If 
our estimates are not accurate or a contract is terminated, we will be forced to adjust revenue in later periods. Furthermore, even if our estimates are 
accurate, we may have a shortfall in our cash flow and we may need to borrow money to pay for costs until the reported earnings materialize to 
actual cash receipts. 

When adjustments are required for the estimated total revenue on a contract, these changes are recognized with an inception-to-date effect in the 
current period. Also, when estimates of total costs to be incurred exceed estimates of total revenue to be earned, a provision for the entire loss on 
the contract is recorded in the period in which the loss is determined. 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09 (“ASU 2014-09”), 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled 
for  the  transfer  of  promised  goods  or  services  to  customers.  The  new  standard  outlines  a  single  comprehensive  model  for  entities  to  use  in 
accounting  for  revenue  arising  from  contracts  with  customers  and  supersedes  most  current  revenue  recognition  guidance,  including  industry-
specific guidance. The fundamental principles of the guidance are that entities should recognize revenue in a manner that reflects the timing of 
transfer of goods and services to customers and the amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration that an entity expects to receive for 
the goods and services provided. Entities have the option of two methods of adoption: retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented (full 
retrospective method), or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized at the date of initial application 
(modified retrospective method). Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Topic 606 using the modified retrospective method for all of its 
contracts.  Following  the  adoption  of  Topic  606,  the  Company’s  revenue  recognition  for  all  of  its  contracts  remained  materially  consistent  with 
historical practice. In addition, following the adoption of Topic 606, the Company will change the presentation of its balance sheet moving its costs 
and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts to contract assets and its billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings 
to contract liabilities. 

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Results of Operations 

Year Ended December 31, 2017 as Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2016 

Revenue. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $81,283,148 compared to $81,329,858 for the same period last year, representing a 
decrease of $46,710. 

Overall, revenue generated from prime government contracts for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $6,647,248 compared to $3,493,343 for the 
year  ended  December  31,  2016,  an  increase  of  $3,153,905.  This  increase  is  a  result  of  revenue  recognized  on  the  T-38C Pacer Classic III aircraft 
structural modification program, as this program has transitioned from the start-up stage to the delivery stage. 

Revenue  generated  from  government  subcontracts  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017  was  $45,080,617  compared  to  $37,355,447  for  the  year 
ended  December  31,  2016,  an  increase  of  $7,725,170.  This  increase  is  the  result  of  many  factors,  predominately  increases  in  revenue  on  new 
programs as they ramp up production, or new purchases orders on continuing programs. Examples of programs with increases in revenue in 2017 
compared to 2016 include: NGC radar pod, $1 million, Raytheon next generation jammer pod, $7.2 million, Lockheed F-35 lock assemblies, $1.4 million, 
Bell  helicopter  engine  inlets,  $2.8  million,  Sikorsky  gunner  windows,  $1.2  million  and  Sikorsky  weapons  pylon,  $1.2  million.  These  were  partially 
offset  by  a  $9  million  decrease  in  revenue  on  the  E-2D  program,  as  this  program  transitions  towards  the  end  of  deliveries  on  the  most  recent 
multiyear order. 

Revenue generated from commercial contracts was $29,555,283 for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to $40,481,068 for the year ended 
December 31, 2016, a decrease of $10,925,785. This decrease is predominately the result of a $4.7 million decrease in the Company’s G650 program, a 
result of lower production, and a $5.6 million decrease in the Company’s Embraer program. Embraer cut back on delivery requirements in the fourth 
quarter of 2016, as it had completed retrofitting all older aircraft with new engine inlets. Current requirements on the Embraer program are only for 
new production aircraft. 

Cost of sales. Cost of sales for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $62,637,232 and $77,010,940, respectively, a decrease of $14,373,708 
or 18.7%. 

The components of cost of sales were as follows: 

Procurement
Labor
Factory overhead
Other contract costs (credit)

Years ended

December 31, 
2017

December 31, 
2016

  $

41,286,646    $
6,745,038     
15,770,436     
(1,164,888)    

52,504,318 
8,112,981 
15,750,146 
643,495 

Cost of Sales

  $

62,637,232    $

77,010,940 

Procurement for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $41,286,646 compared to $52,504,318, a decrease of $11,217,672 or 21.4%. The decrease in 
procurement was the result of lower procurement on the Company’s E-2D program, as we did multiyear volume discounted buys in 2016. 

Labor  costs  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017  were  $6,745,038  compared  to  $8,112,981,  a  decrease  of  $1,367,943  or  16.9%.  This  decrease  is 
predominately due to decreases in labor on our A-10 program, as we near completion on the assemblies from that program, as well as a decrease in 
labor on the Company’s Embraer program, as we decreased production on that program, as described above. 

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company had information that the USAF was intending to increase the number of ship sets on 
order for the A-10. An increase in the number of ship sets on order would improve the Company’s estimated gross margin on the overall program. 

In April 2016, the Company became aware that the USAF had reevaluated its position and as such had deferred any decision regarding increasing 
the  orders  on  the  A-10  program.  These  changes  in  position  by  the  USAF  were  supported  by  communications  from  Boeing,  the  Company’s 
customer. 

Based  on  the  above  facts,  the  Company  believed  that,  it  was  not  probable  that  there  would  be  any  future  orders  on  the  A-10  beyond  the  173 
currently  on  order.  As  a  result  of  the  information  that  management  became  aware  of  in  April  2016,  for  the  quarter  ended  March  31,  2016  the 
Company estimated that the A-10 program would run through the conclusion of its current purchase order with Boeing at ship set number 173. The 
change in estimate resulted in a reduction of revenue of approximately $8.9 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2016. 

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Other contract costs (credit) for the year ended December 31, 2017 was ($1,164,888) compared to $643,495, a decrease of $1,808,383. Other contract 
costs relate to expenses recognized for changes in estimates and expenses predominately associated with loss contracts. Other contract costs are 
comprised predominantly of charges related to the change in estimate on the A-10 program in 2016. In the year ended December 31, 2017, other 
contract costs are a credit, as we have incurred actual expenses on our A-10 program that had been previously recognized as part of the change in 
estimate charge. 

Gross profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $18,645,916 compared to $4,318,918 for the year ended December 31, 2016, an 
increase of $14,326,998. Gross profit percentage (“gross margin”) for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 22.9% compared to 5.3% for the same 
period last year, predominately the result of the change in estimate on the Company’s A-10 program in 2016. 

Favorable/Unfavorable Adjustments to Gross Profit 

During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, circumstances required that we make changes in estimates to various contracts. Such 
changes in estimates resulted in decreases in total gross profit as follows: 

Favorable adjustments
Unfavorable adjustments
Net adjustments

2017

Years Ended
2016

2015

  $

  ($

944,000    $
(1,984,000)    
1,040,000)   ($

269,000    $
(1,936,000)    
1,667,000)   ($

1,067,000 
(2,942,000)
1,875,000)

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During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017  we  had  one  contract  which  had  an  approximately  $822,000  of  unfavorable  adjustments  caused  by 
changing estimates on a long-term program. We are working with the customer to agree to contract extensions and expect to decrease our selling 
price. Additionally, we had one contract that had a gap in production, as well as a smaller than expected order quantity. The gap in production and 
low quantity has resulted in an unfavorable adjustment of approximately $514,000. There were no other material changes, favorable or unfavorable, 
during the year ended December 31, 2017. 

During the year ended December 31, 2016 we had one contract which had an approximately $270,000 unfavorable adjustment caused by excess labor 
and procurement costs due to difficulty in the manufacturing process. In addition, we had an approximate $354,000 unfavorable adjustment on one 
contract that was canceled by the government. Also, we had 4 contracts that each had between $140,000 and $245,000 (cumulatively $890,000) of 
unfavorable adjustments caused by excess labor costs incurred. No other individual favorable or unfavorable changes in estimates for the year 
ended December 31, 2016 were material. 

For the year ended December 31, 2015, we had one contract on which we experienced technical issues, which resulted in excess engineering time 
and additional procurement costs that caused an unfavorable adjustment of approximately $1,434,000. Additionally there was one contract that was 
running  over  the  budgeted  labor,  which  caused  an  unfavorable  adjustment  of  approximately  $758,000.  Additionally,  on  one  contract  we  had 
significant engineering changes, which resulted in excess labor and procurement costs that caused an unfavorable adjustment of approximately 
$3,000,000. No other individual favorable or unfavorable changes in estimates for the year ended December 31, 2015 were material. 

Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $8,449,594 
compared to $8,614,190 for the year ended December 31, 2016, a decrease of $164,596, or 1.9%. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of 
approximately $364,000 in accounting and legal fees related mostly to the extension of 2016 costs related to the 2015 audit process and an executive 
compensation  study,  a  decrease  of  $311,000  for  the  reserve  for  disputed  account  receivables  with  various  customers,  offset  by  an  increase  of 
$400,000 in accrued bonuses and an increase of $93,000 in salaries. 

Interest expense. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $1,698,914, compared to $1,356,645 for 2016, an increase of $342,269 or 
25.2%. The increase in interest expense is the result of an increase in the average amount of outstanding debt during 2017 as compared to 2016. 

Income  (loss)  from  operations.  We  had  income  from  operations  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017  of  $10,196,322  compared  to  loss  from 
operations of $4,295,272 for the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase was predominately the result in the increase in gross profit described 
above. 

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes. Our historic effective tax rate has been between 30%-32% of taxable income. The rate has been below the 
statutory federal income tax rate of 34% because of our ability to utilize the domestic production activity deduction, available to companies that do 
manufacturing within the United States. Since 2015, we have been providing for state income taxes in states where, although we don’t have any 
property or full time employees, the historic method for the allocation of state income taxes, we do have sales and have employees present on at 
least a part time basis. As such the effective tax rate for both 2017 and 2016 is approximately 32% and 37%, respectively. 

In accordance with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was enacted on December 22, 2017 (“U.S. Tax Reform”), we have recorded a credit for income 
taxes of $207,000. The impact of the U.S. Tax Reform is primarily from revaluing our U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at 
which they are expected to reverse in the future. For U.S. federal purposes the corporate statutory income tax rate was reduced from 35% to 21%, 
effective for our 2018 tax year. The provisional impact of the U.S. Tax Reform is our current best estimate based on the preliminary review of the new 
law and is subject to revision based on our existing accounting for income taxes policy as further information is gathered and interpretation and 
analysis of the tax legislation evolves. The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued rules allowing for a measurement period of up to one 
year  after  the  enactment  date  of  the  U.S  Tax  Reform  to  finalize  the  recording  of  the  related  tax  impacts.  Any  future  changes  to  our  provisional 
estimated impact of the U.S Tax Reform will be included as an adjustment to the provision for income taxes. 

Year Ended December 31, 2016 as Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2015 

Revenue.  Revenue  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  was  $81,329,858  compared  to  $100,202,557  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015, 
representing a decrease of $18,872,699. 

Overall, revenue generated from prime government contracts for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $3,493,343 compared to $892,752 for the year 
ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $2,600,591. This increase is a result of our deliveries on our F-16 contract, that began in 2016. 

Revenue  generated  from  government  subcontracts  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  was  $37,355,447  compared  to  $56,982,785  for  the  year 
ended December 31, 2015, a decrease of $19,627,338. This decrease is the result of many factors including: a $13.4 million decrease in revenue on the 
Company’s A-10 program with Boeing because of a change in estimate on the program, as previously described, a $5.6 million decrease in revenue 
from the Company’s E-2D program with NGC, due to the timing of work related to the multiyear order received in 2014, a $1.0 million decrease in 
revenue  from  the  Company’s  gunner  window  program  with  Sikorsky,  due  to  lower  orders,  and  a  $1.3  million  decrease  in  revenue  from  the 
Company’s fuel panel program with Sikorsky, due to lower orders. These decreases were offset by a $4.8 million increase in the Company’s E-2D 
wet outer wing program, which had only nominal activity in 2015 and was in production in 2016. 

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Revenue generated from commercial contracts was $40,481,068 for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $42,327,020 for the year ended 
December 31, 2015, a decrease of $1,845,952. This decrease is predominately the result of a $3.9 million decrease in the Company’s Cessna Citation + 
program, as we completed production on our outstanding order, a $1.3 million decrease in the Company’s Embraer program, as Embraer cut back on 
delivery requirements in the fourth quarter of 2016, a $800,000 decrease in revenue on the Company’s Honda program, as we near completion of the 
flap and vane portion of this program and a $2.8 million decrease in revenue from various Sikorsky commercial programs, the result of lower demand. 
These decreases were offset by a $6.5 million increase in revenue from the Company’s G650 program. 

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016,  we  received  approximately  $36.5  million  of  new  contract  awards,  which  included  $6.3  million  of 
government prime contract awards, approximately $10.4 million of government subcontract awards and approximately $19.8 million of commercial 
contract awards, compared to $61.6 million of new contract awards in 2015, which included $13.3 million in government prime contract awards, $14.1 
million of government subcontract awards and $34.2 million of commercial contract awards. 

Cost of sales 

Cost of sales for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $77,010,940 and $83,600,854, respectively, a decrease of $6,589,914 or 7.9%. 

The components of the cost of sales were as follows: 

Procurement
Labor
Factory overhead
Other contract costs

Cost of Sales

Year ended

December 31, 
2016

December 31, 
2015

  $

52,504,318    $
8,112,981     
15,750,146     
643,495     

57,473,129 
9,188,417 
16,431,764 
507,544 

  $

77,010,940    $

83,600,854 

Procurement  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  was  $52,504,318  compared  to  $57,473,129,  a  decrease  of  $4,968,811  or  8.6%.  The  decrease  in 
procurement was the result of lower procurement on the Company’s E-2D program, as we did multiyear volume discounted buys in 2015. . 

Labor  costs  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  were  $8,112,981  compared  to  $9,188,417,  a  decrease  of  $1,075,436  or  11.7%.  This  decrease  is 
predominately due to decreases in labor on our A-10 program, as we near completion on some of the assemblies from that program, as well as a 
decrease in labor on the Company’s Cessna Citation program, as we completed the assemblies on order on that program. . 

Factory overhead for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $15,750,146 compared to $16,431,764, a decrease of $681,618 or 4.2%. This decrease is 
the result of a decrease in employee benefits, factory supplies and indirect salaries, as shop production has declined. . 

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Gross profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $4,318,918 compared to $16,601,703 for the year ended December 31, 2015, a 
decrease of $12,282,785. Gross profit percentage (“gross margin”) for the year ended December 31, 2016 was 5.3% compared to 16.6% for the same 
period in 2015, predominately the result of the change in estimate on the Company’s A-10 program. 

Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $8,614,190 
compared to $7,636,148 for the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $978,042, or 12.8%. This increase was primarily due to an approximately 
a $460,000 increase in accounting and legal fees related mostly to the extended 2015 audit process and an executive compensation study, a $411,000 
reserve for disputed account receivables with various customer and an increase of $355,000 in salaries. 

Interest expense. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $1,356,645, compared to $918,129 for 2015, an increase of $438,516 or 
47.8%. The increase in interest expense is the result of an increase in the average amount of outstanding debt during 2016 as compared to 2015. 

Income  (loss)  from  operations.  We  had  loss  from  operations  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  of  $4,295,272  compared  to  income  from 
operations of $8,965,555 for the year ended December 31, 2015. 

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes. Our historic effective tax rate has been between 30%-32% of taxable income. The rate has been below the 
statutory federal income tax rate of 34% because of our ability to utilize the domestic production activity deduction, available to companies that do 
manufacturing within the United States. Beginning in 2015, we are providing for state income taxes in states where, although we don’t have any 
property or full time employees, the historic method for the allocation of state income taxes, we do have sales and have employees present on at 
least a part time basis. As such the effective tax rate for both 2016 and 2015 is approximately 37%. 

Business Outlook 

The statements in the “Business Outlook” section and other forward-looking statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K are subject to revision 
during the course of the year in our quarterly earnings releases and SEC filings and at other times. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

General. At December 31, 2017, we had working capital of $78,137,801 compared to $70,595,485 at December 31, 2016, an increase of $7,542,316, or 
10.7%.  This  increase  is  predominately  the  result  of  increases  in  Costs  and  Estimated  Earnings  in  excess  of  Billings  on  Uncompleted  Contracts 
(“CEE”). 

Cash Flow. A large portion of our cash is used to pay for materials and processing costs associated with contracts that are in process and which 
do not provide for progress payments. Costs for which we are not able to bill on a progress basis are components of CEE on our balance sheet and 
represent the aggregate costs and related earnings for uncompleted contracts for which the customer has not yet been billed. These costs and 
earnings are recovered upon shipment of products and presentation of billings in accordance with contract terms. 

Because the POC method of accounting requires us to use estimates in determining revenues, costs and profits and in assigning the amounts to 
accounting periods, there can be a significant disparity between earnings (both for accounting and tax purposes) as reported and actual cash that 
we receive during any reporting period. Accordingly, it is possible that we may have a shortfall in our cash flow and may need to borrow money 
until the reported earnings materialize into actual cash receipts. 

Several  of  our  programs  require  us  to  expend  up-front  costs  that  may  have  to  be  amortized  over  a  portion  of  production  units.  In  the  case  of 
significant program delays and/or program cancellations, we could be required to bear impairment charges, which may be material for costs that are 
not recoverable. Such charges and the loss of up-front costs could have a material impact on our liquidity and results of operations. 

We continue to work to obtain better payment terms with our customers, including accelerated progress payment arrangements, as well as exploring 
alternative funding sources. 

At  December  31,  2017,  our  cash  balance  was  $1,430,877  compared  to  $1,039,586  at  December  31,  2016,  an  increase  of  $391,291.  Our  accounts 
receivable balance at December 31, 2017 decreased to $5,379,821 from $8,514,613 at December 31, 2016. 

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Bank Credit Facilities. 

On December 5, 2012, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Santander Bank (as further amended on August 
6, 2014 and March 31, 2015, the “Credit Agreement”) as the sole arranger, administrative agent, collateral agent and lender and Valley National Bank 
as lender. The Credit Agreement provided for a revolving credit facility of $35 million (the “Revolving Facility”). The Revolving Facility and term 
loan under the Credit Agreement are secured by all of our assets. 

On March 9, 2012, the Company obtained a $4.5 million term loan from Santander Bank to be amortized over five years (the “Santander Term Loan”). 
The Santander Term Loan was used by the Company to purchase tooling and equipment for new programs. The Santander Term Loan was payable 
in monthly installments of $75,000, with a final payment of the remaining principal balance on March 9, 2017. The Santander Term Loan bore interest 
at  the  lower  of  LIBOR  plus  3%  or  Santander  Bank’s  prime  rate.  The  Santander  Term  Loan  was  subject  to  the  amended  and  restated  terms  and 
conditions of the Credit Agreement. 

In  connection  with  the  Santander  Term  Loan,  the  Company  and  Santander  Bank  entered  into  a  five-year  interest  rate  swap  agreement,  in  the 
notional amount of $4.5 million. Under the interest rate swap, the Company paid an amount to Santander Bank representing interest on the notional 
amount at 4.11% and received an amount from Santander representing interest on the notional amount at a rate equal to the one-month LIBOR plus 
3%. The effect of this interest rate swap was that the Company paid a fixed interest rate of 4.11% over the term of the Santander Term Loan. 

Bank United, N.A. assumed and succeeded to all the right and interest of Santander in connection with the Credit Agreement, Revolving Facility 
and Santander Term Loan. On March 24, 2016, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank United, N.A. as 
the sole arranger, administrative agent and collateral agent (the “BankUnited Facility”). The BankUnited Facility provides for a revolving credit loan 
commitment of $30 million and a $10 million term loan. The term of the BankUnited Facility is through March of 2019. The revolving loan bears 
interest at a rate based upon a pricing grid, as defined in the agreement. The range for LIBOR based loans is between 2.5% and 3.25% above the 
then applicable LIBOR rate. The range of base rate loans is between the bank’s prime rate and 0.75% above the bank’s prime rate. 

In connection with the BankUnited Facility, the Company terminated the Santander interest swap agreement. 

On May 9, 2016, the Company entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the BankUnited Facility. The Amendment changed the definition 
of EBITDA for the Leverage Coverage Ratio Covenant for the remainder of 2016 and changed the maximum leverage ratio from 3 to 1 to 3.5 to 1 for 
the quarters ending June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016. Also, the Amendment increased the interest rate on the BankUnited Facility by 50 basis 
points  and  requires  the  repayment  of  a  portion  of  the  Term  Loan  in  and  to  the  extent  that  the  Company  receives  any  contract  reimbursement 
payments from its current Request for Equitable Adjustment with Boeing on the A-10 program. 

Also, in May 2016, the Company entered into a new interest rate swap with the objective of reducing our exposure to cash flow volatility arising 
from interest rate fluctuations associated with certain debt. The notional amount, maturity date, and currency of this contract match those of the 
underlying debt. 

As of December 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the Bank United Facility, as amended. 

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had $22.8 million outstanding and as of December 31, 2016, the Company had $22.4 million outstanding 
under the BankUnited Facility. 

We believe that our existing resources, together with the availability under our credit facility, will be sufficient to meet our current working capital 
needs for at least the next 12 months from the date of issuance of our financial statements. 

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Contractual Obligations. The table below summarizes information about our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2017 and the effects these 
obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in the future years. 

Contractual Obligations
Debt
Capital Lease Obligations
Operating Leases
Interest Rate Swap Agreement
Total Contractual Cash Obligations

Total

8,500,000    $
555,209     
7,572,922     
18,781     
16,646,912    $

  $

  $

1,833,333    $
175,667     
1,679,465     
18,781     
3,707,246    $

6,666,667     
305,596    $
3,484,025     
—    
10,456,288    $

    After 5 years  
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

—     
73,946     
2,409,432     
—     
2,483,378    $

Payments Due By Period

Less than 1 
year

1-3 years

4-5 years

Inflation. Inflation historically has not had a material effect on our operations. 

Item 7A.

 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Management does not believe that there is any material market risk exposure with respect to derivative or other financial instruments that would 
require disclosure under this item. 

Item 8.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

This information appears following Item 15 of this Report and is incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 9.

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None. 

Item 9A.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures 

We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange 
Act  reports  is  recorded,  processed,  summarized  and  reported  within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the  SEC’s  rules  and  forms,  and  that  such 
information  is  accumulated  and  communicated  to  our  management,  as  appropriate,  to  allow  timely  decisions  regarding  required  disclosures. 
Disclosure controls and procedures also include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be 
disclosed  by  a  company  in  the  reports  that  it  files  or  submits  under  the  Exchange  Act  is  accumulated  and  communicated  to  the  company’s 
management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and Board of Directors, as 
appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 

Under  the  supervision  and  with  the  participation  of  our  management,  including  our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  we 
conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of December 31, 
2017. Based on this evaluation, they have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by 
this  report  are  effective  in  timely  providing  them  with  material  information  relating  to  the  Company  required  to  be  disclosed  in  the  reports  the 
Company files or submits under the Exchange Act. 

There were no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2017 that have materially 
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our disclosure controls and procedures. 

The report called for by Item 308(a) of Regulation S-K is included herein as “Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.” 

The attestation report called for by Item 308(b) of Registration S-K is included herein as  “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting 
Firm”. 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial 
reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f), is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive and principal 
financial officers and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability 
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles 
and includes those policies and procedures that: 

● pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our 

assets;

● provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance 

with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with 
authorizations of our management and directors; and

● provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets 

that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation 
of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree 
of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. 
Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation 
and presentation. 

Management  conducted  an  evaluation  of  the  effectiveness  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal 
Control- Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Based on 
this evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2017. 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

There  were  no  changes  in  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that  occurred  during  the  quarter  ended  December  31,  2017,  that  have 
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, out internal control over financial reporting. 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM  

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders CPI Aerostructures, Inc.  

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

We have audited CPI Aerostructures, Inc.’s (the Company’s) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria 
established  in  Internal  Control—Integrated  Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway 
Commission  (COSO).  In  our  opinion,  the  Company  maintained,  in  all  material  respects,  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of 
December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the balance 
sheets and the related statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), shareholders’ equity, and cash flows of the Company, and our 
report dated March 22, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion. 

Basis for Opinion 

The  Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  maintaining  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  and  for  its  assessment  of  the 
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial 
Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  based  on  our  audit.  We  are  a 
public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. 
federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain 
reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal 
control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material 
weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also 
included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis 
for our opinion. 

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial 
reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles.  A 
company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in 
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that 
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, 
and  that  receipts  and  expenditures  of  the  company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the 
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the 
company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. 

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements.  Also,  projections  of  any 
evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that 
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

/s/ CohnReznick LLP 

Jericho, New York 
March 22, 2018 

(Continued)  

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Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION 

None. 

PART III 

Item 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

See Item 14. 

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 

See Item 14. 

Item 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER 

MATTERS 

See Item 14. 

Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 

See Item 14. 

Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES 

The  information  required  by  Items  10,  11,  12,  13  and  14  will  be  contained  in  our  definitive  proxy  statement  for  our  2018  Annual  Meeting  of 
Shareholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year covered by this report 
pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act, and incorporated herein by reference. 

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PART IV 

Item 15.  EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

1. The following financial statements are filed as a part of this report: 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm  
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016  
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015  
Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015  
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015  
Notes to Financial Statements 

Exhibit Number   Name of Exhibit

No. in Document

3.1

3.1(a)

3.2

10.20

10.21

10.23

10.31

14

**21

**23.1 

**31.1

**31.2

**32.1

  Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended. (1)

  Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation filed on July 14, 1998. (2)

  Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company. (3)

  Performance Equity Plan 2009 (4)

  2016 Long Term Incentive Plan

Agreement of Lease, dated June 30, 2011, between Heartland Boys II L.P. and CPI Aerostructures Inc. 
(5)

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2016, as amended on May 6, 2016, 
among CPI Aerostructures, Inc., the several lenders from time to time party thereto, and Bank United, 
N.A.

3.1

3.1(a)

3.2

10.1

10.1

  Code of Business Conduct and Ethics 

  Subsidiaries of the Registrant

  Consent of CohnReznick LLP

  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted 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

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**Filed herewith. 

***XBRL information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of section 11 or 12 of the Securities 
Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not 
subject to liability under these sections. 

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1  (No.  33-49270) declared effective on September 16, 1992 and 
incorporated herein by reference.

Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1998 and incorporated herein by 
reference.

Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 13, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.

Included as Appendix A to the Company’s Proxy Statement filed on April 30, 2009.

Filed  as  an  exhibit  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarter  ended  June  30,  2011  and  incorporated  herein  by 
reference

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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC.  
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Financial Statements:

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015
Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015
Notes to Financial Statements

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F-3
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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM  

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders CPI Aerostructures Inc. 

Opinion on the Financial Statements 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related 
statements  of  operations  and  comprehensive  income  (loss),  shareholders’  equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year  period 
ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present 
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash 
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the 
United States of America. 

We  also  have  audited,  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United  States)  (PCAOB),  the 
Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2017,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control—Integrated 
Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 22, 
2018, expressed an unqualified opinion. 

Basis for Opinion 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s 
financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with 
respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange 
Commission and the PCAOB. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain 
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included 
performing  procedures  to  assess  the  risks  of  material  misstatement  of  the  financial  statements,  whether  due  to  error  or  fraud,  and  performing 
procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in 
the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well 
as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

/s/ CohnReznick LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2004.

Jericho, New York

March 22, 2018

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BALANCE SHEETS 

ASSETS
Current Assets:

Cash
Accounts receivable, net
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Total current assets

Property and equipment, net
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
Total Assets

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
Current portion of long-term debt 
Contract loss
Line of credit
Income taxes payable
Total current liabilities

Long-term debt, net of current portion
Other liabilities
Total Liabilities

Commitments

Shareholders’ Equity:

Common stock - $.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares, 8,864,319 and 8,739,836 shares, 

respectively, issued and outstanding

Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total Shareholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 

F-2  

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

  December 31,

    December 31,

2017

2016

  $

  $

  $

1,430,877    $
5,379,821     
111,158,551     
2,413,187     
120,382,436     

2,046,942     
1,566,818     
188,303     
124,184,499    $

1,039,586 
8,514,613 
99,578,526 
2,155,481 
111,288,206 

2,298,610 
3,952,598 
252,481 
117,791,895 

15,129,872    $
1,911,421     
74,657     
2,009,000     
171,673      
22,838,685     
109,327     
42,244,635     

7,019,468     
607,063     
49,871,166     

14,027,457 
1,386,147 
115,337 
1,341,924 
1,377,171  
22,438,685 
6,000 
40,692,721 

8,860,724 
632,744 
50,186,189 

8,863     
53,770,618     
20,548,652     
(14,800)    
74,313,333     
124,184,499    $

8,738 
52,824,950 
14,781,018 
(9,000)
67,605,706 
117,791,895 

  $

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

  
  
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
      
  
   
      
  
   
   
   
   
 
   
      
  
   
   
   
 
   
      
  
   
      
  
   
      
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
   
      
  
   
   
   
 
   
      
  
   
      
  
 
   
      
  
   
      
  
   
   
   
   
   
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

Years ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Selling, general and administrative expenses
Income (loss) from operations

Other expense:

Other expense
Interest expense

Total other expense, net
Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Net income (loss)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Change in unrealized (gain) loss-interest rate swap

Comprehensive income (loss)
Income (loss) per common share-basic

Income (loss) per common share-diluted

Shares used in computing earnings per common share:

Basic
Diluted

  $

81,283,148     $

81,329,858    $

100,202,557 

62,637,232     

77,010,940     

83,600,854 

18,645,916     

4,318,918     

16,601,703 

8,449,594     
10,196,322     

8,614,190     
(4,295,272)    

7,636,148 
8,965,555 

(19,774)    
(1,698,914)    
(1,718,688)    
8,477,634     

2,710,000     
5,767,634     

(22,659)    
(1,356,645)    
(1,379,304)    
(5,674,576)    

(2,066,000)    
(3,608,576)    

(40,433)
(918,129)
(958,562)
8,006,993 

2,991,000 
5,015,993 

(5,800)    

(5,547)    

6,263 

5,761,834    ($
0.65    ($

3,614,123)   $
0.42)   $

5,022,256 
0.59 

0.65    ($

0.42)   $

0.58 

  $
  $

  $

8,831,064     
8,838,445     

8,655,848     
8,655,848     

8,552,817 
8,579,986 

SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

Years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 

Balance at January 1, 2015
Net income
Change in unrealized loss from interest 

rate swap

Common stock issued upon exercise of 

options, net

Common stock issued as employee 

compensation

Stock based compensation expense
Tax benefit from stock option plans

Balance at December 31, 2015
Net loss
Change in unrealized loss from interest 

rate swap

Common stock issued upon exercise of 

options, net

Common stock issued as employee 

compensation

Stock based compensation expense

Balance at December 31, 2016
Net income
Change in unrealized loss from interest 

rate swap

Common stock issued upon exercise of 

options

Common stock issued as employee 

compensation

Stock based compensation expense

Common  
Stock  
Shares

Common  
Stock  
Amount

Additional  
Paid-in  
Capital

Retained  
Earnings

Accumulated 
Other 
Comprehensive 
Loss

Total  
Shareholders’  
Equity

8,500,555    $
—     

8,501    $
—     

51,440,770    $
—     

13,373,601    ($
5,015,993     

9,716)   $
—     

64,813,156 
5,015,993 

—     

—     

—     

25,352     

26     

79,974     

6,255     
51,349     
—     

6     
51     
—     

59,417     
524,223     
33,000     

—     

—     

—     
—     
—     

6,263     

6,263 

—     

—     
—     
—     

80,000 

59,423 
524,274 
33,000 

8,583,511     
—     

8,584     
—     

52,137,384     
—     

18,389,594     
(3,608,576)    

(3,453)    
—     

70,532,109 
(3,608,576)

—     

3,448     

98,645     
54,232     

—     

3     

97     
54     

—     

(3)    

163,354     
524,215     

—     

—     

—     
—     

(5,547)    

(5,547)

—     

—     
—     

— 

163,451 
524,269 

8,739,836     
—     

8,738     
—     

52,824,950     
—     

14,781,018     
5,767,634     

(9,000)    
—     

67,605,706 
5,767,634 

—     

3,334     

5,550     
115,599     

—     

3     

6     
116     

—     

(3)    

50,776     
894,895     

—     

—     

—     
—     

(5,800)    

(5,800)

—     

—     
—     

— 

50,782 
895,011 

Balance at December 31, 2017

8,864,319    $

8,863    $

53,770,618    $

20,548,652    ($

14,800)   $

74,313,333 

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Years ended December 31,
Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) 

  $

operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization
Debt issue cost
Deferred rent
Stock based compensation expense
Common stock issued as employee compensation
Loss on disposal of fixed asset
Deferred portion of provision for income taxes
Tax benefit for stock options
Bad debt expense
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
(Increase) decrease in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on 

uncompleted contracts

Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets
(Increase) decrease in refundable income taxes
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses
(Decrease) increase in accrued losses on uncompleted contracts
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable
Decrease in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted 

contracts

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property and equipment
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Payment of line of credit
Proceeds from line of credit
Payment of long-term debt
Proceeds from long-term debt
Debt issue costs
Tax benefit for stock options

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash
Cash at beginning of year
Cash at end of year
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
Equipment acquired under capital lease
Cashless exercise of stock options
Supplemental schedule of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for interest
Cash paid for income taxes

  $

  $
  $

  $
  $

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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

2017

2016

2015

5,767,634    ($

3,608,576)   $

5,015,993 

616,291     
85,571     
(30,680)    
895,011     
50,782     
21,010     
2,384,980     
—     
150,000     

661,921     
61,320     
8,235     
524,269     
163,451     
—     
(2,077,299)    
—     
460,514     

854,063 
— 
46,017 
524,274 
59,423 
— 
2,659,000 
(33,000)
50,000 

2,984,792     

(1,309,290)    

(1,249,023)

(11,580,025)    
(257,706)    
—     
1,627,689     
(1,205,498)    
103,327     

(40,680)    
1,572,498     

(281,922)    
42,480     
(239,442)    

—     
(4,100,000)    
4,500,000     
(1,341,765)    
—     
—     
—     
(941,765)    
391,291     
1,039,586     
1,430,877    $

3,043,861     
(1,013,008)    
(77,000)    
(4,023,547)    
827,448     
(183,000)    

(60,101)    
(6,600,802)    

(136,320)    
—     
(136,320)    

—     
(30,400,000)    
29,138,685     
(1,710,145)    
10,000,000     
(253,855)    
—     
6,774,685     
37,563     
1,002,023     
1,039,586    $

146,192    $
202,500    $

465,475    $
168,750     

1,578,627    $
144,718    $

1,182,791    $
302,025    $

(23,568,248)
(237,199)
8,133,433 
9,446,948 
153,541 
220,822 

(18,212)
2,057,832 

(209,718)
— 
(209,718)

80,000 
(9,650,000)
8,200,000 
(1,013,998)
— 
— 
33,000 
(2,350,998)
(502,884)
1,504,907 
1,002,023 

247,881 
— 

1,000,403 
351,275 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

1. PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

CPI  Aerostructures,  Inc.  (“CPI  Aero®” or  the  “Company”) is  a  U.S.  supplier  of  aircraft  parts  for  fixed  wing  aircraft  and  helicopters  in  both  the 
commercial  and  defense  markets.  We  manufacture  complex  aerostructure  assemblies,  as  well  as  aerosystems.  Additionally,  we  supply  parts  for 
maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) and kitting contracts. 

Use of Estimates 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) 
requires the use of estimates by management. Actual results could differ from these estimates. 

Revenue Recognition 

The Company’s revenue is primarily recognized based on the percentage of completion method of accounting for its contracts measured by the 
percentage of total costs incurred to date to estimated total costs at completion for each contract. Contract costs include all direct material, labor 
costs,  tooling  and  those  indirect  costs  related  to  contract  performance,  such  as  indirect  labor,  supplies,  tools,  repairs  and  depreciation  costs. 
Selling,  general  and  administrative  costs  are  charged  to  expense  as  incurred.  Estimated  losses  on  uncompleted  contracts  are  recognized  in  the 
period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the 
period  in  which  revisions  are  determined  to  be  required.  The  percentage  of  completion  method  of  accounting  involves  considerable  use  of 
estimates in determining revenues, costs and profits and in assigning the amounts to accounting periods and, as a result, there can be a significant 
disparity between earnings (both for accounting and taxes) as reported and actual cash received by the Company during any reporting period. In 
accordance  with  industry  practice,  costs  and  estimated  earnings  in  excess  of  billings  on  uncompleted  contracts,  included  in  the  accompanying 
balance sheets, contain amounts relating to contracts and programs with long production cycles, a portion of which will not be realized within one 
year. The Company’s recorded revenue may be adjusted in later periods in the event that the Company’s cost estimates prove to be inaccurate or a 
contract is terminated. 

When adjustments are required for the estimated total revenue on a contract, these changes are recognized with an inception-to-date effect in the 
current period. Also, when estimates of total costs to be incurred exceed estimates of total revenue to be earned, a provision for the entire loss on 
the contract is recorded in the period in which the loss is determined. 

In addition, the Company recognizes revenue for parts supplied for certain MRO contracts when parts are shipped. 

Government Contracts 

The Company’s government contracts are subject to the procurement rules and regulations of the U.S. government. Many of the contract terms are 
dictated by these rules and regulations. Specifically, cost-based pricing is determined under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), which 
provides guidance on the types of costs that are allowable in establishing prices for goods and services under U.S. government contracts. For 
example, costs such as those related to charitable contributions, advertising, interest expense, and public relations are unallowable, and therefore 
not recoverable through sales. During and after the fulfillment of a government contract, the Company may be audited in respect of the direct and 
allocated indirect costs attributable thereto. These audits may result in adjustments to the Company’s contract cost, and/or revenue. 

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When contractual terms allow, the Company invoices its customers on a progress basis. 

Cash 

The Company maintains its cash in three financial institutions. The balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. From time to 
time,  the  Company’s  balances  may  exceed  these  limits.  As  of  December  31,  2017  and  2016,  the  Company  had  approximately  $1,377,000  and 
$1,276,000, respectively, of uninsured balances. The Company limits its credit risk by selecting financial institutions considered to be highly credit 
worthy. 

Accounts Receivable 

Accounts receivable are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances. The Company writes off accounts when they are deemed to be 
uncollectible. 

Property and Equipment 

Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment is provided by the straight-line method over the shorter of estimated useful lives of the 
respective assets or the life of the lease, for leasehold improvements. 

Rent 

We recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term. Within the provisions of certain leases there are escalations in 
payments over the lease term. The effects of the escalations have been reflected in rent expense on a straight-line basis over the expected lease 
term. 

Long-Lived Assets 

The  Company  reviews  its  long-lived  assets  and  certain  related  intangibles  for  impairment  whenever  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the 
carrying  amount  of  an  asset  may  not  be  fully  recoverable.  As  a  result  of  its  review,  the  Company  does  not  believe  that  any  such  change  has 
occurred. If such changes in circumstance are present, a loss is recognized to the extent the carrying value of the asset is in excess of the fair value 
of cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and amounts expected to be realized upon its eventual disposition. 

Short-Term Debt 

The  fair  value  of  the  Company’s  short-term  debt  is  estimated  based  on  the  current  rates  offered  to  the  Company  for  debt  of  similar  terms  and 
maturities. Using this method, the fair value of the Company’s short-term debt was not significantly different than the stated value at December 31, 
2017 and 2016. 

Derivatives 

Our use of derivative instruments has primarily been to hedge interest rates. These derivative contracts are entered into with financial institutions. 
We do not use derivative instruments for trading purposes and we have procedures in place to monitor and control their use. 

We record these derivative financial instruments on the balance sheet at fair value. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a 
cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive loss and 
reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. 

Any ineffective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument for a cash flow hedge is recorded in the results of operations immediately. 
For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in the results of operations immediately. See below 
for  a  discussion  of  the  Company’s  use  of  derivative  instruments,  management  of  credit  risk  inherent  in  derivative  instruments  and  fair  value 
information. 

In  March  2012,  the  Company  entered  into  an  interest  rate  swap  with  the  objective  of  reducing  its  exposure  to  cash  flow  volatility  arising  from 
interest  rate  fluctuations  associated  with  certain  debt.  The  notional  amount,  maturity  date,  and  currency  of  these  contracts  match  those  of  the 
underlying debt. The Company has designated this interest rate swap contract as cash flow hedge. The Company measures ineffectiveness by 
comparing  the  cumulative  change  in  the  forward  contract  with  the  cumulative  change  in  the  hedged  item.  The  interest  rate  swap  contract  was 
terminated as of March 24, 2016. The Company paid approximately $4,000 at termination to settle the swap contract. 

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interest  rate  fluctuations  associated  with  certain  debt.  The  notional  amount,  maturity  date,  and  currency  of  this  contract  match  those  of  the 
underlying debt. The Company has designated this interest rate swap contract as a cash flow hedge. The Company measures ineffectiveness by 
comparing the cumulative change in the forward contact with the cumulative change in the hedged item. 

As  a  result  of  the  use  of  derivative  instruments,  the  Company  is  exposed  to  risk  that  the  counterparties  may  fail  to  meet  their  contractual 
obligations.  Recent  adverse  developments  in  the  global  financial  and  credit  markets  could  negatively  impact  the  creditworthiness  of  our 
counterparties and cause one or more of our counterparties to fail to perform as expected. To mitigate the counterparty credit risk, we only enter into 
contracts  with  carefully  selected  major  financial  institutions  based  upon  their  credit  ratings  and  other  factors,  and  continually  assess  the 
creditworthiness of counterparties. To date, all counterparties have performed in accordance with their contractual obligations. 

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC.  

Fair Value 

At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the fair values of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated their carrying values because of 
the short-term nature of these instruments. 

Debt
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt

2017

Carrying 
Amount

Fair Value

2016

Carrying 
Amount

Fair Value

  $

31,893,894    $

31,893,894    $

32,689,467    $

32,689,467 

We estimated the fair value of debt using market quotes and calculations based on market rates. 

The following tables present the fair values of liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2017 and 2016: 

Description
Interest Rate Swap
Total

Description
Interest Rate Swap

Total

  $
  $

  $
  $

Fair Value Measurements 2017

Quoted Prices in 
Active Markets for 
Identical Assets 
(Level 1)

Significant Other 
Observable Inputs 
(Level 2)

Significant 
Unobservable 
Inputs (Level 3)

18,781     
18,781     

—    $
—    $

18,781     
18,781     

— 
— 

Fair Value Measurements 2016

Quoted Prices in 
Active Markets for 
Identical Assets 
(Level 1)

Significant Other 
Observable Inputs 
(Level 2)

Significant 
Unobservable 
Inputs (Level 3)

Total

Total

13,685     
13,685     

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—    $
—    $

13,685     
13,685     

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The  fair  value  of  the  Company’s  interest  rate  swap  was  determined  by  comparing  the  fixed  rate  set  at  the  inception  of  the  transaction  to  the 
“replacement swap rate,” which represents the market rate for an offsetting interest rate swap with the same notional amounts and final maturity 
date. The market value is then determined by calculating the present value interest differential between the contractual swap and the replacement 
swap. 

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, $18,781 and $13,685, respectively, was included in other liabilities related to the fair value of the Company’s 
interest rate swap, and $15,000 and $9,000, respectively, net of tax of approximately $4,000 and $5,000, respectively, was included in Accumulated 
Other Comprehensive Loss. 

Earnings Per Share 

Basic  earnings  (loss)  per  common  share  is  computed  using  the  weighted-average  number  of  shares  outstanding.  Diluted  earnings  (loss)  per 
common  share  is  computed  using  the  weighted-average  number  of  shares  outstanding  adjusted  for  the  incremental  shares  attributed  to 
outstanding options to purchase common stock. Incremental shares of approximately 35,000 were used in the calculation of diluted earnings per 
common share in 2017. Incremental shares of 45,249 were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations at December 31, 2017, as their 
exercise price was in excess of the Company’s quoted market price and, accordingly, these shares are not assumed to be exercised for the diluted 
earnings  per  share  calculation.  No  incremental  shares  were  used  in  the  calculation  of  diluted  loss  per  common  share  in  2016,  as  the  effect  of 
incremental shares would be anti-dilutive. Incremental shares of approximately 85,000 were used in the calculation of diluted earnings per common 
share in 2015. Incremental shares of 184,983 were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations at December 31, 2015, as their exercise 
price was in excess of the Company’s quoted market price and, accordingly, these shares are not assumed to be exercised for the diluted earnings 
per share calculation. 

Income taxes 

Income  taxes  are  accounted  for  under  the  asset  and  liability  method  whereby  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  recognized  for  future  tax 
consequences  attributable  to  the  temporary  differences  between  the  financial  statements  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  and  their 
respective  tax  bases  and  operating  loss  and  tax  credit  carryforwards.  Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  measured  using  enacted  tax  rates 
expected to apply in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and 
liabilities  of  a  change  in  tax  rates  is  recognized  in  the  period  that  includes  the  enactment  date.  Deferred  tax  assets  are  reduced  by  a  valuation 
allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. 

The Company does not have any liabilites for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in an income tax 
return. It is the Company’s  policy  to  recognize  interest  and  penalties  related  to  uncertain  tax  positions  as  a  component  of  income  tax  expense. 
Uncertain tax positions are evaluated and adjusted as appropriate, while taking into account the progress of audits of various taxing jurisdictions. 

In accordance with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was enacted on December 22, 2017 (“U.S. Tax Reform”), we have recorded a credit for income 
taxes of $207,000. The impact of the U.S. Tax Reform is primarily from revaluing our U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at 
which they are expected to reverse in the future. For U.S. federal purposes the corporate statutory income tax rate was reduced from 35% to 21%, 
effective for our 2018 tax year. The provisional impact of the U.S. Tax Reform is our current best estimate based on the preliminary review of the new 
law and is subject to revision based on our existing accounting for income taxes policy as further information is gathered and interpretation and 
analysis of the tax legislation evolves. The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued rules allowing for a measurement period of up to one 
year after the enactment date of the U.S. Tax Reform to finalize the recording of the related tax impacts. Any future changes to our provisional 
estimated impact of the U.S. Tax Reform will be included as an adjustment to the provision for income taxes. 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09 (“ASU 2014-09”), 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled 
for  the  transfer  of  promised  goods  or  services  to  customers.  The  new  standard  outlines  a  single  comprehensive  model  for  entities  to  use  in 
accounting  for  revenue  arising  from  contracts  with  customers  and  supersedes  most  current  revenue  recognition  guidance,  including  industry-
specific guidance. The fundamental principles of the guidance are that entities should recognize revenue in a manner that reflects the timing of 
transfer of goods and services to customers and the amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration that an entity expects to receive for 
the goods and services provided. Entities have the option of two methods of adoption: retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented (full 
retrospective method), or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized at the date of initial application 
(modified retrospective method). Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Topic 606 using the modified retrospective method for all of its 
contracts.  Following  the  adoption  of  Topic  606,  the  Company’s  revenue  recognition  for  all  of  its  contracts  remained  materially  consistent  with 
historical practice. In addition, following the adoption of Topic 606, the Company will change the presentation of its balance sheet moving its costs 
and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts to contract assets and its billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings 
to contract liabilities and will also include additional disclosures required in accordance with Topic 606. 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” The updated guidance requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease 
liabilities for most operating leases. In addition, the updated guidance requires that lessors separate lease and nonlease components in a contract in 
accordance  with  the  new  revenue  guidance  in  ASU  2014-09.  The  updated  guidance  is  effective  for  interim  and  annual  periods  beginning  after 
December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the effect on its financial statements. 

2. COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS IN EXCESS OF BILLINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS

At December 31, 2017, costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (unbilled) consist of:  

Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
Estimated earnings

Less billings to date

  U.S. Government
  $

380,585,374    $
44,708,920     
425,294,294     
370,755,359     

Commercial

176,564,952    $
65,341,115     
241,906,067     
185,361,108     

Total
557,150,326 
110,050,035 
667,200,361 
556,116,467 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

  $

54,538,935    $

56,544,959    $

111,083,894 

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At December 31, 2016, costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (unbilled) consist of:   

Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
Estimated earnings

Less billings to date

  U.S. Government
  $

341,003,461    $
39,638,231     
380,641,692     
331,277,942     

Commercial

153,898,425    $
58,346,518     
212,244,943     
162,145,504     

Total
494,901,886 
97,984,749 
592,886,635 
493,423,446 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

  $

49,363,750    $

50,099,439    $

99,463,189 

The above amounts are included in the accompanying balance sheets under the following captions at December 31, 2017 and 2016. 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts

Totals

2017
111,158,551    $
(74,657)    
111,083,894    $

2016

99,578,526 
(115,337)
99,463,189 

  $

  $

Unbilled costs and estimated earnings are billed in accordance with applicable contract terms. As of December 31, 2017, approximately $35 million of 
the balances above are not expected to be collected within one year. There are no amounts billed under retainage provisions. 

Revisions  in  the  estimated  gross  profits  on  contracts  and  contract  amounts  are  made  in  the  period  in  which  the  circumstances  requiring  the 
revisions occur. During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the effect of such revisions in total estimated contract profits resulted in 
a decrease to the total gross profit to be earned on the contracts of approximately $1,040,000, $1,667,000 and $1,875,000, respectively, from that 
which would have been reported had the revised estimate been used as the basis of recognition of contract profits in prior years. 

Although management believes it has established adequate procedures for estimating costs to complete on uncompleted open contracts, it is at 
least reasonably possible that additional significant costs could occur on contracts prior to completion. 

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Accounts receivable consists of trade receivables as follows: 

Billed receivables
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts

4.       PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 

Machinery and equipment
Computer equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Automobiles and trucks

Leasehold improvements

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

December 31,

2017

2016

  $

  $

5,529,821    $
(150,000)    
5,379,821    $

9,050,127 
(535,514)
8,514,613 

December 31,

Estimated

2017

2016

    Useful Life (years)

  $

  $

2,461,047 
3,476,454 
610,323 
13,162 

1,798,823 
8,359,809 
6,312,867 
2,046,942 

  $

  $

2,289,175     
3,417,701     
610,323     
13,162     

1,694,900     
8,025,261     
5,726,651     
2,298,610     

5 to 10 
5 
7 
5 
 Lesser of lease term 
or 10 years

Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $616,291, $661,921 and $854,063, respectively. 

During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company acquired $146,192 and $465,475, respectively, of property and equipment under 
capital leases. 

5. LINE OF CREDIT

On December 5, 2012, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Restated Agreement”) with Sovereign Bank, now 
called Santander Bank, N.A. (“Santander”), as the sole arranger, administrative agent and collateral agent and Valley National Bank. The Restated 
Agreement provided for a revolving credit loan (“Revolving Facility”) commitment of $35 million. 

On March 24, 2016, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank United, N.A. as the sole arranger, administrative agent and collateral 
agent and Citizens Bank N.A. (the “BankUnited Facility”). The BankUnited Facility provides for a revolving credit loan commitment of $30 million 
(the  “Revolving Loan”)  and  a  $10  million  term  loan  (“Term  Loan”).  The  proceeds  of  the  BankUnited  Facility  were  used  to  pay  off  all  amounts 
outstanding under the Santander Term Loan and the Revolving Facility.  The Revolving Loan bears interest at a rate based upon a pricing grid, as 
defined in the agreement.  

On May 9, 2016, the Company entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the BankUnited Facility. The Amendment changes the definition 
of EBITDA for the Leverage Coverage Ratio Covenant for the remainder of 2016 and changes the maximum leverage ratio from 3 to 1 to 3.5 to 1 for 
the quarters ending June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016. Also, the Amendment increased the interest rate on the BankUnited Facility by 50 basis 
points  and  requires  the  repayment  of  a  portion  of  the  Term  Loan  if  and  to  the  extent  that  the  Company  receives  any  contract  reimbursement 
payments from its current Request for Equitable Adjustment with Boeing on the A-10 program. 

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As of December 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all of the financial covenants, contained in the Restated Agreement, as amended. As 
of December 31, 2017, the Company had $22.8 million outstanding under the Restated Agreement bearing interest at 4.75%. 

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

The BankUnited Facility is secured by all of the Company’s assets. 

6. LONG-TERM DEBT

On March 9, 2012, the Company obtained a $4.5 million term loan from Santander to be amortized over five years (the “Santander Term Facility”). 
The Santander Term Facility was used to purchase tooling and equipment for new programs. 

Additionally, the Company and Santander entered into a five-year interest rate swap agreement, in the notional amount of $4.5 million. Under the 
interest rate swap, the Company pays an amount to Santander representing interest on the notional amount at a fixed rate of 4.11% and receives an 
amount  from  Santander  Bank  representing  interest  on  the  notional  amount  of  a  rate  equal  to  the  one-month  LIBOR  plus  3%.  The  effect  of  this 
interest rate swap will be the Company paying a fixed interest fixed rate of 4.11% over the term of the Santander Term Facility. 

The Santander interest swap agreement was terminated and the Santander Term Facility was paid off on March 24, 2016 using the proceeds of the 
Bank United Facility (See Note 5). 

The Company paid approximately $254,000 of debt issuance costs with the Bank United Facility of which approximately $80,000 is included in other 
current assets and $27,000 is a reduction of long-term debt. 

The Term Loan had an initial amount of $10 million, payable in monthly installments, as defined in the agreement, which matures on March 31, 2019. 
The maturities of the Term Loan are included in the maturities of long-term debt. 

The maturities of the long-term debt (excluding unamortized debt issuance costs) are as follows: 

Year ending December 31,
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

    $

    $

2,009,000 
6,837,608 
134,655 
42,073 
31,873 
9,055,209 

Also  included  in  long-term  debt  are  capital  leases  and  notes  payable  of  $555,209  and  $584,116  at  December  31,  2017  and  2016,  respectively, 
including a current portion of $175,667 and $175,257, respectively. 

The cost of assets under capital leases was $1,975,642 and $1,829,450 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Accumulated depreciation of 
assets under capital leases was approximately $1,300,970 and $1,157,000 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 

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7. COMMITMENTS

The Company leases an office and warehouse facility under a non-cancelable operating lease which expires in April, 2022. The aggregate future 
commitment under this agreement is as follows: 

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

Year ending December 31,

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

    $

    $

1,679,465 
1,720,750 
1,763,275 
1,807,074 
602,358 
7,572,922 

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $1,608,701, $1,608,701 and $1,608,701, respectively. 

8.

INCOME TAXES

The provision for (benefit from) income taxes consists of the following: 

Year ended December 31,
Current:

Federal
Prior year under accrual
State

Deferred:
Federal
State/Local

2017

2016

2015

200,000     
—     

126,000    ($

—    $
—     
51,000)    

82,000 
143,000 
107,000 

2,244,000     
140,000     
2,710,000    ($

(2,015,000)    
—     
2,066,000)   $

2,659,000 
— 
2,991,000 

  $

  $

The difference between the income tax provision computed at the federal statutory rate and the actual tax provision is accounted for as follows: 

December 31,
Taxes computed at the federal statutory rate
State income tax, net
Prior year true-up
Research and development tax credit
Change in Federal Statutory Rate
Permanent differences

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

2017

2016

2015

2,882,000    ($
176,000     
2,000     
(235,000)    
(207,000)    
92,000     
2,710,000    ($

1,929,000)   $
(34,000)    
(3,000)    
(246,000)    
—     
146,000     
2,066,000)   $

2,722,000 
70,000 
325,000 
(177,000)
— 
51,000 
2,991,000 

  $

  $

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Deferred Tax Assets:
Interest rate swap
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Credit carryforwards
Deferred rent
Stock options
Restricted stock
Net operating loss carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets

Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Prepaid expenses
Revenue recognition
Property and equipment
State taxes
Deferred tax liabilities
Net Deferred Tax Assets

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

2017

2016

1,000    $
32,000     
1,986,000     
126,000     
102,000     
90,000     
750,000     
3,087,000     

141,000     
1,036,000     
276,000     
67,000     
1,520,000     
1,567,000    $

9,000 
187,000 
1,548,000 
221,000 
295,000 
47,000 
5,057,000 
7,364,000 

130,000 
2,807,000 
475,000 
— 
3,412,000 
3,952,000 

  $

  $

The Company recognized, for income tax purposes, a tax benefit of $33,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015 for compensation expense related 
to its stock option plan for which no corresponding charge to operations has been recorded. Such amounts have been added to additional paid-in 
capital in those years. 

9.

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

The Company accounts for compensation expense associated with stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) based on the fair value of the 
options and units on the date of grant. 

The Company used the modified transition method to establish the beginning balance of the additional paid-in capital pool related to the tax effects 
of  employee  stock  based  compensation,  which  is  available  to  absorb  tax  deficiencies  recognized  subsequent  to  the  adoption  of  the  fair  value 
method. 

The Company’s net income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, includes approximately $946,000, $688,000 and $584,000 of 
stock based compensation expense, respectively, for the grant of stock options and RSUs. 

In January 2017, the Company granted 59,395 RSUs to its board of directors as partial compensation for the 2017 year. On January 1, 2016, the 
Company granted 53,882 RSUs to its board of directors as partial compensation for the 2016 year. RSUs vest quarterly on a straight-line basis over 
a one-year period. The Company’s net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 includes approximately $550,000 and $524,000, 
respectively, of noncash compensation expense related to the RSU grants to the board of directors. This expense is recorded as a component of 
selling, general and administrative expenses. In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company granted 5,550 shares of common stock 
to  various  employees  and  approximately  $13,300  of  compensation  expense  is  included  in  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  and 
approximately $37,500 of compensation expense is included in cost of sales for this grant. 

In August 2016 and March 2017, the Company granted 98,645 and 73,060 shares of common stock, respectively, to various employees. In the event 
that any of these employees voluntarily terminates their employment prior to certain dates, portions of the shares may be forfeited. In addition, if 
certain Company performance criteria are not achieved, portions of these shares may be forfeited. These shares will be expensed during various 
periods through March 2021 based upon the service and performance thresholds. In March 2017, 12,330 of the shares granted in August 2016 were 
forfeited because the Company failed to achieve certain performance criteria for the year ended December 31, 2016. In addition, on March 9, 2017, 
these employees returned 4,525 common shares, valued at approximately $33,000, to pay the employees’ withholding taxes. For the years ended 
December  31,  2017  and  2016,  approximately  $219,000  and  $135,100,  respectively,  of  compensation  expense  is  included  in  selling,  general  and 
administrative expenses and approximately $46,300 and $28,400, respectively of compensation expense is included in cost of sales for this grant. 

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The Company recorded reductions in income tax payable of approximately $325,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015 as a result of the tax 
benefit upon exercise of options. The compensation expense related to the Company’s stock based compensation arrangements is recorded as a 
component of selling, general and administrative expenses. Cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the cumulative compensation cost 
recognized  from  options  exercised  (excess  tax  benefits)  are  classified  as  cash  inflows  from  financing  activities  and  cash  inflows  from  operating 
activities. 

In 2009, the Company adopted the Performance Equity Plan 2009 (the “2009 Plan”). The 2009 Plan reserved 500,000 common shares for issuance. 
The 2009 Plan provides for the issuance of either incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options to employees, consultants or others who 
provide services to the Company. The options’ exercise price is equal to the closing price of the Company’s shares on the day of issuance, except 
for incentive stock options granted to any person possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of Company stock, 
which are exercisable at 110% of the closing price of the Company’s shares on the date of issuance. 

The Company has 172,978 shares available for grant under the 2009 Plan. 

In 2016, the Company adopted the 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”). The 2016 Plan reserved 600,000 common shares for issuance, 
provided that, no more than 200,000 common shares be granted as incentive stock options. Awards may be made or granted to employees, officers, 
directors and consultants in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted 
stock units and other stock-based awards. 

The Company has 270,309 shares available for grant under the 2016 Plan. 

The Company did not grant any stock options in 2017, 2016 or 2015. 

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A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plans is as follows: 

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

Fixed Options

Outstanding at January 1, 2015
Granted during period
Exercised
Forfeited/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2015
Granted during period
Exercised
Forfeited/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2016
Granted during period
Exercised
Forfeited/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

Weighted 
Average 

Options

Exercise Price    

Average 
remaining 
contractual term 
(in years)

Aggregate 
Intrinsic Value  

349,983     
—     
(55,000)    
(25,000)    

269,983     
—     
(25,000)    
(95,517)    

149,466    $
—     
(25,000)    
(44,217)    

10.97     
—     
8.00     
14.08     

11.29     
—     
6.75     
13.83     

10.43     
—     
8.10     
10.62     

2.20     

1.71     

1.58     

80,249    $

11.05     

1.10    $

82,250 

Vested at December 31, 2017

80,249    $

11.05     

1.10    $

82,250 

The Company’s stock options granted to non-employee directors vest immediately upon grant and have a maximum contractual term of five years. 
Stock options granted to employees vest over three years and have a maximum contractual term of ten years. The expected option term is calculated 
utilizing historical data of option exercises. 

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017,  no  stock  options  were  exercised  for  cash.  During  the  same  period,  25,000  options  were  exercised, 
pursuant to provisions of the stock option plan, where the Company received no cash and 21,666 shares of its common stock in exchange for the 
25,000 shares issued in the exercise. The 21,666 shares that the Company received were valued at $202,580, the fair market value of the shares on the 
dates of exercise.  

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016,  no  stock  options  were  exercised  for  cash.  During  the  same  period,  25,000  options  were  exercised, 
pursuant to provisions of the stock option plan, where the Company received no cash and 21,552 shares of its common stock in exchange for the 
25,000 shares issued in the exercise. The 21,552 shares that the Company received were valued at $168,750, the fair market value of the shares on the 
dates of exercise. 

The intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was approximately $31,300, $27,000 and 
$230,500, respectively. 

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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

The fair value of all options vested during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was approximately $82,000, $151,000 and $221,000, 
respectively. 

10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

On September 11, 1996, the Company’s board of directors instituted a defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code 
(the  “Code”).  On  October  1,  1998,  the  Company  amended  and  standardized  its  plan  as  required  by  the  Code.  Pursuant  to  the  amended  plan, 
qualified employees may contribute a percentage of their pretax eligible compensation to the Plan and the Company will match a percentage of each 
employee’s contribution. Additionally, the Company has a profit-sharing plan covering all eligible employees. Contributions by the Company are at 
the discretion of management. The amount of contributions recorded by the Company in 2017, 2016 and 2015 amounted to $361,682, $351,932 and 
$422,334, respectively. 

11. MAJOR CUSTOMERS

Eight percent of revenue in 2017, 4% of revenue in 2016 and 1% of revenue in 2015 were directly to the U.S. government. Less than 6% and 10% of 
accounts receivable at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, were from the U. S. Government. 

In addition, in 2017, 25%, 23% and 12% of our revenue were to our three largest commercial customers, respectively. In 2016, 36%, 29%, 12% and 
11% of our revenue were to our four largest commercial customers, respectively. At December 31, 2017, 44%, 18% and 13% of accounts receivable 
were from our three largest commercial customers. At December 31, 2016, 35%, 24% and 17% of accounts receivable were from our three largest 
commercial customers. 

At December 31, 2017 and 2016, 4% and 1%, respectively, of costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts were from 
the U.S. Government. 

At December 31, 2017, 32%, 20%, 12%, and 10% of costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts were from our four 
largest  commercial  customers.  At  December  31,  2016,  33%,  26%,  12%,  and  11%  of  Costs  and  Estimated  Earnings  in  Excess  of  Billings  on 
Uncompleted Contracts were from our four largest commercial customers. 

In 2017 and 2016, approximately 4% and 11%, respectively, of our revenue was from a customer who is located outside the United States. 

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12. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

The results of any single quarter are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s results for the full year. Earnings per share data is computed 
independently for each of the periods presented. As a result, the sum of the earnings per share amounts for the quarter may not equal the total for 
the year. 

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

Revenue
Gross Profit
Net Income
Income per common share

2017

Basic
Diluted

2016

Revenue
Gross Profit (loss)
Net Income (loss)
Income (loss) per common share

Basic
Diluted

13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Quarter ended

  March 31,
  $

20,032,701    $
4,537,514     
1,249,301     

June 30,

    September 30,     December 31,

16,731,951    $
3,683,748     
765,647     

20,706,460    $
4,912,436     
1,695,513     

23,812,036 
5,512,218 
2,057,173 

0.14     
0.14     

0.09     
0.09     

0.19     
0.19     

0.23 
0.23 

  $

12,670,032    $
(11,639,104)    
(9,220,220)    

22,280,964    $
5,034,001     
1,790,580     

22,110,829    $
5,024,368     
1,686,065     

24,268,033 
5,899,653 
2,134,999 

(1.07)    
(1.07)    

0.21     
0.21     

0.19     
0.19     

0.24 
0.24 

On March 21, 2018, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with Air Industries Group ("Air Industries"), 
pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, the Company will purchase from Air Industries all of the shares (the 
"Shares") of Welding Metallurgy, Inc. ("WMI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Industries (the "Acquisition"). WMI is engaged in the 
manufacture of complex components and assemblies for the defense and commercial aircraft industries. 

Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company will pay a purchase price for the Shares as follows: (i) $9.0 million in cash, subject to adjustment 
based on the working capital of WMI at the closing of the Acquisition and (ii) up to an aggregate of $1.0 million, in two payments of up to $500,000 
each (the "Contingent Payments") if WMI enters into certain long-term supply agreements. The Contingent Payments are reduced if milestones for 
signing are not achieved.  

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SIGNATURES 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. 

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 

Dated:      March 22, 2018

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC.
(Registrant)

By:

/s/ Vincent Palazzolo
Vincent Palazzolo 
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary 
(Principal financial and accounting officer) 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf 

of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated: 

Signature

/s/ Eric Rosenfeld
Eric Rosenfeld

/s/ Douglas McCrosson
Douglas McCrosson

/s/ Vincent Palazzolo
Vincent Palazzolo

/s/ Walter Paulick
Walter Paulick

/s/ Harvey Bazaar
Harvey Bazaar

/s/ Michael Faber
Michael Faber

/s/ Terry Stinson
Terry Stinson

/s/ Carey Bond
Carey Bond

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Title

Chairman of the Board of 
Directors

Chief Executive Officer and 
President

Date

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary 
(Principal financial and accounting officer) 

March 22, 2018

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

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March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

Section 2: EX-23.1 (CONSENT OF COHNREZNICK LLP) 

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. 10-K 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-11669, 333-42403, 333-130077, 333-
164687 and 333-212837) and on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-220090), of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. of our report dated March 22, 2018, on our audits 
of the financial statements of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 and for each of the years in the three-year period ended 
December 31, 2017, and of our report dated March 22, 2018 which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over 
financial reporting of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. as of December 31, 2017 included in the Form 10-K of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. for the year ended 
December 31, 2017. 

Exhibit 23.1 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ CohnReznick LLP  
Jericho, New York  
March 22, 2018 

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Section 3: EX-31.1 (CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE 
OFFICER) 

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. 10-K 

I, Douglas McCrosson, certify that: 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO  
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY  
ACT OF 2002 

EXHIBIT 31.1 

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b)

I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of CPI Aerostructures, Inc.;

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary 
to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the 
period covered by this report;

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material 
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this 
report;

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as 
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our 
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known 
to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed 
under  our  supervision,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of 
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions 
about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on 
such evaluation; and

Disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that  occurred  during  the 
registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal 
control over financial reporting; and

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial 
reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  to  the  audit  committee  of  the  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons  performing  the 
equivalent functions):

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which 
are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s 
internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: March 22, 2018

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC.
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Douglas McCrosson

Douglas McCrosson  
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director  

  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Section 4: EX-31.2 (CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) 

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. 10-K 

I, Vincent Palazzolo, certify that: 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO  
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY  
ACT OF 2002 

EXHIBIT 31.2 

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b)

I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of CPI Aerostructures, Inc.;

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary 
to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the 
period covered by this report;

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material 
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this 
report;

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as 
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our 
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known 
to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed 
under  our  supervision,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of 
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions 
about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on 
such evaluation; and

Disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that  occurred  during  the 
registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal 
control over financial reporting; and

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial 
reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  to  the  audit  committee  of  the  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons  performing  the 
equivalent functions):

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which 
are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s 
internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: March 22, 2018

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC.
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Vincent Palazzolo

Vincent Palazzolo  
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary  
(Principal financial and accounting officer)  

  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Section 5: EX-32.1 (CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS) 

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. 10-K 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO  
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350  
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO  
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 

EXHIBIT 32.1 

In connection with the Annual Report of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 as 
filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  (the  “Report”),  the  undersigned,  in  the  capacities  and  on  the  date  indicated  below,  hereby 
certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: 

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the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

the  information  contained  in  the  Report  fairly  presents,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial  condition  and  results  of  operation  of  the 
Company.

Dated: March 22, 2018

Dated: March 22, 2018

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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC.
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Douglas McCrosson

Douglas McCrosson  
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director  
(Principal executive officer)  

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC.
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Vincent Palazzolo

Vincent Palazzolo  
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary  
(Principal financial and accounting officer)  

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