Nortech Systems Reports Operational Turnaround, Secures New $17.2M Credit Facility, and Boosts Backlog

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Nortech Systems reported a significant operational turnaround in 2025, achieving profitability and positive cash flow, while also securing a new $17.2 million credit facility and increasing its order backlog.

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• Operational Turnaround in 2025

  The company swung from an operating loss of $195k in 2024 to an operating income of $975k in 2025, and significantly reduced its net loss from $1,295k to $252k. Cash flow from operations also turned positive, providing $2,743k in 2025 compared to using $2,250k in 2024.

• New $17.2 Million Credit Facility Secured

  On March 20, 2026, Nortech Systems entered into a new Credit and Security Agreement with Associated Bank, providing a $15.0 million revolving credit facility and a $2.2 million term loan, totaling $17.2 million. This facility matures in March 2029 and replaces the previous Bank of America facility, which had experienced covenant defaults.

• Covenant Defaults Waived by Previous Lender

  Prior to securing the new facility, Bank of America waived certain financial covenant defaults related to the company's Consolidated Leverage Ratio, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, and Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

• Total Order Backlog Increased by 17.4%

  As of December 31, 2025, the total order backlog increased to $77,343k, up 17.4% from $65,852k at the end of 2024, driven by increases in customer demand and shipment timing.

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Nortech Systems' 10-K filing reveals a significant operational turnaround in 2025, moving from an operating loss to a profit and generating positive cash flow from operations. This improved financial health, coupled with a 17.4% increase in total order backlog, signals strengthening business fundamentals. The company successfully secured a new $17.2 million credit facility with Associated Bank on March 20, 2026, which was previously disclosed in an 8-K on March 23, 2026. This new financing is critical as it replaces an expiring facility and resolves prior covenant defaults with Bank of America, providing essential liquidity and stability for future operations. The authorization of a new equity incentive plan for 250,000 shares, while representing potential future dilution, is subject to shareholder approval and is a standard corporate governance item. The overall financial picture presented in this annual report is one of recovery and improved financial health, positioning the company for more stable operations.