RISK FACTORS

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully review and consider the risks and uncertainties described below, in addition to the other information presented in this prospectus, in light of your particular investment objectives and financial circumstances. The risks so described are not the only risks we face. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. Our business, financial condition, results of operations, or prospects could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks. The trading price of our securities could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

The risks below can be characterized into three groups:

Risks Related to Our Business

We incurred a substantial net loss in 2016 and may not be able to continue to operate as a going concern.

We suffered net losses from operations of $10,789,000 and $519,000 and net losses of $15,623,000 and $1,154,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016 and the three months ended March 31, 2017, respectively. We also had negative cash flows from operations for the year ended December 31, 2016. In 2015 we ceased paying dividends on our common stock and in 2016 we disposed of the real estate on which one of our operating subsidiaries is located through a sale leaseback transaction. In January 2017, we sold one of our operating subsidiaries. During the year ended December 31, 2016 and subsequent thereto, we sold in excess of $20,000,000 in debt and equity securities to secure funds to operate our business. Since September 2016 we have been issuing additional shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock in lieu of cash payment of accrued dividends on our outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and since February 2017 we have issued additional convertible notes in lieu of cash payment of accrued interest on our outstanding convertible notes. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017, we were not in compliance with two financial covenants under our Amended and Restated Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement with PNC Bank (the “Loan Facility”). The report of our independent registered public accountants on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 states that these factors raise uncertainty about our ability to continue as a going concern.

Although we received net proceeds of approximately $6,819,125 from the sale of 5,175,000 shares of our common stock in a firm commitment underwritten public offering on July 12, 2017, of which approximately $2,355,624 was added to our working capital, unless we are able to generate positive cash flows from operations, we will continue to depend upon further issuances of debt, equity or other financings to fund ongoing operations. We may continue to incur additional operating losses and we cannot assure you that we will continue as a going concern.

We have identified deficiencies and material weaknesses in our internal controls and we may not be successful in remediating these deficiencies and weakness in the near future.

In connection with our review of our disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and the quarter ended March 31, 2017, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of such dates. In particular, certain portions of our inventory control system have not been integrated into the system used by the balance of our company which could result in a failure to properly account for the costs associated with work in process, slow moving inventory and the value of inventory on hand, and the enterprise reporting system used to track employee hours. Accordingly, costs to be included in work in process, may not be sufficiently automated to ensure compliance at all times. In addition, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our quarterly closing process was deficient at our subsidiaries and that our consolidating process and period end reporting and disclosure procedures were materially weak. They also concluded that our system for administering and disclosing stock compensation was deficient and that we lacked the accounting personnel necessary to account for complex accounting matters and unusual and nonstandard transactions. We intend to remediate these conditions. In the event we do not remediate these deficiencies and material weaknesses in our internal controls, our operations may be adversely affected and the market price of our common stock could decline. In addition, if we are unable to meet the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we may not be able to maintain our listing on the NYSE MKT.

A reduction in government spending on defense could materially adversely impact our revenues, results of operations and financial condition.

A large percentage of our revenue is derived from products for US military aviation. There are risks associated with programs that are subject to appropriation by Congress, which could be potential targets for reductions in funding. Reductions in United States Government spending on defense or future changes in the mix of defense products required by United States Government agencies could limit demand for our products, and may have a materially adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition. Our operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 were negatively impacted by reductions in government procurement orders and such reductions may continue. Since March 1, 2013, as a result of the continuing budget impasse, automatic government spending cuts termed the Sequester were implemented, and consequently, our revenues, particularly those of our Complex Machining segment, were and continue to be impacted by a slowing of orders in anticipation of a reduction or shift in the mix of defense spending. There can be no assurance that our financial condition and results of operations will not be materially adversely impacted by future reductions in defense spending or a change in the mix of products purchased by defense departments in the United States or other countries, or the perception on the part of our customers that such changes are about to occur.

We depend on revenues from a few significant relationships. Any loss, cancellation, reduction, or interruption in these relationships could harm our business.

We expect that our customer concentration will not change significantly in the near future. We derive most of our revenues from a small number of customers. Four customers represented approximately 56.4% and 59.3% of total sales for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These four customers represented approximately 60.5% and 58.4% of total sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The markets in which we sell our products are dominated by a relatively small number of customers which have contracts with United States governmental agencies, thereby limiting the number of potential customers. Our success depends on our ability to develop and manage relationships with significant customers. We cannot be sure that we will be able to retain our largest customers or that we will be able to attract additional customers, or that our customers will continue to buy our products in the same amounts as in prior years. The loss of one or more of our largest customers, any reduction or interruption in sales to these customers, our inability to successfully develop relationships with additional customers or future price concessions that we may have to make, could significantly harm our business.

We depend on revenues from components for a few aircraft platforms and the cancellation or reduction of either production or use of these aircraft platforms could harm our business.

Our Complex Machining segment derives most of its revenues from components for a few aircraft platforms, specifically the Sikorsky BlackHawk helicopter, the Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye naval aircraft, the McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) C-17 Globemaster, the F-16 Falcon and the F-18 Hornet. Boeing closed its C-17 production line in 2015. A reduction in demand for our products as a result of either a reduction in the production of new aircraft or a reduction in the use of existing aircraft in the fleet (reducing after-market demand) would have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

Intense competition in our markets may lead to a reduction in our revenues and market share.

The defense and aerospace component manufacturing market is highly competitive and we expect that competition will increase and perhaps intensify as the overall market remains static or declines. Many competitors have significantly greater technical, manufacturing, financial and marketing resources than we do. We expect that more companies will enter the defense and aerospace component manufacturing market. We may not be able to compete successfully against either current or future competitors. Increased competition could result in reduced revenue, lower margins or loss of market share, any of which could significantly harm our business, our operating results and financial condition.

We may lose sales if our suppliers fail to meet our needs or shipments of raw materials are not timely made.

Although we procure most of our parts and components from multiple sources or believe that these components are readily available from numerous sources, certain components are available only from a sole or limited number or sources. While we believe that substitute components or assemblies could be obtained, use of substitutes would require development of new suppliers or would require us to re-engineer our products, or both, which could delay shipment of our products and could have a materially adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition. Recently, we have had difficulties in securing timely shipments of raw materials from certain vendors due to our liquidity problems. Our results of operations for 2016 were negatively impacted by disruptions in receipt of materials and such disruptions may continue. Any delays in the shipment of raw materials could significantly harm our business, our operating results and our financial condition.

There are risks associated with the bidding processes in which we compete.

We obtain many contracts through a competitive bidding process. We must devote substantial time and resources to prepare bids and proposals and may not have contracts awarded to us. Even if we win contracts, there can be no assurance that the prices that we have bid will be sufficient to allow us to generate a profit from any particular contract. There are significant costs involved with producing a small number of initial units of any new product and it may not be possible to recoup such costs on later production runs.

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

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 change in cost estimates on one or more programs could have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

The prices of raw materials we use are volatile.

The prices of raw materials used in our manufacturing processes are volatile. If the prices of raw materials rise we may not be able to pass along such increases to our customers and this could have an adverse impact on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. Significant increases in the prices of raw materials could adversely impact our customers’ demand for certain products which could lead to a reduction in our revenues and have a material adverse impact on our revenues and on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

Some of the products we produce have long lead times.

Some of the products we produce, particularly those of our Complex Machining segment, require months to produce and we sometimes produce products in excess of the number ordered intending to sell the excess as spares when orders arise. As a result, portions of our inventory turn slowly and tie up our working capital. Our inventory represented approximately 52% of our assets as of March 31, 2017. Any requirement to write down the value of our inventory due to obsolescence or a drop in the price of materials could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

We do not own the intellectual property rights to products we produce.

Nearly all the parts and subassemblies we produce are built to customer specifications and the customer owns the intellectual property, if any, related to the product. Consequently, if a customer desires to use another manufacturer to fabricate its part or subassembly, it would be free to do so, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, our operating results and financial condition.

There are risks associated with new programs.

New programs typically carry risks associated with design changes, acquisition of new production tools, funding commitments, imprecise or changing specifications, timing delays and the accuracy of cost estimates associated with such programs. In addition, any new program may experience delays for a variety of reasons after significant expenditures are made. If we were unable to perform under new programs to the customers’ satisfaction or if a new program in which we had made a significant investment was terminated or experienced weak demand, delays or other problems, then our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. This 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.

To perform on new programs we may be required to incur up-front costs which may not have been separately negotiated. Additionally, we may have made assumptions related to the costs of any program which may be material and which may be incorrect, resulting in costs that are not recoverable. Such charges and the loss of up-front costs could have a material impact on our liquidity.

Our future success also depends on our ability to address potential market opportunities and to manage expenses to match our ability to finance operations.

The need to control our expenses will place a significant strain on our management and operational resources. If we are unable to control our expenses effectively, our business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.

Attracting and retaining a new executive officer and other key personnel is an essential element of our future success.

Our future success depends to a significant extent upon our ability to attract a new chief executive officer and other executive talent, as well as the continued service of our existing executive officers and other key management and technical personnel. Experienced management and technical, marketing and support personnel in the defense and aerospace industries are in demand and competition for their talents is intense. Our failure to attract a new chief executive officer and other executive talent, or retain our existing executive officers and key personnel, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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 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 Federal Aviation Administration 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. We have never been subject to such fines or disqualification.

Terrorist acts and acts of war may seriously harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

United States and global responses to the Middle East conflict, terrorism, perceived nuclear, biological and chemical threats and other global crises increase uncertainties with respect to U.S. and other business and financial markets. Several factors associated, directly or indirectly, with the Middle East conflict, terrorism, perceived nuclear, biological and chemical threats, and other global crises and responses thereto, may adversely affect the mix of products purchased by defense departments in the United States or other countries to platforms not serviced by us. A shift in defense budgets to product lines we do not produce could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to Our Indebtedness

Our indebtedness may have a material adverse effect on our operations.

We have substantial indebtedness under our Loan Facility. As of June 30, 2017, we had approximately $23,203,866 of indebtedness outstanding under the Loan Facility, including $2,194,071 of excess advances. All of our indebtedness under the Loan Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets.

We also have outstanding $5,359,420 principal amount of 8% Notes. To the extent we are not able to pay accrued interest on the 8% Notes in cash due to restrictions set forth in the Loan Facility or otherwise, we may issue additional 8% Notes in payment of such accrued interest in lieu of cash (“PIK Notes”). We issued PIK Notes in lieu of cash payment of accrued interest on the 8% Notes on February 28, 2017 and May 31, 2017. Although we intend to pay the accrued interest on the 8% Notes for the period ended August 15, 2017 in cash, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so. If we are unable to pay the outstanding principal and accrued interest on the 8% Notes when due, our operations may be materially and adversely affected.

In addition, we have outstanding approximately $1,834,214 aggregate principal amount of May 2018 Notes, which will be converted at a conversion price of $1.50 per share, the public offering price of our shares of common stock in the Public Offering (as compared to $2.49 per shares at the time the May 2018 Notes were sold in May 2017), into approximately 1,222,809 shares of common stock following the stockholder vote on the Restructuring Transactions at our 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which we expect to hold in September 2017. The principal amount of the May 2018 Notes is subject to increase by 2% per month for each 30 days they remain outstanding commencing on August 1, 2017. We also have outstanding subordinated notes in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 payable to Michael N. Taglich and Robert F. Taglich bearing interest at the rate of 7% per annum with an amended maturity date of March 17, 2018, which will be converted at a conversion price of $1.50 per share into approximately 334,667 shares of common stock following the stockholder vote on, and as part of, the Restructuring Transactions at our 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Our leverage may adversely affect our ability to finance future operations and capital needs, may limit our ability to pursue business opportunities and may make our results of operations more susceptible to adverse economic conditions.

Our indebtedness may limit our ability to pay dividends.

The terms of our Loan Facility require that we maintain certain financial covenants. Unless we are in compliance with our Loan Facility in the future, we would need to seek covenant changes under our Loan Facility to pay dividends. There can be no assurance our lenders would agree to covenant changes acceptable to us or at all. In addition, we may in the future incur indebtedness or otherwise become subject to agreements whose terms restrict our ability to pay dividends.

Risks Related to our common stock and this offering

The ownership of our common stock is highly concentrated, and your interests may conflict with the interests of our existing stockholders.

Two of our directors, Michael N. Taglich and Robert F. Taglich, and their affiliates beneficially own approximately 22.78% of our outstanding common stock, and following the consummation of the Restructuring Transactions, they will beneficially own approximately 25.50% of our outstanding shares of common stock. Accordingly, these directors have significant influence over the outcome of corporate actions requiring stockholder approval. Accordingly, these directors have significant influence over the outcome of corporate actions requiring stockholder approval. The interests of these directors may be different from the interests of other stockholders on these matters. This concentration of ownership could also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in our control or otherwise discouraging a potential acquirer from attempting to obtain control of us, which in turn could reduce the price of our common stock.

A large number of shares may be sold in the market as a result of the Public Offering and the resale of the Shares offered by this prospectus, which may depress the market price of our common stock.

All of the shares of our common stock sold in the Public Offering and the Shares offered by this prospectus will be freely tradable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act. In addition, we will issue a total of approximately 10,187,082 shares of common stock upon consummation of the Restructuring Transactions, all of which will be eligible for sale in accordance with Rule 144 and a significant number of the approximately 8,629,606 shares issuable upon the automatic conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock held by non-affiliates having been held for over the one-year holding period required by Rule 144, will eligible for sale without restriction. As a result, a substantial number of shares of our common stock may be sold in the public market, which may cause the market price of our common stock to decline.

We can provide no assurance that our common stock will continue to meet NYSE MKT listing requirements. If we fail to comply with the continuing listing standards of the NYSE MKT, our common stock could be delisted.

As a result of the delayed filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (“2016 Form 10-K”) and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2017 (“Q1 2017 Form 10-Q”), we received official notices of noncompliance with NYSE MKT continued listing standards. We resolved the continued listing deficiencies and regained compliance with NYSE MKT continued listing standards upon filing our 2016 Form 10-K and Q1 2017 Form 10-Q. However, we may fail to timely file a periodic report or other required SEC filing in the future and as a result may fail to be in compliance in the future. If we fail to satisfy the continued listing requirements of the NYSE MKT, the NYSE MKT may take steps to delist our common stock.

In addition, the NYSE MKT has advised that the consummation of the Restructuring Transactions is subject to stockholder approval in accordance with the applicable rules of the NYSE MKT. Our Board of Directors has decided that if stockholders fail to approve the Restructuring Transactions at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, we nevertheless will consummate the Restructuring Transactions, in which event the NYSE MKT is likely to delist our common stock.

The delisting of our common stock would likely have a negative effect on the price of our common stock and would impair your ability to sell or purchase common stock when you wish to do so.

There is only a limited public market for our common stock.

Our common stock is listed on the NYSE MKT. However, trading volume has been limited and a more active public market for our common stock may not develop or be sustained over time. The lack of a robust market may impair a stockholder’s ability to sell shares of our common stock. In the absence of a more active trading market, any attempt to sell a substantial number of our shares could result in a decrease in the price of our stock. Specifically, you may not be able to resell your shares of common stock at or above the price you paid for such shares or at all.

Moreover, sales of our common stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur, could negatively impact the price of our common stock. As a result, you may not be able to sell your shares of our common stock in short time periods, or possibly at all, and the price per share of our common stock may fluctuate significantly.

Our future revenues are inherently unpredictable; our operating results are likely to fluctuate from period to period and if we fail to meet the expectations of securities analysts or investors, our stock price could decline significantly.

Our quarterly and annual operating results are likely to fluctuate significantly due to a variety of factors, some of which are outside our control. Accordingly, we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our results of operations are not meaningful and should not be relied upon as indications of performance. Some of the factors that could cause quarterly or annual operating results to fluctuate include conditions inherent in government contracting and our business such as the timing of cost and expense recognition for contracts, the United States Government contracting and budget cycles, introduction of new government regulations and standards, contract closeouts, variations in manufacturing efficiencies, our ability to obtain components and subassemblies from contract manufacturers and suppliers, general economic conditions and economic conditions specific to the defense market. Because we base our operating expenses on anticipated revenue trends and a high percentage of our expenses are fixed in the short term, any delay in generating or recognizing forecasted revenues could significantly harm our business.

Fluctuations in quarterly results, competition or announcements of extraordinary events such as acquisitions or litigation may cause earnings to fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors. In this event, the trading price of our common stock could significantly decline. These fluctuations, as well as general economic and market conditions, may adversely affect the future market price of our common stock, as well as our overall operating results. Consequently, our share price may experience significant volatility and may not necessarily reflect the value of our expected performance.

We are currently unable to pay cash dividends on our common stock

Our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock is limited by the terms of our Loan Facility (and the terms of any future indebtedness or other agreements), under applicable law, and our status as a holding company.

We may need to raise additional capital in the future. Additional capital may not be available to us on reasonable terms, if at all, when or as we require. If we issue additional shares of our common stock or other securities that may be convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, our common stock, our existing stockholders would experience further dilution and could trigger anti-dilution provisions in outstanding warrants.

Assuming we meet our current operating budget, we do not expect to need capital in the foreseeable future. However, we may need to raise additional capital in the future. Future financings may involve the issuance of debt, equity and/or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our equity securities. These financings may not be available to us on reasonable terms or at all when and as we require funding. If we are able to consummate such financings, the trading price of our common stock could be adversely affected and/or the terms of such financings may adversely affect the interests of our existing stockholders. Any failure to obtain additional working capital when required would have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition and may result in a decline in our stock price. Any issuances of our common stock, preferred stock, or securities such as warrants or notes that are convertible into, exercisable or exchangeable for, our capital stock, would have a dilutive effect on the voting and economic interest of our existing stockholders.

Future financings or acquisitions may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Future sales or issuances of our common stock, including the issuance of shares of our common stock upon the consummation of the Restructuring Transactions, upon conversion of the 8% Notes, upon exercise of our outstanding warrants or as part of future financings or acquisitions, would be substantially dilutive to the outstanding shares of common stock. Any dilution or potential dilution may cause our stockholders to sell their shares, which would contribute to a downward movement in the price of common stock.

Future issuances of additional 8% Notes in lieu of cash interest payments on our 8% Notes will dilute existing holders of our common stock and may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

We are obligated to pay accrued interest quarterly to holders of our 8% Notes. To date, we have issued additional 8% Notes in lieu of cash payments of accrued interest (“PIK Notes”). Although we intend to pay the accrued interest on the 8% Notes for the period ended August 15, 2017 in cash, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so. If for any future interest periods we are unable to pay accrued interest on the 8% Notes in cash due to restrictions in our Loan Facility or liquidity constraints, we may issue additional PIK Notes to holders of our 8% Notes. The conversion of PIK Notes into common stock will dilute the interests of our common stockholders and may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

We are an “emerging growth company” and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies will make our common stock less attractive to investors.

The JOBS Act permits “emerging growth companies” like us to rely on some of the reduced disclosure requirements that are already available to companies having a public float of less than $75 million, for as long as we qualify as an emerging growth company. During that period, we are permitted to omit the auditor’s attestation on internal control over financial reporting that would otherwise be required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Companies with a public float of $75 million or more must otherwise procure such an attestation beginning with their second annual report after their initial public offering. For as long as we qualify as an emerging growth company, we also are excluded from the requirement to submit “say-on-pay”, “say-on-pay frequency” and “say-on-parachute” votes to our stockholders and may avail ourselves of reduced executive compensation disclosure compared to larger companies. In addition, as described in the following risk factor, as an emerging growth company we can take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies.

Until such time as we cease to qualify as an emerging growth company, investors may find our common stock less attractive because we may rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile.

As an “emerging growth company” we may take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies.

Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that, as an emerging growth company, we can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. We can therefore delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Our financial statements may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. Please refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” for further discussion of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards.

At such time as we cease to qualify as an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act, the costs and demands placed upon management will increase.

We will continue to be deemed an emerging growth company until the earliest of (i) the last day of the fiscal year during which we had total annual gross revenues of $1,000,000,000 (as indexed for inflation), (ii) December 31, 2018 (the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common stock under a registration statement under the Securities Act,) (iii) the date on which we have, during the previous 3-year period, issued more than $1,000,000,000 in non-convertible debt; or (iv) the date on which we are deemed to be a ‘large accelerated filer’ as defined by the SEC, which would generally occur upon our attaining a public float of at least $700 million. Once we lose emerging growth company status, we expect the costs and demands placed upon management to increase, as we would have to comply with additional disclosure and accounting requirements, particularly if our public float should exceed $75 million.

We incur significant costs as a result of operating as a public company, and our management is required to devote substantial time to compliance requirements, including establishing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, and we may be exposed to potential risks if we are unable to comply with these requirements.

As a public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, together with rules implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable market regulators. These rules impose various requirements on public companies, including requiring certain corporate governance practices. Our management and other personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time to these requirements. Moreover, these rules and regulations will increase our legal and financial compliance costs and will make some activities more time-consuming and costly.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain effective internal controls for financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures. In particular, we must perform system and process evaluations and testing of our internal controls over financial reporting to allow management to report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Compliance with Section 404 may require that we incur substantial accounting expenses and expend significant management efforts. Our testing may reveal deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses. In the event we identify significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal controls that we cannot remediate in a timely manner, the market price of our stock could decline if investors and others lose confidence in the reliability of our financial statements and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the SEC or other applicable regulatory authorities.

USE OF PROCEEDS

We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the Shares offered by the Selling Stockholders under this prospectus.

We have agreed to bear the expenses (other than any underwriting discounts or commissions or agent’s commissions) in connection with the registration of the Shares being offered hereby by the Selling Stockholders.

PRICE RANGE OF OUR COMMON STOCK

Our common stock is listed on the NYSE MKT under the symbol “AIRI.” The prices set forth below reflect the quarterly high and low closing prices of a share of our common stock for the periods indicated as reported by Yahoo Finance.

On July 25, 2017, the closing price of our common stock was $1.42.

Holders

On July 24, 2017, there were approximately 197 stockholders of record of our common stock. The number of record holders does not include persons who held our Common Stock in nominee or “street name” accounts through brokers.

DIVIDEND POLICY

The declaration and payment of dividends on our common stock is subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors and depends on a number of factors, including future earnings, capital requirements, restrictions under our Loan Facility, financial conditions and future prospects and other factors the Board of Directors may deem relevant.

BUSINESS

We are an aerospace and defense company. We manufacture and design structural parts and assemblies that focus on flight safety, including landing gear, arresting gear, engine mounts, flight controls, throttle quadrants, jet engines and other components. We also provide sheet metal fabrication of aerostructures, tube bending and welding services. Our products are currently deployed on a wide range of high profile military and commercial aircraft including Sikorsky’s UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters, Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Northrop Grumman’s E2 Hawkeye, Boeing’s 777, Airbus’ 380 commercial airliners and the US Navy F-18 and USAF F-16 fighter aircraft. Our Turbine Engine sector makes components for jet engines that are used on the USAF F-15, the Airbus A-330 and A-380, and the Boeing 777, in addition to a number of ground turbine applications.

We became a public company in 2005 when our net sales were approximately $30 million. At that time we had been manufacturing components and subassemblies for the defense and commercial aerospace industry for over 45 years and had established long term relationships with leading defense and aerospace manufacturers. Since becoming public we have completed a series of acquisitions of defense related businesses. These acquisitions have enabled us to broaden the range of products and services we offer. At the time we became a public company, we were primarily a machining shop. As a result of acquisitions, we now have capabilities and expertise in metal fabrication, welding and tube bending; the production of electromechanical systems, harness and cable assemblies; the fabrication of electronic equipment and printed circuit boards; the machining of turbine engine components; and the assembly of packages or “kits” containing supplies for all branches of the United States Defense Department, including ordnance parts, hose assemblies, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical assemblies.

We currently divide our operations into three operating segments: Complex Machining; Aerostructures & Electronics; and Turbine Engine Components. As our businesses continue to develop and evolve, we may deem it appropriate to reallocate our companies into different operating segments and, once we achieve sufficient integration among our businesses, report as a unified company.

Complex Machining is comprised of Air Industries Machining (“AIM”) and Nassau Tool Works (“NTW”). Since the lease for the premises occupied by NTW expires in October 2018, we are relocating and consolidating the operations of NTW into the facilities of AIM in Bay Shore, New York, approximately six miles from the premises presently occupied by NTW on Long Island.

Aerostructures & Electronics is comprised of Welding Metallurgy (“WMI”), Woodbine Products (“WPI”), Eur-Pac, Electronic Connections (“ECC”) and Compac Development (“Compac”). We previously relocated the operations of Miller Stuart, and Compac Development from their locations on Long Island to Welding Metallurgy’s facility in Hauppauge, Long Island NY, and merged Miller Stuart into WMI. We are continuing to fully integrate these operations, and the operations of Woodbine Products, and Decimal Industries into the operations of Welding Metallurgy. Turbine Engine Components is comprised of The Sterling Engineering Corporation and, until its sale in January 2017, included AMK Welding.

Our Market

We operate primarily in the military and, to a lesser degree, commercial aviation industries. Defense revenues represent a preponderance of our sales. Our principal customers include Sikorsky Aircraft, Goodrich Landing Gear Systems, Northrop Grumman, the United States Department of Defense, GKN Aerospace, Lockheed, Boeing, Raytheon, Piper Aircraft, M7 Aerospace, Vought Aerospace, Ametek/Hughes-Treitler and Airbus.

Our products are incorporated into many aircraft platforms, the majority of which remain in production, and of which there are a substantial number of operating aircraft in the fleets maintained by the military and commercial airlines. We believe that we are the largest supplier of flight critical parts to Sikorsky’s Black Hawk helicopter. We have made, or currently make, or have been awarded, products for the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Northrop Grumman’s E2 Hawkeye, Boeing’s 777, Airbus’ 380 commercial airliners, and the US Navy F-18 and USAF F-16 fighter aircraft. Our Turbine Engine Components segment makes components for jet engines that are used on the USAF F-15, the Airbus A-330 and A-380, and the Boeing 777, in addition to a number of non-military ground turbine applications.

Many of our products are “flight critical,” essential to aircraft performance and safety on takeoff, during flight and when landing. These products require advanced certifications as a condition to being a supplier. For many of our products we are the sole or one of a limited number of sources of supply. Many of the parts we supply are subject to wear and tear or fatigue and are routinely replaced on aircraft on a time of service or flight cycle basis.

Replacement demand for these products will continue, albeit at perhaps a lower rate, so long as an aircraft remains in service, which is usually many years after production has stopped.

The National Defense Authorization Act, which was approved in December 2016, provides for an increase in defense spending. President Donald Trump’s preliminary budget proposal provides for a further increase in military spending of approximately 10%. Despite these positive developments, there can be no assurance that any such increase in military spending will increase demand for the products we supply or otherwise benefit us.

Sales and Marketing

Our approach to sales and marketing can be best understood through the concept of customer alignment. The aerospace industry is dominated by a small number of large prime contractors and equipment manufacturers. These customers rely heavily upon subcontractors to supply quality parts meeting specifications on a timely and cost effective basis. These customers and other customers we supply routinely rate their suppliers based on a variety of performance factors. One of our principal goals is to be highly rated and thus relied upon by all of our customers.

The large prime contractors are increasingly seeking subcontractors who can supply and are qualified to integrate the fabrication of larger, more complex and more complete subassemblies. We seek to position ourselves within the supply chain of these contractors and manufacturers to be selected for subcontracted projects. Successful positioning requires that we qualify to be a preferred supplier by achieving and maintaining independent third party quality approval certifications, specific customer quality system approvals and top supplier ratings through strong performance on existing contracts. We believe that the various capabilities we have acquired through our acquisition program increase the likelihood we will qualify for and be awarded larger, more complex projects. As an example of our successful efforts to move up the supplier chain, our Aerostructures & Electronics segment has grown from being a supplier of welding services to being a supplier of welding subassemblies and is now a product integrator, providing customers with complete structural assemblies.

As part of our effort to become a product integrator and increase our value to our customers, we have recruited personnel to design products and to fabricate complete, fully-assembled products. In our marketing efforts we let customers know that we now have employees with the talent and experience to manage the manufacture of sections of aircraft structures to be delivered to the final assembly phase of the aircraft manufacturing cycle, and customers have now engaged us for these services.

As we acquired new businesses, we often gained new or enhanced technical capabilities. When we sought to exploit these new capabilities by introducing to our existing customers newly acquired products and capabilities we previously lacked. Businesses we acquired often introduced us to customers we had not previously supplied and we marketed to these customers the products and services they need which we historically provided. This marketing effort has enabled us to grow some of the businesses we acquired and increased our value to our customers. For example, the acquisition of the business of Nassau Tool Works in 2012 expanded our capabilities in the “turning” of metal components. This enhanced capability was important in our Complex Machining segment winning a large multi-year commercial aerospace contract to supply Thrust Struts to a unit of UTAS for use in the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbo Fan jet engine.

Initial contracts are usually obtained through competitive bidding against other qualified subcontractors, while follow-on contracts are usually retained by successfully performing initial contracts. The long term business of each of our current operating segments generally benefits from barriers to entry resulting from investments, certifications, familiarization with the needs and systems of customers, and manufacturing techniques developed during the initial manufacturing phase. We endeavor to develop each of our relationships to one of a “partnership” where we participate in the resolution of pre-production design and build issues, and initial contracts are obtained as single source awards and follow-on pricing is determined through negotiations. Despite these efforts a minority of our sales are based on negotiated prices.

Our Backlog

Our backlog is best understood by looking at our operating segments independently.

Within our Complex Machining and Turbine Engine Components segments, the production cycle of products can extend from several months to a year or longer. This gives rise to significant backlogs as customers must order product with sufficient lead time to ensure timely delivery. In contrast, the production cycle for a significant majority of the products produced in our Aerostructures & Electronics segment is much shorter, a matter of several weeks or a few months. This shorter cycle allows customers to delay orders resulting in a much smaller backlog.

We have a number of long-term multi-year General Purchase Agreements or GPA’s with several of our customers. These agreements specify part numbers, specifications and prices of the covered products for a specified period, but do not authorize immediate production and shipment. Shipments are authorized periodically by the customer to fit their production schedule. We recently received a renewal of our multi-year contract with Sikorsky, MY9, for the years 2018 to 2023. This contract is for $47 million worth of product during this period. This is the third multi-year contract award we have received from Sikorsky.

Our “firm backlog” includes only fully authorized orders received for products to be delivered within the forward 18-month period. As of June 30, 2017, our 18-month “firm funded backlog” was approximately $120 million.

Competition

Winning a new contract is highly competitive. For the most part we manufacture to customer designs and specifications, and compete against companies that have similar manufacturing capabilities in a global marketplace. Consequently, the ability to obtain contracts requires providing quality products at competitive prices. To accomplish this requires that we strive for continuous improvement in our capabilities to assure our competitiveness and provide value to our customers. Our marketing strategy involves developing long-term ongoing working relationships with customers. These relationships enable us to develop entry barriers to would-be competitors by establishing and maintaining advanced quality approvals, certifications and tooling investments that are difficult and expensive to duplicate. Despite these barriers to entry, many of our competitors are well-established subcontractors engaged in the supply of aircraft parts and components to prime military contractors and commercial aviation manufacturers. Among our competitors are: Monitor Aerospace, a division of Stellex Aerospace; Hydromil, a division of Triumph Aerospace Group; Heroux Aerospace and Ellanef Manufacturing, a division of Magellan Corporation.

Many of our competitors are larger enterprises or divisions of significantly larger companies having greater financial, physical and technical resources, and the capabilities to timelier respond under much larger contracts.

Raw Materials and Replacement Parts

The manufacturing process for certain products, particularly those for which we serve as product integrator, requires significant purchases of raw materials, hardware and subcontracted details. As a result, much of our success in profitably meeting customer demand for these products requires efficient and effective subcontract management. Price and availability of many raw materials utilized in the aerospace industry are subject to volatile global markets. Most suppliers of raw materials are unwilling to commit to long-term contracts at fixed prices. This is a substantial risk as our strategy often involves long term fixed price commitments to our customers. Recently, we have had difficulties in securing timely shipments of raw materials from certain vendors due to our liquidity problems.

Employees

As of May 31, 2017, we employed approximately 366 people. Of these, approximately 42 were in administration, 29 were in sales and procurement, and 295 were in manufacturing.

Air Industries Machining, one of the components of our Complex Machining segment, is a party to a collective bargaining agreement (the “Agreement”) with the United Service Workers, IUJAT, Local 355 (the “Union”) with which we believe we maintain good relations. The Agreement, dated January 1, 2016, expires December 31, 2018 and covers all of AIM’s production personnel, of which there are approximately 104 people. AIM is required to make a monthly contribution to each of the Union’s United Welfare Fund and the United Services Worker’s Security Fund. This is the only pension benefit required by the Agreement and the Company is not obligated for any future defined benefit to retirees. The Agreement contains a “no-strike” clause, whereby, during the term of the Agreement, the Union will not strike and AIM will not lockout its employees.

All of our employees are covered under a co-employment agreement with ADP.

Regulations

Environmental Regulation; Employee Safety

We are subject to regulations administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the 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 that require us 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 financial and operating 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. New York and Connecticut, the states where all of our production facilities are located, also have stringent laws and regulations governing the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances, 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.

Federal Aviation Administration

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. We have never been subject to such fines or disqualifications.

Government Contract Compliance

Our government contracts and those of many of our customers are subject to the procurement rules and regulations of the United States government, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Many of the contract terms are dictated by these rules and regulations. During and after the fulfillment of a government contract, we may be audited in respect of the direct and allocated indirect costs attributed to the project. 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.

Properties

Our executive offices are located at 360 Motor Parkway, Suite 100, Hauppauge, New York 11788. We occupy our executive offices under a lease with approximately five years remaining in the term which ends January 2022. The annual rent was $103,000 for the lease year which began in January 2016, and increases by approximately 3% per annum each year thereafter until the seventh year of the lease.

The operations of a portion of our Complex Machining segment are conducted on a 5.4-acre corporate campus in Bay Shore, New York. We occupy three buildings on the campus, consisting of 76,000 square feet. On October 24, 2006, we entered into a “sale/leaseback” transaction whereby we sold the buildings and real property located at the corporate campus and entered into a 20-year triple-net lease for the property. Base annual rent for 2016 was approximately $723,000 and increases by 3% each subsequent year. The lease grants us an option to renew the lease for an additional five years. Under the terms of the lease, we are required to pay all of the costs associated with the operation of the facilities, including, without limitation, insurance, taxes and maintenance.

The remaining portion of the operations of our Complex Machining segment are conducted in a 60,000 square foot facility in West Babylon, New York. The space is occupied under a lease which provides for an annual base rent of approximately $360,000 through October 30, 2018. We are in the process of relocating the operations of NTW conducted at this location to AIM’s facilities in Bay Shore, New York.

The operations of our Aerostructures & Electronics segment are principally conducted in an 81,035 square foot facility located in Hauppauge, New York. This space is occupied under a sublease which had an annual base rent of approximately $527,000 for 2016 and increases by an agreed upon amount each anniversary of the commencement of the lease through December 31, 2026.

The balance of our Aerostructures & Electronics segment are located in a 16,000 square foot facility in Waterbury, Connecticut. The space is occupied under a lease which has an annual base rent of approximately $115,000 and expires May 31, 2019; and a 9,200 square foot space in Bay Shore, New York, which is occupied under a lease which has an annual base rent of approximately $75,000 and expires April 30, 2018.

The operations of our Turbine Engine Components segment are conducted in a 74,923 square foot facility on a 24 acre parcel in Barkhamsted, Connecticut.

Legal Proceedings

From time to time we may be engaged in various lawsuits and legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business. We are currently not aware of any legal proceedings the ultimate outcome of which, in our judgment based on information currently available, would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results. We, however, have had claims brought against us by a small number of vendors due to our liquidity constraints. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial stockholder of our common stock, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. You should specifically consider the various risk factors identified in this prospectus that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

Business Overview

We are an aerospace company operating primarily in the defense industry, though the proportion of our business represented by the commercial and industrial sector is increasing. We manufacture and design structural parts and assemblies that focus on flight safety, including landing gear, arresting gear, engine mounts, flight controls, throttle quadrants, and other components. We also provide sheet metal fabrication of aerostructures, tube bending, welding and kitting services. Our Turbine Engine Components segment makes components and provides services for jet engines and ground-power turbines. Our products are currently deployed on a wide range of high profile military and commercial aircraft.

We became a public company in 2005 when our net sales were approximately $30 million. We have manufactured components and subassemblies for the defense and commercial aerospace industry for over 50 years and have established long-term relationships with leading defense and aerospace manufacturers. Since becoming public, we have completed a series of acquisitions of defense related businesses. These acquisitions have enabled us to broaden the range of products and services we offer. At the time we became a public company, we were primarily a machining shop. As a result of acquisitions, we now have capabilities and expertise in metal fabrication, welding and tube bending; the production of electromechanical systems, harness and cable assemblies; the fabrication of electronic equipment and printed circuit boards; the machining of turbine engine components; and the assembly of packages or “kits” containing supplies for all branches of the United States Defense Department, including ordnance parts, hose assemblies, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical assemblies.

Since January 1, 2015, we have made the following acquisitions and dispositions:

The aerospace market is highly competitive in both the defense and commercial sectors and we face intense competition in all areas of our business. Nearly all of our revenues are derived by producing products to customer specifications after being awarded a contract through a competitive bidding process. As the commercial aerospace and defense industries continue to consolidate and major contractors seek to streamline supply chains by buying more complete sub-assemblies from fewer suppliers, we have sought to remain competitive not only by providing cost-effective world class service but also by increasing our ability to produce more complex and complete assemblies for our customers.

Our ability to operate profitably is determined by our ability to win new contracts and renewals of existing contracts, and then fulfill these contracts on a timely basis at costs that enable us to generate a profit based upon the agreed upon contract price. Winning a contract generally requires that we submit a bid containing a fixed price for the product or products covered by the contract for an agreed upon period of time. Thus, when submitting bids, we are required to estimate our future costs of production and, since we often rely upon subcontractors, the prices we can obtain from our subcontractors.

While our revenues are largely determined by the number of contracts we are awarded, the volume of product delivered and the price of product under each contract, our costs are determined by a number of factors. The principal factors impacting our costs are the cost of materials and supplies, labor, financing and the efficiency at which we can produce our products. The cost of materials used in the aerospace industry is highly volatile. In addition, the market for the skilled labor we require to operate our plants is highly competitive. The profit margin of the various products we sell varies based upon a number of factors, including the complexity of the product, the intensity of the competition for such product and, in some cases, the ability to deliver replacement parts on short notice. Thus, in assessing our performance from one period to another, a reader must understand that changes in profit margin can be the result of shifts in the mix of products sold.

A very large percentage of the products we produce are used on military as opposed to civilian aircraft. These products can be replacements parts for aircraft already in the fleet of the armed services or for the production of new aircraft. Reductions to the Defense Department budget and decreased usage of aircraft have reduced the demand for both new production and replacement spares. This reduced our sales, particularly in our Complex Machining segment.

The Defense budget proposed for Fiscal Year 2017, beginning on October 1, 2016, approved in December 2016, increases military spending and presumably procurement. Recently President Trump has proposed an additional increase of approximately $50 billion for fiscal year 2018, beginning on October 1, 2017. There is no assurance that defense spending will, in fact, increase in the near future or that the increase will increase demand for the product lines we produce.

Public Offering

On July 12, 2017, we sold 5,175,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per for gross proceeds of $7,762,500 in a firm commitment underwritten public offering (the “Public Offering”). We received net proceeds of approximately $6,819,125 from the sale of our shares in the Public Offering. For additional information concerning the Public Offering and the related Restructuring Transactions, see the discussion under the caption “Liquidity,” below.

Segment Data

We follow Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 280, “Segment Reporting” (“ASC 280”), which establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments in annual and interim financial statements, and requires that companies report financial and descriptive information about their reportable segments based on a management approach. ASC 280 also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers.

We currently divide our operations into three operating segments: Complex Machining; Aerostructures & Electronics; and Turbine Engine Components. Effective January 1, 2015, all operating costs are allocated to our three operating segments. As our businesses continue to develop and evolve we may deem it appropriate to reallocate our companies into different operating segments. Along with our operating subsidiaries, we report the results of our corporate division as an independent segment.

The accounting policies of each of the segments are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. We evaluate performance of each segment based on revenue, gross profit contribution and assets employed.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

Selected Financial Information:

Balance Sheet Data:

The following sets forth the results of operations for each of our segments individually and on a consolidated basis for the periods indicated:

Net Sales:

Consolidated net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were approximately $16,153,000, an increase of $969,000, or 6.4%, compared with $15,184,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase in sales resulted from an increase in our Complex Machining segment of approximately $2,424,000 or 32.5%. This increase in sales was partially offset by decreases in our Turbine Engine Components and Aerostructures & Electronics segments of approximately $615,000 and $840,000, respectively. The decrease in our Turbine Engine Segment in 2017 largely resulted from the inclusion of AMK for three months in 2016 and only one month in 2017. AMK was sold on January 27, 2017. Without AMK revenues of this segment were essentially flat, declining just $38,000 for the quarter.

As indicated in the table below, four customers represented 60.5% and 58.4% of total sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Gross Profit:

Consolidated gross profit from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $2,702,000, a decrease of approximately $119,000, or 4.2%, as compared to gross profit of $2,821,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Consolidated gross profit as a percentage of sales was 16.7% and 18.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Gross profit from operations increased by approximately $1,043,000 in our Complex Machining segment. This increase was offset by declines in gross profit in our Turbine & Engine and Aerostructures & Engineering segments of approximately $239,000 and $922,000, respectively.

Operating Expenses:

Consolidated operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were $3,221,000 and decreased by $1,191,000, or 27.0%, compared to $4,412,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The decrease resulted primarily from a reduction in corporate expense and to a lesser degree the elimination of operating costs for AMK for two months of 2017.

Interest and financing costs for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were approximately $893,000, an increase of approximately $388,000, or 76.8%, compared to $505,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase resulted from increases in debt in the form of subordinated notes bearing interest at higher rates than debt under the PNC Loan Facility and to a lesser degree higher interest rates on the PNC loan facility, offset in part by less principal outstanding on the PNC loans.

Loss before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $(1,154,000), a decrease in the loss of $932,000, or a 44.7% improvement, compared to the loss before income taxes of $(2,086,000) for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Our Complex Machining segment had a pre-tax profit of approximately $1,085,000. Our Aerostructures & Electronics segment experienced a pre-tax loss of approximately $(1,279,000). Our Turbine & Engine segment experienced a pre tax loss of approximately $(827,000).

Net Loss:

Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $(1,154,000), a decrease of $276,000, or 19.3%, compared to net loss of $(1,430,000) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 for the reasons discussed above.

Years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

The results of operations of the businesses we have acquired are included in our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2015 from their respective dates of acquisition; March 1, 2015, in the case of Sterling and September 1, 2015, in the case of Compac.

Selected Financial Information:

Balance Sheet Data:

The following sets forth the results of operations for each of our segments individually and on a consolidated basis for the periods indicated: 

Net Sales:

Consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016 were approximately $66,915,000, a decrease of $13,527,000, or 16.8%, compared with $80,442,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015. Net sales of our Complex Machining segment were approximately $37,124,000, a decrease of $5,232,000, or 12.4%, from $42,356,000 in the prior year. The decline in sales at our Complex Machining segment was due to delays in producing products exacerbated by disruptions in receipt of materials, and reductions in government procurement orders due to Sequestration. Net sales of our Aerostructures & Electronics segment were approximately $18,818,000 and decreased by $8,316,000, or 30.6%, from $27,134,000 in the prior year. This decline can be attributed to decreased volume at each of the divisions within our Aerostructures & Electronics segment other than Compac which experienced an increase in annual sales largely due to the fact that it was owned for all of 2016 as compared to four months in 2015. Approximately $4.2 million of the decrease is attributed to the expected loss of a biennial contract with Raytheon which was awarded in 2015, but not in 2016. An additional $2.2 million of the decline resulted from a delay in the shipment of a single $3 million order received in 2016. The balance of the decline is attributable to delays in producing products. Net sales in our Turbine Engine Components segment were approximately $10,973,000, an increase from net sales of $10,952,000 in the prior year. The stability of sales in our Turbine Engine Components reflects the fact that during 2016 they included the results of both Sterling and AMK, and an increase in sales of $453,000 at AMK was substantially offset by a decrease in sales at Sterling, despite the fact that the results of Sterling were included for only ten months in 2015. AMK was sold in January 2017.

As indicated in the table below, four customers represented 56.4% and four customers represented 59.3% of total sales for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

As indicated in the table below, one customer represented 19.9% and four customers represented 61.1% of gross accounts receivable at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Gross Profit:

Consolidated gross profit from operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $6,720,000, a decrease of approximately $10,561,000, or 61.1%, as compared to gross profit of $17,281,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015. Consolidated gross profit as a percentage of sales was 10.0% and 21.5% for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in gross profit is due to the effects of lower total sales and related absorption of non-variable manufacturing costs into cost of sales, increased slow moving reserves, and less profitable contracts. The decline in gross profit percentage resulted from under absorption of factory overhead expenses. The decrease in consolidated gross profit reflects decreases in each of our operating segments, caused, in the case of our Complex Machining and Aerostructures & Electronics segments, by a substantial reduction in sales.

Selling, General & Administrative (“SG&A”):

Consolidated SG&A costs for the year ended December 31, 2016 totaled approximately $17,509,000 and increased by $952,000 or 5.7% compared to $16,557,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in SG&A costs reflects the addition of a number of management level personnel at the Company’s headquarters. Due to the failure of sales to increase as anticipated, we have begun to take steps to reduce the increase in SG&A costs.

Interest and financing costs of approximately $2,596,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased $738,000 or 39.7% as compared to $1,858,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015. This increase can be attributed to additional amounts of debt incurred from term loans due to the AMK and Sterling acquisitions, the purchase of inventory from Circor Aerospace which was not sold in 2016 and cash used for operations to fund our losses. In addition to increasing our debt in absolute terms, the convertible debt issued during 2016 bears a higher per annum rate of interest than our bank debt. Due to our inability to generate significant cash from operations, however, during 2016 we paid the interest accrued on our convertible debt “in–kind” through the issuance of additional debt, which further increased the amount of our debt outstanding.

We had an income tax expense of $2,112,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to an income tax benefit of $286,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015. The tax provision for 2016 was primarily the result of providing a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax asset.

Net Loss

Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $15,623,000, an increase of $14,791,000, compared to a net loss of $832,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015, for the reasons discussed above.

Impact of Inflation

Inflation has not had a material effect on our results of operations.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We are highly leveraged and rely upon our ability to continue to borrow under our Loan Facility with PNC or to raise debt and equity from third parties to support operations and acquisitions. Substantially all of our assets are pledged as collateral under our Loan Facility. We are required to maintain a lockbox account with PNC, into which substantially all of our cash receipts are paid. If PNC were to cease providing revolving loans to us under the Loan Facility, we would lack funds to continue our operations. Over the past twelve months we have also relied upon our ability to borrow money from certain stockholders and raise debt and equity capital to support our operations. Should we continue to need to borrow funds from our principal stockholders or raise debt or equity, there is no assurance that we will be able to do so or that the terms on which we borrow funds or raise equity will be favorable to us or our existing shareholders.

The Loan Facility has been amended many times during its term. The Loan Facility was amended in June 2016 (the “Twelfth Amendment”), September 2016 (the “Thirteenth Amendment”), January 2017 (the “Fourteenth Amendment”) and June 2017 (the “Fifteenth Amendment”).

The Twelfth Amendment provides for a $33,000,000 revolving loan. In addition, in the Twelfth Amendment the four term loans (Term Loan A, Term Loan B, Term Loan C and Term Loan D) then outstanding were consolidated into a single term loan with the initial principal amount of $7,387,854. Further, in the Twelfth Amendment we acknowledged that there were then outstanding excess advances under the revolver in the amount of $12,500,000. At the closing of the Twelfth Amendment we paid $1,500,000 to reduce the outstanding excess under the revolving loan. We also agreed to reduce the excess advances by $100,000 each week commencing the second week after the closing of the Twelfth Amendment. In connection with the Twelfth Amendment, we paid PNC a fee of $100,000 and reimbursed PNC for the fees and expenses of its counsel.

Under the terms of the Loan Facility, as amended, the revolving loan now bears interest at (a) the sum of the Alternate Base Rate plus one and three-quarters of one percent (1.75%) with respect to Domestic Rate Loans; and (b) the sum of the LIBOR Rate plus four and one-half of one percent (4.50%) with respect to LIBOR Rate Loans. The amount outstanding under the revolving loan (including excess advances) was $24,393,000 and $29,604,000, as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

The Loan Facility was further amended pursuant to the Thirteenth Amendment, to modify the advance rate with respect to our inventory to be the lesser of (i) 75% of the eligible inventory, an increase from 50%, and (ii) 90% of the liquidation value of the eligible inventory, an increase from 85%, subject to the inventory sublimit of $12,500,000 and such reserves as PNC may deem proper. In addition, in the Thirteenth Amendment the lender waived any default resulting from our failure to comply with the minimum EBITDA covenant for the period ended June 30, 2016, consented to the issuance of our 12% Subordinated Convertible Notes and the amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of Preferred Stock and Series A Preferred Stock.

The repayment terms of the Term Loan provided for in the Twelfth Amendment consist of sixty (60) consecutive monthly principal installments, the first fifty-nine (59) of which are in the amount of $123,133 commencing on the first business day of July, 2016, and continuing on the first business day of each month thereafter, with a sixtieth (60th) and final payment of any unpaid balance of principal and interest payable on the last business day of June, 2021.

The terms of the Loan Facility require that, among other things, we maintain a specified Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and maintain a minimum EBITDA for specified periods. In addition, we are limited in the amount of Capital Expenditures we can make. We are also limited to the amount of dividends we can pay our shareholders as defined in the Loan Facility. As of December 31, 2016, we were not in compliance with the minimum EBITDA covenant, the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and the Capital Expenditures covenant. At March 31, 2017, we were not in compliance with the minimum EBITDA covenant.

In connection with the sale of AMK to Meyer Tool, Inc., on January 27, 2017 we, together with our wholly-owned subsidiaries, entered into the Fourteenth Amendment to the Loan Facility which amended certain terms and conditions of the Loan Facility and released AMK from its obligations under the Loan Facility.

The proceeds of the sale of AMK, net of a working adjustment in the amount of ($240,000), were applied as follows: $1,700,000 to the payment of the Term Loan, $1,800,000 to the payment of outstanding revolving loans, and $500,000 to the payment of existing accounts payable. The remaining $260,000 will be applied to outstanding accounts payable on a future date to be determined by PNC or used to reduce the revolving loans. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Loan Facility also waived the noncompliance at September 30, 2016 with the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and the minimum EBITDA covenants for the period then ended, and required that we maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.00, tested quarterly on a consolidated rolling twelve (12) month basis; however, for the quarter ending June 30, 2017, which was to be tested based upon the prior six (6) months, we were required to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.00 to 1.00 and for the quarter ending September 30, 2017, which was to be tested based upon the prior nine (9) months, we were required to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.10 to 1.00. The amendment also reduced the amount to be paid weekly in repayment of excess advances under the revolving credit facility from $100,000 to $50,000 for each Monday during the months of January, February and March of 2017. Thereafter, the weekly payments were to return to $100,000 until such excess advances were repaid in full.

On June 19, 2017, we entered into the Fifteenth Amendment to the Loan Facility, which waived the failure to comply with the minimum EBITDA covenant for the periods ended December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017 and the Capital Expenditures covenant for the period ended December 31, 2016. The amendment also requires that we maintain at all times a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, tested quarterly on a consolidated basis beginning September 30, 2017, as follows: (i) 1.00 to 1.00 for the quarter ending September 30, 2017, tested based upon the prior three (3) months, (ii) 1.05 to 1.00 for the quarter ending December 31, 2017, tested based upon the prior six (6) months and (iii) 1.05 to 1.00 for the quarter ending March 31, 2018, tested based upon the prior nine (9) months and that we maintain EBITDA of not less than $345,000 for the period ending June 30, 2017. The amendment also provided that we were not required to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and that no testing was required to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the periods ending December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017 and that we are not required to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and that no testing will be required of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the period ending June 30, 2017. In addition, the amendment reduces the weekly payments we are required to make to reduce our $2,244,071 over-advance under the revolving credit facility as of June 19, 2017 from $100,000 to $25,000 per week during the period commencing May 22, 2017 through and including July 10, 2017. We paid $50,000 to PNC in connection with the amendment and reimbursed PNC’s counsel fees.

As of March 31, 2017, our outstanding indebtedness to PNC was $23,427,000 and consisted of revolving loans in the amount of $18,847,000 (including excess advances of $3,044,071) and the term loan of $4,580,000, as compared to December 31, 2016, when our debt to PNC was $31,042,000 and consisted of revolving loans of $24,393,000 (including excess advances of $5,694,071) and the term loan of $6,649,000. In addition, as of March 31, 2017 we had capitalized lease obligations to third parties of $3,902,000, as compared to capitalized lease obligations of $4,215,000 as of December 31, 2016.

As of June 30, 2017, our debt to PNC was approximately $23,203,866, and consisted of revolving loans in the amount of $18,993,611 (including excess advances of $2,194,071) and the term loan in the amount of $4,210,254.

Significant Transactions Since January 1, 2016 Which Have Impacted Our Liquidity

Dispositions

On April 11, 2016 we sold our South Windsor, Connecticut property for a purchase price of $1,700,000, less closing adjustments of approximately $200,000, pursuant to a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Contract dated as of December 7, 2015, as amended, and entered into a lease with the purchaser of the property for an initial term of 15 years, with an option to renew the lease for an additional five years. In addition to rent, initially $155,000 per annum, subject to annual escalation increase of 3%, we also will be responsible for real estate taxes and the maintenance of the buildings and the property. The net proceeds from the sale of the property were applied to the amounts owed to PNC.

On January 27, 2017, we sold all of the outstanding shares of AMK to Meyer Tool, Inc., pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 27, 2017, for a purchase price of $4,500,000, net of a working capital adjustment of $(240,000), plus additional quarterly payments, not to exceed $1,500,000, equal to five percent (5%) of Net Revenues of AMK commencing April 1, 2017. The proceeds of the sale were applied in accordance with the terms of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Loan Facility, as discussed above.

AMK, based in South Windsor, Connecticut, is a provider of sophisticated welding and machining services for diversified aerospace and industrial customers which we acquired in October 2014.

Series A Preferred Stock Financing

On May 25, 2016, and June 1, 2016, we completed a private placement of 700,000 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock for $10.00 per share and received gross cash proceeds of $5,250,000, net of $1,750,000 principal amount of our promissory notes exchanged by Michael N. Taglich and Robert F. Taglich, two of our principal stockholders, for shares of Series A Preferred Stock. We had issued the promissory notes to Michael N. Taglich and Robert F. Taglich for amounts borrowed from September 2015 through May 2016. The September 2015 loan bore interest at the rate of 4% per annum and was to be paid on September 7, 2016. The other loans bore interest at the rate of 7% per annum and were to be repaid on June 30, 2016, or, if earlier, upon the sale of the Company’s equity from which it derived proceeds of $1,800,000 or $2,000,000 depending upon the promissory notes issued.

The shares of Series A Preferred Stock have a stated value of $10.00 per share and are initially convertible into shares of common stock at a price of $4.92 per share (subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events). The dividend rate on the Series A Preferred Stock is 12% per annum, payable quarterly. The dividend rate increases to 15% per annum if we issue PIK Shares in lieu of payment of cash dividends payable until June 15, 2018.

Although holders of Series A Preferred Stock may convert their shares into common stock they are unlikely to convert if we are unable to pay cash dividends and the price of the common stock does not increase significantly above $4.92 per share, the conversion price, for a sustained period. We have the right to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock after May 26, 2018 for a redemption price of $10.00, plus accrued and unpaid dividends; however, we may not have sufficient cash available to effect such redemption.

As of June 30, 2017, we had outstanding 1,294,441 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, including 46,010 PIK Shares issued on March 15, 2017 and 46,787 PIK Shares issued on June 15, 2017.

In July 2017, we amended the Certificate of Designation authorizing the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock to provide for the automatic conversion of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock into common stock at a conversion price of $1.50, the offering price of the shares of common stock in the public offering of our shares of common stock consummated on July 12, 2017, subject to stockholder approval in accordance with the applicable rules of the NYSE MKT. In addition, the amendment to the Certificate of Designation eliminated the liquidation preference and quarterly dividend payable to holders of the Series A Preferred Stock. Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock now share ratably with the holders of the common stock on an as-converted basis (2.0325 shares of common stock for each share of Series A Preferred Stock held of record) with respect to dividends declared, paid or set aside for payment, assets available for distribution to stockholders upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs, in addition to voting upon the election of directors and other matters submitted to stockholders for approval, except for matters requiring a class vote of the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock specified in the Certificate of Designation or under applicable law. At a meeting on June 24, 2017, our Board of Directors adopted a further amendment to the Certificate of Designation, subject to approval by holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, to provide for the automatic conversion of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $1.50 per share if stockholders do not approve the Restructuring Transactions at our 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

In connection with the private placement of the Series A Preferred Stock, we incurred approximately $606,000 of direct offering costs and $57,000 in legal expenses and granted to the placement agents warrants to purchase 8% of the number of shares of our common stock (113,820 shares) issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock sold in the offering. The warrants are exercisable in whole or in part, at an initial exercise price per share of $6.15, and are exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis commencing on November 26, 2016 and expiring on May 26, 2021. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable under the warrants are subject to adjustments for stock dividends, splits, combinations and similar events.

Of the proceeds generated by the sale of our shares of Series A Preferred Stock, $1,500,000 was paid to PNC to reduce the amount outstanding under our Loan Facility.

12% Subordinated Convertible Note Financing

In August 2016, we completed the private placement of $2,720,000 principal amount of our 12% Subordinated Convertible Notes due December 31, 2017 (the “12% Notes”), together with warrants to purchase an aggregate of 110,658 shares of common stock, for a total purchase price of $2,720,000, from which we derived net proceeds of approximately $2,319,800, which was used to pay down our indebtedness under the Loan Facility and for working capital. We also issued to Michael N. Taglich a 12% Note in the principal amount of $1,520,713, together with warrants to purchase 61,817 shares of common stock, upon surrender for cancellation of promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $1,500,000, together with accrued interest thereon and on notes previously exchanged for Series A Preferred Stock of $20,713. We had issued the promissory notes to Michael N. Taglich for amounts borrowed in August 2016. The promissory notes bore interest at the rate of 7% per annum and were to be repaid on December 31, 2016, or, if earlier, upon the sale of our equity securities from which we derived proceeds of $2,000,000. In addition, we issued to Robert F. Taglich a 12% Note in the principal amount of $4,373, together with warrants to purchase 177 shares of common stock, in consideration of the forgiveness of interest of $4,373 accrued on notes previously exchanged for Series A Preferred Stock.

The 12% Notes provided for the automatic conversion of the principal and accrued interest of the 12% Notes into shares of Series A Preferred Stock at a price of $10.00 per share, the stated value of the Series A Preferred Stock, upon the filing of an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation increasing the number of shares of preferred stock we are authorized to issue from 1,000,000 shares to 3,000,000 shares, including 2,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Charter Amendment”). We issued 438,770 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to the holders of the 12% Notes on November 30, 2016, the date we filed the certificate of amendment effecting the Charter Amendment. As a result of the automatic conversion of the 12% Notes into shares of Series A Preferred Stock, no 12% Notes are outstanding.

As compensation for its services as placement agent for the offering of the 12% Notes, we paid Taglich Brothers, Inc. (“Taglich Brothers”) a fee of $295,400 and issued to Taglich Brothers five-year warrants to purchase 68,617 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $6.15, subject to certain anti-dilution and other adjustments, including stock splits, and in the event of certain fundamental transactions such as mergers and other business combinations.

Private Placements of 8% Subordinated Convertible Notes

From November 23, 2016 through March 21, 2017, we received gross proceeds of $4,775,000 from the sale of our 8% Notes, together with warrants to purchase a total of 383,032 shares of our common stock, in private placement transactions with accredited investors (the “8% Note Offerings”). In connection with the 8% Notes offerings, we issued 8% Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $382,000 to Taglich Brothers, placement agent for the 8% Note Offerings, in lieu of payment of cash compensation for sales commissions, together with warrants to purchase a total of 180,977 shares of our common stock. Of the $5,147,000 principal amount of 8% Notes issued in connection with the Note Offerings, $2,781,000 principal amount is due November 30, 2018 (the “2018 Notes”) and $2,366,000 principal amount is due January 31, 2019 (the “2019 Notes”). Payment of the principal and accrued interest on the 8% Notes are junior and subordinate in right of payment to our indebtedness under the Loan Facility.

Interest on the outstanding principal of the 2018 Notes is payable quarterly commencing February 28, 2017 at the annual rate of 8%, in cash, or if we are prohibited by applicable law or PNC, our principal lender under our Loan Facility, from paying interest in cash, or we otherwise elect to do so, we may pay accrued interest, in additional 2018 Notes (“PIK Notes”), provided that if accrued interest with respect to the 2018 Notes issued in December 2018 (which represented approximately $1,269,000 in principal amount when issued in December 2016, and as of May 31, 2017, represented approximately $1,336,770 in principal amount after giving effect to the issuance of PIK Notes) is paid in additional 2018 Notes, interest for that quarterly interest payment will be calculated at the rate of 12% per annum. Upon the occurrence and continuation of an event of default, interest shall accrue at the rate of 12% per annum.

Interest on the 2019 Notes is payable on the outstanding principal amount thereof at the annual rate of 8%, payable quarterly commencing May 31, 2017, in cash, or if we are prohibited by applicable law or PNC, our principal lender under our Loan Facility, from paying interest in cash, or we otherwise elect to do so, we may pay accrued interest, in additional 2019 Notes. Upon the occurrence and continuation of an event of default, interest shall accrue at the rate of 12% per annum.

Since covenant defaults under our Loan Facility have prohibited us from paying accrued interest in cash on our 8% Notes, we have paid accrued interest on the 8% Notes through the issuance of additional Notes. We intend to pay accrued interest on the 8% Notes for the interest period ending August 15, 2017 in cash; however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so.

On February 28, 2017, we issued an additional $61,596 principal amount of 2018 Notes in payment of accrued interest. As of March 1, 2017, we had $5,262,596 principal amount of 8% Notes outstanding, consisting of $2,842,596 principal amount of 2018 Notes and $2,420,000 principal amount of 2019 Notes.

On May 31, 2017, we issued 2018 Notes and 2019 Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $68,871 and $72,285, respectively, in lieu of cash payment of accrued interest for the period then ended.

The outstanding principal amount plus accrued interest on the 8% Notes is convertible at the option of the holder into shares of common stock at conversion prices ranging from $2.25 to $4.00 per share, subject to certain anti-dilution and other adjustments, including stock splits, and in the event of certain fundamental transactions such as mergers and other business combinations.

For a more detailed description of the 8% Notes, see “Description of Securities – 8% Subordinated Convertible Notes.”

The exercise price of the warrants issued in connection with the 8% Note Offerings ranges from $3.00 to $4.53 per share, subject to certain anti-dilution and other adjustments, including stock splits, distributions in respect of the common stock and in the event of certain fundamental transactions such as mergers and other business combinations, and may be exercised on a cashless basis for a lesser number of shares depending upon prevailing market prices at the time of exercise. Of these warrants, 320,702 warrants may be exercised until November 30, 2021 and 243,307 warrants may be exercised until January 31, 2022.

Recent Loans from Principal Stockholders

On March 17, 2017, we borrowed $200,000 and $300,000 from each of Michael N. Taglich and Robert F. Taglich, respectively, directors and principal stockholders of our company, and issued our promissory notes in the principal amounts of $200,000 and $300,000, respectively, to evidence our obligation to repay that indebtedness (the “Taglich Notes”). The Taglich Notes bear interest at the rate of 7% per annum and are payable on March 17, 2017. The Taglich Notes have been amended to provide for the automatic conversion of the indebtedness evidenced thereby into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $1.50 per share, the public offering price of the shares of our common stock sold in the Public Offering, following the stockholder vote on the Restructuring Transactions at our 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, even if the Restructuring Transactions are not approved by stockholders in accordance with applicable rules of the NYSE MKT.

On May 2 and 10, 2017, we borrowed an aggregate of $1,500,000 from Michael N. Taglich and Robert F. Taglich, each of whom loaned us $750,000. The demand loans were exchanged for May 2018 Notes in the same principal amount of indebtedness.

May Note Financing

On May 12 and May 19, 2017, we issued and sold to a total of 17 accredited investors (including Michael N. Taglich and Robert F. Taglich individually and a partnership of which they are partners), our May 2018 Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $4,158,624, together with warrants to purchase an aggregate of 501,039 shares of common stock, for gross proceeds (net of the exchange of indebtedness totaling $1,503,288 due to Michael N. Taglich and Robert F. Taglich for working capital advances made on May 2 and 10, 2017) of $2,534,196. Roth Capital LLC and Taglich Brothers acted as placement agents in connection with the sale of the May 2018 Notes and warrants for which they are to be paid commissions in the aggregate amount of $191,155.

The May 2018 Notes and warrants were issued for a purchase price equal to 97% of the principal amount of the May 2018 Notes. The principal amount of each May 2018 Note will be increased by 2% for each 30 days it remains outstanding commencing August 1, 2017. Upon the occurrence of, and during the continuance of an Event of Default (as defined in the May 2018 Notes), the May 2018 Notes will accrue late interest at the rate of 10% per annum. Payment of the principal and accrued interest, if any, on the May 2018 Notes is junior and subordinate in right of payment to our indebtedness under the Loan Facility.

The principal amount, together with accrued interest, if any, of the May 2018 Notes, when issued, were convertible into shares of common stock until November 12, 2017 at a conversion price of $2.49 per share, subject to anti-dilution and other adjustments for stock splits and certain fundamental transactions, including recapitalizations, mergers and other business combination transactions (the “Fixed Conversion Price”), and thereafter at the lower of the Fixed Conversion Price and 75% of the five (5) Weighted Average Prices (as defined in the May 2018 Notes) of the common stock during the five consecutive trading day period ending on the trading day immediately preceding the day of a request by the holder for conversion of the May 2018 Note. We have the right to redeem all, or a portion of (on a pro rata basis), the May 2018 Notes upon written notice to the holders not less than three trading days prior to the applicable redemption date.

We issued warrants to purchase 501,039 shares of common stock as part of the private placement of the May 2018 Notes. The warrants, when issued, were exercisable at an initial exercise price of $2.49 per share until May 12, 2022, and may be exercised on a cashless basis for a lesser number of shares based upon prevailing market prices when exercised. The exercise price of the warrants is subject to anti-dilution and other adjustments, including stock splits, and in the event of certain fundamental transactions such as recapitalizations, mergers and other business combination transactions. In accordance with the terms of the warrants, the exercise price was reduced to $1.50 per share, the public offering price of the shares of common stock sold in a Public Offering.

Effect of the Public Offering and Restructuring Transactions on our Capitalization

On July 12, 2017, we sold 5,175,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share for gross proceeds of $7,762,500 in the Public Offering. We received net proceeds of approximately $6,819,125 from the sale of our shares in the Public Offering, of which approximately $4,000,000 was used to pay outstanding trade payable, $463,501 was used to redeem an equal principal amount of May 2018 Notes at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof and approximately $2,355,624 was added to our working capital.

In connection with the Public Offering, approximately $1,860,908 aggregate principal amount of the May 2018 Notes were converted into an aggregate of 1,240,605 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $1.50 per share, the public offering price of the shares sold in the Public Offering.

In addition, the Restructuring Transactions, described below, contemplated by the Public Offering, are to be effected at a conversion price of $1.50 per share, the public offering price of the shares sold in the Public Offering, following a stockholder vote thereon at our 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which we expect to hold in September 2017:

Upon consummation of the Restructuring Transactions, we will have outstanding approximately 24,252,852 shares of common stock and no shares of preferred stock. In addition, other than the indebtedness under our Loan Facility, which as of June 30 2017, was approximately $23,203,866, our only other indebtedness for money borrowed is the indebtedness for our 8% Notes, which as of May 31, 2017 was $5,359,420.

Cash Flow

The following table summarizes our net cash flow from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated below (in thousands):

Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of our net income (loss) adjusted for certain non-cash items and changes to working capital items.

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, our net cash provided by operating activities of $900,000 was comprised of a net loss of $1,154,000 offset by a positive adjustment of $1,258,000 provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities, plus a net positive adjustment for non-cash items of $796,000. Adjustments for non-cash items consisted primarily of depreciation of property and equipment of $728,000, amortization of capitalized engineering costs, intangibles and other items of $616,000. These non-cash items were offset by $10,000 of deferred gain on the sale of real estate, forfeiture of non-cash compensation of $73,000, bad debt recovery of $14,000 and $451,000 from the gain on sale of our AMK subsidiary. The net decrease in operating assets and liabilities consisted of a net decrease in operating assets of $2,097,000 and a net decrease in operating liabilities of $839,000. The net decrease in operating assets was comprised of a decrease in accounts receivable of $578,000 due to the timing of shipments to and cash receipts from customers, an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $102,000, an increase in deposits and other assets of $276,000, a decrease in prepaid taxes of 178,000 and decrease in inventory of $1,719,000. The net decrease in operating liabilities was comprised of decreases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $621,000 due to the timing of the receipt and payment of invoices, and increases in deferred rent of $6,000 and a decrease of deferred revenue of $224,000.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, our net cash used in operating activities of $692,000 was comprised of a net loss of $15,623,000 offset by a $6,712,000 positive adjustment provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities plus a net positive adjustment for non-cash items of $8,219,000. Adjustments for non-cash items consisted primarily of depreciation of property and equipment of $3,347,000, amortization of capitalized engineering costs, intangibles and other items of $2,229,000, bad debt expense of $274,000, representing amounts reserved for as potentially uncollectible, and non-cash compensation of $167,000, deferred income taxes of $2,063,000, loss on sale of fixed assets held for sale of $5,000, loss on extinguishment of debt of $172,000, and prepaid taxes of $126,000. These non-cash items were offset by $38,000 of deferred gain on the sale of real estate. The increase in operating assets and liabilities consisted of a net decrease in operating assets of $2,045,000 and a net increase in operating liabilities of $4,667,000. The increase in operating assets was comprised of an increase in inventory of $2,902,000, and a net decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and deposits and other assets of $394,000, partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable of $4,616,000. The net increase in operating liabilities was comprised of increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $4,495,000 due to the timing of the receipt and payment of invoices, an increase in deferred rent of $82,000, and an increase in deferred revenue of $84,000, partially offset by, an increase in income taxes payable of $6,000.

Cash Used in Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities consists of capital expenditures for property and equipment, capitalized engineering costs and the cash received from the businesses we sold. A description of capitalized engineering costs can be found below and in Note 3 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016.

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, cash provided by investing activities was $3,926,000. This was comprised of the proceeds from the sale of the AMK subsidiary of $4,260,000 offset by $245,000 for capitalized engineering costs and $89,000 for the purchase of property and equipment.

For the year ended December 31, 2016 net cash used in investing activities was $924,000. This was comprised of $963,000 for capitalized engineering costs, $1,632,000 for the purchase of property and equipment, partially offset by $1,671,000 in proceeds from the sale of fixed assets.

Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities consists of the borrowings and repayments under our credit facilities with our senior lender, increases in and repayments of capital lease obligations and other notes payable.

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, cash used by financing activities was $5,087,000. This was comprised of repayments of $2,069,000 on our term loan, $5,545,000 on our revolving loans, $173,000 on our capital lease obligations, offset by proceeds from notes payable issuances of $850,000 and $1,850,000.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, net cash provided by financing activities was $2,391,000. This was comprised of proceeds of $4,500,000 and $3,695,000 from the issuance of notes, proceeds from the issuance of Series A Preferred of $5,250,000 reduced by repayments of $5,211,000 under our revolving credit facility, repayments on our term loans of $3,184,000, repayments under our capital leases of $1,226,000, expense for issuance of preferred stock of $663,000, expense for issuance of debt of $547,000 and deferred financing costs of $223,000.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table sets forth our future contractual obligations as of December 31, 2016:

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

Going Concern

We suffered net losses from operations of $10,789,000 and $519,000 and net losses of $15,623,000 and $1,154,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016 and the three months ended March 31, 2017, respectively. We also had negative cash flows from operations for the year ended December 31, 2016. In addition, in 2015 we ceased paying dividends on our common stock and in 2016 disposed of the real estate on which one of our operating subsidiaries was located through a sale leaseback transaction, and in January 2017 sold this operating subsidiary. During the year ended December 31, 2016 and subsequent thereto, we sold debt and equity securities to secure funds to operate. Since September 2016, we have been issuing additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock in lieu of cash payment of accrued dividends on outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and since February 2017 have issued additional convertible notes in lieu of cash payment of accrued interest on outstanding convertible notes. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017 we were not in compliance with two financial covenants under our Loan Facility.

On June 19, 2017, we entered into the Fifteenth Amendment to the Loan Facility, which waived the failure to comply with the minimum EBITDA covenant for the periods ended December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017 and the Capital Expenditures covenant for the period ended December 31, 2016. The amendment also requires that we maintain at all times a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, tested quarterly on a consolidated basis beginning September 30, 2017, as follows: (i) 1.00 to 1.00 for the quarter ending September 30, 2017, tested based upon the prior three (3) months, (ii) 1.05 to 1.00 for the quarter ending December 31, 2017, tested based upon the prior six (6) months and (iii) 1.05 to 1.00 for the quarter ending March 31, 2018, tested based upon the prior nine (9) months and that we maintain EBITDA of not less than $345,000 for the period ending June 30, 2017. The amendment also provided that we were not required to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and that no testing was required to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the periods ending December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017 and that we are not required to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and that no testing will be required of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the period ending June 30, 2017.

The continuation of our business is dependent upon future issuances of equity or other financing to fund ongoing operations. Although no assurances can be given, management believes that the net proceeds from the Public Offering, together with borrowings under the Loan Facility and anticipated cash flow, should provide the necessary funding for us to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

Critical Accounting Policies

We have identified the policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our financial results.

Inventory Valuation

For annual reporting, the Company values inventory at the lower of cost on a first-in-first-out basis or market.

The Company presents inventory net of progress billings in accordance with the specified contractual arrangements with the United States Government, which results in the transfer of title of the related inventory from the Company to the United States Government, when such progress payments are received.

The Company does not take physical inventories at interim quarterly reporting periods. Approximately 85% of the inventory value at March 31, 2017 has been estimated using a gross profit percentage based on sales of previous periods to the net sales of the current period. The remainder of the inventory value at March 31, 2017 is estimated based on the Company’s standard cost perpetual inventory system. Adjustments to reconcile the annual physical inventory to the Company’s books are treated as changes in accounting estimates and are recorded in the fourth quarter. The Company valued inventory at December 31, 2016 at the lower of cost on a first-in-first-out basis or market.

We generally purchase raw materials and supplies uniquely suited to the production of larger more complex parts, such as landing gear, only when non-cancellable contracts for orders have been received for finished goods. We occasionally produce larger more complex products, such as landing gear, in excess of purchase order quantities in anticipation of future purchase order demand. Historically this excess has been used in fulfilling future purchase orders. We purchase supplies and materials useful in a variety of products as deemed necessary even though orders have not been received. The Company periodically evaluates inventory items that are not secured by purchase orders and establishes reserves for obsolescence accordingly. The Company also reserves for excess quantities, slow-moving goods, and for other impairments of value.

The Company presents inventory net of progress billings in accordance with the specified contractual arrangements with the United States Government, which results in the transfer of title of the related inventory from the Company to the United States Government, when such progress payments are received.

Capitalized Engineering Costs

The Company has contractual agreements with customers to produce parts, which the customers design. Though the Company has not designed and thus has no proprietary ownership of the parts, the manufacturing of these parts requires pre-production engineering and programming of our machines. The pre-production costs associated with a particular contract are capitalized and then amortized beginning with the first shipment of product pursuant to such contract. These costs are amortized on a straight line basis over the shorter of the estimated length of the contract, or three years.

If the Company is reimbursed for all or a portion of the pre-production expenses associated with a particular contract, only the unreimbursed portion would be capitalized. The Company may also progress bill customers for certain engineering costs being incurred. Such billings are recorded as progress billings (a reduction of the associated inventory) until the appropriate revenue recognition criteria have been met. The Terms and Conditions contained in customer purchase orders may provide for liquidated damages in the event that a stop-work order is issued prior to the final delivery of the product.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, “Revenue Recognition.” The Company recognizes revenue when products are shipped and/or the customer takes ownership and assumes risk of loss, collection of the relevant receivable is probable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, and the sales price is fixed or determinable. Payments received in advance from customers for products delivered are recorded as customer deposits until earned, at which time revenue is recognized. The Terms and Conditions contained in our customer purchase orders often provide for liquidated damages in the event that a stop work order is issued prior to the final delivery. The Company utilizes a Returned Merchandise Authorization or RMA process for determining whether to accept returned products. Customer requests to return products are reviewed by the contracts department and if the request is approved, a credit is issued upon receipt of the product. Net sales represent gross sales less returns and allowances. Freight out is included in operating expenses.

The Company recognizes certain revenues under a bill and hold arrangement with two of its large customers. For any requested bill and hold arrangement, the Company makes an evaluation as to whether the bill and hold arrangement qualifies for revenue recognition. The customer must initiate the request for the bill and hold arrangement. The customer must have made this request in writing in addition to their fixed commitment to purchase the item. The risk of ownership has passed to the customer, payment terms are not modified and payment will be made as if the goods had shipped.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with accounting guidance now codified as FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires that the Company recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax benefit (expense) results from the change in net deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The Company accounts for uncertainties in income taxes under the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10-05, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” The ASC clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. The ASC prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The ASC provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation expense in accordance with FASB ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” Under the fair value recognition provision of the ASC, stock-based compensation cost is estimated at the grant date based on the fair value of the award. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options and warrants granted using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the acquisition cost of businesses over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested at least annually for impairment, or if circumstances change that will more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount.

The Company accounts for the impairment of goodwill under the provisions of ASU 2011-08 (“ASU 2011-08”), “Intangibles Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment.” ASU 2011-08 updated the guidance on the periodic testing of goodwill for impairment. The updated guidance gives companies the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.

The Company performs impairment testing for goodwill annually, or more frequently when indicators of impairment exist, using a three-step approach. Step “zero” is a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Step one compares the fair value of the net assets of the relevant reporting unit (calculated using a discounted cash flow method) to its carrying value, a second step is performed to compute the amount of the impairment. In this process, a fair value for goodwill is estimated, based in part on the fair value of the operations, and is compared to its carrying value. The shortfall of the fair value below carrying value represents the amount of goodwill impairment.

Long-Lived and Intangible Assets

Identifiable intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the period of expected benefit. Long-lived assets and intangible assets subject to amortization to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may be impaired. The Company records an impairment loss if the undiscounted future cash flows are found to be less than the carrying amount of the asset. If an impairment loss has occurred, a charge is recorded to reduce the carrying amount of the asset to fair value. There has been no impairment as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Subtopic 825-10)” (“ASU 2016-01”).The main objective of ASU 2016-01 is enhancing the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. The amendments address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect the adoption of this amended to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). The main objective of ASU 2016-02 is to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. To meet that objective, the FASB is amending the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and creating Topic 842, Leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect the adoption of this amended to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment” (“ASU 2016-09”). ASU 2016-09 is part of the FASB Simplification Initiative. The objective of the Simplification Initiative is to identify, evaluate, and improve areas of generally accepted accounting principles for which cost and complexity can be reduced while maintaining or improving the usefulness of the information provided to users of financial statements. ASU 2016-09 will affect all entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. The areas for simplification involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company adopted this ASU during the first quarter of 2017, and the adoption did not materially impact its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2016-10”). The core principle of the guidance in Topic 606 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services

to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The amendments in ASU 2016-10 affect the guidance in ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, which is not yet effective. The effective date and transition requirements of ASU 2016-10 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of ASU 2014-09. They are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of these amendments on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. The amendments do not change the core revenue recognition principle in Topic 606. The amendments provide clarifying guidance in certain arrow areas and add some practical expedients. These amendments are effective at the same date that Topic 606 is effective. Topic 606 is effective for public entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods therein (i.e., January 1, 2018, for a calendar year entity). Topic 606 is effective for nonpublic entities one year later. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of the amendments to Topic 606 and these amendments on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash, which clarifies the presentation requirements of restricted cash within the statement of cash flows. The changes in restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents during the period should be included in the beginning and ending cash and cash equivalents balance reconciliation on the statement of cash flows. When cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents are presented in more than one-line item within the statement of financial position, an entity shall calculate a total cash amount in a narrative or tabular format that agrees to the amount shown on the statement of cash flows. Details on the nature and amounts of restricted cash should also be disclosed. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on our financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01 (“ASU 2017-01”), Business Combinations, which clarifies the definition of a business, particularly when evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or dispositions of assets or businesses. The first part of the guidance provides a screen to determine when a set is not a business; the second part of the guidance provides a framework to evaluate whether both an input and a substantive process are present. The guidance will be effective after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for transactions that have not been reported in issued financial statements. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this update on the presentation of these financial statements.

In January 2017, FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment, Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires determining the implied fair value of goodwill and comparing it with its carrying amount has been eliminated. Thus, the goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount (i.e., what was previously referred to as Step 1). In addition, ASU No. 2017-04 requires entities having one or more reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts to disclose (1) the identity of such reporting units, (2) the amount of goodwill allocated to each, and (3) in which reportable segment the reporting unit is included. ASU No. 2017-04 is effective as follows: (1) for a public business entity that is an SEC filer for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on our financial statements.

The Company does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

JOBS Act

On April 5, 2012, the JOBS Act was signed into law. The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an “emerging growth company,” we may, under Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act, delay adoption of new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies until such standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We may take advantage of this extended transition period until the first to occur of the date that we (i) are no longer an “emerging growth company” or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of this extended transition period. We have elected to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Our consolidated financial statements may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. Until the date that we are no longer an “emerging growth company” or affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the exemption provided by Securities Act Section 7(a)(2)(B), upon issuance of a new or revised accounting standard that applies to our consolidated financial statements and that has a different effective date for public and private companies, we will disclose the date on which adoption is required for non-emerging growth companies and the date on which we will adopt the recently issued accounting standard.

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Our directors and executive officers are:

Peter D. Rettaliata has been our Acting President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2, 2017, and has been a director of our company since 2005. He served as our President and Chief Executive Officer from November 30, 2005 to December 31, 2014. He also served as the President of our wholly-owned subsidiary, AIM, from 1994 to 2008. Prior to his involvement at AIM, Mr. Rettaliata was employed by Grumman Aerospace Corporation for twenty-two years. Professionally, Mr. Rettaliata has served as the Chairman of “ADDAPT”, an organization of regional aerospace companies, as a member of the Board of Governors of the Aerospace Industries Association, and as a member of the Executive Committee of the AIA Supplier Council. He is a graduate of Niagara University where he received a B.A. in History and Harvard Business School where he completed the PMD Program. Mr. Rettaliata’s extensive experience in the aerospace industry and his knowledge of our operations qualify him to serve as a Director.

Michael E. Recca has been our Chief Financial Officer since October 1, 2016. Mr. Recca has been engaged by us since September 2008 in a variety of positions related to our capital finance and acquisition programs. Most recently he served as Chief of Corporate Development & Capital Markets, a position in which he directed our acquisition program and coordinated with our lenders. Mr. Recca received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the SUNY Stony Brook and an MBA from Columbia University.

Michael N. Taglich has been Chairman of our Board of Directors since September 22, 2008. He is Chairman and President of Taglich Brothers, a New York City based securities firm which he co-founded in 1992 and which is focused on public and private micro-cap companies.  Mr. Taglich is currently Chairman of the Board of Mare Island Dry Dock LLC, a company engaged in ship repair services, and BioVentrix, Inc., a privately held medical device company whose products are directed at heart failure. He also serves as a Director of Bridgeline Digital Inc., a publicly traded company, Icagen Inc., a reporting but not trading company engaged in early stage pharmaceutical research, Decision Point Systems Inc., a private company engaged in Field service automation, Dilon Technologies, a private medical device company and Autonet Mobile Inc., a private company focused on connecting automobiles to the internet.   Mr. Taglich’s extensive experience in the capital markets and his knowledge of the general industry qualify him to serve as a Director.

Seymour G. Siegel has been a director of our company since 2005. A Certified Public Accountant no longer in practice, he was a principal emeritus at Rothstein Kass (now KPMG), an international firm of accountants and consultants until July 2014. Mr. Siegel was a founder of Siegel Rich & Co., CPAs, which eventually merged with what is now known as WeiserMazars LLP, where he was a senior partner until January 1995, when he sold his interest in the firm and co-founded a business advisory firm which later became a part of Rothstein Kass. In addition to serving as a Director and Chairman of the Audit Committees of our Board, Mr. Siegel also serves as a Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Root 9B Technologies Inc. Mr. Siegel received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the Bernard M. Baruch School of the City College of New York. Mr. Siegel’s extensive knowledge and experience in accounting matters and familiarity with the issues of manufacturing businesses qualify him to serve as a Director.

Robert F. Taglich has been a director of our company since 2008. He is a Managing Director of Taglich Brothers, which he co-founded in 1992. Prior to founding Taglich Brothers, Mr. Taglich was a Vice President at Weatherly Securities. Mr. Taglich has served in various positions in the brokerage securities industry for the past 25 years. Mr. Taglich is a Director of Bridgeline Digital, Inc., a publicly traded company He also serves on the board of privately held BioVentrix, Inc., a medical device company whose products are directed at heart failure. Mr. Taglich holds a Bachelor’s degree from New York University. Mr. Taglich’s extensive experience in the capital markets and his knowledge of the aerospace industry qualify him to serve as a Director.

David J. Buonanno has been a director of our company since 2008. He is the Founder and President of Buonanno Enterprises Consulting, providing strategic management, supply chain/operations and recruitment services to aerospace and defense industry clients. Mr. Buonanno has extensive experience in manufacturing, supply management and operations. He was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft, Inc., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, as Vice President, Supply Management and International Offset (from January 1997 to July 2006) and as Director, Systems Subcontracts (from November 1992 to January 1997). From May 1987 to November 1992, he was employed by General Electric Company serving as Operations Manager and Manager, Program Materials Management of GE’s Astro-Space Division. From June 1977 to May 1987, he was employed by RCA and affiliated companies. Mr. Buonanno attended Lehigh University College of Electrical Engineering and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Rutgers University. He completed the Program for Management Development at Harvard Business School in 1996. Mr. Buonanno’s extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industries and familiarity with the operations of companies in the industry qualify him to serve as a Director.

Robert C. Schroeder has been a director of our company since 2008. He is Vice President - Investment Banking of Taglich Brothers and specializes in advisory services and capital raising for small public and private companies. Mr. Schroeder joined Taglich Brothers in April 1993 as an Equity Analyst publishing sell-side research. Prior to joining Taglich Brothers, he served in various positions in the brokerage and public accounting industry. Mr. Schroeder also serves as a director of the following publicly traded companies: DecisionPoint Systems, Inc., a leading provider and integrator of Enterprise Mobility, Wireless Applications and RFID solutions, and Intellinetics, Inc., a provider of cloud-based enterprise content management solutions. Mr. Schroeder received a B.S. degree in accounting and economics from New York University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research and a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts. Mr. Schroeder’s extensive experience in the capital markets qualify him to serve as a Director.

Michael Brand has been a director of our company since 2012, and since March 2017 has served as a consultant to our company focused on day to day production issues, scheduling of the products to be manufactured and related operational issues such as the maintenance of appropriate inventory levels. He was the President of Goodrich Landing Gear, a unit of Goodrich Corporation, from July 2005 to June 2012. Prior to joining Goodrich for over 25 years he held senior management positions in the Aerospace industry. He began his career at General Electric Corporation and rose to senior management in its jet engine manufacturing operations. Mr. Brand is a graduate of Clarkson University, with advanced degrees and certificates from Xavier University and the Wharton School. Mr. Brand’s extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industries and familiarity with the operations of companies in the industry qualify him to serve as a Director.

Michael N. Taglich and Robert F. Taglich are brothers.

All directors hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. Officers are elected by and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Employee directors do not receive any compensation for their services as directors. Non-employee directors are entitled to receive compensation per year for serving as directors and may receive option grants from our company.

Information Concerning the Board of Directors

Board Leadership Structure and Risk Oversight

The Board does not have a policy requiring separation of the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Nevertheless, Michael N. Taglich is Chairman of the Board and Peter D. Rettaliata is Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

The Board has determined that a non-employee director serving as Chairman is in the best interests of our stockholders at this time. This structure ensures a greater role of non-employee Directors in the active oversight of our business, including risk management oversight, and in setting agendas and establishing Board priorities and procedures. This structure also allows the Chief Executive Officer to focus to a greater extent on the management of our day-to-day operations.

The Board of Directors as a whole is responsible for consideration and oversight of risks facing the Company, and is responsible for ensuring that material risks are identified and managed appropriately. Certain risks are overseen by committees of the Board of Directors and these committees make reports to the full Board of Directors, including reports on noteworthy risk-management issues. Members of the Company’s senior management team regularly report to the full Board about their areas of responsibility and a component of these reports is risk within the area of responsibility and the steps management has taken to monitor and control such exposures. Additional review or reporting on risks is conducted as needed or as requested by the Board or one of its committees.

Board Independence

Our Board of Directors has determined that Robert Schroeder, Seymour G. Siegel, David Buonanno and Michael Brand are “independent directors” within the meaning of NYSE MKT Rule 803A(2).

Director Compensation

Non-employee Directors are entitled to receive compensation for serving as directors and may receive option grants from our company. Each Director also is entitled to be repaid or prepaid all traveling, hotel and incidental expenses reasonably incurred or expected to be incurred in attending meetings of our Board of Directors or committees of our Board of Directors or shareholder meetings or otherwise in connection with the discharge of his duties as a Director. The compensation committee will assist the directors in reviewing and approving the compensation structure for our directors.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the compensation paid to, earned by or accrued for, our directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

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(1) Consulting/advisory fees.

Board Meetings; Committees and Membership

The Board of Directors held four meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (“fiscal 2016”). During fiscal 2016, each of the directors then in office attended more than 75% of the aggregate of (i) the total number of meetings of the Board of Directors and (ii) the total number of meetings of all committees of the Board on which such director served.

We maintain the following committees of the Board of Directors: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating Committee. Each committee is comprised entirely of directors who are “independent” within the meaning of NYSE MKT Rule 803A(2). Each committee acts pursuant to a separate written charter, and each such charter has been adopted and approved by the Board of Directors. Copies of the committee charters are available on our website at airindustriesgroup.com under the heading “Investor Relations.”

Audit Committee. Messrs. Siegel, Schroeder and Buonanno are members of the Audit Committee. Mr. Siegel serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee and also qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as that term is defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. The Board has determined that each member of our Audit Committee meets the financial literacy requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and SEC rules and the independence requirements under NYSE MKT Rule 803A(2).

Our Audit Committee is responsible for preparing reports, statements and charters of audit committees required by the federal securities laws, as well as:

Compensation Committee. Our Compensation Committee is composed of Messrs. Siegel, Buonanno and Brand. The Compensation Committee is responsible for:

Nominating Committee. Our Nominating Committee is composed of Messrs. Schroeder, Siegel and Brand. The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to seek and nominate qualified candidates for election or appointment to our Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee will seek candidates for election and appointment that possess the integrity, leadership skills and competency required to direct and oversee the Company’s management in the best interests of its stockholders, customers, employees, communities it serves and other affected parties.

A candidate must be willing to regularly attend Committee and Board of Directors meetings, to develop a strong understanding of the Company, its businesses and its requirements, to contribute his or her time and knowledge to the Company and to be prepared to exercise his or her duties with skill and care. In addition, each candidate should have an understanding of all corporate governance concepts and the legal duties of a director of a public company.

Stockholders may contact the Nominating Committee Chairman, the Chairman of the Board or the Corporate Secretary in writing when proposing a nominee. This correspondence should include a detailed description of the proposed nominee’s qualifications and a method to contact that nominee if the Nominating Committee so chooses.

Stockholder Communications

Any stockholder who desires to contact any of our Directors can write to Air Industries Group, 360 Motor Parkway, Suite 100, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Attention: Stockholder Relations. Your letter should indicate that you are an Air Industries Group stockholder. Depending on the subject matter, our stockholder relations personnel will:

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a written code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officers, senior financial officers and persons performing similar functions. Upon written request to our corporate secretary, we will provide you with a copy of our code of ethics, without cost.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Summary Compensation Table

The following summary compensation table shows, for the periods indicated, information regarding the compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our principal executive officer and our chief accounting officer (our only other executive officer whose compensation exceeded $100,000), for all services rendered in all capacities to our company and its subsidiaries. The individuals listed in the following table are referred to herein collectively as our “named executive officers.”

Executive Compensation Table

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