Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Sypris Solutions (SYPR):

• For its electronics segment, it's like a specialized Jabil for defense and aerospace electronics manufacturing.
• For its industrial segment, it's like a specialized Eaton for heavy truck and energy components.

• Heavy-Duty Truck Components: Manufactures forged and machined components for heavy-duty trucks, automotive, off-highway, and industrial markets.
• Oil & Gas Pipeline Products: Produces high-pressure closures, specialty pipe, and other fabricated components for oil and gas pipelines and related industrial applications.
• Electronic Contract Manufacturing: Provides manufacturing services for complex electronic components and systems primarily for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
• Cybersecurity Solutions: Offers trusted systems, information assurance, and cybersecurity services for government and commercial clients.

Sypris Solutions (symbol: SYPR) primarily sells its products and services to other companies (Business-to-Business or B2B). Based on its most recent public filings (10-K reports), a major customer has been explicitly identified:

• BAE Systems PLC (Symbol: BAESY)

BAE Systems PLC is a significant customer for Sypris's Electronics segment, representing approximately 17% of consolidated net sales in 2022.

Sypris's public filings also indicate that a single customer within its Technologies segment represented approximately 12% of consolidated net sales in 2022. While this customer is substantial, Sypris Solutions has not publicly disclosed its name. Generally, the Technologies segment serves major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers in the following industries:

• Commercial vehicle industry
• Off-highway equipment industry
• Energy sector (e.g., oil and gas pipeline applications)
• Aerospace and defense industries

Therefore, other major customers for Sypris's Technologies segment would typically include large manufacturers and prime contractors within these sectors, even if their individual names are not explicitly disclosed by Sypris in its public filings beyond BAE Systems PLC.

Jeffrey T. Gill has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sypris since October 2016. He also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sypris and its predecessor from 1992 to September 2016, and as Executive Vice President of Sypris' predecessor from 1983 to 1992. Mr. Gill has been a director of Sypris and its predecessor since 1983. The corporate parent of Sypris Solutions was established in November 1983 as the Gill Family Partnership, a collaboration between Robert and Jeffrey Gill. His father, Robert E. Gill, previously led a management buyout of Armor Elevator Company in the mid-1970s and later sold it to Finland's Kone Corporation in 1981. Mr. Gill holds a BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Dartmouth College.

Richard L. Davis has served as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of Sypris since November 1, 2024. He was appointed Vice President & Chief Financial Officer effective October 12, 2022. Prior to that, he served as Vice President from January 2018 to October 11, 2022, and as Vice President Audit and Compliance from August 2015 to December 2017. Mr. Davis joined Sypris in 1985 and has held a number of increasingly responsible executive roles within the company. Before 1985, he held various management positions with Armor Elevator and Coopers and Lybrand. He holds a BS degree in Business Administration from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of Louisville, and he is a certified public accountant.

Anthony C. Allen has served as Vice President and Assistant Treasurer of Sypris since November 1, 2024. His previous roles at Sypris include Vice President and Treasurer from October 12, 2022, to October 31, 2024, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from January 2015 to October 11, 2022. Mr. Allen joined Sypris in 1987, serving in various executive roles prior to 1997. Before joining Sypris, he held management positions with Armor Elevator. He also served as a director for CafePress Inc. from May 2015 until its merger in November 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Eastern Kentucky University and an MBA from Bellarmine University, and he is a certified public accountant.

Rebecca R. Eckert has served as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of Sypris since November 1, 2024. Previously, she served as Controller and principal accounting officer of Sypris from May 2009 to October 2024. Before her tenure at Sypris, Mrs. Eckert worked as an auditor with Ernst & Young LLP. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame, and she is a certified public accountant.

Curtis S. Petrie has served as Vice President of Administration of Sypris since September 1, 2024. From October 2022 to August 2024, he held the position of Corporate Director of Information Technology, Human Resources and Internal Audit. Prior to joining Sypris in 2007, Mr. Petrie served as Chief Information Officer for F+W Media, Inc. from 2006 to 2007, and as Chief Information Officer for Lexmark International, Inc., Asia Pacific Group from 2002 to 2006. He began his career with Lexmark International, Inc. in 1995. Mr. Petrie holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky.

Sypris Solutions (SYPR) operates primarily in two main product and service segments: Aerospace and Defense Electronics, and Vehicle Components and Assemblies, specifically focusing on heavy truck components.

The addressable markets for their main products and services are as follows:

• Aerospace and Defense Electronics:
  • The global defense electronics market was valued at approximately USD 176.0 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 278.2 billion by 2033, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.96% during 2025-2033. Other estimates place the global market at USD 175.2 billion in 2024, expected to grow to USD 302.8 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2034.
  • In North America, the defense electronics market expenditure exceeded US$120 billion in 2023. This regional market is expected to reach over USD 125 billion by 2034. North America held a 38.35% share of the global defense electronics market in 2024.
• Heavy-Duty Truck Components:
  • The global heavy truck parts market size was approximately USD 110 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 160.5 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of about 4.3% from 2025 to 2033. Another estimate for the global heavy-duty truck parts aftermarket valued it at USD 89.06 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 114.14 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.22%.
  • In North America, the heavy-duty truck parts market was valued at approximately USD 10 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach around USD 17 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.5%. The North American heavy-duty trucks market (including vehicles) was valued at USD 75.68 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 117.36 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 4.80% from 2025 to 2033. The heavy-duty automotive aftermarket in North America held a 40.5% market share in 2024. The U.S. market specifically for heavy-duty truck parts dealers was USD 25.2 billion in 2024.

Sypris Solutions (SYPR) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives across its Sypris Electronics and Sypris Technologies segments:

1. Strong Backlog and New Contract Wins in Sypris Electronics: The Sypris Electronics segment consistently benefits from a robust backlog and the securing of new contracts in critical areas such as electronic warfare, subsea communications, aircraft and missile avionics, and secure communications infrastructure programs for the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense prime contractors. This continuous stream of contract awards and existing backlog provides a solid foundation for future revenue.
2. Increased Shipments from Follow-on Programs in Sypris Electronics: A significant driver of revenue growth for Sypris Electronics is the increased shipments under existing follow-on programs. This indicates successful execution of current contracts and recurring business from established customer relationships, leading to consistent volume growth.
3. Growth in Energy Products within Sypris Technologies: The Sypris Technologies segment is experiencing strong growth in its energy products. This includes orders and shipments of insulated joints for major pipeline projects, specialty high-pressure closures, and new global projects supporting increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand. The company is also actively exploring applications in adjacent markets such as CO2 capture.
4. Long-Term Supply Agreements in the Commercial Vehicle Market: Despite cyclical fluctuations in the commercial vehicle market, Sypris Technologies is securing long-term supply agreements for drivetrain components, including those for new electrified trucks. These strategic agreements help to stabilize revenue and position the company for growth as the market evolves.
5. Diversification into Adjacent Markets: Sypris Solutions is actively pursuing diversification by seeking applications for its products in adjacent markets. This strategy aims to broaden its customer and industry portfolios, with a specific mention of opportunities in CO2 capture, which can unlock new revenue streams.

Share Repurchases

• Sypris Solutions reported an indirect repurchase of shares for minimum statutory tax withholdings of $0.1 million in 2023 and $0.05 million in 2022.
• There is insufficient data available to determine if insiders have bought more shares than they have sold in the past three months.

Share Issuance

• Sypris Solutions had 23,020,010 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 10, 2025.
• The company's additional paid-in capital amounted to $157.4 million as of June 29, 2025.
• Shareholders have not been meaningfully diluted in the past year.

Capital Expenditures

• Sypris Solutions expects existing cash and cash flows from operations to be sufficient to fund operating activities and cash commitments for investing and financing activities, including capital expenditures, for at least the next 12 months and beyond.
• The company's management is committed to exploring new product developments and potential new markets for its energy-related products, indicating a focus for future capital allocation.