Cemtrex, Inc. (CETX) Announces Strategic Transformation and Profitability Focus
On December 11, 2025, Cemtrex, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETX, CETXP), a diversified technology company engaged in the security and industrial markets, unveiled a significant corporate update. The company is undergoing a multi-year transformation aimed at enhancing operating income, improving profit margins, and building a scalable enterprise model.
Progress on Invocon Acquisition
Cemtrex is nearing the final stages of closing its previously announced acquisition of Invocon, a Texas-based aerospace and defense engineering firm known for its strong customer relationships and solid profitability. This strategic acquisition is expected to boost Cemtrex’s technology capabilities and enhance its operating income starting in fiscal 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Disciplined Acquisition Strategy
Earlier this year, the company entered into a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a robotics integration firm but decided against proceeding after reassessing updated financials and market visibility. This decision highlights Cemtrex's commitment to profitability and prudent capital allocation.
Following that, Cemtrex signed a new LOI to acquire a Tennessee-based industrial services business, which will expand the geographic footprint of its Advanced Industrial Services (“AIS”) segment. If completed, the acquisition is anticipated to strengthen AIS's long-term earnings potential, with a targeted closing set for the first quarter of calendar year 2026.
Operational Updates and Profitability Initiatives
Cemtrex remains focused on profitability across its various operating segments:
- AIS is demonstrating solid performance with continued demand from repeat customers, emphasizing higher-margin projects.
- Vicon Industries has initiated shipments of its NEXT product line, garnering increased interest from both integrators and end-users.
- The company's corporate cost structure is being managed with discipline to support an expanding operating income and scalable acquisition strategy.
CEO Perspectives on Future Growth
Saagar Govil, Chairman and CEO of Cemtrex, stated, “Our near-term priority is profitable growth and finishing the year as a stronger company than we started.” He emphasized the strategic pivot away from less profitable opportunities while pursuing those that fortify the company's earnings base. Govil described the Invocon acquisition as a critical step in Cemtrex's transformation strategy.
Looking ahead to 2026, Govil reiterated that Cemtrex plans to continue seeking additional acquisition opportunities to broaden its scale, recurring earnings capacity, and strategic capabilities. He concluded, “We are building a more resilient and higher-margin business that will ultimately deliver substantial long-term shareholder value.”
About Cemtrex, Inc.
Cemtrex, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETX) operates in the security and industrial sectors. Its Security segment, led by Vicon Industries, specializes in advanced video management systems, high-performance security cameras, and integrated surveillance solutions tailored for enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Industrial segment provides expert rigging, millwrighting, process piping, and equipment installation services to manufacturers across the United States. Through a commitment to innovation, execution, and strategic growth, Cemtrex aims to enhance safety, efficiency, and value for its customers and shareholders.
For more information, visit www.cemtrex.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve uncertainties that could lead to actual results differing materially from those projected. These statements relate to anticipated operational performance and potential acquisitions. Readers are urged to consider these factors and refer to the “Risk Factors” section of Cemtrex's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information.