TAT Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results

GEDERA, Israel, Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TAT Technologies Ltd. TATT ("the Company"), a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, reported today its results for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2014.

Mr. Itsik Maaravi, TAT's President & CEO commented, "The first half of 2014 was a challenging period for TAT group in terms of revenues and profit, due to temporary change in product mix, delays in some orders and effects of the strong Israeli Shekel. Continuously, we increase our marketing and sales efforts, as well as our activity in improving our production efficiency and the responsiveness and support to our customers. We believe that our efforts will assist us in improving our performance throughout the next quarters of 2014. In addition, we are continuing to preserve a strong balance sheet with limited liabilities, strong working capital and sufficient financial assets to support the future growth of our operations".

Financial Highlights for the Second quarter of 2014:

• Total Revenue: $20.6 million compared to $19.8 million for the second quarter of 2013.
• Operating income: $0.7 million compared to $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2013.
• Net income: $0.3 million compared to $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2013.
• Earnings per share basic and diluted: $0.04 per share compared to $0.12 per share in the second quarter of 2013.
• Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits: $32.4 million compared to $29.9 million as of December 31, 2013.
• Distribution of cash dividend: On May 7, 2014, the Company paid a cash dividend in the total amount of $2,000 (approximately NIS6.9 million), or approximately $0.2271 per share (approximately NIS0.783 per share), for all of the shareholders of record on April 21, 2014.

About TAT Technologies LTD

TAT Technologies LTD is a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries. TAT operates under three segments:  (i) Original Equipment Manufacturing or "OEM" of Heat Management Solutions (ii) Heat Transfer Services and Products and (iii) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul or "MRO" services of Aviation Components.

TAT's activities in the area of OEM of Heat Management Solutions primarily include the design, development, manufacture and sale of (i) a broad range of heat transfer components (such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers) used in mechanical and electronic systems on-board commercial, military and business aircraft; (ii) environmental control and cooling systems on board aircraft and for ground applications; and (iii) a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems and turbines.

TAT's activities in the area of Heat Transfer Services and Products include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment and in a lesser extent, the manufacturing of certain heat transfer products. TAT's Limco subsidiary operates FAA certified repair station, which provides heat transfer MRO services and products for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT's activities in the area of MRO services for Aviation Components include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of APUs, Landing Gear and other aircraft components. TAT's Piedmont subsidiary operates an FAA certified repair station, which provides aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT also holds approximately 28% of the equity of First Aviation Services, a world-wide service provider to the aerospace industry and a one-stop-shop for maintenance, repair and overhaul services (for propellers and landing gear) for the General Aviation Industry.

For more information of TAT Technologies, please visit our web-site:  www.tat-technologies.com  

Tiko Gadot – CFO
TAT Technologies Ltd.
Tel: 972-8-862-8500
TikoG@tat-technologies.com

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SOURCE TAT Technologies Ltd.