Gilat Reports Continued Growth in Profitability in Q1 2019

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. GILT GILT, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019.

Gilat

Key Financial Highlights: 

  • Revenues for Q1 2019 totaled $62.1 million compared with $67.4 million for Q1 2018.
  • Continued strong profitability:
    • Q1 2019 GAAP operating income increased 21.7% to $4.5 million from $3.7 million in Q1 2018.  Q1 2019 Non-GAAP operating income rose to $5.6 million, or by 9.5% from Q1 2018.
    • Q1 2019 GAAP net income increased 22.2% to $2.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with $2.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share in Q1 2018. Q1 2019 non-GAAP net income increased 5.4% to $4.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared with $3.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in Q1 2018. 
    • Q1 2019 Adjusted EBITDA increased 9.0% year over year to $8.2 million, or 13.2 % of revenues.
  • Reiterated management objectives for 2019: revenue range between $275 million to $295 million, GAAP operating income of between $23 million and $27 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $38 million and $42 million.

Yona Ovadia, CEO of Gilat, commented: 

"I am pleased to report that Gilat continued to achieve good results in the first quarter, and am proud that Gilat received market recognition for our leadership in 4G/LTE Cellular Backhaul.

"These results come hand in hand with significant business progress in our strategic focus areas of Mobility IFC and Mobile Cellular Backhaul.

We marked a significant milestone in our IFC focus area, with Honeywell's selection of Gilat's aero modem for its JetWave Satellite Communication Solution. The Honeywell-Gilat solution is to be deployed first in China for both domestic and cross border flights, and then expected to expand to additional regions around the globe.

"In the cellular backhaul focus area we have secured an important deal with TIM Brasil to enable 4G services for the agriculture IoT business. The initial forecast calls for one thousand Gilat VSATs to complement "4G TIM in the Field" cellular coverage program.

Gilat also continued as the front-runner in the LTE/4G satellite backhaul market, and was recognized by the industry analyst NSR, as the world leader in shipments of cellular backhaul over satellite, achieving a 35% market share in modem shipments.

"We also made progress in the new era of digital communications with NGSO (non-geostationary satellite) constellations and 5G networks. Gilat's modem was used for a first-ever important successful test that was conducted at the 5G Innovation Centre at the University of Surrey, demonstrating 5G connectivity over Telesat's LEO test satellite."

Mr. Ovadia concluded: "As we have announced previously, we have substantially increased R&D investment in 2019, to maintain our current technology advantage as well as to press forward with our product roadmap including our IFC antennas as well as our NGSO baseband, in support of the opportunities in LEO and MEO satellites and 5G. As we proceed through the remainder of 2019, we are encouraged with the opportunities ahead, as we continue to maintain a strategic balance among materializing our product pipeline, investing in our technology leadership, and growing our profitability."

Key Recent Announcements:  

  • Honeywell Selects Gilat's Aero Modem for its JetWave Satellite Communication Solution
  • Gilat Announces First Ever Successful Demonstration of 5G Connectivity over a LEO Satellite, Powered by Gilat using Telesat's Phase 1 LEO
  • Gilat is World Leader in Shipments of Cellular Backhaul over Satellite According to NSR
  • TIM Brasil Selects Gilat's Satellite Backhaul to Enable 4G Services for the Agriculture IoT Business
  • Gilat Declares a $25 Million Cash Dividend

Conference Call and Webcast Details:

Following the release, Yona Ovadia, Chief Executive Officer, and Adi Sfadia, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss Gilat's first quarter 2019 results and participate in a question and answer session: 

Date:              Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Start:              09:30 AM EDT / 16:30 IDT

Dial-in:            US: 1-888-407-2553  

                      International: (972) 3-918-0610

A simultaneous Webcast of the conference call will be available on the Gilat website at www.gilat.com and through this link: www.veidan-stream.com/gilatq1-2019.html

The webcast will also be archived for a period of 30 days on the Company's website and through the link above.

Conference Call Replay

Start:              May 14, 2019 at 12:00 PM EDT / 19:00 IDT

End:               May 17, 2019 at 12:00 PM EDT / 19:00 IDT

Dial-in:           US: 1-888-326-9310

                     International: (972) 3-925-5900 

Non-GAAP Measures

The attached summary unaudited financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, the Company presents Non-GAAP presentations of net income, operating income, Adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share. The adjustments to the Company's GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of the Company's underlying operational results, trends and performance. Non-GAAP financial measures mainly exclude the effect of stock based compensation, amortization of purchased intangibles, lease incentive amortization, litigation expenses, income related to trade secrets claims and expenses for tax contingencies to be paid under an amnesty program and initial recognition of deferred tax asset with respect to carry-forward losses.

Adjusted EBITDA is presented to compare the Company's performance to that of prior periods and evaluate the Company's financial and operating results on a consistent basis from period to period. The Company also believes this measure, when viewed in combination with the Company's financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, provides useful information to investors to evaluate ongoing operating results and trends. Adjusted EBITDA, however, should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or net income for the period and may not be indicative of the historic operating results of the Company; nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures for other companies. Reconciliation between the Company's Operating income and Adjusted EBITDA is presented in the attached summary financial statements.

This news release also contains a forward-looking estimate of Adjusted EBITDA projected to be generated by Gilat in 2019. A forward-looking estimate of net income and reconciliations of the forward-looking estimates of Adjusted EBITDA to net income are not provided because the items necessary to estimate net income are not estimable at this time. Non-GAAP presentations of net income, operating income, Adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any of the consolidated statements of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP, or as an indication of Gilat's operating performance or liquidity.

About Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. GILT GILT is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With 30 years of experience, we design and manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our innovative technology. Delivering high value competitive solutions, our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform, high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC).

Gilat's comprehensive solutions support multiple applications with a full portfolio of products to address key applications including broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise, in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and public safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private Equity Funds. For more information, please visit: www.gilat.com

Certain statements made herein that are not historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "estimate", "project", "intend", "expect", "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain market acceptance to Gilat's products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's international operations and its location in Israel. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with Gilat's business, reference is made to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.











CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS









U.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)

















Three months ended















March, 31













2019



2018











Unaudited



















Revenues





$     62,109



$     67,374



Cost of revenues





38,539



45,987



















Gross profit





23,570



21,387



















Research and development expenses



8,857



8,446



Less - grants





555



467



Research and development expenses, net



8,302



7,979



Selling and marketing expenses



5,871



5,413



General and administrative expenses



4,942



4,335



















Total operating expenses





19,115



17,727



















Operating income





4,455



3,660



















Financial expenses, net 





(821)



(583)



















Income before taxes on income



3,634



3,077



















Taxes on income 





810



766



















Net income





$       2,824



$       2,311



















Basic and Diluted earnings per share



$         0.05



$         0.04



















Weighted average number of shares used in 













computing earnings per share













Basic





55,197,588



54,765,456





Diluted





55,959,504



55,590,362



 

 

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.





















RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS













FOR COMPARATIVE PURPOSES 



















U.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)























 Three months ended 



 Three months ended 





March 31, 2019



March 31, 2018





GAAP



Adjustments (1)



Non-GAAP



GAAP



Adjustments (1)



Non-GAAP





Unaudited



Unaudited



























Gross profit

$     23,570



326



$     23,896



$     21,387



1,200



$     22,587

Operating expenses

19,115



(829)



18,286



17,727



(263)



17,464

Operating income

4,455



1,155



5,610



3,660



1,463



5,123

Income before taxes on income

3,634



1,155



4,789



3,077



1,463



4,540

Net income

2,824



1,155



3,979



2,311



1,463



3,774



























Earnings per share (basic and diluted)

$        0.05



$                   0.02



$        0.07



$         0.04



$                   0.03



$         0.07





















































Weighted average number of shares used in 





















   computing earnings per share

























    Basic

55,197,588







55,197,588



54,765,456







54,765,456



    Diluted

55,959,504







56,142,723



55,590,362







55,816,038























































(1) Adjustments reflect the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation as per ASC 718 and amortization of intangible assets related to







shares acquisition transactions.





















































 Three months ended 



 Three months ended 





March 31, 2019



March 31, 2018









Unaudited











Unaudited































GAAP net income





$                 2,824











$                 2,311































Gross profit























Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses





94











6





Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions





232











1,194













326











1,200





Operating expenses























Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses





777











212





Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions





52











51































Non-GAAP net income





$                 3,979











$                 3,774































 

 

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.















SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION















U.S. dollars in thousands





























































ADJUSTED EBITDA:























































Three months ended





















March 31,



















2019



2018

















Unaudited

























GAAP operating income









$                 4,455



$                 3,660



Add:



















Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses







871



218



Depreciation and amortization (*)









2,877



3,650

























Adjusted EBITDA









$                 8,203



$                 7,528

























(*) includng amortization of lease incentive





































SEGMENT REVENUE:























































Three months ended





















March 31,



















2019



2018

















Unaudited

























Fixed Networks











$               36,428



$               37,614



Mobility Solutions











20,912



20,758



Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects









4,769



9,002

























Total revenue











$               62,109



$               67,374

























 

 

 



GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.











CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET











U.S. dollars in thousands



























March 31,



December 31,







2019



2018







Unaudited



Audited















ASSETS























CURRENT ASSETS:











Cash and cash equivalents



$                69,109



$                67,381



Restricted cash



32,428



32,305



Restricted cash held by trustees



2,649



4,372



Trade receivables, net



40,049



47,164



Contract assets



47,504



47,760



Inventories



24,379



21,109



Other current assets



26,912



26,022















   Total current assets



243,030



246,113















LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS AND RECEIVABLES:











Long-term restricted cash



149



146



Severance pay funds



6,607



6,780



Long term deferred tax assets



3,445



4,127



Operating lease right-of-use assets



4,983



-



Other long term receivables



8,264



7,276















Total long-term investments and receivables



23,448



18,329















PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET



83,210



84,403















INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET



2,095



2,434















GOODWILL



43,468



43,468















TOTAL ASSETS



$              395,251



$              394,747















GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.











CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Cont.)











U.S. dollars in thousands



























March 31,



December 31,







2019



2018







Unaudited



Audited















LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY























CURRENT LIABILITIES:











Current maturities of long-term loans



$                  4,433



$                  4,458



Trade payables 



23,726



24,636



Accrued expenses 



64,369



67,533



Advances from customers and deferred revenues



26,335



29,133



Operating lease right-of-use liabilities



1,727



-



Dividend payable



24,862



-



Other current liabilities



15,606



14,588















   Total current liabilities



161,058



140,348















LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:











Accrued severance pay



6,761



6,649



Long-term loans, net of current maturities



4,000



8,098



Operating lease right-of-use liabilities



3,277



-



Other long-term liabilities



580



580















   Total long-term liabilities



14,618



15,327















SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:











Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.2 par value 



2,629



2,625



Additional paid-in capital



926,061



924,856



Accumulated other comprehensive loss



(4,047)



(5,380)



Accumulated deficit



(705,068)



(683,029)















Total shareholders' equity



219,575



239,072















TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



$              395,251



$              394,747













 

 

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.









CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS









U.S. dollars in thousands





























Three months ended











March 31,









2019



2018







Unaudited

Cash flows from operating activities:









Net income



$                  2,824



$                  2,311

Adjustments required to reconcile net income 









 to net cash provided by operating activities:









Depreciation and amortization



2,822



3,650

Stock-based compensation of options 



871



218

Accrued severance pay, net



285



88

Exchange rate differences on long-term loans



-



30

Deferred income taxes, net



683



12

Decrease in trade receivables, net



7,831



18,417

Decrease (increase) in contract assets



(430)



17,092

Decrease (increase) in other assets (including short-term, long-term









   and deferred charges)



(79)



714

Increase in inventories



(3,659)



(1,445)

Decrease in trade payables



(922)



(8,272)

Decrease in accrued expenses



(2,169)



(2,007)

Decrease in advance from customers



(3,087)



(4,902)

Decrease in advances from customers, held 









   by trustees



-



(1,478)

Increase in other current liabilities and other long term liabilities



863



1,564

Net cash provided by operating activities



5,833



25,992













Cash flows from investing activities:









Purchase of property and equipment



(2,014)



(2,861)

Net cash used in investing activities



(2,014)



(2,861)













Cash flows from financing activities:









Exercise of stock options



338



306

Repayment of long-term loans



(4,123)



(4,000)

Net cash used in financing activities



(3,785)



(3,694)













Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash



97



296













Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash



131



19,733













Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period



104,204



86,757













Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period



$             104,335



$             106,490













Supplementary disclosure of cash flows activities:









Non-cash transactions:





















Declaration of cash dividend not yet distributed



$               24,862



$                       -

























 

 

 

Contact:

Gilat Satellite Networks

Doreet Oren, Director Corporate Communications

DoreetO@gilat.com

Comm-Partners LLC

June Filingeri, President

+1-203-972-0186

junefil@optonline.net

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