PETAH TIKVA, Israel, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT) (TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

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Key Financial Highlights:

  • Revenues for Q1 2018 totaled $67.4 million, up 5.4% from Q1 2017. 
  • Company's revised reporting segments:
    -  Q1 2018 Fixed Networks Segment revenues were up 40.0% year over year;
    -  Mobility Solutions Segment revenues increased 39.3% from Q1 2017;
    -  Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects Segment revenues decreased 59.4% from Q1 2017, as the construction phase of the Company's project for Fitel in Peru winds down and the project shifts to the operational phase later this year.
  • Continued strong profitability:
    -  Q1 2018 GAAP operating income rose to $3.7 million from $0.02 million in Q1 2017. 
    -  Q1 2018 Non-GAAP operating income rose to $5.1 million, or 108% year over year.
    -  Q1 2018 GAAP net income was $2.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared with a GAAP loss of $0.8 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in Q1 2017.
    -  Q1 2018 non-GAAP net income increased year over year to $3.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, versus $1.7 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in Q1 2017. 
    -  Q1 2018 Adjusted EBITDA increased 78% year over year to $7.5 million, or 11.2 % of revenues.
  • Reiterated management objectives for 2018: revenue range between $285 million to $305 million (up 1% to 8% from 2017), GAAP operating income of between $17 million and $21 million (up 56% to 93% from 2017), and Adjusted EBITDA between $30 million and $34 million (up 15% to 30% from 2017).

Yona Ovadia, CEO of Gilat, commented:
"I am pleased to report that the first quarter of 2018 was a very positive quarter for Gilat. The quarter was very positive from a business perspective, with significant wins and achievements.

"We won with Speedcast a substantial deal of tens of millions of dollars for NBN in Australia to meet the demand for broadband services for businesses and government customers.

"In addition, we made progress on the Telco backhaul front with additional Mobile Network Operators expanding several cellular backhaul networks, as well as securing a backhauling deal for critical communications with Altice in Portugal.

"And we also launched Gilat's complete dual-band aero terminal for commercial in-flight connectivity, which achieved noteworthy performance during a live customer demonstration in China, in both Ku and Ka, with unprecedented download speeds of 130Mbps with dozens of concurrent users.

"Our strong year-over-year financial performance in this quarter is the targeted outcome of the continued progress in our business and of our strategic growth engines of mobile cellular backhaul and mobility IFC, and is evident across all measures including the substantial increase in operating income, both GAAP and non-GAAP, and the continued growth in Adjusted EBITDA to $7.5 million, an increase of 78% from Q1 2017.  We also further delivered on our commitment to GAAP profitability with first quarter net income of $2.3 million compared with a loss of $0.8 million in the first quarter last year."   

Mr. Ovadia concluded: "The strong first quarter with the closing of the substantial deal with NBN in Australia, gave us a good start to the year. We remain strongly confident with our strategy and achieving our targets for the year."

Key Recent Announcements:

  • Gilat Launches Complete Dual Band Aero Terminal for Commercial In-Flight Connectivity
  • Altice Portugal Selects Gilat to Support Backhauling to Critical Communications
  • Hispasat Selects Gilat for a Multi-Million Dollar Project to Deliver Broadband Services in Mexico

Conference Call and Webcast Details:
Gilat management will host a conference call today, Tuesday, May 15, to discuss the first quarter results. The details are as follows:

Conference Call and Webcast

Following today's release, Yona Ovadia, Chief Executive Officer, and Adi Sfadia, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss Gilat's first quarter 2018 results and participate in a question and answer session:

Date:              Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Start:              09:30 AM EST / 16:30 IST

Dial-in:            US: 1-888-668-9141

                      International: (972) 3-918-0609

A simultaneous Webcast of the conference call will be available on the Gilat website at www.gilat.com and through this link: http://www.veidan-stream.com/gilatq1-2018.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 15, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST / 19:00 IST

End:               May 18, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST / 19:00 IST

Dial-in:           US: 1-888-326-9310

                     International: (972) 3-925-5901

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.

Adjusted EBITDA (operating income before depreciation, amortization, non-cash stock option expenses, costs related to acquisition transactions, restructuring cost, goodwill impairment, impairment of long lived assets, trade secrets litigation expenses and expenses under amnesty program) 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 2018. 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. (NASDAQ: GILT) (TASE: 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,







2018


2017






Unaudited


Unaudited










Revenues



$      67,374


$      63,931


Cost of revenues



45,987


46,590










Gross profit



21,387


17,341










Research and development expenses


8,446


6,755


Less - grants



467


47


Research and development expenses, net


7,979


6,708


Selling and marketing expenses



5,413


5,795


General and administrative expenses


4,335


4,820










Total operating expenses



17,727


17,323










Operating income



3,660


18










Financial expenses, net 



(583)


(804)










Income (loss) before taxes on income


3,077


(786)










Taxes on income (tax benefit)



766


(2)










Net income (loss)



$       2,311


$        (784)










Earnings (loss) per share (basic and diluted)


$         0.04


$       (0.01)










Weighted average number of shares used in 







computing earnings (loss) per share







Basic



54,765,456


54,623,685



Diluted



55,590,362


54,623,685


 

 

 

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, 2018


March 31, 2017



GAAP


Adjustments (1)


Non-GAAP


GAAP


Adjustments (1)


Non-GAAP



Unaudited


Unaudited














Gross profit

$        21,387


1,200


$        22,587


$        17,341


1,205


$        18,546

Operating expenses

17,727


(263)


17,464


17,323


(1,236)


16,087

Operating income

3,660


1,463


5,123


18


2,441


2,459

Income (loss) before taxes on income

3,077


1,463


4,540


(786)


2,441


1,655

Net income (loss)

$          2,311


1,463


$          3,774


$           (784)


2,441


$          1,657














Earnings (loss) per share (basic and diluted)

$            0.04


$              0.03


$            0.07


$          (0.01)


$              0.04


$            0.03



























Weighted average number of shares used in 












   computing earnings (loss) per share













    Basic

54,765,456




54,765,456


54,623,685




54,623,685


    Diluted

55,590,362




55,816,038


54,623,685




54,836,436




























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




      shares acquisition transactions and trade secrets litigation expenses.

























 Three months ended 


 Three months ended 



March 31, 2018


March 31, 2017





Unaudited






Unaudited
















GAAP net income (loss)



$            2,311






$             (784)
















Gross profit












Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses



6






10





Amortization of intangible assets
related to acquisition transactions



1,194






1,195







1,200






1,205



Operating expenses












Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses



212






194




Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions



51






194



Trade secrets litigation expenses



-






848







263






1,236
















Non-GAAP net income



$            3,774






$            1,657



 

 

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.




SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION





U.S. dollars in thousands



















ADJUSTED EBITDA:

















Three months ended







March 31,






2018


2017





Unaudited








GAAP operating income



$     3,660


$         18

Add:






Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses

218


204

Trade secrets litigation expenses


-


848

Depreciation and amortization


3,650


3,165








Adjusted EBITDA



$   7,528


$   4,235






















SEGMENT REVENUE:

















Three months ended







March 31,






2018


2017





Unaudited








Fixed Networks



$   37,614


$   26,872

Mobility Solutions



20,758


14,904

Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects


9,002


22,155








Total revenue



$ 67,374


$ 63,931





























 

 









GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.







CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET







U.S. dollars in thousands
















March 31,


December 31,





2018


2017





Unaudited


Audited










ASSETS














CURRENT ASSETS:







Cash and cash equivalents


$           78,929


$          52,957



Restricted cash


27,122


29,288



Restricted cash held by trustees


251


4,325



Trade receivables, net


73,654


108,842



Inventories


29,502


28,853



Other current assets


22,049


21,686










   Total current assets


231,507


245,951










LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS:







Severance pay funds


7,746


8,188



Other long term receivables


1,643


1,258










Total long-term investments


9,389


9,446










PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET


82,523


82,246










INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET


4,409


5,709










GOODWILL


43,468


43,468










TOTAL ASSETS


$         371,296


$        386,820



 

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.







CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET







U.S. dollars in thousands









March 31,


December 31,





2018


2017





Unaudited


Audited










LIABILITIES AND EQUITY














CURRENT LIABILITIES:







Current maturities of long-term loans


$             4,616


$            4,479



Trade payables 


25,632


33,715



Accrued expenses 


67,847


70,534



Advances from customers and deferred revenues


14,066


16,721



Advances from customers, held by trustees


-


1,416



Other current liabilities


19,575


20,044










   Total current liabilities


131,736


146,909










LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:







Accrued severance pay


7,645


7,999



Long-term loans, net of current maturities


8,475


12,582



Other long-term liabilities


1,008


1,008










   Total long-term liabilities


17,128


21,589










EQUITY:







Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.2 par value 


2,604


2,601



Additional paid-in capital


922,244


921,726



Accumulated other comprehensive loss


(3,289)


(3,046)



Accumulated deficit


(699,127)


(702,959)










Total equity


222,432


218,322










TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY


$         371,296


$        386,820


 

 

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.






CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (*)






U.S. dollars in thousands

















Three months ended







March 31,






2018


2017





Unaudited


Unaudited


Cash flows from operating activities:






Net income (loss)


$      2,311


$       (784)


Adjustments required to reconcile net income (loss)






 to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:






Depreciation and amortization


3,650


3,165


Stock-based compensation of options and RSU's


218


204


Accrued severance pay, net


88


(61)


Exchange rate differences on long-term loans


30


25


Deferred income taxes, net


12


(16)


Decrease (increase) in trade receivables, net


35,509


(6,955)


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






   and deferred charges)


714


(3,250)


Increase in inventories


(1,445)


(3,312)


Decrease in trade payables


(8,272)


(392)


Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses


(2,007)


7,493


Decrease in advances from customers


(4,902)


(3,098)


Decrease in advances from customers, held 






   by trustees


(1,478)


(4,412)


Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities and other long term liabilities


1,564


(2,338)


Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities


25,992


(13,731)









Cash flows from investing activities:






Purchase of property and equipment


(2,861)


(1,212)


Net cash used in investing activities


(2,861)


(1,212)









Cash flows from financing activities:






Issuance of restricted stock units and exercise of stock options


306


266


Repayment of long-term loans


(4,000)


(4,241)


Net cash used in financing activities


(3,694)


(3,975)









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


296


428









Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash


19,733


(18,490)









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


86,757


111,633









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


$ 106,490


$   93,143






























(*) In November 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued ASU 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash", 

which requires companies to include amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in cash and cash equivalents when 


reconciling beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for annual and interim periods 

beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted this standard during the first quarter of 2018 using the retrospective transition method, 


as required by the new standard.













The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, and long term restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum

to the total of such amounts in the consolidated statements of cash flows:

















Three months ended







March 31,






2018


2017





Unaudited


Unaudited









Cash and cash equivalents


$   78,929


$   65,076


Restricted cash


27,122


23,817


Restricted cash held by trustees


251


4,081


Long term restricted cash included in other assets


188


169


Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows


$ 106,490


$   93,143


 

 

Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet Oren
DoreetO@gilat.com

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June Filingeri, President
203-972-0186
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