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Gilat Reports Strong Profitability in Q3 2018, Raises Objectives for 2018 Operating Profit and EBITDA

November 12, 2018 7:36 AM

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Nov. 12, 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2018.

Gilat

Key Financial Highlights:

  • Revenues for Q3 2018 were $62.8 million, compared with $69.9 million in Q3 2017.
  • Continued strong profitability:
    • Q3 2018 GAAP operating income increased to $6.0 million, up 79.6% from Q3 2017.
    • Q3 2018 Non-GAAP operating income rose to $6.5 million, up 32.7% year over year.
    • Q3 2018 GAAP net income was $8.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share (including a one-time tax benefit of $4.1 million related to the Company's US subsidiary), compared with $2.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in Q3 2017.
    • Q3 2018 non-GAAP net income was $5.1 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, versus $3.6 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in Q3 2017.
    • Q3 2018 Adjusted EBITDA increased 27.8% from Q3 2017 to $9.1 million, or 14.5 % of revenues.
  • Updated management objectives for 2018: GAAP operating income increased to between $22 to $24 million (from $17 to 21 million), and Adjusted EBITDA increased to between $35 to $37 million (from $30 to $34 million). Revenue range revised to between $265 to $275 million (from $285 to 305 million) due to continued delays in the Company's projects for FITEL in Peru, as well as exerting caution as it relates to the Company's two additional recently awarded regional telecommunications infrastructure projects in Peru. Recently, the losing party appealed the award and obtained a preliminary injunction against the award. Gilat has been informed by FITEL that it believes the injunction was improperly obtained and FITEL is opposing it. Gilat is not a party in either action and based on advice of counsel, firmly believes that the chances of success of the losing party's appeal are remote, yet decided to exert caution and reduce its revenue targets for 2018.

Yona Ovadia, CEO of Gilat, commented:

"I am pleased to report that the third quarter of 2018 was another strong quarter for Gilat. We continued to increase profitability, with noteworthy year-over-year growth in GAAP operating income and Adjusted EBITDA. We also continued to benefit from our investment in our growth engines of cellular backhaul and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) and in our focus on improving profitability.

"From a business perspective, Gilat was awarded multi-million-dollar projects around the globe. New projects were secured in Russia, China and Japan, for broadband and high throughput satellites in which Gilat will provide its multi-service ground segment.

"From a technological perspective, we reached a major milestone with our partners Global Eagle and Telesat for demonstrating the first-ever live in-flight connectivity with a LEO satellite as well as switchover between Telesat's GEO and LEO satellites.

"We also remain optimistic and committed to our opportunities in Peru, although we decided to exercise caution and reduce our revenue target for the full year due to the events in Peru mentioned above. We strongly expect, however, that we will overcome these challenges in the coming few months."

Mr. Ovadia concluded: "We are confident in our strategy and remain focused on our growth engines of cellular backhaul, IFC, and HTS/VHTS, as well as on balancing our investments in R&D to maintain product leadership while continuously improving profitability, as evidenced by the increase in our profit targets for the year."

Key Recent Announcements:

  • JSAT Awards Gilat Multi-Million US Dollar Project for Mobility and Fixed Broadband Services in Japan
  • Gilat to Provide the Ground Network for China Satcom's ChinaSat-18
  • Global Eagle and Gilat Use Telesat's Phase 1 LEO Satellite to Demonstrate First Ever, Live In-flight Broadband Connectivity via LEO
  • Hispamar and Gilat Launch a Satellite-Based Broadband Service in Brazil to Promote High-Quality Internet Access
  • Gazprom Space Systems and Gilat Sign $18M Contract to Provide Broadband Connectivity Across Russia over New Yamal 601 Ka Satellite

Conference Call and Webcast Details: Gilat management will host a conference call today, Monday, November 12, to discuss the third quarter results. The details are as follows:

Conference Call and WebcastFollowing the release, Yona Ovadia, Chief Executive Officer, and Adi Sfadia, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss Gilat's third quarter 2018 results and participate in a question and answer session:

Date: Monday, November 12, 2018Start: 09:30 AM EST / 16:30 IST Dial-in: US: 1-888-668-9141International: (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: www.veidan-stream.com/gilatq3-2018.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 ReplayStart: November 12, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST / 19:00 IST End: November 17, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST / 19:00 IST Dial-in: US: 1-888-782-4291 International: (972) 3-925-5904

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)

Nine months ended

Three months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2018

2017

2018

2017

Unaudited

Unaudited

Revenues

$ 196,662

$ 200,104

$ 62,780

$ 69,936

Cost of revenues

128,639

142,845

38,586

49,587

Gross profit

68,023

57,259

24,194

20,349

Research and development expenses

25,280

20,648

8,550

7,181

Less - grants

1,204

820

394

297

Research and development expenses, net

24,076

19,828

8,156

6,884

Selling and marketing expenses

17,209

17,187

5,493

5,837

General and administrative expenses

12,963

14,153

4,574

4,303

Litigation expenses

-

873

-

-

Total operating expenses

54,248

52,041

18,223

17,024

Operating income

13,775

5,218

5,971

3,325

Financial expenses, net

(3,166)

(3,169)

(978)

(1,123)

Income before taxes on income

10,609

2,049

4,993

2,202

Taxes on income (tax benefit)

(2,505)

(1,349)

(3,659)

152

Net income

$ 13,114

$ 3,398

$ 8,652

$ 2,050

Earnings per share (basic and diluted)

$ 0.24

$ 0.06

$ 0.16

$ 0.04

Weighted average number of shares used in

computing earnings per share

Basic

54,858,038

54,667,795

54,950,327

54,703,658

Diluted

55,682,707

54,723,315

55,818,557

54,788,086

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

September 30, 2018

September 30, 2017

GAAP

Adjustments (1)

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Adjustments (1)

Non-GAAP

Unaudited

Unaudited

Gross profit

$ 24,194

268

$ 24,462

$ 20,349

1,210

$ 21,559

Operating expenses

18,223

(254)

17,969

17,024

(357)

16,667

Operating income

5,971

522

6,493

3,325

1,567

4,892

Income before taxes on income

4,993

522

5,515

2,202

1,567

3,769

Net income

$ 8,652

(3,589)

$ 5,063

$ 2,050

1,567

$ 3,617

Earnings per share (basic and diluted)

$ 0.16

$ (0.07)

$ 0.09

$ 0.04

$ 0.03

$ 0.07

Weighted average number of shares used in

computing earnings per share

Basic

54,950,327

54,950,327

54,703,658

54,703,658

Diluted

55,818,557

56,020,550

54,788,086

54,979,360

(1) Adjustments reflect the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation as per ASC 718, amortization of intangible assets related to shares acquisition transactions, trade secrets litigation expenses, tax expenses under amnesty program and first time recognition of deferred tax benefit.

Three months ended

Three months ended

September 30, 2018

September 30, 2017

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP net income

$ 8,652

$ 2,050

Gross profit

Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses

35

15

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions

233

1,195

268

1,210

Operating expenses

203

193

Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses

51

164

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions

254

357

Tax on income

(4,111)

-

Non-GAAP net income

$ 5,063

$ 3,617

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)

Nine months ended

Nine months ended

September 30, 2018

September 30, 2017

GAAP

Adjustments (1)

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Adjustments (1)

Non-GAAP

Unaudited

Unaudited

Gross profit

$ 68,023

2,698

$ 70,721

$ 57,259

3,620

$ 60,879

Operating expenses

54,248

(805)

53,443

52,041

(2,642)

49,399

Operating income

13,775

3,503

17,278

5,218

6,262

11,480

Income before taxes on income

10,609

3,503

14,112

2,049

6,499

8,548

Net income

$ 13,114

(608)

$ 12,506

$ 3,398

6,499

$ 9,897

Basic income per share

$ 0.24

$ (0.01)

$ 0.23

$ 0.06

$ 0.12

$ 0.18

Diluted income per share

$ 0.24

$ (0.02)

$ 0.22

$ 0.06

$ 0.12

$ 0.18

Weighted average number of shares used in

computing earnings per share

Basic

54,858,038

54,858,038

54,667,795

54,667,795

Diluted

55,682,707

55,896,940

54,723,315

54,850,309

(1) Adjustments reflect the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation as per ASC 718, amortization of intangible assets related to shares acquisition transactions, trade secrets litigation expenses, tax expenses under amnesty program and first time recognition of deferred tax benefit.

Nine months ended

Nine months ended

September 30, 2018

September 30, 2017

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP net income

$ 13,114

$ 3,398

Gross profit

Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses

77

38

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions

2,621

3,582

2,628

3,620

Operating expenses

Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses

653

588

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions

152

553

Trade secrets litigation expenses

-

873

Tax expenses under amnesty program

-

628

805

2,642

Finance and taxes on income under amnesty program

-

237

Tax on income

(4,111)

-

Non-GAAP net income

$ 12,506

$ 9,897

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

U.S. dollars in thousands

ADJUSTED EBITDA:

Nine months ended

Three months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2018

2017

2018

2017

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP operating income

$ 13,775

$ 5,218

$ 5,971

$ 3,325

Add:

Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses

730

626

238

208

Trade secrets litigation expenses

-

873

-

-

Tax expenses under amnesty program

-

628

-

-

Depreciation and amortization

10,205

9,884

2,883

3,580

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 24,710

$ 17,229

$ 9,092

$ 7,113

SEGMENT REVENUE:

Nine months ended

Three months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2018

2017

2018

2017

Unaudited

Unaudited

Fixed Networks

$ 108,786

$ 81,408

$ 34,943

$ 29,607

Mobility Solutions

67,626

55,797

21,848

18,888

Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects

20,250

62,899

5,989

21,441

Total revenue

$ 196,662

$ 200,104

$ 62,780

$ 69,936

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

U.S. dollars in thousands

September 30,

December 31,

2018

2017

Unaudited

Audited

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 59,827

$ 52,957

Restricted cash

38,566

29,288

Restricted cash held by trustees

4,790

4,325

Trade receivables, net

86,107

108,842

Inventories

26,619

28,853

Other current assets

33,342

21,686

Total current assets

249,251

245,951

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS:

Long-term restricted cash

140

187

Severance pay funds

7,173

8,188

Other long term receivables

5,537

1,071

Total long-term investments

12,850

9,446

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

82,999

82,246

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

2,772

5,709

GOODWILL

43,468

43,468

TOTAL ASSETS

$ 391,340

$ 386,820

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

U.S. dollars in thousands

September 30,

December 31,

2018

2017

Unaudited

Audited

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Current maturities of long-term loans

$ 4,465

$ 4,479

Trade payables

21,343

33,715

Accrued expenses

64,418

70,534

Advances from customers and deferred revenues

31,720

16,721

Advances from customers, held by trustees

-

1,416

Other current liabilities

19,947

20,044

Total current liabilities

141,893

146,909

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

Accrued severance pay

7,029

7,999

Long-term loans, net of current maturities

8,216

12,582

Other long-term liabilities

653

1,008

Total long-term liabilities

15,898

21,589

EQUITY:

Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.2 par value

2,619

2,601

Additional paid-in capital

924,072

921,726

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(4,818)

(3,046)

Accumulated deficit

(688,324)

(702,959)

Total equity

233,549

218,322

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$ 391,340

$ 386,820

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (*)

U.S. dollars in thousands

Nine months ended

Three months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2018

2017

2018

2017

Unaudited

Unaudited

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$ 13,114

$ 3,398

$ 8,652

$ 2,050

Adjustments required to reconcile net income

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

Depreciation and amortization

10,205

9,884

2,883

3,580

Capital loss from disposal of property and equipment

96

135

96

90

Stock-based compensation of options and RSU's

730

626

238

208

Accrued severance pay, net

45

129

(2)

23

Exchange rate differences on long-term loans

(24)

151

(11)

38

Deferred income taxes, net

(4,415)

(300)

(4,386)

(141)

Decrease (increase) in trade receivables, net

22,209

2,833

(7,260)

(2,215)

Increase (decrease) in other assets (including short-term, long-term

and deferred charges)

(10,659)

(3,840)

(1,508)

2,795

Decrease (increase) in inventories

834

(9,229)

502

(5,671)

Decrease in trade payables

(12,249)

(1,082)

(615)

(1,619)

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses

(5,108)

14,655

(3,128)

3,237

Increase (decrease) in advance from customers

11,129

(11,714)

16,109

(6,004)

Increase (decrease) in advances from customers, held

by trustees

(1,478)

(2,340)

-

1,002

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

3,597

358

(1,978)

2,263

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

28,026

3,664

9,592

(364)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property and equipment

(7,905)

(3,408)

(2,891)

(1,236)

Net cash used in investing activities

(7,905)

(3,408)

(2,891)

(1,236)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Issuance of restricted stock units and exercise of stock options

1,638

569

1,065

76

Repayment of long-term loans

(4,356)

(4,528)

(107)

(145)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(2,718)

(3,959)

958

(69)

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

(837)

255

(128)

364

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

16,566

(3,448)

7,531

(1,305)

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

86,757

111,633

95,792

109,490

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

$ 103,323

$ 108,185

$ 103,323

$ 108,185

(*) 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, restricted cash, restricted cash held by trustees 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:

September 30,

2018

2017

Unaudited

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 59,827

$ 77,234

Restricted cash

38,566

24,275

Restricted cash held by trustees

4,790

6,503

Long term restricted cash included in other assets

140

173

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

$ 103,323

$ 108,185

Contact:Gilat Satellite NetworksDoreet Oren, Director Corporate Communications [email protected]

Comm-Partners LLCJune Filingeri, President +1-203-972-0186 [email protected]

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