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Gilat Reports Strong Growth in Q3 2019

November 19, 2019 7:17 AM

GAAP Operating Income Increases 43.1% sequentially; Adjusted EBITDA reaches double digits totaling $10.1 million

Gilat wins coveted deal for SES O3b mPOWER MEO Communications System

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019.

Key Financial Highlights:

Yona Ovadia, CEO of Gilat, commented: "We achieved significant milestones in the Third Quarter, both on the financial and the business sides, as we continued to execute our strategy to build high quality, profitable revenues through our growth engines of Broadband, Mobile Cellular Backhaul and Mobility IFC.

"On the financial side we attained substantial progress as we continued to improve profitability. We have attained a record achievement of double-digit millions of dollars of Adjusted EBITDA, $10.1 million to be exact. This has been achieved only once before since we made growth in profitability one of the pillars of our strategy, and we have every intention to repeat it going forward.

"On the business side, I am excited to report that Gilat reached a landmark achievement with the selection of Gilat's platform by SES for the O3b mPOWER Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Communications System. Gilat was selected due to our innovative ground segment, that significantly reduces cost per bit, best-in-class spectral efficiency, and a step function in modem performance. This win positions Gilat at the forefront of ground networks for Non-Geo Stationary Orbit (NGSO) constellations and as well as a prominent player for the new generation of HTS and VHTS GEO satellites.

"In Peru, our goal has always been the profitable recurring revenues from operations and sales of services, and indeed, further to last quarter’s achievement of moving to Operations in three awarded regions, I am pleased to share that this quarter we won a $10 million five-year project for 3G/4G backhaul services over the network that we built and just started to operate. We are pleased to see our vision materializing, and expect that this contract will significantly expand over time to additional multiple millions of dollars, as well as to selling additional services over our networks.

"In Australia we have reached an important milestone this quarter with NBN Co. with the launch of NBN’s business satellite services. The commercial launch of this flagship project initiates our managed service to NBN, delivering revenue of tens of millions of US dollars over a ten-year period.

"In addition, we have seen continued progress in our mobile and mobility growth areas. Particularly in cellular backhaul Gilat continues to be recognized as the global leader with the selection of the leading Japanese MNO, NTT DoCoMo. In Aero Mobility, we are encouraged by the clear direction of airlines to offer free wifi, as we already saw it starting to generate significant demand for Gilat equipment in this quarter. Both mobile and mobility continue to be major growth engines for Gilat.

"Lastly, in Q3, we also continued to strengthen our partnership with China Satcom with an agreement to upgrade to the most up-to-date, efficient, and high-performance communication network for aero and maritime mobility applications as well as fixed applications."

Mr. Ovadia concluded:

"In closing, we are pleased with our momentum in the market-place and in parallel with our continued improvement in our bottom line. We are engaged these days in planning our work plan for 2020. We will base it on the same guidelines as the existing growth engines, with continued if not increased investment in maintaining our product leadership, and in improvement of both the top line and bottom line."

Key Recent Announcements:

Conference Call and Webcast Details:

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

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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: www.veidan-stream.com/gilatq3-2019.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:November 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM EST / 19:00 IST
End:November 22, 2019 at 12:00 PM EST / 19:00 IST
Dial-in:US: 1-888-326-9310
International: (972) 3-925-5904

Non-GAAP MeasuresThe 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, re-organization costs, 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 GilatGilat 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.

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

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

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,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
Revenues$185,178 $196,662 $63,384 $62,780
Cost of revenues 116,369 128,639 40,130 38,586
Gross profit 68,809 68,023 23,254 24,194
Research and development expenses 24,088 25,280 7,596 8,550
Less - grants 1,610 1,204 516 394
Research and development expenses, net 22,478 24,076 7,080 8,156
Selling and marketing expenses 16,332 17,209 5,044 5,493
General and administrative expenses 13,666 12,963 4,139 4,574
Total operating expenses 52,476 54,248 16,263 18,223
Operating income 16,333 13,775 6,991 5,971
Financial expenses, net 1,940 3,166 540 978
Income before taxes on income 14,393 10,609 6,451 4,993
Taxes on income (tax benefit) 1,876 (2,505) 163 (3,659)
Net income$ 12,517 $ 13,114 $ 6,288 $ 8,652
Basic earnings per share$ 0.23 $ 0.24 $ 0.11 $ 0.16
Diluted earnings per share$ 0.22 $ 0.24 $ 0.11 $ 0.16
Weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share
Basic 55,329,617 54,858,038 55,463,945 54,950,327
Diluted 56,029,698 55,682,707 56,059,239 55,818,557

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, 2019 September 30, 2018
GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP
Unaudited Unaudited
Gross profit$23,254 68 $23,322 $24,194 268 $24,462
Operating expenses 16,263 (433) 15,830 18,223 (254) 17,969
Operating income 6,991 501 7,492 5,971- 522 - 6,493
Income before taxes on income 6,451 501 6,952 4,993 522 5,515
Net income 6,288 501 6,789 8,652 (3,589) 5,063
Earnings per share (basic and diluted)$ 0.11 $0.01 $ 0.12 $ 0.16 $(0.07) $ 0.09
Weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share
Basic 55,463,945 55,463,945 54,950,327 54,950,327
Diluted 56,059,239 56,179,331 55,818,557 56,020,550
(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 and re-organiztion costs.
Three months ended Three months ended
September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
GAAP net income $6,288 $8,652
Gross profit
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses 55 35
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions 13 233
68 268
Operating expenses
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses 382 203
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions 51 51
433 254
Tax benefit adjustment - (4,111)
Non-GAAP net income $6,789 $5,063

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, 2019 September 30, 2018
GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP
Unaudited Unaudited
Gross profit$68,809 706 $69,515 $68,023 2,698 $70,721
Operating expenses 52,476 (2,339) 50,137 54,248 (805) 53,443
Operating income 16,333 3,045 19,378 13,775 3,503 17,278
Income before taxes on income 14,393 3,045 17,438 10,609 3,503 14,112
Net income 12,517 3,045 15,562 13,114 (608) 12,506
Basic earnings per share$ 0.23 $0.05 $ 0.28 $ 0.24 $(0.01) $ 0.23
Diluted earnings per share$ 0.22 $0.06 $ 0.28 $ 0.24 $(0.02) $ 0.22
Weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share
Basic 55,329,617 55,329,617 54,858,038 54,858,038
Diluted 56,029,698 56,180,242 55,682,707 55,896,940
(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 or income and re-organization costs.
Nine months ended Nine months ended
September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
GAAP net income $12,517 $13,114
Gross profit
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses 198 77
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions 479 2,621
Re-organization costs 29 -
706 2,698
Operating expenses
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses 1,532 653
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions 152 152
Trade secrets litigation expenses 100 -
Re-organization costs 555 -
2,339 805
Tax benefit adjustment - (4,111)
Non-GAAP net income $15,562 $12,506

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
U.S. dollars in thousands
ADJUSTED EBITDA:
Nine months endedThree months ended
September 30, September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
GAAP operating income$16,333 $13,775 $6,991 $5,971
Add:
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses 1,730 730 437 238
Re-organization costs 585 - - -
Trade secrets litigation expenses 100 - - -
Depreciation and amortization (*) 8,413 10,205 2,627 2,883
Adjusted EBITDA$ 27,161 $ 24,710 $ 10,055 $ 9,092
(*) includng amortization of lease incentive
SEGMENT REVENUE:
Nine months ended Three months ended
September 30, September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
Fixed Networks$94,104 $108,786 $27,268 $34,943
Mobility Solutions 70,615 67,626 27,116 21,848
Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects 20,459 20,250 9,000 5,989
Total revenue$ 185,178 $ 196,662 $ 63,384 $ 62,780

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
U.S. dollars in thousands
September 30, December 31,
2019 2018
Unaudited Audited
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$53,089 $67,381
Restricted cash 30,916 32,305
Restricted cash held by trustees 75 4,372
Trade receivables, net 44,184 47,164
Contract assets 21,392 47,760
Inventories 27,512 21,109
Other current assets 25,901 26,022
Total current assets 203,069 246,113
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS AND RECEIVABLES:
Long-term restricted cash 145 146
Severance pay funds 6,871 6,780
Long term deferred tax assets 2,491 4,127
Operating lease right-of-use assets 4,595 -
Other long term receivables 13,519 7,276
Total long-term investments and receivables 27,621 18,329
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 82,976 84,403
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 1,640 2,434
GOODWILL 43,468 43,468
TOTAL ASSETS$358,774 $394,747
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
U.S. dollars in thousands
September 30, December 31,
2019 2018
Unaudited Audited
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term loans$4,203 $4,458
Trade payables 20,070 24,636
Accrued expenses 57,906 67,533
Advances from customers and deferred revenues 20,056 29,133
Operating lease liabilities 1,628 -
Other current liabilities 12,104 14,588
Total current liabilities 115,967 140,348
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Accrued severance pay 7,085 6,649
Long-term loans, net of current maturities 4,000 8,098
Operating lease liabilities 2,975 -
Other long-term liabilities 109 580
Total long-term liabilities 14,169 15,327
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.2 par value 2,642 2,625
Additional paid-in capital 926,944 924,856
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,572) (5,380)
Accumulated deficit (695,376) (683,029)
Total shareholders' equity 228,638 239,072
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$358,774 $394,747

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Nine months endedThree months ended
September 30, September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$12,517 $13,114 $6,288 $8,652
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 8,247 10,205 2,565 2,883
Capital loss from disposal of property and equipment - 96 - 96
Stock-based compensation of options 1,730 730 437 238
Accrued severance pay, net 345 45 (37) (2)
Exchange rate differences on long-term loans - (24) - (11)
Deferred income taxes, net 1,081 (4,415) (304) (4,386)
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables, net 141 11,416 (2,365) (3,673)
Decrease (increase) in contract assets 25,408 10,793 25,640 (3,587)
Increase in other assets (including short-term, long-term and deferred charges) (1,419) (10,659) (1,390) (1,508)
Decrease (increase) in inventories (7,685) 834 (1,548) 502
Decrease in trade payables (4,515) (12,249) (8,448) (615)
Decrease in accrued expenses (8,904) (5,108) (1,828) (3,128)
Increase (decrease) in advance from customers (9,540) 11,129 (1,135) 16,109
Decrease in advances from customers, held by trustees - (1,478) - -
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities and other long term liabilities (2,659) 3,597 (708) (1,978)
Net cash provided by operating activities 14,747 28,026 17,167 9,592
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (5,649) (7,905) (2,062) (2,891)
Net cash used in investing activities (5,649) (7,905) (2,062) (2,891)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Exercise of stock options 375 1,638 - 1,065
Repayment of long-term loans (4,353) (4,356) (122) (107)
Dividend payment (24,864) - - -
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (28,842) (2,718) (122) 958
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (235) (837) (256) (128)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (19,979) 16,566 14,727 7,531
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period 104,204 86,757 69,498 95,792
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period$ 84,225 $ 103,323 $ 84,225 $ 103,323

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