Gilat Reports Profitable Fourth Quarter 2016 Results; Full Year Revenue Grew to $279.6 Million, with Significant Increase in Profitability


GAAP Operating Income was $0.8 million; Adjusted EBITDA reached $19.2 Million

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Feb. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT) (TASE:GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016.

Key Financial Highlights:

  • Revenues for Q4 2016 increased 19% to $80.3 million from $67.7 million in Q4 2015.
  • Full year 2016 revenues totaled $279.6 million, an increase of 42% from $197.5 million in 2015.
  • Profitability continued to improve:
    -  Q4 2016 GAAP operating income reached $6.5 million and non-GAAP operating income was $9.0 million.
    -  Full year 2016 GAAP operating income was $0.8 million and non-GAAP operating income was $11.7 million.
    -  GAAP net income for Q4 2016 was $4.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, non-GAAP net income was $7.0 million, or $0.13 per diluted share.
    -  GAAP loss for full year 2016 was $5.3 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. Full year 2016 non-GAAP net income was $5.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share.
    -  Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2016 was $10.8 million.
    -  Full year 2016 Adjusted EBITDA reached $19.2 million compared with Adjusted EBITDA of $6.1 million in 2015.
  • Management objectives for 2017: revenues between $280 to $300 million, GAAP operating income between $4 and $8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of between $20 and $24 million.

“I am pleased to report Gilat's positive results in the fourth quarter and for full year 2016,” said Yona Ovadia, CEO of Gilat. "We made progress in our broadband and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) growth engines and continued to invest in our technology leadership, while keeping profitability improvement as a high management priority. As a result, we achieved a profitable fourth quarter along with full-year Adjusted EBITDA within the range of our 2016 management objectives, despite ongoing headwinds in Latin America and a slowdown at the end of the year in our Peru project.

“In Q4, as part of our broadband strategy, we are pleased to have made progress also in affordable broadband to consumers, as we recently won Tricolor TV, the largest DTH (Direct-to-Home) provider in Russia, who plans to include our unique world’s first all outdoor Scorpio VSAT. In mobility, our technology continues to be chosen for In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) as reflected in our strategic partnership with Air Esurfing, an Air Media wholly owned subsidiary in China, to deliver broadband connectivity to airlines throughout China. We were also awarded a joint R&D project with Airbus for the development of a fully integrated Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) aero terminal based on our leading phased array technology.

“Our management objectives for 2017 are a continuation and acceleration of our achievements in 2016. Our objectives are for revenues between $280 to $300 million, GAAP operating income between $4 and $8 million and Adjusted EBITDA of between $20 and $24 million, which reflect a high management priority on profitability, in parallel with continued focus on our broadband and mobility growth engines, via maintaining product innovation and leadership.”

Key Recent Announcements:

  • Gilat Awarded a Clean Sky 2 Call to Develop Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) for In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) for Airbus Technology Demonstrator
  • Gilat to Supply Broadband Consumer VSATs for the Joint Service of Tricolor TV and Eutelsat Networks
  • Gilat and Air Esurfing Announce a Strategic Collaboration to Provide In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) for China’s Domestic Airline Market

Conference Call and Webcast Details:
Gilat management will host a conference call today, February 14, at 14:30 GMT / 09:30 AM EST / 16:30 IST to discuss the fourth quarter and full year results. International participants are invited to access the call at (972) 3-918-0610, and US-based participants are invited to access the call by dialing 1-888-407-2553.

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/?con=Gilat_Satellite_Networks_Q4_2016_Results

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
A replay of the conference call will be available beginning approximately 17:00 GMT/ 12:00 PM EST/ 19:00 IST today, until 17:00 GMT/ 12:00 PM EST/ 19:00 IST on February 17, 2017. 

International participants are invited to access the replay of the call at (972) 3-925-5901, and US-based participants are invited to access the call by dialing 1-888-782-4291.

A replay of the call may also be accessed as a webcast via Gilat’s website at www.gilat.com and will be archived for 30 days.

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. Gilat is presenting Adjusted EBITDA (operating income before depreciation, amortization, non-cash stock option expenses and other costs related to acquisition transactions, restructuring cost, goodwill impairment, impairment of long lived assets and trade secrets litigation expenses) due to a significant increase in litigation expense relating to an ongoing trade secrets litigation in the U.S. against former employees, which commenced in 2015.

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 generally accepted accounting principles 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.

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.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)
 
   Year ended   Three months ended  
  December 31,
 December 31,
 
   2016   2015   2016   2015  
  Unaudited Audited Unaudited Unaudited 
          
Revenues $  279,551  $  197,543  $  80,345  $  67,682  
Cost of revenues    204,061     143,318     56,147     47,181  
Impairment of long lived assets    -      10,137     -      10,137  
Gross profit    75,490      44,088      24,198      10,364   
          
Research and development expenses    26,477     24,952     7,103     5,709  
Less - grants    1,624     2,540     616     1,977  
Research and development, net    24,853     22,412     6,487     3,732  
Selling and marketing expenses    23,411     24,823     6,187     6,098  
General and administrative expenses    26,471     18,644     5,036     3,418  
Restructuring costs    -      1,508     -      522  
Goodwill impairment    -      20,402     -      -   
Total operating expenses    74,735      87,789      17,710      13,770   
Operating income (loss)    755      (43,701)    6,488      (3,406) 
Financial expenses, net     (4,843)    (7,243)    (1,668)    (1,393) 
Income (loss) before taxes on income    (4,088)    (50,944)    4,820      (4,799) 
Taxes on income    1,252     1,190     285     450  
Income (loss) from continuing operations    (5,340)    (52,134)    4,535      (5,249) 
Loss from discontinued operations    -       (200)    -       -    
Income (loss) $   (5,340) $   (52,334) $   4,535   $   (5,249) 
          
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations (basic and diluted)    (0.10)    (1.19)    0.08     (0.12) 
Loss per share from discontinued operations (basic and diluted)    -      (0.00)    -      -   
Income (loss) per share (basic and diluted) $   (0.10) $   (1.19) $   0.08   $   (0.12) 
          
Weighted average number of shares used in computing income (loss) per share         
Basic  51,970,458    43,655,309    54,591,346    44,311,825   
Diluted  51,970,458    43,655,309    54,615,092    44,311,825   
  


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 
  December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 
  GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP 
  Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited 
              
Gross profit $  24,198    1,204  $  25,402 $  10,364     11,387  $  21,751 
Operating expenses    17,710    (1,264)    16,446    13,770     (989)    12,781 
Operating income (loss)    6,488    2,468     8,956    (3,406)    12,376     8,970 
Income (loss) before taxes on income    4,820    2,468     7,288    (4,799)    12,376     7,577 
Income (loss)  $   4,535     2,468   $   7,003  $   (5,249)    12,376   $   7,127  
              
Basic income (loss) per share $   0.08     0.05  $   0.13  $   (0.12)    0.28  $   0.16  
              
Diluted income (loss) per share $   0.08     0.05  $   0.13  $   (0.12)    0.28  $   0.16  
              
Weighted average number of shares used in computing income (loss) per share             
Basic  54,591,346    54,591,346  44,311,825     44,311,825 
Diluted  54,615,092    54,652,640  44,311,825     44,567,776 
              
              
(1) Adjustments reflect the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation as per ASC 718, amortization of intangible assets related to shares acquisition transactions, impairment of goodwill and long lived assets, trade secrets litigation expenses, restructuring costs and loss from discontinued operations. 
              
     Three months ended      Three months ended
   
    December 31, 2016     December 31, 2015   
    Unaudited     Unaudited   
              
GAAP income (loss)   $  4,535      $  (5,249)   
Gross profit             
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses      9         52    
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions      1,195         1,198    
Impairment of long lived assets      -          10,137    
       1,204         11,387    
Operating expenses             
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses      207         184    
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions:      193         190    
Trade secrets litigation expenses      864         93    
Restructuring costs      -          522    
       1,264         989    
              
Non GAAP income    $  7,003      $  7,127    
  


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)
 
     Year ended      Year ended   
    31 December 2016     31 December 2015   
  GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP 
  Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited 
              
Gross profit $  75,490     4,817  $  80,307 $  44,088     15,146  $  59,234  
Operating expenses    74,735     (6,091)    68,644    87,789     (25,200)    62,589  
Operating income (loss)    755     10,908     11,663    (43,701)    40,346     (3,355) 
Income (loss) before taxes on income    (4,088)    10,908     6,820    (50,944)    40,346     (10,598) 
Income (loss) from continuing operations    (5,340)    10,908     5,568    (52,134)    40,346     (11,788) 
Loss from discontinued operations    -      -      -     (200)    200     -   
Income (loss) $   (5,340)    10,908   $   5,568  $   (52,334)    40,546   $   (11,788) 
             
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations (basic and diluted)    (0.10)    0.21     0.11    (1.19)    0.92     (0.27) 
Loss per share from discontinued operations (basic and diluted)    -      -      -     (0.00)    0.00     -   
Income (loss) per share (basic and diluted) $   (0.10)    0.21   $   0.11  $   (1.19)    0.92   $   (0.27) 
             
              
Weighted average number of shares used in computing net income (loss) per share             
Basic    51,970,458        51,970,458     43,655,309        43,655,309   
Diluted    51,970,458        52,123,677     43,655,309        43,655,309   
    
    
(1) Adjustments reflect the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation as per ASC 718, amortization of intangible assets related to shares acquisition transactions, impairment of goodwill and long lived assets, trade secrets litigation expenses, restructuring costs and loss from discontinued operations. 
    
     Year ended      Year ended   
    31 December 2016     31 December 2015   
    Unaudited     Unaudited   
              
GAAP loss   $  (5,340)     $  (52,334)   
Gross profit             
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses      41         217    
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions      4,776         4,792    
Impairment of long lived assets      -          10,137    
       4,817         15,146    
Operating expenses             
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses      867         1,684    
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions:      777         805    
Goodwill impairment      -          20,402    
Trade secrets litigation expenses      4,447         801    
Restructuring costs      -          1,508    
       6,091         25,200    
              
Loss from discontinued operations      -          200    
              
Non GAAP income (loss)   $  5,568      $  (11,788)   
  


GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.
 
CONDENSED ADJUSTED EBITDA
 
U.S. dollars in thousands
 
   Year ended   Three months ended  
  December 31, 
 December 31,
 
   2016  2015   2016  2015  
  Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited 
          
GAAP operating income (loss) $  755 $  (43,701) $  6,488 $  (3,406) 
Add:         
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses    908    1,901     216    236  
Restructuring costs    -     1,508     -     522  
Impairment of goodwill and long lived assets    -     30,539     -     10,137  
Trade secrets litigation expenses   4,447    801     864    93  
Depreciation and amortization    13,108    15,072     3,277    3,613  
Adjusted EBITDA $   19,218  $   6,120   $   10,845  $   11,195   
  

 

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD. 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 
U.S. dollars in thousands 
      
  December 31, December 31, 
   2016   2015  
  Unaudited Audited 
      
ASSETS     
      
CURRENT ASSETS:     
Cash and cash equivalents $  40,133  $  18,435  
Restricted cash    62,229     100,779  
Restricted cash held by trustees    9,058     8,524  
Trade receivables, net    89,377     50,984  
Inventories    21,469     25,358  
Other current assets    17,017     16,223  
Total current assets    239,283     220,303  
      
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS AND RECEIVABLES:     
Long-term restricted cash    213     179  
Severance pay funds    7,791     7,545  
Other long term receivables    223     221  
Total long-term investments and receivables    8,227     7,945  
      
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET    80,837     81,963  
      
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET    11,383     17,154  
      
GOODWILL    43,468     43,468  
      
TOTAL ASSETS $  383,198  $  370,833  
      
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD. 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 
U.S. dollars in thousands 
  December 31, December 31, 
   2016   2015  
  Unaudited Audited 
      
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     
      
CURRENT LIABILITIES:     
Short-term bank credit and loans $  -   $  7,000  
Current maturities of long-term loans    4,617     4,542  
Trade payables     29,625     17,210  
Accrued expenses     53,429     23,481  
Advances from customers    29,751     82,813  
Advances from customers, held by trustees    7,498     8,515  
Other current liabilities    21,754     16,213  
      
Total current liabilities    146,674     159,774  
      
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:     
Accrued severance pay    7,485     7,506  
Long-term loans, net of current maturities    16,932     21,493  
Other long-term liabilities    2,281     3,978  
      
  Total long-term liabilities    26,698     32,977  
      
EQUITY:     
Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.2 par value     2,593     2,048  
Additional paid-in capital    920,162     884,126  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss    (3,224)    (3,727) 
Accumulated deficit    (709,705)    (704,365) 
      
Total equity    209,826     178,082  
      
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $  383,198  $  370,833  
  


GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD. 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
U.S. dollars in thousands 
  
   Year ended  Three months ended 
  December 31,
 December 31,
 
   2016   2015   2016   2015  
  Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited 
Cash flows from continuing operations         
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:         
Net Income (Loss) $  (5,340) $  (52,334) $  4,535  $  (5,249) 
Loss from discontinued operations    -      200     -      -   
Net income (loss) from continuing operations    (5,340)    (52,134)    4,535     (5,249) 
Adjustments required to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:         
Depreciation and Amortization    13,108     15,072     3,277     3,613  
Goodwill impairment     -      20,402     -      -   
Impairment of long lived assets    -      10,137     -      10,137  
Capital loss from disposal of property and equipment    (88)    82     -      -   
Stock-Based Compensation    908     1,901     216     236  
Accrued severance pay, net    (267)    (111)    (65)    163  
Accrued interest and exchange rate differences on short and long-term restricted cash, net    (1,382)    842     72     635  
Exchange rate differences on long-term loans    (43)    (288)    (99)    (67) 
Deferred income taxes, net    4     1     (1)    (10) 
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables, net    (37,586)    4,553     (47,695)    (12,177) 
Decrease (increase) in other assets (including short-term, long-term and deferred charges)    (3,386)    998     (4,593)    97  
Decrease (increase) in inventories    2,221     (2,821)    1,356     2,090  
Decrease (Increase) in restricted cash directly related to operating activities, net    48,519     (87,004)    12,991     (34,268) 
Increase (decrease) in trade payables    12,454     (5,133)    8,607     2,514  
Increase in accrued expenses    30,149     2,935     4,135     3,444  
Increase (decrease) in advance from customers    (53,081)    79,884     13,561     24,268  
Increase (decrease) in advances from customers, held by trustees    922     (2,243)    1,950     6,168  
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities and other long term liabilities   3,666     (1,860)    2,036     (1,454) 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities    10,778      (14,787)    283      140   
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:         
Purchase of property and equipment    (4,307)    (3,930)    (1,485)    (821) 
Investment in restricted cash held by trustees    (16,200)    (16,634)    (5,275)    (10,525) 
Proceeds from restricted cash held by trustees    16,498     21,501     3,025     2,852  
Investment in restricted cash (including long-term)    (17,001)    (22,717)    (9,751)    (306) 
Proceeds from restricted cash (including long-term)    7,441     34,120     -      1,561  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities    (13,569)    12,340      (13,486)    (7,239) 
          
Cash flows from financing activities:         
Capital lease payments    (307)    (609)    -      (201) 
Issuance of shares in a rights offering    35,095     -      -      -   
Issuance of restricted stock units and exercise of stock options    576     5,683     49     88  
Payment of obligation related to the purchase of intangible assets    -      (500)    -      -   
Short term bank credit, net    (7,000)    (5,897)    -      (2,086) 
Repayment of long-term loans    (4,443)    (4,544)    (27)    (135) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities    23,921      (5,867)    22      (2,334) 
          
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   568      (977)    (125)    145   
          
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents    21,698      (9,291)    (13,306)    (9,288) 
          
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the Period    18,435      27,726      53,439      27,723   
          
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Period $   40,133   $   18,435   $   40,133   $   18,435   



            

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