GILT Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd

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, 2016.

Key Financial Highlights:

• Revenues for Q3 2016 increased 95% to $78.6 million from $40.3 million in the comparable period of 2015. Revenues rose 16% compared with Q2 2016.
• The Company noted that operating profitability significantly improved in Q3 2016:
  • On a GAAP basis, the operating loss decreased to $0.2 million compared to an operating loss of $29.1 million in Q3 2015, and an operating loss of $2.5 million in Q2 2016.
  • Non-GAAP operating profit increased to $3.3 million in the third quarter of 2016 compared to an operating loss of $5.5 million in Q3 2015 and a $0.5 million operating profit in Q2 2016.
• On a GAAP basis, the loss for Q3 2016 decreased to $2.2 million compared to a loss of $32.4 million in Q3 2015 and a loss of $3.7 million in Q2 2016.
• On a non-GAAP basis, net income for Q3 2016 increased to $1.4 million compared to a loss of $8.6 million in Q3 2015 and a loss of $0.6 million in Q2 2016.
• Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2016 increased to $5.2 million from an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $3.1 million in Q3 2015 and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 million in Q2 2016.
• Management objectives for 2016: revenues between $290 to $310 million and Adjusted EBITDA of between $18 to $24 million. In 2015, revenues totaled $197.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $6.1million.

The Company noted that the significant improvement in profitability during the third quarter was achieved despite an accrual for bad debt of approximately $4.6 million attributable to the Company's governmental customer in Venezuela arising from the worsening economic situation and the recent credit downgrade in that country.

“Two major growth engines are especially exciting for Gilat this quarter,” said Yona Ovadia, CEO of Gilat. “Satellite-based 4G cellular backhaul and mobility, both in In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) and on-the-move connectivity for trains.  We have made important progress in both markets. Especially noteworthy are our recent announcements of the LTE cellular backhaul with Sprint and the broadband connectivity for Spain’s Renfe high speed trains:

-  Sprint is our first such deal in the U.S. and the third with a tier-1 telecom, representing a major endorsement of our technology, which makes satellite connectivity competitive with terrestrial solutions, even in metro edge and other urban areas.

-  Gilat’s On-the-Move antenna was chosen to enable Internet broadband connectivity to passengers on Renfe’s high-speed trains throughout Spain. This represents another major milestone for us in the mobility for trains market, where Gilat is the established leader.

"On the technology side, Gilat is committed to continued innovation in support of our strategy of broadband-for-all. This quarter Gilat announced the first-to-market all-outdoor, easy-to-install VSAT-in-a-Box for high speed consumer broadband, that addresses the consumer broadband market, as well as our ground-breaking small-cell-over-satellite solution that expands 3G and 4G cellular coverage to rural areas.

"We are focused on all five of our strategic growth pillars, as well as our journey to improve profitability, and we are pleased to see progress in both,” concluded Yona Ovadia, CEO of Gilat.

Key Recent Announcements:

• Gilat’s Satellite On-the-Move Antenna Selected to Deliver Broadband Connectivity for Spain’s High-Speed Trains
• Gilat First to Deliver Layer 2 with GTP Acceleration to Provide True LTE Speeds over Satellite for Large-Scale Networks
• Gilat Satellite Networks Joins Telecom Infra Project, Founded by Facebook, Deutsche Telekom, SK Telecom and Others
• Gilat Unveils Revolutionary Small-Cell-Over-Satellite Solution for 3G and 4G Coverage
• Gilat’s Satellite-based Cellular Backhaul Solution Selected by Sprint to Extend LTE Services to Metro Edge and Rural Areas in the US
• Gilat First to Market with a Complete VSAT-in-a-Box for High-Speed Consumer Broadband
• Optus Selects Gilat’s Cellular Solution to Extend 3G Coverage to Rural Areas in Australia
• Intelsat General Reports Unprecedented Performance Using Gilat’s Small Airborne Flat-Panel Antenna

Conference Call and Webcast Details: Gilat management will host a conference call today, November 15, at 14:30 GMT / 09:30 AM EST / 16:30 IST to discuss the third quarter results. International participants are invited to access the call at (972) 3-918-0609, and US-based participants are invited to access the call by dialing (1) 888-668-9141.

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_Q3_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 ReplayA 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 November 17, 2016.

International participants are invited to access the replay of the call at (972)3-925-5904, 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 and trade secrets litigation expenses) for the first time 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 excludes the abovementioned litigation expense of $2.0 million in Q3 2016 and $0.3 million in Q3 2015 and $1.4 million in Q2 2016.

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 GilatGilat Satellite Networks Ltd (NASDAQ:GILT) (TASE:GILT) is a leading provider of products and services for satellite-based broadband communications. Gilat develops and markets a wide range of high-performance satellite ground segment equipment and VSATs, with an increasing focus on the consumer and Ka-band market. In addition, Gilat enables mobile SOTM (Satellite-on-the-Move) solutions providing low-profile antennas, next generation solid-state power amplifiers and modems. Gilat also provides managed network and satellite-based services for rural telephony and Internet access via its subsidiaries in Peru and Colombia.

With over 25 years of experience, and over a million products shipped to more than 90 countries, Gilat has provided enterprises, service providers and operators with efficient and reliable satellite-based connectivity solutions, including cellular backhaul, banking, retail, e-government and rural communication networks. Gilat also enables leading defense, public security and news organizations to implement advanced, on-the-move tactical communications on board their land, air and sea fleets using Gilat's high-performance SOTM solutions. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private Equity Funds. For more information, please visit us at 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)
		Nine months ended								Three months ended
		September 30,								September 30,
			2016				2015				2016				2015
		Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited
Revenues		$	199,206			$	129,861			$	78,643			$	40,347
Cost of revenues			147,914				96,137				54,930				30,865
Gross profit			51,292				33,724				23,713				9,482
Research and development expenses			19,374				19,243				6,781				6,115
Less - grants			1,008				563				370				151
Research and development, net			18,366				18,680				6,411				5,964
Selling and marketing expenses			17,224				18,725				6,248				6,050
General and administrative expenses			21,435				15,226				11,283				5,164
Restructuring Costs			-				986				-				986
Goodwill Impairment			-				20,402				-				20,402
Total operating expenses			57,025				74,019				23,942				38,566
Operating loss			(5,733	)			(40,295	)			(229	)			(29,084	)
Financial expenses, net			(3,175	)			(5,850	)			(1,572	)			(2,940	)
Loss before taxes			(8,908	)			(46,145	)			(1,801	)			(32,024	)
Taxes on income			967				740				398				173
Loss from continuing operations			(9,875	)			(46,885	)			(2,199	)			(32,197	)
Loss from discontinued operations			-				(200	)			-				(200	)
Loss		$	(9,875	)		$	(47,085	)		$	(2,199	)		$	(32,397	)
Loss per share from continuing operations (basic and diluted)			(0.19	)			(1.08	)			(0.04	)			(0.73	)
Loss per share from discontinued operations (basic and diluted)			-				(0.00	)			-				(0.00	)
Loss per share (basic and diluted)		$	(0.19	)		$	(1.08	)		$	(0.04	)		$	(0.73	)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing loss per share (basic and diluted)			51,096,829				43,436,470				54,523,585				44,030,805

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, 2016												September 30, 2015
		GAAP				Adjustments (1)				Non-GAAP				GAAP				Adjustments (1)				Non-GAAP
		Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited
Gross profit		$	23,713				1,204			$	24,917			$	9,482				1,278			$	10,760
Operating expenses			23,942				(2,357	)			21,585				38,566				(22,319	)			16,247
Operating income (loss)			(229	)			3,561				3,332				(29,084	)			23,597				(5,487	)
Income (loss) before taxes on income			(1,801	)			3,561				1,760				(32,024	)			23,597				(8,427	)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations			(2,199	)			3,561				1,362				(32,197	)			23,597				(8,600	)
Loss from discontinued operations			-				-				-				(200	)			200				-
Net income (loss)			(2,199	)			3,561				1,362				(32,397	)			23,797				(8,600	)
Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations (basic and diluted)			(0.04	)			0.06				0.02				(0.73	)			0.53				(0.20	)
Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations (basic and diluted)			-				-				-				(0.00	)			(0.00	)			-
Net income (loss) per share (basic and diluted)		$	(0.04	)			0.06			$	0.02			$	(0.73	)			0.53			$	(0.20	)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing income (loss) per share (basic and diluted)
Basic			54,523,585								54,523,585				44,030,805								44,030,805
Diluted			54,523,585								54,614,252				44,030,805								44,030,805
(1) Adjustments reflect the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation as per ASC 718, amortization of intangible assets related to shares acquisition transactions, goodwill impairment, trade secrets litigation expenses, restructuring costs and loss from discontinued operations.
		Three months ended												Three months ended
		September 30, 2016												September 30, 2015
						Unaudited												Unaudited
GAAP loss						$	(2,199	)										$	(32,397	)
Gross profit:
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses							9												59
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions							1,195												1,219
							1,204												1,278
Operating expenses:
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses							180												443
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions							194												190
Goodwill impairment							-												20,402
Trade secrets litigation expenses							1,983												298
Restructuring costs							-												986
Loss from discontinued operations							-												200
							2,357												22,519
Non GAAP net income (loss)						$	1,362											$	(8,600	)

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, 2016												September 30, 2015
		GAAP				Adjustments (1)				Non-GAAP				GAAP				Adjustments (1)				Non-GAAP
		Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited
Gross profit		$	51,292				3,614			$	54,906			$	33,724				3,759			$	37,483
Operating expenses			57,025				(4,826	)			52,199				74,019				(24,211	)			49,808
Operating income (loss)			(5,733	)			8,440				2,707				(40,295	)			27,970				(12,325	)
Loss before taxes on income			(8,908	)			8,440				(468	)			(46,145	)			27,970				(18,175	)
Loss from continuing operations			(9,875	)			8,440				(1,435	)			(46,885	)			27,970				(18,915	)
Loss from discontinued operations			-				-				-				(200	)			200				-
Loss			(9,875	)			8,440				(1,435	)			(47,085	)			28,170				(18,915	)
Loss per share from continuing operations (basic and diluted)			(0.19	)			0.16				(0.03	)			(1.08	)			0.64				(0.44	)
Loss per share from discontinued operations (basic and diluted)			-				-				-				(0.00	)			(0.00	)			-
Loss per share (basic and diluted)		$	(0.19	)			0.16			$	(0.03	)		$	(1.08	)			0.64			$	(0.44	)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing loss per share (basic and diluted)			51,096,829								51,096,829				43,436,470								43,436,470
(1) Adjustments reflect the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation as per ASC 718, amortization of intangible assets related to shares acquisition transactions, goodwill impairment, trade secrets litigation expenses, restructuring costs and loss from discontinued operations.
						Nine months ended												Nine months ended
						September 30, 2016												September 30, 2015
						Unaudited												Unaudited
GAAP loss						$	(9,875	)										$	(47,085	)
Gross profit:
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses							32												165
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions							3,582												3,594
							3,614												3,759
Operating expenses:
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses							660												1,500
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions							583												615
Goodwill impairment							-												20,402
Trade secrets litigation expenses							3,583												708
Restructuring costs							-												986
Loss from discontinued operations							-												200
							4,826												24,411
Non GAAP loss						$	(1,435	)										$	(18,915	)

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.
CONDENSED EBITDA
U.S. dollars in thousands
		Nine months ended								Three months ended
		September 30,								September 30,
			2016				2015				2016				2015
		Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited
GAAP operating loss		$	(5,733	)		$	(40,295	)		$	(229	)		$	(29,084	)
Add:
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses			692				1,665				189				502
Restructuring costs			-				986				-				986
Goodwill impairment			-				20,402				-				20,402
Trade secrets litigation expenses			3,583				708				1,983				298
Depreciation and amortization			9,831				11,459				3,306				3,760
Adjusted EBITDA		$	8,373			$	(5,075	)		$	5,249			$	(3,136	)

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
U.S. dollars in thousands
		September 30,				December 31,
			2016				2015
		Unaudited				Audited
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	53,439			$	18,435
Restricted cash			65,537				100,779
Restricted cash held by trustees			6,970				8,524
Trade receivables, net			41,955				50,984
Inventories			23,064				25,358
Other current assets			14,390				16,223
Total current assets			205,355				220,303
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS AND RECEIVABLES:
Long-term restricted cash			202				179
Severance pay funds			7,925				7,545
Other long term receivables			224				221
Total long-term investments and receivables			8,351				7,945
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET			80,748				81,963
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET			12,825				17,154
GOODWILL			43,468				43,468
TOTAL ASSETS		$	350,747			$	370,833
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
U.S. dollars in thousands
		September 30,				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			4,562				4,542
Trade payables			21,044				17,210
Accrued expenses			49,680				23,481
Advances from customers			16,192				82,813
Advances from customers held by trustees			6,871				8,515
Other current liabilities			19,074				16,213
Total current liabilities			117,423				159,774
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Accrued severance pay			7,684				7,506
Long-term loans, net of current maturities			17,112				21,493
Other long-term liabilities			2,840				3,978
Total long-term liabilities			27,636				32,977
EQUITY:
Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.2 par value			2,592				2,048
Additional paid-in capital			919,893				884,126
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(2,557	)			(3,727	)
Accumulated deficit			(714,240	)			(704,365	)
Total equity			205,688				178,082
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY		$	350,747			$	370,833

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
U.S. dollars in thousands
		Nine months ended								Three months ended
		September 30,								September 30,
			2016				2015				2016				2015
		Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited
Cash Flows from continuing operations
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Loss		$	(9,875	)		$	(47,085	)		$	(2,199	)		$	(32,397	)
Loss from discontinued operations			-				(200	)			-				(200	)
Loss from continuing operations			(9,875	)			(46,885	)			(2,199	)			(32,197	)
Adjustments required to reconcile loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			9,831				11,459				3,306				3,760
Goodwill impairment			-				20,402				-				20,402
Stock-based compensation			692				1,665				189				502
Accrued severance pay, net			(202	)			(274	)			(105	)			(4	)
Accrued interest and exchange rate differences on short and long-term restricted cash, net			(1,454	)			207				106				120
Exchange rate differences on long-term loans			56				(221	)			8				5
Deferred income taxes			5				11				5				49
Decrease in trade receivables, net			10,109				16,730				6,115				10,395
Decrease in other assets (including short-term, long-term and deferred charges)			1,119				983				2,191				919
Decrease (increase) in inventories			865				(4,911	)			3,324				(2,094	)
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash directly related to operating activities			28,482				(52,736	)			6,908				1,582
Increase (decrease) in trade payables			3,847				(7,647	)			655				(2,346	)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses			26,014				(509	)			11,531				1,251
Increase (decrease) in advance from customers			(66,642	)			55,616				(30,357	)			(1,716	)
Increase (decrease) in advances from customers, held by trustees			(1,028	)			(8,411	)			984				(4,253	)
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities and other long term liabilities			1,630				(406	)			933				(2,148	)
Cash provided by (used in) Operating Activities			3,449				(14,927	)			3,594				(5,773	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment			(2,822	)			(3,109	)			(790	)			(1,270	)
Investment in restricted cash held by trustees			(10,925	)			(6,109	)			(5,497	)			-
Proceeds from restricted cash held by trustees			13,473				18,649				5,315				3,997
Investment in restricted cash (including long-term)			(204	)			(22,411	)			(18	)			(1,209	)
Proceeds from restricted cash (including long-term)			7,441				32,559				15				4,283
Cash provided by (used in) Investing Activities			6,963				19,579				(975	)			5,801
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Capital lease payments			(307	)			(408	)			-				(204	)
Issuance of shares in a rights offering			35,095				-				-				-
Issuance of restricted stock units and exercise of stock options			527				5,595				181				1,890
Payment of obligation related to the purchase of intangible assets			-				(500	)			-				(500	)
Short term bank credit, net			(7,000	)			(3,811	)			-				1,758
Repayment of long-term loans			(4,416	)			(4,409	)			(139	)			(137	)
Cash provided by (used in) Financing Activities			23,899				(3,533	)			42				2,807
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			693				(1,122	)			18				(708	)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			35,004				(3	)			2,679				2,127
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period			18,435				27,726				50,760				25,596
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period		$	53,439			$	27,723			$	53,439			$	27,723

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

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203-972-0186
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