Elbit Vision Systems Announces Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014 Results

Fourth Quarter Revenues of $2 Million Growing 128% Year-Over-Year; Non-GAAP Operating Profit of $0.4 Million for the Quarter and $1.06 Million for the Year


CAESAREA, Israel, April 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. (OTCBB:EVSNF), a global provider of vision technology for automatic surface inspection and in-line quality monitoring systems, today announced its consolidated financial results for the three month and full year period ending December 31, 2014.

Fourth Quarter 2014 Results

Revenues for the quarter were $2 million, representing an increase of 128% compared to $0.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Gross profit for the quarter was $1.1 million, representing 55.3% of revenues, compared to $0.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, representing 23.5% of revenues.

Operating income on a GAAP basis for the quarter was $0.37 million, representing 18.8% of revenues, compared with an operating loss of $0.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Non-GAAP operating income for the quarter was $0.4 million, representing 20.3% of revenues.

Net income on a GAAP basis for the quarter was $0.16 million, representing 7.9% of revenues. Net income on non-GAAP basis for the quarter was $0.38 million, representing 19.3% of revenues.

Full Year 2014 Results

Revenues for 2014 were $6.6 million, representing an increase of 56% compared to $4.3 million in 2013.

Gross profit for 2014 was $3.5 million, representing 52.7% of revenues, compared to $1.8 million for 2013, representing 23.5% of revenues.

Operating income on a GAAP basis for 2014 was $1 million, representing 15.4% of revenues, compared with an operating loss of $0.73 million in 2013. Non-GAAP operating income for the year was $1.06 million, representing 16% of revenues.

Net income on a GAAP basis for 2014 was $0.66 million, representing 9.9% of revenues, compared to a net loss of $1 million in 2013. Net income on non-GAAP basis for the quarter was $0.98 million, representing 14.8% of revenues.

Management Comment

Sam Cohen, CEO of EVS commented, "We are pleased to close out 2014 with a strong fourth quarter where our revenues more than doubled from the same period last year. This performance improved our profitability, demonstrating non-GAAP operating margins in excess of 20%."

"We expect to continue this strong positive momentum into the future. Presently, 2015 has shown promising growth in global sales of our legacy products, a trend we believe will continue. In addition, we continue to see strong customer interest in our new growth engine, iBar, and we have strong expectations of accelerating iBar sales in the second half of the year," concluded Mr. Cohen.

EVS also announced the filing of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 on form 20F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The annual report is available on the company's website.

Upcoming First Quarter Results

Elbit Vision Systems will be releasing its first quarter 2015 results on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 and a conference call will be held in conjunction with the release, starting at 10am ET. To participate in that call investors should dial at that time: US: 1 888 281 1167 or internationally: +972 3 918 0610.

About Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. (EVS): www.evs.co.il

EVS offers a broad portfolio of automatic State-of-the-Art Visual Inspection Systems for both in-line and off-line applications, and process monitoring systems used to improve product quality, safety, and increase production efficiency. EVS' systems are used by over 800 customers, many of which are leading global companies.

This press release and other releases are available on www.evs.co.il

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as market acceptance of new products and our ability to execute production on orders, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the statements included in this press release. Although EVS believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. EVS disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. EVS undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

ELBIT VISION SYSTEMS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AT DECEMBER 31, 2014
IN U.S. DOLLARS
     
  Dec-31
  2014 2013
   
   U.S. dollars in thousands
  (except per share data)
 
Assets    
     
CURRENT ASSETS:    
Cash and cash equivalents 1,067 152
Restricted deposits (short term) 44 34
     
Trade account receivables 901 1,013
Other receivables 110 120
Inventories 965 865
     
Total current assets 3,087 2,184
     
LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES:    
     
Severance pay fund 194 296
Other long-term receivables 79 87
Total long-term receivables 273 383
     
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT – net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 27 31
     
OTHER ASSETS -    
     
Goodwill 242 242
     
  242 242
     
     
Total assets 3,629 2,840
     
  Dec-31
  2014 2013
   
   U.S. dollars in thousands
  (except per share data)
Liabilities and shareholders' equity    
     
CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
Credit from banks 183 183
Current Maturities of Loan from Shareholders and Other 170 370
     
Trade account payable 637 738
Deferred income 578 38
Other payables 457 523
     
Total current liabilities 2,025 1,852
     
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:    
Loans terms loans (net of current maturities) 484 838
Other Long Terms liabilities 526 708
Accrued severance pay  207 314
Total long-term liabilities 1,217 1,860
Total liabilities 3,242 3,712
     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) 387 (872)
     
     
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 3,629 2,840
 
ELBIT VISION SYSTEMS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE TWELVE AND THREE-MONTHS PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014
IN U.S. DOLLARS
         
  12 months ended 3 months ended
  Dec-31 Dec-31
  2014 2013 2014 2013
   U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)
         
Revenues 6,644 4,258 1,985 871
         
Cost of revenues 3,145 2,479 888 666
         
Gross Profit 3,499 1,779 1,097 205
         
Research and development expenses  560 625 157 169
Selling, general and administrative expenses:        
 Marketing and selling 1,187 1,022 382 266
 General and administrative 729 866 184 293
         
Operating (Loss) Income 1,023 (734) 374 (523)
         
Financial expenses - net (365) (278) (217) (163)
         
Income (Loss) Before Taxes On Income 658 (1,012) 157 (686)
Taxes On Income -- -- -- --
Income (Loss) For The Period  658 (1,012) 157 (686)
         
         
Profit (Loss) Per Share Basic  0.008 (0.013) 0.002 (0.008)
Profit (Loss) Per Share Diluted  0.008 (0.013) 0.002 (0.008)
Weighted average number of shares used in computation of profit (loss) per share:        
Basic (in thousands) 82,183 78,155 84,166 80,798
Diluted (in thousands) 83,519 78,155 85,502 80,798
     
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP results    
         
(In thousands)        
         
  12 months ended 3 months ended
  Dec-31 Dec-31
  2014 2013 2014 2013
         
         
Reported net income (loss) on GAAP basis 658 (1,012) 157 (686)
         
Revaluation of convertible loan and warrants 285 72 200 72
Share-based compensation 41 12 29 --
Non-GAAP net income (loss) 984 (928) 386 (614)
         
         
Gross margin on GAAP basis  52.7% 41.8% 55.3% 23.5%
Reported gross profit on GAAP basis 3,499 1,779 1,097 205
         
Share-based compensation 7 3 4 --
Non-GAAP gross margin 52.8% 41.8% 55.5% 23.5%
Non-GAAP gross profit 3,506 1,782 1,101 205
         
Reported operating income (loss) on GAAP basis        
  1,023 (734) 374 (523)
Share-based compensation 41 12 29 --
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) 1,064 (722) 403 (523)


            

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