* Revenues of $9.3 million
* Gross margin increased to 46%
* Non-GAAP net loss decreased by 46% compared to Q1 2008
FORT LEE, N.J., May 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Track Innovations Ltd. (OTI) (Nasdaq:OTIV), a global leader in contactless microprocessor-based smart card solutions for homeland security, payments, petroleum payments and other applications, today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.
* Total revenues for the first quarter were $9.3 million, similar to the first quarter of 2008. * Gross margin for the first quarter increased to 46% compared to 32% in the same quarter last year. * Strong balance sheet with $25.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and short term investments. * Non-GAAP operating expenses for the first quarter were $7.2 million, compared to $7.3 million in the same quarter last year. Operating expenses for the first quarter on a GAAP basis were $8.4 million, a 10% decrease compared to $9.3 million in the first quarter of 2008. * Non-GAAP operating loss for the first quarter was $2.8 million, a 34% decrease compared to $4.3 million in the same quarter last year. Operating loss for the first quarter on a GAAP basis was $4.1 million, a 36% decrease compared to $6.3 million in same quarter last year. * Non-GAAP net loss for the quarter was $2.6 million, a 46% decrease compared to $4.8 million in the first quarter of 2008. GAAP net loss for the first quarter was $3.8 million, a 44% decrease compared to $6.9 million in the first quarter of 2008.
Oded Bashan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OTI, said: "Our first quarter results are in line with OTI's strategy to focus on improved margins, reduction in operating expenses, specifically in R&D and G&A, and the continued focus on marketing and sales, all resulting in further decrease in the operating loss and in the level of cash burn. Our target is to further reduce operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis to reach $25 million annually."
Following the disclosure made by the company in its 2008 annual results filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2009, on Form 6-K that the company may recognize an impairment charge against its goodwill and other intangible assets (amounting to $28.1 million), the company recently completed impairment testing as of December 31, 2008, according to which OTI will record a $25.6 million impairment charge, of which $24.2 million and $1.4 million for goodwill and intangible assets, respectively. The goodwill impairment charge was driven by the decline in OTI's stock price and the deteriorating global economy. The impairment charges are noncash accounting adjustment to the Company's balance sheet and profit and loss report, that do not affect cash flow, liquidity or OTI's non-GAAP results. The impairment charges will be reflected in OTI's audited GAAP financial consolidated results as of December 31, 2008 attached to Form 20-F to be filed with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission and are reflected in the reports attached below.
Further to the disclosure made by the company in December 2008 regarding the share repurchase program, the Israeli District court approved the repurchase by the Company of its ordinary shares in a total amount of up to $2 million. OTI's Board of Directors will further discuss the program details, conditions and scope, all subject to regulatory requirements. However, as reported previously, the Company is not obligated to acquire any specific number of shares, and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Company has scheduled a conference call and simultaneous Web cast for Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at 9:00 AM EDT to discuss operating results and future outlook. To participate, call: 1-888-723-3165 (U.S. toll free), 1-800-227-297 (Israel toll free). To listen to the Web cast, use the following link: http://www.otiglobal.com/content.aspx?id=226 For those unable to participate, the teleconference will be available for replay until midnight June 3rd, by calling U.S.: 1-888-782-4291, on the web at: http://www.otiglobal.com/content.aspx?id=226
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, OTI uses non-GAAP measures of gross profit, net income and earnings per share, which are adjustments from results based on GAAP to exclude non-cash equity-based compensation charges in accordance with SFAS 123(R) and EITF 96-18, and amortization of intangible assets. OTI management believes the non-GAAP financial information provided in this release provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and enhances the understanding of the Company's on-going economic performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP information in evaluating and operating the business and as such deemed it important to provide all this information to investors.
About OTI
Established in 1990, OTI (Nasdaq:OTIV) designs, develops and markets secure contactless microprocessor-based smart card technology to address the needs of a wide variety of markets. Applications developed by OTI include product solutions for petroleum payment systems, homeland security solutions, electronic passports and IDs, payments, mass transit ticketing, parking, loyalty programs and secure campuses. OTI has a global network of regional offices to market and support its products. The company was awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2005 and 2006 Company of the Year Award in the field of smart cards.
For more information on OTI, visit www.otiglobal.com, the content of which is not part of this press release.
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Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Whenever we use words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on OTI's current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of OTI could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding our goals, beliefs, future growth strategies, objectives, plans or current expectations such as those statements regarding the steps we take to reduce operating costs and maintain, improve and enhance financial performance as well, or our statement regarding our target to further reduce operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis to reach $25 million annually. Forward-looking statements could be impacted by the effects of the protracted evaluation and validation period in the U.S. contactless payment cards market ,market acceptance of new and existing products and our ability to execute production on orders, as well as the other risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance our its expectations will be achieved. OTI 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 circumstances or otherwise.
ON TRACK INNOVATIONS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months ended
March 31
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2009 2008
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
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Revenues
Sales $ 8,880 $ 8,746
Licensing and transaction fees 457 575
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Total revenues 9,337 9,321
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Cost of Revenues
Cost of sales 5,006 6,338
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Total cost of revenues 5,006 6,338
---------- ----------
Gross profit 4,331 2,983
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Operating Expenses
Research and development 2,216 2,997
Selling and marketing 3,369 2,377
General and administrative 2,546 3,594
Amortization of intangible assets 264 329
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Total Operating expenses 8,395 9,297
---------- ----------
Operating loss (4,064) (6,314)
Financial income (expenses), net 207 (476)
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Loss before taxes on income (3,857) (6,790)
Taxes on income 23 63
Equity in loss of an affiliate -- (123)
---------- ----------
Net loss $ (3,834) $ (6,850)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling
interest 44 --
---------- ----------
Net loss attributable to shareholders $ (3,790) $ (6,850)
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Basic and diluted net loss attributable to
shareholders per ordinary share $ (0.17) $ (0.35)
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Weighted average number of ordinary shares
used in computing basic and diluted net loss
per ordinary share 21,787,272 19,424,970
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ON TRACK INNOVATIONS LTD.
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP TO NON-GAAP
UNADITIED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Three
months
ended
March 31,
2009
GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP
Revenues
Sales $ 8,880 -- $ 8,880
Licensing and transaction fees 457 -- 457
---------- ----------
Total revenues 9,337 9,337
---------- ----------
Cost of Revenues
Cost of sales 5,006 (15)(a) 4,991
Total cost of revenues 5,006 (15) 4,991
---------- ----------
Gross profit 4,331 15 4,346
---------- ----------
Operating Expenses
Research and development 2,216 (583)(a) 1,633
Selling and marketing 3,369 (142)(a) 3,227
General and administrative 2,546 (214)(a) 2,332
Amortization of intangible assets 264 (264)(b) --
---------- ----------
Total operating expenses 8,395 (1,203) 7,192
---------- ----------
Operating loss (4,064) 1,218 (2,846)
Financial income, net 207 -- 207
---------- ---------- ----------
Loss before taxes on income (3,857) 1,218 (2,639)
Taxes on income 23 -- 23
---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss $ (3,834) $ 1,218 $ (2,616)
Net loss attributable to
noncontrolling interest 44 -- 44
---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss attributable to
shareholders $ (3,790) $ 1,218 $ (2,572)
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Basic and diluted net loss
attributable to shareholders per
ordinary share $ (0.17) $ 0.05 $ (0.12)
---------- ---------- ----------
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares used in
computing basic and diluted net
loss per ordinary share 21,787,272 21,787,272
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(a) The effect of stock-based compensation in accordance with
SFAS 123(R) and EITF 96-18.
(b) The effect of amortization of intangible assets.
ON TRACK INNOVATIONS LTD.
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP TO NON-GAAP
UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Three
months
ended
March 31,
2008
GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP
Revenues
Sales $ 8,746 -- $ 8,746
Licensing and transaction fees 575 -- 575
---------- ----------
Total revenues 9,321 9,321
---------- ----------
Cost of Revenues
Cost of sales 6,338 (15)(a) 6,323
---------- ----------
Total cost of revenues 6,338 (15) 6,323
---------- ----------
Gross profit 2,983 15 2,998
---------- ----------
Operating Expenses
Research and development 2,997 (805)(a) 2,192
Selling and marketing 2,377 (290)(a) 2,087
General and administrative 3,594 (574)(a) 3,020
Amortization of intangible assets 329 (329)(b) --
---------- ----------
Total operating expenses 9,297 (1,998) 7,299
---------- ----------
Operating loss (6,314) 2,013 (4,301)
Financial expenses, net (476) -- (476)
---------- ----------
Loss before taxes on income (6,790) 2,013 (4,777)
Taxes on income 63 -- 63
Equity in loss of affiliate (123) -- (123)
---------- ----------
Net loss $ (6,850) $ 2,013 $ (4,837)
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Net loss attributable to
noncontrolling interest -- -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss attributable to
shareholders $ (6,850) $ 2,013 $ (4,837)
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Basic and diluted net loss
attributable to shareholders per
ordinary share $ (0.35) $ 0.10 $ (0.25)
---------- ---------- ----------
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares used in computing
basic and diluted net loss per
ordinary share 19,424,970 19,424,970
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(a) The effect of stock-based compensation in accordance with
SFAS 123(R) and EITF 96-18.
(b) The effect of amortization of intangible assets.
ON TRACK INNOVATIONS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
March 31 December 31
2009 2008
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,795 $ 27,196
Short-term investments 46 904
Trade receivables (net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $3,282 and $3,315 as
of March 31, 2009 And December 31, 2008,
respectively) 4,784 4,567
Other receivables and prepaid expenses 3,566 2,994
Inventories 12,200 12,343
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Total current assets 46,391 48,004
----------- -----------
Severance pay deposits fund 1,086 1,189
Investment in an affiliated company -- --
Property, plant and equipment, net 17,897 18,613
Intangible assets, net 2,227 2,503
Goodwill -- --
----------- -----------
Total assets $ 67,601 $ 70,309
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ON TRACK INNOVATIONS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
March 31 December 31
2009 2008
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
----------- -----------
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Short-term bank credit and current
maturities of long-term bank loans $ 5,583 $ 4,984
Trade payables 7,498 8,071
Other current liabilities 4,321 3,517
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities 17,402 16,572
----------- -----------
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term loans, net of current maturities 1,598 1,762
Accrued severance pay 3,189 3,672
Deferred tax liability 180 202
----------- -----------
Total long-term liabilities 4,967 5,636
----------- -----------
Total liabilities 22,369 22,208
----------- -----------
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Shareholders' Equity
Ordinary shares of NIS 0.1 par value:
Authorized - 50,000,000 shares as of
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008;
issued 21,874,405 and 21,534,788 shares as
of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008,
respectively; outstanding 21,865,435 and
21,495,409 shares as of March 31, 2009 and
December 31, 2008, respectively 516 508
Additional paid-in capital 184,126 182,944
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (546) (325)
Accumulated deficit (139,231) (135,441)
----------- -----------
Shareholder's equity 44,865 47,686
----------- -----------
Noncontrolling interest 367 415
----------- -----------
Total equity 45,232 48,101
----------- -----------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 67,601 $ 70,309
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ON TRACK INNOVATIONS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months ended
March 31
------------------------
2009 2008
----------- -----------
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
----------- -----------
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss $ (3,834) $ (6,850)
Adjustments required to reconcile net loss
to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation related to options
and shares issued to employees and others 954 1,684
Equity in net losses of an affiliated
company -- 123
Amortization of intangible assets 264 329
Depreciation 636 877
Accrued severance pay, net (380) 246
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables (206) 2,888
Decrease (increase) in other receivables and
prepaid expenses (560) 171
Decrease in inventories 179 509
Decrease in trade payables (600) (2,932)
Increase in other current liabilities 790 49
Other, net (46) (17)
----------- -----------
Net cash used in operating activities (2,803) (2,923)
----------- -----------
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturity of available-for sale
securities 1,372 4,100
Purchase of available-for sale securities (514) --
Purchase of property and equipment (213) (389)
Other, net -- 10
----------- -----------
Net cash provided by investing activities 645 3,721
----------- -----------
Cash flows from financing activities
Increase in short-term bank credit, net 606 257
Repayment of long-term bank loans (93) (107)
Proceeds from receipt on account of shares
and exercise of options 232 9
----------- -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities 745 159
----------- -----------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 12 41
----------- -----------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (1,401) 998
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the period 27,196 35,470
----------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
period $ 25,795 $ 36,468
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