Gilat Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results


PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.

Key Highlights:

  • Quarterly revenues of $93.6 million, up 42% compared to fourth quarter 2010
  • Full year revenues increased to $339.2 million, up from $233 million in 2010
  • Non-GAAP year-over-year operating income reached $17.5 million compared to $1.3 million in 2010
  • 2011 EBITDA of $33.5 million, up from EBITDA of $14.2 million in 2010

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $93.6 million, compared to $66.1 million for the same period in 2010. GAAP operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $15.2 million compared to an operating loss of $4.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.

On a GAAP basis, net loss for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $11.5 million or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $4.9 million or $0.12 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2010.

During the fourth quarter of 2011 we recorded a one-time non-cash impairment of goodwill relating to our investment in Wavestream in accordance with ASC 350 (formerly SFAS No. 142) in the amount of $17.9 million, and restructuring costs and other charges relating to cost reduction efforts in the amount of $1.6 million, totaling $19.5 million.

On a non-GAAP basis, operating income for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $6.6 million compared to $0.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP net income for the period was $8.4 million or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the comparable period in 2010.

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011 were $339.2 million, compared to $233.0 million in the comparable period of 2010. On a GAAP basis, operating loss for the year 2011 was $12.3 million, compared with an operating loss of $6.2 million in the prior year. Net loss for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2011 was $5.9 million or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $30.6 million or $0.73 per diluted share, in the same period of 2010.

On a non-GAAP basis, operating income for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $17.5 million compared to $1.3 million in the full year 2010. Non-GAAP net income for the period was $15.9 million or $0.37 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the comparable period in 2010.

EBITDA for the twelve months of 2011 reached $33.5 million compared with $14.2 million in the comparable period in 2010.

Executive Perspective:

"Our strong financial performance in the fourth quarter was accompanied by several important contract wins for Gilat. In 2011 we made significant inroads in our strategy with key awards in the Ka-band market and stood by the management objectives we set at the beginning of the year," said Erez Antebi, Gilat's Chief Executive Officer. "Looking forward, we have identified the key growth drivers we will be focusing on – Ka-band, defense and homeland security, and Managed Network Services markets - and I believe that our differentiated product offering and capabilities give us a significant advantage in these markets which are expected to grow long term."

As part of the results announcement, management has set the Company's financial objectives for 2012 to increase annual revenues between $340 and $350 million and, while continuing to invest in future products, maintain EBITDA margin levels at 10%.

Key Recent Announcements:

  • January 2012 - Gilat announced that it has signed a supply and development agreement with O3b Networks Limited. Read
  • January 2012 - Gilat announced the extension of services agreement for the Colombian Ministry of Information Technology and Communications for an additional nine-months period. Read
  • December 2011 - Gilat announced that it has been awarded a new contract by the Colombian Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MINTIC) to provide broadband Internet connectivity to over 1,600 schools throughout the country's rural regions. The project is valued at approximately $18.5 million. Read
  • December 2011 - Gilat announced that was selected by JSC NC 'Kazsatnet', a Republic of Kazakhstan telecommunications company, to deploy a SkyEdge™ II broadband satellite network to complement its fiber and IP networks. Read
  • November 2011 - Gilat introduced of a satcom-on-the-move (SOTM) solution for airborne applications, featuring a very small Ku-band broadband antenna customized for airborne use. Read
  • November 2011 - Gilat announced the appointment of Glenn Katz as CEO of its wholly owned subsidiary, Spacenet Inc. Read
  • November 2011 - Gilat announced that it was selected by a leading Latin American operator for the delivery of a full scale SkyEdge II network that will provide national connectivity to the Latin American country's national post office. Read
  • November 2011 – Gilat announced that it has signed agreements with Russian-based service provider RTComm, the satellite service arm of Rostelecom Group, Russia's national telecommunications operator, and with NIIR FSUE, Russia's institute for technology advancement for the supply of network equipment and Ka-band end-user terminals for RTComm's future constellation of multi spot-beam satellites. Read
  • November 2011 – Gilat announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Wavestream® introduced the AeroStreamTM family of airborne-qualified solid-state transceivers for integration into both military and commercial airborne and unmanned satellite communication systems. Read
  • October 2011 - Gilat announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Erez Antebi as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2012. Amiram Levinberg, Gilat's current CEO and Chairman of the Board intends to continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. Read
  • October 2011 - Gilat announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Spacenet Inc., was selected by Cumberland Farms Inc. to upgrade and manage its communications infrastructure for over 600 stores across 11 states. Read
  • October 2011 – Gilat announced that it shipped its one millionth VSAT (very small aperture terminal), marking a major milestone for the company. Read

Conference Call and Webcast Details:

Gilat management will host a conference call today at 14:30 GMT/09:30 EST/16:30 Israel Local Time to discuss the 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 (888) 407-2553.

The results presentation may be accessed prior to the conference call via Webcast through the Company's website at www.gilat.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at approximately 17:00 GMT/12:00 EST today, until 17:00 GMT/12:00 EST February 24, 2012. International participants are invited to access the replay at (972) 3-925-5921, and US-based participants are invited to access the replay by dialing (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.

Notes:

(1) The attached summary financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The attached summary financial statements are unaudited. To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, the Company presents Gilat's EBITDA before the impact of non-cash share-based payment charges, depreciation and amortization, other income, impairment of goodwill, restructuring cost, and other costs related to acquisition transactions. Non-GAAP presentations of net income, EBITDA and earnings per share are provided to enhance the understanding of the Company's historical financial performance and comparability between periods.

(2) Operating income before depreciation, amortization, non-cash stock option expenses as per ASC 718 (formerly SFAS 123(R)), impairment of goodwill, restructuring cost and other costs related to acquisition transactions ('EBITDA') is presented because it is a measure commonly used and is presented solely in order to improve the understanding of the Company's operating results and to provide further perspective on these results. EBITDA, however, should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or net income for the period as an indicator of the operating performance of the Company.

Similarly, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. 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. EBITDA may not be indicative of the historic operating results of the Company; nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. Reconciliation between the Company's Operating income and EBITDA is presented in the attached summary financial statements.

About Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.:

Gilat is a leading provider of products and professional services for satellite-based broadband communication networks worldwide. Gilat was founded in 1987 and has shipped over one million VSATs (Very Small Aperture Terminals) to more than 85 countries across six continents. Gilat's headquarters are located in Petah Tikva, Israel, and the Company has 22 sales and service offices worldwide. Gilat develops and markets an expansive range of broadband satellite solutions including high-performance VSATs under the SkyEdgeTM and SkyEdge II brands, low-profile antennas for communications-on-the-move, under the RaySat Antenna Systems and the StealthRayTM brands, and next generation solid-state power amplifiers for mission-critical defense and broadcast satellite communications systems under the Wavestream brand. Gilat's wholly-owned subsidiary, Spacenet Inc., is a leading provider of managed services in North America to the business and government segments. Visit Gilat at www.gilat.com.

The Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5848

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. 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 BALANCE SHEETS    
US dollars in thousands    
     
  December 31, December 31,
  2011 2010
  Unaudited  
ASSETS    
     
CURRENT ASSETS:    
Cash and cash equivalents  56,231  57,238
Short-term restricted cash  7,034  3,839
Restricted cash held by trustees  1,549  1,004
Trade receivables, net  51,654  51,994
Inventories  31,933  29,612
Other current assets  25,767  22,973
Total current assets  174,168  166,660
     
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS AND RECEIVABLES:    
Long-term restricted cash  2,025  4,583
Severance pay fund  9,722  10,572
Long-term trade receivables, receivables in respect of capital     
 leases and other receivables  20,219  6,538
Total long-term investments and receivables  31,966  21,693
     
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET  100,926  103,490
     
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND DEFERRED CHARGES, NET  49,927  57,453
     
GOODWILL  89,691  106,082
     
TOTAL ASSETS  446,678  455,378
     
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.    
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS    
US dollars in thousands    
  December 31, December 31,
  2011 2010
  Unaudited  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    
     
CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
Short-term bank credit  2,971  2,129
Current maturities of long-term loans and convertible notes  19,092  2,186
Trade payables   25,477  18,267
Accrued expenses   25,609  24,591
Short-term advances from customer, held by trustees  1,551  1,004
Other current liabilities  36,764  39,675
     
 Total current liabilities  111,464  87,852
     
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:    
Accrued severance pay  9,445  10,579
Long-term loans, net   40,353  45,202
Accrued interest related to restructured debt  --   575
Convertible subordinated notes  --   14,379
Other long-term liabilities  25,341  32,678
     
 Total long-term liabilities  75,139  103,413
     
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES    
     
EQUITY:    
Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.2 par value   1,882  1,855
Additional paid in capital  867,100  865,080
Accumulated other comprehensive income  539  774
Accumulated deficit  (609,446)  (603,596)
     
Total equity  260,075  264,113
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  446,678  455,378
             
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.            
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS      
FOR COMPARATIVE PURPOSES             
U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)            
     Three months ended       Three months ended   
    31 December 2011     31 December 2010  
  GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP
  Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
             
Revenues  93,604  --   93,604  66,059  --   66,059
Cost of revenues  59,943  (1,699)  58,244  42,645  (1,512)  41,133
Gross profit  33,661  1,699  35,360  23,414  1,512  24,926
  36%   38% 35%   38%
Research and development expenses:            
Expenses incurred  8,963  (48)  8,915  7,342  (48)  7,294
Less - grants  635  --   635  878  --   878
   8,328  (48)  8,280  6,464  (48)  6,416
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses  21,046  (588)  20,458  18,480  (466)  18,014
Costs related to acquisition transactions   --   --   --   2,612  (2,612)  -- 
Impairment of goodwill and restructuring costs  19,478  (19,478)  --   --   --   -- 
Operating income (loss)  (15,191)  21,813  6,622  (4,142)  4,638  496
Financial expenses, net   (113)  --   (113)  (243)  --   (243)
Other income   1,863  (1,863)  --   75  (75)  -- 
Income (loss) before taxes on income  (13,441)  19,950  6,509  (4,310)  4,563  253
Taxes on income (tax benefit)  (1,911)  --   (1,911)  589  --   589
Net income (loss)  (11,530)  19,950  8,420  (4,899)  4,563  (336)
             
Basic net earnings (loss) per share  (0.28)    0.20  (0.12)    (0.01)
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share  (0.28)    0.20  (0.12)    (0.01)
             
Weighted average number of shares used in             
 computing net earnings (loss) per share             
 Basic  41,111    41,111  40,639    40,639
 Diluted  41,111    42,782  40,639    40,639
             
(1) Adjustments reflect the effect of non-cash stock options expenses as per SFAS123R, costs related to acquisition transactions,  
 impairment of goodwill and restructuring costs, amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions and other income.  
             
     Three months ended       Three months ended   
    31 December 2011     31 December 2010  
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses:            
Cost of Revenues    69      77  
Research and development    48      48  
Selling, general, marketing and administrative    358      307  
     475      432  
             
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions:        
Cost of Revenues    1,630      1,435  
Selling, general, marketing and administrative    230      159  
     1,860      1,594  
             
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.            
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS      
FOR COMPARATIVE PURPOSES             
U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)            
     Year ended       Year ended   
    31 December 2011     31 December 2010  
  GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP GAAP Adjustments (1) Non-GAAP
  Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited   Unaudited Unaudited
             
Revenues  339,201  --   339,201  232,985  --   232,985
Cost of revenues  217,574  (7,416)  210,158  153,131  (1,939)  151,192
Gross profit  121,627  7,416  129,043  79,854  1,939  81,793
  36%   38% 34%   35%
Research and development expenses:            
Expenses incurred  35,076  (222)  34,854  22,194  (172)  22,022
Less - grants  3,375  --   3,375  3,249  --   3,249
   31,701  (222)  31,479  18,945  (172)  18,773
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses  82,528  (2,437)  80,091  63,240  (1,523)  61,717
Costs related to acquisition transactions   256  (256)  --   3,842  (3,842)  -- 
Impairment of goodwill and restructuring costs  19,478  (19,478)  --   --   --   -- 
Operating income (loss)  (12,336)  29,809  17,473  (6,173)  7,476  1,303
Financial expenses, net   (1,931)  --   (1,931)  (557)  --   (557)
Other income   8,074  (8,074)  --   37,360  (37,360)  -- 
Income (loss) before taxes on income  (6,193)  21,735  15,542  30,630  (29,884)  746
Taxes on income (tax benefit)  (343)  --   (343)  11  --   11
Net income (loss)  (5,850)  21,735  15,885  30,619  (29,884)  735
             
Basic net earnings (loss) per share  (0.14)    0.39  0.76    0.02
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share  (0.14)    0.37  0.73    0.02
             
Weighted average number of shares used in             
 computing net earnings (loss) per share             
 Basic  40,929    40,929  40,467    40,467
 Diluted  40,929    42,889  41,985    42,806
             
(1) Adjustments reflect the effect of non-cash stock options expenses as per SFAS123R, costs related to acquisition transactions,  
 impairment of goodwill and restructuring costs, amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions and other income.  
             
     Year ended       Year ended   
    31 December 2011     31 December 2010  
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses:            
Cost of Revenues    295      281  
Research and development    222      172  
Selling, general, marketing and administrative    1,492      1,273  
     2,009      1,726  
             
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions:        
Cost of Revenues    7,121      1,658  
Selling, general, marketing and administrative    945      250  
     8,066      1,908  
         
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.        
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS      
U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)        
  Year ended Three months ended    
  December 31, December 31,
  2011 2010 2011 2010
  Unaudited   Unaudited Unaudited
         
Revenues  339,201  232,985  93,604  66,059
Cost of revenues  217,574  153,131  59,943  42,645
Gross profit  121,627  79,854  33,661  23,414
Research and development expenses:        
Expenses incurred  35,076  22,194  8,963  7,342
Less - grants  3,375  3,249  635  878
   31,701  18,945  8,328  6,464
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses  82,528  63,240  21,046  18,480
Costs related to acquisition transactions   256  3,842  --   2,612
Impairment of goodwill and restructuring costs  19,478  --   19,478  -- 
Operating loss  (12,336)  (6,173)  (15,191)  (4,142)
Financial expenses, net   (1,931)  (557)  (113)  (243)
Other income   8,074  37,360  1,863  75
Income (loss) before taxes on income  (6,193)  30,630  (13,441)  (4,310)
Taxes on income (tax benefit)  (343)  11  (1,911)  589
Net income (loss)  (5,850)  30,619  (11,530)  (4,899)
         
Basic net earnings (loss) per share  (0.14)  0.76  (0.28)  (0.12)
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share  (0.14)  0.73  (0.28)  (0.12)
         
Weighted average number of shares used in         
  computing net earnings (loss) per share        
Basic 40,929 40,467 41,111 40,639
Diluted 40,929 41,985 41,111 40,639
         
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.        
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS        
US dollars in thousands        
  Year ended Three months ended
  December 31, December 31,
  2011 2010 2011 2010
  Unaudited   Unaudited Unaudited
         
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income (loss)  (5,850)  30,619  (11,530)  (4,899)
Adjustments required to reconcile net income (loss)        
 to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  24,121  14,794  6,070  4,855
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets  18,043  --   18,043  -- 
Gain from the sale of an investment accounted for at cost  (3,034)  (24,314)  --   -- 
Stock-based compensation related to employees  2,009  1,726  475  432
Accrued severance pay, net  (285)  (135)  (21)  (2)
Accrued interest and exchange rate differences on         
 short and long-term restricted cash, net  500  (201)  269  195
Accrued interest and exchange rate differences on         
 marketable securities and short term bank deposits, net  --   (45)  --   181
Exchange rate differences on long-term loans  (112)  (415)  (262)  (107)
Capital loss from disposal of property and equipment  286  270  168  -- 
Deferred income taxes  (428)  (250)  (1,589)  (246)
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables, net  646  (1,562)  3,553  4,733
Increase in other assets (including short-term, long-term        
 and deferred charges)  (21,062)  (5,545)  (1,825)  (1,005)
Increase in inventories  (4,889)  (2,946)  (1,194)  (2,584)
Increase (decrease) in trade payables  7,066  (4,759)  3,912  (1,059)
Increase in accrued expenses  11  2,256  575  3,156
Increase (decrease) in advances from customer, held         
 by trustees, net   547  (1,133)  (1,062)  (3,158)
Increase (decrease) in other accounts payable and other long term liabilities  (8,972)  4,574  1,407  2,920
Net cash provided by operating activities  8,597  12,934  16,989  3,412
         
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.        
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS        
US dollars in thousands        
         
  Year ended Three months ended
  December 31, December 31,
  2011 2010 2011 2010
  Unaudited   Unaudited Unaudited
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Purchase of property and equipment  (8,948)  (7,638)  (2,844)  (2,182)
Proceeds from sale of an investment accounted for at cost  3,034  24,314  --   -- 
Investment in bank deposits  --   (30,693)  --   -- 
Proceeds from bank deposits  --   62,384  --   22,507
Purchase of available-for-sale marketable securities  --   (4,804)  --   -- 
Proceeds from available-for-sale marketable securities  --   4,888  --   4,888
Investment in restricted cash held by trustees  (11,737)  (12,346)  (5,417)  -- 
Proceeds from restricted cash held by trustees  10,660  13,673  6,213  2,963
Investment in restricted cash (including long-term)  (23,548)  (2,941)  (8,817)  (2,478)
Proceeds from restricted cash (including long-term)  23,014  1,339  6,045  5
Proceeds from working capital adjustment to subsidiary purchase price  1,465  --   --   -- 
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired  (1,867)  (153,883)  --   (127,566)
Purchase of intangible asset  (38)  (2,515)  (12)  (15)
Net cash used in investing activities  (7,965)  (108,222)  (4,832) (101,878)
         
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Repayment of convertible notes  (835)  (839)  (441)  -- 
Issuance of restricted stock units and exercise of stock options  27  39  7  6
Short-term bank credit, net  842  (946)  200  (1,173)
Proceeds from long-term loans  --   40,000  --   40,000
Repayment of long-term loans  (1,225)  (8,409)  (178)  (4,128)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (1,191)  29,845  (412)  34,705
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (448)  9  (9)  27
         
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (1,007)  (65,434)  11,736  (63,734)
         
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  57,238  122,672  44,495  120,972
         
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period  56,231  57,238  56,231  57,238
         
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.        
CONDENSED EBITDA        
US dollars in thousands        
  Year ended Three months ended
  December 31, December 31,
  2011 2010 2011 2010
  Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
         
Operating loss  (12,336)  (6,173)  (15,191)  (4,142)
Add:        
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses  2,009  1,726  475  432
Costs related to acquisition transactions  256  3,842  --   2,612
Impairment of goodwill and restructuring costs  19,478  --   19,478  -- 
Depreciation and amortization  24,121  14,794  6,070  4,855
EBITDA  33,528  14,189  10,832  3,757


            

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