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Gilat Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

Demonstrates Strong Revenue Growth of 15% Year-over-Year and Increased Profitability with GAAP Operating Income of $7 Million and Adjusted EBITDA of $8.4 Million
Company Raises its GAAP Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA Guidance for 2023

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, reported today its results for the first quarter, ended March 31, 2023.

First Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue of $59.0 million, up 15% compared with $51.4 million in Q1 2022;
  • GAAP operating income of $7.0 million, compared with GAAP operating loss of $1.0 million in Q1 2022;
  • Non-GAAP operating income of $5.3 million, compared with a non-GAAP operating loss of $0.3 million in Q1 2022;
  • GAAP net income of $5.6 million, or $0.10 earnings per diluted share, compared with GAAP net loss of $2.5 million, or loss of $0.04 per share, in Q1 2022;
  • Non-GAAP net income of $3.8 million, or $0.07 earnings per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net loss of $1.8 million, or loss of $0.03 per share, in Q1 2022;
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $8.4 million compared with $2.5 million in Q1 2022;

Forward-Looking Expectations

The Company today raised its GAAP operating income guidance to between $16 to $20 million, representing year-over-year growth of 81% at the mid-point and its adjusted EBITDA guidance to between $31 to $35 million, representing year-over-year growth of 31% at the mid-point. The company reiterated its 2023 revenue guidance.

Adi Sfadia, Gilat's CEO, commented:

“The first quarter of 2023 was a very strong opening for the year and is another quarter in which we showed strong year-over-year growth in revenues and profitability. Our growth was broad, across multiple business areas, demonstrating the increased interest in satellite communications and in Gilat's leading position in the industry. Adding to that is the significant improvement in our profitability metrics, with gross margins reaching a multi-year high of 42% and Adjusted EBITDA of 14% of revenues or $8.4 million, more than tripled that of the same quarter last year.”

“I am pleased we continued to make great inroads with our strategy to be the partner of choice for satellite operators with multimillion-dollar orders during the first quarter.

In addition, on the defense front, we made significant progress in executing on our growth strategy. We signed a definitive agreement to acquire DataPath Inc. a US Defense integrator, to boost our defense offering with a focus on the US Department of Defense.”

Mr. Sfadia concluded, “I believe that Gilat today is in the best position it has been in a long time – revenue is growing strongly, with bookings, backlog, and the pipeline all at a very healthy level. This, coupled with our strong performance in Q1, has led us to increase our profitability guidance for 2023.”

Key Recent Announcements

  • Financial Institution in Latin America Deploying Millions of Dollars of Gilat Technology for Satellite Connectivity
  • Gilat Receives Multimillion-Dollar Order for Expansion of Advanced Disaster Response Network in Asia
  • Intelsat Strengthens Strategic Partnership and Expands Service Capabilities with Significant Multimillion-Dollar Orders for Gilat’s Multi-service Platforms and Terminals
  • SES Certifies Gilat’s SkyEdge IV Platform for O3b mPOWER, O3b and SES-17
  • ST Engineering iDirect and Gilat Satellite Networks Successfully Showcase Proof of Concept Utilizing DIFI Standard at Satellite 2023
  • Gilat Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire DataPath, Market Leader in Trusted Communications for US DoD, Military & Gov’t Sectors
  • Gilat Announces Launch of Endurance, a New Line of “Always-On” SSPA Products
  • Hispasat and Gilat Expand Strategic Partnership with the Selection of Gilat’s SkyEdge IV Platform for Amazonas Nexus
  • Gilat Announces Availability of SkyEdge IV Taurus-M, New Satellite Modem for Military and Government Markets
  • Gilat Enables TIM Brasil to Be First Network Operator with Coverage to 100% of Brazilian Cities

Conference Call Details
Gilat’s management will discuss its first quarter 2023 results and business achievements and participate in a question-and-answer session:

Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Start: 09:30 AM EDT / 16:30 IDT
Dial-in: US: 1-888-407-2553
International: +972-3-918-0609

A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available on the Gilat website at www.gilat.com and through this link: https://veidan.activetrail.biz/gilatq1-2023

The webcast will also be archived for a period of 30 days on the Company’s website and through the link above.

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 gross profit, operating expenses, operating income, income before taxes on income, net 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 with a more complete understanding of the Company’s underlying operational results, trends, and performance. Non-GAAP financial measures mainly exclude, if and when applicable, the effect of stock-based compensation, amortization of purchased intangibles, amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions, lease incentive amortization, impairment of held for sale asset, income tax effect on adjustments, one-time changes of deferred tax assets, and other operating income, net.

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 GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures for other companies. Reconciliation between the Company's net income (loss) and adjusted EBITDA is presented in the attached summary financial statements.

Non-GAAP presentations of gross profit, operating expenses, operating income, income before taxes on income, net 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 over 35 years of experience, we create and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground and new space connectivity and provide comprehensive end-to-end solutions and services, powered by our innovative technology. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.

Delivering high value solutions, our portfolio is comprised of a cloud-based platform and high performance satellite terminals designed to work in harmony with satellite constellations, including Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS) and Software-Defined Satellites (SDS) in multiple orbits; high performance Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas; and highly efficient, high-power Solid State Power 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, mobility, cellular backhaul, military, government, and enterprise, all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. 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, risks associated with the outbreak and global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; 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. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet Oren, Senior Director Corporate Communications
[email protected]

Gilat Satellite Networks
Mayrav Sher, Head of Finance and Investor Relations
[email protected]

EK Global IR
Ehud Helft, Managing Partner
[email protected]

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)
     Three months ended
    March 31,
    2023 2022
    Unaudited
       
Revenues  $58,962  $51,409 
Cost of revenues   34,277   35,021 
       
Gross profit   24,685   16,388 
       
Research and development expenses, net  9,619   7,668 
Selling and marketing expenses  6,009   5,350 
General and administrative expenses  4,431   4,184 
Impairment of held for sale asset  -   210 
Other operating income, net   (2,387)  - 
       
Total operating expenses    17,672   17,412 
       
Operating income (loss)   7,013   (1,024)
       
Financial expenses, net   149   1,195 
       
Income (loss) before taxes on income  6,864   (2,219)
       
Taxes on income   1,284   315 
       
Net income (loss)  $ 5,580  $ (2,534)
       
Earnings (losses) per share (basic and diluted) $ 0.10  $ (0.04)
       
Weighted average number of shares used in     
 computing earnings (losses) per share    
 Basic   56,613,485   56,551,070 
 Diluted   56,623,432   56,551,070 
       
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.             
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) 
FOR COMPARATIVE PURPOSES             
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)  
   Three months ended Three months ended 
   March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 
   GAAP Adjustments (*) Non-GAAP GAAP Adjustments (*) Non-GAAP 
   Unaudited Unaudited 
               
Gross profit $24,685  75  $24,760 $16,388   75  $16,463  
Operating expenses  17,672  1,809   19,481  17,412   (683)  16,729  
Operating income (loss)  7,013  (1,734)  5,279  (1,024)  758   (266) 
Income (loss) before taxes on income  6,864  (1,734)  5,130  (2,219)  758   (1,461) 
Net income (loss) $ 5,580  (1,734) $ 3,846 $ (2,534)  758  $ (1,776) 
               
Earnings (losses) per share (basic and diluted)$ 0.10 $(0.03) $ 0.07 $ (0.04) $0.01  $ (0.03) 
               
               
Weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings (losses) per share             
 Basic  56,613,485    56,613,485  56,551,070     56,551,070  
 Diluted  56,623,432    56,623,432  56,551,070     56,551,070  
               
 (*) Adjustments reflect the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation as per ASC 718, amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions, impairment of held for sale asset and other operating income, net  
           
               
   Three months ended Three months ended 
   March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 
     Unaudited     Unaudited   
               
GAAP net income (loss)   $5,580      $(2,534)   
               
Gross profit             
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses   75       70    
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions  -       5    
      75       75    
Operating expenses             
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses   527       422    
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition transactions  51       51    
Impairment of held for sale asset    -       210    
Other operating income, net    (2,387)      -    
      (1,809)      683    
               
Non-GAAP net income (loss)   $3,846      $(1,776)   
               
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD. 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 
U.S. dollars in thousands 
      
ADJUSTED EBITDA:     
   Three months ended
 
  March 31, 
  2023 2022 
  Unaudited 
      
GAAP net income (loss) $5,580  $(2,534) 
Adjustments:     
Financial expenses, net  149   1,195  
Taxes on income  1,284   315  
Non-cash stock-based compensation expenses  602   492  
Impairment of held for sale asset  -   210  
Other operating income, net  (2,387)  -  
Depreciation and amortization (*)  3,163   2,851  
      
Adjusted EBITDA $8,391  $2,529  
      
(*) Including amortization of lease incentive     
      
SEGMENT REVENUES:     
  Three months ended 
  March 31, 
  2023 2022 
  Unaudited 
      
Satellite Networks $33,546  $24,770  
Integrated Solutions  12,919   13,706  
Network Infrastructure and Services  12,497   12,933  
      
Total revenues $ 58,962  $ 51,409  
      
 GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.    
 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS    
 U.S. dollars in thousands    
   March 31, December 31,
   2023 2022
   Unaudited Audited
      
 ASSETS    
      
 CURRENT ASSETS:    
 Cash and cash equivalents $89,119  $86,591 
 Restricted cash  608   541 
 Trade receivables, net  44,440   50,644 
 Contract assets  20,546   24,971 
 Inventories  40,019   33,024 
 Other current assets  22,136   19,283 
      
    Total current assets  216,868   215,054 
      
 LONG-TERM ASSETS:    
 Restricted cash  12   13 
 Long-term contract assets  10,452   11,149 
 Severance pay funds  5,836   5,947 
 Deferred taxes  17,139   18,265 
 Operating lease right-of-use assets  3,623   3,891 
 Other long-term assets  11,607   10,737 
      
 Total long-term assets  48,669   50,002 
      
 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET  75,256   76,578 
      
 INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET  254   309 
      
 GOODWILL  43,468   43,468 
      
 TOTAL ASSETS $384,515  $385,411 
      
 GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.    
 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Cont.)    
 U.S. dollars in thousands    
   March 31, December 31,
   2023 2022
   Unaudited Audited
      
 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
      
 CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
 Trade payables $22,726  $20,668 
 Accrued expenses  46,171   50,356 
 Advances from customers and deferred revenues  26,774   30,531 
 Operating lease liabilities  1,954   1,941 
 Other current liabilities  28,028   22,291 
      
    Total current liabilities  125,653   125,787 
      
 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:    
 Accrued severance pay  6,765   6,580 
 Long-term advances from customers and deferred revenues  337   1,041 
 Operating lease liabilities  1,620   1,890 
 Other long-term liabilities  179   5,988 
      
    Total long-term liabilities  8,901   15,499 
      
 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:    
 Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.2 par value  2,711   2,711 
 Additional paid-in capital  932,688   932,086 
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (7,193)  (6,847)
 Accumulated deficit  (678,245)  (683,825)
      
 Total shareholders' equity  249,961   244,125 
      
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$384,515  $385,411 
      
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD.    
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS    
U.S. dollars in thousands    
     
  Three months ended
  March 31,
  2023 2022
  Unaudited
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income (loss) $5,580  $(2,534)
     
Adjustments required to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization  3,107   2,796 
Stock-based compensation of options  602   492 
Accrued severance pay, net  297   (63)
Deferred taxes, net  1,126   306 
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables, net  6,491   (6,412)
Decrease (increase) in contract assets  4,917   (2,009)
Increase in other assets and other adjustments (including short-term, long-term and effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents)  (2,767)  (3,716)
Increase in inventories  (7,623)  (2,344)
Increase in trade payables  1,989   1,672 
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses  (2,199)  752 
Increase (decrease) in advance from customers and deferred revenue  (4,469)  2,310 
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities  (848)  1,375 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  6,203   (7,375)
     
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchase of property and equipment  (3,032)  (2,201)
Net cash used in investing activities  (3,032)  (2,201)
     
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  (577)  253 
     
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  2,594   (9,323)
     
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period  87,145   84,463 
     
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period $ 89,739  $ 75,140 
     

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