TAT Technologies Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

TAT Technologies Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

GEDERA, Israel, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TAT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TATT) ("TAT" or the "Company"), a leading provider of products and services to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, reported today its unaudited results for the three month period ended March 31, 2018.

Financial highlights for the first quarter of 2018 (unaudited):

    --  Revenues for the three-month period that ended on March 31, 2018 were
        $24.4 million compared with $27.1 million in the three-month period that
        ended on March 31, 2017.
    --  Adjusted EBITDA for the three-month period that ended on March 31, 2018
        decreased to $0.4 million compared with $2.9 million in the three-month
        period that ended on March 31, 2017.
    --  GAAP net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.08 per diluted share in the
        three-month period that ended on March 31, 2018 compared with a net
        income of $1.2 million, or $0.14 per diluted share in the three-month
        period that ended on March 31, 2017.
    --  Non-GAAP net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.08 per diluted share in the
        three-month period that ended on March 31, 2018, compared with non-GAAP
        net income of $1.3 million, or $0.14 per diluted share in the
        three-month period that ended on March 31, 2017.

Mr. Igal Zamir, TAT's CEO and President commented on the results: "The first quarter results were affected by several measures that the company took in preparation for potential new business opportunities which are aligned with the company's long term strategy. In order to support the long term strategy, the company has been investing in building strong leadership, production capabilities and sales and marketing infrastructure. In addition, several purchase orders that the company expected to receive in the first quarter were delayed and we now expect them to materialize throughout the remainder of 2018. We expect revenues in 2018 to be similar to those of 2017."

Mr. Zamir added: "We continue to foster TAT as a global leader in OEM and MRO heat transfer solutions and power and actuation solutions for the aerospace industry. In recent years, TAT has been investing in operation, sales and marketing and management to support and execute its long-term strategy."

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, the Company also presents a Non-GAAP presentation of Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA. 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. Non-GAAP Net Income excludes changes, income or losses, as applicable, related to one or more of the following: (1) share-based compensation expenses and/or (2) certain tax impact and/or (3) share in results of equity investment of affiliated companies. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income excluding the impact of: the Company's share in results of affiliated companies, share-based compensation, taxes on income, financial (expenses) income, net, and depreciation and amortization. Non-GAAP Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA, however, should not be considered as alternatives to net income and operating income for the period and may not be indicative of the historic operating results of the Company; nor they are meant to be predictive of potential future results. Non-GAAP Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures for other companies. See reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA in pages 9 and 13 below.

About TAT Technologies LTD

TAT Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries. TAT operates under four segments: (i) Original equipment manufacturing ("OEM") of heat transfer solutions and aviation accessories through its Gedera facility; (ii) MRO services for heat transfer components and OEM of heat transfer solutions through its Limco subsidiary; (iii) MRO services for aviation components through its Piedmont subsidiary; and (iv) Overhaul and coating of jet engine components through its Turbochrome subsidiary. TAT controlling shareholders is the FIMI Private Equity Fund.

TAT's activities in the area of OEM of heat transfer solutions and aviation accessories primarily include the design, development and manufacture of (i) broad range of heat transfer solutions, such as pre-coolers heat exchangers and oil/fuel hydraulic heat exchangers, used in mechanical and electronic systems on board commercial, military and business aircraft; (ii) environmental control and power electronics cooling systems installed on board aircraft in and ground applications; and (iii) a variety of other mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, and turbine power units.

TAT's activities in the area of MRO Services for heat transfer components and OEM of heat transfer solutions primarily include the MRO of heat transfer components and to a lesser extent, the manufacturing of certain heat transfer solutions. TAT's Limco subsidiary operates an FAA-certified repair station, which provides heat transfer MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT's activities in the area of MRO services for aviation components include the MRO of APUs, landing gears and other aircraft components. TAT's Piedmont subsidiary operates an FAA-certified repair station, which provides aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT's activities in the area of overhaul and coating of jet engine components includes the overhaul and coating of jet engine components, including turbine vanes and blades, fan blades, variable inlet guide vanes and afterburner flaps.

For more information of TAT Technologies Ltd., please visit our web-site: www.tat-technologies.com

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which include, without limitation, statements regarding possible or assumed future operation results. These statements are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results and performance can also be influenced by other risks that we face in running our operations including, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, the change of control that will occur on the sale by the receiver of the Company's shares held by our previously controlling stockholders, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, including, its annual report on form 20-F and its periodic reports on form 6-K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.


                                                                  TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES


                                                                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                                                  ------------------------------------

                                                                             (In thousands)


                                                                               March 31,                    December 31,

                             2018                                                                      2017
                             ----                                                                      ----

                                                                              (unaudited)                    (audited)

                                                   ASSETS

    CURRENT ASSETS:

    Cash and cash equivalents                                                                       $16,381               $17,514

    Short-term bank deposits                                                                            470                   470

    Accounts receivable, net                                                                         26,055                25,744

    Other current assets and prepaid
     expenses                                                                                         2,203                 2,363

    Inventory, net                                                                                   40,767                38,630
                                                                                                     ------                ------


    Total current assets                                                                             85,876                84,721
                                                                                                     ------                ------


    NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

     Investment in affiliates                                                                         1,202                 1,192

    Funds in respect of employee rights
     upon retirement                                                                                  2,566                 2,779

     Deferred income taxes                                                                              769                   937

    Intangible assets, net                                                                            1,012                 1,045

    Property, plant and equipment, net                                                               21,419                21,321
                                                                                                     ------                ------


    Total non-current assets                                                                         26,968                27,274
                                                                                                     ------                ------


    Total assets                                                                                   $112,844              $111,995
                                                                                                   ========              ========


                                           LIABILITIES AND EQUITY


    CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    Accounts payable                                                                                 11,063                 9,348

    Accrued expenses                                                                                  8,497                 8,331
                                                                                                      -----                 -----


    Total current liabilities                                                                        19,560                17,679
                                                                                                     ------                ------


    NON CURRENT LIABILITIES:

       Other long-term liabilities                                                                      124                   146

    Liability in respect of employee
     rights upon retirement                                                                           3,052                 3,235

    Deferred income taxes                                                                             2,369                 2,361


     Total non-current liabilities                                                                    5,545                 5,742
                                                                                                      -----                 -----


    Total liabilities                                                                                25,105                23,421
                                                                                                     ------                ------


    EQUITY:

    Share capital                                                                                     2,802                 2,802

    Additional paid-in capital                                                                       65,128                65,073

    Treasury stock at cost                                                                          (2,088)              (2,088)

    Accumulated other comprehensive income
     (loss)                                                                                            (11)                  135

    Retained earnings                                                                                21,908                22,652
                                                                                                     ------                ------

    Total shareholders' equity                                                                       87,739                88,574


    Total liabilities and shareholders'
     equity                                                                                        $112,844              $111,995
                                                                                                   ========              ========


                             TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES


                          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                          -------------------------------------------

                        (In thousands, except share and per share data)


                                               Three months ended                      Year ended
                                             ------------------

                                                 March 31,                         December 31,
                                                 ---------                         ------------

                                                   2018                        2017                       2017
                                                   ----                        ----                       ----

                                           (Unaudited)                (Unaudited)                 (Audited)


    Revenues:

    Products                                     $6,836                      $9,550                    $36,053

    Services                                     17,521                      17,531                     70,474
                                                 ------                      ------                     ------

                                                 24,357                      27,081                    106,527
                                                 ------                      ------                    -------


    Cost of goods:

    Products                                      6,530                       6,911                     28,096

    Services                                     14,655                      14,613                     57,987
                                                 ------                      ------                     ------

                                                 21,185                      21,524                     86,083
                                                 ------                      ------                     ------

    Gross Profit                                  3,172                       5,557                     20,444
                                                  -----                       -----                     ------


    Operating expenses:

       Research and
        development, net                            319                         229                        731

       Selling and
        marketing                                 1,370                       1,142                      4,974

       General and
        administrative                            2,170                       2,267                      9,409

    Other loss                                        -                         28                         53
                                                    ---                        ---                        ---

                                                  3,859                       3,666                     15,167

    Operating income
     (loss)                                       (687)                      1,891                      5,277
                                                   ----                       -----                      -----


      Financial expenses,
       net                                          (2)                      (172)                     (338)
                                                    ---                        ----                       ----


    Income (loss) before
     taxes on                                     (689)                      1,719                      4,939
        income


    Taxes on income                                  65                         498                      2,333
                                                    ---                         ---                      -----


    Income (loss) before
     equity                                       (754)                      1,221                      2,606
         investment


    Share in results of
     affiliated                                      10                        (20)                     (210)
         companies


    Net income (loss)                            $(744)                     $1,201                     $2,396
                                                  =====                      ======                     ======


    Basic and diluted income (loss) per
         share


    Net income (loss)
     per share                                  $(0.08)                      $0.14                      $0.27
                                                 ======                       =====                      =====


    Weighted average number of shares
        outstanding

    Basic                                     8,848,028                   8,828,444                  8,848,028

    Diluted                                   8,899,131                   8,865,808                  8,909,072
                                              =========                   =========                  =========


                                 TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

                            CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                            -----------------------------------------------

                                            (In thousands)


                                                     Three months ended                       Year ended

                                                        March 31,                         December 31,
                                                        ---------                         ------------

                                                           2018                       2017                         2017
                                                           ----                                                   ----

                                                   (Unaudited)              (Unaudited)                  (Audited)


    Net income (loss)                                    $(744)                    $1,201                       $2,396

    Other comprehensive income

    Net unrealized losses from
     derivatives                                           (60)                      (97)                       (686)

            Reclassification
             adjustments for gains
             included in net                               (86)                       537                          894
              income and inventory
                                                                                                                  ---

    Total other comprehensive
     income (loss)                                       $(890)                    $1,641                       $2,604
                                                          =====                     ======                       ======


                                           TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES


                                   RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
                                   -----------------------------------------------------

                                      (In thousands, except share and per share data)


                                                          Three months ended                           Year ended
                                                        ------------------                        ----------

                                                            March 31,                            December 31,
                                                            ---------                            ------------

                                                                2018                        2017                     2017
                                                                ----                        ----                     ----



    Reported net income (loss) on
     GAAP basis                                               $(744)                     $1,201                   $2,396

    Adjustments:

    Share in results of equity
     investment of                                              (10)                         20                      210
    affiliated company

      Share based compensation                                    55                          57                      174
                                                                 ---                         ---                      ---

    Non-GAAP net income (loss)                                $(699)                     $1,278                   $2,780
                                                               =====                      ======                   ======


    Non-GAAP net income (loss) per
     share                                                   $(0.08)                      $0.14                    $0.31
                                                              ======                       =====                    =====


    Weighted average number of shares
         outstanding

     Basic                                                 8,848,028                   8,828,444                8,848,028

     Diluted                                               8,899,131                   8,865,808                8,909,072
                                                           =========                   =========                =========


                                               TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES


                                       CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
                                       ------------------------------------------------------

                                                 (In thousands, except share data)


                                                                                              TAT Technologies Ltd. Shareholders
                                                                                              ----------------------------------

                                                                                                         Share capital                           Accumulated
                                                                                                         -------------

                                                                                                           Number of             Amount  Additional paid-in capital   other comprehensive income (loss)    Treasury shares     Retained earnings      Total equity
                                                                                                         shares issued
                                                                                                         -------------

    BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2015
     (audited)                                                                                                         9,082,817  $2,793                      $64,529                                 $(4)           $(2,088)               $26,194            $91,424

    CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED
     DECEMBER 31, 2016 (audited):

    Comprehensive income (loss)                                                                                                -      -                           -                                (69)                  -                    62                (7)

    Share based compensation expenses                                                                                          -      -                         105                                    -                  -                     -               105

     Exercise of option                                                                                                   20,100       4                          126                                    -                  -                     -               130

     Dividend distributed                                                                                                      -      -                           -                                   -                  -               (3,000)           (3,000)
                                                                                                                             ---    ---                         ---                                 ---                ---                ------             ------

    BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2016
     (audited)                                                                                                         9,102,917  $2,797                      $64,760                                $(73)           $(2,088)               $23,256            $88,652

    CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED
     DECEMBER 31, 2017 (audited):

    Comprehensive income                                                                                                       -      -                           -                                 208                   -                 2,396              2,604

     Share based compensation expenses                                                                                         -      -                         174                                    -                  -                     -               174

     Exercise of options                                                                                                  19,584       5                          139                                    -                  -                     -               144

     Dividend distributed                                                                                                      -      -                           -                                   -                  -               (3,000)           (3,000)
                                                                                                                             ---    ---                         ---                                 ---                ---                ------             ------

    BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2017
     (audited)                                                                                                         9,122,501  $2,802                      $65,073                                 $135            $(2,088)               $22,652            $88,574

    CHANGES DURING THE THREE MONTHS
     ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 (unaudited):

    Comprehensive loss                                                                                                         -      -                           -                               (146)                  -                 (744)             (890)

     Share based compensation expenses                                                                                         -      -                          55                                    -                  -                     -                55
                                                                                                                             ---    ---                         ---                                  ---                ---                   ---               ---

    BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2018
     (unaudited)                                                                                                       9,122,501  $2,802                      $65,128                                $(11)           $(2,088)               $21,908            $87,739
                                                                                                                       ---------  ------                      -------                                 ----             -------                -------            -------


                                       TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES


                                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  -----------------------------------------------

                                                  (In thousands)


                                                           Three months ended                        Year ended
                                                            ------------------                       ----------

                                                                 March 31,                          December 31,
                                                                 ---------                          ------------

                                                                     2018                       2017                     2017
                                                                     ----                       ----                     ----

                                                           (Unaudited)               (Unaudited)                 (audited)


    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
         ACTIVITIES:

    Net income (loss)                                              $(744)                    $1,201                   $2,396


    Adjustments to reconcile net
     income to net cash
         provided by operating activities:


    Depreciation and amortization                                   1,008                        969                    3,941

    Loss on sale of property, plant
     and equipment                                                                               28                       54

    Interest from short-term bank
     deposits and                                                                                                       (6)
         restricted deposits

    Loss (gain) from change in fair
     value of derivatives                                             212                       (16)                   (490)

    Provision for doubtful accounts                                                              18                      321

    Share in results of affiliated
     Company                                                         (10)                        20                      210

    Share based compensation                                           55                         57                      174

    Liability in respect of employee
     rights upon                                                    (183)                       102                      241
         retirement

    Deferred income taxes, net                                        176                         58                      382

    Changes in operating assets and
     liabilities:

         Decrease (increase) in trade
          accounts                                                  (312)                       535                  (4,493)
       receivable

       Decrease (increase) in other
        current assets and                                            100                      (942)                     488
       prepaid expenses

    Decrease (increase) in inventory                              (2,264)                     1,265                      210

         Increase (decrease) in trade
          accounts payable                                          2,085                    (1,438)                     578

         Increase (decrease) in accrued
          expenses                                                    166                      1,230                  (1,505)

         Increase (decrease) in other
          long-term liabilities                                      (22)                        36                      (5)
                                                                      ---                        ---                      ---

    Net cash provided by operating
     activities                                                      $267                     $3,123                   $2,496
                                                                     ----                     ------                   ------



    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
    ACTIVITIES:

    Investment in affiliated company                                    -                      (87)                   (383)

    Funds in respect of employee
     rights upon                                                       43                       (36)                   (156)
         retirement

    Proceeds from sale of property
     and equipment                                                      7                          -                       -

    Purchase of property and
     equipment                                                    (1,450)                     (620)                 (3,520)

     Maturities of short-term
      deposits                                                          -                         -                     500
                                                                      ---                       ---                     ---

    Cash flows used in investing
     activities                                                  $(1,400)                    $(743)                $(3,559)
                                                                  -------                      -----                  -------


    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
     ACTIVITIES:

    Payment of cash dividend                                            -                         -                 (3,000)

     Exercise of options                                                -                         -                     144
                                                                      ---                       ---                     ---

    Cash flows used in financing
     activities                                         $               -         $               -                $(2,856)
                                                        -----------------         -----------------                 -------


    Net increase (decrease) in cash
     and cash                                                     (1,133)                     2,380                  (3,919)
         equivalents


    Cash and cash equivalents at
     beginning of                                                  17,514                     21,433                   21,433
         period


    Cash and cash equivalents at end
     of period                                                    $16,381                    $23,813                  $17,514
                                                                  -------                    -------                  -------


                                  TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES


                 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (NON-GAAP)  (UNAUDITED)
                  ----------------------------------------------------------------------

                                              (In thousands)


                                                     Three months ended                    Year ended
                                                     ------------------                  ----------

                                                        March 31,                    December 31,
                                                        ---------                    ------------

                                                        2018                 2017                      2017
                                                        ----                 ----                      ----



    Net income
     (loss)                                           $(744)              $1,201                    $2,396

    Adjustments:

    Share in
     results
     and sale
     of equity                                          (10)                  20                       210
        investment of
         affiliated
         companies

    Taxes on
     income                                               65                  498                     2,333

    Financial
     expenses,
     net                                                   2                  172                       338

     Depreciation
     and
     amortization                                      1,008                  969                     3,941

      Share based
       compensation                                       55                   57                       174
                                                         ---                  ---                       ---

    Adjusted
     EBITDA                                             $376               $2,917                    $9,392
                                                        ====               ======                    ======

Note to the financial statements

As of January 1, 2018, the company has adopted the new standard for recognizing Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

In May 2014, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." ASU 2014-09 supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The underlying principle is that an entity will recognize revenue upon the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. Other major provisions include capitalization of certain contract costs, consideration of the time value of money in the transaction price, and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances.

The guidance is effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017 (early adoption is permitted in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016). The guidance permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company applied the new standard on its effective date (January 1, 2018) to uncompleted contracts as of that date.

The company has adopted the following exemptions and accounting policies:

    1. The Company has chosen to account for shipping as a fulfillment costs, in
       cases in which the shipping occurs after the customer has obtained
       control of a good.
    2. The Company has chosen not to adjust the promised amount of consideration
       for the effects of a significant financing component, in cases in which
       the Company expects, at contract inception, that the period between when
       the Company transfers a promised good or service to the customer and when
       the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
    3. The Company has chosen to present all sales taxes collected from
       customers on a net basis.

The new standard has no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Contact:
Ms. Inna Shpringer
MARCOM Manager
Tel: 972-8-862-8594
innas@tat-technologies.com

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