Ceragon Networks Reports Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results
LITTLE FALLS, New Jersey, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless backhaul specialist today reported results for the second quarter which ended June 30, 2018.
Second Quarter 2018 Highlights:
Revenues - $88.3 million, down 5.4% from the second quarter of 2017, and up 6.1% from the first quarter of 2018.
Gross margin - 32.5%, compared to 31.3% in the second quarter of 2017 and 33.1% in the first quarter of 2018.
Operating income - $6.4 million, compared to $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2017, and $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2018.
Net income - $3.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2018, compared to 5.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2017. Net income for the first quarter of 2018 was $2.1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share.
Non-GAAP results - Gross margin was 32.6%, operating income was $7.1 million, and net income was $3.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. For reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, see the attached tables.
Cash and cash equivalents - $29.4 million at June 30, 2018, compared to $26.0 million at March 31, 2018.
"The second quarter contributed to a strong first half and was in line with our expectations," said Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon. "Our bookings in Q2 continue to support our target quarterly revenue run rate of $80 to $85 million during the second half, and we continue to target an increase in net income for the year. We are increasingly optimistic about the longer-term outlook as we work with operators to plan and implement projects to upgrade, densify and optimize their networks on the road to full 5G deployments during the next several years."
Supplemental geographical breakdown of revenue for the second quarter of 2018:
· Europe: 11%
· Africa: 4%
· North America: 10%
· Latin America: 17%
· India: 47%
· APAC: 11%
A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Investors are invited to join the Company's teleconference by calling USA: (800) 230-1059 or International: +1 (612) 288-0340, from 8:50 a.m. EDT. The call-in lines will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Investors can also listen to the call live via the Internet by accessing Ceragon Networks' website at the investors' page: http://www.ceragon.com/about-us/ceragon/investor-relations, selecting the webcast link, and following the registration instructions.
If you are unable to join us live, the replay numbers are: USA: (800) 475-6701 or International +1 (320) 365-3844 Access Code: 451294. A replay of both the call and the webcast will be available through September 6, 2018.
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the world's #1 wireless backhaul specialist. We help operators and other service providers worldwide increase operational efficiency and enhance end customers' quality of experience with innovative wireless backhaul solutions. Our customers include wireless service providers, public safety organizations, government agencies and utility companies, which use our solutions to deliver 4G, mission-critical multimedia services and other applications at high reliability and speed. Ceragon's unique multicore technology provides a highly reliable, high-capacity 4G wireless backhaul with minimal use of spectrum, power and other resources. It enables increased productivity, as well as simple and quick network modernization. We deliver a range of professional services that ensure efficient network rollout and optimization to achieve the highest value for our customers. Our solutions are deployed by more than 460 service providers, as well as hundreds of private network owners, in more than 130 countries.
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Ceragon Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2018 2017 2018 2017
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Revenues $88,328 $93,334 $171,603 $169,355
Cost of revenues 59,579 64,131 115,250 117,848
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Gross profit 28,749 29,203 56,353 51,507
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Operating expenses:
Research and development 6,821 6,128 14,035 12,235
Selling and marketing 10,369 10,041 20,931 19,776
General and administrative 5,190 5,065 9,649 9,570
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Total operating expenses $22,380 $21,234 $44,615 $41,581
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Operating income 6,369 7,969 11,738 9,926
Financial expenses, net 2,646 1,481 4,680 3,079
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Income before taxes 3,723 6,488 7,058 6,847
Taxes on income 497 1,506 1,762 1,993
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Net income $3,226 $4,982 $5,296 $4,854
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Basic net income per share $0.04 $0.06 $0.07 $0.06
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Diluted net income per share $0.04 $0.06 $0.07 $0.06
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Weighed average number of shares used in 78,231,726 77,891,218 78,155,810 77,845,690
computing basic net income per share
Weighed average number of shares used in 80,850,353 80,202,048 80,457,636 80,359,375
computing diluted net income per share
Ceragon Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
June 30, December 31,
2018 2017
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ASSETS Unaudited Audited
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $29,398 $25,877
Trade receivables, net 118,545 113,719
Other accounts receivable and prepaid
expenses 10,512 17,052
Inventories 46,040 54,164
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Total current assets 204,495 210,812
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Long-term bank deposits 996 996
Deferred tax assets 529 988
Severance pay and pension fund 5,115 5,459
Property and equipment, net 30,055 29,870
Intangible assets, net 2,810 2,199
Other non-current assets 3,212 3,269
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Total non-current assets 42,717 42,781
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Total assets $247,212 $253,593
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Trade payables $63,614 $75,476
Deferred revenues 6,357 5,193
Other accounts payable and accrued
expenses 25,390 24,781
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Total current liabilities 95,361 105,450
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Deferred tax liability 92 141
Accrued severance pay and pension 9,555 10,085
Other long term payables 3,730 4,019
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Total long-term liabilities 13,377 14,245
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Share capital:
Ordinary shares 214 214
Additional paid-in capital 412,223 410,817
Treasury shares at cost (20,091) (20,091)
Other comprehensive loss (9,367) (7,171)
Accumulated deficits (244,505) (249,871)
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Total shareholders' equity 138,474 133,898
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $247,212 $253,593
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Ceragon Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(U.S. dollars, in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2018 2017 2018 2017
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Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income $3,226 $4,982 $5,296 $4,854
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,990 2,229 3,501 4,574
Stock-based compensation expense 679 261 1,032 619
Increase in trade and other receivables, net (292) (16,519) (109) (9,288)
Decrease (increase) in inventory, net of
write off 2,561 (5,571) 7,049 (10,555)
Decrease (increase) in deferred tax asset,
net (64) 155 410 140
Increase (decrease) in trade payables and
accrued liabilities (4,383) 14,778 (10,237) 18,775
Increase in deferred revenues 856 2,053 1,796 1,018
Other adjustments (394) (100) (186) (88)
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Net cash provided by operating activities $4,179 $2,268 $8,552 $10,049
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Cash flow from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment, net (658) (1,196) (3,957) (3,505)
Purchase of intangible assets, net (250) - (1,336) -
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Net cash used in investing activities $(908) $(1,196) $(5,293) $(3,505)
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Cash flow from financing activities:
Proceeds from share options exercise 274 115 374 189
Repayment of bank loans - (3,500) - (9,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $274 $(3,385) $374 $(8,811)
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Translation adjustments on cash and cash equivalents $(103) $(60)
$(112) $16
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $3,442 $(2,373) $3,521 $(2,251)
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 25,956 36,460 25,877 36,338
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $29,398 $34,087 $29,398 $34,087
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Ceragon Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS
(U.S. dollars, in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2018 2017 2018 2017
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GAAP cost of revenues $59,579 $64,131 $115,250 $117,848
Amortization of intangible assets - (306) - (609)
Stock based compensation expenses (1) (12) (18) (32)
Changes in pre-acquisition indirect tax positions (12) (165) (27) (327)
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Non GAAP cost of revenues $59, 566 $63,648 $115,205 $116,880
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GAAP gross profit $28,749 $29,203 $56,353 $51,507
Gross profit adjustments 13 483 45 968
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Non-GAAP gross profit $28,762 $29,686 $56,398 $52,475
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GAAP Research and development expenses $6,821 $6,128 $14,035 $12,235
Stock based compensation expenses (67) (45) (127) (123)
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Non GAAP Research and development expenses $6,754 $6,083 $13,908 $12,112
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GAAP Sales and Marketing expenses $10,369 $10,041 $20,931 $19,776
Amortization of intangible assets - (74) - (145)
Stock based compensation expenses (142) (75) (286) (153)
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Non-GAAP Sales and Marketing expenses $10,227 $9, 892 $20,645 $19,478
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GAAP General and Administrative expenses $5,190 $5,065 $9,649 $9,570
Stock based compensation expenses (469) (129) (601) (311)
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Non-GAAP General and Administrative expenses $4,721 $4,936 $9,048 $9,259
GAAP Tax expenses $497 $1,506 $1,762 $1,993
Non cash tax adjustments 96 (187) (468) (285)
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Non-GAAP Tax expenses $593 $1,319 $1,294 $1,708
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Ceragon Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS
(U.S. dollars, in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2018 2017 2018 2017
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GAAP net income $3,226 $4,982 $5,296 $4,854
Amortization of intangible assets - 380 - 754
Stock based compensation expenses 679 261 1,032 619
Changes in pre-acquisition indirect tax positions 12 165 27 327
Non-cash tax adjustments (96) 187 468 285
Non-GAAP net income $3,821 $5,975 $6,823 $6,839
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GAAP basic net income per share $0.04 $0.06 $0.07 $0.06
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GAAP diluted net income per share $0.04 $0.06 $0.07 $0.06
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Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share $0.05 $0.07 $0.08 $0.08
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Weighed average number of shares used in computing
GAAP basic net income per share 78,231,726 77,891,218 78,155,810 77,845,690
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Weighed average number of shares used in computing
GAAP diluted net income per share 80,850,353 80,202,048 80,457,636 80,359,375
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Weighed average number of shares used in computing
Non-GAAP diluted net income per share 81,156,546 80,404,841 80,767,046 80,580,267
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