Pointer Telocation Announces Record Quarter - $752 Thousand Net Income in Q1 2008 Compared With Net Loss of $180...Revenue Increased 63% to Record $18.5 Million Over the First Quarter of 2007Non-GAAP Net Income Increased 340% to $1.8 Million Over the First Quarter of 2007EBITDA Increased 94% to $3.8 Million Over the First Quarter of 2007
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. - a leading provider of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology, stolen vehicle retrieval services, fleet management, car & driver safety, public safety, vehicle security, asset management and road side assistance, announced today its financial results for the first quarter of 2008. The successful merger of Cellocator's business together with strong internal growth has resulted in an exceedingly good quarter. Following first indications in the fourth quarter of 2007, Q1 2008 presents the second consecutive quarter of improved profits. Pointer's technologies and services businesses continue to attract more companies worldwide and increase their business and financial strength. Financial Highlights: Revenues: Pointer's revenues for the first quarter of 2008 increased by 63%, to $18.5 million from $11.3 million, in the comparable period in 2007. International activities consist of 28% of total revenues compared with 10% in the comparable period in 2007. Revenues from products were $7.6 million and consist of 41% of total revenues, as compared to $2.9 million in the first quarter of 2007 - which indicate growth of 158%. Revenues from services increased 30% to $10.9 million and 59% of total revenue, compared to $8.4 million and 74%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2007. Gross Profit: For the first quarter of 2008, gross profit increased 76% to $7.2 million from $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2007. As a percentage of revenues, gross profit is approximately 39% in the first quarter of 2008, as compared to approximately 36% in the same period in 2007. Gross margin increased mainly as a result of increased portion of products contribution of total revenue. Operating Income: Pointer reported a $2.3 million operating income for the first quarter of 2008, compared to an operating income of $0.95 million for the first quarter of 2007. Minority share: For the first quarter of 2008, Pointer reported a $561 thousand minority share, compared to $434 thousands in the first quarter of 2007. Net Income: Pointer recorded a net income of $752 thousand, or $0.16 per share during the first quarter of 2008, as compared to a net loss of $180 thousand, or $(0.06) per share in the first quarter of 2007. Improved bottom line is in line with internal growth and the successful merger of Cellocator business into Pointer Telocation, taking place from September 2007. Non-GAAP net income: Pointer's non-GAAP net income in the first quarter of 2008 was $1.8 million, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2007. The non-GAAP net income in the first quarter of 2008 excludes amortization of $ 0.85 million and non-cash taxes on income of $ 218 thousand. EBITDA: Pointer's EBITDA increased to $3.8 million in the first quarter of 2008, as compared to $2 million in the comparable period in 2007. Danny Stern, Pointer CEO, said: "We are proud to present the 12th consecutive quarter of revenue growth and a second consecutive quarter of improved profits following our Cellocator acquisition. Our operating parameters continue to improve as a result of both internal growth and the successful merger of Cellocator's business. International revenue was responsible for 28% of revenue in Q1 2008 and was derived from exports and activities in over 25 countries. 41% of revenue was generated from our technology and products sales. In addition, all our subsidiaries presented improved operating results, which further provides evidence that internal growth is a major business driver. Pointer's technology, know-how and stronger market presence continue to draw an increased number of business partners from additional countries and from various sectors - car dealers, fleet operators as well as insurance companies - who are motivated by an increase in the demand for high-quality technology and services", concluded Mr. Stern. Reconciliation between results on a GAAP and Non-GAAP basis is provided in a table immediately following the Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Non-GAAP financial measures consist of GAAP financial measures adjusted to exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets and deferred income tax, as well as certain business combination accounting entries. The purpose of such adjustments is to give an indication of our performance exclusive of non-GAAP charges and other items that are considered by management to be outside of our core operating results. Our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions. We believe that these non- GAAP measures help investors to understand our current and future operating cash flow and performance, especially as our three most recent acquisitions have resulted in amortization and non-cash items that have had a material impact on our GAAP profits. These non-GAAP financial measures may differ materially from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Reconciliation between results on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis is provided in a table immediately following the consolidated statements of operations. Pointer uses EBITDA as a non-GAAP financial performance measurement. EBITDA is calculated by adding back to net income interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and minority interest. EBITDA is provided to investors to complement results provided in accordance with GAAP, as management believes the measure helps illustrate underlying operating trends in the Company's business and uses the measure to establish internal budgets and goals, manage the business and evaluate performance. EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of EBITDA to GAAP measures is included in the financial tables accompanying this press release. Conference Call Information: Pointer Telocation's management will host a conference call with the investment community to review and discuss the financial results: Conference call will take place on 9:30 AM EST, 16:30 Israel time. To listen to the call, please dial in to one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your call at least 5 minutes before the conference call commences.
From USA: +1-800-994-4498
From Israel: 03-918-0688
A replay of the conference call will be available through May 16th, 2008 on the Company's website at http://www.pointer.com. About Pointer Telocation: Pointer Telocation is a leading provider of technology and services to the automotive and insurance industries, offering a set of services including Road Side Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Fleet Management. Pointer has a growing client list with products installed in over 400,000 vehicles across the globe: the UK, Greece, Mexico, Argentina, Russia, Croatia, Germany, Czech Republic, Latvia, Turkey, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Costa Rica, Norway, Venezuela, Hungary, Israel and more. Cellocator, a Pointer Products Division, is a leading AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) solutions provider for stolen vehicle retrieval, fleet management, car & driver safety, public safety, vehicle security and more. In 2004, Cellocator was selected as the official security and location equipment supplier for the Olympic Games in Athens. For more information: http://www.pointer.com Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the business, financial condition and results of operations of Pointer and its affiliates. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the management of Pointer, only, and are subject to risk and uncertainties relating to changes in technology and market requirements, the company's concentration on one industry in limited territories, decline in demand for the company's products and those of its affiliates, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, and loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from competition, which could cause the actual results or performance of the company to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Pointer undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the company, reference is made to the company's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
U.S. dollars in thousands
March 31, December 31,
2008 2007
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Unaudited
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 648 $ 1,200
Trade receivables, net 14,973 11,756
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 2,937 2,001
Inventories 2,542 2,657
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Total current assets 21,100 17,614
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LONG-TERM ASSETS:
Long-term accounts receivable 465 337
Severance pay fund 5,300 4,866
Property and equipment, net 8,208 7,708
Deferred income taxes 1,019 941
Other intangible assets, net 17,835 18,058
Goodwill 53,954 50,712
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Total long-term assets 86,781 82,622
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Total assets $ 107,881 $ 100,236
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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)
March 31, December 31,
2008 2007
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Unaudited
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Short-term bank credit and current maturities
of long-term loans $ 11,383 $ 10,564
Trade payables 8,540 8,001
Deferred revenues and customer advances 11,326 8,253
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses 5,182 6,123
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Total current liabilities 36,431 32,941
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Long-term loans from banks 18,610 18,460
Long-term loans from shareholders and others 5,665 5,767
Other long-term liabilities 112 89
Accrued severance pay 6,565 5,730
Convertible debentures 1,995 1,979
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32,947 32,025
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MINORITY INTEREST 3,911 3,067
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Share capital -
Ordinary shares of NIS 3 par value:
Authorized - 8,000,000 shares at March 31, 2008
and December 31, 2007, respectively; Issued and
outstanding - 4,612,875 shares at March 31, 2008
and December 31, 2007, respectively 3,139 3,139
Additional paid-in capital 116,981 116,910
Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,332 1,766
Accumulated deficit (88,860) (89,612)
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Total shareholders' equity 34,592 32,203
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 107,881 $ 100,236
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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)
Three months ended Year ended
March 31, December 31,
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2008 2007 2007
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Unaudited
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Revenues:
Products $ 7,607 $ 2,949 $ 15,821
Services 10,871 8,396 35,806
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Total revenues 18,478 11,345 51,627
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Cost of revenues:
Products 3,957 1,906 9,414
Services 7,107 5,369 23,034
Amortization of intangible assets 245 - 277
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Total cost of revenues 11,309 7,275 32,725
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Gross profit 7,169 4,070 18,902
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Operating expenses:
Research and development, net 673 332 1,675
Selling and marketing 1,700 1,112 4,934
General and administrative 1,925 1,260 6,209
Amortization of intangible assets 606 415 1,877
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Total operating expenses 4,904 3,119 14,695
Operating income 2,265 951 4,207
Financial expenses, net 750 525 2,814
Other income, net 16 10 (12)
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Income before taxes on income 1,531 436 1,381
Taxes on income 218 182 353
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Net income before minority
interest 1,313 254 1,028
Minority interest 561 434 1,366
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Net income (loss) $ 752 $ (180) $ (338)
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Basic and Diluted net earnings
(loss) per share $ 0.16 $ (0.06) $ (0.08)
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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Three months
ended Year ended
March 31, December 31,
_______________
2008 2007 2007
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Unaudited
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 752 $ (180) $ (338)
Adjustments required to reconcile net
income (loss) to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,779 1,194 5,273
Accrued interest and exchange rate
changes of convertible debenture and
long-term loans 185 (14) 750
Accrued severance pay, net 345 (54) (70)
Gain from sale of property and
equipment, net (88) (80) (182)
Amortization of deferred stock-based
compensation 71 172 783
Increase in minority interest 561 543 1,366
Increase in trade receivables, net (2,443) (1,334) (1,172)
Inecrease in other accounts receivable
and prepaid expenses (843) (536) (421)
Decrease (increase) in inventories 68 118 (395)
Write-off of inventories - - 150
Increase in deferred income taxes - - (174)
Increase inother long-term accounts
receivable - - (141)
Increase in trade payables 36 324 730
Increase in other accounts payable and
accrued expenses 1,241 1,558 1,855
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Net cash provided by operating
activities 1,664 1,711 8,014
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (719) (820) (2,638)
Proceeds from sale of property and
equipment 242 254 860
Increase in long-term accounts
receivable, net (102) - -
Acquisition of Cellocator (a) - (16,571)
Acquisition of other intangible assets - - (117)
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Net cash used in investing activities (579) (566) (18,466)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Receipt of long-term loans from banks - - 5,000
Repayment of long-term loans from
banks (1,012) (500) (4,347)
Repayment of long-term loans from
others (823) (656) (2,767)
Proceeds from issuance of shares and
exercise of warrants, net - 1,853 9,588
Short-term bank credit, net 226 (1,350) (1,752)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities (1,609) (653) 5,722
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Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash
equivalents (28) 19 80
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Increase(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (552) 511 (4,650)
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the period 1,200 5,850 5,850
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the period $ 648 $ 6361 $ 1,200
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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Year ended
Three months ended December
March 31, 31,
__________________
2008 2007 2007
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Unaudited
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(a) Acquisition of Cellocator and
Matan activities:
Fair value of assets acquired
and liabilities assumed at date
of acquisition:
Working capital $ - $ - $ (1,323)
Property and equipment - - (151)
Customer related intangibles - - (3,943)
Brand name (1,775)
Developed technology - - (4,890)
Goodwill - - (8,750)
Accrued severance pay, net - - 20
_________ _________ _________
- - (20,812)
Fair value of shares issued - - 1,430
Fair value of convertible
debentures - - 1,951
Accrued expenses - - 860
_________ _________ _________
4,241
_________ _________ _________
$ - $ - $ (16,571)
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Reconciliation Table of Non-GAAP Measures
U.S. dollars in thousands
Three months ended Year ended
March 31, December 31,
__________________ _____________
2008 2007 2007
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Net income (loss) as reported $ 752 $ (180) $ (338)
Amortization of intangible assets
and impairment of long-lived assets 851 415 2,154
Taxes on income 218 182 353
Non-GAAP Net income (loss) $ 1,821 $ 417 $ 2,169
Reconciliation of GAAP to NON-GAAP Operating Results To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company uses EBITDA as a non-GAAP financial performance measurement. EBITDA is calculated by adding back to net income interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and minority interest. EBITDA is provided to investors to complement results provided in accordance with GAAP, as management believes the measure helps illustrate underlying operating trends in the Company's business and uses the measure to establish internal budgets and goals, manage the business and evaluate performance. EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation the GAAP to non-GAAP operating results: CONDENSED EBITDA
US dollars in thousands
Three months ended Year ended
March 31, December 31,
__________________ ____________
2008 2007 2007
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Net income (loss) as reported $ 752 $ (180) $ (338)
Non GAAP adjustment:
Financial expenses, net 750 525 2,814
Taxes on income 218 182 353
Depreciation and amortization 1,562 1,016 4,787
Minority interest 561 434 1,366
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EBITDA $ 3,843 $ 1,977 $ 8,982
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Contact:
Zvi Fried, V.P. and Chief Financial Officer
Tel.; +972-3-572-3111
E-mail: zvif@pointer.com
Yael Nevat,Commitment-IR.com
Tel: +972-9-741-8866
E-mail: yael@commitment-IR.com
Pointer Telocation Ltd
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