Ceragon Networks Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results
LITTLE FALLS, New Jersey, Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless backhaul specialist today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018.
Fourth Quarter 2018 Highlights:
Revenues - $85.7 million, down 1.1% from the fourth quarter of 2017, and down 0.9% from the third quarter of 2018.
Gross margin - 34.4%, compared to 33.6% in the fourth quarter of 2017 and 35.0% in the third quarter of 2018.
Operating income - $6.5 million, compared to $7.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, and $7.9 million in the third quarter of 2018.
Net income - $11.6 million, or $0.14 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2018. This includes $7.2 million of income related to the creation of a deferred tax asset reflecting projected utilization of NOLs. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $7.2 million, or $0.09 per diluted share. Net income for the third quarter of 2018 was $6.2 million or $0.08 per diluted share.
Non-GAAP results - gross margin was 34.7%, operating income was $6.8 million, and net income was $5.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share. For reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, see the attached tables.
Cash and cash equivalents - $35.6 million at December 31, 2018, compared to $41.3 million at September 30, 2018.
Full Year 2018 Highlights:
Revenues – $343.9 million, up 3.6% from 2017.
Gross margin – 33.8%, compared to 32.3% in 2017.
Operating income – $26.1 million, compared to an operating income of $23.1 million in 2017.
Net income – $23.0 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. This includes $7.2 million of income related to the creation of a deferred tax asset reflecting projected utilization of NOLs. Net income for 2017 was $15.6 million, or $ 0.19 per diluted share.
Non-GAAP results - gross margin was 33.9%, operating income was $27.9 million, and net income was $17.5 million, or $0.22 per diluted share. For reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, see the attached tables.
"Our fourth quarter constituted a strong finish to the year, with revenue, gross margin and net income exceeding our expectations," said Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon. "We achieved our primary goal of growing net income for the fourth consecutive year in 2018. We are also targeting a fifth consecutive year of non-GAAP net income growth in 2019, although the first quarter is expected to dip due to seasonal factors and timing of orders and revenue recognition. We continue to see a high level of customer activity in most geographic regions due to the continued expansion of 4G in some areas and the beginning of the transition to 5G in others. To help our customers address their specific challenges, we are offering constantly expanding capabilities from both existing and new platforms, as we also continue to invest aggressively in our next generation technology."
Supplemental revenue breakouts by geography:
Fourth quarter 2018:
- Europe: 13%
- Africa: 12%
- North America: 15%
- Latin America: 20%
- India: 25%
- APAC: 15%
Full year 2018:
- Europe: 11%
- Africa: 7%
- North America: 12%
- Latin America: 18%
- India: 38%
- APAC: 14%
A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 9:00 a.m. EST. Investors are invited to join the Company's teleconference by calling USA: (800) 230-1085 or International: +1 (612) 288-0329, from 8:50 a.m. EST. 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: https://www.ceragon.com/about-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: 462292. A replay of both the call and the webcast will be available through March 20, 2019.
About Ceragon
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the #1 wireless backhaul specialist. We help operators and other service providers worldwide smoothly evolve their networks towards 5G, while increasing operational efficiency and enhancing end customers' quality of experience, with innovative wireless backhaul solutions. Our customers include wireless service providers, public safety organizations, government agencies and utility companies, that use our solutions to deliver mission-critical multimedia services and other applications at high reliability and speed.
Ceragon's unique multicore technology and wireless backhaul solutions provide highly reliable, 5G high-capacity connectivity with minimal use of spectrum, power and other resources. Our solutions enable 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. Ceragon's 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 Fourth Quarter and Year End 2018 Results
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||
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2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Audited | |||||||||
Revenues | $ 85,742 | $ 86,679 | $ 343,874 | $ 332,033 | |||||
Cost of revenues | 56,210 | 57,524 | 227,705 | 224,698 | |||||
Gross profit | 29,532 | 29,155 | 116,169 | 107,335 | |||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||
Research and development | 6,709 | 6,493 | 28,180 | 25,703 | |||||
Selling and marketing | 11,520 | 12,337 | 42,961 | 41,656 | |||||
General and administrative | 5,267 | 4,544 | 19,354 | 18,576 | |||||
Other income | (470) | (1,746) | (470) | (1,746) | |||||
Total operating expenses | 23,026 | 21,628 | 90,025 | 84,189 | |||||
Operating income | 6,506 | 7,527 | 26,144 | 23,146 | |||||
Financial expenses, net | 872 | 1,155 | 6,349 | 5,889 | |||||
Income before taxes | 5,634 | 6,372 | 19,795 | 17,257 | |||||
Taxes on income (benefit) | (5,965) | (838) | (3,251) | 1,697 | |||||
Net income | $ 11,599 | $ 7,210 | $ 23,046 | $ 15,560 | |||||
Basic net income per share | $ 0.15 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.20 | |||||
Diluted net income per share | $ 0.14 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.28 | $ 0.19 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic net income per share | 79,538,654 | 78,010,416 | 78,579,013 | 77,916,912 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares used in computing diluted net income per share | 81,987,796 | 79,452,404 | 81,021,527 | 79,942,353 | |||||
Ceragon Reports Fourth Quarter and Year end 2018 Results | |||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands) | |||||
Year ended December 31 | |||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||
ASSETS | Audited | ||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 35,581 | $ 25,877 | |||
Short -term bank deposits | 515 | - | |||
Trade receivables, net | 123,451 | 113,719 | |||
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses | 12,135 | 17,052 | |||
Inventories | 53,509 | 54,164 | |||
Total current assets | 225,191 | 210,812 | |||
NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||
Long-term bank deposits | 504 | 996 | |||
Deferred tax assets | 7,476 | 988 | |||
Severance pay and pension fund | 5,096 | 5,459 | |||
Property and equipment, net | 33,613 | 29,870 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 6,576 | 2,199 | |||
Other non-current assets | 4,544 | 3,269 | |||
Total non-current assets | 57,809 | 42,781 | |||
Total assets | $ 283,000 | $ 253,593 | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||
Trade payables | $ 78,892 | $ 75,476 | |||
Deferred revenues | 3,873 | 5,193 | |||
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses | 27,256 | 24,781 | |||
Total current liabilities | 110,021 | 105,450 | |||
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | |||||
Deferred tax liability | 28 | 141 | |||
Accrued severance pay and pension | 9,711 | 10,085 | |||
Other long-term payables | 3,672 | 4,019 | |||
Total long-term liabilities | 13,411 | 14,245 | |||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | |||||
Share capital: | |||||
Ordinary shares | 214 | 214 | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 415,408 | 410,817 | |||
Treasury shares at cost | (20,091) | (20,091) | |||
Other comprehensive loss | (9,208) | (7,171) | |||
Accumulated deficits | (226,755) | (249,871) | |||
Total shareholders' equity | 159,568 | 133,898 | |||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 283,000 | $ 253,593 | |||
Ceragon Reports Fourth Quarter and Year end 2018 Results | |||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW | |||||||||
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2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Cash flow from operating activities: | Audited | ||||||||
Net income | $ 11,599 | $ 7,210 | $ 23,046 | $ 15,560 | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,163 | 2,439 | 7,758 | 9,205 | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 498 | 235 | 1,980 | 1,203 | |||||
Decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables, net | (11,797) | 15,551 | (8,102) | (6,662) | |||||
Decrease (increase) in inventory, net of write off | (6,286) | 1,561 | (956) | (8,592) | |||||
Increase (decrease) in trade payables and accrued liabilities | 11,815 | (11,582) | 4,402 | 3,362 | |||||
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues | (4,130) | 1,228 | (650) | 2,575 | |||||
Decrease (increase) in deferred tax asset, net | (6,949) | 105 | (6,601) | 497 | |||||
Other adjustments | (120) | (130) | (11) | 3 | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ (3,207) | $ 16,617 | $ 20,866 | $ 17,151 | |||||
Cash flow from investing activities: | |||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (4,070) | (1,048) | (10,303) | (8,533) | |||||
Purchase of intangible assets, net | (588) | (1,407) | (3,412) | (1,407) | |||||
Investment in short and long-term bank deposit | 48 | (996) | 48 | (996) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | $ (4,610) | $ (3,451) | $ (13,667) | $ (10,936) | |||||
Cash flow from financing activities: | |||||||||
Proceeds from share options exercise | 2,048 | 65 | 2,611 | 294 | |||||
Repayments from bank loans | - | (23,800) | - | (17,000) | |||||
Net cash provided by(used in) financing activities | $ 2,048 | $ (23,735) | $ 2,611 | $ (16,706) | |||||
Translation adjustments on cash and cash equivalents | 28 | (24) | (106) | 30 | |||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ (5,741) | $ (10,593) | $ 9,704 | $ (10,461) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 41,322 | 36,470 | 25,877 | 36,338 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | $ 35,581 | $ 25,877 | $ 35,581 | $ 25,877 | |||||
Ceragon Reports Fourth Quarter and year End 2018 Results | ||||||||||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS | ||||||||||||||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
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2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||
GAAP cost of revenues | $ | 56,210 | $ | 57,524 | $ | 227,705 | $ | 224,698 | ||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | - | (367) | - | (1,286) | ||||||||||||
Stock based compensation expenses | (9) | (12) | (42) | (54) | ||||||||||||
Changes in indirect tax positions | (240) | 237 | (278) | 119 | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP cost of revenues | $ | 55,961 | $ | 57,382 | $ | 227,385 | $ | 223,477 | ||||||||
GAAP gross profit | $ | 29,532 | $ | 29,155 | $ | 116,169 | $ | 107,335 | ||||||||
Gross profit adjustments | 249 | 142 | 320 | 1,221 | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP gross profit | $ | 29,781 | $ | 29,297 | $ | 116,489 | $ | 108,556 | ||||||||
GAAP Research and development expenses | $ | 6,709 | $ | 6,493 | $ | 28,180 | $ | 25,703 | ||||||||
Stock based compensation expenses | (103) | (73) | (313) | (229) | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Research and development expenses | $ | 6,606 | $ | 6,420 | $ | 27,867 | $ | 25,474 | ||||||||
GAAP Sales and Marketing expenses | $ | 11,520 | $ | 12,337 | $ | 42,961 | $ | 41,656 | ||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | - | (39) | - | (258) | ||||||||||||
Stock based compensation expenses | (193) | (46) | (640) | (292) | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Sales and Marketing expenses | $ | 11,327 | $ | 12,252 | $ | 42,321 | $ | 41,106 | ||||||||
GAAP General and Administrative expenses | $ | 5,267 | $ | 4,544 | $ | 19,354 | $ | 18,576 | ||||||||
Stock based compensation expenses | (193) | (104) | (985) | (628) | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP General and Administrative expenses | $ | 5,074 | $ | 4,440 | $ | 18,369 | $ | 17,948 | ||||||||
GAAP other income | $ | (470) | $ | (1,746) | $ | (470) | $ | (1,746) | ||||||||
Statute of limitation on certain | ||||||||||||||||
indirect tax liabilities | $ | 470 | $ | 1,746 | $ | 470 | $ | 1,746 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP other income | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
GAAP financial expenses | $ | 872 | $ | 1,155 | $ | 6,349 | $ | 5,889 | ||||||||
Recovery of devaluation related expenses in Venezuela | - | - | 969 | - | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP financial expenses | $ | 872 | $ | 1,155 | $ | 7,318 | $ | 5,889 | ||||||||
GAAP taxes on income | $ | (5,965) | $ | (838) | $ | (3,251) | $ | 1,697 | ||||||||
Other non-cash tax adjustments | 6,869 | 1,802 | 6,343 | 1,177 | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP taxes on income | $ | 904 | $ | 964 | $ | 3,092 | $ | 2,874 | ||||||||
Ceragon Reports Fourth Quarter and Year end 2018 Results | ||||||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS | ||||||||||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Three months ended | Year ended | |||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||
GAAP net income | $ | 11,599 | $ | 7,210 | $ | 23,046 | $ | 15,560 | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | - | 406 | - | 1,544 | ||||||||
Stock based compensation expenses | 498 | 235 | 1,980 | 1,203 | ||||||||
Changes in indirect tax exposures | 240 | (237) | 278 | (119) | ||||||||
Recovery of devaluation related expenses in Venezuela | - | - | (969) | - | ||||||||
Statute of limitation on certain indirect tax liabilities | (470) | (1,746) | (470) | (1,746) | ||||||||
Non-cash tax adjustments | (6,869) | (1,802) | (6,343) | (1,177) | ||||||||
Non-GAAP net income | $ | 4,998 | $ | 4,066 | $ | 17,522 | $ | 15,265 | ||||
GAAP basic net income per share | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.20 | ||||
GAAP diluted net income per share | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.19 | ||||
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 0.19 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares used in computing GAAP basic net income per share | 79,538,654 | 78,010,416 | 78,579,013 | 77,916,912 | ||||||||
Weighted average number of shares used in computing GAAP diluted net income per share | 81,987,796 | 79,452,404 | 81,021,527 | 79,942,353 | ||||||||
Weighted average number of shares used in computing Non-GAAP diluted net income per share | 82,368,838 | 79,784,939 | 81,364,897 | 80,206,822 | ||||||||
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