Eltek Reports Record Results for 2011

  • Record revenues of $46.8 million in 2011, a 25% increase over 2010
  • Net profit of $1.8 million
  • 81% increase in gross profit from 2010
  • New frame order of $ 2.1 million from a U.S. medical equipment customer

PETACH-TIKVA, Israel--()--Eltek Ltd. (NASDAQ:ELTK), the leading Israeli manufacturer of advanced flex-rigid circuitry solutions, announced today record results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2011.

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011 were $46.8 million, a 24.8% increase over 2010 revenues of $37.5 million.

Gross profit for 2011 was $8.7 million (18.6% of revenues), an increase of 80.9% compared to gross profit of $4.8 million (12.9% of revenues) in 2010. The increase in gross profit and gross profit as a percentage of revenues is primarily attributable to the increase in revenues.

Operating Profit for 2011 was $2.6 million compared to an operating loss of $1.2 million in 2010.

Net Profit for 2011 was $1.8 million or $0.28 per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million or ($0.26) per fully diluted share in 2010.

Fourth Quarter 2011:

Revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 were $11.5 million, an increase of 14.6% compared to revenues of $10.0 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Gross Profit for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $1.8 million (15.4% of revenues), an increase of 55.7% compared to gross profit of $1.1 million (11.3% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Operating Profit for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $312,000 compared to an operating loss of $504,000 in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Net Profit for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $228,000 or ($0.03) per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $655,000 or ($0.10) per fully diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2010.

EBITDA:

Eltek’s EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $4.7 million compared with EBITDA of $960,000 in 2010. In the quarter ended December 31, 2011, Eltek had EBITDA of $868,000 compared with a negative EBITDA of $14,000 in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Eltek uses EBITDA as a non-GAAP financial performance measurement. EBITDA is calculated by adding back to net income interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. 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 between the company's results on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis is provided in a table immediately following the Consolidated Statement of Operations

Management Comments:

Erez Meltzer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eltek, commented: "This has been a year of turnaround for Eltek, both in the Company’s operating measures and financials results. I am very pleased that the great efforts of the Company's employees and management have been successful in achieving the strong growth in revenues and net income."

Arieh Reichart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eltek, commented: "I am very pleased with our strong results both for the fourth quarter and full year of 2011. The improvements we implemented at the end of 2010 in our manufacturing processes expanded our capacity by approximately 30%. The close technology cooperation we have with our customers, beyond our commercial relationships, has enabled us to translate the increased capacity into the company's growth in 2011, when we reached record revenues of $46.8 million and $1.8 million in net income."

Mr. Reichart added: "This is a great opportunity for me to announce the receipt of a frame order of $2.1 million for PCBs from a US medical equipment customer for delivery in 2012 and 2013. I am proud that Eltek was selected as the supplier of the PCBs for use in advanced medical equipment. This new order represents the customer's recognition of the high quality and reliability of our products."

Amnon Shemer, CFO of Eltek, added: "We managed to translate the increase in revenues into an 81% increase in gross profit from $4.8 million to $8.7 million, mainly due to our ability to keep the increase in our cost of goods sold at a lower rate than the increase in revenues. This has been achieved despite the increase in wages in Israel, which became effective in July 2011."

"Our net income of $1.8 million resulted in improved cash flows as the net cash provided by operating activities increased to $2.4 million in 2011. In 2011, we invested $2.3 million for the purchase of fixed assets for our production lines, of which, $882,000 was paid in cash with the remainder being financed through supplier credits. We intend to continue to invest in our production capabilities and based on our improved financial condition, we have approached our banks to obtain new lines of credit for the purchase of new manufacturing equipment,” Mr. Shemer concluded.

About the Eltek

Eltek is Israel's leading manufacturer of printed circuit boards, the core circuitry of most electronic devices. It specializes in the complex high-end of PCB manufacturing, i.e., HDI, multilayered and flex-rigid boards. Eltek's technologically advanced circuitry solutions are used in today's increasingly sophisticated and compact electronic products. For more information, visit Eltek's web site at www.eltekglobal.com.

Forward Looking Statement:

Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to statements regarding expected results in future quarters, risks in product and technology development and rapid technological change, product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the sales cycle, changing economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Eltek Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands US$, except per share data)
 
  Three months ended     Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2011     2010 2011     2010
 
Revenues 11,485 10,025 46,830 37,514
Costs of revenues (9,712 ) (8,887 ) (38,101 ) (32,690 )
 
Gross profit 1,773 1,138 8,729 4,824
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,461 ) (1,642 ) (6,155 ) (6,033 )
 
Operating profit (loss) 312 (504 ) 2,574 (1,209 )
 
Financial income (expenses), net (150 ) (198 ) (740 ) (609 )
 
Other income, net 2   0   12   2  
 
Profit (loss) before income tax expenses 164 (702 ) 1,846 (1,816 )
 
Income tax benefits (expenses), net 14   (9 ) (31 ) (19 )
 
Net Profit (loss) 178 (711 ) 1,815 (1,835 )
 
Net profit (loss) attributable to non controlling interest 50   56   31   113  
 
Net Profit (loss) attributable to Eltek Ltd. 228   (655 ) 1,846   (1,722 )
 
Earnings per share
 
Basic and diluted net gain (loss) per ordinary share 0.03   (0.10 ) 0.28   (0.26 )

 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to compute basic and diluted net gain (loss) per ordinary share (in thousands)

6,610   6,610   6,610   6,610  
 
Eltek Ltd.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands US$)
 
    December 31,
2011     2010
Assets
 
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 892 1,513
Receivables: Trade, net of provision for doubtful accounts 8,885 7,490
Inventories 4,434 4,282
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 355   315  
 
Total current assets 14,566   13,600  
 
Assets held for employees' severance benefits 39   1,545  
 
Fixed assets, less accumulated depreciation 7,746   8,162  
 
Goodwill 518   530  
 
Total assets 22,869   23,837  
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholder's equity
 
Current liabilities
Short-term credit and current maturities of long-term debts 4,856 6,862
Accounts payable: Trade 6,456 6,087
Related parties 1,046 742
Other 3,995   3,973  
 
Total current liabilities 16,353   17,664  
 
Long-term liabilities
Long term debt, excluding current maturities 1,604 1,253
Employee severance benefits 150   1,596  
 
Total long-term liabilities 1,754   2,849  
 
Equity
Ordinary shares, NIS 0.6 par value authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 6,610,107 as of December 31, 2011. 1,384 1,384
Additional paid-in capital 14,328 14,328
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments 2,622 2,986
Capital reserve 695 695
Accumulated deficit (14,398 ) (16,244 )
Shareholders' equity 4,631 3,149
Non controlling interest 131   175  
Total equity 4,762   3,324  
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 22,869   23,837  
 
Eltek Ltd.
Unaudited Non-GAAP EBITDA Reconciliations
For the period ended December 31, 2011
(In thousands US$, except per share data)
 
Non-GAAP EBITDA Reconciliations     Three months ended     Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2011     2010 2011     2010
 
GAAP net Income (loss) 228 (655 ) 1,846 (1,722 )

Add back items:

 
Financial (income) expenses, net 150 198 740 609
Income tax (benefit) expense (14 ) 9 31 19
Depreciation 504   434   2,091 2,054  
Adjusted EBITDA 868 (14 ) 4,708 960

Contacts

Eltek Ltd.
Investor Contact:
Amnon Shemer
Chief Financial Officer
+972-3-9395050

Release Summary

Eltek Ltd., the leading Israeli manufacturer of advanced flex-rigid circuitry solutions, announced today record results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2011.

Contacts

Eltek Ltd.
Investor Contact:
Amnon Shemer
Chief Financial Officer
+972-3-9395050