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Ceragon Networks Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2014 Financial Results
[February 24, 2015]

Ceragon Networks Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2014 Financial Results


PARAMUS, N.J., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless backhaul specialist today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.

Fourth Quarter 2014 Highlights:

Revenues -- $111.2 million, up 24% from the fourth quarter of 2013, and up 12% from the third quarter of 2014.

Gross margin – 20.5%, which includes the impact of $4.4 million of one-time items, compared to 31.0% in the fourth quarter of 2013 and 25.6% in the third quarter of 2014.

Operating loss – $(25.9) million, which includes the impact of $26.0 million of one-time items, compared to an operating loss of $(9.6) million in the fourth quarter of 2013 and an operating loss of $(0.8) million in the third quarter of 2014.

Net loss $(52.0) million or $(0.68) per diluted share, which includes $46.4 million of one-time items. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $(15.4) million, or $(0.35) per diluted share. Net loss for the third quarter of 2014 was $(5.6) million or $(0.08) per diluted share. 

One-time items – Fourth quarter 2014 net loss includes a total of $46.4 million of one-time charges. This amount consists of $11.2 million in restructuring costs, including a $4.4 million write-off of discontinued product inventory and other one-time charges, a charge of $14.8 million for impairment of goodwill from the Nera acquisition, and additional financial expenses of $20.5 million resulting from re-measurement of certain assets in Venezuela denominated in or linked to the U.S. dollar. 

Non-GAAP results –gross margin was 24.4%, operating profit was $0.9 million, and net loss was $(3.7) million, or $(0.05) per diluted share. Non-GAAP results exclude one-time items as well as recurring adjustments of $1.8 million. For a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, see the attached tables.

Cash and cash equivalents – $41.4 million at December 31, 2014, compared to $43.9 million at September 30, 2014.

Full Year 2014 Highlights:

Revenues $371.1 million, up 3% from 2013.

Gross margin – 23.6%, which includes the impact of $4.7 million of one-time items, compared to 31.0% in 2013.

Operating loss – $(32.0) million, which includes $14.3 million of one-time items, compared to $(23.6) million in 2013.

Net loss – $(76.5) million, or $(1.22) per diluted share, which includes $41.1 million of one-time items. Net loss for 2013 was $(47.5) million, or $(1.23) per diluted share in 2013.

One-time items – Full year 2014 net loss includes a total of $41.1 million one-time charges. This amount consists of  $20.3 million of restructuring costs, including a $4.4 million write-off of discontinued product inventory and other onetime charges, a charge of $14.8 million for impairment of goodwill, primarily from the Nera acquisition, which was more than offset by $16.8 million received as the result of a settlement agreement with Eltek ASA, and additional financial expenses of $24.6 million resulting from a devaluation of the local currency in Venezuela and re-measurement of certain assets denominated in or linked to the U.S. dollar, as well as $2.2 million related to transactions to expatriate cash from Venezuela and Argentina.

Non-GAAP results – gross margin was 25.2%, operating loss was $(12.5) million, and net loss was $(25.2) million, or $(0.40) per diluted share. Non-GAAP results exclude one-time items and recurring adjustments of $10.3 million. For a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, see the attached tables.

"The significant sequential increase in our Q4 revenue was the result of the strong order pattern from India, mainly from one large customer, which also impacted our gross margin," said Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon. "Primarily due to the completion of the major portion of the large orders from India in 2014, we expect Q1 revenues to be in the range of $90 to $100 million. We expect to begin a gradual improvement in non-GAAP gross margin during the first quarter and, as our expense reduction measures begin to take effect, we also target an improvement in operating profit in the first quarter.

"As previously discussed, we are primarily focused on improving profitability and generating positive cash flow," Palti added. "Our goal is to achieve a non-GAAP net profit in Q2 when our results reflect the full effect of our expense reduction measures, and as we continue to pursue other profit improvement initiatives."

Commenting on the company's financial position, Doron Arazi, chief financial officer, said, "Conducting our asset impairment test, as required by GAAP, resulted in an impairment charge of $14.8 million of goodwill, which caused us to be in breach of one of our equity-related loan covenants. We are engaged in constructive discussions with our lenders to address this issue while redefining our credit facility terms in a manner that will enable the Company to address its expected cash needs, including certain relaxation of covenants, extension of term and certain gradual decrease of credit amount. We expect to finalize this agreement soon."

Doron Arazi also added, "We are pleased with the progress we have made toward improving our working capital management. We continue to pursue our ongoing initiatives to control our working capital requirements and generate positive cash flow."

Supplemental revenue breakouts by geography:

Fourth quarter 2014:





Europe:

14%

Africa:

11%

North America:

12%

Latin America:

15%

India: 

37%

APAC:

11%


Full year 2014:

Europe:

16%

Africa:

15%

North America:

11%

Latin America:

22%

India:

25%

APAC:

11%

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) 234-9960, 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: 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: 349833. A replay of both the call and the webcast will be available through March 24, 2015.

About Ceragon Networks Ltd.

Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the #1 wireless backhaul specialist. We provide innovative, flexible and cost-effective wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions that enable mobile operators and other wired/wireless service providers to deliver 2G/3G, 4G/LTE and other broadband services to their subscribers. Ceragon's high-capacity, solutions use microwave technology to transfer voice and data traffic while maximizing bandwidth efficiency, to deliver more capacity over longer distances under any deployment scenario. Based on our extensive global experience, Ceragon delivers turnkey solutions that support service provider profitability at every stage of the network lifecycle enabling faster time to revenue, cost-effective operation and simple migration to all-IP networks. As the demand for data pushes the need for ever-increasing capacity, Ceragon is committed to serve the market with unmatched technology and innovation, ensuring effective solutions for the evolving needs of the marketplace. Our solutions are deployed by more than 430 service providers in over 130 countries.

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This press release contains statements concerning Ceragon's future prospects that are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.Examples of forward-looking statements include: projections of capital expenditures and liquidity, competitive pressures, revenues, growth prospects, product development, financial resources, restructuring costs, cost savings and other financial matters. You can identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "expects," "intends," "potential" or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with increased working capital needs; risks associated with the ability of Ceragon to meet its liquidity needs; the risk that Ceragon will not achieve the benefits it expects from its expense reduction and profit enhancement programs; the risk that Ceragon will not comply with the financial or other covenants in its agreements with its lenders; the risk that sales of Ceragon's new IP-20 products will not meet expectations; risks associated with doing business in Latin America, including currency export controls and recent economic concerns; risks relating to the concentration of our business in the Asia Pacific region and in developing nations; the risk of significant expenses in connection with potential contingent tax liability associated with Nera's prior operations or facilities; and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Ceragon's Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ceragon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and represent our views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.


Investors:


Doron Arazi      or 

Claudia Gatlin

+972 3 5431 660

+1 212 830-9080

[email protected]

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Media:


Tanya Solomon


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)




Three months ended
December 31,


Year ended
December 31,



2014


2013


2014


2013









(Audited)










Revenues


$     111,164


$       89,492


$     371,112


$     361,772

Cost of revenues


88,405


61,751


283,643


249,543










Gross profit


22,759


27,741


87,469


112,229










Operating expenses:









Research and development, net


8,112


10,409


35,004


42,962

Selling and marketing


13,142


17,106


56,059


67,743

General and administrative
Restructuring costs


6,764
5,880


8,089
9,345


23,657
6,816


26,757
9,345

Other expense (income)


14,765


(7,657)


(2,035)


(7,657)










Total operating expenses


$     48,663


$     37,292


$    119,501


$    139,150










Operating loss


25,904


9,551


32,032


26,921










Financial expenses, net


24,296


5,162


37,946


14,018










Loss before taxes


50,200


14,713


69,978


40,939










Taxes on income


1,756


664


6,501


6,539










Net loss


$       51,956


$       15,377


$      76,479


$      47,478



















Basic and diluted net loss per share


$         0.68


$         0.35


$        1.22


$        1.23










Weighted average number of shares
  used in computing basic and
  diluted net loss per share


 

 

76,784,068


 

 

43,639,777


 

 

62,518,602


 

 

38,519,606

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)




December 31,
2014


December 31,
2013

ASSETS




(Audited)






CURRENT ASSETS:





Cash and cash equivalents


$    41,423


$    42,407

Short-term bank deposits


413


446

Marketable securities


535


5,499

Trade receivables, net


162,626


131,166

Deferred taxes, net


3,522


7,198

Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses


22,898


34,205

Inventories


61,830


64,239

Total current assets


293,247


285,160






NON-CURRENT ASSETS:





Marketable securities


-


3,985

Deferred tax assets, net


239


6,542

   Severance pay and pension funds


5,669


7,065

   Property and equipment, net


33,138


35,245

   Intangible assets, net


5,070


7,213

Goodwill


-


14,935

Other non-current assets


4,510


5,826






Total non-current assets


48,626


80,811

Total assets


$     341,873


$     365,971

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY





CURRENT LIABILITIES:





Short term loan, including current maturities of long term bank loan


$       48,832


$            46,922

Trade payables


101,752


77,979

Deferred revenues


17,667


7,968

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses


37,248


45,526

Total current liabilities


205,499


178,395

 

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:





Long term bank loan, net of current maturities


2,072


10,304

Accrued severance pay and pension


11,452


13,635

Other long term payables


18,298


28,559

Total long-term liabilities


31,822


52,498

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:





Share capital:





    Ordinary shares


212


141

Additional paid-in capital


406,413


357,989

Treasury shares at cost


(20,091)


(20,091)

Other comprehensive loss


(4,111)


(1,569)

Accumulated deficits


(277,871)


(201,392)






Total shareholders' equity


104,552


135,078






Total liabilities and shareholders' equity


$    341,873


$    365,971

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(U.S. dollars, in thousands)

(Unaudited)



Three months ended

December 31,


Year ended

December 31,


2014


2013


2014


2013








(Audited)

Cash flow from operating activities:








Net loss

$   (51,956)


$   (15,377)


$   (76,479)


$   (47,478)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:








Depreciation and amortization

3,104


3,989


13,498


15,645

Stock-based compensation expense

654


1,048


3,345


3,822

Write off of property and equipment

2,367


2,559


2,367


2,559

Write off of goodwill

14,765


-


14,765


-

Capital loss from marketable securities

-


2,108


-


2,108

Decrease (increase) in trade and other
receivables, net

6,231


(2,062)


(22,593)


18,272

Decrease (increase) in inventory, net of write
off

(2,283)


(7,092)


1,792


401

Increase (decrease) in trade payables and accrued liabilities

10,643


(1,975)


8,855


(21,044)

Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues

9,107


(533)


9,699


(8,751)

Decrease (increase) in deferred tax asset, net

5,784


(171)


9,788


3,572

Other adjustments

2,975


1,404


2,684


1,382

Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities

$  1,391


$  (16,102)


$  (32,279)


$  (29,512)

Cash flow from investing activities:








Purchase of property and equipment ,net

(4,227)


(4,717)


(12,691)


(16,423)

Investment in short and long-term bank 
     deposit

(36)


(424)


(36)


(679)

Proceeds from maturities of short and long-
     term bank deposits

-


299


69


635

Investment in available for sale marketable 
     securities

-


(7,867)


-


(7,867)

Proceeds from sales of available for sale 
     marketable securities

-


212


5,161


513

Net cash used in investing activities

$  (4,263)


$  (12,497)


$  (7,497)


$  (23,821)









Cash flow from financing activities:








Proceeds from exercise of options

-


-


-


1,145

Proceeds from issuance of shares, net

-


34,957


45,150


34,957

Proceeds from financial institutions, net

2,500


(2,300)


22,690


23,690

Repayments of bank loans

(2,058)


(2,058)


(29,012)


(10,232)

Net cash provided by financing activities

$  442


$  30,599


$  38,828


$  49,560









Translation adjustments on cash and cash 
     equivalents

$ (91)


$ (175)


$  (36)


$  (919)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash 
     equivalents

$  (2,521)


$  1,825


$  (984)


$  (4,692)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of
      the period

43,944


40,582


42,407


47,099

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
      period

$  41,423


$  42,407


$  41,423


$  42,407

 

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)




Three months ended December 31,



2014


2013



GAAP (as
reported)


Adjustments


Non-GAAP


Non-GAAP










Revenues


$    111,164




$    111,164


$    89,492


Cost of revenues


88,405


(a)     4,356


84,049


60,761












Gross profit


22,759




27,115


28,731












Operating expenses:










Research and development, net


8,112


(b)        307


7,805


8,587


Selling and marketing


13,142


(c)        338


12,804


15,887


General and administrative


6,764


(d)     1,138


5,626


5,837


Restructuring costs


5,880


5,880


-


-


Other expenses (income)


14,765


    (e)   14,765


-


-












Total operating expenses


$    48,663




$ 26,235


$ 30,311












Operating profit (loss)


(25,904)




880


(1,580)


Financial expenses, net


24,296


(f)    20,451


3,845


1,842












Loss before taxes


50,200




2,965


3,422












Taxes on income


1,756


(g)    1,015


741


664












Net loss


$    51,956




$     3,706


$     4,086












Basic and diluted net loss per share


$      0.68




$      0.05


$      0.09












Weighted average number of shares used 
     in computing basic and diluted net loss
      per share


76,784,068




76,784,068


43,639,777












Total adjustments




48,250

















(a) Cost of revenues includes a write-off of $4.4 million of discontinued product inventory related to restructuring. $0.3 million of amortization of intangible assets, $50 thousand of stock based compensation expenses and $(0.4) million of changes in pre-acquisition indirect tax positions in the three months ended December 31, 2014.

(b) Research and development expenses include $0.3 million of stock based compensation expenses in the three months ended December 31, 2014.

(c) Selling and marketing expenses includes $0.2 million of amortization of intangible assets and $0.1 million of stock based compensation expenses in the three months ended December 31, 2014.

(d) General and administrative expenses include $0.5 million of adjustment of pension liabilities in Norway, $0.4 million related to the liquidation of one of the Company's subsidiaries and $0.2 million of stock based compensation expenses in the three months ended December 31, 2014.

(e) Other expenses result from a charge for impairment of goodwill, primarily associated with the Nera acquisition.

(f) Financial expenses include $20.5 million resulting from re-measurement of certain assets denominated in or linked to the U.S. dollar, related to SICAD II in Venezuela, due to restrictive government policies on payments in foreign currency in the three months ended December 31, 2014.

(g) Taxes on income include $1.0 million non-cash tax adjustments in the three months ended December 31, 2014.

 

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)




Year ended December 31,



2014


2013



GAAP (as
reported)


Adjustments


Non-GAAP


Non-GAAP










Revenues


$   371,112




$   371,112


$   361,772

Cost of revenues


283,643


(a)    5,900


277,743


245,751

Gross profit


87,469




93,369


116,021










Operating expenses:









Research and development, net


35,004


(b)     4,034


30,970


39,152

Selling and marketing


56,059


(c)     2,238


53,821


63,786

General and administrative


23,657


(d)     2,602


21,055


22,989

Restructuring costs


6,816


6,816


-



Other expenses (income), net


(2,035)


(e)    (2,035)


-


-










Total operating expenses


$   119,501




$   105,846


$   125,927










Operating loss


32,032




12,477


9,906

Financial expenses, net


37,946


(f)    26,761


11,185


7,565










Loss before taxes


69,978




23,662


17,471










Taxes on income


6,501


(g)     5,006


1,495


2,502










Net loss


$   76,479




$   25,157


$   19,973










Basic net earnings (loss) per share


$     (1.22)




$     (0.40)


$     (0.52)










Weighted average number of shares
      used in computing diluted net 
     earnings (loss)  per share


62,518,602




62,518,602


38,519,606










Total adjustments




51,322















(a) Cost of revenues includes $1.2 million of amortization of intangible assets, $(0.2) million of changes in pre-acquisition indirect tax positions, $0.2 million of stock based compensation expenses and $4.7 million of restructuring plan related costs, including a write-off of $4.4 million of discontinued product inventory in the year ended December 31, 2014.

(b) Research and development expenses include $2.4 million of restructuring plan related costs and $1.6 million of stock based compensation expenses in the year ended December 31, 2014.

(c) Selling and marketing expenses includes $0.9 million of amortization of intangible assets, $0.7 million of restructuring plan related costs and $0.7 million of stock based compensation expenses in the year ended December 31, 2014.

(d) General and administrative expenses include $0.8 million of restructuring plan related costs, $0.5 million of adjustment of pension liabilities in Norway, $0.4 million related to the liquidation of one of the Company's subsidiaries, and $0.8 million of stock based compensation expenses, in the year ended December 31, 2014.

(e) Other income, net represents $16.8 million net cash received as a result of an agreement with Eltek ASA to settle all claims related to the purchase of Nera from Eltek in January 2011, mostly offset by a charge of $14.8 million for impairment of goodwill primarily associated with the Nera acquisition, during the year ended December 31, 2014.

(f) Financial expenses included $2.2 million related to certain transactions to expatriate cash from Venezuela and Argentina, and $24.6 million resulting from the devaluation of the local currency in Venezuela, pursuant to SICAD II, and the related re-measurement of certain assets denominated in or linked to the U.S. dollar due to restrictive government policies on payments in foreign currency in the year ended December 31, 2014.

(g) Taxes on income include $5.0 million non-cash tax adjustments in the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

RECONCILIATION BETWEEN REPORTED AND NON-GAAP
NET LOSS

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)




Three months
ended



Year ended



December 31, 2014







Reported GAAP net loss


51,956



76,479







Stock based compensation expenses


654



3,345

Amortization of intangible assets


532



2,121

Write off of goodwill


14,765



14,765

Changes in pre-acquisition indirect tax positions


(399)



(215)

Restructuring plan related costs


10,278



15,385

Currency devaluation in Venezuela


20,451



24,591

Expenses related to certain transactions to expatriate cash from Venezuela and Argentina


-



2,170

Non-cash tax adjustments


1,015



5,006

Income from settlement agreement with Eltek


-



(16,800)

Liquidation of one of the Company's subsidiaries


421



421

Non-recurring adjustment of pension liabilities


533



533







Non-GAAP net loss


3,706



25,157








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