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Gilat Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
Revenue Increased by 13% Year-over-Year,GAAP Operating Income of $2.8 Million andAdjusted EBITDA of $10.1 Million PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE
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[{"type":"text","content":"Revenue Increased by 13% Year-over-Year,GAAP Operating Income of $2.8 Million andAdjusted EBITDA of $10.1 Million PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the second quarter, ended June 30, 2024. Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights Revenue of $76.6 million, up 13% compared with $67.6 million in Q2 2023;GAAP operating income of $2.8 million, compared with $5.4 million in Q2 2023; The decline is mainly attributable to the acquisition-related expenses, amortization of purchased intangibles, and earnout-based expenses related to DataPath acquisition; Non-GAAP operating income of $7.3 million, up 21% compared with $6.1 million in Q2 2023;GAAP net income of $1.3 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared with $4.3 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in Q2 2023;Non-GAAP net income of $5.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, up 13% compared with $4.9 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in Q2 2023;Adjusted EBITDA of $10.1 million, up 10% compared with $9.2 million in Q2 2023. Forward-Looking Expectations The Company today reiterated its formerly issued guidance expectations for 2024. Expectations are for revenue between $305 and $325 million, representing year-over-year growth of 18% at the midpoint. GAAP operating income is expected to be between $15 and $19 million, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $40 and $44 million, representing year-over-year growth of 15% at the mid-point. This Guidance does not include any contribution expected from the acquisition of Stellar Blu. However given Stellar Blu has already begun delivering its antennas, and assuming closing will happen during the beginning of Q4, we estimate SBS revenues will add between $25 to $35 million in Q4. Management Commentary Adi Sfadia, Gilat’s CEO, commented: “We are pleased with our results for the second quarter. Our business continues to perform well and we are on track with our expectations for 2024. The pipeline of potential orders throughout our business continues to broaden, supported by our next-generation platform and growth engines. In particular, we are pleased with the solid traction we are experiencing in the growing defense satellite communications segment, ...