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Eltek Ltd. Reports Full year and Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results
PETACH TIKVA, Israel, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eltek Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELTK), a global manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced solutions in the
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PETACH TIKVA, Israel , March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eltek Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELTK), a global manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced solutions in the field of printed circuit boards (PCBs), today announced its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 . Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights Revenues were $39.6 million (Q4 - $10.5 million ) Operating profit was $3.0 million (Q4 - $0.8 million ) Profit before tax was $3.9 million (Q4 - $0.9 million ) Net profit was $3.2 million or $0.55 per fully diluted share (Q4 - $0.8 million or $0.14 per fully diluted share) Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $3.8 million (Q4 - $1.3 million ) "We are pleased to announce strong growth in revenues and earnings for the year 2022. This was due to increased demand for our high-quality printed circuit boards. The growth in revenues is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the loyalty of our customers. We are excited to continue building upon this momentum in the coming year," said Eli Yaffe , CEO of Eltek . "The global PCB market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, with the military, aerospace and defense sectors being the key drivers. As a leading provider of PCBs to these industries, Eltek is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend and continues to deliver strong results for our shareholders. We ended 2022 with a 70% growth in backlog. During Q4 we received final approval from the Israel Innovation Authority ("IIA") for a 40%, royalty bearing participation in an approximately $800,000 one-year development program, which started in January 2023 . This program is part of our investments in CapEx and research and development to bring new, high-quality products to the market and further drive growth in the future," continued Mr. Yaffe . "We have a strong balance sheet and a talented team, and we will continue to invest in our operations, products and people to sustain our long-term success," concluded Mr. Yaffe . 2022 Full Year GAAP Financial Results Revenues for 2022 were $39.7 million compared to $33.8 million in 2021. Gross profit for 2022 was $8.3 million (21% of revenues) compared to $6.9 million (20% of revenues) in 2021. Operating profit for 2022 was $3.0 million compared to operating profit of $1.9 million in 2021. Financial income for 2022 was $0.9 million compared to financial expense of $0.5 million in 2021. Financial income, which was primarily generated in the second quarter of 2022, resulted from the erosion of the NIS against the US dollar. Profit before income tax for 2022 was $3.9 million compared to $1.5 million in 2021. Net profit for 2022 was $3.2 million or $0.55 per fully diluted share compared to net profit of $5.0 million or $0.86 per fully diluted share in 2021. Net profit in 2021 includes a one-time tax benefit of $3.5 million . 2022 Full Year Non-GAAP Financial Results EBITDA for 2022 was a $4.5 million (11% of revenues) compared to EBITDA of $3.8 million (11% of revenues) in 2021. Fourth Quarter 2022 GAAP Financial Results Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $10.5 million compared to $9.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $2.2 million (21% of revenues) compared to $2.0 (21% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2021. Operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $0.8 million compared to operating profit of $0.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Profit before income tax for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $0.9 million compared to $0.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Net profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $0.8 million or $0.14 per fully diluted share compared to net profit of $3.8 million or $0.65 per fully diluted share in the Fourth quarter of 2021. Net income in the fourth quarter of 2021 includes a one-time tax benefit of $3.6 million . Fourth Quarter 2022 Non-GAAP Financial Results EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2022 was a $1.2 million (12% of revenues) compared to EBITDA of $1.1 million (11% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2021. Conference Call Today, Thursday, March 9, 2023 , at 8:30am Eastern Time ( 15:30pm Israel Time , 5:30am Pacific Time ), Eltek will conduct a conference call to discuss the results. The call will feature remarks by Eli Yaffe , Chief Executive Officer and Ron Freund , Chief Financial Officer. To participate, please call the following teleconference numbers. Please allow for additional time to connect prior to the call: United States : 1-866-860-9642Israel: 03-918-0691International: +972-3-918-0691 To Access a Replay of the Call A replay of the call will be available for 30 days on the Investor Info section on Eltek's corporate website at http://www.nisteceltek.com approximately 24 hours after the conference call is completed. About Eltek Eltek – "Innovation Across the Board", is a global manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced solutions in the field of printed circuit boards (PCBs), and is an Israeli leading company in this industry. PCBs are the core circuitry of most electronic devices. Eltek specializes in the manufacture and supply of complex and high quality PCBs, HDI, multilayered and flex-rigid boards for the high-end market. Eltek is ITAR compliant and has AS-9100 and NADCAP Electronics certifications. Its customers include leading companies in the defense, aerospace and medical industries in Israel , the United States , Europe and Asia . Eltek was founded in 1970. The Company's headquarters, R&D, production and marketing center are located in Israel . Eltek also operates through its subsidiary in North America and by agents and distributors in Europe , India , South Africa and South America . For more information, visit Eltek's web site at www.nisteceltek.com Forward Looking Statement Some of the statements included in this press release may be forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to expected results in future quarters, the impact of the Coronavirus on the economy and our operations, 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 . Any forward-looking statements set forth in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. The information found on our website is not incorporated by reference into this press release and is included for reference purposes only. About our Non-GAAP Financial Information The Company reports financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and herein provides some non-GAAP measures, including EBITDA. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for, GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are intended to supplement the Company's presentation of its financial results that are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses the non-GAAP measures presented to evaluate and manage the Company's operations internally. The Company is also providing this information to assist investors in performing additional financial analysis. Reconciliation between the Company's results on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis is provided in a table below. Eltek Ltd. Consolidated Statements of Income (In thousands US$, except per share data) Three months ended Twelve months ended December 31 , December 31 , 2022 2021 2022 2021 Revenues 10,479 9,521 39,650 33,823 Costs of revenues (8,267) (7,565) (31,380) (26,926) Gross profit 2,212 1,956 8,270 6,897 Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,348) (1,310) (5,207) (4,870) R&D expenses, net (15) (23) (92) (78) Operating profit 849 623 2,971 1,949 Financial income (expenses), net 100 (387) 887 (488) Other income (loss), net - - - 41 Profit before income tax 949 236 3,858 1,502 Tax expenses (income) 144 (3,600) 664 (3,537) Net Profit 805 3,836 3,194 5,039 Earnings per share: Basic net profit per ordinary share 0.14 0.66 0.55 0.86 Diluted net profit per ordinary share 0.14 0.65 0.55 0.86 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to compute basic net profit per ordinary share (in thousands) 5,850 5,840 5,848 5,840 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to compute diluted net profit per ordinary share (in thousands) 5,850 5,860 5,848 5,869 Eltek Ltd. Unaudited Non-GAAP EBITDA Reconciliations (In thousands US$) December 31 , December 31 , 2022 2021 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 7,366 9,283 Receivables: Trade, net of provision for doubtful accounts 10,116 7,021 Other 282 798 Inventories 5,130 4,893 Prepaid expenses 504 586 Total current assets 23,398 22,581 Long term assets: Restricted deposits 202 226 Severance pay fund 59 66 Deferred tax assets and long term tax receivables, net 2,496 3,563 Operating lease right of use assets 7,693 8,979 Total long term assets 10,450 12,834 Fixed assets, less accumulated depreciation 7,674 7,368 Total Assets 41,522 42,783 Liabilities and Shareholder's equity Current liabilities: Short-term credit and current maturities of long-term debts 702 708 Accounts payable: Trade 4,793 4,044 Other 4,133 3,577 Short-term operating lease liabilities 846 931 Total current liabilities 10,474 9,260 Long-term liabilities: Long term debt, excluding current maturities 2,768 3,921 Employee severance benefits 280 344 Long-term operating lease liabilities 6,980 8,186 Total long-term liabilities 10,028 12,451 Shareholders' equity: Ordinary shares, NIS 3.0 par value authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 5,849,678 at December 31 , 2022 and 5,840,357 at December 31, 2021 5,305 5,296 Additional paid-in capital 22,862 22,846 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments 1,189 3,716 Capital reserve 1,537 1,287 Accumulated deficit (9,873) (12,073) Total shareholders' equity 21,020 21,072 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 41,522 42,783 Eltek Ltd. Unaudited Non-GAAP EBITDA Reconciliations (In thousands US$) Three months ended Twelve months ended December 31 , December 31 , 2022 2021 2022 2021 GAAP net Income 805 3,836 3,194 5,039 Add back items: Financial expenses (income), net (100) 387 (887) 488 Income tax expenses (income) 144 (3,600) 664 (3,537) Depreciation and amortization 357 450 1,541 1,781 Non-GAAP EBITDA 1,206 1,073 4,512 3,771 Eltek Ltd. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands US$) Three months ended Twelve months ended December 31 , December 31 , 2022 2021 2022 2021 Cash flows from operating activities: Net Income 805 3,836 3,194 5,039 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 357 450 1,541 1,781 Stock-based compensation 62 74 250 203 Decrease in deferred tax assets and long term tax receivable 151 (3,585) 653 (3,563) 570 (3,061) 2,444 (1,579) Decrease (increase) in operating lease right-of-use assets 3 25 11 66 Decrease (increase) in trade receivables (446) (301) (3,941) 2,260 Decrease (increase) in other receivables and prepaid expenses 42 (161) 437 (18) Decrease (increase) in inventories (463) (499) (806) (1,023) Increase (decrease) in trade payables 380 424 1,543 (451) Increase (decrease) in other liabilities and accrued expenses 402 164 972 (414) Increase (decrease) in employee severance benefits, net (36) - (25) (5) (118) (348) (1,809) 415 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,257 427 3,829 3,875 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of fixed assets (571) (173) (3,027) (1,535) Repayment from insuarance - 44 - 44 Restricted deposits - - (2) (156) Net cash used in investing activities (571) (129) (3,029) (1,647) Cash flows from financing activities: Short- term bank credit, net - - - (377) Exercise of options - - 25 - Dividend distribution (994) - (994) - Repayment of long-term loans from bank (227) (114) (669) (301) Proceeds from long-term loans - - - 3,063 Repayment of credit from fixed asset payables - 25 - (261) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1,221) (89) (1,638) 2,124 Effect of translation adjustments 54 189 (1,079) 196 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (481) 398 (1,917) 4,548 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 7,847 8,885 9,283 4,735 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 7,366 9,283 7,366 9,283 Investor Contact Ron Freund Chief Financial Officer [email protected] +972-3-939-5023 View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eltek-ltd-reports-full-year-and-fourth-quarter-2022-financial-results-301767829.html SOURCE Eltek Ltd.