Interim Results

Orad Hi-Tec Systems 20 August 2007 Orad Hi-Tec Systems Ltd. ('Orad' or the 'Company') Results for the first six months and second quarter of 2007 Orad Hi-Tec Systems Ltd. (Frankfurt - Prime Standard; London - AIM. Symbol: OHT), a leading developer, marketer and distributor of state-of-the-art, 3D graphical solutions for the broadcasting, advertising and visual simulation markets, today announces its results for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Record sales, gross margins and Net profits in the second quarter of 2007: • Revenues in Q2/07 increased to a record of USD5.2 million, compared to USD4.7 million in Q1/07 and USD4.6 millions in Q2/06. • Gross margins improved to 69% in Q2/07 compared to 60% in Q2/06 and 68% in Q1/07. • Net profit tripled to USD332,000 in Q2/07 compared to USD117,000 in Q1/ 07 and USD264,000 in Q2/06. • Cash increased to USD11.4 million compared to USD10.6 million in Q1/07 and USD9.6 million by the end of 2006. 'We are proud to present these record sales results for the second quarter of 2007. The increase in sales of graphic systems together with the improvement in trading in both South and North American markets assisted in achieving the increase in sales and the improvement in the gross profits', commented Avi Sharir, Orad's President and Chief Executive Officer, and added: 'the strong cash flow together with the increase in the orders back log keeps us optimistic regarding the results for the second half of 2007'. About Orad Founded in 1993, Orad is a world leader in TV production technology and is rapidly increasing its position in the real time three dimensional graphic market. Orad's product line includes virtual sets, on-air graphics systems, channel branding, virtual advertising, sports production solutions and hardware for the Virtual Reality industry. Orad is a publicly traded company in the Prime Standard on Frankfurt's Wertpapierborse Prime Standard and AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: OHT). www.orad.tv For further information: Orad (www.orad.tv) Ehud Ben-Yair, CFO + 972 976 768 62 Shore Capital (London) - Nominated Adviser to Orad Graham Shore + 44 20 7408 4090 edicto GmbH (Frankfurt) + 49 69 90550551 Dr. Sonke Knop Orad Hi-Tec Systems Ltd ('Orad' or the 'Company') Financial and Operational highlights for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2006: All references to $ refer to US Dollars. Revenues, Net Profit and cash status: Sales in Q2/07 increased by 13% to $5.2 million compared to $4.6 million on Q2/ 2006. Sales in the first six months of 2007 increased by 11% to $9.9 million compared to $8.9 million in the first six months of 2006. Net profit in the second quarter of 2007 increased by 184% to $332,000 compared to $117,000 in the first quarter of 2007. In the first six months of 2007 net profit was $449,000 compared to net profit of $396,000 in the first six months of 2006, an improvement of 13%. In the first six months of 2007 cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased by $1.7 million to $11.4 million. Gross margins Gross margins for the second quarter of 2007 was 69%, compared to 68% in the first quarter of 2007, Gross margins in the second quarter of 2007 improved significantly to 69% compared to 60% in the second quarter of 2006, mainly due to an increase of software based products in the sales mix and increased sales volume. Gross margins in the first six months of 2007 improved significantly to 69% compared to 59% in the first six months of 2006, mainly due to the increased sales volume and changes to the product mix. The table below reflects the trend in the Revenues, Net Profit and Cash status. Operational expenses: All operational expenses increased in the second quarter of 2007 compared to the second quarter of 2006 and in the first six months of 2007 compared to the first six months of 2006 due to the increase in sales and operational activity. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data December 31, June 30, 2006 2007 Unaudited ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,091 $ 10,361 Restricted cash 571 1,082 Trade receivables, net 2,422 1,524 Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 837 1,047 Inventories 2,696 2,772 Work in process, net of advances from customers*) 520 474 Total current assets 16,137 17,260 SEVERANCE PAY FUND 1,017 1,074 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 1,530 1,556 Total assets $ 18,684 $ 19,890 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Trade payables $ 1,354 $ 1,443 Deferred revenues 1,841 1,684 Other accounts payable and accrued expenses*) 4,767 5,442 Total current liabilities 7,962 8,569 ACCRUED SEVERANCE PAY 1,503 1,590 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Share capital 28 29 Additional paid-in capital 75,357 75,419 Foreign currency translation adjustments (547) (547) Accumulated deficit (65,619) (65,170) Total shareholders' equity 9,219 9,731 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 18,684 $ 19,890 *) Reclassified CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data Year ended Six months ended Three months ended December 31, June 30, June 30, 2006 2006 2007 2006 2007 Unaudited Revenues $ 17,719 $ 8,916 $ 9,937 $ 4,640 $ 5,194 Cost of sales 6,901 3,629 3,113 1,846 1,591 Gross profit 10,818 5,287 6,824 2,794 3,603 Operating expenses: Research and development, net 2,507 1,221 1,550 571 774 Sales and marketing 6,631 3,189 3,952 1,706 2,048 General and administrative 1,506 769 1,046 417 555 Total operating expenses 10,644 5,179 6,548 2,694 3,377 Operating income 174 108 276 100 226 Financial income, net 467 293 176 162 106 Other (expenses) income, net 5 (5) (3) 2 - Net income $ 636 $ 396 $ 449 $ 264 $ 332 Basic net earnings per share $ 0.06 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.02 $ 0.03 Weighted average number of shares 10,791 10,791 10,806 10,791 10,810 used in computing basic net earnings per share (in thousands) Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.06 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.02 $ 0.03 Weighted average number of shares 10,823 10,825 10,992 10,837 11,013 used in computing diluted net earnings per share (in thousands) STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY U.S. dollars in thousands, except share data Number of Share Additional Foreign Accumulated Total outstanding paid-in currency deficit ordinary capital capital translation shares adjustments Balance as of January 1, 2006 10,790,621 $ 28 $ 75,281 $ (547) $ (66,255) $ 8,507 Comprehensive income: Net income - - - - 636 636 Issuance of shares upon exercise of 10,000 *) - 9 - - 9 employee share options Share based compensation - - 67 - - 67 Balance as of December 31, 2006 10,800,621 28 75,357 (547) (65,619) 9,219 Comprehensive income: Net income 449 449 Issuance of shares upon exercise of 19,929 1 22 - - 23 employee share options Share-based compensation - - 40 - - 40 Balance as of June 30, 2007 (unaudited) 10,820,550 29 75,419 (547) (65,170) 9,731 Balance as of January 1, 2006 10,790,621 $ 28 $ 75,281 $ (547) $ (66,255) $ 8,507 Comprehensive income: Net income - - - - 396 396 Share-based compensation - - 21 - - 21 Balance as of June 30, 2006 (unaudited) 10,790,621 $ 28 $ 75,302 $ (547) $ (65,859) $ 8,924 *) Represent an amount lower than $ 1. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS U.S. dollars in thousands Year ended Six months ended December 31, June 30, 2006 2006 2007 Unaudited Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 636 $ 396 $ 449 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 569 277 321 Share-based compensation 67 21 40 Decrease in trade receivables, net and other accounts 1,214 2,245 688 receivable and prepaid expenses Decrease (increase) in inventories 29 (27) (76) Decrease (increase) in work in process, net of advances from (54) (89) 46 customers*) Increase in trade payables, other accounts payable and accrued 807 113 764 expenses and accrued severance pay, net*) Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues 640 727 (157) Other 5 5 30 Net cash provided by in operating activities 3,913 3,668 2,105 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment (146) (55) (356) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 48 36 9 Decrease (increase) in restricted cash (71) 250 (511) Net cash provided by (used) investing activities (169) 231 (858) Cash flows from financing activities: Issuance of shares upon exercise of employees share options 9 - 23 Net cash provided by financing activities 9 - 23 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,753 3,899 1,270 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 5,338 5,338 9,091 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $ 9,091 9,237 10,361 *) Reclassified. a. The Company's shares and options held by members of the Board of Directors and officers of the Company: Number of Number of Ordinary share shares options *) Avi Sharir 2,143,238 169,253 Moshe Nissim - 35,000 Ehud Ben-Yair - 45,000 Orna Nehustan - 30,000 Dan Falk - 20,000 Shimon Ravid - 10,000 Uzi Peled - 10,000 Daniel Furman 753,300 10,000 Anat Segal - 20,000 *) Each share option is convertible into one Ordinary share. b. As of June 30, 2007, the Company employs 134 employees. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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