Eltek Ltd. Reports 2024 Second Quarter Financial Results

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Eltek (NASDAQ: ELTK) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing a decline in performance compared to the previous year. Revenues decreased to $10.5 million from $11.0 million in Q2 2023. Operating profit fell to $0.4 million from $1.4 million, while net income dropped to $0.8 million ($0.11 per diluted share) from $1.3 million ($0.22 per diluted share).

The company attributed the decline to a shift in customer orders towards medium-technology PCBs, resulting in lower prices and margins. However, CEO Eli Yaffe expressed confidence in the company's long-term strategy, citing a 30% increase in backlog since the beginning of 2024 and expectations of improved profitability in Q3.

Positive

• Backlog increased by 30% since the beginning of 2024
• Cash and cash equivalents amounted to $18.3 million as of June 30, 2024
• Financial income increased to $0.5 million from $0.2 million in Q2 2023

Negative

• Revenues decreased to $10.5 million from $11.0 million in Q2 2023
• Operating profit fell to $0.4 million from $1.4 million in Q2 2023
• Net income dropped to $0.8 million from $1.3 million in Q2 2023
• Gross profit margin decreased to 16% from 27% in Q2 2023
• EBITDA declined to $0.8 million (7.6% of revenues) from $1.7 million (15.3% of revenues) in Q2 2023

Insights

Financial Analyst

Eltek's Q2 2024 results show a concerning decline in key financial metrics. Revenues dropped to $10.5 million, down from $11.0 million in Q2 2023. More alarmingly, gross profit margin fell to 16% from 27% year-over-year. The company attributes this to a shift in customer demand towards lower-margin products.

Despite these challenges, Eltek maintains a strong cash position of $18.3 million. The 30% increase in backlog since the start of 2024 is a positive indicator for future growth. However, investors should closely monitor whether the company can successfully pivot back to higher-margin products in Q3 as projected.

Market Research Analyst

The PCB industry is experiencing a notable shift in demand patterns. Eltek's Q2 results reflect a temporary prioritization of medium-technology PCBs by key customers, impacting prices and margins. This trend, if persistent, could signal broader market changes affecting the entire PCB sector.

However, Eltek's 30% backlog growth suggests strong underlying demand. The company's ability to adapt to these market dynamics will be crucial. Investors should watch for industry-wide trends and Eltek's success in realigning its product mix to capitalize on the anticipated return to complex, higher-margin PCBs in Q3.

Tech Expert

Eltek's focus on "technologically advanced solutions" in PCBs positions it well in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. The temporary shift to medium-tech PCBs might reflect supply chain adjustments or cost-saving measures by clients. However, the projected return to complex, higher-margin PCBs in Q3 aligns with the broader trend towards more sophisticated electronic devices.

The company's ability to maintain a diverse product portfolio, catering to both medium and high-tech needs, demonstrates adaptability. This flexibility could be a key strength in navigating future market fluctuations and technological advancements in the PCB industry.

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 15, 2024 /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 quarter ended June 30, 2024.

 

 

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

• Revenues were $10.5 million
• Operating profit was $0.4 million
• Profit before tax was $0.9 million
• Net income was $0.8 million or $0.11 per fully diluted share
• As of June 30, 2024 cash and cash equivalents amounted $18.3 million.

"Eltek has demonstrated consistent growth over the past several quarters, driven by our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. However, this quarter, we experienced a decrease in revenues and profits compared to the previous quarter and the corresponding quarter last year. This decline is attributed to a significant timing shift by some key customers, who prioritized orders for PCBs with medium technology requirements, resulting in lower prices and margins. Orders for more complex, higher-margin PCBs were pushed back and are scheduled to be produced in the third quarter. While this has impacted our short-term financial performance, we remain confident in our long-term strategy and market position," said Eli Yaffe, CEO of Eltek. 

"We expect to return in in the third quarter to the profitability parameters of previous quarters, as product mix strategies are realigned. Our backlog as of today increased by 30% since the beginning of 2024. This increase will support our planned growth in revenues and profitability. We remain committed to delivering value to our shareholders and are taking the necessary steps to ensure that we continue our growth trend. Our team is focused on optimizing our product offerings and operational efficiencies to drive profitability and sustain our market leadership," concluded Mr. Yaffe.

Second Quarter 2024 GAAP Financial Results

Revenues for the second quarter of 2024 were $10.5 million compared to $11.0 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2024 was $1.6 million (16% of revenues) compared to $3.0 million (27% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023.

Operating profit for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.4 million compared to operating profit of $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Financial income for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.5 million compared to financial income of $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2023. Financial income primarily results from the erosion of the NIS against the US dollar.

Profit before income tax for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.9 million compared to $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.8 million or $0.11 per fully diluted share compared to net income of $1.3 million or $0.22 per fully diluted share in the second quarter of 2023.

Second Quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Financial Results

EBITDA for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.8 million (7.6% of revenues) compared to EBITDA of $1.7 million (15.3% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023;

First Six Months 2024 GAAP Financial Results

Revenues for the first six months of 2024 were $22.2 million compared to $22.5 million in the first six months of 2023.

Gross profit for the first six months of 2024 was $4.9 million (22% of revenues) compared to $6.0 million (26% of revenues) in the first six months of 2023.

Operating profit for the first six months of 2024 was $2.1 million compared to operating profit of $3.0 million in the first six months of 2023.

Financial income for the first six months of 2024 was $0.8 million compared to financial income of $0.5 million in the first six months of 2023. Financial income primarily results from the erosion of the NIS against the US dollar.

Profit before income tax for the first six months of 2024 was $3.0 million compared to $3.5 million in the first six months of 2023.

Net profit for the first six months of 2024 was $2.5 million or $0.38 per fully diluted share compared to net profit of $2.9 million or $0.49 per fully diluted share in the first six months of 2023.

First Six Months 2024 Non-GAAP Financial Results

EBITDA for the first six months of 2024 was a $2.9 million (13% of revenues) compared to EBITDA of $3.6 million (16% of revenues) in the first six months of 2023.

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 the table below.

Conference Call

Today, Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 9:30am Eastern Time (16:30pm Israel Time, 6:30am 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: 1-866-860-9642

Israel: 03-918-0691

International: +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.

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Investor Contact
Ron Freund
Chief Financial Officer
Investor-Contact@nisteceltek.com
+972-3-939-5023

 

 

Eltek Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Income
U.S dollars in thousands (except per share data)
		Three months ended				Six months ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenues		10,466		11,043		22,249		22,513
Costs of revenues		(8,830)		(8,091)		(17,361)		(16,546)
Gross profit		1,636		2,952		4,888		5,967
Research and development expenses, net		(47)		(15)		(62)		(24)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(1,184)		(1,543)		(2,700)		(2,960)
Operating profit		405		1,394		2,126		2,983
Financial income, net		489		190		839		477
Income before income tax		894		1,584		2,965		3,460
Income tax expenses		143		271		475		585
Net income		751		1,313		2,490		2,875
Earnings per share:
Basic and diluted net profit per ordinary share		0.11		0.22		0.38		0.49
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to compute
basic net profit per ordinary share (in thousands)		6,706		5,908		6,541		5,879
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to compute
diluted net profit per ordinary share (in thousands)		6,764		5,943		6,628		5,897

 

 

Eltek Ltd.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
U.S dollars in thousands
		June 30,		December 31,
		2024		2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		8,877		9,278
Short-term bank deposits		9,396		2,862
Receivables:   Trade, net of provision for doubtful accounts		9,948		10,898
Other		287		689
Inventories		6,440		6,135
Prepaid expenses		306		245
Total current assets		35,254		30,107
Long term assets:
Severance pay fund		55		57
Deferred tax asset, net		964		1,098
Operating lease right of use assets		5,965		6,555
Total long term assets		6,984		7,710
Fixed assets, less accumulated depreciation		12,669		9,354
Total Assets		54,907		47,171
Liabilities and Shareholder's equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable: Trade		5,273		7,503
Other		5,214		5,689
Short-term operating lease liabilities		763		789
Total current liabilities		11,250		13,981
Long-term liabilities:
Employee severance benefits		399		447
Long-term operating lease liabilities		5,306		5,871
Total long-term liabilities		5,705		6,318
Shareholders' equity:
Ordinary shares of NIS 3.0 par value – Authorized: 10,000,000 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; Issued and outstanding: 6,708,522 shares at June 30, 2024 and 6,020,693 shares at December 31, 2023		6,006		5,443
Additional paid-in capital		32,597		23,587
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments		(486)		783
Capital reserve		2,186		1,900
Accumulated deficit		(2,351)		(4,841)
Total shareholders' equity		37,952		26,872
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		54,907		47,171

 

 

Eltek Ltd.
Unaudited Non-GAAP EBITDA Reconciliations
U.S dollars in thousands
		Three months ended				Six months ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2024		2023		2024		2023
GAAP net income		751		1,313		2,490		2,875
Add back items:
Financial income, net		(489)		(190)		(839)		(477)
Income tax expenses		143		271		475		585
Depreciation and amortization		388		301		753		630
Non-GAAP EBITDA		793		1,695		2,879		3,613

 

 

Eltek Ltd.
Consolidated Statement of  Cash flow
U.S dollars in thousands
		Three months ended				Six months ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2024		2023		2024		2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income		751		1,313		2,490		2,875
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		388		301		753		630
Accrued interest		(98)		-		(186)		-
Stock-based compensation		154		72		286		144
Decrease in deferred tax assets and long term tax receivable		(100)		260		91		566
		344		633		944		1,340
Decrease (increase) in operating lease right-of-use assets		2		11		3		(22)
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables		(219)		(1,896)		517		(1,784)
Decrease (increase) in other receivables and prepaid expenses		234		214		309		(311)
Decrease (increase) in inventories		(169)		(496)		(565)		(809)
Increase (decrease) in trade payables		955		(307)		(536)		105
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities and accrued expenses		(48)		629		(249)		1,477
Increase (decrease)  in employee severance benefits, net		(48)		17		(30)		22
		707		(1,828)		(551)		(1,322)
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,802		118		2,883		2,893
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment		(3,215)		(406)		(5,947)		(711)
Insurance Proceeds		-		2,000		-		2,000
Investment in short-term bank deposits, net		(132)		-		(6,534)		-
Restricted deposits		-		192		-		192
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(3,347)		1,786		(12,481)		1,481
Cash flows from financing activities:
Exercise of options		16		299		261		299
Repayment of long-term loans from bank		-		(1,768)		-		(3,348)
Issuance of shares, net		-		-		9,312		-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		16		(1,469)		9,573		(3,049)
Effect of translation adjustments		(204)		(164)		(376)		(361)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(1,733)		271		(401)		964
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period		10,610		8,059		9,278		7,366
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period		8,877		8,330		8,877		8,330

 

 

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FAQ

What were Eltek's (ELTK) Q2 2024 revenue and earnings?

Eltek reported revenues of $10.5 million and net income of $0.8 million ($0.11 per diluted share) for Q2 2024.

Why did Eltek's (ELTK) financial performance decline in Q2 2024?

The decline was due to a shift in customer orders towards medium-technology PCBs, resulting in lower prices and margins.

What is Eltek's (ELTK) outlook for Q3 2024?

Eltek expects to return to the profitability parameters of previous quarters in Q3 2024, supported by a 30% increase in backlog since the beginning of the year.

How much cash does Eltek (ELTK) have as of June 30, 2024?

Eltek reported cash and cash equivalents of $18.3 million as of June 30, 2024.