TAT Technologies Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

GEDERA, Israel, May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TAT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TATT) ("the Company"), a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, reported today its results for the three month period ended March 31, 2015.

Mr. Itsik Maaravi, TAT's President & CEO commented, "The results of the first quarter of 2015 reflect an improvement in revenues and gross profit of approximately 11% and 13% respectively compared to the first quarter of 2014.

We continue to focus on our core capabilities, establishing relations with key players in relevant markets and investing in the development of new products. We plan to continue and increase our marketing and sales efforts. In addition, we are continuing to preserve a strong balance sheet with limited liabilities, strong working capital and sufficient financial assets to support the future growth of our operations, including seeking potential candidates for acquisition."

Financial Highlights for the First quarter of 2015:

• Total Revenue: $20.5 million compared to $18.4 million for the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 11%.
• Operating income: $1.1 million compared to $0.4 million for the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 175%.
• Sale of equity interest in an affiliated company: The sale of 23.18% of FAvS' common stock for an aggregate amount of $3.6 million contributed approximately  $1.5 million of capital gains during the first quarter of 2015of which approximately $0.3 million are attributed to a revaluation of our remaining holdings in FAvS.
• Net income: $2 million compared to $0.4 million for the first quarter of 2014.
• Earnings per share: $0.22 per share compared to $0.05 per share in the first quarter of 2014.
• Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits: $30.5 million compared to $28 million as of December 31, 2014.

About TAT Technologies LTD

TAT Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries. TAT operates under three segments: (i) Original Equipment Manufacturing or "OEM" of Heat Management Solutions (ii) Heat Transfer Services and Products and (iii) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul or "MRO" services of Aviation Components.

TAT's activities in the area of OEM of Heat Management Solutions primarily include the design, development, manufacture and sale of (i) a broad range of heat transfer components (such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers) used in mechanical and electronic systems on-board commercial, military and business aircraft; (ii) environmental control and cooling systems on board aircraft and for ground applications; and (iii) a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems and turbines.

TAT's activities in the area of Heat Transfer Services and Products include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment and in a lesser extent, the manufacturing of certain heat transfer products. TAT's Limco subsidiary operates FAA certified repair station, which provides heat transfer MRO services and products for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT's activities in the area of MRO services for Aviation Components include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of APUs, Landing Gear and other aircraft components. TAT's Piedmont subsidiary operates an FAA certified repair station, which provides aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

For more information of TAT Technologies, please visit our web-site: www.tat-technologies.com

Tiko Gadot – CFO
TAT Technologies Ltd.
Tel: 972-8-862-8500
[email protected]  

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SOURCE TAT Technologies Ltd.