Magal Security Systems Reports Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results

YEHUD, Israel, Nov. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Magal Security Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAGS) today announced its financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015. Management will hold an investors' conference call later today, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 5:00 p.m. Israel time, to discuss the results.

RESULTS SUMMARY

• Strong sequential revenue growth of 8% to $17 million in 2015;
• All time record gross margins for Magal at 49.6%;
• Net income of $0.9 million or $0.05 per share;
• Net cash at quarter-end of $30.7 million;

THIRD QUARTER 2015 RESULTS

Revenues for the third quarter of 2015 were $17.0 million, a sequential increase of 8% compared with revenues of $15.7 million in the prior quarter and a decrease of 21% compared with revenues of $21.5 million in the third quarter of 2014.

Gross profit in the third quarter of 2015 was $8.4 million, or 49.6% of revenues, compared with a gross profit of $7.3 million or 46.4% of revenues in the prior quarter and a gross profit of $10.4 million, or 48.3% of revenues, in the third quarter of 2014. The increase in gross margin between quarters is a function of revenue mix between projects executed and products sold.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2015 was $1.3 million compared to operating income of $1.4 million in the prior quarter and operating income of $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2014.

Net income in the third quarter of 2015 was $0.9 million, or $0.05 per share, compared with net income of $190 thousand, or $0.01 per share in the prior quarter and net income of $3.6 million, or $0.22 per share, in the third quarter of 2014.

Cash, short term deposits and restricted deposits, net of bank debt, as of September 30, 2015, were $30.7 million, or $1.88 per share, compared with cash, short term deposits and restricted deposits, net of bank debt of $28.0 million, or $1.73 per share, as of December 31, 2014.

MANAGEMENT COMMENT

Commenting on the results, Mr. Saar Koursh, CEO of Magal, said, "We are pleased with the results and the continued sequential and steady growth in sales we have seen over the past two quarters, in particular our high level of gross margins. Furthermore, as we move into the latter part of 2015, we are seeing increased interest in our security solutions, especially from European and North American markets."

"We are seeing strong interest for our new and sophisticated technological solutions such as our fiber-optic sensors as well as Roboguard. We are also seeing increasing demand for hybrid physical and cyber security, and booked a major order in the US for one of the world's largest chemical manufacturers. This order covered four sites and included our fence mounted fiber product as well as Tungsten switches, streaming the full security network throughput, including camera feeds, and ensuring the cyber security of that network. Maintenance contracts are also becoming an increasing part of our business, currently making up about 10% of our revenues on an ongoing basis, providing us with additional stability and visibility. We believe that as security of critical infrastructure becomes an increasing focus in Western markets, we will continue to see growing traction for our products and services," concluded Mr. Koursh.

INVESTORS' CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION:

The Company will host a conference call later today, November 24, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 5:00 p.m. Israel time.

To participate, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers:

US: 1 888 407 2553; Israel: 03 918 0687; UK: 0 800 917 5108; Intl.: +972 3 918 0687

If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

A replay of the call will be available on the Company's website for three months from the day after the call. The link to the replay will be accessible at www.magal-s3.com.  

ABOUT MAGAL S³

Magal S3 is a leading international provider of solutions and products for physical and cyber security, as well as safety and site management. Over the past 45 years, Magal S3 has delivered tailor-made security solutions and turnkey projects to hundreds of satisfied customers in over 80 countries - under some of the most challenging conditions.

Magal S3 offers comprehensive integrated solutions for critical sites, managed by Fortis4G - our 4th generation, cutting-edge PSIM+SIEM platform. The solutions leverage our broad portfolio of homegrown Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS), advanced outdoors CCTV / IVA technology and Cyber Security solutions.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations which may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, financial and otherwise, may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. A number of these risks and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, along with additional discussion of forward-looking statements, are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SOURCE Magal Security Systems Ltd

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