Micronet Enertec Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2016 Revenues

MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Micronet Enertec Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQCM : MICT), a developer and manufacturer of rugged computers, tablets and computer-based systems for the commercial Mobile Resource Management (MRM) market and for the defense and aerospace markets, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.

David Lucatz, Chief Executive Officer of Micronet Enertec Technologies stated, "The December 2017 deadline for the Federal Electronic Logging Device Mandate (ELD Mandate) is on the horizon and we are seeing continued and growing interest in our All-In-One solutions, which will enable fleet operators to electronically track hours of service for their drivers, as the mandate requires.  The ELD mandate represents a tremendous opportunity for our technology and our products, as an estimated 2.6 million trucks will be required to install Electronic Logging Devices.  We're experiencing continued market interest for our rugged TREQ®317 platform, which in addition to meeting ELD mandate compliance, is also a powerful computing device with full connectivity and an easily adaptable solution.  Likewise, during the third quarter we made solid progress introducing our new TREQr5 product to the MRM marketplace and we expect $1 million of initial shipments through the end of FY 2016 to a leading global telematics provider. Also, in order to strengthen our management and sales capabilities, we added experienced telematics executive Kenneth Wiesner as the Chief Executive Officer of Micronet Inc. We're seeing a strong pipeline for our new products and other existing products.  Additionally, we are developing new products to broaden our offerings and continue to diversify our customer base."

"We saw strong backlog and pipeline growth in our Aerospace and Defense business during the third quarter, which included a $900,000 follow on order from an existing customer, for our complex Command & Control system.  The original order was estimated at $5.8 million.  To date the Company has received orders in the amount of approximately $4.7 million related to this project and we expect to receive additional orders.  We have developed a solid reputation as a provider of dependable and innovative solutions for critical defense systems and expect that our capabilities and expertise will drive continued market demand for our products. In addition, we believe that the recent U.S. pledge for a $38 billion of military aid to Israel over next 10 years is a significant potential growth engine for Enertec."  

"We're encouraged by the progress made during the third quarter and by the backlog growth and pipeline trends we are seeing.  Our durable, reliable, in-cab solutions leave us well positioned to capitalize on opportunities related to fleet compliance with the ELD mandate and we look forward to developing and launching new solutions as the MRM market continues to change and grow.  Our defense capabilities have developed a strong and growing reputation, providing enhanced strength and growth opportunities for our Company," Mr. Lucatz concluded.

Third Quarter 2016 Review

• Total revenue declined slightly to $5.4 million for the third quarter of 2016, as compared to $5.6 million in the third quarter of 2015. 
• Gross profit margin for the third quarter of 2016 was 20%, consistent with gross margin in the third quarter of 2015.
• Research and development (R&D) expense for the third quarter of 2016 was $0.5 million or 9% of sales as compared to $0.4 million, or 9% of sales, in the third quarter of 2015. 
• Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense increased to $1.9 million, or 35% of sales, as compared to $1.6 million, or 28% of sales, in the third quarter of 2015. 
• Net loss attributed to MICT for the third quarter of 2016 was $1.3 million, or a loss of $0.22 per basic share, as compared to a net loss of $1.3 million, or a loss of $0.22 per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of 2015.   
• At September 30, 2016, the Company reported cash and marketable securities totaling $10.3 million and working capital of $10.4 million.

First Nine Months 2016 Review

• Total revenue increased 9% to $18.6 million for the first nine months of 2016, as compared to $17.0 million in the same period of 2015. 
• Gross profit margin for the first nine months of 2016 was 25%, as compared to 28% in the first nine months of 2015. The decrease was related mainly to slow moving inventory write offs done in previous quarters following a shift in product mix towards new products.
• R&D expense for the first nine months of 2016 was $1.9 million, or 10% of sales, compared to $2.0 million, or 11% of sales, in the same prior year period.  
• SG&A expense increased by $0.7 million to $5.3 million, or 28% of sales, as compared to $4.6 million, or 27% of sales, in the first nine months 2015.  The increase includes a $150,000 provision related to legal expenses related to termination of a potential acquisition.    
• Net loss attributed to MICT for the first nine months of 2016 was $2.8 million, or a loss of $0.48 per basic share, as compared to a net loss of $2.6 million, or a loss of $0.44 per basic share, in the first nine months of 2015. 

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income and earnings per share is provided in the table at the end of this press release.

Conference Call      

Micronet Enertec will host a conference call tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2016. U.S. callers may dial: 1-866-229-7198. Callers from outside of the U.S. may access the call by dialing 972-3-918-0691. Please dial a few minutes before 9:00 am Eastern Time.

A slide presentation accompanying management's remarks can be accessed at www.micronet-enertec.com.  

Participants may also access a live webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of Micronet Enertec's website at: 

http://www.veidan-stream.com/?con=Micronet_Enertec_Technologies_Q3_2016_Results

A telephone replay of the call will be available for two weeks at: 1-877-456-0009, outside of the U.S: 972-3-925-5936.

About Micronet Enertec Technologies, Inc.

Micronet Enertec Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQCM: MICT) operates through two primary companies, Enertec Systems 2001 Ltd, its wholly-owned subsidiary, and Micronet Ltd, in which it has a controlling interest.  Micronet operates in the growing commercial MRM market, mainly in the United States. Micronet designs, develops, manufactures and sells rugged mobile computing devices that provide fleet operators and field workforces with computing solutions in challenging work environments. Enertec operates in the Defense and Aerospace markets and designs, develops, manufactures and supplies various customized military computer-based systems for missile defense systems, command and control and others. The Company's products, solutions and services are designed to perform in severe environments and battlefield conditions. For more information please visit: www.micronet-enertec.com, the content of which is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

Forward-looking Statement

This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. Federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to those statements regarding our future revenue growth, future expected shipments, our pipeline and backlog, increased volumes and demand in the markets in which we operate, our product offerings and future market opportunities, the interest in our TREQ®317 wireless platforms, and expected new opportunities for the Company and anticipated Company growth resulting from the ELD mandate. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Tables To Follow

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to providing financial measurements based on generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S., or GAAP, we provide additional financial metrics that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, or non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to GAAP financial measures, to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for financial and operational decision making, for planning and forecasting purposes and to evaluate our financial performance.

Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures reflect our ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful comparisons and analysis of trends in our business, as they exclude expenses and gains that are not reflective of our ongoing operating results. Management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating our operating results and future prospects in the same manner as management and in comparing financial results across accounting periods and to those of peer companies.

The non-GAAP financial measures do not replace the presentation of our GAAP financial results and should only be used as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP.

The non-GAAP adjustments, and the basis for excluding them from non-GAAP financial measures, are outlined below:

• Amortization of acquired intangible assets - We are required to amortize the intangible assets, included in our GAAP financial statements, related to our acquisitions of Micronet in September 2012 and the Vehicle Business of Beijer Electronics Inc. in June 2014. The amount of an acquisition's purchase price allocated to intangible assets and term of its related amortization are unique to these transactions. The amortization of acquired intangible assets are non-cash charges. We believe that such charges do not reflect our operational performance. Therefore, we exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets to provide investors with a consistent basis for comparing pre- and post-transaction operating results.
• Stock-based compensation - The share based awards granted to certain individuals. They are non-cash and affected by our historical stock prices which are irrelevant to forward-looking analyses and are not necessarily linked to our operational performance.
• Amortization of note discount - These expenses are non-cash and are related to amortization of discount of the note purchase agreement with YA II PV Ltd. Such expenses do not reflect our on-going operations.

The following table reconciles, for the periods presented, GAAP net loss attributable to Micronet Enertec to non-GAAP net loss attributable to Micronet Enertec and GAAP loss per share attributable to Micronet Enertec to non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to Micronet Enertec:

SOURCE Micronet Enertec Technologies, Inc.

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