RiT Technologies Reports Financial Results for Q1 2012

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

RiT Technologies (NASDAQ: RITT), today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.  Revenues for the period totaled $1.4 million, compared with $3.2 million for the first quarter of 2011. Net loss for the quarter was $2.8 million ($0.54 per share on a basic and diluted basis), compared with $1.0 million ($0.24 per share on a basic and diluted basis) for the first quarter of 2011. As reported on July 2, 2012, on July 17, 2012 the Company will complete a debt-to-equity conversion with Stins Coman that will increase our shareholders’ equity to approximately $6.4 million. 

Changes in Management Team

The Company has appointed a new CFO, Mr. Eli Gendler and a new VP Sales, Mr. Hadar Tal, thereby completing the configuration of its new management team.  Mr. Gendler, a CPA, comes to RiT with over a decade of experience in global high tech companies, including serving as CFO of Vocaltec (Nasdaq:CALL) and Cimatron (Nasdaq:CIMT). Prior to joining RiT, Mr. Tal served in a variety of sales management positions for WebTView, Surf Communications Solutions, Marvell Semiconductors (Nasdaq: MRVL), Alcatel-Lucent Technologies (Euronext Paris andNYSE: ALU) and AVAYA.

Comments of Management

Dr. Vadim Leiderman, RiT's new President and CEO, commented, "In May, our Board of Directors approved a multi-year strategic plan. Stins Coman, our controlling shareholder, continues to provide us confidently with the funding we need to support our turnaround activities and ongoing operations. The results that we have reported for the first quarter of 2012 confirm the need to rebuild our strategy to take full advantage of our superior technologies and excellent platform products for the fast-growing DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) and IIM (Intelligent Infrastructure Management) markets.

"We have begun reorganizing the Company and will continue throughout 2012, while also investing in our sales capabilities and focused product development. In parallel, we will continue to expand and enhance our IIM and DCIM offerings while building important new partnerships, especially in the Far East."

Dr. Leiderman continued, "To execute our new strategy, we have created a highly-qualified new management team and provided them with clear objectives and incentives. With the right people, differentiating technologies and superb product offerings basis, we are confident regarding our ability to turn the Company around and to create significant value for our shareholders."

About RiT Technologies

RiT is a leading provider of comprehensive management solutions for today's mission-critical data centers and communication rooms. Through the deployment of RiT's integrated DCIM (data center infrastructure management), IIM (intelligent infrastructure management), SMART Cabling™ and EPV™ real-time infrastructure management solutions, companies enhance both CAPEX and OPEX, increase their efficiency and improve their automated processes. RiT's field-tested solutions are delivering value in thousands of installations for top-tier enterprises and operators throughout the world. RiT's shares are traded on the Nasdaq exchange under the symbol RITT. http://www.rittech.com

Safe Harbor Statement

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words "believe,""anticipate,""expect,""plan,""intend,""estimate", "forecast", "target", "could" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  For example, when we discuss a field trial which could lead to a multi-million dollar Carrier deal, we are using a forward looking statement. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 20-F, which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports filed with the SEC.  These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to raise additional financing, if required; the continued development of market trends in directions that benefit our sales; our ability to maintain and grow our revenues; our dependence upon independent distributors, representatives and strategic partners; our ability to develop new products and enhance our existing products; the availability of third-party components used in our products; the economic condition of our customers; the impact of government regulation; and the economic and political situation in Israel.  We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

                                           RiT Technologies Ltd.
                                    STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (U.S GAAP)
                             (U.S dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
                                                               For the three
                                                               months ended
                                                                 March 31,
                                                                (Unaudited)
 
                                                         2012               2011
                                                        U.S. $             U.S. $
 
    Sales                                               1,362               3,195
    Cost of sales                                       1,145               1,799
    Gross profit                                          217               1,396
    Operating costs and expenses:
    Research and development, net                         695                 421
    Sales and marketing                                 1,519               1,417
    General and administrative                            772                 532
    Total operating expenses                            2,986               2,370
    Operating Loss                                     (2,769)               (974)
    Financial income (loss), net                          (52)                  8
    Net Income (Loss)                                  (2,821)               (966)
    Basic and Diluted net Loss per ordinary share       (0.54)              (0.24)
    Weighted average number of ordinary shares,
    used to compute basic and diluted net loss
    per ordinary share
                                                    5,209,122           3,978,370

    
                                           RiT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
                                   CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (U.S GAAP)
                                         (U.S dollars in thousands)
                                                            March
                                                          31, 2012      December 31,2011
                                                         (Unaudited)        (Audited)
    Assets
    Current Assets
    Cash and cash equivalents                                599               884
    Trade receivables, net                                 1,714             3,921
    Other current assets                                     460               567
    Inventories                                            4,748             3,779
    Total Current Assets                                   7,521             9,151
    Other assets
    Assets held for severance benefits                     1,158             1,111
    Property and Equipment
    Cost                                                   3,453             3,350
    Less - accumulated depreciation                        3,140             3,111
                                                             313               239 
    Total Assets                                           8,992            10,501
    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Current Liabilities
    Short term loan                                          259               162
    Trade payables                                         2,631             2,470
    Other payables and accrued expenses                    1,339             1,144
    Total Current Liabilities                              4,229             3,776
    Other Liabilities
    Principle shareholder convertible loan                 1,199               400
    Liability in respect of employees' severance benefits  1,350             1,290
                                                           2,549             1,690
    Total Liabilities                                      6,778             5,466
    Shareholders' Equity
    Share capital                                          1,126             1,126
    Treasury stock                                           (27)              (27)
    Additional paid-in capital                            45,569            45,569
    Accumulated deficit                                  (44,454)          (41,633)
    Total Shareholders' Equity                             2,214             5,035
    Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity             8,992            10,501

Company Contact:
Eli Gendler, CFO
+972-77-270-7210
[email protected]

SOURCE RiT Technologies Ltd