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Eltek Ltd. Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

1. Eltek's 2024 revenues slightly declined to $46.5 million from $46.7 million. 2. Net income fell to $4.2 million; EPS declined to $0.63 from $1.07. 3. Transition to enhance manufacturing could disrupt operations temporarily till 2026. 4. Investment plan aims to increase capacity to $55-$65 million annually. 5. Geopolitical tensions are driving demand for PCBs in defense and aerospace.

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While revenues and profits declined, Eltek is strategically investing in growth, akin to historical rebounds after downturns during expansions.

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The investment in advanced manufacturing is crucial but the immediate decline in profits may dampen investor confidence.

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The strategic growth initiatives and market demand trends provide strong potential for recovery as conditions improve beyond short-term disruptions.

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, /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 full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Revenues: Revenues for 2024 were $46.5 million, a slight decline of $0.2 million compared to 2023. Profitability: Net income reached $4.2 million in 2024 compared to $6.4 million in 2023. EBITDA reached $5.9 million compared to $8.6 million in 2023. Earnings per share (EPS): Diluted EPS was $0.63 in 2024 compared to $1.07 in 2023. Q4 Highlights: Revenue for the fourth quarter amounted to $10.8 million, compared to $12.3 million in the corresponding period of the previous year. Net income for the quarter was $0 million, while EBITDA totaled $0.7 million.  Transition Period and Future Growth Outlook: Eltek is currently undergoing a strategic transition, expected to continue through the mid of 2026. This process was initiated with the launch of an accelerated $15 million investment plan, while the company's annual revenues ranged below $40 million. The primary objective of this initiative was to establish advanced manufacturing capabilities, enhance technological proficiency, and expand annual production capacity to a range of $55 million to $65 million. The investment plan includes the installation of equipment and production lines, while maintaining ongoing production. Conducting these enhancements within the existing facility has introduced spatial constraints, and logistical complexities, leading to temporary disruptions and inefficiencies which impacted the fourth quarter of 2024. In addition to this plan Eltek is implementing infrastructure upgrades to support the forecasted capacity and beyond. Eltek remains fully committed to its strategic growth objectives and anticipates improved operational performance as the investment program progresses. Market Trends and Outlook: The global PCB industry, particularly in high-end applications such as Defense, Aerospace, Medical, and high-tech industrial markets, continues to experience dynamic shifts driven by geopolitical and economic factors. The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have led to supply chain realignments, as companies seek to reduce dependency on Chinese manufacturing. The US administration's new customs regulations and tariffs on Chinese electronic components have further accelerated the trend of reshoring production to North America and US allied countries, creating opportunities for manufacturers with relevant capabilities. Additionally, the continued geopolitical instability in Eastern Europe due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing tensions in the Middle East have heightened demand for defense-related PCBs. Governments worldwide are increasing defense budgets, driving the need for high-reliability PCBs used in advanced military equipment, aerospace systems, and secure communication infrastructure. Eltek is strategically positioned to leverage these industry trends by enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and strengthening its supply chain resilience. With its continued investments in cutting-edge technology and production efficiency, Eltek remains committed to meeting the growing needs of its defense, medical, and industrial customers while capitalizing on market opportunities arising from global economic shifts. Management Statement: Eli Yaffe, CEO of Eltek, stated, "We continue to witness sustained demand, reflected by the tenders issued in recent months for significant quantities of PCBs. We expect these tenders to have a positive long-term impact on the company. Our strategic investments in advanced manufacturing capabilities are aimed at driving operational efficiency and innovation, increasing our capacity and strengthening our ability to serve our customers. While these investments, along with ongoing facility expansion, may introduce some short-term fluctuations in profitability, we remain confident in their long-term value. We anticipate that the benefits of these initiatives will become increasingly evident in the coming quarters."  2024 Full Year GAAP Financial Results Revenues for 2024 were $46.5 million compared to $46.7 million in 2023.Gross profit for 2024 was $10.3 million (22% of revenues) compared to $13.1 million (28% of revenues) in 2023.Operating profit for 2024 was $4.4 million compared to operating profit of $7.3 million in 2023.Financial income for 2024 was $0.7 million compared to financial income of $0.4 million in 2023.Net profit for 2024 was $4.2 million or $0.63 per fully diluted share compared to net profit of $6.4 million or $1.07 per fully diluted share in 2023. 2024 Full Year Non-GAAP Financial Results EBITDA for 2024 was a $5.9 million (13% of revenues) compared to EBITDA of $8.6 million (18% of revenues) in 2023. Fourth Quarter 2024 GAAP Financial Results Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $10.8 million compared to $12.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $1.9 million (18% of revenues) compared to $3.5 million (28% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2023.Operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $0.4 million compared to operating profit of $2.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.Financial expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $0.3 million, the same as in the fourth quarter of 2023. The financial expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024, derive primarily from the erosion of the US Dollar against the NIS during the quarter.Net profit for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $0 million compared to net profit of $1.3 million or $0.22 per fully diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2023. Fourth Quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Financial Results EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $0.8 million (7% of revenues) compared to EBITDA of $2.4 million (19% of revenues) in the fourth quarter 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 a table below. Conference Call Today, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 9:30am Eastern Time (15:30pm 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:                         1-866-860-9642Israel:                                       03-918-0691International:                           +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 Statements 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 Israel's continuing war against Hamas and Hezbollah, 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 Investor Contact Ron FreundChief Financial Officer[email protected]+972-3-939-5023 Eltek Ltd. Consolidated Statements of Income (In thousands US$, except per share data) Three months ended Twelve months ended December  31, December  31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenues 10,758 12,321 46,527 46,695 Costs of revenues (8,824) (8,865) (36,188) (33,593) Gross profit 1,934 3,456 10,339 13,102 Research and development expenses, net (108) (49) (187) (85) Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,468) (1,405) (5,760) (5,722) Operating profit 358 2,002 4,392 7,295 Financial income (expenses), net (271) (334) 705 422 Income before income taxes 87 1,668 5,097 7,717 Income tax expenses 64 337 873 1,364 Net income  23 1,331 4,224 6,353 Earnings per share: Basic net income per ordinary share - 0.22 0.64 1.08 Diluted net income per ordinary share - 0.22 0.63 1.07 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to compute basic net income per ordinary share (in thousands) 6,713 5,977 6,626 5,902 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to compute diluted net income per ordinary share (in thousands) 6,782 6,074 6,701 5,956 Eltek Ltd. Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands US$) December  31, December  31, 2024 2023 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 7,575 9,278 Short-term bank deposits 9,663 2,862 Trade receivables (net of allowance for credit losses) 11,786 10,898 Inventories  9,488 6,135 Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 602 934 Total current assets 39,114 30,107 Long term assets: Severance pay fund 56 57 Deferred tax assets, net 496 1,098 Operating lease right-of-use assets 5,911 6,555 Total long term assets 6,463 7,710 Property and equipment, net 14,578 9,354 Total Assets 60,155 47,171 Liabilities and Shareholder's equity Current liabilities: Trade payables 7,367 7,503 Other accounts payable and accrued expenses 5,136 5,689 Short-term operating lease liabilities 827 789 Total current liabilities 13,330 13,981 Long-term liabilities: Accrued severance pay 443 447 Long-term operating lease liabilities 5,190 5,871 Total long-term liabilities 5,633 6,318 Shareholders' equity: Ordinary shares, NIS 3.0 par value authorized 10,000,000 shares, issuedand outstanding 6,714,040 at December 31, 2024 and 6,020,693 atDecember 31, 2023 6,011 5,443 Additional paid-in capital 32,627 23,587 Foreign currency translation adjustments 664 783 Capital reserves 2,507 1,900 Accumulated deficit (617) (4,841) Total shareholders' equity 41,192 26,872 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 60,155 47,171 Eltek Ltd. Unaudited Non-GAAP EBITDA Reconciliation (In thousands US$) Three months ended Twelve months ended December  31, December  31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 GAAP Net Income  23 1,331 4,224 6,353 Add back items: Financial expenses (income), net  271 334 (705) (422) Income tax expenses 64 337 873 1,364 Depreciation and amortization 405 388 1,546 1,317 Non-GAAP EBITDA 763 2,390 5,938 8,612 Eltek Ltd. Consolidated Statements of  Cash Flows (In thousands US$) Three months ended Twelve months ended December  31, December  31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cash flows from operating activities: Net Income 23 1,331 4,224 6,353 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities: Depreciation 405 388 1,546 1,317 Accrued interest, net (392) - (463) - Share-based compensation 161 147 607 363 Decrease in deferred tax assets 217 304 621 1,302 391 839 2,311 2,982 Decrease (increase) in operating lease right-of-use assets, net (2) (1) 2 (23) Decrease (increase) in trade receivables 1,230 (211) (988) (1,010) Decrease (increase) in other receivables and prepaid expenses (260) 55 341 (169) Decrease (increase) in inventories (2,711) (283) (3,532) (1,139) Increase (decrease) in trade payables 378 958 929 989 Increase (decrease) in other liabilities and accrued expenses 966 (507) 1,255 707 Increase (decrease)  in employee severance benefits, net (4) 139 (2) 172 (403) 150 (1,995) (473) Net cash provided by operating activities 11 2,320 4,540 8,862 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of fixed assets (1,592) (1,246) (9,506) (2,432) Insurance Proceeds - - - 2,000 proceeds from (Investment in) short-term bank deposits, net 303 (2,719) (6,365) (2,719) Restricted deposits - - - 192 Net cash used in investing activities (1,289) (3,965) (15,871) (2,959) Cash flows from financing activities: Exercise of options 18 535 296 863 Dividend distribution - (1,321) - (1,321) Issuance of shares, net - - 9,312 Repayment of long-term loans from bank - - - (3,348) Net cash used in financing activities 18 (786) 9,608 (3,806) Effect of translation adjustments 287 404 20 (185) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (973) (2,027) (1,703) 1,912 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 8,548 11,305 9,278 7,366 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 7,575 9,278 7,575 9,278 Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/881148/5208248/Eltek_Logo.jpg SOURCE Eltek Ltd. 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