TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RiT Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: RITT ), a leading provider of Intelligent Network & Infrastructure Management solutions and Structured Cabling Solutions for enterprises, and a developer of an innovative indoor optical wireless solution, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2014.
Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2014
- Revenues for the second quarter of 2014 reached $1.7 million. Gross margin for the period was 31%.
- Net loss for the second quarter of 2014 (including $295,000 in stock-based compensation expenses) was $2.6 million, or $0.20 per (basic and diluted) share, compared with a net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.18 per (basic and diluted) share in the second quarter of 2013 (including approximately $141,000 in stock-based compensation expenses).
Recent Developments
- Launched extensive line of high-bandwidth structured copper cabling solutions for enterprise customers in India and China and are expanding its sales force in both markets;
- Continued development of CenterMind™ DCIM solution with the release of its latest upgrade that provides full support for PatchView+™, the RiT next-generation IIM solution.
- Appointed MaxQueen to be new national distributor for structured cabling solutions and products in China and are working together to increase RiT's presence in the Chinese market;
- Signed a distribution agreement with Blue Helix to distribute the full range of RiT products and focusing on the PatchView+ Intelligent Infrastructure Management (IIM) solution;
- Completed installation of BeamCaster wireless network for Soarsky Telecommunication Co., a leading software and IT company in Shenzhen, China, and are continuing to expand the scope of BeamCaster implementations, focusing on the Chinese market where there is high demand for secured high speed communication in office-space environments. BeamCaster brings the speed of fiber to wireless communications via a secured connection.
- Completed deployment of the communications network at Moscow's new Spartak Stadium that will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
"During the second quarter we experienced some macroeconomic headwinds in key emerging markets that put pressure on our sales channels and impacted quarterly results. As a result, a number of new orders from existing customers were pushed into the second half of this year. Through the remainder of 2014 and in 2015, we expect to see sales improvement," commented Motti Hania, RiT's President and CEO.
"Mr. Hania continued, "Our strategic plan strongly positions RiT for future growth, highlighted by the expansion of our structured cabling offering into India and China, developing our DCIM solution and integrating it with our latest-generation IIM solution, and adding new distribution partners in the UK and in China. We also believe there are opportunities to further penetrate Brazil and Russia, two established RiT markets where we have strong local representation and have achieved recent success deploying communications networks."
Mr. Hania concluded, "These initiatives, together with effective execution and the continued rollout of BeamCaster, will position RiT Technologies for growth as macro-conditions in our key target markets improve."
About RiT Technologies
RiT Technologies (Nasdaq: RITT ), is a leading provider of IIM and structured cabling solutions and a developer of an innovative indoor optical wireless technology solution. The RiT IIM products provide network utilization for data centers, communication rooms and work space environments. They help companies plan and provision, monitor and troubleshoot their communications networks, maximizing utilization, reliability and physical security of the network while minimizing unplanned downtime. The RiT solutions are deployed around the world, in a broad range of organizations, including data centers in corporate organizations, government agencies, financial institutions, airport authorities, healthcare and education institutions and more. Our BeamCaster™ product is an innovative indoor optical wireless networking technology solutions, designed to help customers streamline deployment, reduce infrastructure design, installation and maintenance complexity and enhance security in a cost effective way. RiT's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol RITT. For more information, please visit: www.rittech.com
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| STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (US GAAP) | ||||
| (U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data) | ||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Sales | 1,674 | 3,133 | 3,690 | 4,904 |
| Cost of sales | 1,151 | 2,007 | 2,355 | 3,144 |
| Gross profit | 523 | 1,126 | 1,335 | 1,760 |
| Operating expenses | ||||
| Research and development, net | 786 | 841 | 1,473 | 2,389 |
| Sales and marketing, net | 1,007 | 994 | 2,163 | 2,212 |
| General and administrative | 1,298 | 866 | 2,133 | 1,578 |
| Total operating expenses | 3,091 | 2,701 | 5,769 | 6,179 |
| Operating loss | (2,568) | (1,575) | (4,434) | (4,419) |
| Financing loss, net | (23) | (20) | (49) | (57) |
| Loss before income tax expense | (2,591) | (1,595) | (4,483) | (4,476) |
| Taxes on income | ||||
| Net Loss | (2,591) | (1,595) | (4,483) | (4,476) |
| Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted | (0.20) | (0.18) | (0.35) | (0.54) |
| Weighted Average Number of Ordinary Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted | 12,763,218 | 8,733,387 | 12,763,218 | 8,233,649 |
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| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (US GAAP) | ||
| (U.S. dollars in thousands) | ||
| June 30, | December 31, | |
| 2014 | 2013 | |
| US$ thousands | US$ thousands | |
| Assets | ||
| Current Assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,130 | 5,194 |
| Trade receivables, net | 2,232 | 3,839 |
| Other current assets | 505 | 237 |
| Inventories | 4,356 | 3,647 |
| Total Current Assets | 8,223 | 12,917 |
| Assets held for severance benefits | 1,246 | 1,161 |
| Property and equipment, net | 474 | 500 |
| Total Assets | 9,943 | 14,578 |
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||
| Current Liabilities: | ||
| Trade payables | 1,196 | 1,878 |
| Other payables and accrued liabilities | 1,801 | 1,933 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 2,997 | 3,811 |
| Principal shareholder convertible loan | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Liability in respect of employees' severance benefits | 1,482 | 1,338 |
| Total Liabilities | 6,479 | 7,149 |
| Commitments and Contingencies | ||
| Shareholders' Equity: | ||
| Share capital | 2,782 | 2,782 |
| Treasury stock | (27) | (27) |
| Additional paid-in capital | 67,460 | 66,942 |
| Accumulated deficit | (66,751) | (62,268) |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 3,464 | 7,429 |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | 9,943 | 14,578 |
COMPANY CONTACT: Elan Yaish, CFO +972-77-270-7210 KCSA Strategic Communication Jeffrey Goldberger/Rob Fink 212-896-1249/212-896-1206
