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ITRN Ituran Location and Control Ltd

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Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

28/05/2024 11:30am

Edgar (US Regulatory)




SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
________________________
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
May 28, 2024
 
Commission File Number: 001-32618
 
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
________________________
 
3 Hashikma Street, Azour 58001, Israel
(Address of Registrant’s principal executive offices)
________________________
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒       Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b) (1):

Yes ☐       No

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b) (7):

Yes ☐       No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes ☐       No

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): ______



On May 28, 2024, Ituran Location and Control Ltd. issued a press release announcing Q1 2024 earnings results with revenues for Q1 2024 of $85.0 million and net profit on a GAAP-basis of $13.0 million.
 
The following document is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein:
 
 
SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
 
 
ITURAN LOCATION & CONTROL LTD.
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Eyal Sheratzky
       Name:  Eyal Sheratzky
       Title:    Co-Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 28, 2024



Exhibit 99.1
ITURAN PRESENTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

Record revenue and continued strong profitability; reiterates guidance and declares an $8
million dividend for the first quarter of 2024

AZOUR, Israel – May 28, 2024 – Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (NASDAQ: ITRN) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter 2024.

Highlights of the first quarter of 2024

Number of subscribers reached 2,291,000, adding a net 39,000 in the first quarter;
Record revenue of $85.0 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year;
Net income increased to $13.0 million, up by 15% year-over-year;
EBITDA grew to $22.3 million, a 7% increase year-over-year;
Operating cash flow of $11.4 million;
The Board declared a dividend of $8 million or $0.39 per share, in-line with the Company’s dividend policy, which was increased in the prior quarter;

Guidance for 2024

Overall, looking ahead to 2024, management reiterates its expectations for continued revenue growth and profitability throughout the year.

Management continues to expect to add approximately 35,000 to 40,000, net new subscribers per each quarter during 2024.

From a financial perspective, full-year 2024 EBITDA expectations continue to be between $90-95 million and 2025 EBITDA is targeted to surpass $100 million.

It is noted that these targets are based on current exchange rates and assumes that the current global macro-economic situation and political situation in Israel does not significantly worsen.

Management Comment

Eyal Sheratzky, Co-CEO of Ituran said, “We are pleased with our first quarter results which represent a very good start to 2024. The growth in subscribers came in at the high-end of our expectations reflecting strong demand for our products and services as well as the effectiveness of our strategic initiatives.”

Continued Mr. Sheratzky, “Looking ahead, we remain on track with our strong expectations for 2024, and given our ongoing success we are happy to reward our shareholders with a high level of dividend for their ongoing support of our company.”


 
First quarter 2024 Results

Revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was $85.0 million, a 7% increase compared with revenues of $79.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.

72% of revenues were from location-based service subscription fees and 28% were from product revenues.

Revenues from subscription fees were $60.9 million, an increase of 9% over the first quarter 2023 revenues.

The subscriber base expanded to 2,291,000 by the end of March 2024, marking an increase of 39,000 from the previous quarter. During the quarter, there was an increase of 33,000 net in the aftermarket subscriber base and an increase of 6,000 net in the OEM subscriber base.

Product revenues were $24.1 million, an increase of 2% year-over-year.

Gross profit for the quarter was $39.5 million (46.5% of revenues), an 8% increase compared with gross profit of $36.7 million (46.2% of revenues) in the first quarter of last year.

The gross margin in the quarter on subscription revenues was 58.1%, similar with the first quarter of last year. The gross margin on products was 17.1% in the quarter, compared with 18.2% in the first quarter of last year. The variance in the gross margin on products between quarters was due to the change in product mix sold between the quarters.

Operating income for the quarter was $17.0 million (20.0% of revenues), representing a 7% increase compared to $15.9 million (20.0% of revenue) in the first quarter of last year.

EBITDA for the quarter was $22.3 million (26.3% of revenues), an increase of 7% compared with EBITDA of $20.8 million (26.2% of revenues) in the first quarter of last year.

Financial income for the quarter was $0.1 million, compared with financial expenses of $0.2 million in the first quarter of last year.

Net income for the first quarter of 2024 was $13.0 million (15.3% of revenues) or diluted earnings per share of $0.66, an increase of 15% compared to $11.4 million (14.3% of revenues) or diluted earnings per share of $0.56 in the first quarter of last year.

Cash flow from operations for the first quarter of 2024 was $11.4 million.

On the balance sheet, as of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash, including marketable securities, of $54.2 million and debt of $0.3 million, amounting to a net cash position of $53.9 million. This is compared with cash, including marketable securities, of $53.6 million and debt of $0.6 million, amounting to a net cash position of $53.0 million, as of year-end 2023.
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Dividend

The Board of Directors declared a dividend for the quarter of $8 million, in line with the Company’s dividend policy, which was increased by 60% in the prior quarter.  The current dividend takes into account the Company’s continuing strong profitability, ongoing positive cash flow and strong balance sheet.

Conference Call Information

The Company will also be hosting a conference call later today, Thursday, May 28, 2024 at 10am Eastern Time.

On the call, management will review and discuss the results, and will be available to answer investor questions.

To participate, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your calls a few minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

US Dial-in Number: 1 866 860 9642
ISRAEL Dial-in Number: 03 918 0609
INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number:  +972 3 918 0609
at:
10:00am Eastern Time, 7:00am Pacific Time, 5:00pm Israel Time

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay of the call will be available from the day after the call in the investor relations section of Ituran’s website.

Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this report that are not historical facts as well as statements identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates" or words of similar meaning. These statements are based on our current beliefs or expectations and are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors, as well as factors related to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

About Ituran

Ituran is a leader in the emerging mobility technology field, providing value-added location-based services, including a full suite of services for the connected-car. Ituran offers Stolen Vehicle Recovery, fleet management as well as mobile asset location, management & control services for vehicles, cargo and personal security for the retail, insurance, financing industries and car manufacturers. Ituran is the largest OEM telematics provider in Latin America. Its products and applications are used by customers in over 20 countries. Ituran is also the founder of the Tel-Aviv based DRIVE startup incubator to promote the development of smart mobility technology.

Ituran's subscriber base has been growing significantly since the Company's inception to over 2.2 million subscribers using its location-based services with a market leading position in Israel and Latin America. Established in 1995, Ituran has approximately 2,800 employees worldwide, with offices in Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Columbia, India, Canada and the United States.

For more information, please visit Ituran’s website, at: www.ituran.com

Company Contact
 
International Investor Relations
Udi Mizrahi
udi_m@ituran.com
Deputy CEO & VP Finance, Ituran
(Israel) +972 3 557 1348
 
Ehud Helft
ituran@ekgir.com
EK Global  Investor Relations
(US) +1 212 378 8040
 
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 ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD.
 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
as of March 31, 2024

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ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD.
 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
as of March 31, 2024

Table of Contents
 
 
Page
   
Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements:
 
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ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
US dollars
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2024
   
2023
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
   
54,035
     
53,434
 
Investments in marketable securities
   
221
     
119
 
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts)
   
49,271
     
45,390
 
Other current assets
   
54,467
     
52,724
 
Inventories
   
26,140
     
26,872
 
     
184,134
     
178,539
 
Long-term investments and other assets
               
Investments in affiliated companies
   
710
     
714
 
Investments in other companies
   
1,972
     
2,213
 
Other non-current assets
   
3,851
     
3,989
 
Deferred income taxes
   
14,804
     
14,452
 
Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement
   
18,957
     
18,525
 
     
40,294
     
39,893
 
                 
Property and equipment, net
   
39,331
     
41,955
 
                 
Operating lease right of use assets, net
   
7,831
     
8,071
 
                 
Intangible assets, net
   
10,259
     
10,830
 
                 
Goodwill
   
39,346
     
39,400
 
                 
Total assets
   
321,195
     
318,688
 

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ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (cont.)

   
US dollars
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2024
   
2023
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Current liabilities
           
Credit from banking institutions
   
320
     
355
 
Accounts payable
   
19,904
     
20,842
 
Deferred revenues
   
28,006
     
27,117
 
Other current liabilities
   
44,622
     
44,150
 
     
92,852
     
92,464
 
Long-term liabilities
               
Loan from bank institutions
   
-
     
237
 
Liability for employee rights upon retirement
   
24,959
     
24,562
 
Deferred income taxes
   
842
     
1,116
 
Deferred revenues
   
13,227
     
13,259
 
Others non-current liabilities
   
2,059
     
2,027
 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current
   
4,711
     
4,774
 
     
45,798
     
45,975
 
                 
Stockholders’ equity
   
177,106
     
174,454
 
Non-controlling interests
   
5,439
     
5,795
 
Total equity
   
182,545
     
180,249
 
                 
Total liabilities and equity
   
321,195
     
318,688
 

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ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

   
US dollars
 
(in thousands
 
Three months period
ended March 31 ,
 
except per share data)
 
2024
   
2023
 
   
(unaudited)
 
Revenues:
           
Telematics services
   
60,935
     
55,777
 
Telematics products
   
24,091
     
23,695
 
     
85,026
     
79,472
 
                 
Cost of revenues:
               
Telematics services
   
25,521
     
23,392
 
Telematics products
   
19,962
     
19,391
 
     
45,483
     
42,783
 
                 
Gross profit
   
39,543
     
36,689
 
Research and development expenses
   
4,523
     
4,138
 
Selling and marketing expenses
   
3,574
     
3,323
 
General and administrative expenses
   
14,456
     
13,273
 
Other expenses (income), net
   
(39
)
   
43
 
Operating income
   
17,029
     
15,912
 
Other income, net
   
-
     
21
 
Financing income (expenses), net
   
75
     
(195
)
Income before income tax
   
17,104
     
15,738
 
Income tax expenses
   
(3,430
)
   
(3,419
)
Share in losses of affiliated companies, net
   
(81
)
   
(366
)
Net income for the period
   
13,593
     
11,953
 
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
   
(557
)
   
(598
)
Net income attributable to the Company
   
13,036
     
11,355
 
                 
Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Company’s stockholders
   
0.66
     
0.56
 
                 
Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)
   
19,894
     
20,228
 

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ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
US dollars
 
   
Three months period
ended March 31 ,
 
(in thousands)
 
2024
   
2023
 
   
(unaudited)
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net income for the period
   
13,593
     
11,953
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
5,298
     
4,905
 
Loss (gain) in respect of trading marketable securities
   
(104
)
   
1
 
Increase in liability for employee rights upon retirement, net
   
762
     
861
 
Share in losses of affiliated company, net
   
81
     
366
 
Deferred income taxes
   
(790
)
   
(603
)
Capital loss (gain) from sale of property and equipment, net
   
36
     
(7
)
Increase in accounts receivable
   
(4,840
)
   
(2,780
)
Increase in other current and non-current assets
   
(3,485
)
   
(4,576
)
Decrease (increase) in inventories
   
521
     
(159
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
   
(470
)
   
3,665
 
Increase in deferred revenues
   
1,264
     
2,729
 
Increase (decrease) in other current and non-current liabilities
   
(464
)
   
1,040
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
11,402
     
17,395
 
                 
Cash flows from investment activities
               
Increase in funds in respect of employee rights upon
               
retirement, net of withdrawals
   
(707
)
   
(383
)
Capital expenditures
   
(3,131
)
   
(2,903
)
Return of (investments in) affiliated and other companies
   
138
     
(295
)
Return of long term deposit
   
64
     
-
 
Sale of investment in marketable securities
   
-
     
99
 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
   
156
     
18
 
Net cash used in investment activities
   
(3,480
)
   
(3,464
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Short term credit from banking institutions, net
   
(273
)
   
1,139
 
Repayment of long term loan
   
-
     
(4,142
)
Dividend paid
   
(4,774
)
   
(2,797
)
Dividend paid to non-controlling interest
   
(1,630
)
   
(795
)
Acquisition of company shares
   
-
     
(1,200
)
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(6,677
)
   
(7,795
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
(644
)
   
(710
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
601
     
5,426
 
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
53,434
     
27,850
 
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period
   
54,035
     
33,276
 

Supplementary information on financing and investing activities not involving cash flows:
In March 2024, the Company declared a dividend in the amount of US$ 8 million. The dividend was paid in April 2024.

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