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Q3 2024 Financial Results and Directorate Change

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Q3 2024 Financial Results

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Directorate Change

Well-positioned for the full-year and beyond, with a valuable and growing pipeline of opportunities across the business divisions particularly driven by defence and 5G

MTI Wireless Edge Ltd (AIM: MWE), the technology group focused on comprehensive communication and radio frequency solutions across multiple sectors, is pleased to announce its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2024 (the "Period").

Financial highlights

  • Revenues for the Period were stable at $33.7m (nine months to 30 September 2023: $33.7m)
  • 10% improvement in net profit to $3.1m (nine months to 30 September 2023: $2.8m), helped by increases in financial income and lower tax rates
  • 11% increase in earnings per share to 3.60 US cents (nine months to 30 September 2023: 3.25 US cents)
  • Strong balance sheet with net cash of $4.9m as at 30 September 2024 (30 September 2023: $6.4m) after using $1.1m to repurchase shares of the Company under its buyback programme
  • Final dividend anticipated to be declared alongside MTI's full year results which will be announced during the first quarter of 2025

Operational highlights

  • The Group continues to operate successfully and deliver a stable level of sales combined with growing profitability
  • Antenna division performed well, driven by 5G and defence led sales

o Significant pick-up in sales of the Company's 5G backhaul solution in India during the second half of 2024, driven by new orders from a leading cellular service provider

o Increased demand for military antennas globally expected to continue to be strong into 2025

o Overall, the division is well placed for both the remainder of 2024 and beyond, with a healthy backlog of orders and a number of submitted tenders awaiting responses

Mottech delivered a good third quarter

o Positive performance in North America, South Africa and Israel, which has remained stable despite the unrest in the Middle East

o Sales into Europe were behind last year, however, a valuable and growing pipeline of opportunities is in place

o Growing awareness amongst European countries of the need to manage and conserve water as an important resource

o China office closed as market demand remains unstable - all related costs were incurred in Q3 2024

o Sales in the quarter were 6% ahead of Q3 2023 but for the nine months they were slightly behind the prior year, but with good prospects for growth in 2025

MTI Summit experienced a relatively slow third quarter

o Sales were held back due to shipping delays from vendors

o With shipments now expected to be back on track, sales in Q4 2024 are expected to benefit, together with a significant backlog in orders

o Strategic agreement for the distribution business is operating well and has been extended until mid-2026

o PSK's performance continued to be slow, but is expected to improve following the cost saving initiatives taken over the Summer combined with new business prospects

Directorate change

The Company today also announces that Dov Feiner, Executive Board Director and General Manager of the Antenna Division will become a Non-Executive Director of the Company and step down from his role as General Manager at the end of April 2025. Dov, who is aged 68 has worked in the Company for over 35 years, will be retiring from full-time employment. Eran Shmulinson, currently Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Antenna Division will succeed Dov as General Manager of the Antenna Division, in a non-Board role.

Moni Borovitz, Chief Executive Officer of MTI Wireless Edge, said:

"We have completed a successful third quarter and we are well placed for the full-year and beyond. This was a good achievement, especially given the current regional conflicts and the associated uncertainty this creates. As shown in these results, the business has not been significantly affected, our partners and customers are focused on continuing as normal and I am proud to report that our internal teams have remained positive, determined and highly adaptable to managing any necessary changes. This has allowed us to move our ABS antenna solution, which has been granted a patent, into pre-production stage and introduce our own Elite Pro wireless irrigation controller to offer to Mottech's customers. Both products have superior technology and are key for our future growth.

"Defence is one of our three key sectors and global demand has been high, reflecting the concerns of many Governments regarding the more unstable world we now live in, a trend which is expected to continue. 5G is another key sector where we have received significant demand for our products from India and elsewhere, and there is substantial further potential from this market and others. Due to climate change, managing water as a key resource is becoming a higher priority for European countries who previously have taken water for granted. We believe this will open up new opportunities for Mottech.

"This, together with our strong net cash position, means the Company is well placed. Q4 has begun well and we anticipate continuing to grow the business and delivering an attractive return to our shareholders.

"Finally, on behalf of the Board I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Dov Feiner who has successfully led the Antenna Division for many years, been a significant presence across the whole business and provided valuable counsel at Board level. We are grateful for the work he has done and are delighted that he has agreed to continue to work with us in a Non-Executive role when he steps down as the General manager of the Antenna Division in April next year."

Antenna division

Water Control & Management division

Distribution & Professional Consulting Services division

MTI WIRELESS EDGE LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Nine month period ended September 30,Year ended December 31,
202420232023
U.S. $ in thousands (Except per share data)
Unaudited
Revenues33,74333,72445,634
Cost of sales23,12222,81530,963
Gross profit10,62110,90914,671
Research and development expenses7317941,047
Distribution expenses2,5182,8143,709
General and administrative expenses3,9543,7575,278
Loss (profit) from sale of property, plant and equipment(58)(8)13
Profit from operations3,4763,5524,650
Finance expenses21 0245342
Finance income(305)(116)(527)
Profit before income tax3,5713,4234,835
Income tax expenses500569759
Profit3,0712,8544,076

Other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax:

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:

Nine month period ended September 30,Year ended December 31,
202420232023
Re-measurement of defined benefit plans--62
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Adjustment arising from translation of financial statements of foreign operations(26)(288)( 216 )
Total other comprehensive loss(26)(288)( 154 )
Total comprehensive income3,0452,5663,922
Profit (loss) attributable to:
Owners of the parent3,1512,8684,045
Non-controlling interests(80)(14)31
3,0712,8544,076
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
Owners of the parent3,1252,5803,891
Non-controlling interests(80)(14)31
3,0452,5663,922
Earnings per share (dollars)
Basic and Diluted (dollars per share)0.03600. 03250.0458
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic (dollars per share)87,472,76488,332,19888,283,490
Diluted (dollars per share)87,511,08088,332,19888,283,490

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the nine month period ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited):

Attributable to owners of the parent

Share capitalAdditional paid-in capitalTranslation differencesRetained earningsTotal attributable to owners of the parentNon-controlling interestTotal equity
U.S. $ in thousands
Balance at January 1, 202420923,061(466)5,22628,0301,22229,252

Changes during the nine month period ended September 30, 2024:

Comprehensive income

Share capitalAdditional paid-in capitalTranslation differencesRetained earningsTotal attributable to owners of the parentNon-controlling interestTotal equity
Profit (loss) for the period---3,1513,151(80)3,071
Other comprehensive loss
Translation differences--(26)-(26)-(26)
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period--(26)3,1513,125(80)3,045
Acquisition and disposal of treasury shares*(1,024)--(1,024)-(1,024)
Share based payment-79--79-79
Dividend---(2,745)(2,745)-(2,745)
Balance at September 30, 202420922,116(492)5,63227,4651,14228,607

(*) Less than US$ 1 thousand

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONT.)

For the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited):

Attributable to owners of the parent

Share capitalAdditional paid-in capitalTranslation differencesRetained earningsTotal attributable to owners of the parentNon-controlling interestTotal equity
U.S. $ in thousands
Balance at January 1, 202320923,078(250)3,77526,8121,22628,038

Changes during the nine month period ended September 30, 2023:

Comprehensive income

Share capitalAdditional paid-in capitalTranslation differencesRetained earningsTotal attributable to owners of the parentNon-controlling interestTotal equity
Profit for the period---2,8682,868(14)2,854
Other comprehensive income
Translation differences--(288)-(288)-(288)
Total comprehensive income for the period--(288)2,8682,580(14)2,566
Acquisition and disposal of treasury shares*(27)--(27)-(27)
Dividend---(2,656)(2,656)-(2,656)
Acquisition of a non-controlling interest in subsidiary-----(45)(45)
Balance at September 30, 202320923,051(538)3,98726,7091,16727,876

(*) Less than US$ 1 thousand

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONT.)

For the year ended December 31, 2023 :

Attributable to owners of the parent

Share capitalAdditional paid-in capitalTranslation differencesRetained earningsTotal attributable to owners of the parentNon-controlling interestsTotal equity
U.S. $ in thousands
Balance as at January 1, 202320923,078(250)3,77526,8121,22628,038
Changes during 2023:
Comprehensive income
Profit for the year---4,0454,045314,076
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Re measurements on defined benefit plans---6262-62
Translation differences--(216)-(216)-(216)
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year--( 216 )4,1073,891313,922
Dividend---(2,656)(2,656)-(2,656)
Acquisition of minority holdings in subsidiary-----(35)(35)
Acquisition and disposal, net of treasury shares-(17)--(17)-(17)
Balance as at December 31, 202320923,061(466)5,22628,0301,22229,252

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

MTI WIRELESS EDGE LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

FINANCIAL POSITION

30.09.202430.09.202331.12.2023
U.S. $ in thousands
Unaudited
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents5,1446,6558,454
Trade and other receivables13,85011,69714,284
Unbilled revenue4,8744,4074,190
Current tax receivables291409381
Inventories8,1227,3657,484
32,28130,53334,793
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Long term prepaid expenses313937
Property, plant and equipment5,3394,9875,398
Deferred tax assets1,0201,072968
Intangible assets3,3883,7393,507
9,7789,8379,910
Total assets42,05940,37044,703

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

MTI WIRELESS EDGE LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

FINANCIAL POSITION

30.09.202430.09.202331.12.2023
U.S. $ In thousands
Unaudited
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities and short term bank credit and loans250198314
Trade payables6,1635,6847,882
Other accounts payable4,2613,8174,558
Current tax payables289422283
10,96310,12113,037
NON- CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Contingent consideration1,1171,4321,117
Lease liabilities509150514
Loans from banks, net of current maturities755264
Employee benefits, net788739719
2,4892,3732,414
Total liabilities13,45212,49415,451
EQUITY
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
Share capital209209209
Additional paid-in capital22,11623,05123,061
Translation differences(492)(538)(466)
Retained earnings5,6323,9875,226
27,46526,70928,030
Non-controlling interest1,1421,1671,222
Total equity28,60727,87629,252
Total equity and liabilities42,05940,37044,703
Date of approval of financial statementsMoshe Borovitz Chief Executive OfficerElhanan Zeira ControllerZvi Borovitz Non-executive Chairman of the Board

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

CASH FLOWS

Nine month period ended September 30,Year ended December 31,
202420232023
U.S. $ in thousands
Unaudited
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Profit for the period3,07 12,8544,076
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization1,2 919561,511
(Gain) from sale of property, plant and equipment(56)(6)(13)
Finance (income), net(469)(86)(5)
Changes in Contingent consideration--(315)
Tax expenses500569759
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in inventories(626)258158
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables(7)(830)(2,477)
Decrease (increase) in other accounts receivables361(191)(897)
Increase in unbilled revenues(684)(2,129)(1,986)
Increase (decrease) in trade and other accounts payables(1,870)5173,228
Increase (decrease) in employee benefits, net69(13)29
Cash from operations1,5801,8994,068
Interest received694669
Interest paid(61)(23)(59)
Income tax paid (received)(453)(344)(540)
Net cash provided by operating activities1, 1351,5783,538

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

CASH FLOWS (cont.)

Nine month period ended September 30,Year ended December 31,
202420232023
U.S. $ in thousands
Unaudited
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment563962
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(486)(229)(426)
Net cash used in investing activities(430)(190)(364)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Dividend(2,745)(2,656)(2,656)
Payments of lease liabilities(485)(328)(485)
Treasury shares acquired(1, 02 4)(362)(516)
Treasury shares sold-335499
Employee options issuance79--
Acquisition of non-controlling interest in subsidiary-(45)(35)
Short-term loans and credit line received from banks168136460
Repayment of long-term loans from banks(9)(10)(247)
Net cash used in financing activities(4,016)(2,930)(2,980)
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period(3,311)(1,542)194
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period8,4548,2798,279
Exchange differences on balances of cash and cash equivalents1(82)(19)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period5,1446,6558,454

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

MTI WIRELESS EDGE LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 - General:

Corporate information:

The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the following areas:

  • Development, design, manufacture and marketing of antennas for the military and civilian sectors.

Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies:

The interim consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2024 have not been audited.

On April 9, 2024, the IASB published IFRS 18 'Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements' which replaces IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and is mandatorily effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1st, 2027. The main changes are as follows:

Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies - (CONT.):

  • Mandatory sub totals to be presented in the profit and loss account.
  • Aggregation and disaggregation of information including the introduction of overall principles for how information should be aggregated and disaggregated in financial statements.
  • Disclosures related to management defined performance measures (MPMs).

The Company is currently assessing the impact of this new accounting standard and amendment.

Note 3 - REVENUES:

Nine month period ended September 30,Year ended December 31,
202420232023
U.S. $ in thousands
Unaudited
Revenues arise from:
Sale of goods*23 ,7 7423,63032,525
Rendering of services**6,0275,1897,178
Projects**3 ,9 4 24 , 9055,931
33,74333,72445,634

(*) at the point in time

(**) over time

Note 4 - operating SEGMENTS:

The following tables present revenue and profit information regarding the Group's operating segments for the nine month period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 respectively and for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Nine month period ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited):

AntennasWater SolutionsDistribution & Consultation ServicesAdjustment & EliminationTotal
U.S. $ in thousands
Revenues
External10,22512,34511,173-33,743
Internal--227(227)-
Total10,22512,34511,400(227)33,743
Segment profit1,0101,8042853773,476
Finance (income), net(94)
Tax expenses500
Profit3,070
Note 4 - operating SEGMENTS (CONT.):
September 30, 2024 (Unaudited):
AntennasWater SolutionsDistribution & Consultation ServicesAdjustment & EliminationTotal
U.S. $ in thousands
Segment assets15,71912,69511,32539,739
Unallocated assets2,320
Segment liabilities4,5624,1844,24812,994
Unallocated liabilities778
Nine month period ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited):
AntennasWater SolutionsDistribution & Consultation ServicesAdjustment & EliminationTotal
U.S. $ in thousands
Revenues
External8,91713,00611,801-33,274
Internal--201(201)-
Total8,91713,00612,002(201)33,724
Segment profit5601,4571,2303053,552
Finance expense, net129
Tax expenses569
Profit2,854
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited):
AntennasWater SolutionsDistribution & Consultation ServicesAdjustment & EliminationTotal
U.S. $ in thousands
Segment assets15,13611,26311,532-37,931
Unallocated assets2,439
Segment liabilities3,8343,7074,460-12,001
Unallocated liabilities493
Note 4 - operating SEGMENTS (CONT.):
Year ended December 31, 2023
AntennasWater SolutionsDistribution & ConsultationEliminationsTotal
U.S. $ in thousands
Revenues
External12,23717,16416,23 3-45,634
Inter-segment--344(344)-
Total12,23717,16416,577(344)45,634
Segment profit84 11,9861,55227 14,65 0
Finance income, net(185)
Tax expenses759
Profit4,076
December 31, 2023:
AntennasWater SolutionsDistribution & ConsultationEliminationsTotal
U.S. $ in thousands
Segment assets17,12412,46812,711-42,303
Unallocated assets2,400
Segment liabilities4,9524,3265,293-14,571
Unallocated liabilities880

Note 5 - SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:

  • On January 5, 2024, following approval at an extraordinary shareholders' meeting, the Company granted 600,000 share options to Mr. Moshe (Moni) Borovitz, the Chief Executive Officer, and 100,000 share options to Mr. Dov Feiner, the General Manager of the Company's Antenna Division. The expense for share-based payments (such as stock options) typically appears on the income statement as part of the Company's operating expenses.
  • The Board of directors declared a cash dividend of 3.1 US cents per share, being approximately $2,745,000. This dividend was paid on 11 April 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of trading on 22 March 2024.
  • On 24 January 2019, the Company announced a share repurchase program to conduct market purchases of ordinary shares of par value 0.01 Israeli Shekels each ("Ordinary Shares") in the Company up to a maximum value of £150,000 (the "Programme") and on 10 March 2024 the Board of directors of the Company and the board of directors of MTI Engineering decided to extend the Programme effective from

Note 5 - SIGNIFICANT EVENTS (CONT.):

12 March 2024 until 31 March 2025 and to increase the maximum value of the Programme to up to £700,000, with the intention to hold the Ordinary Shares purchased for a longer period of time. On 20 August 2024 the Board of directors of the Company and the board of directors of MTI Engineering decided to increase the maximum value of the Programme to up to £1,000,000, repeating the intention to hold the Ordinary Shares purchased for a longer period of time. As at 30 September 2024, 2,108,000 Ordinary Shares were held in treasury under the Programme. As of the date of this report, 2,243,000 Ordinary Shares were held in treasury under the Programme.

  • On 20 March 2024 at the Company's extraordinary meeting, Mrs. Hani Lerman was elected as an external non-executive director.

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