RNS Number:6713T
Gilat Satcom Limited
06 May 2008



                                GILAT SATCOM LTD.
                                        
                FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER March 31, 2008

      Quarterly revenues of $13.1 million; $1.3 million profit before tax;


Key points:
+-----------------+--------+------+------+------+-------+----------+
|Figures in       |   Q1   |  Q4  |  Q3  |  Q2  |   Q1  |Year ended|
|US$000s          |  2008  | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |  2007 |    31    |
|                 |        |      |      |      |       | December |
|                 |        |      |      |      |       |   2007   |
+-----------------+--------+------+------+------+-------+----------+
|Revenues         | 13,090 |12,653|9,378 |9,038 | 8,710 |  39,779  |
+-----------------+--------+------+------+------+-------+----------+
|Gross profit     | 3,958  |3,669 |2,343 |1,917 | 1,789 |  9,718   |
+-----------------+--------+------+------+------+-------+----------+
|Gross margin (%) |  30.2  | 29.0 | 25.0 | 21.2 | 20.5  |   24.4   |
+-----------------+--------+------+------+------+-------+----------+
|Operating profit | 1,424  |1,320 | 279  |(139) | (798) |   662    |
|(loss)           |        |      |      |      |       |          |
+-----------------+--------+------+------+------+-------+----------+
|Operating margin |   11   |  10  |  3   | (2)  |  (9)  |   1.7    |
|(%)              |        |      |      |      |       |          |
+-----------------+--------+------+------+------+-------+----------+
|EBITDA           | 2,939  |2,909 |1,837 |1,402 |  731  |  6,878   |
+-----------------+--------+------+------+------+-------+----------+
|Profit (loss)    | 1,284  |1,125 |  58  |(385) |(1,133)|  (335)   |
|before tax       |        |      |      |      |       |          |
+-----------------+--------+------+------+------+-------+----------+
|Net profit       |  961   | 885  | 265  |(438) | (704) |    8     |
+-----------------+--------+------+------+------+-------+----------+


Financial Highlights

First quarter of 2008 continued to reflect the trend started in the second half
of 2007 with increased sales and growth, which resulted in revenues of $13.1
million and profit before tax of $1.3 million.

  * Revenues in the first quarter of 2008 increased 3.5% compared to the
    previous quarter and 50.3% compared to the first quarter of 2007
  * Gross profit was $4.0 million or 30% of revenues compared to $3.7
    million or 29% in the previous quarter and compared to $1.8 million or 21%
    in the first quarter of 2007
  * Operating profit for the first quarter was $1.4 million or 11% of
    revenues compared to operating profit of $1.3 million or 10% in the previous
    quarter and compared to operating loss of $798 thousands in the first
    quarter of 2007
  * EBITDA for the first quarter was $2.9 million, the same as in the
    previous quarter and 300% increase compared to the first quarter of 2007
  * Net Debt (bank loans less cash) decreased to $1.1 million compared to
    $3.6 million in December 2007.


CEO Statement:

The first quarter reflects the continuation of the trend started last year with
growth in revenues and profit. We are focused on increasing our revenues, mainly
in our core business of internet backbone connectivity.

New deals during the first quarter:

  * In March 2008 we announced renewal of capacity agreement over the Middle
    East and Central Asia. During the first quarter we succeeded to sell most of
    this capacity.


  * New contract to provide connectivity to a large international customer
    with branches across Africa for an annual value of $400 thousands.


  * New order from an existing customer in West Africa for an upgrade with
    an annual value of $400 thousands


  * During Q1 we also started deployment of a multi country deal with a
    leading African ISP. Expected annual value is approximately $600 thousands

These deals were partially recognized in Q1 and we expect full impact of them in
Q2.


Other business developments during the first quarter include:

  * First quarter results included a significant increase in sales of NetApp
    products. Following changes in Netapp reseller organization we will not
    continue to be a direct reseller of NetApp in East Africa at the beginning
    of Q3. We are evaluating the continuation of this line of products based on
    the expected profit in the new business model and in other territories.


  * In March 2008 we announced our intention to invest in a fiber optic
    cable project in Kenya, "TEAMS". Due to changes in Kenyan regulations we
    will not hold shares directly in the Kenyan fiber cable and we are
    evaluating alternatives to purchase future capacity in TEAMS.


  * During the last quarter of 2007 we received an order for a turn-key
    project to establish an international satellite based communication network
    with coverage over 4 continents. The contract is from a customer in Asia for
    a total consideration of $3.5 million for a turnkey project including
    ongoing service and network operation for two years. We expect major part of
    the installations to end during Q2 (approximately $2.0 million recognized
    revenues).

We are confident that our continues focus on profit will bring further results,
and will build a solid ground for the company to fulfil its strategic goals.


Roy Hess, CEO
6 May 2008


Contacts:

Gilat Satcom Ltd.:                                         +972 3 925 5015
Liat Helman, CFO

Seymour Pierce                                            +44 20 7107 8000
Stuart Lane or John Depasquale



                               GILAT SATCOM LTD.
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            IN THOUSAND U.S. DOLLARS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                                             March 31,  December 31,
                                                               2 0 0 8       2 0 0 7
                                                             Unaudited       Audited

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents                                        5,073         3,439
Short-term deposits                                                 13            12
Trade receivables                                                1,667     (*) 1,681
Other receivables                                                2,327         2,025
Inventories                                                      2,610         1,491
Total current assets                                            11,690         8,648

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property and equipment                                          17,426        17,443

Intangible assets                                                5,965         6,245
Deferred income taxes                                            1,462         1,751
Financial assets available for sale                                660           660
Other                                                              745         1,011
Total non-current assets                                        26,258        27,110

                                                                37,948        35,758

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Current maturities of long term loans from banks and             1,900         1,900
others
Current maturities of obligations under finance leases           7,851         7,469
Trade accounts payable                                           4,681         4,102
Other payables and current liabilities                           2,634     (*) 2,428
Total current liabilities                                       17,066        15,899

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Long-term credit from banks and others                           4,275         4,750
Obligations under finance leases                                   427             -
Liabilities for severance pay, net                                 191            76
Total non-current liabilities                                    4,893         4,826

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Share capital                                                       39            39
Capital reserves                                                15,321        15,321
Accumulated deficit                                                629          (327)
                                                                15,989        15,033

                                                                37,948        35,758


(*) Reclassified

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorized
for issue on May 5, 2008

They were signed on its behalf by:

       AMIKAM SHORER-Chairman      ROY HESS-C.E.O      LIAT HELLMAN-C.F.O



                               GILAT SATCOM LTD.
                         CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATMENTS
                            IN THOUSAND U.S. DOLLARS
                                  (UNAUDITED)


                                                            Three months ended
                                                                  March 31,
                                                             2 0 0 8     2 0 0 7


Revenues                                                      13,090       8,710

Cost of revenues                                               9,132       6,921

Gross profit                                                   3,958       1,789

Operating expenses:


Selling and marketing, net                                     1,079         962

General and administrative                                     1,457       1,625

Total operating expenses                                       2,536       2,587

Profit (loss) from operations                                  1,422       (798)

Financial income                                                  71          16

Financial expenses                                             (214)       (351)



Profit (loss) before tax                                       1,279     (1,133)

Income Tax benefit (expenses)                                  (323)         429

Profit (loss) for the period                                     956       (704)



Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars)                   0.054     (0.040)

Diluted earning (loss) per share (in dollars)                  0.054     (0.040)

Number of shares used in computing basic earnings             17,692      17,692
per share (in thousand)

Number of shares used in computing diluted earnings           17,692      17,692
per share (in thousand)





                               GILAT SATCOM LTD.
                         STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
                            IN THOUSAND U.S. DOLLARS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

                                           Share     Capital  Accumulated
                                         Capital    reserves      Deficit      Total


Balance as of January 1, 2008                 39      15,321        (327)     15,033

Net profit for the period                      -           -          956        956

Balance as of March 31, 2008                  39      15,321          629     15,989



                                          Share      Capital  Accumulated
                                        Capital     reserves      Deficit      Total


Balance as of January 1, 2007                39       15,321        (335)     15,025

Net loss for the period                        -           -        (704)      (704)

Balance as of January 1, 2007                 39      15,321      (1,039)     14,321





                                GILAT SATCOM LTD.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                            IN THOUSAND U.S. DOLLARS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

                                                                 Three months ended
                                                                      March 31,
                                                                 2 0 0 8     2 0 0 7
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Profit (loss) for the period                                      956       (704)
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment                              1,513       1,530
and amortization of intangible assets
Appreciation of finance lease                                         101         102
Appreciation of bank deposits                                         (1)        (10)
Decrease (Increase) in trade receivables                               14         895
Decrease in other receivables                                        (36)         161
Decrease (Increase) in inventories                                (1,119)         128
Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable                         579       (272)
Decrease in other payables and current liabilities                    205       (422)
Decrease (Increase) in deferred income taxes                          289       (434)
Increase in liabilities for severance pay, net                        115          25
Net cash provided by operating activities                           2,616         999

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment                                 (351)       (394)
Purchases of intangible assets                                          -       (196)
Investment in short-term bank deposit, net                              -     (3,000)

Net cash used in investing activities                               (351)     (3,590)
                                                                    (156)       (156)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of finance lease
Repayments of loans from banks                                      (475)       (650)

Net cash used in financing activities                               (631)       (806)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                    1,634     (3,397)
                                                                    
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period            3,439       5,916
                                                                    
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                  5,073       2,519

Appendix A - Non-cash transactions

Purchase of property and equipment under finance lease              (864)           -

Additional information regarding cash flows

Interest payments

Tax payments



Note 1 - Basis Of Preparation

The condensed financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
International Accounting Standards (IAS) 34, interim Financial Reporting.

Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those followed in the
preparation of the company's annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31
December 2007.

The consolidated interim financial statements of Gilat Satcom Ltd. ("the
Company"), have been prepared as of march 31, 2008 and for the three months then
ended. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Company's 2007 annual financial statements, including their accompanying notes.
Adoption of new and revised Standards

  * IFRIC 11 - IFRS 2 - Group and Treasury Share Transactions - Effective
    for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008.

  * IFRIC 12 - Service Concession Arrangement - Effective for annual periods
    beginning on or after 1 January 2008.

  * IFRIC 14 - IAS 19 - Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1
    January 2008.

At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the following
Standards and Interpretations were in issue but not yet effective:

  * IAS1 - Presentation of Financial Statements - Effective for periods
    beginning on or after 1 January 2009.

  * IAS 23 - Borrowing costs - Effective for annual periods beginning on or
    after 1 January 2009.

  * IFRS 8 - Operating Segments - Effective for annual periods beginning
    on or after 1 January 2009.

  * IAS 27 - Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements - Effective for
    annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010.

  * IFRS 3 - Business Combinations - Effective for business combinations
    for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first 
    annual reporting period beginning on or after 1 July 2009.

  * IFRIC 13 - Customer Loyalty Programmes - Effective for annual periods
    beginning on or after 1 January 2009.

  * Amendments to IFRS 2 Share-based Payment: Vesting Conditions and
    Cancellations - Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January
    2009.


Note 3 - Exchange rates and linkage basis:

Assets and liabilities in or linked to the Israeli currency, New Israeli Shekel
("NIS"), are included in the financial statements according to the
representative exchange rate as published by the Bank of Israel at the balance
sheet date.


Data regarding exchange rates of NIS in relation to U.S. dollar are as follows:

                                                      Exchange rate
                                                        of one U.S.
                                                             dollar

31 March 2008                                                 3.553
31 March 2007                                                 4.155
31 December 2007                                              3.846



Note 4 - Business Segments

The communication services provided by the Company are divided into three main
communication sectors: VSAT private network services, Internet backbone
connectivity and International voice services.


Segment information about these businesses is presented below:

Three months ended March 31, 2008

                     VSAT Private      Internet    International
                          Network      Backbone            Voice
                         Services  Connectivity         Services      Total
REVENUE
External sales                947         9,954            2,189     13,090

RESULT
Segment result                511         2,143              256

Three months ended March 31, 007

                    VSAT Private      Internet     International
                         Network      Backbone             Voice
                        Services  Connectivity          Services      Total
REVENUE
External sales               726         6,625             1,359      8,710

RESULT
Segment result               293           442               124





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