SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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F O R M 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August 2008
TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
(Name of Registrant)
P.O.BOX 80, Gedera 70750 Israel
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_________
TAT Technologies Ltd.
6-K Items
1. Press Release re TAT Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
dated August 15, 2008.
ITEM 1
Press Release Source: TAT Technologies Limited
TAT Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
Friday August 15, 1:21 pm ET
GEDERA, Israel, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAT Technologies Limited
(Nasdaq: TATTF - News), which is engaged in the manufacture, repair and overhaul
of heat transfer equipment and other various accessories mainly in aircraft,
reported today net income of $1,404,143 on revenues of $23,199,622 for the three
months ended June 30, 2008 compared to net income of $1,923,020 on revenues of
$23,064,471 for the three months ended June 30, 2007.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 the Company reports net income of
$2,903,101 derived from revenues of $45,442,969 compared to net income of
$4,508,262 and revenues of $48,091,458 for the same period ended June 30, 2007.
The Company's $23,199,622 revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2008 are
slightly higher compared to the $23,064,071 revenues for the three months ended
June 30, 2007.
The 27% decrease in net income to $1,404,143 for the three months ended June 30,
2008 from $1,923,020 in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was
caused by: (i) the decrease in the net profit of our main subsidiary,
Limco-Piedmont, from $1,565,000 last year (fully owned) to $624,000 this year
(for our 62% ownership) which is due in part to an adjustment to inventory and a
decrease in revenues which was primarily attributable to slower than anticipated
parts sales which was offset by growth in MRO revenues, and (ii) a one time
compensation charge of $460,000 arising from the previously announced retirement
of certain managers. The quarterly results also reflect the positive addition to
our net profit for the quarter of $434,000 of net income attributable to our new
37% owned subsidiary, Bental Industries Ltd.
About TAT Technologies Ltd.
TAT Technologies is principally engaged in the manufacture, repair and overhaul
of heat transfer equipment, such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and oil/fuel
hydraulic coolers used in aircraft, defense systems, electronic equipment and
other applications. In addition, the Company manufactures aircraft accessories
and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems and turbines, and overhauls
aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs), landing gear and propellers.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks
and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general
business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services
and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and
continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, and other risks
detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. These documents contain and identify other important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and
other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake
no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.
TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2007 2008 2007 2008
Revenues 23,064 23,200 48,091 45,443
Gross profit 7,300 4,934 13,901 10,775
Income from operations
before income taxes 3,197 1,379 6,271 3,650
Income taxes 1,274 168 1,763 557
Minority interest -- 240 -- 624
Net income 1,923 1,404 4,508 2,903
Basic income per share 0.29 0.21 0.7 0.44
Diluted income per share 0.29 0.21 0.69 0.44
Weighed average number of 6,542,671 6,542,671 6,403,782 6,542,671
basic shares outstanding
Weighed average number
of diluted shares
outstanding 6,558,689 6,596,116 6,516,413 6,596,116
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, thereunto duly authorized.
TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/Shmuel Fledel
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Shmuel Fledel
Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 15, 2008