RNS Number:7597T
Gilat Satcom Limited
06 May 2008


This replaces the announcement from 07:30am this morning. There are some minor
textual changes. There are no material changes.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                6 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
(loss)              1,422    1,320      279     (139)    (798)             662

Operating margin       11       10        3       (2)      (9)             1.7
(%)

EBITDA              2,939    2,909    1,837    1,402      731            6,878

Profit (loss)
before              1,279    1,125       58     (385)  (1,133)            (335)
tax

Net profit            956      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
     $3.2 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 in other territories. This may
    negatively affect our revenues from this business line.

   * 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 continued focus on profit will bring further results,
and will build a solid ground for the company to fulfill 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,
                                                              2008       2007
                                                         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                                            2,290       2,025
Current tax assets                                              37           -
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 others  1,900       1,900
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

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Share capital                                                   39          39
Capital reserves                                            15,321      15,321
Accumulated earnings (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,
                                                              2008        2007

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 and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars)     0.054      (0.040)

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



                               GILAT SATCOM LTD.

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

                            IN THOUSAND U.S. DOLLARS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

                                                          Accumulated
                                 Share     Capital          earnings
                               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 March 31, 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,
                                                           
                                                                2008      2007
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)
Changes in rates of exchange on cash held in a foreign
currency                                                         (13)       (3)
Decrease in trade receivables                                     14       895
Decrease (increase) in other receivables                         (36)      161
Decrease (increase) in inventories                            (1,119)      128
Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable                    579      (272)
Increase (decrease) in other payables and current                205      (422)
liabilities
Decrease (increase) in deferred income taxes                     289      (434)
Increase in liabilities for severance pay, net                   115        25
Net cash provided by operating activities                      2,603       996
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)
Cash flows from financing activities:                           (156)     (156)
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               1,621    (3,400)
The influence of changes in rates of exchange on cash held
in                                                                13         3
a foreign currency
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

Additional information regarding cash flows

Interest payments                                                114       233

Tax payments                                                      19         -

Note 1 - Basis Of Preperation

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.

   * Amendments to IAS32 - Financial Instruments: Presentation and IAS1:
     Presentation of Financial Statements - 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


Note 5 - Non cash transactions

                                                              Three months ended
                                                                   March 31,
                                                               2008        2007

Purchase of property and equipment under finance lease         864           -





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