SHL Telemedicine Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 Financial Results. Mittwoch, 19. November 2014 - 07:00
Press release (German press release on page 6)
SHL Telemedicine Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 Financial Results.
U.S. market entry of smartheart™ device and services to commence beginning of 2015
Tel Aviv/Zurich, 19 November 2014 - SHL Telemedicine Ltd. (SIX Swiss Exchange: SHLTN , OTCPK: SMDCY), a leading provider and developer of advanced personal telemedicine solutions, today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended 30 September 2014.
Operating Highlights:
- Q3 revenue increased 35% to USD 10.0 million (USD 7.4 million in Q3 2013)
- EBITDA of USD 1.7 million (USD 0.7 million in Q3 2013) with EBIT of USD 0.2 million (LBIT of 0.6 million in Q3 2013)
- Net profit of USD 0.3 million (net loss of USD 1.2 million in Q3 2013)
- U.S. market entry to commence beginning of 2015 with revenues expected already in Q1 2015
- Revenues for the year to grow at over 35% year-over-year. Expecting revenues from international markets to reach 60% by 2016.
Erez Alroy, Co-CEO of SHL, commented: “During the third quarter we continued to benefit from a well established customer base and strong brand recognition in Israel. We also remain pleased with our continued growth in Germany where we are the largest provider of telemedicine services.”
Alroy continued, “As part of our global expansion strategy we have been gradually increasing our investments in the U.S. market as we prepare to initiate sales activities there beginning of 2015. We have created a strong foundation for marketing and distributing our products, including establishing a nationwide network of physicians and full backend services. With over 700,000 heart attacks each year, the U.S. provides significant market opportunity for our smartheart devices and services, and therefore forms a major part of our vision for SHL’s future.”
“Our U.S. activity will initially be targeted at healthcare professionals and direct-to-consumers channels. Marketing of the smartheart™ to consumers is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2015. Our efforts to break into the healthcare professional market are already underway as we are in advanced negotiations with several large distributors and expect to sign agreements soon. Our global monitoring centers will be a key aspect of our telehealth offering to these healthcare professionals, enabling them to perform and interpret ECGs in real-time, creating revenue-generating opportunities for them. We are also exploring other relevant channels including distribution opportunities through pharmacies and clinic chains,” concluded Alroy.
Business Review
In Germany, SHL continued to strengthen its position as a leading provider of telehealth services with another solid quarter.
In Israel, SHL has a loyal subscriber base generating long-term recurring revenues leading to another quarter of continued strong financial performance.
In Asia Pacific, SHL is continuing to invest in the commercial rollout of its telehealth services in India, while in Japan SHL is already providing services to dozens of clinics using the smartheart™ platform and providing telemedicine services through its global telemedicine call center in Tel-Aviv.
Financial Highlights
During the third quarter and the nine month periods, revenues increased considerably year over year primarily due to the growth in the Company’s German business. Even with the increased investments in geographical expansion, SHL's financial performance has improved significantly with improved gross profit and operating results.
During the quarter the USD has appreciated over the NIS and the Euro by some 7% leading to lower reported USD revenues and expenses, as compared to the first two quarters of 2014.
Revenues for the quarter grew by 35.1% (33.8% at constant exchange rates*) and amounted to USD 10.0 million compared to USD 7.4 million in Q3 2013. In the nine months of 2014 revenues grew by 41.1% (36.1% at constant exchange rates*) and amounted to USD 30.9 million compared to USD 21.9 million in the first nine months of 2013.
Gross profit for the quarter amounted to USD 5.6 million (56.0% of revenues) compared to USD 4.0 million (54.1% of revenues) in Q3 2013. Gross profit for the nine months amounted to USD 17.3 million (56.0% of revenues) compared to a gross profit of USD 11.5 million (52.5% of revenues) in the nine months of 2013.
EBITDA for the quarter amounted to USD 1.7 million (17.0% of revenues) with EBIT for the quarter amounting to USD 0.2 million (2.0% of revenues) this compared with an EBITDA of USD 0.7 million (9.5% of revenues) and an Operating Loss of USD 0.6 million in Q3 2013. For the nine months of 2014 EBITDA amounted to USD 5.3 million (17.2% of revenues) with an EBIT of USD 0.7 million (2.3% of revenues), this compared with an EBITDA of USD 3.8 million (17.4% of revenues) and an EBIT of USD 0.0 million in the nine months of 2013.
Net Income for the quarter was USD 0.3 million (USD 0.02 per share) compared to a net loss of USD 1.2 million (USD 0.11 per share) for the third quarter of 2013. For the nine months net income amounted to USD 0.3 million (USD 0.03 per share) compared to a net loss of USD 1.5 million (USD 0.14 per share) in the nine months of 2013.
Cash Flow improved in the quarter with positive operating cash flow of USD 0.1 million compared to a negative operating cash flow of USD 0.9 million in the previous quarter and compared to a negative operating cash flow of USD 0.4 million in Q3 2013. Cash used in operations during the nine months amounted to USD 3.2 million compared to USD 2.5 million, excluding one-time payment of USD 5.2 million received in the first quarter of 2013. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities amounted to USD 19.5 million at September 30, 2014.
Balance sheet. SHL's assets at 30 September 2014 totalled USD 96.4 million with shareholders' equity amounting to USD 63.9 million (66.3% of balance sheet) compared to assets of USD 108.5 million with shareholders' equity amounting to USD 68.9 million at 31 December 2013. The decrease in the reported shareholders' equity and total assets is mainly attributable to the appreciation of the USD against the NIS resulting in a corresponding decrease of the foreign currency translation reserve in the equity section in the amount of USD 4.9 million.
SHL Telemedicine – consolidated key figures – Q3 2014
in USD million (except per share amounts) | Q3 2014 | Q3 2013 | % change | Q3 2014 (constant currency) | % change |
Revenues | 10.0 | 7.4 | 35.1% | 9.9 | 33.8% |
Gross profit | 5.6 | 4.0 | 40.0% | 5.5 | 37.5% |
% | 56.0% | 54.1% | 54.5% | ||
EBIT/(LBIT) | 0.2 | (0.6) | n.a. | 0.1 | n.a. |
% | 2.0% | n.a. | n.a. | 1.0% | |
EBITDA | 1.7 | 0.7 | 142.9% | 1.7 | 128.6% |
% | 18.0% | 9.5% | 16.2% | ||
Net Income (Loss) | 0.3 | (1.1) | n.a. | 0.3 | n.a. |
Basic EPS (LPS) | 0.02 | (0.11) | n.a. | 0.02 | n.a. |
SHL Telemedicine – consolidated key figures 9M 2014
in USD million (except per share amounts) | 9M 2014 | 9M 2013 | % change | 9M 2014 (constant currency) | % change |
Revenues | 30.9 | 21.9 | 41.1% | 29.8 | 36.1% |
Gross profit | 17.3 | 11.5 | 50.4% | 16.7 | 45.2% |
% | 56.0% | 52.5% | 56.0% | ||
EBIT | 0.7 | 0.0 | n.a. | 0.7 | n.a. |
% | 2.3% | n.a. | n.a. | 2.3% | |
EBITDA | 5.3 | 3.8 | 39.5% | 5.1 | 34.2% |
% | 17.2% | 17.4% | 17.8% | ||
Net Income (Loss) | 0.3 | (1.4) | n.a. | 0.2 | n.a. |
Basic EPS (LPS) | 0.03 | (0.14) | n.a. | 0.02 | n.a. |
* Constant currency - In order to enable meaningful comparison between the results, they are also presented at constant currency exchange rates. These are calculated by translating the 2014 results using the average 2013 exchange rates instead of the current period exchange rates. Management believes that this presentation enables a more meaningful comparison between the periods due to the significant fluctuations in NIS/USD/EUR exchange rates.
Revenues by geographic distribution – Q3 14
Israel | Germany | |||
USD m | % of total | USD m | % of total | |
Q3 2014 | 6.0 | 60.0% | 4.0 | 40.% |
Q3 2013 | 6.0 | 81.1% | 1.4 | 18.9% |
Q3 2014 (in constant currency) | 6.0 | 60.6% | 3.9 | 39.4% |
% change in constant currency | 0.0% | 178.6% | ||
Revenues by geographic distribution – 9M 14
Israel | Germany | |||
USD m | % of total | USD m | % of total | |
9M 2014 | 18.2 | 58.9% | 12.7 | 41.1% |
9M 2013 | 17.5 | 79.9% | 4.4 | 20.1% |
9M 2014 (in constant currency) | 17.5 | 58.7% | 12.3 | 41.3% |
% change in constant currency | 0.0% | 179.5% | ||
Conference Call, today, 16.00 CET / 10.00am ET
SHL will hold a call to discuss the Q3 results today at 16.00 CET. Erez Alroy, Co-CEO, and Eran Antebi, CFO, will host the call. Dial-in numbers are as follows:
From Europe | +41 (0)58 310 50 00 |
From UK | +44 (0)203 059 58 62 |
From Israel | Toll free: 1 80 921 44 27 |
Local: +972 3763 1173 | |
From US | Toll free: +1 866 291 41 66 |
Slides are available at
http://www.shl-telemedicine.com/investors-relations/financial-reports/
IR Agenda
March 25, 2015 FY results 2014 announcement and publication of annual report
About SHL Telemedicine
SHL Telemedicine is engaged in developing and marketing personal telemedicine systems and the provision of medical call center services, with a focus on cardiovascular and related diseases, to end users and to the healthcare community. SHL Telemedicine offers its services and personal telemedicine devices to subscribers utilizing telephonic and Internet communication technology. The Company operates in Israel, Germany, India and the United States in one business segment, Telemedicine services. SHL is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SHLTN, ISIN: IL0010855885, Security No.: 1128957) and has an ADR program listed over-the counter; Symbol: SMDCY. For more information please visit our web site at www.shl-telemedicine.com.
For further information please contact:
- Erez Alroy, Co-CEO, Phone: +972 3561 22 12, ereza@shl-telemedicine.com
- Martin Meier-Pfister, IRF Communications, Phone: +41 43 244 81 40, shl@irfcom.ch
- Garth Russell / Elizabeth Barker, U.S.A., Phone : +1 212-682-6300, grussell@kcsa.com / ebarker@kcsa.com
Some of the information contained in this press release contains forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. SHL Telemedicine undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Pressemitteilung
SHL Telemedicine meldet Finanzergebnisse für das 3. Quartal und die ersten neun Monate 2014
Markteintritt in USA mit smartheart™ Gerät und Dienstleistungen Anfang 2015
Tel Aviv/Zürich, 19. November 2014 – SHL Telemedicine Ltd. (SIX Swiss Exchange: SHLTN), ein führendes Unternehmen in der Bereitstellung und Entwicklung innovativer persönlicher telemedizinischer Lösungen, gab heute die Ergebnisse für das 3. Quartal und die ersten neun Monate 2014 bekannt.
- Umsatz im 3. Quartal um 35% auf USD 10.0 Mio. gestiegen (USD 7.4 Mio im 3. Quartal 2013)
- EBITDA von USD 1.7 Mio. (USD 0.7 Mio. im 3. Quartal 2013) mit einem EBIT von USD 0.2 Mio. (LBIT von 0.6 Mio Q3 2013)
- Nettogewinn von USD 0.3 Mio. (Nettoverlust von USD 1.2 Mio. im 3. Quartal 2013)
- Markteintritt in den USA auf 2015 vorgesehen; Umsätze bereits im 1. Quartal 2015 erwartet
- Umsatzprognose für 2014: Wachstum von mehr als 35% gegenüber dem Vorjahr; erwartete Umsätze von internationalen Märkten werden 60% bis 2016 erreichen
Erez Alroy, Co-CEO von SHL, sagte: «Im dritten Quartal verzeichneten wir eine positive Umsatzentwicklung in unserem Kerngeschäft. Wir profitierten nach wie vor von einer gut etablierten Kundenbasis und einer hohen Markenbekanntheit in Israel. Zufrieden sind wir auch mit dem Fortschritt in Deutschland, wo wir inzwischen der grösste Anbieter von telemedizinischen Leistungen sind.»
Erez Alroy weiter: «Im Rahmen unserer globalen Expansionsstrategie haben wir unsere Investitionen in den US-Markt schrittweise erhöht und die Lancierung anfangs 2015 vorbereitet. Wir haben ein solides Fundament für die Vermarktung und den Vertrieb unserer Produkte gelegt, einschliesslich der Errichtung eines landesweiten Netzwerks von Ärzten und einen vollständigen Backend-Service. In den USA gibt es mehr als 700’000 Herzinfarkte jährlich. Das Potential ist gross, der Markt spielt für die Zukunft von SHL eine wichtige Rolle.»
«Unsere Aktivität in den USA richtet sich zunächst auf medizinische Fachkräfte und Direktkanäle. Die Lancierung des smartheart™ soll im 1. Quartal 2015 mit Markttests von direkten digitalen Kanälen starten. Auch reifen unsere Vorarbeiten, um im Markt für medizinische Fachkräfte Fuss zu fassen. Wir sind in fortgeschrittenen Verhandlungen mit mehreren grossen Vertriebshändlern und sind zuversichtlich, die ersten Verträge bald unterzeichnen zu können. Unsere weltweiten Monitoring-Zentren sind ein wesentlicher Bestandteil unseres telemedizinischen Angebots für medizinische Fachkräfte. Das Durchführen und Auswerten von EKGs in Echtzeit bietet ihnen die Möglichkeit, neue Einnahmen zu generieren. Wir loten auch andere relevante Kanäle aus, darunter die Möglichkeit des Vertriebs über Apotheken und Klinikketten», erklärt Alroy.
Geschäftsentwicklung
In Deutschland hat SHL die Stellung als führender Anbieter von telemedizinischen Leistungen mit soliden Quartalszahlen weiter gestärkt.
Dasselbe gilt für Israel, wo SHL über eine loyale Abonnentenbasis verfügt, die dem Unternehmen langfristig wiederkehrende Einnahmen sichern.
In der Region Asien-Pazifik investiert SHL weiterhin in die kommerzielle Einführung telemedizinischer Leistungen in Indien. In Japan betreut SHL inzwischen Dutzende von Kliniken, die die smartheart™ Platform nutzen, und bietet über das telemedizinische Zentrum in Tel-Aviv Dienstleistungen an.
Finanzkennzahlen
Im 3. Quartal und den neun Monaten 2014 nahm der Umsatz im Vergleich zum Vorjahr deutlich zu, dank des Wachstums im Deutschlandgeschäft. Auch mit höheren Investitionen in die geographische Expansion, hat sich das Finanzergebnis verbessert, Bruttogewinn und Betriebsergebnis sind gestiegen.
Im Quartal hat sich der USD gegenüber dem NIS und dem Euro um rund 7% aufgewertet, was im Vergleich zu den ersten beiden Quartalen im 2014 zu tieferen ausgewiesenen USD-Umsätzen und Ausgaben geführt hat.
Der Umsatz steigerte sich im Quartal um 35.1% (33.8% bei konstanten Wechselkursen*) auf USD 10.0 Mio., verglichen mit USD 7.4 Mio. im 3. Quartal 2013. In den neun Monaten im 2014 wuchs der Umsatz um 41.1% (36.1% bei konstanten Wechselkursen) auf USD 30.9 Mio., verglichen mit USD 21.9 Mio. in den ersten neun Monaten vom 2013.
Der Bruttogewinn für das Quartal betrug USD 5.6 Mio. (56.0% des Umsatzes), verglichen mit USD 4.0 Mio. (54.1% des Umsatzes) im 3. Quartal 2013. Der Bruttogewinn für neun Monate betrug USD 17.3 Mio. (56.0% des Umsatzes), gegenüber einem Bruttogewinn von USD 11.5 Mio. (52.5% des Umsatzes) 2013.
Das EBITDA für das Quartal betrug USD 1.7 Mio. (17.0% des Umsatzes) mit einem EBIT für das Quartal in Höhe von USD 0.2 Mio. (2.0% des Umsatzes), gegenüber einem EBITDA von USD 0.7 Mio. (9.5% des Umsatzes) und LBIT von USD 0.6 Mio. im 3. Quartal 2013. In den neun Monaten des 2014 betrug der EBITDA USD 5.3 Mio. (17.2% des Umsatzes) mit einem EBIT von USD 0.7 Mio. (2.3% des Umsatzes) gegenüber einem EBITDA von USD 3.8 Mio. (17.4% des Umsatzes) und einem EBIT von USD 0.0 Mio. in den neun Monaten vom 2013.
Der Nettoverlust für das Quartal betrug USD 0.3 Mio. (USD 0.02 pro Aktie), verglichen mit einem Nettoverlust von 1.2 Mio. (USD 0.11 pro Aktie) im dritten Quartal im 2013. Für die neun Monate des Jahres betrug der Nettoverlust USD 0.3 Mio. (USD 0.03 pro Aktie), verglichen mit einem Nettoverlust von USD 1.5 Mio. (USD 0.14 pro Aktie) in den neun Monaten 2013.
Cashflow. Der operative Cash-flow für die neun Monate dieses Jahres betrug USD 0.1 Mio. verglichen mit einem Cash-drain von USD 0.9 im vergangen Quartal und USD 0.4 im 3. Quartal 2013. Die liquiden Mittel für die Geschäftstätigkeit beliefen sich in den neun Monaten auf USD 3.2 Millionen, ohne eine einmalige Zahlung von USD 5.2 Millionen im ersten Quartal 2013. Liquide Mittel und marktgängige Wertpapiere betrugen per 30. September 2014 USD 19.5 Mio.
Bilanz. Die Aktiva von SHL betrugen zum 30. September 2014 USD 96.4 Mio. mit einem Eigenkapital von USD 63.9 Mio. (66.3% der Bilanzsumme) gegenüber Aktiva von USD 108.5 Mio. und einem Eigenkapital von USD 68.9 Mio. per 31. Dezember 2013. Der Rückgang des gemeldeten Eigenkapitals und der Bilanzsumme ist vor allem auf die Aufwertung des USD gegenüber dem NIS zurückzuführen, was eine entsprechende Abnahme der Währungsumrechnungsrücklage im Eigenkapital in Höhe von USD 4.9 Mio. zur Folge hatte.
Über SHL Telemedicine
SHL Telemedicine Ltd. ist auf die Entwicklung und Vermarktung innovativer persönlicher Telemedizinsysteme spezialisiert und bietet umfassende Telemedizin-Lösungen inklusive Call-Center-Dienste für Personen und Unternehmen im Gesundheitswesen. Als führender Anbieter von Fernüberwachungsdiensten in Kardiologie und anderen medizinischen Anwendungsfeldern ist SHL international tätig u.a. in Deutschland, Israel, Indien und den USA im Businesssegment Telemedizin-Dienstleistungen. SHL ist an der SIX Swiss Exchange kotiert (SHLTN, ISIN: IL0010855885, Security No.: 1128957) und verfolgt das ADR Programm OTC, Symbol: SMDCY. Weitere Informationen unter www.shl-telemedicine.com.
Balance-Sheets (USD thousands) | 30.9.2014 | 30.9.2013 | 31.12.2013 |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 3,988 | 9,021 | 8,732 |
Short term investments | 15,506 | 17,958 | 19,661 |
Trade receivables | 13,592 | 13,664 | 10,479 |
Inventory | 1,920 | 547 | 869 |
Other current assets | 6,620 | 6,680 | 8,014 |
Current Assets | 41,626 | 47,870 | 47,755 |
Non-Current Assets | 10,397 | 12,479 | 11,632 |
Property and equipment, net | 14,335 | 15,587 | 15,982 |
Intangible assets, net | 30,023 | 23,769 | 33,146 |
Total Assets | 96,381 | 99,705 | 108,515 |
Credit from banks and current maturities | 9,537 | 10,251 | 10,477 |
Deferred revenues | 449 | 114 | 330 |
Trade payables | 1,164 | 1,225 | 1,433 |
Other accounts payable | 3,990 | 3,763 | 4,568 |
Other liabilities | 915 | - | 2,504 |
Current liabilities | 16,055 | 15,353 | 19,312 |
Long-term loans | 14,519 | 18,770 | 18,205 |
Deffered revenues | 1,117 | 1,278 | 1,283 |
Employee benefit liabilities | 800 | 1,054 | 805 |
Non-current liabilities | 16,436 | 21,102 | 20,293 |
Total liabilities | 32,491 | 36,455 | 39,605 |
Equity: | |||
Issued capital | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Additional paid-in capital | 95,112 | 94,802 | 95,014 |
Treasury shares | (2,558) | (2,956) | (2,774) |
Foreign currency translation reserve | 1,236 | 5,176 | 6,148 |
Capital reserve for available-for-sale investments and actuarial gains | 871 | 1,066 | 1,633 |
Accumulated deficit | (30,802) | (34,869) | (31,142) |
Total equity | 63,890 | 63,250 | 68,910 |
Total liabilities and equity | 96,381 | 99,705 | 108,515 |
Statements of Income | Q3 14 | Q3 13 | 9M 14 | 9M 13 | 2013 |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
Revenues | 10,011 | 7,393 | 30,928 | 21,941 | 29,674 |
Depreciation and amortization | 619 | 566 | 1,785 | 1,688 | 2,127 |
Cost of revenues | 3,813 | 2,856 | 11,820 | 8,715 | 11,607 |
Gross Profit | 5,579 | 3,971 | 17,323 | 11,538 | 15,940 |
Research and development costs, net | 640 | 577 | 1,882 | 1,590 | 2,206 |
Selling and marketing expenses | 2,849 | 2,095 | 8,568 | 6,482 | 8,787 |
General and administrative expenses | 1,926 | 1,935 | 6,273 | 3,518 | 10,341 |
Gain from almeda acquisition | - | - | (137) | - | (8,492) |
Operating income (loss) | 164 | (636) | 737 | (52) | 3,098 |
Financial income | 810 | 256 | 1,514 | 730 | 1,072 |
Financial expenses | (381) | (789) | (995) | (1,841) | (2,631) |
Income (loss) before taxes on income | 593 | (1,169) | 1,256 | (1,163) | 1,539 |
Taxes on income (Tax benefit) | 335 | 39 | 916 | 332 | (693) |
Net income (loss) | 258 | (1,208) | 340 | (1,495) | 2,232 |
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share | 0.02 | (0.11) | 0.03 | (0.14) | 0.22 |
Other Comprehensive income not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods: | |||||
Foreign currency translation reserve | (4,977) | 1,554 | (4,912) | 3,116 | 4,088 |
Actuarial gain | - | - | - | - | 233 |
(4,977) | 1,554 | (4,912) | 3,116 | 4,321 | |
Other Comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods | |||||
Transfer to the statement of income in respect of available-for-sale investments | (234) | 122 | (779) | 103 | 146 |
Gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments | (70) | 52 | 17 | 115 | 406 |
(304) | 174 | (762) | 218 | 552 | |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | (5,023) | 520 | (5,334) | 1,839 | 7,105 |
Statements of Cash Flows (USD thousands) | Q3 2014 | Q3 2013 | 9M 2014 | 9M 2013 | 2013 |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
Net income (loss) | 258 | (1,208) | 340 | (1,495) | 2,232 |
Adjustment required to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (177) | 783 | (3,517) | 4,242 | 400 |
Net Cash provided by (used in) Operating Activities | 81 | (425) | (3,177) | 2,747 | 2,632 |
Purchase of property and equipment | (942) | (430) | (1,805) | (1,348) | (2,200) |
Investment in intangible assets | (366) | (516) | (1,144) | (1,502) | (1,878) |
Restricted cash | 1,367 | - | - | - | - |
Acquisition of almeda | 1,149 | - | 1,149 | - | 2,920 |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | - | 10 | - | 24 | 29 |
Purchase of short-term investments | (8,481) | (2,147) | (13,537) | (5,260) | (8,511) |
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments | 4,613 | 2,841 | 17,142 | 4,495 | 6,402 |
Net Cash provided by (used in) Investing Activities | (2,660) | (242) | 1,805 | (3,591) | (3,238) |
Proceeds from exercise of options | 5 | 24 | 70 | 165 | 486 |
Short-term bank credit, net | (429) | 826 | (429) | 1,044 | 1,053 |
Payment of long-term loans | (912) | (831) | (2,779) | (2,411) | (3,267) |
Treasury shares purchased | - | - | - | (36) | (36) |
Net Cash provided by (used in) Financing Activities | (1,336) | 19 | (3,138) | (1,238) | (1,764) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (251) | 212 | (234) | 490 | 489 |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (4,166) | (436) | (4,744) | (1,592) | (1,881) |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 8,154 | 9,457 | 8,732 | 10,613 | 10,613 |
Cash and Cash equivalents at the end of the period | 3,988 | 9,021 | 3,988 | 9,021 | 8,732 |

