ITURAN PRESENTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Core Insights - Ituran Location and Control Ltd. reported record revenue of $86.8 million for Q2 2025, marking a 2% increase from $84.9 million in Q2 2024 [3][4] - The company added 40,000 net new subscribers in the quarter, bringing the total subscriber base to 2,548,000, which is a year-over-year increase of 219,000 [5][8] - Despite challenges from a brief war with Iran affecting new car sales in Israel, Ituran continues to expect growth in its subscriber base by 220,000 to 240,000 in 2025 [2][3] Financial Performance - Subscription revenue for the quarter was $63.8 million, a 6% increase year-over-year, while product revenue decreased by 6% to $23.0 million due to the impact of the war [5][6] - Gross profit for the quarter was $42.9 million, representing 49.5% of revenues, an increase from 46.9% in the same quarter last year [6][8] - Operating income rose to $18.3 million (21.1% of revenues), a 3% increase compared to $17.7 million (20.9% of revenues) in Q2 2024 [8][9] Profitability Metrics - Net income for Q2 2025 was $13.5 million, a 2% increase from $13.1 million in Q2 2024, with diluted earnings per share rising to $0.68 [11][12] - EBITDA for the quarter totaled $22.9 million (26.4% of revenues), a slight decrease of 1% year-over-year [9][11] - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $10.0 million, or $0.50 per share, reflecting strong profitability and cash flow [13][26] Balance Sheet Highlights - As of June 30, 2025, Ituran had net cash of $88.7 million, an increase from $77.3 million at the end of 2024, with no debt [12][20] - Current assets totaled $221.6 million, while total liabilities and equity stood at $364.5 million [20][21] Market Position and Strategy - Ituran is a leader in location-based services, with a significant presence in Israel and Latin America, serving over 2.5 million subscribers [16][17] - The company continues to innovate with new telematics products, including offerings targeted at motorcycle owners, contributing to its growth strategy [2][3]