Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenues reached a record $86.5 million, a 2% increase compared to $85 million in the same quarter last year [13] - In local currency, revenues grew by 7% year over year [14] - EBITDA for the quarter was $23.3 million, representing 26.9% of revenues, an increase of 4% compared to $22.3 million or 26.3% of revenues in the same quarter last year [15] - Net income for the first quarter was $14.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.73, a 12% increase compared to $13 million or diluted earnings per share of $0.66 in the same quarter last year [16] - Cash flow from operations for the quarter was $15.5 million, with net cash including marketable securities at $75.7 million as of March 31, 2025 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription fee revenues were $62.2 million, a 2% year-over-year increase, and in local currency, an increase of 9% [15] - Product revenues were $24.3 million, a 1% year-over-year increase, and in local currencies, an increase of 3% [15] - The subscriber base expanded to 2,508,000 by the end of the first quarter, an increase of 99,000 from the previous quarter [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Geographic revenue breakdown: Israel 55%, Brazil 23%, and the rest of the world 22% [15] - The strengthening of the US dollar against local currencies, particularly the Brazilian real and Mexican peso, had a deflating impact on financial results when denominated in US dollars [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to add between 220,000 and 240,000 new subscribers in 2025, with a focus on long-term growth in subscriber additions [11] - A new telematics service agreement with Stellantis is expected to broaden OEM relationships globally and contribute to future growth [9] - The company is exploring additional OEM agreements and expanding its service offerings in South America [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued growth throughout 2025, driven by strong demand for location-based products and telematics services [5] - The company acknowledged the impact of currency fluctuations on financial results but emphasized growth in local currencies [6] - Management highlighted the importance of the new OEM agreement with Stellantis as a strategic milestone [9] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $10 million for the quarter, reflecting the company's strong profitability and cash flow [10] - The current dividend yield on an annualized basis represents a return of around 6% [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Does the new agreement with Stellantis imply setting up equipment for each produced car? - The current agreement is to provide services based on previously implemented technology, with potential for future expansion [19] Question: What primarily affected the ramp-up of the subscription base? - The initial jump in subscribers was due to a bulk acquisition of Stellantis car owners, but future growth is expected to return to around 40,000 per quarter [25] Question: What is the outlook for the insurance market in Latin America? - There is high demand for car sales solutions, and while UBI solutions are not currently widely accepted, competition may create opportunities in the future [33] Question: How does the company manage attrition rates and ARPU? - The company expects to convert customers from OEM deals to higher ARPU services after initial free trials, with lower churn rates due to lack of economic pressure on customers [40] Question: What is the expected level of CapEx for 2025? - CapEx is expected to decrease in the coming quarters after a higher than average first quarter [30]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenues reached a record $86.5 million, a 2% increase compared to $85 million in the same quarter last year [13] - In local currency, revenues grew by 7% year over year [14] - EBITDA for the quarter was $23.3 million, representing 26.9% of revenues, an increase of 4% compared to $22.3 million or 26.3% of revenues in the same quarter last year [15] - Net income for the first quarter was $14.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.73, a 12% increase compared to $13 million or diluted earnings per share of $0.66 in the same quarter last year [16] - Operating cash flow generated during the quarter was $15.5 million [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription fee revenues were $62.2 million, a 2% year-over-year increase, and a 9% increase in local currency [15] - Product revenues were $24.3 million, a 1% year-over-year increase, and a 3% increase in local currencies [15] - The subscriber base expanded to 2,508,000 by the end of the first quarter, an increase of 99,000 from the previous quarter [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Geographic revenue breakdown: Israel 55%, Brazil 23%, rest of the world 22% [15] - The strengthening of the US dollar against local currencies, particularly the Brazilian real and Mexican peso, had a deflating impact on financial results when denominated in US dollars [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to add between 220,000 and 240,000 new subscribers in 2025, with a focus on long-term growth in subscriber additions [11] - A new telematics service agreement with Stellantis is expected to broaden OEM relationships globally and contribute to future growth [9] - The company is exploring additional OEM agreements to expand its services in South America [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued growth throughout 2025, driven by strong demand for location-based products and telematics services [6] - The company noted that while financial results in US dollars showed growth, local currency performance was even stronger [6] - Management highlighted the importance of the new OEM agreement with Stellantis as a significant milestone for future collaborations [9] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $10 million for the quarter, reflecting the company's strong profitability and cash flow [10][16] - The annualized dividend yield represents a return of around 6% [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Does the new agreement with Stellantis imply setting up equipment for each produced car? - The current agreement is to provide services based on technology already implemented in Stellantis cars, with potential for future expansion [20] Question: What is the impact of the Stellantis agreement on the subscription base? - The agreement is expected to have a limited short-term impact, with significant contributions anticipated in the future as the customer base grows [22][26] Question: What factors are affecting the ramp-up of the subscription base? - The initial surge in subscribers was due to a bulk acquisition of Stellantis car owners, but future growth is expected to stabilize around 40,000 new subscribers per quarter [26] Question: What is the outlook for product gross margins? - Gross margins for telematics services are expected to improve with increased subscriber base, while product gross margins may fluctuate based on product mix [27][44] Question: What is the expectation for CapEx in 2025? - CapEx is expected to decrease in subsequent quarters after a higher than average first quarter due to inventory purchases [29] Question: What are the dynamics in the LATAM insurance market? - The company sees high demand for car sales solutions in Brazil, but insurance companies are currently hesitant to adopt usage-based insurance (UBI) solutions [32] Question: How does the company handle customer attrition rates? - The company does not experience significant churn due to the nature of OEM agreements, which provide free trials to customers [38]

Core Viewpoint - Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has announced a cash dividend distribution of $0.50 per share, totaling approximately $10 million, to be paid on July 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 18, 2025 [1][2]. Financial Summary - The Board of Directors confirmed that the dividend distribution complies with Israeli law and will not affect the company's operational capabilities or future plans [2]. - Retained earnings before the dividend distribution were $230.7 million, which will decrease to $220.7 million post-distribution [3]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had a cash balance of $75.7 million and no bank credit, with current assets (excluding cash) totaling $125.7 million and current liabilities at $93.3 million [3]. Company Overview - Ituran is a leader in mobility technology, providing location-based services such as Stolen Vehicle Recovery and fleet management, primarily in Israel and Latin America [4]. - The company has a subscriber base exceeding 2.5 million and operates in over 20 countries, employing approximately 2,800 people globally [5].

Core Insights - Ituran Location and Control Ltd. surpassed 2.5 million subscribers, achieving a net addition of 99,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, and raised its 2025 net subscriber-add forecast to between 220,000 and 240,000 [1][3][6] Financial Performance - Revenues for the first quarter of 2025 were $86.5 million, a 2% increase from $85.0 million in the same quarter of 2024 [4][8] - Subscription fee revenues accounted for 72% of total revenues, amounting to $62.2 million, which is a 2% increase year-over-year [4][5] - Product revenues were $24.3 million, reflecting a 1% increase year-over-year [7][8] - Gross profit for the quarter was $42.0 million, representing 48.6% of revenues, a 6% increase compared to $39.5 million in Q1 2024 [7][9] - Operating income rose to $18.7 million, a 10% increase year-over-year [8][9] - Net income increased to $14.6 million, a 12% increase compared to $13.0 million in Q1 2024 [10][8] - EBITDA for the quarter was $23.3 million, up 4% from $22.3 million in the same quarter last year [10][8] Subscriber Growth - The subscriber base expanded to 2,508,000 by the end of March 2025, marking a quarterly increase of 99,000 [6][8] - The growth was significantly driven by a new telematics service agreement with Stellantis, the largest car manufacturer in Latin America [3][6] Dividend Declaration - The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $10 million, equivalent to $0.50 per share, reflecting the company's strong profitability and positive cash flow [8][12] Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - Cash flow from operations for the quarter was $15.5 million [11] - As of March 31, 2025, the company had net cash, including marketable securities, of $75.7 million, with no debt [11]