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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 


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 May 2015

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.

Form 20-F x    Form 40-F o

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o    No x

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ____________
 
 
 

 

 
TAT Technologies Ltd.

6-K Items

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Press Release dated May 28, 2015 re TAT Technologies Ltd. Reports First Quarter 2015 Results.

 
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ITEM 1

Press Release
Source: TAT Technologies Limited

TAT Technologies ReportsFirst Quarter 2015 Results

GEDERA, Israel, Thursday , May 28, 2015 - TAT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TATT - News) (“the Company”), a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, reported today its results for the three month period ended March 31, 2015.
 
Mr. Itsik Maaravi, TAT’s President & CEO commented, “The results of the first quarter of 2015 reflect an improvement in revenues and gross profit of approximately 11% and 13% respectively compared to the first quarter of 2014.

We continue to focus on our core capabilities, establishing relations with key players in relevant markets and investing in the development of new products. We plan to continue and increase our marketing and sales efforts. In addition, we are continuing to preserve a strong balance sheet with limited liabilities, strong working capital and sufficient financial assets to support the future growth of our operations, including seeking potential candidates for acquisition”.
 
Financial Highlights for the First quarter of 2015:
 
·
Total Revenue: $20.5 million compared to $18.4 million for the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 11%.

·
Operating income: $1.1 million compared to $0.4 million for the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 175%.

·
Sale of equity interest in an affiliated company: The sale of 23.18% of FAvS' common stock for an aggregate amount of $3.6 million contributed approximately  $1.5 million of capital gains during the first quarter of 2015of which approximately $0.3 million are attributed to a revaluation of our remaining holdings in FAvS.
 
·
Net income: $2 million compared to $0.4 million for the first quarter of 2014.

·
Earnings per share: $0.22 per share compared to $0.05 per share in the first quarter of 2014.

·
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits: $30.5 million compared to $28 million as of December 31, 2014.

 
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About TAT Technologies LTD
 
TAT Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries. TAT operates under three segments:  (i) Original Equipment Manufacturing or “OEM” of Heat Management Solutions (ii) Heat Transfer Services and Products and (iii) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul or “MRO” services of Aviation Components.
 
TAT’s activities in the area of OEM of Heat Management Solutions primarily include the design, development, manufacture and sale of (i) a broad range of heat transfer components (such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers) used in mechanical and electronic systems on-board commercial, military and business aircraft; (ii) environmental control and cooling systems on board aircraft and for ground applications; and (iii) a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems and turbines.

TAT’s activities in the area of Heat Transfer Services and Products include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment and in a lesser extent, the manufacturing of certain heat transfer products. TAT’s Limco subsidiary operates FAA certified repair station, which provides heat transfer MRO services and products for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT’s activities in the area of MRO services for Aviation Components include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of APUs, Landing Gear and other aircraft components. TAT’s Piedmont subsidiary operates an FAA certified repair station, which provides aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.
 
For more information of TAT Technologies, please visit our web-site:  www.tat-technologies.com
 
Tiko Gadot – CFO
TAT Technologies Ltd.
Tel: 972-8-862-8500
TikoG@tat-technologies.com

 
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Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which include, without limitation, statements regarding possible or assumed future operation results. These statements are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results and performance can also be influenced by other risks that we face in running our operations including, 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, the change of control that will occur on the sale by the receiver of the Company’s shares held by our previously controlling stockholders, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, including, its annual report on form 20-F and its periodic reports on form 6-K. 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.

 
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TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share data)

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
 
ASSETS
           
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 25,361     $ 22,894  
Short-term bank deposits
    5,089       5,089  
Accounts receivable-trade (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of  $123 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014)
    16,359       15,657  
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
    3,935       4,298  
Inventories, net
    36,454       35,404  
                 
Total current assets
    87,198       83,342  
                 
Long-term assets:
               
Investment in an affiliated company
    -       2,556  
Investment in equity
    423       -  
Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement
    2,496       2,496  
Long-term deferred tax
    1,355       1,550  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    11,772       11,524  
                 
Total Long-term assets
    16,046       18,126  
                 
Total assets
  $ 103,244     $ 101,468  
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
                 
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payables trade
    4,120       5,886  
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses
    7,289       5,651  
                 
Total current liabilities
    11,409       11,537  
                 
Long-term liabilities:
               
Other accounts payable
    27       34  
Liability in respect of employee rights upon retirement
    2,624       2,655  
Long-term deferred tax liability
    1,744       1,774  
                 
Total long-term liabilities
    4,395       4,463  
                 
Total liabilities
    15,804       16,000  
                 
EQUITY:
               
Share capital
    2,793       2,793  
Additional paid-in capital
    64,506       64,491  
Treasury stock at cost
    (2,088 )     (2,088 )
Retained earnings
    22,229       20,272  
Total equity
    87,440       85,468  
                 
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 103,244     $ 101,468  

 
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TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share data)

   
Three months ended
   
Year ended
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2014
 
                   
Revenues:
 
 
             
Products
  $ 6,979     $ 8,098     $ 31,363  
Services
    13,507       10,319       49,363  
      20,486       18,417       80,726  
                         
Cost and operating expenses:
                       
Products
    5,480       5,995       23,340  
Services
    10,893       8,794       40,286  
      16,373       14,789       63,626  
Gross Profit
    4,113       3,628       17,100  
                         
Operating expenses:
                       
Research and development, net
    138       255       1,070  
Selling and marketing
    725       750       3,203  
General and administrative
    2,167       2,276       9,019  
Other loss (income)
    1       (7 )     (11 )
      3,031       3,274       13,281  
Operating income
    1,082       354       3,819  
                         
Financial income (expenses), net
    (185 )     11       (1,294 )
                         
Income before taxes on income
    897       365       2,525  
                         
Taxes on income
    431       97       1,360  
                         
Net income after taxes on income
    466       268       1,165  
Share in results and sale of equity investment of affiliated company
    1,491       142       267  
                         
Net income
  $ 1,957     $ 410     $ 1,432  
                         
Basic and diluted income per share
                       
                         
Net income per share
  $ 0.22     $ 0.05     $ 0.16  
                         
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
                       
Basic
    8,808,344       8,805,236       8,805,495  
Diluted
    8,808,344       8,827,702       8,826,542  

 
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TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)

       
   
Three months ended March 31,
   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2014
 
                   
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                 
Net income
  $ 1,957     $ 410     $ 1,432  
                         
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
    (586 )     420       2,465  
                         
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
    (1,629 )     446       (5,355 )
                         
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (258 )     1,276       (1,458 )
                         
Cash flows provided by investing activities
    2,725       4,094       4,624  
                         
Cash flows used in financing activities
    -       (26 )     (2,909 )
                         
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    2,467       5,344       257  
                         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    22,894       19,814       22,637  
                         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
    25,361       25,158       22,894  

 
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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.
 
   
(Registrant)
 
       
  By:
/s/ Tiko Gadot
 
   
Tiko Gadot
 
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
Date: May 28, 2015

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