Steady Revenue and Profit Growth
The company presented steady growth in revenue and profit across the geographies in which it operates, despite the negative impact of the U.S. dollar strength.
Strong Subscriber Growth
The subscriber base increased by 40,000 net new subscribers, reaching the high end of the company's expectations.
New Contract with Nissan Chile
Ituran announced a 5-year contract with Nissan Chile, which is expected to add tens of thousands of new customers over the years.
Financial Performance
Revenues were $83.5 million, a 3% increase compared to last year. EBITDA for the quarter was $23.3 million, an increase of 4% year-over-year. Net income was $13.7 million, a 9% increase year-over-year.
Strong Cash Position and Dividend
Cash flow from operations was $17.2 million, with a net cash position of $67.3 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $8 million, a 60% increase over the year-ago quarter.