Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless backhaul specialist today reported results for the third quarter which ended September 30, 2017.

Third Quarter 2017 Highlights:

Revenues - $76.0 million, down 4.0% from the third quarter of 2016, and down 18.6% from the second quarter of 2017.

Gross margin – 35.1%, compared to 32.9% in the third quarter of 2016 and 31.3% in the second quarter of 2017.

Operating income - $5.7 million, compared to $5.8 million in the third quarter of 2016, and $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2017.

Net income - net income of $3.5 million, or $0.04 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2017. Net income for the third quarter of 2016 was $3.5 million, or $0.04 per diluted share. Net income for the second quarter of 2017 was $5.0 million or $0.06 per diluted share.

Non-GAAP results - gross margin was 35.2%, operating income was $6.2 million, and net income was $4.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. For reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, see the attached tables.

Cash and cash equivalents - $36.5 million at September 30, 2017, compared to $34.1 million at June 30, 2017.

"Our revenue in Q3 compared to Q2 reflected the lumpiness of our business in India," said Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon. "Our gross margin increased mainly due to a more favorable geographic revenue mix, and also due to lower shipping costs. We had strong bookings during Q3, and our book-to-bill ratio was above 1. Based on the geographic mix of our order backlog and the pipeline of potential new business, we continue to believe we can sustain a gross margin above 32%.

"During the quarter, we temporarily increased our borrowing under our revolving credit agreement to accommodate a timing issue with respect to a payment from a major customer. Most of this payment has already been received and we expect to receive the remaining amount within Q4. Meanwhile, we maintained a strong cash position of $36.5 million as of the end of the third quarter."

Supplemental geographical breakdown of revenue for the third quarter of 2017:

• Europe: 17%
• Africa: 3%
• North America: 12%
• Latin America: 25%
• India: 31%
• APAC: 12%

About Ceragon

Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the world's #1 wireless backhaul specialist. We help operators and other service providers worldwide increase operational efficiency and enhance end customers' quality of experience with innovative wireless backhaul solutions. Our customers include wireless service providers, public safety organizations, government agencies and utility companies, which use our solutions to deliver 4G, mission-critical multimedia services and other applications at high reliability and speed. Ceragon's unique multicore technology provides a highly reliable, high-capacity 4G wireless backhaul with minimal use of spectrum, power and other resources. It enables increased productivity, as well as simple and quick network modernization. We deliver a range of professional services that ensure efficient network rollout and optimization to achieve the highest value for our customers. Our solutions are deployed by more than 460 service providers, as well as hundreds of private network owners, in more than 130 countries.