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YAHUD, Israel, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magal Security Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ GMS: MAGS, TASE: MAGS) today announced its consolidated financial results for the three and twelve months periods ended December 31, 2008. Management will hold an investors' conference call later today, at 10am ET Time, 5pm Israel time, to discuss the results. FOURTH QUARTER 2008 RESULTS Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2008 totaled US$29.9 million, an increase of 29.1% over the fourth quarter of 2007. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2008 decreased by 22.8% compared with the fourth quarter of 2007, reaching US$6.4 million, or 21.5% of revenues. Gross margin for the quarter was negatively impacted by inventory write off of US$ 2.0 million, compared with US$646,000 in 2007 following the cancellation of a project in Latin America and the write off of certain products and equipment in the Company's North American R&D and manufacturing activities. Gross margin was also impacted by the relatively low gross margin generated by the Company's European system integration subsidiary, consolidated as of September 2007. Operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2008 was US$21.4 million, compared with operating income of US$763,000 in the fourth quarter of 2007. The quarterly operating loss is attributable to the increase in cost of revenues, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets amounting to US$12.9 million as well as one-time post employment and termination benefits expenses of US$2.1 million. The impairment charges were primarily attributable to the European system integration subsidiary (acquired in September 2007) and the reduction in the fair value of our U.S. subsidiary. Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2008, was US$24.0 million, compared with net income of US$2.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Loss per share for the fourth quarter of 2008 was US$2.31, compared with diluted earnings per share of US$0.28 in the same period last year. FULL YEAR 2008 RESULTS Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 was US$70.4 million, a 2.8% decrease compared with the previous year. The decrease is primarily attributable to the lower revenues generated by our Latin American subsidiary and a reduction in revenues in the United States. Gross profit for the year decreased by 26.7% to US$21.2 million, or 30.1% of revenues, compared with US$28.9 million, or 39.9% of revenues, in 2007. This decrease is mainly attributable to the afore-mentioned inventory write offs of US$2.0 million in 2008, the contribution of our European subsidiary as indicated above, the 12.8% appreciation of the Israeli Shekel ("NIS") during 2008 against the U.S. dollar which increased the U.S. dollar value of the Company's NIS denominated expenses as well as a loss provision attributable to two strategic projects. Operating loss for 2008 was US$28.6 million, compared with operating income of US$2.7 million in 2007. The operating loss was primarily attributable to the one-time impairment of goodwill and other intangible asset charges of US$12.9 million and one-time post employment and termination benefits expenses of US$2.6 million, the majority of which were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008. Net loss for 2008 was US$32.6 million compared with net income of US$1.9 million in 2007. Net Loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2008 was US$3.14, compared with diluted earnings per share of US$0.18 in the year 2007. Commenting on the results, Mr. Yaacov Perry, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, said: "Magal, a leading international provider of security, safety, site management and intelligence analysis, has undergone deep refocusing measures in recent months,. which were undertaken with a view to better equip the company to continue to grow and expand and meeting the evolving market demands through its premier portfolio. Looking ahead, Magal is now entering the next stage of its development, and I wish the incoming CEO, Eitan Livneh, the best of success in taking the company to the next echelon of growth and success." INVESTORS' CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION: The Company will host a conference call on July 13, 2009 at 10:00am ET. On the call, management will review and discuss the results and will be available to answer investor questions. To participate, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your calls at least 10 minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number. US Dial-in Number: 1-888-668-9141 Israel Dial-in Number: 03-918-0610 UK Dial-in Number: 0-800-917-5108 International Dial-in Number: +972-3-918-0610 at: 10:00am Eastern Time; 3:00pm UK Time; 5:00pm Israel Time A replay of the call will be available from the day after the call. The link to the replay will be accessible from Magal's website at: http://www.magal-ssl.com/. About Magal Security Systems Ltd.: Magal S3i is a leading international solution provider, in the business of Security, Safety, Site Management and Intelligence analysis. Based on 35 years of experience and interaction with customers, the company has developed a unique set of solutions and products optimized for perimeter, outdoor and general security applications. Magal S3i's turnkey solutions are typically integrated and managed by single sophisticated modular command and control software, supported by expert systems for real-time decision support. Magal S3i's broad portfolio of critical infrastructure and site protection management technologies includes a variety of smart barriers and fences, fence mounted detectors, virtual gates, buried and concealed detection systems as well as a sophisticated protection package for sub-surface intrusion. A world innovator in the development of CCTV, IVA and motion detection technology for outdoor operation, Magal S3i has successfully installed customized solutions and products in more than 75 countries worldwide. This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations which may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, financial and otherwise, may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. A number of these risks and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, along with additional discussion of forward- looking statements, are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (All numbers except EPS expressed in thousands of US$) Year Ended December Quarter Ended December 31, 31, 2008 2007 % 2008 2007 % change change Revenues 70,355 72,375 (2.8) 29,894 23,155 29.1 Cost of revenues 49,205 43,510 13.1 23,476 14,837 58.2 Gross profit 21,150 28,865 (26.7) 6,418 8,318 (22.8) Operating expenses: Research and development, net 6,195 5,764 7.5 1,418 1,879 (24.5) Selling and marketing 17,179 12,930 32.9 6,952 3,399 104.5 General and administrative 10,888 6,561 66.0 4,378 2,333 87.7 Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets 12,887 - 12,887 - Post employment and termination benefits 2,582 904 185.6 2,144 (56) Total operating expenses 49,731 26,159 90.1 27,779 7,555 267.7 Operating income (loss) (28,581) 2,706 (21,361) 763 Financial expenses, net 2,006 2,137 (6.1) 224 710 (68.5) Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (30,587) 569 (21,585) 53 Income tax (tax benefit) 1,618 373 333.8 2,395 (804) Net Income from continuing operations (32,205) 196 (23,980) 857 Net Income (loss) from discontinued operations (397) 1,686 (46) 2,022 Net income (loss) (32,602) 1,882 (24,026) 2,879 Basic net earnings per share from continuing operations $(3.11) $0.02 $(2.31) $0.08 Basic net earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations $(0.03) $0.16 $(0.00) $0.20 Basic net earnings (loss) per share $(3.14) $0.18 $(2.31) $0.28 Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in computing basic net earnings per share (in thousands) 10,397 10,395 10,397 10,397 Diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations $(3.11) $0.02 $(2.31) $0.08 Diluted net loss per share from discontinued operations $(0.03) $0.16 $(0.00) $0.20 Diluted net earnings (loss) per share $(3.14) $0.18 $(2.31) $0.28 Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in computing diluted net earnings per share (in thousands) 10,397 10,431 10,397 10,398 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED QUARTERLY STATEMENTS OF INCOME (All numbers except EPS expressed in thousands of US$) 2008 Mar. Jun. Sept. Dec. 31, 30, 30, 31, (In thousands Revenues $13,735 $11,319 $15,407 $29,894 Cost of revenues 8,900 5,897 10,932 23,476 Gross profit 4,835 5,422 4,475 6,418 Operating expenses: Research and development, net 1,625 1,529 1,623 1,418 Selling and marketing, net 3,142 3,432 3,653 6,952 General and administrative 2,095 2,467 1,948 4,378 Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets - - - 12,887 Post employment and termination benefits 438 - - 2,144 Total operating expenses 7,300 7,428 7,224 27,779 Operating income (loss) (2,465) (2,006) (2,749) (21,361) Financial expenses, net 984 415 383 224 Income (loss) before income taxes (3,449) (2,421) (3,132) (21,585) Income taxes (tax benefit) (661) (374) 258 2,395 Income (loss) from continuing operations (2,788) (2,047) (3,390) (23,980) Loss from discontinued operations, net (248) (61) (42) (46) Net income (loss) (3,036) (2,108) (3,432) (24,026) Management decided to change the accounting method applied to certain projects to the completed-contracts method and to revise the results of operations previously reported for the first three quarters of 2008. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (All numbers expressed in thousands of US$) December 31, December 31, 2008 2007 CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,835 $ 9,205 Marketable securities 1,000 9,464 Short term bank deposits 1,228 11,220 Restricted deposit 3,223 - Trade receivables 15,800 26,775 Unbilled accounts receivable 5,055 4,053 Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 5,214 5,753 Deferred income taxes 714 1,936 Inventories 12,728 23,785 Cost incurred on long term contracts 7,646 - Total current assets 69,443 92,191 Long term investments and receivables: Long-term trade receivables 1,839 2,019 Long-term loans 519 808 Long-term bank deposits 1,826 1,846 Escrow deposit 860 4,442 Severance pay fund 2,763 2,765 Total long-term investments and receivables 7,807 11,880 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 8,441 8,429 OTHER ASSETS, NET 2,925 7,803 GOODWILL 1,874 5,610 ASSETS ATRIBUTED TO DISCONTINUED OPERATION 47 244 Total assets $90,537 $126,157 CURRENT LIABILITIES: Short-term bank credit $ 23,182 $ 16,434 Current maturities of long-term bank debt 813 4,303 Trade payables 13,145 7,344 Customer advances 1,735 11,703 Other accounts payable and accrued expenses 14,189 10,,881 Total current liabilities 53,064 50,665 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Long-term bank debt 2,282 3,095 Deferred income taxes 482 2,097 Accrued severance pay 3,823 3,873 Total long-term liabilities 6,587 9,065 LIABILITIES ATRIBUTED TO DISCONTINUED OPERATION 168 849 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 30,718 65,578 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $90,537 $126,157 For more information: Magal Security Systems Ltd. Zev Morgenstern, CFO Tel: +972-3-539-1444 E-mail: . Web: http://www.magal-ssl.com/ GK Investor Relations Ehud Helft/Kenny Green Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246 Int'l dial: +972-3-607-4717 E-mail: . DATASOURCE: Magal Security Systems Ltd CONTACT: For more information: Magal Security Systems Ltd., Zev Morgenstern, CFO, Tel: +972-3-539-1444, E-mail: . Web: http://www.magal-ssl.com/. GK Investor Relations: Ehud Helft/Kenny Green, Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246, Int'l dial: +972-3-607-4717, E-mail: .

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