6-K

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

Pursuant to Section 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of July 2003


CERAGON NETWORKS LTD.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

24 Raoul Wallenberg Street, Tel Aviv 69719, Israel
(Address of principal executive offices)

  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

  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form 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 registration in connection with Rule 12g3(b): 82- _________



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.


Date: July 28, 2003 CERAGON NETWORKS LTD.


BY: /S/ Shraga Katz
——————————————
Shraga Katz
President



Exhibit Description  

        Press Release: Ceragon Networks Reports Second Quarter 2003 Financial Results





Ceragon Networks® Reports Second Quarter 2003 Financial Results

        TEL AVIV, Israel, July 24, 2003 — Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), www.ceragon.com, a global provider of high-capacity broadband wireless systems, today reported results for the second quarter, which ended June 30, 2003. The second quarter of 2003 was Ceragon’s seventh consecutive quarter of revenue growth.
        Revenues for the quarter were $8.1 million, up from $4.0 million for the second quarter of 2002 and from $7.0 million for the first quarter of 2003. This represents an increase of 103% as compared to the second quarter of 2002, and an increase of 15.2% as compared to the first quarter of 2003.
        Gross profit for the second quarter of 2003 increased to $3.2 million, or 39.4% of revenues. This compares to gross profit for the second quarter of 2002 of $1.2 million, or 29.0% of revenues, and to gross profit for the first quarter of 2003 of $2.6 million, or 37.0% of revenues.
        Pro-forma net loss (*) for the second quarter of 2003 improved for the eighth consecutive quarter to $(1.1) million, or $(0.05) basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share. This compares to pro-forma net loss for the second quarter of 2002 of $(3.0) million, or $(0.14) basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share, and to pro-forma net loss for the first quarter of 2003 of $(1.7) million, or $(0.08) basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share. For an explanation of pro-forma results see the notes at * below.
        The company ended the second quarter of 2003 with $40.1 million in cash and liquid investments.

“Over the past two years, Ceragon has exhibited consistent improvement across the board; gaining market share and making significant inroads into new and exciting markets thereby validating our strategy,” said Shraga Katz, president and CEO, Ceragon Networks Ltd. “Steady revenue growth, improved bottom line and reduced cash utilization, are important milestones on the road towards reaching our goal of breaking even in the near term.”

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Ceragon Reports Second Quarter 2003 Results – 2

        A conference call discussing Ceragon’s results for the second quarter of 2003 will take place today, July 24, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). Details can be found on Ceragon’s website at www.ceragon.com. The live call and its replay will be accessible on Ceragon’s website. The replay will be available through July 28, 2003.

* Pro-Forma Financial Presentation
Pro-forma results are presented for informational purposes only. Pro-forma financial results for all periods presented exclude the effect of stock-based, non-cash deferred compensation expenses. In addition, the pro-forma results for the year ended December 31, 2002, exclude expenses of $83 thousand, presented in non-recurring expenses (income), net, the pro-forma results for the three months ended June 30, 2003 exclude income of $233 thousand, presented in non-recurring expenses (income), net, and the pro-forma results for the six months ended June 30, 2003 exclude income of $315 thousand, presented in non-recurring expenses (income), net.

About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), a pacesetter in broadband wireless networking systems, enables rapid and cost-effective high-capacity network connectivity for mobile cellular infrastructure, fixed networks and for private networks. Ceragon’s modular FibeAir™ product family operates across multiple frequencies from 6 to 38 GHz, supports integrated high-capacity services from 155 to 622 Mbps over SONET/SDH, ATM and IP networks, and offers innovative built-in add/drop multiplexing and encryption functionality to meet the growing demand for value-added broadband services. Ceragon’s FibeAir product family complies with North American and international standards and is installed with over 100 customers in more than 45 countries. More information is available at www.ceragon.com.
Ceragon Networks,® CeraView,® and the FibeAir® design mark are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd., and Ceragon™, FibeAir™, PolyView™, ConfigAir™, CeraMon™, EtherAir™, QuickAir™, QuickAir Partner Program™, QuickAir Partner Certification Program™, QuickAir Partner Zone™, EncryptAir™ and Microwave Fiber™ are trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.

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Ceragon Reports Second Quarter 2003 Results – 3

PRO-FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (*)
U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data


Six months ended
June 30,

Three months ended
June 30,

Year ended
December 31,

2003
2002
2003
2002
2002
Unaudited
Revenues     $ 15,140   $ 7,276   $ 8,103   $ 3,994   $ 18,394  
Cost of revenues    9,342    5,310    4,908    2,834    12,791  





Gross profit    5,798    1,966    3,195    1,160    5,603  
Operating expenses:  
  Research and development    4,397    4,496    2,225    2,311    9,143  
  Less: participation by the Chief  
    Scientist of the Government of  
    Israel    941    846    491    490    1,870  





  Research and development, net    3,456    3,650    1,734    1,821    7,273  
  Selling and marketing    4,634    4,584    2,270    2,312    9,130  
  General and administrative    1,042    1,041    532    542    2,031  





Total operating expenses    9,132    9,275    4,536    4,675    18,434  





Operating loss    (3,334 )  (7,309 )  (1,341 )  (3,515 )  (12,831 )
Financial income, net    499    867    235    479    1,528  





Net loss   $ (2,835 ) $ (6,442 ) $ (1,106 ) $ (3,036 ) $ (11,303 )





Basic and diluted net loss per share   $ (0.12 ) $ (0.29 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.51 )





Weighted average number of shares  
  used in computing basic and  
  diluted net loss per share    22,694,910    22,289,907    22,780,642    22,350,396    22,375,939  






* Pro-Forma Financial Presentation
Pro-forma results are presented for informational purposes only. Pro-forma financial results for all periods presented exclude the effect of stock-based, non-cash deferred compensation expenses. In addition, the pro-forma results for the year ended December 31, 2002, exclude expenses of $83 thousand, presented in non-recurring expenses (income), net, the pro-forma results for the three months ended June 30, 2003 exclude income of $233 thousand, presented in non-recurring expenses (income), net, and the pro-forma results for the six months ended June 30, 2003 exclude income of $315 thousand, presented in non-recurring expenses (income), net.

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Ceragon Reports Second Quarter 2003 Results – 4

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (*)
U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data

Six months ended
June 30,

Three months ended
June 30,

Year ended
December 31,

2003
2002
2003
2002
2002
Unaudited
Revenues     $ 15,140   $ 7,276   $ 8,103   $ 3,994   $ 18,394  
Cost of revenues    9,342     5,310     4,908     2,834     12,791  





Gross profit    5,798    1,966    3,195    1,160    5,603  
Operating expenses:  
  Research and development    4,397    4,496    2,225    2,311    9,143  
  Less: participation by the Chief  
    Scientist of the Government of  
    Israel    941    846    491    490    1,870  





  Research and development, net    3,456    3,650    1,734    1,821    7,273  
  Selling and marketing, net    4,634    4,584    2,270    2,312    9,130  
  General and administrative    1,042    1,041    532    542    2,031  
  Amortization of deferred stock  
    compensation (a)    802    1,720    351    783    2,974  
  Non recurring expenses (income),  
    net    (315 )  -    (233 )  -    83  





Total operating expenses    9,619    10,995    4,654    5,458    21,491  





Operating loss    (3,821 )  (9,029 )  (1,459 )  (4,298 )  (15,888 )
Financial income, net    499    867    235    479    1,528  





Net loss   $ (3,322 ) $ (8,162 ) $ (1,224 ) $ (3,819 ) $ (14,360 )





Basic and diluted net loss per share   $ (0.15 ) $ (0.37 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.17 ) $ (0.64 )





Weighted average number of shares  
  used in computing basic and  
  diluted net loss per share    22,694,910    22,289,907    22,780,642    22,350,396    22,375,939  





(a)  Amortization of deferred  
      stock compensation relates to  
      the following:

   
      Cost of revenues   $ 62   $ 118   $ 25   $ 50   $ 214  
      Research and development     232     563     96     250     958  
      Selling and marketing    316    624    145    293    1,072  
      General and administrative    192    415    85    190    730  





      Total amortization of  
      deferred stock compensation   $ 802   $ 1,720   $ 351   $ 783   $ 2,974  






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Ceragon Reports Second Quarter 2003 Results – 5

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data


June 30,
2003

December 31,
2002

Unaudited
    ASSETS

           
CURRENT ASSETS:   
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 5,784   $ 4,688  
  Short-term bank deposits    10,045    10,853  
  Marketable securities    11,135    11,743  
  Trade receivables, net    5,095    4,329  
  Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses    2,440    1,268  
  Inventories    8,165    8,054  


Total current assets     42,664    40,935  


LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS:   
  Long-term marketable securities    13,186    11,675  
  Long-term bank deposits    -    4,214  
  Severance pay funds    1,515    1,200  


Total long-term investments     14,701    17,089  


PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET     2,991    3,616  


Total assets    $ 60,356   $ 61,640  



    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


  
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
  Trade payables   $ 6,230   $ 5,744  
  Other accounts payable and accrued expenses    5,056    4,805  


Total current liabilities     11,286    10,549  


ACCRUED SEVERANCE PAY     2,271    1,825  


SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:   
  Share capital:  
  Ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value: Authorized: 40,000,000 shares as of  
    June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002; issued and outstanding: 22,890,437  
    shares as of June 30, 2003 and 22,578,346 shares as of December 31, 2002    56    56  
  Additional paid-in capital    169,338    169,286  
  Deferred stock compensation    (969 )  (1,772 )
  Accumulated deficit    (121,626 )  (118,304 )


Total shareholders' equity     46,799    49,266  


Total liabilities and shareholders' equity    $ 60,356   $ 61,640  



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Ceragon Reports Second Quarter 2003 Results – 6

This press release may contain statements concerning Ceragon’s future prospects that are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and estimates. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasts and estimates include: Ceragon’s limited operating history and history of losses; Ceragon’s dependence on a limited number of key customers, independent manufacturers and suppliers; and the demand for Ceragon’s products and technology. These risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in Ceragon’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ceragon’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Ceragon undertakes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made.


Contacts:

Daphna Golden
Ceragon Networks Ltd.
+972-3-645-5513
ir@ceragon.com


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