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 2004

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, 2004
CERAGON NETWORKS LTD.


BY: /s/ Shraga Katz
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Shraga Katz
President

Exhibit Description  
  Press Release: Ceragon Networks Reports Second Quarter 2004 Financial Results



Ceragon Networks® Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

Company Reports Record Revenues and First Quarter of Operating Profits

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 22, 2004 – 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, 2004. The second quarter of 2004 was Ceragon’s eleventh consecutive quarter of revenue growth and first quarter of operating income.

Revenues for the quarter were $13.0 million, a record for Ceragon and up from $8.1 million for the second quarter of 2003 and from $11.4 million for the first quarter of 2004. This represents an increase of 60.5% as compared to the second quarter of 2003, and an increase of 14.1% as compared to the first quarter of 2004. Gross profit for the second quarter of 2004 increased to $5.4 million, or 41.6 % of revenues.

The net income computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the second quarter of 2004 improved to $290 thousand, or $0.01 basic and diluted net earnings per ordinary share. This compares to net income for the first quarter of 2004 of $39 thousand, or $0.00 basic and diluted net earnings per ordinary share, and to net loss for the second quarter of 2003 of $(1.2) million, or $(0.05) basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share. The company ended the second quarter of 2004 with $38.6 million in cash and liquid investments.

“Q2 was the first quarter of operating profit for Ceragon, in addition to impressive top line growth and excellent performance in bookings and growing market share,” said Shraga Katz, president and CEO, Ceragon Networks Ltd. “Looking ahead, our visibility is clear and together with the latest additions to our Fibeair family of products we are confident going forward.”

A conference call discussing Ceragon’s results for the second quarter of 2004 will take place today, July 22, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). Details can be found on Ceragon’s website at http://www.ceragon.com/site/Investor_events.asp . The live call and its replay will be accessible on Ceragon’s website. The replay will be available through July 29, 2004.

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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, private networks and enterprises. Ceragon’s modular FibeAir™ product family operates across multiple frequencies, supports integrated high-capacity services 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 150 customers in more than 50 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 NETWORKS LTD.
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,

2004
2003
2004
2003
2003
Revenues     $ 24,404   $ 15,140   $ 13,007   $ 8,103   $ 34,421  
Cost of revenues    14,132    9,342    7,600    4,908    20,646  





Gross profit    10,272    5,798    5,407    3,195    13,775  





Operating expenses:  
Research and development    4,576    4,397    2,390    2,225    8,946  
Less - grants and participations    1,013    941    520    491    1,976  





Research and development, net    3,563    3,456    1,870    1,734    6,970  
Sales and marketing    5,583    4,634    2,848    2,270    9,437  
General and administrative    1,079    1,042    555    532    2,167  
Amortization of deferred stock  
compensation (a)    245    802    87    351    1,354  
Non-recurring income, net    -    (315 )  -    (233 )  (704 )





Total operating expenses    10,470    9,619    5,360    4,654    19,224  





Operating income (loss)    (198 )  (3,821 )  47    (1,459 )  (5,449 )
Financial income, net    435    499    182    235    1,159  
Other financial expenses -  
Non-cash charge relating to a  
puttable warrant    -    -    -    -    (3,432 )
Other income    92    -    61    -    -  





Net income (loss)   $ 329   $ (3,322 ) $ 290   $ (1,224 ) $ (7,722 )





Basic and diluted net earnings  
(loss) per share   $ 0.01   $ (0.15 ) $ 0.01   $ (0.05 ) $ (0.33 )





Weighted average number of shares  
used in computing basic net earnings  
(loss) per share    24,790,561    22,694,910    24,851,571    22,780,642    23,063,160  





Weighted average number of shares  
used in computing diluted net  
earnings (loss) per share    28,291,805    22,694,910    28,177,109    22,780,642    23,063,160  





(a) Amortization of deferred stock   
      compensation relates to the following:   
   
   
       Cost of revenues   $ 22   $ 62   $ 7   $ 25   $ 109  
       Research and development costs, net    58    232    14    96    400  
       Selling and marketing expenses, net    134    316    59    145    530  
       General and administrative expenses    31    192    7    85    315  





    Total amortization of deferred   
    stock compensation   $ 245   $ 802   $ 87   $ 351   $ 1,354  







CERAGON NETWORKS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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


June 30,
2004

December 31,
2003

ASSETS            
   
CURRENT ASSETS:   
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 9,026   $ 7,307  
Short-term bank deposits    4,171    10,556  
Marketable securities    8,423    4,861  
Trade receivables, net    9,377    5,056  
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses    3,650    2,892  
Inventories    13,981    11,103  


Total current assets     48,628    41,775  


LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS:   
Long-term bank deposits    6,575    1,473  
Long-term marketable securities    10,453    14,849  
Long-term receivables    300    -  
Severance pay funds    1,824    1,664  


Total long-term investments     19,152    17,986  


PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET     2,646    2,667  


Total assets    $ 70,426   $ 62,428  


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   
   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
Trade payables   $ 10,060   $ 5,662  
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses    7,682    5,632  


Total current liabilities     17,742    11,294  


ACCRUED SEVERANCE PAY     2,831    2,451  


SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:   
Share capital:  
Ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value: Authorized:  
40,000,000 shares  
as of December 31, 2003 and June 30, 2004; issued and  
outstanding:  
24,675,313 and 24,919,350 as of December 31, 2003 and June  
30, 2004,respectively    61    61  
Additional paid-in capital    175,437    175,043  
Deferred stock compensation    (142 )  (395 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income    194    -  
Accumulated deficit    (125,697 )  (126,026 )


Total shareholders' equity     49,853    48,683  


Total liabilities and shareholders' equity    $ 70,426   $ 62,428  


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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