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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
T QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED    September 30, 2007   .
Commission file number:  0-23336 

AROTECH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
Delaware
  
 
95-4302784
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 
1229 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  
 
48108
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

(800) 281-0356
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 
                                                                                            
(Former address, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.                                                                                                                                                                                                               Yes x No o
 
 

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
                                                                             Large accelerated filer: o                Accelerated filer: o            Non-accelerated filer: x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).                                                                                                                                                                                          Yes o  No x
 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
 
The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of November 13, 2007 was 13,154,819.
SEC 1296 (03-07)

 

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INDEX
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  
Item 1 – Financial Statements (Unaudited):
  
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006
2   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
4   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
5   
   Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7   
Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
14   
Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
23   
Item 4T – Controls and Procedures
24   
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
      
Item 1 – Legal Proceedings
25   
Item 1A – Risk Factors
25   
Item 4 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
26   
Item 6 – Exhibits
26      
SIGNATURES
27   
 

 

 

 
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. Dollars)

   
September 30, 2007
    
December 31, 2006
  
ASSETS
  
(Unaudited)
        
CURRENT ASSETS:
            
Cash and cash equivalents
   $
1,657,974
     $
2,368,872
  
Restricted collateral deposits and restricted held-to-maturity securities
    
248,116
      
648,975
  
Escrow receivable
    
1,479,826
      
1,479,826
  
Available-for-sale marketable securities
    
44,562
      
41,166
  
Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts in the amount of $159,000 as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006)
    
10,112,872
      
7,780,965
  
Unbilled receivables
    
6,658,155
      
6,902,533
  
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
    
1,082,843
      
1,134,622
  
Inventories
    
9,196,035
      
7,851,820
  
Total current assets
    
30,480,383
      
28,208,779
  
SEVERANCE PAY FUND
    
2,446,538
      
2,246,457
  
OTHER LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES
    
225,033
      
262,608
  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    
4,595,806
      
3,740,593
  
INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY
    
252,673
      
392,398
  
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
    
8,043,179
      
9,502,214
  
GOODWILL
    
30,806,288
      
30,715,225
  
    $
76,849,900
     $
75,068,274
  


          The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.        
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. Dollars, except share data)


   
September 30, 2007
    
December 31, 2006
  
   
(Unaudited)
        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
            
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
            
Trade payables
   $
4,531,906
     $
2,808,131
  
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses
    
4,573,285
      
5,171,055
  
Current portion of capitalized leases
    
89,697
      
55,263
  
Current portion of promissory notes due to purchase of subsidiaries
    
227,175
      
302,900
  
Short-term bank loans and current portion of long-term loans
    
4,707,890
      
3,496,008
  
Deferred revenues
    
1,560,664
      
1,321,311
  
Convertible debenture
    
–
      
2,583,629
  
Total current liabilities
    
15,690,617
      
15,738,297
  
Accrued severance pay
    
4,498,531
      
4,039,049
  
Long-term portion of mortgage loans
    
1,101,106
      
–
  
Long-term portion of promissory notes due to purchase of subsidiaries
    
–
      
151,450
  
Long-term portion of capitalized leases
    
100,949
      
158,120
  
Other long term liabilities
    
138,944
      
–
  
Total long-term liabilities
    
5,839,530
      
4,348,619
  
MINORITY INTEREST
    
48,922
      
21,520
  
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                
Share capital –
                
Common stock – $0.01 par value each;
                
Authorized: 250,000,000 shares as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006; Issued: 12,913,701 and 12,023,242 shares as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively; Outstanding: 12,913,701 and 11,983,576 shares as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
    
129,137
      
120,232
  
Preferred shares – $0.01 par value each;
                
Authorized: 1,000,000 shares as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006; No shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006
    
–
      
–
  
Additional paid-in capital
    
218,392,007
      
217,735,860
  
Accumulated deficit
     (162,532,571 )     (158,566,123 )
Treasury stock, at cost (common stock – no shares and 39,666 shares as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively)
    
–
       (3,537,106 )
Notes receivable from shareholders
     (1,321,292 )     (1,304,179 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    
603,550
      
511,154
  
Total shareholders’ equity
    
55,270,830
      
54,959,838
  
    $
76,849,900
     $
75,068,274
  

          The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.        
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(U.S. Dollars, except share data)

   
Nine months ended September 30,
    
Three months ended September 30,
  
   
2007
    
2006
    
2007
    
2006
  
Revenues
   $
40,011,014
     $
29,033,433
     $
15,453,124
     $
12,722,686
  
Cost of revenues
    
27,764,509
      
21,396,283
      
11,079,269
      
8,654,154
  
Amortization of intangible assets
    
1,044,042
      
1,404,056
      
307,871
      
433,171
  
Research and development
    
1,413,852
      
1,235,000
      
491,597
      
714,371
  
Selling and marketing
    
2,999,226
      
2,600,477
      
905,725
      
852,345
  
General and administrative
    
9,659,032
      
9,124,758
      
3,309,628
      
2,883,950
  
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets
    
–
      
204,059
      
–
      
–
  
Total operating costs
    
42,880,661
      
35,964,633
      
16,094,090
      
13,537,991
  
Operating loss
     (2,869,647 )     (6,931,200 )     (640,966 )     (815,305 )
Other income (expense)
    
75,452
       (16,766 )    
6,333
       (52,754 )
Financial expenses, net
     (707,225 )     (6,833,740 )     (80,412 )     (374,944 )
Loss before minority interest in earnings of subsidiaries, earnings from affiliated company and tax expenses
     (3,501,420 )     (13,781,706 )     (715,045 )     (1,243,003 )
Income tax credits (expenses)
     (298,193 )     (19,418 )     (123,287 )    
34,635
  
Minority interest in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries
     (27,402 )    
25,943
      
82,929
      
–
  
Gain (loss) from affiliated company
     (139,725 )    
281,175
       (27,546 )    
143,145
  
Net loss
   $ (3,966,740 )   $ (13,494,006 )   $ (782,949 )   $ (1,065,223 )
Deemed dividend to certain shareholders 
    
–
       (434,185 )    
–
      
–
  
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
   $ (3,966,740 )   $ (13,928,191 )   $ (782,949 )   $ (1,065,223 )
Basic and diluted net loss per share1
   $ (0.35 )   $ (1.77 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.12 )
Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share
    
11,315,676
      
7,841,428
      
12,161,564
      
8,596,782
  
_______________________   
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Includes $434,185 and $0 deemed dividend in the calculation of the loss per share for the respective nine- and three-month periods ended September 30, 2006.

          The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.        
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Nine months ended September 30, 
 
  
2007
    
2006
  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
            
Net loss for the period before deemed dividend to certain stockholders of common stock
   $ (3,966,740 )   $ (13,494,006 )
Adjustments required to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
                
Depreciation
    
1,495,194
      
986,543
  
Amortization of intangible assets, and impairment of intangible assets
    
1,044,042
      
1,404,056
  
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets
    
–
      
204,059
  
Amortization relating to warrants issued to the holders of convertible debentures and beneficial conversion feature
    
–
      
1,217,213
  
Financial expenses in connection with convertible debenture principal repayment
    
280,382
      
5,395,338
  
Amortization of deferred expenses related to convertible debenture issuance
    
62,999
      
744,875
  
Amortization of capitalized research and development projects
    
437,722
      
115,172
  
Remeasurement of liability in connection with warrants granted
    
–
       (700,113 )
Earnings (loss) to minority
    
27,402
       (25,943 )
Share in earnings (loss) of affiliated company
    
139,725
       (281,175 )
Liability for employee rights upon retirement, net
    
259,402
      
155,737
  
Stock based compensation related to shares granted and to be granted to employees, directors, consultants and shares granted as a donation
    
1,258,464
      
408,570
  
Write-off of inventory
    
–
      
292,864
  
Impairment of fixed assets
    
–
      
32,485
  
Decrease in deferred tax assets
    
12,772
      
25,440
  
Changes in operating asset and liability items:
                
Capital loss from sale of property and equipment
    
–
       (1,842 )
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables and notes receivable
     (2,217,231 )    
4,101,873
  
Decrease (increase) in unbilled receivables
    
244,378
       (1,587,424 )
Decrease (increase) in other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
     (82,348 )    
4,566
  
Increase in inventories
     (1,344,215 )     (569,559 )
Decrease (increase) in trade payables
    
1,723,774
       (2,272,518 )
Decrease in deferred revenues
    
239,353
      
932,676
  
Decrease (increase) in accounts payable and accruals
     (499,603 )    
477,358
  
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations
     (884,528 )     (2,433,755 )
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinuing operations
    
–
       (120,000 )
Net cash used in operating activities
     (884,528 )     (2,553,755 )
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:            
Repayment of promissory note related to purchase of subsidiary
     (227,175 )     (245,183
)
Purchase of property and equipment
     (2,350,407 )     (551,376 )
Payment of transactions expenses in relation to previous year investment in subsidiary
    
–
       (590,350 
)
Increase in capitalized research and development projects
    
–
       (379,496  )
Decrease in restricted securities and deposits, net
    
397,464
      
3,562,381
  
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
     (2,180,118 )    
1,795,976
 )
 FORWARD   $ (3,064,646 )   $ (757,779 )
 
 

          The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.        
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (U.S. Dollars)

   
Nine months ended September 30,
  
   
2007
    
2006
  
FORWARD
   $ (3,064,646 )   $ (757,779 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                
Increase (decrease) in short-term credit from banks
    
1,236,396
       (357,037 )
Repayment of debentures
    
–
       (4,537,500 )
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
    
–
      
4,350,635
  
Proceeds from exercise of options to employees and consultants
    
37,642
      
–
  
Increase in long term debt
    
1,115,000
      
–
  
Repayment of long-term loans
     (13,894 )     (19,552 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    
2,375,144
       (563,454 )
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
     (689,502 )     (1,321,233 )
CASH ACCRETION DUE TO EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCES
     (21,396 )     (106,887 )
BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD
    
2,368,872
      
6,150,652
  
BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD
   $
1,657,974
     $
4,722,532
  
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ON NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
                
Payment of principal installment of convertible debenture in shares
   $
2,601,097
     $
17,473,824
  


          The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.        
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1:                                BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
a.           Company:
 
Arotech Corporation (“Arotech” or the “Company”), and its subsidiaries provide defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets, including advanced zinc-air and lithium batteries and chargers, multimedia interactive simulators/trainers and lightweight vehicle armoring. The Company is primarily operating through FAAC Corporation (“FAAC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Ann Arbor, Michigan; IES Interactive Training, Inc. (“IES”), a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Electric Fuel Battery Corporation (“EFB”), a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Auburn, Alabama; Electric Fuel Ltd. (“EFL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Beit Shemesh, Israel; Epsilor Electronic Industries, Ltd. (“Epsilor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary located in Dimona, Israel; MDT Protective Industries, Ltd. (“MDT”), a majority-owned subsidiary based in Lod, Israel; MDT Armor Corporation (“MDT Armor”), a majority-owned subsidiary based in Auburn, Alabama; and Armour of America, Incorporated (“AoA”), a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Auburn, Alabama.
 
b.           Basis of presentation:
 
The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Arotech Corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, with the instructions to Form 10-Q and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X, and include the accounts of Arotech Corporation and its subsidiaries. Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in complete financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of the Company, the unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position at September 30, 2007, its operating results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and its cash flow for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
 
The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2007.
 
The balance sheet at December 31, 2006 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
c.           Accounting for stock-based compensation:
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 the compensation expense recorded related to stock options and restricted shares was $1,258,464 and $408,570, respectively, of which $145,170 and $110,915, respectively, was for stock options and $1,113,294 and $297,655,


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respectively, was for restricted shares. The remaining total compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and restricted share awards not yet recognized in the income statement as of September 30, 2007 was $1,217,360, of which $138,776 was for stock options and $1,078,584 was for restricted shares. The weighted average period over which this compensation cost is expected to be recognized is approximately 10 months.
 
Income tax expense was not impacted since the Company is in a net operating loss position and does not record income tax expense.
 
The Company applies SFAS No. 123 and Emerging Issues Task Force No. 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services” (“EITF 96-18”), with respect to options and warrants issued to non-employees. SFAS No. 123 and EITF 96-18 require the use of option valuation models to measure the fair value of the options and warrants at the measurement date.
 
There were no new options or restricted stock issued in the first nine months of 2007 and no options were exercised in the first nine months of 2007.
 
d.           Reclassification:
 
Certain comparative data in these financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation.
 
e.           Anti-dilutive shares for EPS calculation
 
All outstanding stock options, non-vested restricted stock and warrants have been excluded from the calculation of the diluted net loss per common share because all such securities are anti-dilutive for the periods presented. The total weighted average number of shares related to the outstanding options, restricted stock and warrants excluded from the calculations of diluted net loss per share was 1,643,974.
 
 
NOTE 2:                                INVENTORIES
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the average cost method. The Company periodically evaluates the quantities on hand relative to current and historical selling prices and historical and projected sales volume. Based on these evaluations, provisions are made in each period to write down inventory to its net realizable value. Inventory write-offs are provided to cover risks arising from slow-moving items, technological obsolescence, excess inventories, and for market prices lower than cost. Inventories are composed of the following:
 
   
September 30, 2007
    
December 31, 2006
  
   
(Unaudited)
        
Raw and packaging materials
   $
6,373,371
     $
4,556,250
  
Work-in-progress
    
2,676,443
      
3,186,843
  
Finished goods
    
146,221
      
108,727
  
    $
9,196,035
     $
7,851,820
  

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NOTE 3:                                IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
 
Effective January 1, 2007, the first day of fiscal 2007, the Company adopted SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments,” to simplify the accounting for certain hybrid instruments. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations as the Company had no hybrid instruments to which SFAS No. 155 applies.
 
Effective January 1, 2007, the first day of fiscal 2007, the Company adopted SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets,” which addresses the recognition and measurement of separately recognized servicing assets and liabilities. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
 
Effective January 1, 2007, the first day of fiscal 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company's financial statements in accordance with FAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. See Note 6 below for additional information, including the effects of adoption on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” (“SFAS No. 157”) which establishes a common definition for “fair value” to be applied to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. It provides guidance requiring use of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about such fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 157 on the Company’s financial statements.
 
In December 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) No. 00-19-2, “Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements,” which requires an issuer to account for a contingent obligation to transfer consideration under a registration payment arrangement in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” and FASB Interpretation No. 14, “Reasonable Estimation of the Amount of Loss.” Registration payment arrangements are frequently entered into in connection with issuance of unregistered financial instruments, such as equity shares or warrants. A registration payment arrangement contingently obligates the issuer to make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration to another party if the issuer fails to file a registration statement with the SEC for the resale of specified financial instruments or fails to have the registration statement declared effective within a specific period. The FSP requires issuers to make certain disclosures for each registration payment arrangement or group of similar arrangements. The FSP is effective immediately for registration payment arrangements and financial instruments entered into or modified after the FSP’s issuance date. For previously issued registration payment arrangements and financial instruments subject to those arrangements, the FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. To the extent that the Company enters into financing


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arrangements in the future that include registration payment arrangements, the future application of this FSP may have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
 
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” (“SFAS No. 159”) which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 applies to all entities and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 159 on the Company’s financial statements.
 
In June 2007, the FASB ratified EITF 06-11, “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards.” EITF 06-11 requires that the tax benefit related to dividend equivalents paid on restricted stock units, which are expected to vest, is recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital. EITF 06-11 is to be applied prospectively for tax benefits on dividends declared in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, and the Company expects to adopt the provisions of EITF 06-11 beginning in the first quarter of 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact of EITF 06-11on the Company’s financial statements.
 
Also in June 2007, the FASB ratified EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services Received for Use in Future Research and Development Activities.” EITF 07-3 requires that nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities be deferred and capitalized and recognized as an expense as the goods are delivered or the related services are performed. EITF 07-3 is effective, on a prospective basis, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007 and the Company expects to adopt the provisions of EITF 07-3 beginning in the first quarter of 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact of EITF 07-3 on the Company’s financial statements.
 
NOTE 4:                                SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
a.           General:
 
The Company and its subsidiaries operate primarily in three business segments and follow the requirements of SFAS No. 131.
 
The Company’s reportable operating segments have been determined in accordance with the Company’s internal management structure, which is organized based on operating activities. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those used by the Company in the preparation of its annual financial statement. The Company evaluates performance based upon two primary factors, one is the segment’s operating income and the other is the segment’s contribution to the Company’s future strategic growth.
 
b.           The following is information about reported segment revenues, income (losses) and total assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:
 
 

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Simulation and Training
    
Battery and
Power Systems
    
Armor
    
All Others
    
Total
  
Nine months ended September 30, 2007
                              
Revenues from outside customers
   $
17,836,204
     $
8,118,285
     $
14,056,525
     $
–
     $
40,011,014
  
Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses (1)
     (1,225,971 )     (717,189 )     (413,093 )     (182,983 )     (2,539,236 )
Direct expenses (2)
     (14,750,941 )     (7,688,329 )     (12,995,643 )     (5,296,380 )     (40,731,293 )
Segment income (loss)
   $
1,859,292
     $ (287,233 )   $
647,789
     $ (5,479,363 )     (3,259,515 )
Financial expense
                                     (707,225 )
Loss from continuing operations
                                   $ (3,966,740 )
Segment assets (3), (4)
   $
44,383,057
     $
19,725,033
     $
10,835,160
     $
2,148,703
     $
77,091,953
  
Nine months ended September 30, 2006
                                        
Revenues from outside customers
   $
16,395,627
     $
5,943,319
     $
6,694,487
     $
–
     $
29,033,433
  
Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses (1)
     (1,165,628 )     (701,026 )     (770,718 )     (185,537 )     (2,822,909 )
Direct expenses (2)
     (13,619,617 )     (6,219,157 )     (7,716,423 )     (5,315,593 )     (32,870,790 )
Segment income (loss)
   $
1,610,382
     $ (976,864 )   $ (1,792,654 )   $ (5,501,130 )     (6,660,266 )
Financial expense
                                     (6,833,740 )
Loss from continuing operations
                                   $ (13,494,006 )
Segment assets (3), (4)
   $
45,022,403
     $
17,476,829
     $
9,562,793
     $
4,892,723
     $
76,954,748
  
Three months ended September 30, 2007
                                        
Revenues from outside customers
   $
8,440,458
     $
3,033,757
     $
3,978,908
     $
–
     $
15,453,123
  
Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses (1)
     (230,272 )     (237,402 )     (86,638 )     (64,805 )     (619,117 )
Direct expenses (2)
     (6,669,473 )     (2,969,914 )     (4,539,103 )     (1,358,053 )     (15,536,543 )
Segment income (loss)
   $
1,540,713
     $ (173,559 )   $ (646,833 )   $ (1,422,858 )     (702,537 )
Financial expense
                                     (80,412 )
Loss from continuing operations
                                   $ (782,949 )
Three months ended September 30, 2006
                                        
Revenues from outside customers
   $
6,950,826
     $
1,802,665
     $
3,969,195
     $
–
     $
12,722,686
  
Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses (1)
     (386,647 )     (234,588 )     (173,807 )     (57,944 )     (852,986 )
Direct expenses (2)
     (5,236,307 )     (1,989,037 )     (3,593,301 )     (1,741,334 )     (12,559,979 )
Segment income (loss)
   $
1,327,872
     $ (420,960 )   $
202,087
     $ (1,799,278 )     (690,279 )
Financial expense
                                     (374,944 )
Loss from continuing operations
                                   $ (1,065,223 )
   
(1)
Includes depreciation of property and equipment, amortization expenses of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets.
(2)
Including, inter alia, sales and marketing, general and administrative and tax expenses.
(3)
Consisting of all assets.
(4)
Out of those amounts, goodwill in our Simulation and Training, Battery and Power Systems and Armor Divisions stood at $24,235,419, $5,485,923 and $1,084,946, respectively, as of September 30, 2007 and $24,195,419, $5,316,320 and $1,048,902, respectively, as of September 30, 2006.
 
 
NOTE 5:                                CONVERTIBLE NOTES, DETACHABLE WARRANTS AND LONG TERM DEBT
 
a.           Senior Secured Convertible Notes due March 31, 2008:
 
Pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2005 (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and between the Company and certain institutional investors, the


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Company issued and sold to the investors an aggregate of $17.5 million principal amount of senior secured notes (“Notes”) having a final maturity date of March 31, 2008.
 
Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company granted the investors (i) a second position security interest in the stock of MDT Armor Corporation, IES Interactive Training, Inc. and M.D.T. Protective Industries, Ltd. (junior to the security interest of the holders of the Company’s 8% secured convertible debentures due September 30, 2006, since terminated) and in the assets of FAAC Incorporated (junior to a bank that extends to FAAC Incorporated a $6 million line of credit) and in any stock that the Company acquires in future acquisitions, and (ii) a first position security interest in the assets of all of the Company’s other active United States subsidiaries. The Company’s active United States subsidiaries are also acting as guarantors of the Company’s obligations under the Notes.
 
As of July 31, 2007, these convertible notes had been repaid in full.
 
In connection with these convertible notes, the Company recognized financial expenses of $422,034 with respect to assigning fair value to the warrants issued to the holders of the convertible debenture.
 
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company recorded an expense of approximately $1,000 and $17,000, respectively, which was attributable to amortization of the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible notes over their term. These expenses were included in the financial expenses.
 
b.           Mortgage Note, Auburn, Alabama:
 
In March 2007, the Company purchased 16,700 square feet of space in Auburn, Alabama for approximately $1.1 million pursuant to a seller-financed secured purchase money mortgage. Half the mortgage is payable over ten years in equal monthly installments based on a 20-year amortization of the full principal amount, and the remaining half is payable at the end of ten years in a balloon payment. The note requires a payment (principal and interest) of approximately $9,300 per month at an interest rate of 8% per annum. The balance of this note is shown in the short and long term sections of the balance sheet.
 
NOTE 6:                                INCOME TAXES
 
As highlighted in Note 3 above, the Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company did not record a liability for unrecognized tax positions. The adoption of FIN 48 did not impact the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. At December 31, 2006, the Company had net deferred tax assets of $39.5 million. The deferred tax assets are primarily composed of federal, state and foreign tax net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards. Due to uncertainties surrounding the Company’s ability to generate future taxable income to realize these assets, a full valuation has been established to offset its net deferred tax asset. Additionally, the future utilization of the Company’s NOL carryforwards to offset future taxable income may be subject to a substantial annual limitation as a result of ownership changes that may have occurred previously or that could occur in the future. The Company has not yet determined whether such an ownership


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change has occurred. However, the Company plans to complete a Section 382 analysis regarding the limitation of the net operating losses. When this project is completed, the Company plans to update the unrecognized tax benefits under FIN 48. Therefore, the Company expects that the unrecognized tax benefits may change within 12 months of this reporting date. At this time, the Company cannot estimate how much the unrecognized tax benefits may change. Any carryforwards that will expire prior to utilization as a result of such limitations will be removed from deferred tax assets with a corresponding reduction of the valuation allowance. Due to the existence of the valuation allowance, future changes in our unrecognized tax benefits will not impact the Company’s effective tax rate.
 
At least three years of the Company’s federal returns are still open for examination, so it is possible that the amount of this liability could change in future accounting periods.
 
The Company files income tax returns, including returns for its subsidiaries, with federal, state, local and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to IRS examination for periods prior to 2002, although carryforward losses that were generated prior to 2002 may still be adjusted by the IRS if they are used in a future period. Additionally, the Company is no longer subject to examination in Israel for periods prior to 2002.
 
On July 12, 2007, the Governor of Michigan signed into law the Michigan Business Tax (MBT), which will be effective January 1, 2008. This replaces the Michigan Single Business Tax. The Company has assessed the impact of the MBT on the Company’s financial position and determined the net impact to be immaterial.
 
Interest and penalties, when accrued, relating to income tax liabilities are included in income tax expense. As of September 30, 2007, the Company had not accrued any interest or penalties relating to income taxes.
 
NOTE 7:                                COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
 
Comprehensive loss for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 is summarized below:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
    
Three Months Ended September 30,
  
   
2007
    
2006
    
2007
    
2006
  
Net loss
   $ (3,966,740 )   $ (13,928,191 )   $ (782,949 )   $ (1,065,223 )
Foreign currency translation
    
92,396
      
705,013
      
299,287
      
323,612
  
Total comprehensive loss
   $ (3,874,344 )   $ (13,223,178 )   $ (463,662 )   $ (741,611 )

 
NOTE 8:                                GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
The changes in goodwill for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 relate to foreign currency translation adjustments.
 
NOTE 9:                                STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
On August 16, 2007, pursuant to resolution of the Company’s Board of Directors and in accordance with the provisions of Section 243(a) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Company retired its 39,666 shares of treasury stock. Accordingly, the capital stock account was adjusted and the balance of the treasury stock was closed to additional paid-in capital.
 
 
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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
This report contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. When used in this discussion, the words “believes,” “anticipated,” “expects,” “estimates” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors including, but not limited to, those set forth elsewhere in this report. Please see “Risk Factors,” below, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Arotech™ is a trademark and Electric Fuel® is a registered trademark of Arotech Corporation. All company and product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to us refer collectively to Arotech Corporation and its subsidiaries.
 
We make available through our internet website free of charge our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, amendments to such reports and other filings made by us with the SEC, as soon as practicable after we electronically file such reports and filings with the SEC. Our website address is www.arotech.com. The information contained in this website is not incorporated by reference in this report.
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the interim financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. We have rounded amounts reported here to the nearest thousand, unless such amounts are more than 1.0 million, in which event we have rounded such amounts to the nearest hundred thousand.
 
Executive Summary
 
Divisions and Subsidiaries
 
 
We operate primarily as a holding company, through our various subsidiaries, which we have organized into three divisions. Our divisions and subsidiaries (all 100% owned, unless otherwise noted) are as follows:
 
 
Ø
Our Simulation and Training Division, consisting of:
 
 
·
FAAC Incorporated, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which provides simulators, systems engineering and software products to the United States military, government and private industry (“FAAC”); and
 

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·
IES Interactive Training, Inc., located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which provides specialized “use of force” training for police, security personnel and the military (“IES”).
 
 
Ø
Our Armor Division, consisting of:
 
 
·
Armour of America, located in Auburn, Alabama, which manufactures ballistic and fragmentation armor kits for rotary and fixed wing aircraft, marine armor, personnel armor, military vehicles and architectural applications, including both the LEGUARD Tactical Leg Armor and the Armourfloat Ballistic Floatation Device, which is a unique vest that is certified by the U.S. Coast Guard (“AoA”);
 
 
·
MDT Protective Industries, Ltd., located in Lod, Israel, which specializes in using state-of-the-art lightweight ceramic materials, special ballistic glass and advanced engineering processes to fully armor vans and SUVs, and is a leading supplier to the Israeli military, Israeli special forces and special services (“MDT”) (75.5% owned); and
 
 
·
MDT Armor Corporation, located in Auburn, Alabama, which conducts MDT’s United States activities (“MDT Armor”) (88% owned).
 
 
Ø
Our Battery and Power Systems Division, consisting of:
 
 
·
Epsilor Electronic Industries, Ltd., located in Dimona, Israel (in Israel’s Negev desert area), which develops and sells rechargeable and primary lithium batteries and smart chargers to the military and to private industry in the Middle East, Europe and Asia (“Epsilor”);
 
 
·
Electric Fuel Battery Corporation, located in Auburn, Alabama, which manufactures and sells Zinc-Air fuel cells, batteries and chargers for the military, focusing on applications that demand high energy and light weight (“EFB”); and
 
 
·
Electric Fuel (E.F.L.) Ltd., located in Beit Shemesh, Israel, which produces water-activated battery (“WAB”) lifejacket lights for commercial aviation and marine applications, and which conducts our Electric Vehicle effort, focusing on obtaining and implementing demonstration projects in the U.S. and Europe, and on building broad industry partnerships that can lead to eventual commercialization of our Zinc-Air energy system for electric vehicles (“EFL”).
 
Overview of Results of Operations
 
We incurred significant operating losses for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2006 and for the first nine months of 2007. While we expect to continue to derive revenues from the


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sale of products that our subsidiaries manufacture and the services that they provide, there can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve or maintain profitability on a consistent basis.
 
In 2005 our net loss increased to $23.9 million on revenues of $49.0 million from $9.0 million on revenues of $50.0 million in 2004. About half of the 2005 loss was the result of impairments during 2005 of goodwill and other intangible assets in connection with our AoA subsidiary; the remainder of the increase in net loss was attributable to the factors cited below. In 2006, our net loss decreased to $15.6 million on revenues of $43.1 million. In the first nine months of 2007 we had a net loss of $4.0 million on revenues of $40.0 million, compared to the first nine months of 2006, when we had a net loss of $13.5 million (before deemed dividend) on revenues of $29.0 million.
 
Acquisitions
 
In acquisitions of subsidiaries, part of the purchase price is allocated to intangible assets and goodwill. Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of subsidiaries is recorded based on the estimated expected life of the assets. Accordingly, for a period of time following an acquisition, we incur a non-cash charge related to amortization of intangible assets in the amount of a fraction (based on the useful life of the intangible assets) of the amount recorded as intangible assets. Such amortization charges will continue during 2007. We are required to review intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If we determine, through the impairment review process, that an intangible asset has been impaired, we must record the impairment charge in our statement of operations.
 
In the case of goodwill, the assets recorded as goodwill are not amortized; instead, we are required to perform an annual impairment review. If we determine, through the impairment review process, that goodwill has been impaired, we must record the impairment charge in our statement of operations.
 
As a result of the application of the above accounting rules, we incurred non-cash charges for amortization of intangible assets in the amount of $1.0 million during the first nine months of 2007.
 
Issuances of Restricted Shares, Options and Warrants
 
During 2006, we issued restricted shares to certain of our employees. These shares were issued as stock bonuses, and are restricted for a period of two years from the date of issuance. Relevant accounting rules provide that the aggregate amount of the difference between the purchase price of the restricted shares (in this case, generally zero) and the market price of the shares on the date of grant is taken as a general and administrative expense, amortized over the life of the period of the restriction.
 
As a result of the application of the above accounting rules, we incurred non-cash charges related to stock-based compensation for restricted stock in the amount of approximately $1.1 million during the first nine months of 2007.
 

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As a result of stock options and restricted stock granted to employees and directors and the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payments,” we incurred non-cash charges related to stock-based compensation for options in the amount of approximately $145,000 during the first nine months of 2007.
 
Overview of Operating Performance and Backlog
 
Overall, our net loss before minority interest earnings, earnings from affiliated company and tax expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $3.5 million on revenues of $40.0 million, compared to a net loss of $13.8 million on revenues of $29.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2006. As of September 30, 2007, our overall backlog totaled $50.9 million.
 
In our Simulation and Training Division, revenues increased from $16.4 million in the first nine months of 2006 to $17.8 million in the first nine months of 2007. As of September 30, 2007, our backlog for our Simulation and Training Division totaled $22.6 million.
 
In our Battery and Power Systems Division, revenues increased from $5.9 million in the first nine months of 2006 to approximately $8.1 million in the first nine months of 2007. As of September 30, 2007, our backlog for our Battery and Power Systems Division totaled $10.8 million.
 
In our Armor Division, revenues increased from $6.7 million during the first nine months of 2006 to $14.1 million during the first nine months of 2007. As of September 30, 2007, our backlog for our Armor Division totaled $17.5 million.
 
Functional Currency
 
We consider the United States dollar to be the currency of the primary economic environment in which we and our Israeli subsidiary EFL operate and, therefore, both we and EFL have adopted and are using the United States dollar as our functional currency. Transactions and balances originally denominated in U.S. dollars are presented at the original amounts. Gains and losses arising from non-dollar transactions and balances are included in net income.
 
The majority of financial transactions of our Israeli subsidiaries MDT and Epsilor are in New Israel Shekels (“NIS”) and a substantial portion of MDT’s and Epsilor’s costs is incurred in NIS. Management believes that the NIS is the functional currency of MDT and Epsilor. Accordingly, the financial statements of MDT and Epsilor have been translated into U.S. dollars. All balance sheet accounts have been translated using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Statement of operations amounts have been translated using the average exchange rate for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders’ equity.
 

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Results of Operations
 
Three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006.
 
Revenues. During the three months ended September 30, 2007, we (through our subsidiaries) recognized revenues as follows:
 
 
Ø
IES and FAAC recognized revenues from the sale of interactive use-of-force training systems, simulators, and maintenance services in connection with such systems.
 
 
Ø
MDT, MDT Armor and AoA recognized revenues from payments under vehicle armoring contracts, for service and repair of armored vehicles, and on sale of armoring products.
 
 
Ø
EFB and Epsilor recognized revenues from the sale of batteries, chargers and adapters to the military, and under certain development contracts with the U.S. Army.
 
 
Ø
EFL recognized revenues from the sale of water-activated battery (WAB) lifejacket lights.
 
Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2007 totaled $15.5 million, compared to $12.7 million in the comparable period in 2006, an increase of $2.7 million, or 21.5%. This increase was primarily attributable to the following factors:
 
 
Ø
Increased revenues from our Battery and Power Systems Division ($1.2 million more in the three months ended September 30, 2007 versus the three months ended September 30, 2006); and
 
 
Ø
Increased revenues from our Simulation and Training Division ($1.5 million more in the three months ended September 30, 2007 versus the three months ended September 30, 2006).
 
In the third quarter of 2007, revenues were $8.4 million for the Simulation and Training Division (compared to $7.0 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $1.4 million, or 21.4%, due primarily to increased sales of military vehicle simulators and use of force simulators); $3.0 million for the Battery and Power Systems Division (compared to $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $1.2 million, or 68.3%, due primarily to increased sales of Epsilor and EFB); and $4.0 million for the Armor Division (compared to $4.0 million in the third quarter of 2006, unchanged due to a delay in the receipt of the 2008 model platform for the David contract, which caused a slowdown of production).
 
Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues totaled $11.1 million during the third quarter of 2007, compared to $8.7 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $2.4 million, or 28.0%, due primarily to increases in sales in our Simulation and Training and our Battery divisions.
 

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Direct expenses for the third quarter of 2007 were $6.7 million for the Simulation and Training Division (compared to $5.2 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $1.4 million , or 27.4%, due primarily to increased revenues); $3.0 million for the Battery and Power Systems Division (compared to $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $1.0 million, or 49.3%, due primarily to increased revenues); and $4.5 million for the Armor Division (compared to $3.6 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $946,000, or 26.3%, due primarily to increased labor costs).
 
Amortization of intangible assets. Amortization of intangible assets totaled $308,000 in the third quarter of 2007, compared to $433,000 in the third quarter of 2006, a decrease of $125,000, or 28.9%, due primarily to completion in 2006 of the amortization of certain intangible assets at our AoA subsidiary.
 
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2007 were $492,000, compared to $714,000 during the third quarter of 2006, a decrease of $223,000, or 31.2%. This decrease was primarily attributable to a change in the timing of expenses compared to last year.
 
Selling and marketing expenses. Selling and marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2007 were $906,000, compared to $852,000 the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $54,000, or 6.3%. This increase was primarily attributable to the overall increase in revenues and their associated sales and marketing expenses.
 
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2007 were $3.3 million, compared to $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $426,000, or 14.8%. This increase was primarily attributable to stock compensation expense incurred in respect of initial and annual grants of restricted shares to our directors and a grant of restricted shares to one of our officers pursuant to the terms of that officer’s employment agreement.
 
Financial expenses, net. Financial expenses totaled approximately $80,000 in the third quarter of 2007, compared to $375,000 in the third quarter of 2006, a decrease of $295,000, or 78.6%. The difference was due primarily to decreased interest related to our convertible notes that were issued in September 2006 as a result of payments of principal during 2006, and financial expenses in 2006 related to repayment by forced conversion of our convertible notes at an 8% discount to average market price as provided under the terms of the convertible notes, that did not occur to the same extent in the third quarter of 2007.
 
Income taxes. We and certain of our subsidiaries incurred net operating losses during the three months ended September 30, 2007 and accordingly, no provision for income taxes was recorded. With respect to some of our subsidiaries that operated at a net profit during 2007, we were able to offset federal taxes against our accumulated loss carry forward. We recorded a total of $123,000 in tax expense in the third quarter of 2007, compared to a total of $35,000 in tax credits in the third quarter of 2006 These expenses and credits relate primarily to state and local taxes.
 

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Net loss. Due to the factors cited above, net loss decreased from $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2006 to $783,000 in the third quarter of 2007, a decrease of $282,000, or 26.5%.
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
 
Revenues. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, we (through our subsidiaries) recognized revenues as follows:
 
 
Ø
IES and FAAC recognized revenues from the sale of interactive use-of-force training systems, simulators, and from the provision of maintenance services in connection with such systems.
 
 
Ø
MDT, MDT Armor and AoA recognized revenues from payments under vehicle armoring contracts, for service and repair of armored vehicles, and on sale of armoring products.
 
 
Ø
EFB and Epsilor recognized revenues from the sale of batteries, chargers and adapters to the military, and under certain development contracts with the U.S. Army.
 
 
Ø
EFL recognized revenues from the sale of water-activated battery (WAB) lifejacket lights.
 
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 totaled $40.0 million, compared to $29.0 million in the comparable period in 2006, an increase of $11.0 million, or 37.8%. This increase was primarily attributable to the following factors:
 
 
Ø
Increased revenues from our Armor Division ($7.4 million more in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 versus the nine months ended September 30, 2006);
 
 
Ø
Increased revenues from our Battery and Power Systems Division ($2.2 million more in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 versus the nine months ended September 30, 2006); and
 
 
Ø
Increased revenues from our Simulation and Training Division ($1.4 million more in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 versus the nine months ended September 30, 2006).
 
In the first nine months of 2007, revenues were $17.8 million for the Simulation and Training Division (compared to $16.4 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $1.4 million, or 8.8%, due primarily to increased sales of military vehicle simulators and use of force simulators); $8.1 million for the Battery and Power Systems Division (compared to $5.9 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $2.2 million, or 36.6%, due primarily to increased sales of our battery products at Epsilor and EFB); and $14.1 million for the Armor Division (compared to $6.7 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $7.4 million, or 110.0%, due primarily to increased revenues from MDT and MDT Armor, mostly in respect of orders for the “David” Armored Vehicle).
 

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Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues totaled $27.8 million during the first nine months of 2007, compared to $21.4 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $6.4 million, or 29.8%, due primarily to production of the “David” Armored Vehicle in our Armor Division. Cost of revenues did not increase proportionally to revenues due to an increase in margins from a change in the mix of products and customers in 2007 in comparison to 2006.
 
Direct expenses for the first nine months of 2007 were $14.8 million for the Simulation and Training Division (compared to $13.6 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $1.1 million, or 8.3%, due primarily to increased revenues); $7.7 million for the Battery and Power Systems Division (compared to $6.2 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $1.5 million, or 23.6%, due primarily to increased revenues); and $13.0 million for the Armor Division (compared to $7.7 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $5.3 million, or 68.4%, due primarily to production of the “David” Armored Vehicle).
 
Amortization of intangible assets. Amortization of intangible assets totaled $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2007, compared to $1.4 million in the first nine months of 2006, a decrease of $360,000, or 25.6%, due primarily to completion in 2006 of the amortization of certain intangible assets at our AoA subsidiary.
 
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses for the first nine months of 2007 were $1.4 million, compared to $1.2 million during the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $179,000, or 14.5%. This increase was primarily attributable to increases in expenses at Epsilor and EFL for design improvements and at FAAC for expenses associated with the improvements to the Company’s simulator products.
 
Selling and marketing expenses. Selling and marketing expenses for the first nine months of 2007 were $3.0 million, compared to $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $399,000, or 15.3%. This increase was primarily attributable to the overall increase in revenues and their associated sales and marketing expenses.
 
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the first nine months of 2007 were $9.7 million compared to $9.1 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $534,000, or 5.9%. This increase was primarily attributable to stock compensation expense incurred in respect of restricted shares granted to the executive officers of the Company offset by a reduction in other corporate expenses.
 
Financial expenses, net. Financial expenses totaled approximately $707,000 in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $6.8 million in the first nine months of 2006, a decrease of $6.1 million, or 89.7%. The difference was due primarily to decreased interest related to our convertible notes that were issued in September 30, 2006 as a result of payments of principal during 2006, and financial expenses in 2006 related to repayment by forced conversion of our convertible notes at an 8% discount to average market price as provided under the terms of the convertible notes that did not occur to the same extent in the first nine months of 2007.
 
Income taxes. We and certain of our subsidiaries incurred net operating losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and accordingly, no provision for income taxes was recorded. With respect to some of our subsidiaries that operated at a net profit during 2007, we


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were able to offset federal taxes against our accumulated loss carry forward. We recorded a total of $298,000 in tax expense in the first nine months of 2007, compared to $19,000 in tax expense in the first nine months of 2006. These expenses relate primarily to state and local taxes.
 
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets. Current accounting standards require us to test goodwill for impairment at least annually, and between annual tests in certain circumstances; when we determine goodwill is impaired, it must be written down, rather than being amortized as previous accounting standards required. Goodwill is tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of our reportable units with their carrying value. Fair value is determined using discounted cash flows. Significant estimates used in the methodologies include estimates of future cash flows, future short-term and long-term growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and estimates of market multiples for the reportable units. We performed the required annual impairment test of goodwill, based on our management’s projections and using expected future discounted operating cash flows. We did not identify any impairment of goodwill during the first nine months of 2007. In the corresponding period of 2006, we identified in AoA an impairment of goodwill in the amount of $204,000.
 
Net loss. Due to the factors cited above, net loss decreased from $13.5 million in the first nine months of 2006 to $4.0 million in the first nine months of 2007, a decrease of $9.5 million, or 70.6%. (Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $13.9 million in 2006, due to a deemed dividend that was recorded in the amount of $434,000 in 2006 due to the repricing of existing warrants and the issuance of new warrants.)
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
As of September 30, 2007, we had $1.7 million in cash, $248,000 in restricted collateral securities and restricted held-to-maturity securities due within one year, $1.5 million in an escrow receivable, and $45,000 in available-for-sale marketable securities, as compared to December 31, 2006, when we had $2.4 million in cash, $649,000 in restricted collateral securities and restricted held-to-maturity securities due within one year, $1.5 million in an escrow receivable and $41,000 in available-for-sale marketable securities.
 
We used available funds in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 primarily for sales and marketing, continued research and development expenditures, and other working capital needs. We increased our investment in fixed assets (including the purchase of two buildings in Alabama) during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 by $2.4 million over the investment as at December 31, 2006. Our net fixed assets amounted to $4.6 million at quarter end.
 
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $885,000 and $2.4 million, respectively, a decrease of $1.5 million.
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was ($2.2) million and $1.8 million, a increase of $4.0 million. This increase was primarily the result of the change in restricted securities and deposits.
 

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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $2.4 million and $(563,000), respectively. This increase was primarily due to an increase in long term debt and short term borrowings.
 
As of September 30, 2007, we had (based on the contractual amount of the debt and not on the accounting valuation of the debt, not taking into consideration trade payables, other accounts payables and accrued severance pay) approximately $6.2 million in bank debt outstanding, and approximately $5.0 million in short-term debt.
 
Based on our internal forecasts, which are subject to all of the reservations regarding “forward-looking statements” set forth above, we believe that our present cash position, anticipated cash flows from operations, lines of credit and anticipated additions to paid-in capital should be sufficient to satisfy our current estimated cash requirements through the remainder of the year. This belief is based on certain earnout and other assumptions that our management and our subsidiaries managers believe to be reasonable, some of which are subject to the risk factors detailed under “Risk Factors” in Item IA of Part II, below and in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, as amended, including without limitation (i) that the severance and retirement benefits that we owe to certain of our senior executives will not have to be paid ahead of their anticipated schedule, and (ii) that no other earnout payments to the former shareholder of AoA will be required in excess of the funds being held by him in escrow to secure such earnout obligations. In this connection, we note that from time to time our working capital needs are partially dependent on our subsidiaries’ lines of credit. In the event that we are unable to continue to make use of our subsidiaries’ lines of credit for working capital on economically feasible terms, our business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.
 
Over the long term, we will need to become profitable, at least on a cash-flow basis, and maintain that profitability in order to avoid future capital requirements. Additionally, we would need to raise additional capital in order to fund any future acquisitions.
 
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
 
Interest Rate Risk
 
It is our policy not to enter into interest rate derivative financial instruments, except for hedging of foreign currency exposures discussed below. We do not currently have any significant interest rate exposure.
 
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
 
Since a significant part of our sales and expenses are denominated in U.S. dollars, we have experienced only insignificant foreign exchange gains and losses to date, and do not expect to incur significant gains and losses in 2007. Certain of our research, development and production activities are carried out by our Israeli subsidiary, EFL, at its facility in Beit Shemesh, and accordingly we have sales and expenses in NIS. Additionally, our MDT and Epsilor subsidiaries operate primarily in NIS. However, the majority of our sales are made outside Israel in U.S.


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dollars, and a substantial portion of our costs are incurred in U.S. dollars. Therefore, our functional currency is the U.S. dollar.
 
While we conduct our business primarily in U.S. dollars, some of our agreements are denominated in foreign currencies, and we occasionally hedge part of the risk of a devaluation of the U.S dollar, which could have an adverse effect on the revenues that we incur in foreign currencies. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes
 
ITEM 4T.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As of September 30, 2007, our management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures related to the recording, processing, summarization, and reporting of information in our periodic reports that we file with the SEC. These disclosure controls and procedures are intended to ensure that material information relating to us, including our subsidiaries, is made known to our management, including these officers, by other of our employees, and that this information is recorded, processed, summarized, evaluated, and reported, as applicable, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Due to the inherent limitations of control systems, not all misstatements may be detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Any system of controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can at best provide only reasonable assurance that the objective of the system are met and management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. Our controls and procedures are intended to provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the above objectives have been met.
 
Based on their evaluations, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer were able to conclude that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) were effective as of September 30, 2007 to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.
 
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
 
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter to which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 

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PART II
 
 
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
 
Class Action Litigation
 
In May 2007, two purported class action complaints (the “Complaint”) were filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against us and certain of our officers and directors. These two cases were consolidated in June 2007. A similar case filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in March 2007 was withdrawn by the plaintiff in June 2007. The Complaint seeks class status on behalf of all persons who purchased our securities between November 9, 2004 and November 14, 2005 (the “Period”) and alleges violations by us and certain of our officers and directors of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, primarily related to our acquisition of Armour of America in 2005 and certain public statements made by us with respect to our business and prospects during the Period. The Complaint also alleges that we did not have adequate systems of internal operational or financial controls, and that our financial statements and reports were not prepared in accordance with GAAP and SEC rules. The Complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages. A lead plaintiff has been named, and the plaintiff’s consolidated amended complaint was filed in September 2007. Our motion to dismiss is due by the end of November 2007, but a decision on our motion is not expected until mid-2008.
 
Although the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined with certainty, we believe that the allegations stated in the Complaint are without merit and we and our officers and directors named in the Complaint intend to defend ourselves vigorously against such allegations.
 
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS.
 
The following factors, among others, which contain material changes from risk factors as previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 and our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made in this report and presented elsewhere by management from time to time.
 
Business-Related Risks
 
We have had a history of losses and may incur future losses.
 
We were incorporated in 1990 and began our operations in 1991. We have funded our operations principally from funds raised in each of the initial public offering of our common stock in February 1994; through subsequent public and private offerings of our common stock and equity and debt securities convertible or exercisable into shares of our common stock; research contracts and supply contracts; funds received under research and development grants from the Government of Israel; and sales of products that we and our subsidiaries manufacture. We have incurred significant net losses since our inception. Additionally, as of September 30, 2007, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $162.5 million. In an effort to reduce operating expenses and maximize available resources, we have consolidated certain of our subsidiaries, shifted personnel and reassigned responsibilities. We have also substantially reduced certain senior employee salaries during 2005, cut directors’ fees in 2005, 2006 and the first four months of 2007, and taken a


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variety of other measures to limit spending and will continue to assess our internal processes to seek additional cost-structure improvements. Although we believe that such steps will help to reduce our operating expenses and maximize our available resources, there can be no assurance that we will ever be able to achieve or maintain profitability consistently or that our business will continue to exist.
 
Market-Related Risks
 
A substantial number of our shares are available for sale in the public market and sales of those shares could adversely affect our stock price.
 
Sales of a substantial number of shares of common stock into the public market, or the perception that those sales could occur, could adversely affect our stock price or could impair our ability to obtain capital through an offering of equity securities. As of November 5, 2007, we had 13,154,819 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. Of these shares, most are freely transferable without restriction under the Securities Act of 1933 or pursuant to effective resale registration statements, and a substantial portion of the remaining shares may be sold subject to the volume restrictions, manner-of-sale provisions and other conditions of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933.
 
ITEM 4.
 
Reference is made to the information contained in the Current Report on Form 8-K that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2007.
 
ITEM 6.
 
The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report:
 
Exhibit Number
  
Description
31.1    
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1    
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2    
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


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SIGNATURES

 
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.
 
Dated:  November 14, 2007

 
AROTECH CORPORATION
 
 
  
 
By:
/s/ Robert S. Ehrlich
   
Name:
Robert S. Ehrlich
   
Title:
Chairman and CEO
     
(Principal Executive Officer)



 
By:
/s/ Thomas J. Paup
   
Name:
Thomas J. Paup
   
Title:
Vice President – Finance and CFO
     
(Principal Financial Officer)


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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit Number
  
Description
31.1    
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1    
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2    
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002