6-K

FORM 6 – K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer

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

For the Month of November 2009

B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)

20 Freiman Street, Rishon LeZion, 75100, Israel
(Address of Principal Corporate Offices)

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The GAAP financial statements included in the press release that is attached hereto are hereby incorporated by reference into all effective Registration Statements, filed by us under the Securities Act of 1933, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2009

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.

B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd.
(Registrant)


By: /s/ Eyal Cohen
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Eyal Cohen
CFO

Dated: November 10, 2009



B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2009

RISHON LEZION, Israel, November 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. (“BOS” or the “Company”) (NasdaqCM:BOSC) a leading provider of comprehensive RFID, mobile and supply chain solutions, with operations in Israel and the United States, today reported its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Financial highlights for the third quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2009 (NON-GAAP):

  Revenues for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 amounted to $8.0 million and $25.1 million respectively, compared to $13.4 million and $41.4 million in the comparable periods in 2008.

  EBITDA for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 amounted to ($928,000) and ($1.6) million respectively, compared to ($110,000) and $468,000 in the comparable periods in 2008.

  The Company’s backlog is showing signs of recovery and amounted to $9.9 million in the third quarter of 2009, compared to $8.9 million in the second quarter.

  The Company is implementing cost reduction measures in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Revenues for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 amounted to $8.0 million and $25.1 million respectively, compared to $13.4 million and $41.4 million respectively, in the comparable periods in 2008. The significant reduction in revenues is mainly attributed to the global economic crises.

Revenues for the third quarter of 2009 remain at a similar level to those of the second quarter of 2009, which is a sign of stability after revenues fell consecutively in the first two quarters of 2009.

The Company’s management said that it is encouraged by the growth of its backlog during the third quarter of 2009. The Company’s backlog dropped from a level of $12.1 million as of September 30, 2008 to $8.9 million as of June 30, 2009, but as of September 30, 2009, backlog increased to $9.9 million, and the trend continued in October 2009.



In the first quarter of 2009, the Company implemented cost reduction measures, which included a reduction of 19% (29 employees) of the workforce. The drop in revenues in the first nine months of 2009 was stronger than the Company anticipated. BOS is now in the process of implementing additional cost-cutting measures, including an additional reduction of 14% (17 employees) of its workforce.

“We believe that the recent sign of recovery in our backlog and the cost reduction program we are putting into place will improve our financial results going forward,” said acting CEO Yuval Viner.

Review of results on a GAAP basis:

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2009 includes an inventory write-off in the amount of $1.3 million resulting from the overall global economic conditions and its impact on the Company’s business operations. As a result, gross margin as a percentage of revenues was reduced to 5.1% in the third quarter, down from 22% in the same period last year.

Operating loss for the third quarter and for the first nine months of 2009 amounted to $2.5 million and $4.9 million respectively, compared to operating losses of $409,000 and $576,000 for the same periods in 2008, respectively. The Company’s operating loss for the first nine months of year 2009 includes an impairment of goodwill in the amount of $1.2 million.

Other expenses for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 amounted to $59,000 and $304,000 respectively, which consisted primarily of a further impairment of the Company’s investment in New World Brands Inc. (OTC BB: NWBD.OB) in which BOS holds less than 20%.

Net loss for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 amounted to $2.7 million and $5.8 million respectively, compared to net loss of $830,000 and $909,000 in the comparable periods in 2008, respectively.

As of September 30, 2009, cash and cash equivalents were $1.7 million and short term bank loans amounted to $12.9 million.

Following the financial results of the third quarter, the Company is not in line with its’ financial covenants with its banks, and is currently discussing with the banks waivers and a redefinition of new financial covenants. As a result, long term bank loans in the amount of $1 million as of September 30, 2009, are presented under short term bank loans.

On August 20, 2009 we announced that we closed a $2.4 million convertible loan financing with several lenders including Catalyst Private Equity Partners (Israel) II L.P., Telegraph Hill Capital Fund I, LLC, certain existing shareholders and members of its management.

“Our performance in the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 was adversely affected by the global economic slowdown. Therefore, we have accelerated the implementation of a cost reduction program, which is already resulting in improved operating efficiency,” said acting CEO Yuval Viner.



“Equally important, we are putting in place an integration plan between the supply chain and RFID & mobile divisions in order to optimize the allocation of our resources amongst our divisions. We expect this will lead to better performance for the BOS group. We are also optimistic that the growth in backlog, compared to the first two quarters of 2009 is a sign that recovery is starting,” said Avidan Zelicovsky, acting President.

Edouard Cukierman, Chairman, added: “In addition to these measures, due to our growing product portfolio and expertise in the RFID market, we are well positioned to increase revenues and improve our operating results.”

About BOS
B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. (NasdaqCM) is a leading provider of RFID, mobile and supply chain solutions to global enterprises. BOS’ proprietary BOServer, BOSaNova, RFID, mobile and supply chain offerings are being used to improve the efficiency of enterprise logistics and organizational monitoring and control systems of over 2,000 customers worldwide. With BOS solutions, companies are enhancing the automation of various aspects of their supply chain, improving asset tracking, and managing real-time business data, all crucial to improving margins in today’s competitive marketplace.

For more information, please visit: http://www.boscorporate.com

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

BOS reports financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and herein provides some non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for, GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are intended to supplement the Company’s presentation of its financial results that are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses the non-GAAP measures presented to evaluate and manage the Company’s operations internally. The Company is also providing this information to assist investors in performing additional financial analysis that is consistent with financial models developed by research analysts who follow the Company. The reconciliation set forth below is provided in accordance with Regulation G and reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.



Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of BOS. These risk factors and uncertainties include, amongst others, the dependency of sales being generated from one or few major customers, the uncertainty of our being able to maintain current gross profit margins, inability to keep up or ahead of technology and to succeed in a highly competitive industry, inability to maintain marketing and distribution arrangements and to expand our overseas markets, uncertainty with respect to the prospects of legal claims against BOS, the effect of exchange rate fluctuations and general worldwide economic conditions; and additional risks and uncertainties detailed in BOS’s periodic reports and registration statements filed with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission. BOS undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Nine months ended
September 30,

Three months ended
September 30,

2009
2008
2009
2008
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
 
Revenues     $ 25,096   $ 39,347   $ 8,043   $ 13,433  
Cost of revenues    20,563    30,645    7,630    10,461  




Gross profit    4,533    8,702    413    2,972  




   
Operating costs and expenses:  
  Research and development    497    781    136    257  
   Sales and marketing    6,476    7,124    2,260    2,569  
   General and administrative    1,284    1,373    526    555  
   Impairment of goodwill    1,218    -    -    -  




Total operating costs and expenses    9,475    9,278    2,922    3,381  




   
Operating loss    (4,942 )  (576 )  (2,509 )  (409 )
Financial expenses, net    (524 )  (539 )  (262 )  (250 )
Other expenses net    (304 )  (245 )  (59 )  (245 )




Loss before taxes on income    (5,770 )  (1,360 )  (2,830 )  (904 )
(Taxes on income) tax benefit    (67 )  451    125    74  




Net income (loss)   $ (5,837 ) $ (909 ) $ (2,705 ) $ (830 )




   
Basic net income (loss) per share   $ (0.45 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (0.07 )




Diluted net income (loss) per share   $ (0.45 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (0.07 )




   
Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic  
  net earnings per share    13,027,514    11,627,232    13,027,514    12,379,656  




Weighted average number of shares used in computing  
  diluted net earnings per share    13,027,514    11,627,232    13,027,514    12,379,656  







CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(U.S. dollars in thousands)

September 30,
2009

December 31,
2008

(Unaudited) (Audited)
 
ASSETS            
   
CURRENT ASSETS:  
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 1,708   $ 1,637  
Trade receivables, net    8,356    13,314  
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses    1,123    1,155  
Inventories    10,689    10,346  


Total current assets    21,876    26,452  


   
LONG-TERM ASSETS:  
Severance pay fund    657    652  
Investment in other companies    579    882  
Deferred charges    160    -  
Deferred tax    264    452  


Total long-term assets    1,660    1,986  


   
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET    1,235    1,128  
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET    2,136    2,418  
GOODWILL    4,191    5,361  


Total assets   $ 31,098   $ 37,345  


   
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:  
Short-term bank loans and current maturities   $ 12,969   $ 10,299  
Trade payables    5,090    6,458  
Employees and payroll accruals    647    843  
Deferred revenues    468    826  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities    2,142    3,111  


Total Current Liabilities    21,316    21,537  


   
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:  
Long-term bank loans, net of current maturities    -    2,256  
Deferred taxes    450    541  
Accrued severance pay    814    929  
Convertible notes, net of current maturities    1,834    -  
Other long-term liabilities    -    838  


Total long-term liabilities    3,098    4,564  


   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    6,684    11,244  


Total liabilities and shareholder's equity   $ 31,098   $ 37,345  





RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three months ended September 30,
2009
2008
GAAP
(as reported)

Adjustments
Non-GAAP
Non-GAAP
(Unaudited)
 
Revenues     $ 8,043   $ -   $ 8,043   $ 13,433  
Gross profit    413    (2)a, 1,258d    1,669    2,977  
   
Operating costs and expenses:  
  Research and development    136    -    136    257  
  Sales and marketing    2,260    (97)a, (119)b    2,044    2,428  
  General and administrative    526    (54)b    472    455  




Total operating costs and expenses    2,922    (270 )  2,652    3,140  




   
Operating income (loss)    (2,509 )  1,526    (983 )  (163 )
Financial expenses, net    (262 )  57e    (205 )  (250 )
Other income    (59 )  59c    -    -  




Income (loss) before taxes on income    (2,830 )  1,642    (1,188 )  (413 )
(Taxes on income) tax benefit    125    (13)a    112    45  




Net income (loss)   $ (2,705 ) $ 1,629   $ (1,076 ) $ (368 )




   
Basic net income per share   $ (0.21 )      $ (0.08 ) $ (0.03 )



Diluted net income per share   $ (0.21 )      $ (0.08 ) $ (0.03 )



   
Weighted average number of shares used in computing  
  basic net income per share    13,027,514         13,027,514    12,379,656  



Weighted average number of shares used in computing  
  diluted net income per share    13,027,514         13,027,514    12,379,656  




  Notes to the reconciliation:
  a – Amortization of intangible assets and its related tax benefit.
  b – Stock based compensation.
  c – Impairment related to investment in Companies.
  d – Inventory write-off.
  e – Amortization expenses related to convertible note.



RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Nine months ended September 30,
2009
2008
GAAP
(as reported)

Adjustments
Non-GAAP
Non-GAAP
(Unaudited)
 
Revenues     $ 25,096   $ -   $ 25,096   $ 41,422  
Gross profit    4,533    (5)a, 1,202d    5,730    9,273  
   
Operating costs and expenses:  
  Research and development    497    -    497    781  
  Sales and marketing    6,476    (291)a, (335)b    5,850    7,137  
  General and administrative    1,284    (115)b    1,169    1,065  
  Impairment of goodwill    1,218    (1,218 )  -    -  




Total operating costs and expenses    9,475    (1,959 )  7,516    8,983  




   
Operating income (loss)    (4,942 )  3,156    (1,786 )  290  
Financial expenses, net    (524 )  57e    (467 )  (524 )
Other income    (304 )  304    -    -  




Income (loss) before taxes on income    (5,770 )  3,517    (2,253 )  (234 )
(Taxes on income) tax benefit    (67 )  (20)a    (87 )  356  




Net income (loss)   $ (5,837 ) $ 3,497   $ (2,340 ) $ 122  




   
Basic net income (loss) per share   $ (0.45 )      $ (0.18 ) $ 0.01  



Diluted net income (loss) per share   $ (0.45 )      $ (0.18 ) $ 0.01  



   
Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic  
  net income (loss) per share    13,027,514         13,027,514    11,627,232  



Weighted average number of shares used in computing  
  diluted net income (loss) per share    13,027,514         13,027,514    11,703,529  




  Notes to the reconciliation:
  a – Amortization of intangible assets and its related tax benefit.
  b – Stock based compensation.
  c – Impairment related to investment in Companies.
  d – Inventory write-off.
  e – Amortization expenses related to convertible note.



RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS
CONDENSED EBITDA FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Nine months ended
September 30,

Three months ended
September 30,

2009
2008
2009
2008
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
 
Net loss Non-GAAP from continuing                    
operations   $ (2,340 ) $ 122   $ (1,076 ) $ (368 )
   
Non GAAP adjustment:  
Financial expenses, net    467    524    205    250  
Depreciation    156    178    55    53  
Tax on income    87    (356 )  (112 )  (45 )




EBITDA   $ (1,630 ) $ 468   $ (928 ) $ (110 )





Contact:
B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd.
Mr. Eyal Cohen, CFO
+972-3-954-1000
eyalc@boscom.com