FORM 6 – K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report on Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a – 16 or 15d – 16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Month of March, 2017

 

(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)

 

Gilat House, Yegia Kapayim Street

Daniv Park, Kiryat Arye, Petah Tikva, Israel

(Address of Principal Corporate Offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F  ☒   Form 40-F  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Yes ☐   No  ☒

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):   N/A

Attached hereto is Registrant’s press release dated March 30, 2017, announcing that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F containing audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

We consent to the incorporation by reference of the GAAP financial information included herein, in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-180552, 333-187021, 333-204867 and 333-210820).

 

Signaure

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.

 

	Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Registrant)
Dated March 30, 2017	By:	/s/ Yael Shofar
		Yael Shofar
		General Counsel

 

 

Gilat Announces Filing of 2016 Annual Report

 

Petah Tikva, Israel, March 29, 2017 -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F containing audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The annual report will be available on the Gilat website (www.gilat.com). Shareholders may receive a hard copy of the annual report free of charge upon request.

 

About Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With 30 years of experience, we design and manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our innovative technology. Delivering high value competitive solutions, our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform, high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC).

Gilat’s comprehensive solutions support multiple applications with a full portfolio of products to address key applications including broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise, in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and public safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private Equity Funds. For more information, please visit: www.gilat.com

 

Certain statements made herein that are not historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "estimate", "project", "intend", "expect", "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain market acceptance to Gilat's products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's international operations and its location in Israel. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason. For additional information regarding  these and other risks and uncertainties associated with Gilat's business, reference  is made to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Contact:

 

Gilat Satellite Networks

Doreet Oren

DoreetO@gilat.com

 

Comm-Partners LLC

June Filingeri, President

203-972-0186

junefil@optonline.net

 

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