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Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (NASDAQ: ITRN) is a mobility technology and telematics company focused on location-based services for connected vehicles and mobile assets. This news page aggregates company announcements, press releases and market updates so readers can follow how Ituran’s telematics services, OEM relationships and geographic footprint evolve over time.
According to its disclosures, Ituran provides stolen vehicle recovery, fleet management and mobile asset location and control services, as well as connected-car offerings for vehicles, cargo and personal security. News items frequently cover topics such as quarterly earnings results, subscriber growth, dividend declarations and cash flow trends, which are reported through press releases that are also furnished to the SEC on Form 6-K.
Because Ituran works closely with automotive and motorcycle manufacturers, many updates relate to OEM partnerships and new agreements. Recent examples include a multi-year service agreement with Renault in Latin America and strategic partnerships with Yamaha and BMW Motorrad in Brazil to integrate Ituran’s telematics services into motorcycles. These announcements help investors and observers understand how Ituran is expanding its presence in Latin America and the global two-wheel market.
Other recurring news themes include the performance and reach of Ituran’s stolen vehicle recovery network, the growth of its more than 2.5 million-subscriber base, and developments around its smart-mobility solution IturanMOB. Readers can also find notices about conference presentations, such as participation in the LD Micro Main Event, and scheduling of earnings conference calls. For anyone tracking ITRN stock, this page offers a centralized view of the company’s operational, financial and strategic updates.
Ituran Location and Control (Nasdaq: ITRN), a global leader in vehicle telematics, has announced its participation in the 15th Annual LD Micro Invitational investor conference in New York on April 9-10, 2025.
Mr. Ariad Sommer, CEO of Ituran USA, will deliver a presentation on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 9:00-9:25am ET in Track 1. The event will showcase prominent small-cap companies in half-hour segments and offer private one-on-one meeting opportunities.
Investors can watch the presentation virtually through a link on Ituran's website. Management will be available for one-on-one meetings throughout the conference day. Interested parties can schedule meetings through LD Micro representatives or by contacting Ituran's investor relations team at ituran@ekgir.com.
Ituran Location and Control (NASDAQ: ITRN) has announced a quarterly cash dividend distribution of $0.50 per share, totaling approximately $10 million. This represents a 25% increase in the quarterly dividend amount under the company's updated dividend policy.
The dividend will be paid on April 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 20, 2025, subject to a 25% tax rate. The company's financial position remains strong with $226.1 million in retained earnings prior to distribution, which will decrease to $216.1 million after the payout. As of December 31, 2024, Ituran maintained a cash balance of $77.4 million, current assets of $119.8 million (excluding cash), and current liabilities of $87.9 million.
Ituran Location and Control (NASDAQ: ITRN) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024. The company reached 2.409 million subscribers by year-end, adding 157,000 net subscribers during 2024.
Full year 2024 highlights include record revenue of $336.3 million (up 5% YoY), net income of $53.7 million (up 11%), and EBITDA of $91.3 million (up 5%). Q4 2024 showed revenue of $82.9 million (up 7% YoY), net income of $13.8 million (up 15%), and EBITDA of $22.5 million (up 3%).
The company announced two significant updates: increased subscriber growth expectations for 2025 to 180,000-200,000 net adds, and a 25% increase in quarterly dividend policy to $10 million ($0.50 per share). The company maintains a strong financial position with $77.4 million in cash and marketable securities.
Ituran Location and Control (NASDAQ: ITRN) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The company will host a video conference call via Zoom at 10am Eastern Time (7am Pacific Time, 5pm Israel time) on the same day. Management will present the results and answer investor questions during the call.
Participants must register through a provided Zoom link to join the conference call, which will be accessible via the Zoom app or telephone dial-in. A replay of the call will be available through the same link and on Ituran's website shortly after the call concludes.
Ituran Location and Control (Nasdaq: ITRN), a global leader in vehicle telematics, has announced its participation in two major investor conferences in New York City this January 2025. Deputy CEO Udi Mizrahi will present at the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Tuesday, January 14 at 11:45am Eastern Time, where management will also be available for virtual one-on-one meetings with investors.
Additionally, Mr. Mizrahi will participate in a panel discussion at the Freedom Capital Markets Israel Opportunities Event on Thursday, January 16, focusing on technology trends and investment themes in the connected car and transportation future. Investors interested in meeting with management during the Needham conference can schedule appointments through Needham representatives or by contacting Ituran's investor relations team at ituran@ekgir.com.
Ituran Location and Control (ITRN) announced that its Indian joint venture, Lumax Ituran Telematics, has successfully completed validation of its connected telematic devices with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV). The testing involved approximately 15,000+ vehicles operating in India, and Lumax-Ituran expects to continue selling tens of thousands of connected devices to DICV annually.
The devices will provide essential hardware for advanced telematics solutions, enabling future expansion into connected vehicle services. This partnership with DICV, a major global OEM, represents a significant milestone in Ituran's strategic expansion into India's automotive telematics sector.
Ituran Location and Control (NASDAQ: ITRN) announced a cash dividend of $0.39 per share, totaling $8 million. The dividend will be paid on January 8, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 23, 2024, with a 25% tax rate. The company's financial position shows strong fundamentals with retained earnings of $220.1 million (pre-distribution), cash balance of $67.5 million, current assets of $123.1 million (excluding cash), and minimal credit from banking institutions at $0.2 million. The Board confirmed this distribution won't affect the company's business operations or future plans.
Ituran Location and Control (NASDAQ: ITRN) reported strong Q3 2024 results with revenue reaching $83.5 million, up 3% year-over-year. Net income increased 9% to $13.7 million, while EBITDA grew 4% to $23.3 million. The subscriber base expanded by 40,000 to reach 2,369,000. The company declared an $8 million dividend ($0.39 per share). Management reiterated 2024 guidance, expecting EBITDA between $90-95 million and targeting over $100 million for 2025. Despite currency headwinds affecting dollar-denominated results, the company showed strong growth in local currencies, with revenues up 7% year-over-year.
Ituran Location and Control has signed a 5-year contract with Nissan Chile to provide Vehicle Location Unit (VLU) and telematics services, expanding their existing partnership from Mexico. The agreement includes pre-installation of VLU units in three Nissan models, with expected addition of tens of thousands of vehicles. Nissan customers will receive a one-year free trial of Ituran's services, including access to a Nissan-branded application, 24-hour contact center support, stolen vehicle recovery, and emergency services. The partnership demonstrates Nissan's satisfaction with Ituran's performance in Mexico and marks Ituran's strategic expansion in providing OEM services in the Chilean market.
Ituran Location and Control (Nasdaq: ITRN) announced that its subsidiary, Ituran Mexico, has been awarded Nissan's Supplier of the Year 2024 Regional Aftersales Accessory Parts award. The recognition highlights Ituran's excellence in on-time delivery, engineering capabilities, and problem-solving. Ituran's CEO, Eyal Sheratzky, expressed honor in receiving this prestigious award, emphasizing the company's commitment to OEM partners like Nissan.
The award validates Ituran's innovative telematics solutions, which provide enhanced vehicle tracking, fleet management, and aftersales support to OEMs. Ituran has expanded its offerings to include real-time data analytics and advanced connectivity features. The company continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies such as predictive analytics and AI-driven insights, reinforcing its market leadership and commitment to excellence in the global automotive industry.