AngioDynamics Reports Strong Fiscal Third Quarter Results

March 27, 2007 at 12:00 AM EDT
AngioDynamics Reports Strong Fiscal Third Quarter Results

AngioDynamics Reports Strong Fiscal Third Quarter Results

  • Net Sales Set New Quarterly Record


  • Strong Free Cash Flow Generation Continues


  • RITA Medical Acquisition Integration on Plan


  • FY 2007 Guidance Revised; Preliminary FY 2008 Guidance Provided


  • QUEENSBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2007--AngioDynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANGO), a leading provider of innovative medical devices used by interventional radiologists and surgeons for the minimally invasive treatment of cancer and peripheral vascular disease, today reported strong financial results for the 13 weeks ended March 3, 2007. Results for the quarter include five weeks of contribution from RITA Medical, which was acquired by AngioDynamics on January 29, 2007. Highlights of the fiscal third quarter include:



    • Achieved record net sales of $26.7 million, up 35.1 percent over the prior year's quarter


    • Completed the acquisition of RITA Medical Systems


    • Completed integration of RITA and AngioDynamics sales forces by end of February


    • Formed two product groups: Interventional and Oncology


    • On track to achieve $9 million in annualized cost savings


    • Recorded $12.6 million, net of tax, in one-time costs associated with acquisition of RITA Medical


    • Expanded Vascular Access Port Portfolio with Smart Port™ CT Introduction


    • Recorded a net loss on a GAAP basis of $(0.55) per basic and diluted share


    • Generated Adjusted Income, which excludes certain acquisition and non-cash expenses, of $0.18 per basic and diluted share.


    • Generated free cash flow of $3.3 million


    "We accomplished a great deal during the quarter," said Eamonn Hobbs, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We completed the acquisition of RITA Medical and successfully began integrating RITA's operations into AngioDynamics. The integration plan is on schedule, facilitated by the similar cultures and the highly complementary product lines of the two organizations. The operating synergies and resulting annualized cost savings of approximately $9 million that we envisioned last fall when we announced the acquisition are on schedule. We have completed the transition of both our product line and sales management and now have two product groups; Interventional and Oncology. This strategy is enabling us to focus on the significant market opportunities the combined Company is addressing.

    "During the quarter, most product lines generated strong sales growth, which reflects the effectiveness of our diversified product line strategy," Mr. Hobbs continued. "Leading the way in sales increases were the IGVA, PTA and Drainage product lines as well as the contribution from the acquired Oncology product lines. In particular, we generated exceptional growth from our Morpheus® PICC, Mariner™ angiographic and TOTAL ABSCESSION® drainage products.



    "We experienced slower than expected sales growth from the Venous products, Dialysis products and acquired RITA interventional products. We believe the biggest factor behind this slower growth was the delay in purchase making decisions created by the patent infringement trial involving our VenaCure® product line. The trial began on March 12th. Closing arguments were made yesterday and the jury deliberation has begun. We believe we presented a very strong case for the jury to rule favorably for AngioDynamics and expect VenaCure strong sales growth to resume in the fourth quarter.

    "Sotradecol® sales continue to be lower than we originally expected due to the residual activities surrounding compounding pharmacies for Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate (STS). We remain optimistic that the market remains very attractive and are making progress with our effort to educate physicians on the effects of using a non-FDA approved product in their clinical practice. In addition, the selling cycle of our Morpheus bedside insertion kit is proving to be longer than we anticipated. We have strategies in place to build momentum with both Sotradecol and Morpheus bedside insertion kits, and with the trial behind us, we are quite optimistic about our overall fourth quarter and fiscal 2008 growth opportunities," said Mr. Hobbs.

    Supplemental schedules, including costs associated with the acquisition of RITA, an allocation of stock-based compensation expense in net income, and a reconciliation of net income to adjusted income are provided at the conclusion of this news release.

    Net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 were $26.7 million, an increase of 35.1 percent compared with net sales of $19.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. Interventional product sales, which include the Company's Angiographic, Thrombolytic, Dialysis, IGVA, PTA, Venous and Drainage product lines, totaled $24.5 million while Oncology product sales, which include the RFA, Embolization and Surgical Resection product lines acquired in the RITA transaction, totaled $2.2 million for the period since the acquisition's closing on January 29, 2007. RITA's Port product line, Hemodialysis Catheter, Venous Catheter, Needles and PICCs are now part of the Company's Interventional group.

    Gross profit rose 38.1 percent to $15.9 million from $11.5 million in the year-ago quarter. Stock-based compensation included in cost of goods sold for these periods was $128,000 and $13,000, respectively. Gross margins were 59.6 percent compared with 58.4 percent in the third quarter of 2006 and 58.5 percent in the second quarter of 2007, driven by strong sales of high-margin products and the one-month contribution from RITA Medical product lines. Excluding amortization expense on the stepped-up basis of inventory acquired in the RITA transaction, gross profit totaled $16.2 million, representing a gross margin of 60.8 percent.

    The Company recorded an operating loss of $10.5 million, which includes in-process R&D expense of $12.1 million associated with the RITA Medical acquisition. Excluding this and other one-time operating costs related to the acquisition of RITA Medical, (net of operating losses generated from RITA product lines), operating profit for the fiscal third quarter was $2.5 million compared with $2.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. Expense for stock-based compensation impacted operating expenses by $884,000 and $91,000 in the third quarters of 2007 and 2006, respectively.



    Other income increased to $1,045,000 in the third quarter of 2007, compared with $224,000 in the prior year period, from increased interest income on the Company's cash and investments.

    The Company recorded a net loss of $10.4 million, or $0.55 per basic and diluted share, which includes the in-process R&D charge noted above of $12.1 million and stock-based compensation expense of roughly $686,000 net of tax. In the prior year period, net income was $1.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share. The Company generated adjusted income, a non-GAAP measurement which excludes stock-based compensation, amortization from acquired intangibles, and one-time acquisition costs, net of applicable income taxes, of $3.4 million, or $0.18 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2007. In the prior year period, adjusted income was $2.0 million, or $0.15 per diluted share.

    Free cash flow rose 236 percent to $3.3 million from $1.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006.

    Cash and marketable securities totaled $67.0 million compared with $89.8 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Accounts receivable were $18.9 million compared with $13.5 million at June 3, 2006. Net inventory totaled $27.3 million compared with $16.0 million. Long-term debt stood at $17.2 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2007.

    Fiscal Fourth Quarter Guidance

    "Looking ahead to the fiscal fourth quarter, we are beginning to benefit from our organization's focus on the Oncology and Interventional product groups, as well as continuing to execute our integration plan," said Mr. Hobbs. "As a result, revenues for the period are expected to be approximately $40 to $43 million. The Interventional product group is expected to generate revenue of approximately $32 to $34 million while revenue from Oncology product group should be approximately $8 to $9 million. Our gross margin for the fiscal fourth quarter will be impacted by the accounting principles requiring RITA inventory to be recorded at the fair value of the inventory at the date of the closing of the acquisition. This revaluation, or step-up in value, of the assets assigns a fair value to the inventory versus the historical cost of the inventory. Due to this revaluation of RITA's inventory relative to the historical cost basis, we expect to incur a one time inventory step-up in value charge during the fiscal fourth quarter that will reduce gross profit for the fiscal fourth quarter by approximately $900,000. As a result, gross margin as a percent of sales for the fiscal fourth quarter is expected to be approximately 58.7 percent, versus nearly 61 percent without the charge."



    The Company has also recently received the preliminary valuation analysis of the RITA Medical acquisition as determined by the Company's independent valuation firm. As a result of this preliminary analysis, amortizable intangible assets have increased by $1.4 million from the original estimate of $41.5 million, and the analysis determined that the intangible assets have a five year shorter useful life than was originally estimated by the independent valuation firm in November 2006. The analysis will result in higher than anticipated amortization expense of approximately $0.01 per share per quarter, beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. As a result, EPS and adjusted income per share for the fourth quarter is anticipated to be approximately $0.13 and $0.25 per share on a diluted share count of 24.6 million.

    Fiscal 2008 Guidance

    "As we begin Fiscal 2008 in June, several positive trends should be taking hold," added Mr. Hobbs. "During the fiscal fourth quarter we will begin selling the Smart Port CT, which virtually doubles our market opportunity with an extremely value added product, and we'll be introducing an exciting new addition to our PTA product line with the full market release of Profiler. These new additions, plus the expanded sales potential created by our transitioned sales organization, and the end of the market uncertainty created by the patent litigation position us for full year revenue growth of approximately 55 to 60 percent over fiscal 2007. Our goal is to move overall gross margins to approximately 61 to 62 percent. Our current goal is to generate in excess of $30 million in free cash flow during fiscal 2008. All in all, we are quite excited about our potential to generate increasing revenue and earnings in both the fourth quarter and year ahead," concluded Mr. Hobbs.

    Conference Call Information

    AngioDynamics management will host a conference call to discuss this announcement today beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. To participate in the call, please dial (800) 798-2801 from the U.S. or (617) 614-6205 from outside the U.S. Please enter passcode 49311604.

    A telephone replay of the call will be available from 6:30 p.m. Eastern time today through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on April 3, 2007 by dialing (888) 286-8010 from the U.S. or (617) 801-6888 from outside the U.S., and entering the passcode 50281930.



    In addition, individuals can listen to the call on the Internet by visiting the investor relations portion of the Company's Web site at www.angiodynamics.com. A recording of the conference call will be archived there for 12 months.

    Use of Non-GAAP Measures

    Management uses non-GAAP measures to establish operational goals, and believes that non-GAAP measures may assist investors in analyzing the underlying trends in the Company's business over time. Investors should consider these non-GAAP measures in addition to, not as a substitute for or as superior to, financial reporting measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. In this news release, the Company has reported non-GAAP measures, adjusted income and free cash flow. Adjusted income excludes certain expenses relating to the acquisition of RITA Medical, Inc. and stock-based compensation expense, but includes assumed taxes on net income using a 38 percent tax rate, where applicable. Free cash flow is defined as net income plus depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation, less unfunded capital expenditures. Management uses these measures in its internal analysis and review of operational performance. Management believes that these measures provide investors with useful information in comparing the Company's performance over different periods, particularly when comparing this period to periods in which the Company did not incur any expenses relating to these activities or items. By using these non-GAAP measures, management believes that investors get a better picture of the performance of the Company's underlying business. Management encourages investors to review the Company's net loss prepared in accordance with GAAP to understand the Company's performance taking into account all relevant factors, including those that may only occur from time to time but have a material impact on the Company's financial results.

    Safe Harbor

    The statements made in this document contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," or variations of such words and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that actual events or results may differ from the Company's expectations. In addition to the matters described above, the ability of the Company to develop its products, future actions by the FDA or other regulatory agencies, results of pending or future clinical trials, overall economic conditions, general market conditions, market acceptance, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, the effects on pricing from group purchasing organizations and competition, as well as the risk factors listed from time to time in the SEC filings of AngioDynamics, Inc., including but not limited to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 3, 2006, may affect the actual results achieved by the Company.

    About AngioDynamics



    AngioDynamics, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative medical devices used by interventional radiologists, surgeons, and other physicians for the minimally invasive treatment of cancer and peripheral vascular disease. The Company's diverse product line includes market-leading radiofrequency ablation systems, vascular access products, angiographic products and accessories, dialysis products, angioplasty products, drainage products, thrombolytic products, embolization products and venous products.

    More information is available at www.angiodynamics.com.

                     AngioDynamics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                   CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
               (in thousands, except shares and per share data)
    
                          Three months ended         Nine months ended
                       ------------------------- -------------------------
                          Mar 3,      Feb 25,       Mar 3,      Feb 25,
                          2007         2006         2007         2006
                       ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
                              (unaudited)               (unaudited)
    
    Net sales          $    26,738  $    19,785  $    71,372  $    54,859
    Cost of goods sold
     (1) (2)                10,789        8,237       29,253       22,945
                       ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
        Gross profit        15,949       11,548       42,119       31,914
                       ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
    
        Gross margin %        59.6%        58.4%        59.0%        58.2%
    
    Operating expenses
     Selling and
      administrative
      (1) (2)               12,185        7,213       30,264       20,202
     Research and
      development (1)
      (2)                   14,248        1,446       17,512        4,510
                       ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
      Total operating
       expenses             26,433        8,659       47,776       24,712
                       ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
    
      Operating (loss)
       profit              (10,484)       2,889       (5,657)       7,202
    
    Other income, net        1,045          224        3,263          595
                       ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
    
    (Loss) income
     before income tax
     provision              (9,439)       3,113       (2,394)       7,797
    Income tax
     provision                 918        1,233        3,611        2,969
                       ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
    
      NET (LOSS)
       INCOME          $   (10,357) $     1,880  $    (6,005) $     4,828
                       ============ ============ ============ ============
    
    (Loss) earnings
     per common share
     Basic             $     (0.55) $       .15  $     (0.36) $       .39
                       ============ ============ ============ ============
     Diluted           $     (0.55) $       .14  $     (0.36) $       .37
                       ============ ============ ============ ============
    
    Weighted Average
     Common Shares
     Basic              18,694,387   12,367,348   16,613,370   12,253,254
     Diluted            18,694,387   12,990,650   16,613,370   12,908,800
    
    
    
    (1) Includes stock-based compensation charges of:
    
    
    
     Cost of goods
      sold             $       128  $        13  $       318  $        31
     Selling and
      administrative           710           66        1,673          169
     Research and
      development              174           47          439          121
                       ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
    
     Total stock-based
      compensation           1,012          126        2,430          321
    
     Less: tax benefit        (326)         (48)        (822)        (122)
                       ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
    
     Net stock-based
      compensation     $       686  $        78  $     1,608  $       199
                       ============ ============ ============ ============
    
                     AngioDynamics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                   CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
               (in thousands, except shares and per share data)
    
                          Three months ended         Nine months ended
                      -------------------------- -------------------------
                         Mar 3,       Feb 25,       Mar 3,      Feb 25,
                         2007          2006         2007         2006
                      ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
                             (unaudited)                (unaudited)
    (2) Includes
     acquisition
     related expenses
     of:
    
      Cost of goods
       sold           $        11                $        11
      Selling and
       administrative         825                        825
      Research and
       development         12,125                     12,125
                      ------------               ------------
    
      Total
       acquisition
       related
       expenses            12,961                     12,961
    
      Less: tax
       benefit               (327)                      (327)
                      ------------               ------------
    
      Net acquisition
       related
       expenses       $    12,634                $    12,634
                      ============               ============
    
    
    Reconciliation of net (loss) income to non-GAAP adjusted income:
    
    NET (LOSS) INCOME $   (10,357) $      1,880  $    (6,005) $     4,828
    
    Stock-based
     compensation           1,012           126        2,430          321
    In-process R&D
     expense               12,100                     12,100
    Amortization of
     acquired
     intangibles              739                        739
    Acquisition-
     related expenses         861                        861
                      ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
    
    Adjusted income
     before taxes           4,355         2,006       10,125        5,149
                                                              ------------
    
    Effect of income
     taxes                    934            48        1,429          122
                      ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
    
    Adjusted income   $     3,420  $      1,958  $     8,696  $     5,027
                      ============ ============= ============ ============
    
    
    
    Adjusted income
     per common share
      Basic           $       .18  $        .16  $       .52  $       .41
                      ============ ============= ============ ============
      Diluted         $       .18  $        .15  $       .51  $       .39
                      ============ ============= ============ ============
    
    Weighted Average
     Common Shares
      Basic            18,694,387    12,367,348   16,613,370   12,253,254
      Diluted          19,020,719    12,990,650   16,924,300   12,908,800
    
                     AngioDynamics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
                                (in thousands)
    
                                                  March 3,      June 3,
    Assets                                          2007         2006
                                                 -----------  ------------
                                                     (3)          (4)
    Current Assets
      Cash and Cash Equivalents                    $ 38,052     $  64,042
      Marketable Securities                          28,977        25,710
      Restricted Cash                                 3,416
      Accounts Receivable, net                       18,929        13,486
      Inventories                                    27,328        15,968
      Deferred income taxes                           1,400           822
      Other current assets                            3,271         2,128
                                                 -----------  ------------
    
    Total current assets                            121,373       122,156
    
    
    Property, Plant & Equipment - at cost, net       14,369        10,802
    Intangible Assets, net                           50,795
    Goodwill                                        166,075
    Deferred income taxes                            14,760
    Other Non-Current Assets                          6,356         4,042
                                                 -----------  ------------
    
    Total Assets                                   $373,728     $ 137,000
                                                 ===========  ============
    
    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
    
    Current Liabilities                            $ 15,714     $  10,807
    Long-term Debt                                   17,200         2,755
    Other Long-term Liabilities                       3,500
    Stockholders' Equity                            337,314       123,438
                                                 -----------  ------------
    
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity     $373,728     $ 137,000
                                                 ===========  ============
    
    

    (3) Unaudited

    (4) Information derived from audited financial statements



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