Henry Schein, Inc. Reports Record Second Quarter Results

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MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today reported record financial results for the quarter ended June 28, 2014.

Net sales for the second quarter of 2014 were $2.6 billion, an increase of 9.3% compared with the second quarter of 2013.  This consisted of 7.9% growth in local currencies and 1.4% growth related to foreign currency exchange.  In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 4.3% and acquisition growth was 3.6% (see Exhibit A for details of sales growth).

Net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the second quarter of 2014 was $116.2 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, an increase of 7.2% and 9.8%, respectively, compared with the second quarter of 2013.

"Sales growth was solid during the second quarter with internal sales growth in local currencies the highest we have reported in the past year and a half.  Domestic sales rebounded from the effects of severe winter weather in the preceding quarter," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein.  "We are also pleased to be raising the lower end of our 2014 financial guidance range."

Dental sales of $1.4 billion increased 8.6%, consisting of 7.5% growth in local currencies and 1.1% growth related to foreign currency exchange.  In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 2.6% and acquisition growth was 4.9%.  The 2.6% internal growth in local currencies included 4.3% growth in North America while International sales were flat.

"We gained market share in our Dental group with growth in North America exceeding 8% and International growth above 9%.  North America internal Dental merchandise sales growth was bolstered by strategic acquisitions, and equipment sales and service revenue growth was nearly 11% in local currencies.  International Dental growth also reflects strategic acquisitions, while internal equipment sales and service revenue in local currencies declined from a strong prior-year comparison that included the biennial IDS in Germany," commented Mr. Bergman.  "Through strategic dental transactions during the quarter, we expanded our reach in France and entered Brazil, our first operation in South America."

Animal Health sales of $754.5 million increased 13.2%, consisting of 10.7% growth in local currencies and 2.5% growth related to foreign currency exchange.  In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 7.3% and acquisition growth was 3.4%.  The 7.3% internal growth in local currencies included 7.9% growth in North America and 6.8% growth in International.

"We also gained market share in our Animal Health group with internal sales growth in local currencies at its highest level in six quarters.  International internal Animal Health sales growth in local currencies was at a multi-year record," commented Mr. Bergman.  "We also significantly strengthened our position in the U.S. equine-products market with the acquisition of a majority ownership position in SmartPak, which was completed early in the third quarter."

Medical sales of $403.3 million increased 4.0%, including 3.7% growth in local currencies and 0.3% growth related to foreign currency exchange.

"Medical sales growth in North America, which represents 95% of the group's total, accelerated sharply from the preceding quarter as we recovered from the impact of weather and made progress with our strategic focus on large group practices and integrated delivery networks.  Pre-bookings of seasonal influenza vaccines are running in-line with the prior year," remarked Mr. Bergman.

Technology and Value-Added Services sales of $89.1 million increased 14.2%, including 13.2% growth in local currencies and 1.0% growth related to foreign currency exchange.  In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 9.3% and acquisition growth was 3.9%.

"Technology and Value-Added Services sales growth also accelerated in North America compared with the preceding quarter to its highest growth rate in more than a year, with particular strength in software sales and value-added services," commented Mr. Bergman.  "We continue to be pleased with our performance internationally in this category, with double-digit internal sales growth in local currencies for the past six quarters."

Stock Repurchase Plan
The Company announced that it repurchased approximately 654,000 shares of its common stock during the second quarter at an average price of $116.43 per share, or approximately $76.1 million.  The impact of the repurchase of shares on second quarter diluted EPS was immaterial.  At the close of the second quarter, Henry Schein had approximately $148 million authorized for future repurchases of its common stock.

Year-to-Date Results
Net sales for the first half of 2014 were $5.0 billion, an increase of 7.7% compared with the first half of 2013.  This consisted of 6.8% growth in local currencies and 0.9% growth related to foreign currency exchange.  In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 3.6% and acquisition growth was 3.2%.

Net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the first half of 2014 was $218.3 million or $2.53 per diluted share, an increase of 7.8% and 10.0%, respectively, compared with the first half of 2013 excluding a non-cash, one-time expense related to debt refinancing.

2014 EPS Guidance
Henry Schein today raised the lower end of its 2014 financial guidance range, as follows:

  • For 2014, the Company expects diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. to be $5.33 to $5.39. This represents growth of 8% to 9% compared with 2013 results excluding certain one-time items, and compares with previous guidance for 2014 diluted EPS to be $5.29 to $5.39.
  • Guidance for 2014 diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. is for current continuing operations as well as completed or previously announced acquisitions, and does not include the impact of potential future acquisitions, if any.

Second Quarter Conference Call Webcast
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter financial results today, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.  Individual investors are invited to listen to the conference call over the Internet through Henry Schein's website at www.henryschein.com.  In addition, a replay will be available beginning shortly after the call has ended.

About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners.  The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites.  A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs more than 17,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 800,000 customers.

The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care.  Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 27 countries.  The Company's sales reached a record $9.6 billion in 2013, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 16 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.  For more information, visit the Henry Schein website at www.henryschein.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

In accordance with the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we provide the following cautionary remarks regarding important factors that, among others, could cause future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, expectations and assumptions expressed or implied herein.  All forward-looking statements made by us are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance.  These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance and achievements or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These statements are identified by the use of such terms as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "anticipate" or other comparable terms.  A full discussion of our operations and financial condition, including factors that may affect our business and future prospects, is contained in documents we have filed with the SEC and will be contained in all subsequent periodic filings we make with the SEC. These documents identify in detail important risk factors that could cause our actual performance to differ materially from current expectations.

Risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current and historical results include, but are not limited to: effects of a highly competitive market; our dependence on third parties for the manufacture and supply of our products; our dependence upon sales personnel, customers, suppliers and manufacturers; our dependence on our senior management; fluctuations in quarterly earnings; risks from expansion of customer purchasing power and multi-tiered costing structures; possible increases in the cost of shipping our products or other service issues with our third-party shippers; general global macroeconomic conditions; disruptions in financial markets; possible volatility of the market price of our common stock; changes in the health care industry; implementation of health care laws; failure to comply with regulatory requirements and data privacy laws; risks associated with our global operations; transitional challenges associated with acquisitions and joint ventures, including the failure to achieve anticipated synergies; financial risks associated with acquisitions and joint ventures; litigation risks; the dependence on our continued product development, technical support and successful marketing in the technology segment; risks from challenges associated with the emergence of potential increased competition by third party online commerce sites; risks from disruption to our information systems; certain provisions in our governing documents that may discourage third-party acquisitions of us; and changes in tax legislation. The order in which these factors appear should not be construed to indicate their relative importance or priority. 

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