CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alphatec Holdings, Inc. , a medical device company that provides customized products and a broad suite of solutions for spinal surgery, will host a conference call to discuss its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2006.
To participate in the conference call, please dial 888-338-6760 (Domestic) or 973-582-2858 (International) a few minutes before 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 22, 2007. A replay of the conference call will be available from 8:30 p.m. ET on February 22, 2007 until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 1, 2007. The replay dial in number is 877-519-4471 (Domestic) or 973-341-3080 (International). The replay pin number is 8437248.
The call will also be available on the Internet live and for 90 days thereafter at the following URL:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=37953
About Alphatec
Alphatec is a medical device company focused on the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders. Alphatec’s product offerings are primarily focused on the U.S. spine market, which is estimated to approach $3 billion in 2007, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alphatec Spine, Inc., and include a variety of spinal implant products and systems comprised of components such as spine screws, spinal spacers, and plates that offer multiple solutions to address patients’ needs. In addition to Alphatec’s U.S. presence, it also participates in the Japanese spine fusion and orthopedic trauma markets through its subsidiary, Alphatec Pacific, Inc. Alphatec’s mission is to be a value-based leader in the spinal device market by providing unmatched service to and taking scientific direction from its surgeon customers. Alphatec does so through its unique in-house manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, California, that allows us to respond quickly to surgeon needs and to customize innovative products needed for spine fusion surgery. Additional information is available at http://www.alphatecspine.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainty. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward- looking statements. Alphatec cautions investors that there can be no assurance that actual results or business conditions will not differ materially from those projected or suggested in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the following: Alphatec’s ability to maintain its level of previously reported sales growth, Alphatec’s ability to manage, develop and expand its spine fusion business in the United States and Japan, Alphatec’s ability to expand and maintain a successful sales and marketing organization, continuation of favorable third party payor reimbursement for procedures performed using our products, unanticipated expenses or liabilities or other adverse events affecting cash flow or Alphatec’s ability to achieve profitability, uncertainty of additional funding, uncertainty of success in developing any new products or acquiring or licensing leading technologies in the spine industry on terms acceptable to the company, failure to successfully introduce and develop new products, including products related to license agreements, failure to obtain FDA clearance or approval for particular devices, Alphatec’s ability to compete with other competing products and with emerging new technologies within and outside of spinal fusion, product liability exposure, patent infringement claims and claims related to our intellectual property. Please refer to the risks detailed in Alphatec’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless required by law.
CONTACT: Alphatec Spine, Inc. Steven Yasbek Chief Financial Officer (760) 431-9286 SYasbek@alphatecspine.com Noonan Russo Matthew Haines (212) 845-4235 Matthew.Haines@eurorscg.com
Alphatec Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Steven Yasbek, Chief Financial Officer of Alphatec Spine, Inc.,+1-760-431-9286, SYasbek@alphatecspine.com; or Matthew Haines of NoonanRusso, +1-212-845-4235, Matthew.Haines@eurorscg.com
Web site: http://www.alphatecspine.com/
