Syneron Medical Ltd. Posts Larger 2Q Loss After Candela Deal

YOKNEAM, ISRAEL--(Marketwire - August 12, 2010) - Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS)

Second Quarter Highlights:
--  Total revenue of $48.6 million, up 13.0% sequentially
--  North America revenue of $18.0 million, up 23.3% sequentially
--  International revenue of $30.6 million, up 7.6% sequentially
--  Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $228.0 million
    at June 30, 2010

Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), the leading global aesthetic device company, today announced second quarter 2010 financial results for the three month period ended June 30, 2010. Second quarter 2010 financial results are for Syneron and Candela as a combined company. The second quarter 2009 year-over-year comparative financial results referred to below are pro-forma financial results assuming the merger with Candela Corporation had occurred on January 1, 2009.

Lou Scafuri, Chief Executive Officer of Syneron, commented, "During the second quarter Syneron achieved positive results, reflecting the competitive momentum of the combined Syneron and Candela businesses in the marketplace. The quarter was headlined by sequential North American and International revenue growth. We were particularly pleased with the strong rebound in North America, where revenue grew 23% sequentially, driven by the initial benefits of the cross-selling opportunities between the Syneron and Candela customer bases and an expanded presence in the core physician market. Internationally, growth was driven by the launch of new products and continued strong demand from Asia and Latin America."

Revenue for the second quarter 2010 was $48.6 million, a sequential increase of 13.0% compared to $43.0 million in the first quarter 2010 and an increase of 6.8% compared to $45.5 million in the second quarter 2009. Second quarter 2010 revenue in North America was $18.0 million, a sequential increase of 23.3% compared to $14.6 million in the first quarter 2010 and compared to $18.9 million in the second quarter of 2009. International revenue was $30.6 million, a sequential increase of 7.6% compared to $28.4 million in the first quarter 2010 and an increase of 15.0% compared to $26.6 million in the second quarter of 2009. Product and service revenue for the second quarter 2010 were $33.9 million and $14.7 million, respectively.

Gross margin for the second quarter 2010 was 47.2% or 48.9% on a non-GAAP basis, excluding stock-based compensation, amortization and expenses related to the Candela merger compared to 34.5% or 47.4% on a non-GAAP basis in the first quarter 2010. Gross margin in the second quarter 2009 was 45.1% or 46.5% on a non-GAAP basis. Second quarter 2010 gross margin was impacted by a $0.7 million in expense related to the Candela merger and a higher mix of international distribution compared to direct sales.

Operating expenses for the second quarter 2010 were $29.5 million, compared to $44.7 million in the first quarter 2010 and $28.0 million in the second quarter of 2009. Second quarter 2010 operating expenses includes $2.0 million related to the Company's patent litigation with Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. and $0.8 million in stock-based compensation.

GAAP net loss for the second quarter 2010 was $6.2 million, or $(0.18) per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $22.5 million, or $(0.66) per basic and diluted share in the first quarter 2010. GAAP net loss for the second quarter 2009 was $6.4 million, or $(0.19) per basic and diluted share. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding stock-based compensation, amortization and merger-related expenses, loss from continuing operations before non-controlling interest for the second quarter 2010 was $4.1 million, or $(0.12) per basic and diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP loss from continuing operations before non-controlling interest of $6.2 million, or $(0.18) per basic and diluted share in the first quarter 2010. Non-GAAP loss from continuing operations before non-controlling interest for the second quarter 2009 was $4.0 million, or $(0.13) per share, basic and diluted.

Cash and cash equivalents, including short-term bank deposits and investments in marketable securities, were $228.0 million at June 30, 2010.

Mr. Scafuri, concluded, "We continued to make progress in the integration of the Candela business, positioning the Company to capitalize on the many synergies from the merger. We have identified specific opportunities to gain incremental operational efficiencies and further leverage Syneron's market leading position in the global aesthetics industry. Looking forward, we expect to continue winning in the marketplace as a result of the combined strength of Syneron and Candela's broad product portfolio, world-wide distribution channels, and diverse new product pipeline."

Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This press release provides financial measures for gross margin, net loss, net loss per basic and diluted share, which exclude one-time expenses relating to the merger with Candela Corporation and an expense charge related to stock-based compensation and amortization and are therefore not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance because it reflects our operational results and enhances management's and investors' ability to evaluate the Company's gross margin, net loss and net loss per basic and diluted share. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP measures when evaluating the business internally and, therefore, felt it important to make these non-GAAP adjustments available to investors. A reconciliation of each GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure discussed in this press release is contained in the accompanying financial tables.

Conference call
Syneron management will host its second quarter 2010 earnings conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET. Syneron will be broadcasting live via the Investor Relations section of its website, www.syneron.com. To access the call, enter the Syneron website, then click on the Investors Relations Overview and select "Q2 2010 Results Conference Call."

Participants are encouraged to log on at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call in order to download the applicable audio software. The call can be heard live or with an on-line replay which will follow. Those interested in participating in the call and the question and answer session should dial 877-844-6886 in the U.S., and 970-315-0315 from overseas. The conference pass code is: 91901721.

About Syneron Medical Ltd.

Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS) is the leading global aesthetic device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and a global distribution footprint. The Company's technology enable physicians to provide advanced solutions for a broad range of medical-aesthetic applications including body contouring, hair removal, wrinkle reduction, rejuvenation of the skin's appearance through the treatment of superficial benign vascular and pigmented lesions, and the treatment of acne, leg veins and cellulite. The Company sells its products under two distinct brands, Syneron and Candela. Founded in 2000, the corporate, R&D, and manufacturing headquarters for Syneron Medical Ltd. are located in Israel. Syneron also has R&D and manufacturing operations in the US. The company markets and services and supports its products in 86 countries. It has offices in North America, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, UK, Australia, China, Japan, and Hong Kong and distributors worldwide. Additional information can be found at www.syneron.com.

SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Any statements contained in this document regarding future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Further, any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "may," "will," "would," "intends," "estimates" and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including the risk that the businesses of Syneron and Candela may not be integrated successfully; the risk that the merger transaction with Candela may involve unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities; the risk that synergies from the merger transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that disruptions from the merger transaction make it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees, or suppliers; as well as the risks set forth in Syneron Medical Ltd.'s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, and the other factors described in the filings that Syneron Medical Ltd. makes with the SEC from time to time. If one or more of these factors materialize, or if any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, Syneron Medical Ltd.'s actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

In addition, the statements in this document reflect the expectations and beliefs of Syneron Medical Ltd. as of the date of this document. Syneron Medical Ltd. anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its expectations and beliefs to change. However, while Syneron Medical Ltd. may elect to update these forward-looking statements publicly in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. The forward-looking statements of Syneron Medical Ltd. do not reflect the potential impact of any future dispositions or strategic transactions that may be undertaken. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Syneron Medical Ltd.'s views as of any date after the date of this document.

Syneron, the Syneron logo, eMatrix and elos are trademarks of Syneron Medical Ltd. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. The elos (Electro-Optical Synergy) technology is a proprietary technology of Syneron Medical Ltd. All other names are the property of their respective owners.

                           Syneron Medical Ltd.
       Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
                  (in thousands, except per share data)


                                For the three-months  For the six-months
                                       ended                ended
                                June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
                                  2010       2009       2010       2009
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Revenue                         $  48,629  $  14,155  $  91,631  $  26,044
Cost of sales                      25,667      4,979     53,836      9,959
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Gross profit                       22,962      9,176     37,795     16,085

Operating expenses:
  Sales and marketing              14,477      8,681     35,300     18,756
  General and administrative        7,949      2,818     22,707      8,834
  Research and development          6,721      2,938     13,751      5,886
  Other expenses                      334          -      2,426          -
  Legal settlement, net                 -          -          -     (3,975)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Total operating expenses           29,481     14,437     74,184     29,501
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Loss from operations               (6,519)    (5,261)   (36,389)   (13,416)

Other income (expense):
  Interest income                     162        473        325      1,214
  Other expense                      (250)         -       (559)         -
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
  Total other income (expense)        (88)       473       (234)     1,214
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Loss from continuing operations
 before income taxes               (6,607)    (4,788)   (36,623)   (12,202)
(Benefit) expense from income
 taxes                                 (3)       852     (6,206)     1,597
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Loss from continuing operations
 before non-controlling
 interest                          (6,604)    (5,640)   (30,417)   (13,799)
Net loss attributable to
 non-controlling interest             429        106      1,555        106
Income from discontinued
 operations, net of income
 taxes                                  -          -        196          -
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Net Loss attributable to
 Syneron shareholders           $  (6,175) $  (5,534) $ (28,666) $ (13,693)
                                =========  =========  =========  =========

Loss per share:
Basic and diluted
  Loss from continuing
   operations before
   non-controlling interest     $   (0.19) $   (0.20) $   (0.89) $   (0.50)
  Net loss attributable to
   non-controlling interest          0.01          -       0.05          -
  Income from discontinued
   operations                           -          -       0.01          -
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
  Net Loss attributable to
   Syneron shareholders         $   (0.18) $   (0.20) $   (0.83) $   (0.50)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
  Basic and diluted                34,439     27,504     34,233     27,492
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------



                           Syneron Medical Ltd.
              Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                              (in thousands)


                                                     June 30,  December 31,
                                                       2010        2009
                                                    ----------- -----------
Assets

Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                         $    81,928 $    24,372
  Short-term bank deposits                                2,470       1,000
  Available-for-sale marketable securities              115,518     169,309
  Accounts receivable, net                               42,782      13,758
  Other current assets                                   10,721       2,753
  Inventories, net                                       21,361       8,592
                                                    ----------- -----------
Total current assets                                    274,780     219,784
                                                    ----------- -----------

Non-current assets:
  Severance pay fund                                        266         246
  Long-term deposits and others (*)                       1,492         221
  Long-term available-for-sale marketable
   securities (*)                                        28,044      11,449
  Investments in affiliated company                       1,050       1,050
  Property and equipment, net                             4,248       2,885
  Goodwill and Intangible assets, net                    53,751      34,632
  Deferred taxes                                         10,808           -
                                                    ----------- -----------
Total non-current assets                                 99,659      50,483
                                                    ----------- -----------
Total assets                                        $   374,439 $   270,267
                                                    =========== ===========

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                  $    16,578 $     3,735
  Other accounts payable and accrued expenses            58,638      30,153
                                                    ----------- -----------
Total current liabilities                                75,216      33,888
                                                    ----------- -----------

Non-current liabilities:
  Contingent consideration                               16,131       7,331
  Deferred Revenues                                       5,386         902
  Warranty Accruals                                         679         558
  Accrued severance pay                                     357         330
  Deferred taxes                                          5,617           -
                                                    ----------- -----------
Total non-current liabilities                            28,170       9,121
                                                    ----------- -----------

Stockholders' equity:                                   271,053     227,258
                                                    ----------- -----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity          $   374,439 $   270,267
                                                    =========== ===========


                           Syneron Medical Ltd.
        Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                              (in thousands)


                                                  For the six months ended
                                                  ------------------------
                                                    June 30,     June 30,
                                                      2010         2009
                                                  -----------  -----------
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss before non-controlling interest        $   (28,215) $   (13,799)
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
     used by operating activities:
    Non-cash items reported in discontinued
     operations                                          (232)           -
    Share-based compensation expense                    1,579        2,689
    Depreciation and amortization                       4,778        1,155
    Provision for bad debts                             3,639        3,335
    Impairments of available-for-sale marketable
     securities and other intangible assets             1,594          172
    Realized loss, changes in accrued interest,
     and amortization of premium on marketable
     securities                                           478          988
    Revaluation of contingent liability                   914            -
    Other non-cash items                                  (54)           -
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities
      Accounts receivable                                (885)      10,445
      Inventories                                       9,612        2,338
      Other current assets                             (1,008)         822
      Other assets                                        (15)           -
      Accounts payable                                  6,869       (5,971)
      Accrued payroll and related expenses              1,362            9
      Deferred revenue                                 (2,162)      (2,499)
      Accrued warranty costs                             (618)         324
      Income taxes payable and deferred                 3,499          816
      Other accrued liabilities                          (599)      (2,090)
                                                  -----------  -----------
Net cash provided by (used by) operating
 activities                                               536       (1,266)
                                                  -----------  -----------

Cash flows from investing activities:
    Purchases of property and equipment                  (755)        (221)
    Maturities of held-to-maturity marketable
     securities                                           460            -
    Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale
     marketable securities                            131,240      121,186
    Purchase of available-for-sale marketable
     securities                                       (94,610)    (146,498)
    Net cash received from acquisition of
     subsidiary                                        22,533          (41)
    Other investing activities                         (1,679)      (2,604)
                                                  -----------  -----------
Net cash provided by (used by) investing
 activities                                            57,189      (28,178)
                                                  -----------  -----------

Cash flows from financing activities:
    Proceeds from the issuance of common stock            631            1
                                                  -----------  -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities                 631            1
                                                  -----------  -----------

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash
 equivalents                                             (800)           -
                                                  -----------  -----------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
 equivalents                                           57,556      (29,443)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period       24,372       72,366
                                                  -----------  -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period        $    81,928  $    42,923
                                                  ===========  ===========




                           Syneron Medical Ltd.
         Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliation
                  (in thousands, except per share data)


                                For the three-months  For the six-months
                                       ended                ended
                                June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
                                  2010       2009       2010       2009
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

GAAP operating loss             $  (6,519) $  (5,261) $ (36,389) $ (13,416)
  Stock-based compensation            797        770      1,579      2,689
  Amortization of acquired
   intangible assets                1,549         68      3,047        136
  Merger, restructuring and
   other non-recurring costs          831          -     19,392          -
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Non-GAAP operating loss         $  (3,342) $  (4,423) $ (12,371) $ (10,591)
                                =========  =========  =========  =========

GAAP loss from continuing
 operations before non-
 controlling interest           $  (6,604) $  (5,640) $ (30,417) $ (13,799)
  Stock-based compensation            797        770      1,579      2,689
  Amortization of acquired
   intangible assets                1,549         68      3,047        136
  Merger, restructuring and
   other non-recurring costs          831          -     19,392          -
  Income tax adjustments             (703)         -     (7,442)         -
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Non-GAAP loss from continuing
 operations before non-
 controlling interest           $  (4,130) $  (4,802) $ (13,841) $ (10,974)
                                =========  =========  =========  =========

GAAP loss per share  from
 continuing operations
 before non-controlling
 interest                       $   (0.19) $   (0.30) $   (0.89) $   (0.30)
  Stock-based compensation           0.02       0.03       0.05       0.10
  Amortization of acquired
   intangible assets                 0.04       0.00       0.09       0.00
  Merger, restructuring and
   other non-recurring costs         0.02          -       0.56          -
  Income tax adjustments            (0.02)         -      (0.22)         -
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Non-GAAP loss per share from
 continuing operations before
 non-controlling interest       $   (0.12) $   (0.27) $   (0.41) $   (0.20)
                                =========  =========  =========  =========

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
  Basic and diluted                34,439     27,504     34,233     27,492
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------



                           Syneron Medical Ltd.
  Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
                  (in thousands, except per share data)                    

                               For the three months ended June 30, 2009
                            ----------------------------------------------
                              Syneron     Candela   Pro Forma   Pro Forma
                              Medical  Corporation  Adjustments  Combined
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

Revenue                     $   14,155  $   31,393  $      (87) $   45,461
Cost of sales                    4,979      19,396         575      24,950
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Gross profit                     9,176      11,997        (662)     20,511
Operating expenses:
  Sales and marketing            8,681       7,628         969      17,278
  General and administrative     2,818       2,716         113       5,647
  Research and development       2,938       2,146           -       5,084
  Legal settlement, net              -           -           -           -
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Total operating expenses        14,437      12,490       1,082      28,009
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Loss from operations            (5,261)       (493)     (1,744)     (7,498)
Other income:
  Interest income                  473          86           -         559
  Other income                       -         276           -         276
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total other income               473         362           -         835
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Loss from continuing
 operations before income
 taxes                          (4,788)       (131)     (1,744)     (6,663)
Expense (benefit) from
 income taxes                      852        (510)       (634)       (292)
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
(Loss) income from
 continuing operations
 before non-controlling
 interest                       (5,640)        379      (1,110)     (6,371)
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

Loss per share:
Basic and diluted
  (Loss) income from
   continuing operations
   before non-controlling
   interest                 $    (0.21) $     0.02              $    (0.19)
                            ==========  ==========              ==========

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
  Basic and diluted             27,504      22,726                  34,174
                            ----------  ----------              ----------



                           Syneron Medical Ltd.
  Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
                  (in thousands, except per share data)


                                For the six months ended June 30, 2009
                            ----------------------------------------------
                              Syneron     Candela   Pro Forma   Pro Forma
                              Medical  Corporation  Adjustments  Combined
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------


Revenue                     $   26,044  $   61,159  $     (175) $   87,029
Cost of sales                    9,959      37,229         827      48,015
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Gross profit                    16,085      23,930      (1,002)     39,014

Operating expenses:
  Sales and marketing           18,756      15,179       1,938      35,873
  General and administrative     8,834       5,962         226      15,022
  Research and development       5,886       4,634           -      10,520
  Legal settlement, net         (3,975)          -           -      (3,975)
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Total operating expenses        29,501      25,775       2,164      57,440
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Loss from operations           (13,416)     (1,845)     (3,166)    (18,427)

Other income:
  Interest income                1,214          94           -       1,308
  Other income                       -         260           -         260
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total other income             1,214         354           -       1,568
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Loss from continuing
 operations before income
 taxes                         (12,202)     (1,491)     (3,166)    (16,859)
Expense (benefit) from
 income taxes                    1,597        (975)     (1,151)       (529)
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
(Loss) income from
 continuing operations
 before non-controlling
 interest                      (13,799)       (516)     (2,015)    (16,330)
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

Loss per share:
Basic and diluted
 (Loss) income from
  continuing operations
  before non-controlling
  interest                  $    (0.50) $    (0.02)             $    (0.48)
                            ==========  ==========              ==========

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
  Basic and diluted             27,492      22,714                  34,162
                            ----------  ----------              ----------



                           Syneron Medical Ltd.
    Unaudited Pro Forma Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliation
                  (in thousands, except per share data)


                                          For the three months ended
                                                June 30, 2009
                                     -------------------------------------
                                       Syneron      Candela     Pro Forma
                                       Medical    Corporation    Combined
                                     -----------  -----------  -----------

GAAP operating loss                  $    (5,261) $    (2,237) $    (7,498)
  Stock-based compensation                   770          552        1,322
  Amortization of acquired intangible
   assets                                     68        1,334        1,402
  Merger, restructuring and other
   non-recurring costs                         -          497          497
                                     -----------  -----------  -----------
Non-GAAP operating (loss) income     $    (4,423) $       146  $    (4,
			

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