WILMINGTON, Mass., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CardioTech International, Inc. , a developer and manufacturer of advanced medical devices and materials for the treatment of a broad range of disease states, today reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2007. The Company’s financial condition and results of operations, which are based on the Company’s continuing operations, exclude the financial condition and results of operations of Gish BioMedical, Inc., formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, due to the sale of substantially all of the assets of Gish in July 2007.
For the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2007, revenues were $1.5 million as compared to $1.6 million in the year-earlier period. The net loss increased to $1.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $346,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the year-earlier period.
For the fiscal six months ended September 30, 2007, revenues were $3.1 million as compared to $2.7 million in the year-earlier period. The net loss from continuing operations decreased to $1.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $1.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in the year-earlier period. The Company reported a net loss of $3.0 million, including a $1.2 million loss on the sale of Gish, or $0.15 per diluted share, during the six months ended September 30, 2007.
The net decrease in revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2007 was due to a decline in shipments of advanced polymers that was offset by an increase in royalties and development fees. Royalties and development fees increased to $448,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2007, a 55% increase from $289,000 in the year-earlier period. Royalties are earned when manufacturers sell medical devices which use CardioTech’s advanced polymers. The growth in royalties is a result of additional shipments of existing and new products by manufacturers who have royalty agreements with CardioTech.
During the three months ended September 30, 2007, the Company experienced a decline in shipments of its advanced polymers, when compared to the year- earlier period, due to delayed production of certain polymers. The Company has now restarted production of these polymers for shipment to customers and expects to satisfy its backlog of orders. Cost of sales increased during the
period, primarily due to raw material scrap costs incurred by the Company as a result of the production delays.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 23% to $1.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2007, reflecting an increase in staffing, related costs and other professional fees during the quarter.
Commenting on CardioTech’s performance, President & CEO Michael Adams said: “While our operating results overall declined during the quarter, improved royalties and development fees remain positive contributors. We are continuing to invest in new analytical equipment to enhance our ability to solve our customers advanced materials requirements. Production has now begun for shipments of orders that were affected by polymer production delays during the quarter. We are encouraged by the growing number of inquiries for our polymers by large and small companies that span a broad range of medical device sectors.”
“The influx of approximately $5.8 million in net cash proceeds from the sale of Gish, in addition to funds received after quarter end from the exercise of stock options, further strengthened our debt-free balance sheet and allows us to concentrate on our growth initiatives. Patient enrollment and follow-up is continuing for the European clinical trial of our CardioPass(TM) synthetic coronary artery bypass graft. CardioPass(TM) is a breakthrough device for coronary bypass surgery that reflects CardioTech’s unique strength in polymer science.”
CONFERENCE CALL & REPLAY INFORMATION
CardioTech will host a conference call with investors at 2:30 p.m., ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, to discuss its fiscal second quarter 2008 financial results. Participants should dial in 866-835-8845 (ID# 1155065) at least 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. Outside the US 703- 639-1408(ID #1155065).
A replay will be available approximately 2 hours after the conference call ends for a period of two weeks at 888-266-2081 reference #1155065. Outside the US the replay dial in is (703) 925-2533 reference #1155065.
About CardioTech International:
CardioTech is a developer of advanced polymer materials and manufacturer of medical products for the treatment and diagnosis of a broad range of disease states. The Company’s business model leverages its proprietary materials science technology and manufacturing expertise in order to expand its product sales and royalty and development fee income. It develops next generation polymers and manufactures new and complex medical devices to customers’ unique specifications. CardioTech is conducting its first clinical trial for regulatory approval in Europe for its CardioPass synthetic coronary bypass graft. More information about CardioTech is available at its website: http://www.cardiotech-inc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
CardioTech believes that this press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. For further information on such risks and uncertainties, you are encouraged to review CardioTech’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2007. CardioTech assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required by law.
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CONTACT: Eric Walters, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer,
CardioTech International, Inc., +1-978-657-0075,
general-info@cardiotech-inc.com; Sylvia Dresner, Senior Vice President VMW
Corporate & Investor Relations, +1-212-616-6161, info@vmwcom.com
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