BEDFORD, Mass., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hologic, Inc. (Hologic or the Company) , a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced its results for the first quarter ended December 26, 2009.
Highlights of the quarter include:
First quarter fiscal 2010 revenues totaled $412.4 million, a decrease of 3.9% when compared to revenues of $429.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decline in sales of Selenia full field digital mammography systems, as the Company did not realize the full impact of the declining economic environment and the resulting delays and reductions in hospital capital spending until the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Also contributing to this decline was the decline in Skeletal Health product revenues of $5.9 million as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2009. These declines were partially offset by: (i) growth in Diagnostics and GYN Surgical product sales of $9.4 million, or 4.7%, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2009 and (ii) an $11.9 million, or 24.2%, increase in service and other revenues primarily related to the Company’s increased installed base of Selenia full field digital mammography systems.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, Hologic reported net income of $26.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared with net income of $38.2 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Included in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and 2009 results were: (i) a charge of $57.1 million and $50.4 million, respectively, attributable to the amortization of intangible assets and (ii) a non-cash interest expense charge of $17.8 million and $16.5 million, respectively, related to the Company’s adoption of a new accounting standard (Accounting Standard Codification 470-20, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)”) for our Convertible Notes.
The Company’s non-GAAP adjusted net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 decreased 7.7% to $74.6 million compared to $80.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. The Company’s fiscal 2010 and 2009 first quarter non-GAAP adjusted net income primarily excludes the amortization of intangible assets and the non-cash interest expense relating to the adoption of the new accounting guidance, as discussed above.
Non-GAAP adjusted net income, non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share (EPS), and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company’s definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures, and the reconciliations of these measures to the Company’s comparable GAAP financial measures for the periods presented, are set forth in the supplemental information attached to this press release. When analyzing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider these non-GAAP measures as a substitute for the comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
As of December 26, 2009, total backlog for all products was $325.6 million.
“We are pleased with our performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2010,” said Rob Cascella, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our first quarter order rate for digital mammography signaled early signs of stabilization. I believe uncertainty still exists in the capital equipment market, but I am encouraged by both domestic and international order activity. In addition, we enjoyed solid quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in our Diagnostics and GYN Surgical segments. While we remain cautious in our outlook for the state of our markets, we are focused this year on driving growth in our core businesses through increased customer demand, market awareness, new product launches and international expansion.”
First quarter revenue overview by segment:
Amendment of Agreement with KV Pharmaceutical Company:
On January 8, 2010, the Company entered into an amendment (the Amendment) to the existing asset purchase agreement with KV Pharmaceutical Company relating to the Company’s pending sale of substantially all of its assets relating to its Gestiva pharmaceutical. The Gestiva product is a progesterone-based drug treatment for the prevention of pre-term birth in women who are pregnant with a single baby and have spontaneously delivered a single baby pre-term in the past. Upon the execution of this Amendment, KV paid Hologic $70 million in cash. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Amendment, the Gestiva assets will be transferred to KV upon Hologic obtaining FDA approval of the Gestiva product. The Amendment obligates KV to pay an additional $25 million upon FDA approval of the product and an additional $95 million over a nine-month period beginning one year after FDA approval.
Financial Guidance:
The Company’s guidance for fiscal 2010 reflects its current core products and does not reflect any future revenue or earnings from any product currently before the FDA awaiting approval or clearance.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 (Quarter ending March 27, 2010):
The three phased-out product lines discussed above contributed $6.5 million in revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.
Fiscal 2010 (Year ending September 25, 2010):
The three phased-out product lines contributed $21.0 million in revenues in fiscal 2009.
A reconciliation of the Company’s GAAP to non-GAAP fiscal 2010 projections is included as an attachment to this press release.
Hologic may incur expenses or charges or realize income or gains in fiscal 2010 that could cause actual results to vary from the guidance above. In addition, the Company is continuing to monitor the effects of the U.S. and general worldwide economic and regulatory conditions and related uncertainties, including proposed healthcare reform and associated tax proposals, which, along with other uncertainties facing our business, could adversely affect anticipated results.
Conference Call and Webcast:
Hologic’s management will host a conference call on Monday, February 1, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. (EST) to discuss first quarter fiscal 2010 operating results. Interested participants may listen to the call by dialing 877-856-1965 or 719-325-4894 for international callers and referencing access code 4933598 approximately 15 minutes prior to the call. For those unable to participate in the live broadcast, a replay will be available one hour after the call ends through Friday, February 19, 2010, at 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820 for international callers, access code 4933598. The Company will also provide a live webcast and archive of the call on the investor relations page of the Company’s website at www.hologic.com/investor. A replay of the call will also be archived on this same website. A PowerPoint presentation related to the conference call will be posted after the close of the market on Monday, February 1, 2010 on the investor relations page of the Company’s website.
About Hologic, Inc.:
Hologic, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women. Hologic’s core business units are focused on breast health, diagnostics, GYN surgical, and skeletal health. Hologic provides a comprehensive suite of technologies with products for mammography and breast biopsy, radiation treatment for early-stage breast cancer, cervical cancer screening, treatment for menorrhagia, permanent contraception, osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth risk assessment, mini C-arm for extremity imaging and molecular diagnostic products including HPV and reagents for a variety of DNA and RNA analysis applications.
Hologic, Adiana, AEG, Cervista, Gestiva, MammoSite, NovaSure, Rapid fFN, Selenia, ThinPrep and Third Wave and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Hologic, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer:
This News Release contains forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding: the expected continued market challenges; the Company’s backlog and any implication that the Company’s backlog may be indicative of future sales; the Company’s growth objectives and focus; market trends; and the Company’s outlook and financial and other guidance. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions made by the Company as of the date hereof and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
The Company’s backlog consists of purchase orders for which delivery is scheduled within the next twelve months, as specified by the customer. In certain circumstances, orders included in backlog may be canceled or rescheduled by customers without significant penalty. Therefore, backlog as of any particular date should not be relied upon as indicative of the Company’s revenues for any future period.
Other risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect the Company’s business and prospects, and otherwise cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, include without limitation: U.S. and general worldwide economic conditions and related uncertainties; the Company’s reliance on third-party reimbursement policies to support the sales and market acceptance of its products, including the possible adverse impact of government regulation and changes in the availability and amount of reimbursement; uncertainties regarding proposed healthcare reform and associated tax proposals; changes in guidelines, recommendations and studies published by various organizations that could affect the use of the Company’s products; the Company’s ability to integrate its acquisitions and business combinations effectively; uncertainties inherent in the development of new products and the enhancement of existing products, including FDA approval and/or clearance and other regulatory risks, technical risks, cost overruns and delays; the risk that newly introduced products may contain undetected errors or defects or otherwise not perform as anticipated; manufacturing risks, including the Company’s reliance on a single or limited source of supply for key components, and the need to comply with especially high standards for the manufacture of many of its products; the Company’s ability to predict accurately the demand for its products, and products under development, and to develop strategies to address its markets successfully; the early stage of market development for certain of the Company’s products; the risk of adverse events and product liability claims; risks related to the use and protection of intellectual property; expenses and uncertainties relating to litigation; technical innovations that could render products marketed or under development by the Company obsolete; competition; the risks of conducting business internationally, including the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on those operations; financing risks, including the Company’s obligation to meet financial covenants and payment obligations under the Company’s financing arrangements and leases; and the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.
The risks and uncertainties included above are not exhaustive. Other factors that could adversely affect the Company’s business and prospects are described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Non-GAAP Financial Guidance:
This press release also includes estimates of future non-GAAP adjusted earnings and earnings per share. A reconciliation of these amounts to expected GAAP results is presented below:
Explanatory Notes (in thousands):
(1) To exclude the anticipated on-going, non-cash amortization of the intangible assets.
(2) To exclude the anticipated additional non-cash interest expense relating to the recently-issued accounting guidance for convertible debt.
(3) To reflect an estimated annual effective tax rate of 36% for the second quarter and full year of fiscal 2010 on a non-GAAP basis.
(4) To reflect estimated diluted weighted average shares outstanding of 261,000 for the second quarter and full year of fiscal 2010.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
The Company has presented the following non-GAAP financial measures in this press release: adjusted net income; adjusted EPS; and adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines its non-GAAP adjusted net income to exclude the non-cash amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, other acquisition-related charges, such as charges associated with the write-off of acquired in-process research and development and the write-up of acquired inventory to fair value, non-cash charges resulting from changes in GAAP, and other one-time, nonrecurring, unusual or unanticipated charges, expenses or gains. As set forth in the applicable reconciliation tables above, non-GAAP adjusted net income and non-GAAP adjusted EPS for the periods presented exclude the following items from GAAP net income and EPS: (i) non-cash expenses associated with the Company’s recent acquisitions, including amortization of intangible assets; (ii) non-cash interest expense resulting from the Company’s adoption of a new standard under GAAP that changed the accounting for convertible debt instruments with cash settlement features; (iii) the increase in cost of revenues resulting from the write-up of acquired inventory sold during the applicable period; and (iv) restructuring charges. The Company’s non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA excludes from its GAAP net income: (i) the items excluded in its calculation of adjusted net income; (ii) interest expense, net; (iii) provision for income taxes; and (iv) depreciation and amortization expense not otherwise excluded in calculating its non-GAAP adjusted net income.
The Company believes the use of non-GAAP adjusted net income and non-GAAP EPS are useful to investors in comparing the results of operations in fiscal 2010 to the comparable period in fiscal 2009 by eliminating certain of the more significant effects of the acquisitions that took place and non-cash charges resulting from changes in GAAP. These measures also reflect how the Company manages the business internally and sets operational goals, and forms the basis of certain of its management incentive programs. In addition to the adjustments set forth in the calculation of the Company’s non-GAAP adjusted net income, its non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA eliminates the effects of financing, income taxes and the accounting effects of capital spending. As with the items eliminated in its calculation of non-GAAP adjusted net income, these items may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to the overall operating performance of a company’s business. The items excluded from the Company’s calculation of its non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA presented herein are also excluded in the calculation of its non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA under its senior secured borrowing arrangements and used by the Company and its lenders in determining its compliance with its financial covenants under those arrangements. When analyzing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider these non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for net income or EPS prepared in accordance with GAAP.
CONTACT: Deborah R. Gordon, Vice President, Investor Relations, Hologic,
Inc., +1-781-999-7716
Web site: http://www.hologic.com/
