PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orchid Cellmark Inc. , a leading worldwide provider of identity DNA testing services, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2006.
Total revenues were $15.7 million for the third quarter of 2006, compared to $16.4 million for the third quarter of 2005. The $0.7 million decline in revenues was largely due to the lower volume of U.S. government paternity and U.S. testing services to provide DNA profiles for uploading into the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) and similar state databases. The decline was partially offset by increased U.S. forensic casework revenue. Total revenues in the third quarter of 2006 increased by approximately $2.1 million compared to the second quarter of 2006 resulting primarily from the seasonal increase in U.K. agriculture revenues and increases in U.K. forensic revenues and U.S. forensic casework revenues.
Gross margin for the third quarter of 2006 was 36% compared to a gross margin of 42% for the third quarter of 2005. Gross margin was negatively impacted primarily due to volume declines in U.S. government paternity and CODIS testing services, and increased operating costs. The gross margin increased to 36% in the third quarter of 2006 from 27% and 19% in the second and first quarters of 2006, respectively. The gross margin improvement in the third quarter of 2006 from the second quarter of 2006 resulted primarily from increased prices for U.S. forensic casework and CODIS services and increased volume for U.K. Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) database testing services and seasonal U.K. agriculture services, partially offset by lower volume for U.S. paternity testing.
Total operating expenses, excluding cost of service revenue, for the third quarter of 2006 were $6.3 million, compared to $9.7 million for the third quarter of 2005. The decline was primarily due to a decline in marketing and sales, general and administrative, and restructuring expenses, partially offset by higher non-cash compensation expense due to the expensing of stock options. Operating expenses, excluding cost of service revenue, for the third quarter of 2006 decreased to $6.3 million from $7.7 million and $8.8 million in the second and first quarters of 2006, respectively.
Orchid Cellmark reported a net loss of $1.3 million, or $(0.05) per share, for the third quarter of 2006, compared to a net loss of $3.8 million, or $(0.15) per share, for the third quarter of 2005. The third quarter of 2006 net loss decreased from a net loss of $4.2 million, or $(0.17) per share, for the second quarter of 2006, and a net loss of $6.6 million, or $(0.27) per share, for the first quarter of 2006.
At September 30, 2006, cash and cash equivalents were $12.5 million and restricted cash was approximately $1.0 million. In the third quarter of 2006, cash provided by operations was $1.3 million and cash used for capital expenditures was $0.6 million. In the second and first quarters of 2006, the cash used by operations was $7.7 million and $4.1 million, respectively. The company had no short-term or long-term debt as of September 30, 2006.
Thomas Bologna, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orchid Cellmark, commented, “We believe our third quarter results and the trend reflected in our year to date 2006 financials represent a clear improvement over the company’s past performance. They indicate that our restructuring initiatives gained substantial traction in the third quarter, producing significantly stronger results.”
Mr. Bologna added, “I believe the operational focus and strong commitment to executing well that we noted when we reported the company’s first quarter of 2006 results have produced the improvement in margins and operating income this quarter.”
Mr. Bologna continued, “We were cash flow positive in the third quarter of 2006, largely as a result of increased accounts receivable collections and our seasonal scrapie business, which is historically strong in the third quarter. We believe our existing cash balances will be sufficient to sustain our operations for at least the next twelve months, however, we do expect to need additional cash to strengthen our balance sheet as our turnaround continues and we seek to build the company more aggressively.”
Mr. Bologna concluded, “We believe we are on the right path to building a sustainable company that today is in a better position to capitalize on our worldwide presence and strong brand identity in providing DNA identity services.”
Conference Call Information
A conference call with Orchid Cellmark management will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 10:00 am EST. To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 266-0703 or (706) 643-7682 and ask for the Orchid Cellmark conference call, conference number 9465039. To listen to the live or archived webcast via the Internet, please visit the Investors section of the company’s web site, http://www.orchid.com. The webcast will be available for replay for 90 days after the conference call.
About Orchid Cellmark
Orchid Cellmark is a leading provider of identity DNA testing services for the human identity and agriculture markets. In the human identity area, the company provides DNA testing services for forensic, family relationship and security applications. In the agriculture field, Orchid Cellmark provides DNA testing services for selective trait breeding. Orchid Cellmark’s strong market positions in these segments reflect the company’s accredited laboratories in the U.S. and U.K., its innovative genetic analysis technologies and expertise, and the world-renowned Cellmark brand that has been associated with exceptional quality, reliability and customer service for nearly two decades. More information on Orchid Cellmark can be found at http://www.orchid.com and http://www.1800dnatest.com.
All statements in this press release that are not historical are forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding: Orchid Cellmark’s belief that its existing cash balances will be sufficient to sustain its operations for at least the next twelve months; Orchid Cellmark’s expectation to need additional cash to strengthen its balance sheet as its turnaround continues and it seeks to more aggressively build the company; and Orchid Cellmark’s belief that it is on the right path to building a sustainable company that today is in a better position to capitalize on its worldwide presence and strong brand identity in providing DNA identity services. Such statements are subject to the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, but not limited to, uncertainties relating to technologies, product development, manufacturing, market acceptance, cost and pricing of Orchid Cellmark’s products and services, dependence on government funding and collaborations, regulatory approvals, competition, intellectual property of others, patent protection, litigation, the timing of release of federal funds, the timing and amount of contracts put up for bid, Orchid Cellmark’s ability to timely hire qualified analysts, and Orchid Cellmark’s ability to timely and successfully initiate operational efficiencies, lower overhead and other remedial measures. These risks and other additional factors affecting these statements and Orchid Cellmark’s business are discussed under the headings “Risks Related to Our Business” and “Risks Associated with Our Common Stock” in Orchid Cellmark’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in other filings made by Orchid Cellmark with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Orchid Cellmark expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Orchid Cellmark’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements are based, except as may be required by law.
Orchid Cellmark Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Three months & nine months ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005 (In thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, 2006 2005 2006 2005 (Restated) Revenues: Service revenues $15,659 $16,264 $41,691 $46,495 Other revenues 75 156 251 431 Total revenues 15,734 16,420 41,942 46,926 Operating expenses: Cost of service revenues 10,024 9,523 30,147 27,590 Research and development 316 376 910 1,190 Marketing and sales 1,494 2,464 5,459 6,189 General and administrative 4,055 4,829 14,648 14,383 Impairment of assets - 214 - 214 Restructuring 41 1,423 527 1,900 Amortization of intangible assets 442 428 1,322 1,289 Total operating expenses 16,372 19,257 53,013 52,755 Operating loss (638) (2,837) (11,071) (5,829) Other income, net 136 24 121 1,817 Loss before income taxes (502) (2,813) (10,950) (4,012) Income tax expense 825 955 1,206 1,590 Net loss $(1,327) $(3,768) $(12,156) $(5,602) Basic and diluted loss per share $(0.05) $(0.15) $(0.50) $(0.23) Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share: 24,344 24,368 24,338 24,296 Orchid Cellmark Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 (In thousands) (unaudited) September 30, December 31, 2006 2005 Assets: Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $12,459 $23,198 Restricted cash - 566 Accounts receivable, net 10,307 10,693 Inventory 701 1,054 Prepaid and other current assets 2,094 1,904 Total current assets 25,561 37,415 Fixed assets, net 8,608 9,096 Goodwill 2,269 2,177 Other intangibles, net 10,143 11,358 Restricted cash 975 1,170 Other assets 469 453 Total assets $48,025 $61,669 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity: Current Liabilities Accounts payable $2,236 $3,466 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 6,554 9,077 Income tax payable 1,437 1,212 Deferred revenue 721 825 Total current liabilities 10,948 14,580 Accrued restructuring, less current portion 63 329 Other liabilities 1,355 1,283 Total liabilities 12,366 16,192 Total stockholders’ equity 35,659 45,477 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $48,025 $61,669 Contacts Investors: Media: Mary Bashore Barbara Lindheim Orchid Cellmark Inc. GendeLLindheim BioCom Partners (609) 750-2324 (212) 918-4650
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