SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ResMed Inc. (NYSE: RMD) today announced results for its fourth quarter and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Revenue for the quarter was $415.2 million, flat compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2013 (a 1 percent decrease on a constant currency basis). Net income was $87.7 million, an increase of 20 percent compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.61, an increase of 22 percent compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
The results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 were impacted by a $6.3 million ($4.2 million, net of tax) expense for restructuring charges relating to employee termination benefits associated with our reorganization of our commercial and research and development teams. Non-GAAP net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 was $92.0 million, a 1 percent increase compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2013 (non-GAAP measures exclude the impact of the restructuring expenses in the current quarter and the charge for Sydney University education, research and settlement expenses in the prior year quarter). Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.64, a 3 percent increase compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
“Our fourth quarter results were lower than anticipated, the result of softer sales in the Americas, partially offset by good growth in our international markets,” said ResMed Chief Executive Officer Mick Farrell. “We continue to benefit from our globally diversified business, with constant currency revenue growth of 5 percent in our combined Europe and Asia-Pacific businesses.”
Highlighting ResMed’s new products, Farrell continued, “We see good adoption of our AirFit P10 nasal pillows system which is currently the market leader among new patients, and although it is early, we are seeing encouraging traction for our AirFit N10 nasal mask and AirFit F10 full-face mask which were launched in the fourth quarter around the world. On the flow generator side in the fourth quarter, we launched the Astral platform, our new generation of life support ventilators, and are seeing strong uptake in Europe and Asia as sales begin to ramp. During the fourth quarter, we received FDA clearance for the Astral platform in the U.S. and anticipate a U.S. launch by the end of the calendar year.”
Farrell concluded, “We remain focused on capital management, as we continued to repurchase our shares during the quarter. And today, we announced an increase in our quarterly dividend the second increase since we began paying a dividend in September 2012. We are executing against our Three Horizons strategy and expect to return to constant currency top-line growth as we ramp up our new product offerings over fiscal year 2015. These ResMed solutions are emblematic of our goal to improve patient outcomes and quality of life, while reducing costs for global healthcare systems. In tougher times, we remain committed to disciplined management of our expenses while appropriately funding our long-term opportunities. We remain excited about the long-term prospects of our business, with ongoing growth opportunities in treating sleep-disordered breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiorespiratory diseases.”
Analysis of fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014 results
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014, revenue outside the Americas was $200.3 million, a 9 percent increase over the prior year’s quarter (5 percent on a constant currency basis). Revenue in the Americas was $214.9 million, a 7 percent decrease compared to $230.3 million in the prior year’s quarter.
Gross margin in the fourth quarter was 62.9 percent, 20 basis points higher than the same period in the prior year, due to favorable foreign currency movements, manufacturing improvements, and favorable geographic mix, which were partially offset by declines in average selling prices.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $122.2 million for the quarter, a 6 percent increase (also a 6 percent increase on a constant currency basis) over the quarter ended June 30, 2013. SG&A costs were 29.4 percent of revenue in the quarter, compared to 27.8 percent in the quarter ended June 30, 2013, primarily due to higher legal expenses associated with patent litigation.
Research and development expenses were $31.8 million for the quarter, or 7.7 percent of revenue. R&D expenses increased by 1 percent (a 3 percent increase on a constant currency basis) compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
Operating profit for the fourth quarter was $98.5 million and cash flow from operations was $115.6 million.
ResMed amortized acquired intangibles of $2.4 million ($1.8 million, net of tax) during the quarter. Stock-based compensation costs incurred during the quarter of $10.8 million ($7.6 million, net of tax) consisted of expenses associated with stock options, restricted stock units, and the company’s employee stock purchase plan.
For the 12 months ended June 30, 2014, revenue was $1,555.0 million, a 3 percent increase over the 12 months ended June 30, 2013 (a 2 percent increase on a constant currency basis). For the 12 months, net income was $345.3 million, a 12 percent increase compared to the 12 months ended June 30, 2013. Diluted earnings per share for the 12 months were $2.39 per diluted share, a 14 percent increase compared to the 12 months ended June 30, 2013.
Share repurchase program
During the quarter, the company also repurchased 0.8 million shares at a cost of $40.4 million, as part of its ongoing capital management program. For the 12 months ended June 30, 2014 the company repurchased 4.4 million shares at a cost of $208.1 million.
Dividend program
The ResMed board of directors has today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share, which represents a 12 percent increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.25. The dividend will have a record date of Aug. 21, 2014, and be payable on Sept. 18, 2014. The dividend will be paid in U.S. currency to holders of ResMed’s common stock trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Holders of Chess Depositary Instruments trading on the Australian Securities Exchange will receive an equivalent amount in Australian currency, based on the exchange rate on the record date, and reflecting the 10:1 ratio between CDIs and NYSE shares. The ex-dividend date will be Aug. 19, 2014 for common stock holders and for CDI holders. ResMed has received a waiver from the ASX’s settlement operating rules, which will allow ResMed to defer processing conversions between its common stock and CDI registers from Aug. 19, 2014 through Aug. 21, 2014, inclusive.
Webcast details
ResMed will discuss its financial and business results as well as its business outlook on its webcast at 1:30 p.m. U.S. Pacific Daylight Time today. The live webcast of the call can be accessed on ResMed’s website at www.resmed.com. Please note that the format of the call has not changed. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the website and download the streaming media player (Windows Media Player), required to listen to the internet broadcast. The online archive of the broadcast will be available after the live call on ResMed’s website. In addition, a telephone replay of the conference call will be available approximately 90 minutes after the call by dialing 630-652-3042 (domestic) and +1 630-652-3042 (international) and entering a passcode of 37658760. The telephone replay will be available from July 31, 2014 until Aug. 14, 2014.
About ResMed
ResMed changes lives by developing, manufacturing and distributing medical equipment for treating, diagnosing, and managing sleep-disordered breathing, COPD, and other chronic diseases. We develop innovative products and solutions to improve the health and quality of life of those who suffer from these conditions, and we work to raise awareness of the potentially serious health consequences of untreated sleep-disordered breathing. For more information on ResMed, visit www.resmed.com.
Safe harbor statement
Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking” statements as contemplated by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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