Syneron Medical Ltd. Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results

YOKNEAM, Israel, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), a leading global aesthetic device company, today announced financial results for the three month period ended June 30, 2014.

Second Quarter 2014[1] and Second Quarter 2013 on a Pro-Forma Basis (Excluding Syneron Beauty) and Recent Highlights Include:

• Total revenue of $64.6 million, up 6.1% year-over-year and 13.7% sequentially.
• North American sales grew 20% sequentially.
• Non-GAAP gross margin of 54.2%, compared to 53.4% in Q2 2013.
• Non-GAAP operating margin of 4.9%, compared to 5.6% in Q2 2013.
• Generated $3.7 million in cash from operations; ended quarter with $96.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, and no debt.
• Accelerating full commercial launch of UltraShape to Q4 2014.
• Received CE Mark for PicoWay, picosecond laser; expanding leadership position in tattoo removal and pigmented lesion treatment.

Amit Meridor, Chief Executive Officer of Syneron, said, “We had a solid second quarter, with revenue up 6% year-over-year and 14% sequentially, led by growth in the North American, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. This included good results from our higher margin Syneron product line, particularly in North America where we are beginning to see a positive impact from our expanded sales team. This contributed to 20% sequential growth in North American sales compared to the first quarter 2014. Based on the positive initial launch of UltraShape, we are accelerating the full commercial launch into the fourth quarter 2014, ahead of the original first quarter 2015 timing.”

Mr. Meridor added, “We continue to make excellent progress with other strategic initiatives, including the significant expansion of our sales force and the development of our dedicated body shaping team, the integration of CoolTouch and the advancement of our new product pipeline. We also continue to make progress towards broader commercialization of elure in Asia, highlighted by the recent Chinese regulatory clearance and positive activities in Japan and Korea. Our financial results continue to benefit from our strategic decision to move Syneron Beauty into the joint venture with Unilever. In the second quarter 2014, we generated $3.7 million in cash while heavily investing in sales force build up and body shaping business group. This comes after several quarters of negative cash flow and provides Syneron with $96.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, and no debt.”

Shimon Eckhouse, Active Chairman of Syneron, said, “We continue to focus on the fastest growing segments of the aesthetic device market and see the results of our investment in the last two years in breakthrough products. The FDA approval of our UltraShape fat destruction product in the second quarter is a critical milestone in building our leadership position in the high growth body shaping market. In July we announced CE Mark for PicoWay, a new picosecond laser system addressing the tattoo removal and pigmented lesion market. The dual wavelengths PicoWay has the shortest pulsed duration and highest peak power of any tattoo or pigmented lesion laser available in the market. Our clinical work with the PicoWay demonstrates its excellent performance in the tattoo removal and pigmented lesion applications. The PicoWay is based on a highly reliable Candela design and Syneron plans to take full advantage of its very large installed base of close to 1,400 Candela dedicated tattoo and pigmented lesion lasers and more than 11,000 Candela platforms that include pigmented lesion indication around the world. In the U.S., we anticipate receiving regulatory clearance for PicoWay by the end of the year, positioning us well to penetrate the large and growing global market for tattoo removal and the treatment of pigmented lesions.”

Revenue[2]: Second quarter 2014 revenue was $64.6 million, up 6.1% compared to $60.9 million in the second quarter 2013 on a pro forma basis (excluding Syneron Beauty). The increase was the result of growth in the North American, EMEA and APAC regions, partially offset by lower revenue in the LATAM region. On a sequential basis, second quarter 2014 revenue was up 13.7% compared to $56.8 million in the first quarter 2014, driven by growth in all regions and the inclusion of the first full quarter of CoolTouch revenue following the acquisition in March 2014. Second quarter 2013 reported revenue was $68.8 million (including Syneron Beauty).

Non-GAAP Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2014[3]:

Gross Margin for the second quarter 2014 was 54.2%, up from 53.4% in the second quarter 2013. The increase in gross margin was reflects mainly a more favorable geographic and product mix.

Operating Income for the second quarter 2014 was $3.2 million, down from $3.4 million in the second quarter 2013. The decrease was primarily due to higher sales and marketing expenses related to the significant expansion of the Company’s North American sales force, along with additional operating expenses from CoolTouch following its acquisition in March 2014. This was partially offset by higher gross margin.

Net Income and Earnings Per Share in the second quarter 2014 were $2.5 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to net income of $3.0 million, or $0.08 per share in the second quarter 2013.

Net income and earnings per share for the second quarter 2014 are adjusted to exclude the following items, which are detailed in the Company’s financial tables presented at the end of this press release:

• Amortization of acquired intangible assets of $1.3 million.
• Stock-based compensation of $1.2 million.
• Re-measurement of contingent consideration of $(0.3) million.
• Other non-recurring costs of $1.2 million, mainly related to impairment of intangible assets
• Income tax positive adjustment of $0.4 million.

GAAP Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2014:

Gross Margin for the second quarter 2014 was 52.6%, up from 48.3% in the second quarter 2013. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to favorable geographic and product mix.

Operating Loss for the second quarter 2014 was $(0.1) million, compared to an operating loss of $(4.6) million in the second quarter 2013. Operating Margin for the second quarter 2014 was (0.22%), up from (6.7%) in the second quarter 2013. The improvement was primarily related to higher gross margin in the second quarter 2014 and higher one-time expenses in the second quarter 2013.

Net Loss and Loss Per Share in the second quarter 2014 was $(0.5) million, or $(0.01) per share, compared to net loss of $(4.3) million, or $(0.12) per share, in the second quarter 2013.

Cash Position: As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents was $96.4 million, compared to $92.6 million as of March 31, 2014.

Hugo Goldman, Chief Financial Officer of Syneron, said, “During the second quarter we began to see the initial benefits of the significant expansion of our North American sales force on gross margin, which improved on a year-over-year and sequential basis. As anticipated, operating expenses increased in the second quarter due to the new sales reps, along with building our Body Shaping Business Group and the integration of the CoolTouch business. While these added expenses impacted our operating margin in the quarter, we believe they will be strong contributors to future growth and margin expansion.”

Mr. Goldman added, “During the quarter we effectively managed our working capital, demonstrated by good improvements in collection of our accounts receivables bringing our days sales outstanding down to 81 days. In addition, a reduction in our inventory led to our inventory days outstanding coming down to 108 days. These improvements contributed to positive cash flow from operations of $3.7 million in the quarter after several quarters of using cash from operations.”

Use of Non-GAAP Measures and Pro-Forma Financials
This press release provides financial measures for gross margin, operating margin, operating income (loss), net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share, which exclude expenses related to stock-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, re-measurement of the contingent consideration, other non-recurring items such as costs associated with the voluntary field action regarding the LiteTouch Dental Laser Product in Europe, impairment of intangible assets and income tax adjustment, 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 ongoing operational results, operating margin, operating income (loss), net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per 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 non-GAAP measures when evaluating the business internally and, therefore, believes 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.

In addition, this press release provides pro forma financials that exclude revenues from Syneron Beauty following its de-consolidation as of December 8, 2013 in various comparable periods. A reconciliation of the comparable periods that include revenues from Syneron Beauty is contained in the accompanying financial tables.

Conference call and Presentation Slides
Syneron management will host its second quarter 2014 earnings conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET. Syneron will be broadcasting live via the Investor Relations section of its website, www.investors.syneron.com. The webcast will include presentation slides regarding the second quarter results to accompany management’s prepared remarks. To access the call, enter the Syneron Investor Relations website, then click on the webcast link “Q2 2014 Results Webcast.”

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 877-280-2296 in the U.S., and 212-444-0896 from overseas. The conference pass code is: 6801985.

About Syneron Medical Ltd.
Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS) is a leading global aesthetic device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and a global distribution footprint. The Company’s technology enables 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 U.S. The Company markets, services and supports its products in 90 countries. It has offices in North America, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, UK, Australia, China, Japan, and Hong Kong and distributors worldwide.

SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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Forward-looking statements in this press release include optimism about future growth prospects attributable to higher growth in North America due to our expanded sales team, development of our new dedicated body shaping team, integration of CoolTouch and advancement of our new product pipeline; our expected timetable and approach for introduction of UltraShapeand its potential to building our leadership position in the high growth body shaping market; our expectation of potential U.S. regulatory clearance for PicoWay and its potential to allowing us to penetrate the large and growing global market for tattoo removal and the treatment of pigmented lesions; progress towards broader commercialization of elure in Asia; and our belief that our investments in our sales force expansion, building of our Body Shaping Business Group and integration of the CoolTouch business will be strong contributors to future growth and margin expansion. 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 risks associated with the successful build-out of our North American sales force and its ability to enable us to generate more North American revenue and improve margins, the market acceptance of our new products, including the CoolTouch, UltraShape and PicoWay products, our ability to grow non-core market revenues, the continued stabilization of the Europe and Middle East and Asia Pacific markets, as well as those 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.