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Exhibit 99.1

For more information:

Michael O’Neill

Chief Financial Officer

Alphatec Spine, Inc.

(760) 494-6746

investorrelations@alphatecspine.com

Westwicke Partners

Lynn C. Pieper

(415) 202-5678

lynn.pieper@westwicke.com

ALPHATEC SPINE ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2010

REVENUE AND FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

   

Annual GAAP revenue of $171.6 million; 42.3% growth over 2009; pro forma revenue of $182.9 million; 7.1% growth over 2009 and 8.3% growth on a constant-currency basis

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA of $18.9 million; 32.2% growth over 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif., February 24, 2011 – Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on treating conditions related to the aging spine, announced today financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

2010 Performance Highlights

 

   

Positioned Alphatec as a global leader within the spine market.

 

   

Completed acquisition of Scient’x S.A.

 

   

Acquisition created global scale with sales in over 50 countries in all major markets.

 

   

Combined entity is the third-largest global pure-play spinal implant company.

 

   

Alphatec Spine products launched in all major European markets and several other major international markets.

 

   

Achieved significant revenue growth in key markets.

 

   

Achieved annual U.S. revenue of $119.9 million, representing 14.7% year-over-year growth on a GAAP basis, and 6.1% year-over-year growth on a pro forma basis.

 

   

With expanded European product distribution, achieved annual Europe revenue of $24.2 million, representing more than 490% year-over-year growth on a GAAP basis, and 16.9% year-over-year growth on a pro forma basis.

 

   

Achieved annual Asia revenue of $20.0 million, representing 66.8% year-over-year growth on a GAAP basis, and 16.8% year-over-year growth on a pro forma basis.

 

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Enhanced product offerings in the Biologics market.

 

   

Launched PureGenTM Osteoprogenitor Cell Allograft in September 2010.

 

   

Established Biologics Division with dedicated sales specialists and biologics experts to drive biologics product adoption and provide support for the surgeon community with respect to the Company’s biologics products.

 

   

Enhanced product offerings in the Aging Spine and MIS markets.

 

   

All proprietary aging spine products, including Osseofix®, OsseoScrew®, and HelifixTM have been launched in Europe.

 

   

OsseoFix has been used in approximately 1,900 patients and OsseoScrew has been used in approximately 200 patients in Europe.

 

   

Illico SE® Percutaneous MIS Screw System, as well as SolusTM Locking ALIF System, have been launched in Europe.

 

   

MIS revenues for full year 2010 increased more than 480% from full year 2009.

Dirk Kuyper, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “I am proud of the performance and results that our company delivered in 2010. We have successfully positioned Alphatec Spine as a leader within the spine market, with a broad and expanded global reach, integrated R&D and manufacturing and continued focus on both the core spine market as well as differentiated technologies in Aging Spine, MIS and Biologics.” Mr. Kuyper continued, “As we enter 2011, we remain confident in our ability to grow faster than the overall spine market and to drive towards our goal of being the leading global pure-play spine company. We have the team, the products and the strategic plan to achieve long-term revenue growth, profitability, and generation of free cash flow.”

Fourth Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter 2010 were $46.0 million, an increase of 38.4% from the $33.3 million reported for the fourth quarter 2009. U.S. revenues for the fourth quarter 2010 were $32.1 million, an increase of 13.5% from the $28.3 million reported for the fourth quarter 2009. International revenues (including Europe, Asia and Rest of World) for the fourth quarter 2010 were $13.9 million, an increase of $8.9 million from the $5.0 million reported for the fourth quarter 2009.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter 2010 was $31.5 million, an increase of $9.5 million over fourth quarter 2009 of $22.0 million. Fourth quarter 2010 gross margin of 68.4% increased over fourth quarter 2009 gross margin of 66.0%.

Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter 2010 were $33.2 million, an increase of $10.8 million compared to fourth quarter 2009 of $22.4 million. Included in operating expenses for the fourth quarter 2010 are $6.8 million of expenses that were generated from the acquired Scient’x subsidiaries. The additional increase in operating expenses was primarily related to both sales and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses, specifically driven by an increase of legal fees related to litigation matters.

Net loss for the fourth quarter 2010 was $2.9 million, or ($0.03) per share (basic and diluted), compared with a net loss of $1.3 million, or ($0.03) per share (basic and diluted) for the fourth quarter 2009. Contributing to the net loss were costs associated with the refinancing of our credit facility that amounted to $1.4 million.

 

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Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter 2010 was $4.4 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $5.8 million for the fourth quarter 2009. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) excluding the effects of interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation costs, and other non-recurring income or expense items, such as in-process research and development expense and transaction-related expenses.

Full Year 2010 Financial Results

Consolidated revenues for full year 2010 were $171.6 million, an increase of 42.3% from the $120.6 million reported for full year 2009. U.S. revenues for full year 2010 were $119.9 million, an increase of 14.7% from the $104.5 million reported for full year 2009. International revenues (including Europe, Asia and Rest of World) for full year 2010 were $51.7 million, an increase of $35.6 million from the $16.1 million reported for full year 2009.

Pro forma revenues for full year 2010 were $182.9 million, an increase of 7.1% from the $170.8 million for full year 2009.

Gross profit for full year 2010 was $112.8 million, an increase of $31.8 million over full year 2009 of $81.0 million. Full year 2010 gross margin was 65.7%, a decrease of 1.5% from full year 2009 gross margin of 67.2%.

Total operating expenses for full year 2010 were $124.6 million, an increase of $33.4 million over full year 2009 of $91.2 million. Included in operating expenses for full year 2010 are $17.3 million of expenses that were generated from the acquired Scient’x subsidiaries, as well as $6.1 million in transaction and restructuring-related expenses. The additional increase in operating expenses was primarily related to both sales and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses.

Net loss for full year 2010 was $14.4 million, or ($0.18) per share (basic and diluted), compared with a net loss of $13.3 million, or ($0.27) per share (basic and diluted) for full year 2009.

Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2010 was $18.9 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $14.3 million for full year 2009.

2011 Financial Guidance

The Company anticipates annual 2011 revenues of $195.0 million to $205.0 million, and $25.0 million to $28.0 million in annual adjusted EBITDA. The Company anticipates generating both net income and positive free cash flow in 2011.

Conference Call

Alphatec Spine will host a conference call today at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results. To participate in the conference call, please visit the investor relations section of the Alphatec Spine website at www.alphatecspine.com. The dial-in numbers are (877) 556-5251 for domestic callers and (720) 545-0036 for international. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online from the investor relations section of the Alphatec Spine website at www.alphatecspine.com. The webcast will be recorded and will remain available on the investor relations section of Alphatec Spine’s website for at least 30 days.

 

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About Alphatec Spine

Alphatec Spine, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC). Alphatec Spine is a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, primarily focused on the aging spine. The Company’s mission is to combine world-class customer service with innovative, surgeon-driven design that will help improve the aging patient’s quality of life. The Company is poised to achieve its goal through new solutions for patients with osteoporosis, stenosis and other aging spine deformities, improved minimally invasive products and techniques and integrated biologics solutions. In addition to its U.S. operations, the Company also markets its products in over 50 international markets through its subsidiary, Scient’x S.A.S., via a direct sales force in France, Italy and the United Kingdom and via independent distributors in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, South America and Latin America. In Asia and Australia, the Company markets its products through its subsidiary, Alphatec Pacific, Inc, and through Scient’x’s distributors in China, Korea and Australia.

Non-GAAP Information

Non-GAAP earnings included in this press release is a non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) financial measure that represents net income (loss) excluding the effects of in-process research and development expenses, transaction-related expenses and litigation settlement expenses. Management does not consider these expenses when it makes certain evaluation of the operations of the Company. Non-GAAP earnings, as defined above, may not be similar to non-GAAP earnings measures used by other companies and is not a measurement under GAAP.

Adjusted EBITDA included in this press release is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents net income (loss) excluding the effects of interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation costs, and other non-recurring income or expense items, such as in-process research and development expense and transaction-related expenses. Adjusted EBITDA, as defined above, may not be similar to adjusted EBITDA measures used by other companies and is not a measurement under GAAP.

Though management finds non-GAAP-based earnings or loss and EBITDA useful for evaluating aspects of the Company’s business, its reliance on these measures are limited because excluded items often have a material effect on the Company’s earnings and earnings per common share calculated in accordance with GAAP. Therefore, management uses non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA in conjunction with GAAP earnings and earnings per common share measures. The Company believes that non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA provides investors with an additional tool for evaluating the Company’s core performance, which management uses in its own evaluation of continuing operating performance, and a base-line for assessing the future earnings potential of the Company. While the GAAP results are more complete, the Company prefers to allow investors to have supplemental metrics since, with reconciliation to GAAP, they may provide greater insight into the Company’s financial results.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainty. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the

 

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forward-looking statements. Alphatec Spine cautions investors that there can be no assurance that actual results or business conditions will not differ materially from those projected or suggested in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the following: Alphatec Spine’s ability to meet its 2011 revenue, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and earnings projections, the ability to successfully integrate Scient’x and Alphatec, the growth rate of the spine market related to aging and elderly patients, uncertainty of success in developing new products or products currently in Alphatec Spine’s pipeline, the successful global launch of the Company’s new products and the products in its development pipeline including OsseoFix, OsseoScrew, HeliFix, Solus, PureGen and Illico SE, failure to achieve acceptance of Alphatec Spine’s products by the surgeon community, failure to obtain FDA clearance or approval for new products, or unexpected or prolonged delays in the process, Alphatec Spine’s ability to develop and expand its U.S. and/or global revenues, continuation of favorable third party payor reimbursement for procedures performed using Alphatec Spine’s products, unanticipated expenses or liabilities or other adverse events affecting cash flow or Alphatec Spine’s ability to successfully control its costs or achieve profitability, uncertainty of additional funding, Alphatec Spine’s ability to compete with other competing products and with emerging new technologies, product liability exposure, patent infringement claims and claims related to Alphatec Spine’s intellectual property. Please refer to the risks detailed from time to time in Alphatec Spine’s SEC reports, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, reports on Form 8-K and annual reports on Form 10-K. Alphatec Spine disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless required by law.

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ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands - unaudited)

 

     December 31,
2010
     December 31,
2009
 
ASSETS      

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 23,168       $ 10,085   

Accounts receivable, net

     39,777         24,766   

Inventories, net

     51,635         29,515   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     6,652         3,128   

Deferred income tax assets

     1,592         128   
                 

Total current assets

     122,824         67,622   

Property and equipment, net

     38,440         30,356   

Goodwill

     170,194         60,113   

Intangibles, net

     43,148         2,296   

Other assets

     2,410         1,501   
                 

Total assets

   $ 377,016       $ 161,888   
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 15,957       $ 12,781   

Accrued expenses

     22,530         16,439   

Deferred revenue

     3,396         2,135   

Current portion of long-term debt

     1,708         6,724   
                 

Total current liabilities

     43,591         38,079   

Total long term liabilities

     43,388         25,377   

Redeemable preferred stock

     23,603         23,603   

Stockholders’ equity

     266,434         74,829   
                 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 377,016       $ 161,888   
                 

 

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ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts - unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
   

Year Ended

December 31,

 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Revenues

   $ 46,018      $ 33,260      $ 171,610      $ 120,618   

Cost of revenues

     14,141        11,295        57,657        39,606   

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     394        —          1,136        —     
                                

Total cost of revenues

     14,535        11,295        58,793        39,606   
                                

Gross profit

     31,483        21,965        112,817        81,012   

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development

     4,084        3,554        16,431        13,487   

In-process research and development

     —          550        2,967        6,383   

Sales and marketing

     18,971        12,778        66,542        49,396   

General and administrative

     9,578        4,117        31,078        19,333   

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     533        —          1,535        —     

Transaction related expenses

     20        1,358        3,671        2,598   

Restructuring expenses

     (7     —          2,382        —     
                                

Total operating expenses

     33,179        22,357        124,606        91,197   
                                

Operating loss

     (1,696     (392     (11,789     (10,185

Interest and other income (expense), net

     (2,335     (685     (4,698     (3,193
                                

Loss from continuing operations before taxes

     (4,031     (1,077     (16,487     (13,378

Income tax benefit

     (1,155     (70     (2,054     (138
                                

Loss from continuing operations

     (2,876     (1,007     (14,433     (13,240

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —          (313     78        (49
                                

Net loss

   $ (2,876   $ (1,320   $ (14,355   $ (13,289
                                

Net loss per common share:

        

Basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations

   $ (0.03   $ (0.02   $ (0.18   $ (0.27

Basic and diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations

     —          (0.01     0.00        (0.00
                                

Basic and diluted net loss per share

   $ (0.03   $ (0.03   $ (0.18   $ (0.27
                                

Weighted-average shares - basic and diluted

     88,078        51,908        78,590        49,292   

 

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ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(in thousands, except per share amounts - unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
   

Year Ended

December 31,

 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operating loss, as reported

   $ (1,696   $ (392   $ (11,789   $ (10,185

Add back:

        

Depreciation

     3,664        2,393        13,126        8,627   

Amortization of intangible assets

     204        919        1,449        3,329   

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     927        —          2,671        —     
                                

Total EBITDA

     3,099        2,920        5,457        1,771   

Add back significant items:

        

Stock-based compensation

     851        1,008        3,177        3,571   

In-process research and development

     —          550        2,967        6,383   

Acquisition-related inventory step-up

     449        —          1,281        —     

Transaction related expenses

     20        1,358        3,671        2,598   

Restructuring expenses

     (7     —          2,382        —     
                                

EBITDA, as adjusted for significant items

   $ 4,412      $ 5,836      $ 18,935      $ 14,323   
                                

Net loss, as reported

   $ (2,876   $ (1,320   $ (14,355   $ (13,289

Add back:

        

In-process research and development

     —          550        2,967        6,383   

Acquisition-related inventory step-up

     449        —          1,281        —     

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     927        —          2,671        —     

Transaction related expenses

     20        1,358        3,671        2,598   

Restructuring expenses

     (7     —          2,382        —     
                                

Net income (loss), as adjusted for significant items

   $ (1,487   $ 588      $ (1,383   $ (4,308
                                

Net loss per common share - basic and diluted

   $ (0.03   $ (0.03   $ (0.18   $ (0.27

Add back:

        

In-process research and development

     —          0.01        0.04        0.13   

Acquisition-related inventory step-up

     0.00        —          0.01        —     

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     0.01        —          0.03        —     

Transaction related expenses

     0.00        0.03        0.05        0.05   

Restructuring expenses

     (0.00     —          0.03        —     
                                

Net loss per common share - basic and diluted, as adjusted for significant items

   $ (0.02   $ 0.01      $ (0.02   $ (0.09
                                

 

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ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT REVENUES AND GROSS PROFIT

(in thousands, except percentages - unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
          Impact from
Foreign
 
     2010     2009     % Change     Currency  

Revenues by geographic segment

        

U.S.

   $ 32,117      $ 28,288        13.5     0.0

Europe

     5,699        1,686        238.0     -7.2

Asia

     5,733        3,286        74.5     -1.6

Rest of world

     2,469        —          100.0     -7.2
                    

Total revenues

   $ 46,018      $ 33,260        38.4     -1.6
                    

Gross profit by geographic segment

        

U.S.

   $ 25,082      $ 19,301       

Europe

     2,337        777       

Asia

     3,267        1,887       

Rest of world

     797        —         
                    

Total gross profit

   $ 31,483      $ 21,965       
                    

Gross profit margin by geographic segment

        

U.S.

     78.1     68.2    

Europe

     41.0     46.1    

Asia

     57.0     57.4    

Rest of world

     32.3     0.0    
                    

Total gross profit margin

     68.4     66.0    
                    
    

Year Ended

December 31,

          Impact from
Foreign
 
     2010     2009     % Change     Currency  

Revenues by geographic segment

        

U.S.

   $ 119,880      $ 104,531        14.7     0.0

Europe

     24,242        4,101        491.1     -7.3

Asia

     19,998        11,986        66.8     2.6

Rest of world

     7,490        —          100.0     -7.3
                    

Total revenues

   $ 171,610      $ 120,618        42.3     -1.2
                    

Gross profit by geographic segment

        

U.S.

   $ 89,226      $ 72,401       

Europe

     9,616        1,742       

Asia

     11,173        6,869       

Rest of world

     2,802        —         
                    

Total gross profit

   $ 112,817      $ 81,012       
                    

Gross profit margin by geographic segment

        

U.S.

     74.4     69.3    

Europe

     39.7     42.5    

Asia

     55.9     57.3    

Rest of world

     37.4     0.0    
                    

Total gross profit margin

     65.7     67.2    
                    

Footnotes:

 

1) IMC operating results have been removed from Asia revenues and gross profit for the periods presented.
2) The impact from foreign currency represents the percentage change in 2010 revenues due to the change in foreign exchange rates for the periods presented.

 

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ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.

PRO FORMA REVENUES BY GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT

(in thousands, except percentages - unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended      % Change  
     December 31,            Constant  
     2010      2009      Reported     Currency  

Pro Forma Revenues by geographic segment

          

U.S.

   $ 32,117       $ 31,219         2.9     2.9

Europe

     5,699         7,366         -22.6     -16.6

Asia

     5,733         4,878         17.5     19.4

Rest of world

     2,469         3,167         -22.0     -16.0
                      

Total revenues

   $ 46,018       $ 46,630         -1.3     0.2
                      
     Year Ended      % Change  
     December 31,            Constant  
     2010      2009      Reported     Currency  

Pro Forma Revenues by geographic segment

          

U.S.

   $ 122,855       $ 115,826         6.1     6.1

Europe

     29,097         24,887         16.9     24.6

Asia

     21,657         18,548         16.8     14.0

Rest of world

     9,336         11,582         -19.4     -14.3
                      

Total revenues

   $ 182,945       $ 170,843         7.1     8.3
                      

Footnotes:

 

1) IMC operating results have been removed from Asia pro forma revenues for the periods presented.
2) Pro Forma revenues for the perods presented include the results of Scient’x as if the Scient’x acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2009.
3) % Change - Constant Currency represents the change in 2010 pro forma revenue had the 2010 foreign exchange rates remained constant with 2009 foreign exchange rates.

 

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