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NEWS RELEASE
   
 
CONTACT:
 
CONMED Corporation
 
Robert Shallish
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
315-624-3206
   
 
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Investors:  Brian Ritchie
 
212-850-5600


FOR RELEASE:   7:00 AM (Eastern)   April 28, 2011

CONMED Corporation Announces First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
-  First Quarter Sales Increase of 4% Driven by 10% Growth in Capital Equipment Revenues  -
-  Operating Margin Expansion Helps Generate First Quarter GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Increases of 24% and 32%, Respectively  -
- Conference Call to be Held at 10:00 a.m. ET Today  -


Utica, New York, April 28, 2011 ----- CONMED Corporation (Nasdaq: CNMD) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2011.

Sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 were $183.5 million compared to $176.4 million in the same quarter of 2010, an increase of 4.0%.  GAAP diluted earnings per share grew 24.0% to $0.31 compared to $0.25 in the first quarter of 2010.  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share equaled $0.37 compared to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.28 in the 2010 first quarter, an increase of over 32%.  As discussed below under “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” the Company presents various non-GAAP financial measures in this release.  Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.  Please refer to the attached reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures.

“We delivered solid top-line growth in the first quarter, and significantly exceeded our bottom-line expectations.  With respect to sales, single-use Arthroscopy devices grew 5.8% over the first quarter of 2010, leading the increase in the disposable products category.  Capital equipment products, as a whole, grew a robust 10.0% year-over-year.  In regards to profitability, of particular note are the increases in operating profit and cash flow resulting from our various efficiency programs.  The operating margin percentage increased to 9.4% (10.2% non-GAAP) compared to 7.7% (8.0% non-GAAP) in last year’s first quarter.  Cash flow was also strong, resulting in meaningful growth in cash and reduction of debt amounting to $18.9 million, which was equivalent to 10.3% of the quarter’s revenue,” commented Mr. Joseph J. Corasanti, President and Chief Executive Officer.

International sales in the first quarter of 2011 were $91.4 million, representing 49.8% of total sales.  Foreign currency exchange rate changes compared to rates in effect in the first quarter of 2010 had a negligible impact on sales.

Cash provided by operations totaled $20.7 million, 2.3 times greater than net income, and was primarily used to reduce debt.




 
 

 
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Outlook

Mr. Corasanti added, “We have made consistent measured progress over the last several quarters implementing our strategy for increasing revenues and profitability.  New products are gaining traction and cost efficiency actions have grown the bottom-line.  While some quarter to quarter fluctuations remain possible given today’s ever-evolving business environment, we are clearly trending in the right direction.  With respect to the second quarter of 2011, the Company expects revenues of $180 - $185 million and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.30- $0.35.  Also, we are reiterating our full year 2011 sales guidance of $745 - $755 million, and our non-GAAP earnings per share guidance of $1.40 - $1.50.”

The non-GAAP estimates exclude the additional non-cash interest expense on the Company’s convertible bonds and restructuring costs expected to be incurred in 2011 related to manufacturing and administrative functions.

The sales and earnings expectations for 2011 are based on the March 2011 currency exchange rates and take into account the currency hedges entered into by the Company.  CONMED estimates that 70% of its currency exposure is hedged for 2011.


Restructuring costs

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company continued the consolidation of certain administrative functions and continued the transfer of additional product lines to its Mexican manufacturing facility.  Expenses associated with these activities, including severance and relocation costs, amounted to $1.4 million.  These charges are included in the GAAP earnings per share set forth above and are excluded from the non-GAAP results.  CONMED expects restructuring charges in 2011 to approximate $3.0 - $4.0 million; these costs are excluded from non-GAAP earnings estimates.
 
Convertible note interest expense

Beginning January 1, 2010, in accordance with guidance issued by the FASB, the Company is now required to record non-cash interest expense related to its convertible notes to bring the effective interest rate to a level approximating that of a non-convertible note of similar size and tenor.  In the first quarters of 2011 and 2010, CONMED recorded additional non-cash pre-tax interest charges of $1.1 million in each of those quarters.  These charges are included in the GAAP earnings per share set forth above, and excluded from the non-GAAP amounts.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management has disclosed financial measurements in this press announcement that present financial information that is not in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).  These measurements are not a substitute for GAAP measurements, although Company management uses these measurements as aids in monitoring the Company’s on-going financial performance from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year on a regular basis, and for benchmarking against other medical technology companies.  Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per share and non-GAAP operating margin measure the profitability of the Company excluding unusual credits or charges that are considered by management to be outside of the normal on-going operations of the Company.  Adjusted Cash Flow Provided by Operating Activities and Cash Flow from Financing Activities are presented to disclose the effect of a change in accounting.  Management uses and presents non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per share and non-GAAP operating margin because management believes that in order to properly understand the Company’s short and long-term financial trends, the impact of unusual items should be eliminated from on-going operating activities.  These adjustments for unusual items are derived from facts and circumstances that vary in frequency and impact on the Company’s results of operations.  Management uses non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per share and non-GAAP operating margin to forecast and evaluate the operational performance of the Company as well as to compare results of current periods to prior periods on a consistent basis.  Non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.  Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 
 

 
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Conference call

The Company will webcast its first quarter 2011 conference call live over the Internet at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 28, 2011.   This webcast can be accessed from CONMED’s web site at www.conmed.com.  Replays of the call will be made available through May 6, 2011.

CONMED Profile

CONMED is a medical technology company with an emphasis on surgical devices and equipment for minimally invasive procedures and patient monitoring.  The Company’s products serve the clinical areas of arthroscopy, powered surgical instruments, electrosurgery, cardiac monitoring disposables, endosurgery and endoscopic technologies.  They are used by surgeons and physicians in a variety of specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery and gastroenterology.  Headquartered in Utica, New York, the Company’s 3,300 employees distribute its products worldwide from several manufacturing locations.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on certain assumptions and contingencies that involve risks and uncertainties.  The forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and relate to the Company’s performance on a going-forward basis.  The forward-looking statements in this press release involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results, performance or trends, to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements herein or in previous disclosures.  The Company believes that all forward-looking statements made by it have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs or projections as expressed in the forward-looking statements will actually occur or prove to be correct.  In addition to general industry and economic conditions, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to: (i) the failure of any one or more of the assumptions stated above, to prove to be correct; (ii) the risks relating to forward-looking statements discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010; (iii) cyclical purchasing patterns from customers, end-users and dealers;  (iv) timely release of new products, and acceptance of such new products by the market; (v) the introduction of new products by competitors and other competitive responses; (vi) the possibility that any new acquisition or other transaction may require the Company to reconsider its financial assumptions and goals/targets; and/or (vii) the Company’s ability to devise and execute strategies to respond to market conditions.





 
 

 
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CONMED CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2011
(In thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

   
2010
   
2011
 
             
Net sales
  $ 176,365     $ 183,450  
                 
Cost of sales
    84,003       86,980  
Cost of sales, other - Note A
    567       754  
                 
Gross profit
    91,795       95,716  
                 
Selling and administrative
    70,552       70,078  
Research and development
    7,682       7,681  
Other expense – Note B
    -       694  
      78,234       78,453  
                 
Income from operations
    13,561       17,263  
                 
Amortization of debt discount
    1,052       1,094  
                 
Interest expense
    1,749       1,805  
                 
Income before income taxes
    10,760       14,364  
                 
Provision for income taxes
    3,441       5,369  
                 
Net income
  $ 7,319     $ 8,995  
                 
Per share data:
               
Net income
               
Basic
  $ .25     $ .32  
Diluted
    .25       .31  
                 
Weighted average common shares
               
Basic
    29,165       28,261  
Diluted
    29,409       28,701  
 
Note A –Included in cost of sales, other in the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011, are $0.6 million and $0.8 million, respectively, related to the moving of additional product lines to the manufacturing facility in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Note B – Included in other expense in the three months ended March 31, 2011 are $0.7 million in severance charges related to the consolidation of administrative functions.


 
 

 
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CONMED CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
ASSETS


   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 12,417     $ 17,939  
Accounts receivable, net
    145,350       147,263  
Inventories
    172,796       171,211  
Deferred income taxes
    8,476       8,874  
Other current assets
    11,153       12,730  
Total current assets
    350,192       358,017  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    140,895       141,121  
Deferred income taxes
    2,009       2,333  
Goodwill
    295,068       294,924  
Other intangible assets, net
    190,091       188,432  
Other assets
    7,518       7,576  
Total assets
  $ 985,773     $ 992,403  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 110,433     $ 111,528  
Other current liabilities
    69,433       68,977  
Total current liabilities
    179,866       180,505  
                 
Long-term debt
    85,182       71,844  
Deferred income taxes
    106,046       110,651  
Other long-term liabilities
    28,116       28,359  
Total liabilities
    399,210       391,359  
                 
Shareholders' equity:
               
Capital accounts
    248,404       251,191  
Retained earnings
    354,020       362,685  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (15,861 )     (12,832 )
Total equity
    586,563       601,044  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 985,773     $ 992,403  


 
 

 
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CONMED CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
 Net income
  $ 7,319     $ 8,995  
  Adjustments to reconcile net income
               
       to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
 Depreciation and amortization
    10,282       10,340  
 Stock-based compensation
    940       1,026  
 Deferred income taxes
    3,598       4,625  
 Sale of accounts receivable to (collections for) purchaser
    (29,000 )     -  
     Increase (decrease) in cash flows from changes in assets and liabilities:
               
      Accounts receivable     5,378       90  
      Inventories     (8,002 )     420  
      Accounts payable     3,836       1,782  
      Income taxes payable     (620 )     333  
      Accrued compensation and benefits     (3,509 )     (7,442 )
      Other assets     (865 )     (1,917 )
      Other liabilities      (2,289 )      2,448  
   Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
     (12,932 )      20,700  
                 
 Cash flow from investing activities:
               
       Purchases of property, plant and equipment     (3,333 )     (4,143 )
       Payments related to business acquisitions      (5,083 )      (72 )
   Net cash used in investing activities
     (8,416 )      (4,215 )
                 
 Cash flow from financing activities:
               
              Payments on debt
    (9,337 )     (13,337 )
              Proceeds from secured borrowings, net
    33,000       -  
              Net proceeds from common stock issued under employee plans
    267       1,287  
              Other, net
     (2,531 )      337  
   Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
     21,399       (11,713 )
                 
 Effect of exchange rate change
               
      on cash and cash equivalents
     (179 )      750  
                 
 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (128 )     5,522  
                 
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
     10,098        12,417  
                 
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 9,970     $ 17,939  

 
 

 
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CONMED CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME
BEFORE UNUSUAL ITEMS AND AMORTIZATION OF DEBT DISCOUNT
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2011
(In thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

   
2010
   
2011
 
             
Reported net income
  $ 7,319     $ 8,995  
                 
New plant / facility consolidation costs included in cost of sales
    567       754  
                 
Administrative consolidation costs included in other expense
    -       694  
                 
Amortization of debt discount
    1,052       1,094  
                 
Unusual expense before income taxes
    1,619       2,542  
                 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes on unusual expenses
    (593 )     (926 )
                 
Net income before unusual items
  $ 8,345     $ 10,611  
                 
                 
Per share data:
               
                 
Reported net income
               
Basic
  $ 0.25     $ 0.32  
Diluted
    0.25       0.31  
                 
Net income before unusual items
               
Basic
  $ 0.29     $ 0.38  
Diluted
    0.28       0.37  

Management has provided the above reconciliation of net income before unusual items and amortization of debt discount as an additional measure that investors can use to compare operating performance between reporting periods.  Management believes this reconciliation provides a useful presentation of operating performance as discussed in the section “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above.  We have included the amortization of debt discount in our analysis in order to facilitate comparison with the non-GAAP earnings guidance provided in the “Outlook” section of this and previous releases which exclude such expense.

 
 

 
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CONMED CORPORATION
IMPACT TO STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS RELATED TO ACCOUNTING
CHANGE APPLIED PROSPECTIVELY
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2011
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
             
   
2010
   
2011
 
             
Reported cash flow from operations
  $ (12,932 )   $ 20,700  
                 
Sale of accounts receivable to (collections for) purchaser
               
   accounting change and termination of facility
    29,000       -  
                 
Adjusted cash flow from operations
  $ 16,068     $ 20,700  
                 
                 
                 
                 
Reported cash flow from financing activities
  $ 21,399     $ (11,713 )
                 
Proceeds of secured borrowings, net
    (33,000 )     -  
                 
Adjusted cash flow provided (used) by financing activities
  $ (11,601 )   $ (11,713 )

CONMED CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2011
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
             
             
Reported income from operations
  $ 13,561     $ 17,263  
                 
New plant/facility consolidation costs included in cost of sales
    567       754  
                 
Administrative consolidation costs included in other expense
    -       694  
                 
Adjusted income from operations
  $ 14,128     $ 18,711  
                 
                 
Operating Margin
               
   Reported (GAAP)
    7.7 %     9.4 %
                 
   Adjusted (Non-GAAP)
    8.0 %     10.2 %
 
Management has provided the above reconciliations as additional measures that investors can use to compare financial results between reporting periods.  Management believes these reconciliations provide a useful presentation of financial measures as discussed in the section “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above.

 
 

 
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CONMED CORPORATION
First Quarter Sales Summary


   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
                         
                     
Constant
 
                     
Currency
 
   
2010
   
2011
   
Growth
   
Growth
 
   
(in millions)
             
Arthroscopy
                       
Single-use
  $ 54.9     $ 58.1       5.8 %     5.9 %
Capital
    17.3       17.3       0.0 %     0.6 %
      72.2       75.4       4.4 %     4.6 %
                                 
Powered Surgical Instruments
                               
Single-use
    20.2       20.4       1.0 %     1.0 %
Capital
    14.8       17.7       19.6 %     19.7 %
      35.0       38.1       8.9 %     8.9 %
                                 
Electrosurgery
                               
Single-use
    17.1       16.7       -2.3 %     -2.4 %
Capital
    6.0       6.9       15.0 %     13.3 %
       23.1        23.6        2.2      1.7
Endoscopic Technologies
                               
Single-use
    11.8       11.9       0.8 %     0.0 %
Endosurgery
                               
Single-use and reposable
    17.1       17.9       4.7 %     5.3 %
Patient Care
                               
Single-use
    17.2       16.6       -3.5 %     -2.9 %
                                 
Total
                               
Single-use and reposable
    138.3       141.6       2.4 %     2.5 %
Capital
    38.1       41.9       10.0 %     10.0 %
    $ 176.4     $ 183.5       4.0 %     4.1 %