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Exhibit 99.1

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

 

Contact:

Symmetry Surgical Inc.

Scott D. Kunkel

Senior Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

(615) 964-5276

 

Investors and Media:

The Ruth Group

Zack Kubow

(646) 536-7020

zkubow@theruthgroup.com

 

  

Symmetry Surgical Reports Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results

 

Second Quarter 2015 Highlights:

 

·Achieved second consecutive quarter of year over year revenue growth
·Generated $2.3 million in EBITDA and $2.3 million in free cash flow, a 100% free cash flow conversion
·$4.2 million in cash and no debt as of July 4, 2015
·Narrowed 2015 Financial Guidance

 

Nashville, TN – August 6, 2015 – Symmetry Surgical Inc. (Nasdaq: SSRG) announced today financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2015.

 

Thomas J. Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Symmetry Surgical, stated, “During the second quarter we continued to execute on our focused growth initiatives. Total revenue was up 4.9% over the prior year after adjusting for the loss of distribution rights to the New Wave Surgical product line. In the U.S., we delivered year-over-year and sequential growth. We were also pleased to achieve year-over-year growth in both our branded and alliance product categories, reflecting positive mix and volume trends across the business.”

 

Mr. Sullivan added, “We generated EBITDA of $2.3 million in the second quarter and free cash flow of $2.3 million, demonstrating the continued ability of our business to generate cash at a high percentage of EBITDA. Looking forward, the outlook for our business remains positive and we raised the lower end of the range of our revenue and EBITDA guidance for the year. With $4.2 million in cash and no debt as of July 4, 2015, we have adequate resources to support our targeted business development strategy and we remain focused on executing appropriate transactions.”

 

Financial Results

Revenue for the second quarter 2015 was $20.7 million, up 0.9% compared to $20.5 million in the second quarter 2014. This included $0.8 million of revenue related to the New Wave Surgical product line, which was acquired by a third party in the first quarter 2014 and no longer distributed by Symmetry Surgical after April 30, 2014. Excluding the impact of the loss of the New Wave Surgical product line, second quarter 2015 revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same period last year, with increased volume partially offset by low single digit price pressure related to increased revenues from product-specific promotions.

 

Revenue in the U.S. was $18.0 million, down (1.0%) compared to the second quarter 2014 and up 1.1% compared to first quarter 2015. Excluding the impact of revenue related to New Wave Surgical’s product line in the second quarter of 2014, revenue in the U.S. was up 3.4% compared to second quarter 2014. International revenue was $2.6 million, up 16.8% compared to second quarter 2014.

 

 
 

 

Revenue from Symmetry Surgical branded products was $18.7 million, up 4.5% compared to second quarter 2014. Revenue from Alliance products was $2.0 million, down (23.6%) compared to second quarter 2014. Excluding the impact of revenue related to New Wave Surgical’s product line in the second quarter of 2014, revenue from Alliance products was up 9.4% compared to second quarter 2014.

 

Gross profit for the second quarter 2015 was $9.8 million, compared to $9.8 million in the second quarter 2014. Gross margin percentage for the second quarter 2015 was 47.5%, compared to 48.1% in the same period last year. Second quarter 2014 gross profit and gross margin benefitted from a one-time supplier payment for the early termination of Symmetry Surgical’s distribution rights to the New Wave Surgical product line. Excluding the one-time payment from the second quarter 2014, the year-over-year improvement in gross margin percent was driven by improved product mix, lower product costs due to favorable exchange rates, tight cost controls, and volume leverage on higher sales, slightly offset by pricing pressure related to product-specific promotions.

 

Total operating expenses in the second quarter 2015 were $9.0 million, compared to $19.4 million in the second quarter 2014. Operating expenses in the second quarter 2014 included a $10.5 million non-cash asset impairment charge; excluding this charge, second quarter 2014 operating expenses were $8.9 million. Operating income for the second quarter 2015 was $0.8 million, compared to an operating loss of $(9.6) million in the second quarter 2014.

 

Net income for the second quarter 2015 was $0.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $(6.1) million, or $(0.64) per diluted share, in the second quarter 2014.

 

The weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding during the second quarter 2015 was 9,651,969. On December 5, 2014, Symmetry Medical distributed 9,586,845 shares of Symmetry Surgical common stock. For periods prior to the separation of Symmetry Surgical from Symmetry Medical, the weighted-average basic and diluted shares outstanding were based on the number of shares of Symmetry Surgical common stock outstanding on the distribution date.

 

EBITDA (which is defined below and excludes impairment charges) for the second quarter 2015 was $2.3 million compared to $2.4 million in the second quarter 2014. The Company generated free cash flow (also defined below) of $2.3 million in the second quarter 2015, compared to $4.5 million in the second quarter 2014. Free cash flow conversion for the second quarter was 100%.

 

Financial Guidance

The following forward-looking estimates regarding 2015 guidance reflect first half of 2015 performance and projections and assumes current market conditions and minimal impact of foreign currency rates on revenue and cost. Actual results may differ materially, and the Company refers you to forward-looking statements located at the end of the press release.

 

The Company is narrowing its 2015 financial guidance. For the full year 2015, the Company expects revenue to be in the range of $82 to $84 million, narrowed from $80 to $84 million previously. The Company expects full year 2015 EBITDA to be in the range of $8.5 to $9.5 million, narrowed from $8.0 to $9.5 million previously.

 

Conference Call

Symmetry Surgical will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2015 financial results at 8:00 a.m. ET, today. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online from the investor relations page of the Company’s corporate website at www.symmetrysurgical.com. The dial-in numbers are (888) 771-4371 for domestic callers and (847) 585-4405 for international. The reservation number for both is 40171362. After the live webcast, the call will remain available on Symmetry Surgical’s website through November 6, 2015. In addition, a telephonic replay of the call will be available until August 13, 2015. The replay numbers are (888) 843-7419 for domestic callers and (630) 652-3042 for international callers. Please use reservation code 4017 1362#.

 

 
 

 

About Symmetry Surgical Inc.

Symmetry Surgical is dedicated to developing and delivering high-quality, innovative surgical instruments that meet clinicians' needs and improve patients' lives. Our team collaborates with healthcare providers around the world to provide medical devices that exceed our customers' expectations and provide solutions for today's needs and tomorrow's growth. Our rich and diverse history creates one of the industry's most comprehensive surgical instrument portfolios, which includes our well-known brands such as BOOKWALTER®, GREENBERG®, OLSEN®,SYMMETRY®, SHARP KERRISON™, FLASH PAK®, CLASSIC®, CLASSIC PLUS®, SECTO®,QUAD-LOCK®, RAPIDCLEAN®, MAGNAFREE®, MIDAS TOUCH®, MICROSECT®, ULTRA INSTRUMENTS®, MULTIPAK®, ACCESS SURGICAL INTERNATIONAL®, RILEY MEDICAL®, TRANSPAK®, OPTI-LENGTH®, THE ULTRA SYSTEM®, BOOKWALTER ROTILT®. Symmetry Surgical is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For more information, please visit www.symmetrysurgical.com.

 

Non-GAAP Measures

 

EBITDA is Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Asset Impairment. Free Cash Flow (FCF) is Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities less Purchases of Property and Equipment. Free Cash Flow Conversion is the ratio of Free Cash Flow to EBITDA. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Management believes these non-GAAP measures improve management's and investors' ability to better compare the company's ongoing financial performance between periods and with other companies.

 

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes statements that express our opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives and assumptions regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “projects,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates” or “anticipates,” or, in each case, their negatives or other variations or comparable terminology. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future, including risks and uncertainties relating to performance or outcomes which could differ materially from our current expectations. Unless required by applicable law, Symmetry Surgical undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We refer you to the "Risk Factors" and “Forward-Looking Statements” sections in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as the Company’s other filings, all of which are available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov.

 

Investor Contact:

Zack Kubow

The Ruth Group

646-536-7020

zkubow@theruthgroup.com

 

 
 

 

Symmetry Surgical, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

In Thousands, Except Per Share Data

 

   Three Months Ended   Year to Date 
   July 4,   June 28,   July 4,   June 28, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited)   (unaudited)   (unaudited) 
     
                 
Revenue  $20,662   $20,473    41,436    41,035 
Cost of revenue   10,853    10,631    21,742    22,717 
Gross profit   9,809    9,842    19,694    18,318 
Sales and marketing expenses   4,141    4,349    8,614    8,805 
General and administrative expenses   4,865    4,595    9,426    9,090 
Asset impairment   -    10,500    -    10,500 
              -    - 
Operating income (loss)   803    (9,602)   1,654    (10,077)
Other (income) expense:                    
Interest expense   63    -    127    - 
Other   185    60    (78)   144 
                     
Income (loss) before income taxes   555    (9,662)   1,605    (10,221)
Income tax expense (benefit)   214    (3,516)   508    (3,707)
                     
Net income (loss)  $341   $(6,146)  $1,097   $(6,514)
                     
Net income (loss) per share:                    
Basic  $0.04   $(0.64)  $0.11   $(0.68)
                   - 
Diluted  $0.04   $(0.64)  $0.11   $(0.68)
                     
                     
Weighted average common shares and equivalent shares outstanding:                    
Basic (a)   9,587    9,587    9,587    9,587 
Diluted (a)   9,652    9,587    9,627    9,587 

 

(a)  On December 5, 2014, SMI distributed 9,587 shares of Symmetry Surgical common stock.  For periods prior to the separation, the weighted-average basic and diluted shares outstanding were based on the number of shares of Symmetry Surgical common stock outstanding on the distribution date.  

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Symmetry Surgical, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

In Thousands

 

   July 4,   January 3, 
   2015   2015 
         
ASSETS:  (unaudited)     
Current Assets:        
Cash  $4,199   $2,994 
Accounts receivable, net   10,113    10,070 
Inventories   24,740    24,141 
Deferred income taxes   2,809    2,816 
Other current assets   2,043    2,417 
           
Total current assets   43,904    42,438 
Property and equipment, net   2,317    2,768 
Deferred income taxes   20,924    21,243 
Goodwill   7,120    7,126 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization   75,063    77,903 
Other assets   227    219 
           
Total Assets  $149,555   $151,697 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:          
Current Liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $5,513   $5,283 
Accrued wages and benefits   1,743    1,902 
Other accrued expenses   1,493    1,417 
Accrued income taxes   274    158 
Deferred income taxes   14    15 
Revolving line of credit, net   -    3,876 
           
Total current liabilities   9,037    12,651 
Other long-term liabilities   1,081    1,092 
           
Total Liabilities   10,118    13,743 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
Stockholder' Equity:          
Common Stock, $.0001 par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 10,303 shares issued July 4, 2015; 10,313 shares issued January 3, 2015   1    1 
Additional paid-in capital   139,175    138,576 
Retained earnings (deficit)   981    (116)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (720)   (507)
           
Total Stockholder' Equity   139,437    137,954 
           
Total Liabilities and Equity  $149,555   $151,697 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Symmetry Surgical, Inc.

Reconciliation of EBITDA, Free Cash Flow,  Free Cash Flow Conversion

In Thousands  

 

   Three Months Ended   Year to Date 
   July 4,   April 4,   June 28,   July 4,   June 28, 
   2015   2015   2014   2015   2014 
           (unaudited)       (unaudited) 
                     
Net income (loss), as reported  $341   $756   $(6,146)  $1,097   $(6,514)
   Adjustments:                         
Interest   63    64    -    127    - 
Tax expense (benefit)   214    294    (3,516)   508    (3,707)
Depreciation   240    241    240    481    472 
Amortization   1,396    1,400    1,345    2,796    2,690 
Asset impairment   -    -    10,500    -    10,500 
                          
EBITDA  $2,254   $2,755   $2,423   $5,009   $3,441 
                          
                          
    Three Months Ended    Year to Date 
    July 4,    April 4,    June 28,     July 4,    June 28,  
    2015    2015    2014    2015    2014 
              (unaudited)         (unaudited) 
                          
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  $2,276   $3,189   $4,655   $5,465   $7,006 
Less: purchases of property and equipment   (21)   (53)   (162)   (74)   (166)
                          
Free cash flow  $2,255   $3,136   $4,493   $5,391   $6,840 
                          
                          
Free cash flow conversion (ratio free cash flow to EBITDA)   100.0%   113.8%   185.4%   107.6%   198.8%

 

 
 

 

Symmetry Surgical, Inc.

Revenue by Product and Geography

In Thousands

 

   Second Quarter   Vs Prior Quarter 
   2Q'15   2Q'14   Change   2Q'15   1Q'15   Change 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited) 
Revenue by Product:                        
Symmetry Surgical branded  $18,677   $17,876    4.5%  $18,677   $18,861    -1.0%
Alliance Partners   1,985    2,597    -23.6%   1,985    1,913    3.8%
                               
Total Revenue  $20,662   $20,473    0.9%  $20,662   $20,774    -0.5%
                               
                               
Revenue by Geography                              
United States  $18,042   $18,229    -1.0%  $18,042   $17,854    1.1%
International   2,620    2,244    16.8%   2,620    2,920    -10.3%
                               
Total Revenue  $20,662   $20,473    0.9%  $20,662   $20,774    -0.5%