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Exhibit 99.1
 
ZELTIQ ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2015 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Full Year 2015 Revenue of $255.4 million, up 46% year-over-year
Announces New CoolAdvantage™ Family of Applicators with 35 Minute Treatment Times

 
Fourth quarter revenue of $78.2 million, up 54% year-over-year; Full year revenue of $255.4 million, up 46% year-over-year

Fourth quarter net income of $40.6 million, or $0.99 per diluted share; Full year net income of $41.8 million, or $1.02 per diluted share

Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.0%; Full year Adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.6%

387 systems shipped, compared to 354 systems in fourth quarter 2014, bringing total system installed base to 4,634 systems

273,112 revenue cycles shipped, up 57% from fourth quarter 2014

PLEASANTON, CA (February 29, 2016) – ZELTIQ®, (Nasdaq: ZLTQ) a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing products utilizing its proprietary controlled-cooling technology platform, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015.

Mark Foley, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am very pleased with our ability to deliver another year of significant growth while continuing to penetrate and expand the non-invasive fat reduction market. In 2015, we generated 46% year-over-year revenue growth on top of a very strong 2014. Once again, our results were driven by broad-based execution as we shipped a record number of systems, generated strong year-over-year utilization growth and experienced a significant increase in our international revenue. Our fourth quarter and full year adjusted EBITDA was impacted by higher variable compensation expense due to over performance, accelerated launch of our national direct-to-consumer campaign, inventory write-offs and an increase in certain accounting reserves. In the fourth quarter, we had a very successful launch of our CoolMini™ applicator as we shipped nearly 1,400 units, or $12 million, in add-on applicator revenue. Physician and patient feedback has been very positive and we expect that the CoolMini applicator will enable us to further differentiate CoolSculpting as the leading non-invasive, fat reduction brand and expand our addressable market, particularly with facially focused aesthetic physicians. We also announced the launch of our North America direct-to-consumer campaign which we expect to significantly increase CoolSculpting brand awareness. The campaign will leverage successful learnings from our two direct-to-consumer pilots conducted in 2015 and we are very pleased with the early results from our national roll out. Our international business remains in its early stages of growth and provides us with a significant expansion opportunity going forward. We are very excited about our recently announced hiring of Todd Zavodnick as President, International, as we continue to make great strides in building out our international infrastructure.”

Mr. Foley continued, “As I look to 2016 and beyond I am incredibly optimistic about what ZELTIQ and our CoolSculpting technology can achieve. The recently announced CoolMini Stand-Alone system has the potential to enhance physician adoption while further differentiating our unique and proprietary technology. As a company that thrives on innovation we are proud to announce the introduction of our new CoolAdvantage family of applicators which we plan to roll out late in second quarter this year. These next generation applicators will incorporate a shorter, 35 minute treatment time as well as improvements in the overall procedure resulting from a more consistent tissue draw, reduced suction force and an increase in the treated surface area. Longer term, we are building off of our CoolSculpting platform and continue to make good progress with our acne and cellulite programs, each representing large, incremental market opportunities. I believe that ZELTIQ remains in its early stages of growth as we continue to penetrate the non-invasive fat reduction market while expanding our market opportunity through innovation.”

Mr. Foley concluded, “I am very excited about our opportunities in 2016 as we look to enhance our brand awareness, introduce new applicators and set ourselves up to capitalize on the large, international opportunity. As well, we are implementing a global





tax strategy which involves moving our consumable manufacturing this year and that will result in a significantly lower effective tax rate over the long term. We have modestly adjusted our profitability target for 2016 to account for the investments in our tax structure and international infrastructure. We remain confident in our 2016 full year revenue guidance of approximately $315 million and believe that these investments will be important drivers of competitive advantage and market adoption for years to come.”
Fourth Quarter Financial Review
Total revenue for the fourth quarter 2015 was $78.2 million, consisting of $43.2 million of system revenue and $35.0 million of consumable revenue. This compares to total revenue of $50.8 million, consisting of $28.4 million of system revenue and $22.4 million of consumable revenue for the fourth quarter 2014. Total revenue cycles shipped increased 57% to 273,112 for the fourth quarter 2015, compared to 173,895 for the fourth quarter 2014.
Gross profit was $52.4 million, or 67% of revenue, for the fourth quarter 2015, compared to gross profit of $35.9 million, or 71% of revenue, for the fourth quarter 2014. Operating expenses for the fourth quarter 2015 were $50.6 million, compared to $34.3 million for the fourth quarter 2014.
Income from operations for the fourth quarter 2015 was $1.8 million, compared to income from operations of $1.6 million for the fourth quarter 2014. Net income for the fourth quarter 2015 was $40.6 million, or $0.99 per share, compared to net income of $1.3 million, or $0.03 per share for the fourth quarter 2014. Net income was favorably impacted by approximately $38.7 million of which $40.4 million related to the release of the Company’s deferred tax assets valuation allowance primarily due to net operating loss carryforwards offset by current period tax expense of $1.7 million. Weighted average diluted shares outstanding was 41.0 million for the fourth quarter 2015, compared to weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 41.4 million for the fourth quarter 2014.
On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported adjusted EBITDA of $5.5 million, or 7.0% of revenue, for the fourth quarter 2015, compared to $4.4 million, or 8.7% of revenue, for the fourth quarter 2014.
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and long-term investments were $52.1 million as of December 31, 2015 compared to $49.7 million as of December 31, 2014, and $50.5 million as of September 30, 2015.
Full Year Financial Review
Total revenue for the full year 2015 was $255.4 million, consisting of $130.7 million of system revenue and $124.7 million of consumable revenue. This compares to total revenue of $174.5 million, consisting of $93.0 million of system revenue and $81.5 million of consumable revenue for the full year 2014. Total revenue cycles shipped increased 57% to 980,339 for the full year 2015, compared to 625,186 for the full year 2014.
Gross profit was $181.0 million, or 71% of revenue, for the full year 2015, compared to gross profit of $124.4 million, or 71% of revenue, for the full year 2014. Operating expenses for the full year 2015 were $177.3 million, compared to $122.3 million for the full year 2014.
Income from operations for the full year 2015 was $3.7 million, compared to income from operations of $2.1 million for the full year 2014. Net income for the full year 2015 was $41.8 million, or $1.02 per share, compared to net income of $1.5 million for the full year 2014, or $0.04 per share. Net income was favorably impacted by approximately $38.5 million of which $40.4 million related to the release of the Company’s deferred tax assets valuation allowance primarily due to net operating loss carryforwards offset by current period tax expense of $1.9 million. Weighted average diluted shares outstanding was 40.8 million for the full year 2015, compared to weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 41.0 million for the full year 2014.

On a non-GAAP basis, ZELTIQ reported adjusted EBITDA of $19.3 million, or 7.6% of revenue, for the full year 2015, compared to $13.3 million, or 7.6% of revenue, for the full year 2014.
Full Year 2016 Financial Guidance
ZELTIQ is providing financial guidance for the full year 2016, as follows:
 
Revenue guidance of approximately $315 million
Consumable revenue of approximately 55% of total revenue
Gross profit margin of approximately 72% of total revenue





Operating expenses of approximately 69% of total revenue
Stock-based compensation, depreciation, and amortization expense of approximately 7% of total revenue
Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 10% of total revenue
Additional information regarding ZELTIQ’s results and guidance can be found in ZELTIQ’s Supplemental Financial and Operational Information schedule by CLICKING HERE or by visiting the Investor Relations section of ZELTIQ’s website at www.zeltiq.com.
Conference Call
ZELTIQ will hold a conference call on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results. The dial-in numbers are (877) 280-7291 for domestic callers and (707) 287-9361 for international callers. The conference ID number is 50015275. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online from the investor relations page of ZELTIQ’s corporate website at www.coolsculpting.com.
A replay of the webcast will remain available on ZELTIQ’s website, www.coolsculpting.com, until ZELTIQ releases its first quarter 2016 financial results. In addition, a telephonic replay of the call will be available until March 7, 2016. The replay dial-in numbers are (855) 859-2056 for domestic callers and (404) 537-3406 for international callers. Please use the replay conference ID number 50015275.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
ZELTIQ has supplemented its GAAP net income (loss) with a non-GAAP measure of Adjusted EBITDA. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful supplemental information to management and investors regarding the performance of ZELTIQ, facilitates a more meaningful comparison of results for current periods with previous operating results, and assists management in analyzing future trends, making strategic and business decisions and establishing internal budgets and forecasts. A reconciliation of non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income (loss) in the most directly comparable GAAP measure is provided in the schedule below.
There are limitations in using this non-GAAP financial measure because it is not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Investors and potential investors should consider non-GAAP financial measures only in conjunction with the ZELTIQ’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and the reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measure provided in the schedule below.

About ZELTIQ® Aesthetics
ZELTIQ is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing products utilizing its proprietary controlled-cooling technology platform. ZELTIQ’s first commercial product, the CoolSculpting® System, is designed to selectively reduce stubborn fat bulges. CoolSculpting is based on the scientific principle that fat cells are more sensitive to cold than the overlying skin and surrounding tissues. It utilizes patented technology of precisely controlled cooling to reduce the temperature of fat cells in the treated area, which is intended to cause fat cell elimination through a natural biological process known as apoptosis. ZELTIQ developed CoolSculpting to safely, noticeably, and measurably reduce the fat layer.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements made in this press release regarding ZELTIQ’s expectation that the CoolMini applicator as well as its newly launched CoolMini Stand-Alone system will further differentiate CoolSculpting as the leading non-invasive, fat reduction brand and expanding its addressable market, the launch of its national direct to consumer campaign in 2016 will significantly increase consumer awareness of its leading technology, belief that the campaign will leverage successful tactics from two direct-to-consumer pilots and enhance its continued focus on core marketing, optimism and potential for its CoolSculpting technology and CoolMini Stand-Alone system, the timing of the launch of the CoolAdvantage line of applicators, its belief that ZELTIQ still has room to grow, as well as the statements regarding its expected 2016 financial results under “Revised Full Year 2016 Financial Guidance,” are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “optimistic,” “potential,” “will,” “plan,” “opportunities,” and “guidance” and similar words that denote future events or results identify these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond ZELTIQ’s control and that could materially affect ZELTIQ’s actual business operations and financial performance and condition. Factors that could materially affect ZELTIQ’s business operations and financial performance and condition include, but are not limited to: less than anticipated growth in the number of physicians electing to





purchase CoolSculpting Systems; patient demand for CoolSculpting procedures may be lower than ZELTIQ expects; product or procedure announcements by competitors may decrease demand for CoolSculpting procedures; ZELTIQ may incorrectly estimate or control its future expenditures; ZELTIQ may incorrectly estimate the timing of new product development and new product launch; ZELTIQ’s sales and marketing plans may fail to increase sales as ZELTIQ expects; individual patients may not experience the same results with CoolMini as the average patient in the clinical trials; as well as those other risks and uncertainties set forth in ZELTIQ’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, filed with the SEC on October 28, 2015. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. ZELTIQ expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
CONTACTS:
Investor Relations:
Patrick F. Williams
ZELTIQ, Senior Vice President and CFO
925-474-2500
Nick Laudico
The Ruth Group
646-536-7030
nlaudico@theruthgroup.com





ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
35,710

 
$
28,649

Short-term investments
 
12,867

 
16,286

Accounts receivable, net
 
33,359

 
21,472

Inventory, net
 
28,095

 
15,536

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
11,771

 
6,994

Total current assets
 
121,802

 
88,937

Long-term investments
 
3,490

 
4,805

Restricted cash
 
452

 
560

Property and equipment, net
 
6,969

 
3,724

Intangible asset, net
 
5,092

 
5,780

Long-term deferred tax assets
 
40,475

 
66

Other assets
 
547

 
33

Total assets
 
$
178,827

 
$
103,905

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
10,903

 
$
5,824

Accrued and other current liabilities
 
34,691

 
21,450

Deferred revenue
 
7,682

 
5,069

Current portion of capital lease obligations
 
124

 
120

Total current liabilities
 
53,400

 
32,463

Long-term deferred revenue
 
226

 
622

Long-term capital lease obligations, less current portion
 
138

 
262

Other non-current liabilities
 
761

 
39

Total liabilities
 
$
54,525

 
$
33,386

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 
 
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
 
124,302

 
70,519

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
178,827

 
$
103,905






ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Revenue
 
$
78,225

 
$
50,772

 
$
255,416

 
$
174,478

Cost of revenue
 
25,840

 
14,833

 
74,375

 
50,064

Gross profit
 
$
52,385

 
$
35,939

 
$
181,041

 
$
124,414

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
 
5,557

 
5,335

 
22,909

 
18,196

Sales and marketing
 
38,204

 
23,325

 
125,458

 
83,579

General and administrative
 
6,824

 
5,672

 
28,980

 
20,515

Total operating expenses
 
50,585

 
34,332

 
177,347

 
122,290

Income from operations
 
1,800

 
1,607

 
3,694

 
2,124

Interest income, net
 
18

 
16

 
58

 
63

Other income (expense), net
 
87

 
(88
)
 
(420
)
 
(425
)
Income before income taxes
 
1,905

 
1,535

 
3,332

 
1,762

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
 
(38,701
)
 
218

 
(38,470
)
 
231

Net income
 
$
40,606

 
$
1,317

 
$
41,802

 
$
1,531

Net income per share, basic
 
$
1.04

 
$
0.03

 
$
1.08

 
$
0.04

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in computing net income per share, basic
 
39,093,825

 
37,958,395

 
38,754,643

 
37,563,590

Net income per share, diluted
 
$
0.99

 
$
0.03

 
$
1.02

 
$
0.04

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in computing net income per share, diluted
 
40,966,744

 
41,434,178

 
40,795,646

 
40,996,972







ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
41,802

 
$
1,531

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
2,423

 
1,824

Stock-based compensation
 
13,219

 
9,383

Deferred income tax benefit
 
(40,405
)
 
(19
)
Amortization of investment premium, net
 
89

 
221

Provision for doubtful accounts receivable
 
859

 
324

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory
 
270

 
853

Loss on disposal and write-off of property and equipment
 
6

 
46

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(12,920
)
 
(11,219
)
Inventory
 
(12,941
)
 
(6,898
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
(5,338
)
 
(2,419
)
Deferred revenue
 
2,254

 
2,908

Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities
 
18,425

 
2,609

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
7,743

 
(856
)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Purchase of investments
 
(16,024
)
 
(13,444
)
Proceeds from sale of investments
 

 
1,000

Proceeds from maturity of investments
 
20,654

 
21,393

Purchase of property and equipment
 
(4,279
)
 
(2,340
)
Change in restricted cash
 
94

 
(252
)
Net cash provided by investing activities
 
445

 
6,357

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Principal payments on capital leases
 
(120
)
 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
 
6,628

 
4,319

Tax payments related to shares withheld for vested restricted stock units
 
(8,283
)
 
(6,594
)
Tax effect of employee stock plans
 
1,357

 
87

Net cash used in financing activities
 
(418
)
 
(2,188
)
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
 
(709
)
 
(462
)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
7,061

 
2,851

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period
 
28,649

 
25,798

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period
 
$
35,710

 
$
28,649

 






ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation,
Amortization and Stock-Based Compensation (Adjusted EBITDA)
(In thousands, except for percentages)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
Dollars
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net income, as reported
 
$
40,606

 
$
1,317

 
$
41,802

 
$
1,531

Adjustments to net income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income, net and other income (expense), net
 
(105
)
 
72

 
362

 
362

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
 
(38,701
)
 
218

 
(38,470
)
 
231

Depreciation and amortization
 
711

 
474

 
2,423

 
1,824

Stock-based compensation expense
 
2,958

 
2,354

 
13,219

 
9,383

Total adjustments to net income
 
(35,137
)
 
3,118

 
(22,466
)

11,800

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
5,469

 
$
4,435

 
$
19,336

 
$
13,331

 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
As a Percentage of Revenue
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net income, as reported
 
51.9
 %
 
2.6
%
 
16.4
 %
 
0.9
%
Adjustments to net income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income, net and other income (expense), net
 
(0.1
)%
 
0.2
%
 
0.1
 %

0.2
%
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
 
(49.5
)%
 
0.4
%
 
(15.1
)%
 
0.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
 
0.9
 %
 
0.9
%
 
1.0
 %
 
1.0
%
Stock-based compensation expense
 
3.8
 %
 
4.6
%
 
5.2
 %
 
5.4
%
Total adjustments to net income
 
(44.9
)%
 
6.1
%
 
(8.8
)%
 
6.7
%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
 
7.0
 %
 
8.7
%
 
7.6
 %
 
7.6
%