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Natus Medical Announces Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Reports third quarter revenue of $90.9 million
Reports third quarter GAAP earnings per share of $0.40 and non-GAAP of $0.39
Reports GAAP gross margin of 63.9% and non-GAAP gross margin of 64.6%
Achieves cash flow from operations of $35.5 million, adjusted cash flow of $22.4 million

PLEASANTON, Calif. (October 19, 2016) - Natus Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ: BABY) today announced financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

For the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company reported revenue of $90.9 million, a decrease of 3.9% compared to $94.6 million reported for the third quarter 2015. GAAP Gross profit margin was 63.9% vs. 61.7% reported for the third quarter 2015. GAAP net income was $13.2 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net income of $10.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share in the third quarter 2015, representing a 21% increase in GAAP earnings per diluted share.

Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share was $0.39 for the third quarter 2016, compared to $0.39 in the third quarter 2015. Non-GAAP net income was $12.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016 compared to the prior year's non-GAAP net income of $12.9 million. Non-GAAP Gross profit margin was 64.6% vs. 62.5% reported for the third quarter of 2015.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company reported revenue of $274.2 million, a decrease of 0.6% compared to $275.9 million reported for the same period in 2015. GAAP Gross profit margin was 61.9% vs. 61.4% reported for the same period in 2015. GAAP net income was $32.2 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net income of $29.4 million, or $0.89 per diluted share in the same period in 2015, staying constant in GAAP earnings per diluted share.

Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share increased 7% to $1.11 for the first nine months in 2016, compared to $1.04 in the same period in 2015. The Company reported non-GAAP net income of $36.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the prior year's non-GAAP net income of $34.4 million.

Combined cash and investments increased by $10.2 million to $106.5 million during the quarter. The Company repurchased $1.5 million of its stock during the third quarter of 2016. Cash flow from operations for the third quarter was $35.5 million and includes $13.1 million of net cash increase from Venezuela prepayments, resulting in an adjusted cash flow from operations of $22.4 million.

"I am pleased with our non-GAAP earnings of $0.39 and our non-GAAP gross margin of 64.6% considering our reduced revenue. As previously reported, our revenue shortfall was the result of certain voluntary product ship holds and softness in our international markets," said Jim Hawkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

"We now expect our recently announced acquisition of Otometrics to close on January 1, 2017. With Otometrics next year, we look forward to achieving $500 million in revenue, an important milestone for Natus. We expect Otometrics to be accretive to our 2017 earnings with a non-GAAP contribution operating margin goal for the year of 10% and a 2018 goal of 20%," said Hawkins.

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Financial Guidance

The Company provided revenue and earnings guidance for the fourth quarter and updated its revenue and earnings guidance for the full year 2016.

For the fourth quarter 2016, the Company expects revenue of $107.0 million to $109.0 million, GAAP earnings per share of $0.46 to $0.49 and non-GAAP earnings per share guidance of $0.52 to $0.55.

The Company adjusted its full year 2016 revenue guidance and now expects revenue of $381.2 million to $383.2 million. Full year 2016 guidance for GAAP earnings per share is $1.43 to $1.46. Non-GAAP earnings per share guidance is being updated to $1.63 to $1.66.

Fourth quarter and full year revenue and earnings guidance includes approximately $7 million in shipments and service under its supply agreement with Venezuela.

The Company's non-GAAP earnings guidance excludes amortization of acquisition related intangibles, acquisition related charges, restructuring charges, and their related tax effects. All non-GAAP earnings per share amounts are on a diluted basis.

 
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company presents in this release its non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per share, non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP operating margin results which exclude amortization expense associated with certain acquisition-related intangibles, restructuring charges, certain discreet items, direct costs of acquisitions and the related tax effects. A reconciliation between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures is included in this press release.

The Company believes that the presentation of results excluding these charges or gains provides meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the Company's core operating results and better reflects the ongoing economics of the Company's operations. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures facilitate comparison of operating results across reporting periods.

Specifically, the Company excludes the following charges, gains, and their related tax effects in the calculation of non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per share and non-GAAP operating expense and excludes all but Restructuring charges from the calculation of non-GAAP gross margin: 1) Non-cash amortization expense associated with certain acquisition-related intangibles. The charges reflect an estimate of the cost of acquired intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. 2) Restructuring charges. The Company has over time completed multiple acquisitions of other companies and businesses. Following an acquisition the Company will, as it determines appropriate, initiate restructuring events to eliminate redundant costs. Restructuring expenses which are excluded in the non-GAAP items are exclusively related to permanent reductions in our workforce and redundant facility closures. 3) Certain discreet items. These items represent significant infrequent charges or gains that management believes should be viewed outside of normal operating results. These items are specifically identified when they occur. 4) Direct costs of acquisitions. These are direct acquisition-related costs that occur when the Company makes an acquisition, such as professional fees, due diligence costs, and earn-out adjustments.


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The Company applies GAAP methodologies in computing its non-GAAP tax provision by determining the annual expected effective tax rate after taking into account items excluded for non-GAAP financial reporting purposes.  The Company’s non-GAAP tax expense and its non-GAAP effective tax rate are generally higher than its GAAP tax expense and GAAP effective tax rate because the income subject to taxes would be higher due to the effect of the items excluded from non-GAAP financial reporting.                 

The Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the Company's performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods and the Company believes that investors also benefit from being able to refer to these non-GAAP financial measures along with the GAAP operating results. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to the Company's historical performance. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for or superior to financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial statements should be carefully evaluated.

Conference Call

Natus has scheduled an investment-community conference call to discuss this announcement beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time) today, October 19, 2016. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing 1-844-634-1441 for domestic callers, or 1-508-637-5658 for international callers, and entering reservation code 94693349. A telephone replay will be available for 48 hours following the conclusion of the call by dialing 1-855-859-2056 for domestic callers, or 1-404-537-3406 for international callers, and entering reservation code 94693349. The conference call also will be available real-time via the Internet at http://investor.natus.com, and a recording of the call will be available on the Company’s Web site for 90 days following the completion of the call.


About Natus Medical Incorporated

Natus is a leading provider of healthcare products and services used for the screening, detection, treatment, monitoring and tracking of common medical ailments in neurological dysfunction, epilepsy, sleep disorders, newborn care, hearing impairment and balance and mobility disorders.

Additional information about Natus Medical can be found at www.natus.com.


Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, particularly statements regarding the expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions and strategies of Natus. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our long term goals of revenue growth, improved margins, revenue and GAAP and non‑GAAP profitability for the fourth quarter and full year 2016. These statements relate to estimates and assumptions regarding future events including Natus' future financial performance. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and the actual events or results may differ materially. Natus cannot provide any assurance that its future results or the results implied by the forward-looking statements will meet expectations. Our future results could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the effects of competition, the demand for our products and services, the impact of adverse global economic conditions on our target markets, negative effects of currency exchange

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rates, our ability to maintain current sales levels in a mature domestic market, our ability to control costs, risks associated with bringing new products to market and integrating acquired businesses, including RetCam, risks associated with our Venezuela contract, risks associated with product recalls and our ability to fulfill product orders on a timely basis. Natus disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward looking statement.

More information about potential risk factors that could affect the business and financial results of Natus is included in Natus' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and in other reports filed from time to time by Natus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Natus Medical Incorporated
Jonathan A. Kennedy
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(925) 223-6700
InvestorRelations@Natus.com    


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NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Quarter Ended
 
 Year to Date
 
September 30, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 30, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Revenue
$
90,906

 
$
94,583

 
$
274,193

 
$
275,915

Cost of revenue
32,194

 
35,520

 
102,542

 
104,468

Intangibles amortization
612

 
683

 
1,818

 
2,048

  Gross profit
58,100

 
58,380

 
169,833

 
169,399

Gross profit margin
63.9
%
 
61.7
%
 
61.9
%
 
61.4
%
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Marketing and selling
19,746

 
22,495

 
61,578

 
65,345

  Research and development
7,689

 
7,700

 
22,596

 
21,867

  General and administrative
12,822

 
10,031

 
37,225

 
33,239

  Intangibles amortization
2,409

 
2,036

 
6,741

 
5,165

  Restructuring
197

 
42

 
1,315

 
358

    Total operating expenses
42,863

 
42,304

 
129,455

 
125,974

Income from operations
15,237

 
16,076

 
40,378

 
43,425

Other income/(expense), net
(893
)
 
7

 
(412
)
 
(1,203
)
Income before tax
14,344

 
16,083

 
39,966

 
42,222

Provision for income tax expense
1,182

 
5,151

 
7,754

 
12,842

Net income
$
13,162

 
$
10,932

 
$
32,212

 
$
29,380

Earnings per share:

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Basic
$
0.41

 
$
0.34

 
$
0.99

 
$
0.91

  Diluted
$
0.40

 
$
0.33

 
$
0.97

 
$
0.89

Weighted-average shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Basic
32,388

 
32,432

 
32,476

 
32,279

  Diluted
32,981

 
33,253

 
33,077

 
33,194




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NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2016
 
2015
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and investments
$
106,521

 
$
96,284

 
$
82,469

Accounts receivable, net
84,870

 
93,102

 
99,080

Inventories
51,654

 
43,620

 
48,572

Other current assets
22,789

 
12,925

 
11,235

Total current assets
265,834

 
245,931

 
241,356

 
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net
18,127

 
17,174

 
16,967

Goodwill and intangible assets
194,693

 
192,173

 
194,002

Deferred income tax
12,694

 
12,809

 
12,782

Other assets
19,236

 
18,005

 
14,389

Total assets
$
510,584

 
$
486,092

 
$
479,496

 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
17,107

 
$
18,836

 
$
23,660

Short-term borrowings

 
10,000

 

Accrued liabilities
38,711

 
37,306

 
42,137

Deferred revenue
33,334

 
11,262

 
11,311

Total current liabilities
89,152

 
77,404

 
77,108

 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred income tax
3,819

 
3,839

 
3,897

Other long-term liabilities
8,358

 
8,632

 
7,781

Total liabilities
101,329

 
89,875

 
88,786

Total stockholders’ equity
409,255

 
396,217

 
390,710

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
510,584

 
$
486,092

 
$
479,496














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NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 Quarter Ended
 
September 30, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
13,162

 
$
10,933

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable
180

 
362

Excess tax benefit on the exercise of stock options

 
(933
)
Depreciation and amortization
4,424

 
4,168

Loss on disposal of property and equipment
11

 

Warranty reserve
960

 
1,618

Share-based compensation
1,954

 
1,891

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
11,705

 
(5,714
)
Inventories
(6,704
)
 
(2,134
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(11,320
)
 
(3,332
)
Accounts payable
(1,376
)
 
5,103

Accrued liabilities
(2,464
)
 
3,406

Deferred revenue
24,871

 
(830
)
Deferred income tax
106

 
867

Net cash provided by operating activities
35,509

 
15,405

Investing activities:
 
 
 
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
(9,699
)
 

Purchases of property and equipment
(74
)
 
(615
)
Purchase of intangible assets
32

 
(268
)
Purchase of short-term investments
(34,921
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
(44,662
)
 
(883
)
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from stock option exercises and Employee Stock Purchase Program purchases
343

 
371

Excess tax benefit on the exercise of stock options

 
933

Repurchase of common stock
(1,503
)
 
(3,837
)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards
(1,362
)
 
(2,654
)
Deferred debt issuance costs
(533
)
 

Payments on borrowings
(10,000
)
 

Net cash used in financing activities
(13,055
)
 
(5,187
)
Exchange rate changes effect on cash and cash equivalents
(2,476
)
 
(372
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
(24,684
)
 
8,963

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
96,284

 
82,469

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
71,600

 
$
91,432



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NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP ADJUSTMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Quarter Ended
 
September 30, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
GAAP based results:
 
 
 
Income before provision for income tax
$
14,344

 
$
16,083

 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
 
 
 
Intangibles Amortization - Cost of revenue
612

 
683

Intangibles Amortization - Operating expense
2,409

 
2,036

Restructuring 1
197

 
42

Direct costs of acquisitions (M&S) 2
(2,827
)
 

Direct costs of acquisitions (G&A)
379

 

Direct costs of acquisitions (OI&E)
37

 

Non-GAAP income before provision for income tax
15,151

 
18,844

 
 
 
 
Income tax expense, as adjusted
2,370

 
5,900

 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP net income
$
12,781

 
$
12,944

 Non-GAAP earnings per share:
 
 
 
  Basic
$
0.39

 
$
0.40

  Diluted
$
0.39

 
$
0.39

 
 
 
 
 Weighted-average shares used to compute
 
 
 
   Basic non-GAAP earnings per share
32,388

 
32,432

   Diluted non-GAAP earnings per share
32,981

 
33,253

 
 
 
 
GAAP Gross profit
58,100

 
58,380

Amortization of intangibles
612

 
683

Non-GAAP Gross Profit
58,712

 
59,063

Non-GAAP Gross Margin
64.6
%
 
62.5
%
 
 
 
 
GAAP Operating profit
15,237

 
16,076

Amortization of intangibles
3,021

 
2,719

Restructuring and other charges
(2,251
)
 
42

Non-GAAP Operating profit
16,007

 
18,837

Non-GAAP Operating margin
17.6
%
 
19.9
%

1 Restructuring costs primarily consist of facility abandonment charges related to our Munich, Germany and Austin, Texas facilities, and severance costs associated with the ceasing operations in Munich, Germany.
2 Amount represents a reduction in our anticipated earn-out payment for the GND acquisition.






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NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP ADJUSTMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Quarter Ended
 
September 30, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
GAAP Provision for income tax expense
1,182

 
5,151

Effect of accumulated change of pretax income
621

 
869

Effect of change in annual expected tax rate
567

 
(123
)
Non-GAAP Income tax expense, as adjusted
2,370

 
5,897

 
 
 
 
 
 Quarter Ended
 
 Year to Date
 
December 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2016
GAAP EPS Guidance
$0.46 - $0.49
 
$1.43 - $1.46
Amortization of Intangibles
0.08
 
0.34
Restructuring
 
0.04
Recall Accrual
 
0.01
Direct cost of acquisitions
 
(0.09)
Tax effect
(0.02)
 
(0.1)
Non-GAAP EPS Guidance
$0.52 - $0.55
 
$1.63 - $1.66


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