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Exhibit 99.1




LUMINEX CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2011 RESULTS
REVENUE GROWTH OF 43 PERCENT OVER PRIOR YEAR

AUSTIN, Texas (August 8, 2011) – Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ:LMNX) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.  Financial and operating highlights include the following:

·  
Consolidated second quarter revenue was $47.6 million, a 43% increase over the second quarter of 2010
·  
Second quarter 2011 consumable sales of $18.4 million, a 90% increase over the second quarter of 2010
·  
Second quarter 2011 shipments of 248 multiplexing analyzers that included 62 MAGPIX® systems, resulting in cumulative life-to-date multiplexing analyzer shipments of 8,145, up 13% from a year ago
·  
Consolidated gross profit margin was 71% for the second quarter of 2011
·  
Operating income for the second quarter of 2011 was $8.8 million compared with operating income of $2.3 million for the same period last year
·  
Received CE marking for the 15-pathogen xTAG® Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP)
·  
Signed a global sales and distribution agreement with Life Technologies™ Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) for our MAGPIX multiplexing instrument for the research market
·  
Completed the acquisition of privately-held EraGen® Biosciences, Inc., an innovator in molecular diagnostic testing technologies for infectious disease and genetic applications
·  
Received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the xTAG Respiratory Viral Panel FAST (RVP FAST) in early July

“Luminex delivered another strong performance in the second quarter of 2011,” said Patrick J. Balthrop, president and chief executive officer of Luminex.  “Our consumable, royalty revenue, and assay categories each demonstrated excellent growth over the prior year period. Consumable revenue reached an all-time record in the second quarter, royalty revenue grew 52% while our assay group, led by our Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory Viral Panel franchises, generated solid 24% growth. In addition, we continue to expand our installed base at a healthy rate and look forward to ramping up our MAGPIX placements.” 

“During the quarter we achieved several significant milestones, including receipt of CE Mark for our novel xTAG® Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel, the acquisition of EraGen Biosciences, and the expansion of our distribution channel for MAGPIX.” added Balthrop. “These accomplishments will help ensure that Luminex delivers high performance solutions to our customers and long term value for our shareholders,” Balthrop concluded. 






 
 

 


REVENUE SUMMARY
(in thousands, except percentages)
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Variance
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
($)
   
(%)
 
   
(unaudited)
             
                         
System sales
  $ 9,135     $ 7,896     $ 1,239       16 %
Consumable sales
    18,397       9,698       8,699       90 %
Royalty revenue
    7,412       4,861       2,551       52 %
Assay revenue
    9,261       7,439       1,822       24 %
All other revenue
    3,433       3,348       85       3 %
    $ 47,638     $ 33,242     $ 14,396       43 %
                                 
                                 
                                 
   
Six Months Ended
                 
   
June 30,
   
Variance
 
      2011       2010    
($)
   
(%)
 
   
(unaudited)
                 
                                 
System sales
  $ 16,814     $ 14,595     $ 2,219       15 %
Consumable sales
    33,399       19,517       13,882       71 %
Royalty revenue
    14,668       10,710       3,958       37 %
Assay revenue
    18,845       15,099       3,746       25 %
All other revenue
    7,187       6,573       614       9 %
    $ 90,913     $ 66,494     $ 24,419       37 %
                                 



Consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2011 was $47.6 million, a 43% increase over consolidated revenue of $33.2 million for the second quarter of 2010.  GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2011 was $4.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net income of $0.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the prior year period. Included in SG&A expenses for the current quarter are approximately $1.3 million of acquisition costs related to the EraGen Biosciences transaction representing an approximate $0.03 per diluted share one time burden.  Exclusive of acquisition costs, the operating activities of EraGen incorporated in our consolidated financial results for the quarter were immaterial.

Net income for the second quarter of 2011 included non-cash charges of $3.0 million in stock compensation expense associated with ASC 718 and $2.6 million of depreciation and amortization expense.  Net income for the second quarter of 2010 included non-cash charges of $2.4 million in stock compensation expense associated with ASC 718 and $2.1 million of depreciation and amortization expense.
 

 
 

 


LUMINEX CORPORATION
REPORTABLE SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
 (in thousands, except percentages)

   
Three Months Ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Variance
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
($)
   
(%)
 
   
(unaudited)
             
Revenue
                       
Technology and strategic partnerships
  $ 36,211     $ 25,227     $ 10,984       44 %
Assays and related products
    11,427       8,015       3,412       43 %
Total Revenue
    47,638       33,242       14,396       43 %
                                 
Operating income (loss)
                               
Technology and strategic partnerships
    11,572       3,616       7,956       220 %
Assays and related products
    (2,775 )     (1,351 )     (1,424 )     -105 %
Total Operating income
    8,797       2,265       6,532       288 %
                                 
                                 
                                 
   
Six Months Ended
                 
   
June 30,
   
Variance
 
      2011       2010    
($)
   
(%)
 
   
(unaudited)
                 
Revenue
                               
Technology and strategic partnerships
  $ 68,146     $ 50,443     $ 17,703       35 %
Assays and related products
    22,767       16,051       6,716       42 %
Total Revenue
    90,913       66,494       24,419       37 %
                                 
Operating income (loss)
                               
Technology and strategic partnerships
    20,228       7,912       12,316       156 %
Assays and related products
    (3,137 )     (1,899 )     (1,238 )     -65 %
Total Operating income
    17,091       6,013       11,078       184 %


FINANCIAL OUTLOOK AND GUIDANCE

The Company raises its 2011 annual revenue guidance to a range of $180 million to $185 million from $163 to $170 million.  The updated range of annual revenue is an increase of between 27 to 31 percent over reported 2010 annual revenue and includes an anticipated contribution of $5 to $7 million from EraGen Biosciences.

CONFERENCE CALL

Management will host a conference call to discuss the operating highlights and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, on Monday, August 8, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. Central time/ 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.  The conference call will be webcast live and will be accompanied by a slide presentation, both of which may be accessed at Luminex Corporation’s website at http://www.luminexcorp.com.  Simply log on to the web at the address above, go to the Company section and access the Investor Relations link.  Please go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio/video software. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call and slides will be archived for six months on the website using the ‘replay’ link.

Luminex develops, manufactures and markets proprietary biological testing technologies with applications throughout the life sciences industry.  The Company’s xMAP system is an open-architecture, multi-analyte technology platform that delivers fast, accurate and cost-effective bioassay results to markets as diverse as pharmaceutical drug discovery, clinical diagnostics and biomedical research, including the genomics and proteomics research markets.  The Company’s xMAP technology is sold worldwide and is in use in leading research laboratories as well as major pharmaceutical, diagnostic and biotechnology companies.  Further information on Luminex or xMAP can be obtained on the Internet at http://www.luminexcorp.com.
 
 
 

 

 
Statements made in this release that express Luminex’s or management’s intentions, plans, beliefs, expectations or predictions of future events are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding: the expansion of our installed base; expanded distribution for our MAGPIX system; including execution of our distribution relationship with Life Technologies; the development progress of our NeoPlex4 assay product; market acceptance of our RVP FAST and GPP assay products; integration of EraGen Biosciences, Inc; the ability of our investment in current initiatives and new products to deliver high performance solutions, and drive long-term value for our shareholders; and, projected 2011 revenue. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "will," "could," "should" and similar expressions are intended to further identify such forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  It is important to note that the Company’s actual results or performance could differ materially from those anticipated or projected in such forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause Luminex’s actual results or performance to differ materially include risks and uncertainties relating to, among others, market demand and acceptance of Luminex’s products and technology, the Company’s dependence on strategic partners for development, commercialization and distribution of products, concentration of the Company’s revenue in a limited number of strategic partners, fluctuations in quarterly results due to a lengthy and unpredictable sales cycle and bulk purchases of consumables, Luminex’s ability to scale manufacturing operations and manage operating expenses, gross margins and inventory levels, potential shortages of components, competition, the timing of regulatory approvals, the implementation, including any modification, of the Company’s strategic operating plans, the uncertainty regarding the outcome or expense of any litigation brought against Luminex, risks relating to Luminex’s foreign operations, risks and uncertainties associated with implementing our acquisition strategy and the ability to integrate acquired companies, or selected assets into our consolidated business operations, including the ability to recognize the benefits of our acquisitions, as well as the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Luminex’s Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The forward-looking statements, including the financial guidance and 2011 outlook, contained herein represent the judgment of Luminex as of the date of this press release, and Luminex expressly disclaims any intent, obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in Luminex’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.


 
 

 


LUMINEX CORPORATION
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(in thousands)
 
             
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 55,610     $ 89,487  
Restricted cash
    1,004       1,002  
Short-term investments
    29,983       28,404  
Accounts receivable, net
    15,686       20,936  
Inventories, net
    29,327       24,932  
Deferred income taxes
    1,320       4,225  
Prepaids and other
    4,048       2,732  
                 
Total current assets
    136,978       171,718  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    23,669       22,084  
Intangible assets, net
    32,241       12,944  
Deferred income taxes
    8,492       6,363  
Long-term investments
    19,757       6,021  
Goodwill
    46,269       42,250  
Other
    6,020       4,430  
                 
Total assets
  $ 273,426     $ 265,810  
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 4,558     $ 7,621  
Accrued liabilities
    6,407       7,444  
Deferred revenue
    3,673       3,866  
Current portion of long term debt
    466       849  
                 
Total current liabilities
    15,104       19,780  
                 
Long-term debt
    3,119       3,351  
Deferred revenue
    4,034       4,303  
Other
    3,601       3,511  
                 
Total liabilities
    25,858       30,945  
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Common stock
    41       41  
Additional paid-in capital
    298,676       295,422  
Accumulated other comprehensive gain
    1,495       1,150  
Accumulated deficit
    (52,644 )     (61,748 )
                 
Total stockholders' equity
    247,568       234,865  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 273,426     $ 265,810  
                 


 
 

 


LUMINEX CORPORATION
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
                         
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
                         
Revenue
  $ 47,638     $ 33,242     $ 90,913     $ 66,494  
Cost of revenue
    13,812       10,082       26,359       20,558  
                                 
Gross profit
    33,826       23,160       64,554       45,936  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Research and development
    7,945       6,441       15,515       11,921  
Selling, general and administrative
    17,084       14,454       31,948       28,002  
                                 
Total operating expenses
    25,029       20,895       47,463       39,923  
                                 
Income from operations
    8,797       2,265       17,091       6,013  
Interest expense from long-term debt
    (79 )     (112 )     (162 )     (228 )
Other income, net
    108       114       215       241  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    8,826       2,267       17,144       6,026  
Income taxes
    (4,183 )     (1,383 )     (8,040 )     (3,267 )
                                 
Net income
  $ 4,643     $ 884     $ 9,104     $ 2,759  
                                 
Net income per share, basic
  $ 0.11     $ 0.02     $ 0.22     $ 0.07  
                                 
Shares used in computing net income per share, basic
    41,262       41,001       41,251       40,893  
                                 
Net income per share, diluted
  $ 0.11     $ 0.02     $ 0.21     $ 0.07  
                                 
Shares used in computing net income per share, diluted
    42,446       42,281       42,398       41,986  
                                 


The Company has reclassified certain amounts previously classified as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses to research and development expenses to conform to the current period presentation. This reclassification was $0.6 million and $1.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, and was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


 
 

 


LUMINEX CORPORATION
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(in thousands)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Net income
  $ 4,643     $ 884     $ 9,104     $ 2,759  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    2,622       2,121       5,138       4,284  
Stock-based compensation
    2,993       2,439       5,540       4,606  
Deferred income tax benefit
    2,054       911       3,379       2,505  
Excess income tax benefit from employee stock-based awards
    (1,501 )     (1,524 )     (3,705 )     (1,524 )
Other
    234       (72 )     305       263  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                               
Accounts receivable, net
    68       (1,042 )     6,656       5,210  
Inventories, net
    1,793       (547 )     1,207       (2,113 )
Other assets
    (164 )     (818 )     (1,186 )     (745 )
Accounts payable
    (1,510 )     721       (4,254 )     (3,466 )
Accrued liabilities
    1,953       2,038       167       (1,345 )
Deferred revenue
    (317 )     (37 )     (460 )     740  
                                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    12,868       5,074       21,891       11,174  
                                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
    (22,201 )     (9,054 )     (29,247 )     (21,667 )
Maturities of available-for-sale securities
    7,256       12,998       14,177       16,193  
Purchase of property and equipment
    (2,644 )     (3,985 )     (3,798 )     (5,449 )
Business acquisition consideration, net of cash acquired
    (33,914 )     (5,036 )     (33,914 )     (5,036 )
Increase in restricted cash
    -       (1,000 )     -       (1,000 )
Purchase of cost method investment
    -       (2,000 )     (2,000 )     (2,000 )
Acquired technology rights
    (87 )     (1,200 )     (87 )     (1,200 )
                                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (51,590 )     (9,277 )     (54,869 )     (20,159 )
                                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
Payments on debt
    (885 )     (895 )     (885 )     (895 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    590       301       818       1,440  
Payments for stock repurchases
    (1,436 )     -       (4,686 )     -  
Excess income tax benefit from employee stock-based awards
    1,501       1,524       3,705       1,524  
                                 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (230 )     930       (1,048 )     2,069  
                                 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate on cash
    1       86       149       59  
Change in cash and cash equivalents
    (38,951 )     (3,187 )     (33,877 )     (6,857 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    94,561       87,173       89,487       90,843  
                                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 55,610     $ 83,986     $ 55,610     $ 83,986