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Exhibit 99.1
 
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March 2012
NEUROSURGERY
QUALITY. PERFORMANCE.
INNOVATION.
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Investor Presentation
 
 

 
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Certain statements made in this presentation are forward-looking within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Among
other, statements concerning management’s expectations of future financial
results, potential business, acquisitions, government agency approvals,
additional indications and therapeutic applications for medical devices, as
well as their outcomes, clinical efficacy and potential markets are forward
looking. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from predicted results. For a
discussion of such risks and uncertainties, please refer to the information
set forth under “Risk Factors” included in Synergetics USA, Inc.’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2011 and information
contained in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. These forward looking statements are made based upon our
current expectations and we undertake no duty to update information
provided in this presentation.
Safe Harbor Statement
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Overview
 Synergetics is a medical device company focused
 in the ophthalmology and neurosurgery market
 Synergetics USA, Inc. was formed through a
 reverse merger of Synergetics, Inc. and Valley
 Forge Scientific in 2005
 Synergetics was founded in 1991 and Valley
 Forge was founded in 1980 and became a
 publicly-held company in November 1989
 Synergetics USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: SURG)
 Corporate Headquarters: O’Fallon, MO
 Manufacturing Facilities: O’Fallon, MO and King
 of Prussia, PA
 Shares Outstanding: 25.18mm
 52 Week Range: $4.61- $7.55
 Market Cap.: $161.13mm
 June 2011 added to Russell 2000 & 3000 Indexes
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Financial Comparison
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Financial Comparison
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Overview
  Major Events:
  Alcon Settlement
  Neurosurgery Transition
  Project Restore
  Lean Manufacturing Implementation
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Overall Strategy
  Drive Accelerating Growth in our Ophthalmology Business
  Manage our Neurosurgery and OEM Business for Stable
 Growth and Strong Cash Flows
  Deliver Improved Profitability through our Lean Initiatives
  Demonstrate Solid Financial Performance
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Markets
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2011 Anterior (Cataract) and
Posterior (Retinal) Markets Compared
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Potential Game Changers
  Anti-VEGF Therapies (i.e. Lucentis)
  Long Term Drug Delivery Implants
  Artificial Vision
  Microplasmin Vitreous Disinsertion (Ocriplasmin)
  Site of Service Migration, e.g. ASC, Office
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Product Review
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Ophthalmology Products
Quantel Laser
Endoilluminator - Awh
Chandelier
Photon II
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VersaPACK™
VersaVIT™
UVE
(Ultimate Vit Enhancer)
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Neurosurgery Products
(Marketing Partners/OEM )
The Disposable Spetzler-Malis
“Yellow” bipolar forceps offer
surgeons brand-new, high-polished
tips for guaranteed non-stick
performance.
Disposable
Bipolar Forceps
Our next generation Malis®
Bipolar Generator. Dual-
waveform technology provides
delicate and efficient cutting and
coagulation control at even
lower power settings, further
reducing thermal spread and
collateral tissue damage.
The Advantage™
Stryker
Codman
The OMNI
The OMNI is the most innovative
and user-friendly ultrasonic
aspirator available. In addition
to the soft tissue removal
capabilities common, it
effectively addresses dense,
fibrotic lesions, and pioneers the
fine dissection of bone
traditionally performed with
rotating drills
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Traditional OEM Products
Codman Synergy
Stryker Lesion
Generator
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Ophthalmology Product
Video
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Neuro Product Video
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Financials
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Financial Highlights - FY
2011
  Sales were up 21% for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2011
 with disposables sales up 23.0% and capital sales down 2.3%.
 
  Sales were up 7.2% for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2011.
  Net income and earnings per share doubles.
  Total interest bearing debt decreased $3.0 million from FYE 2010
 to approximately $1.1 million bringing our leverage down to
 2.0%.
  Post Alcon transaction (including payment of taxes), Company
 has $18.4 million of cash on its balance sheet and has
 significantly reduced its debt.
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Financial Highlights - 2Q
2012
  Sales up 13.6% year-over-year to $15.1 million
  EBITDA up 42.4% year-over-year to $3.1 million
  Income from Continuing Operations up 41.9% year-over-
 year to $1.9 million
  Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Up 40% to
 $0.07
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Investment Rationale
  Improved stability of the platform
  Reinvigorating sales growth
  Unique, technically proficient worldwide distribution
 capability
  Opportunity to create “Fast Follower” that will be
 viewed as an attractive entry vehicle to
 ophthalmology
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Management Team
  David M. Hable - President, CEO
 Over 30 years of progressive responsibility in sales, marketing, new business development and
 general management in the medical device industry.
  Pamela Boone - Executive Vice President, CFO
 Previously served as CFO, VP and Corporate Controller for Maverick Tube Corporation. 25 years
 of financial expertise.
  Kurt Gampp - Executive Vice President, COO
 Co-founded Synergetics, Inc. Over 30 years of microsurgical instrument making experience.
  Jerry Malis, M.D. - Executive Vice President, CSO
 Served as President, CEO and Chairman of Valley Forge. Over 40 years of industry experience.
 Published over 50 articles in the biological science, electronics and engineering fields. Issued ten
 U.S. patents.
  Michael Fanning - Vice President, Domestic Sales
 Over 20 years in sales and management roles, working in service, medical device and
 manufacturing sectors.
  Jason Stroisch - Vice President, International Sales & Marketing
 Over 15 years in the medical device industry covering engineering, international sales and
 marketing management roles.
  Phillip M. Williford - Vice President, Operations
 Over 20 years of progressive responsibility in engineering and lean operations management
 within snack food, automotive component part, pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
  Joan Kraus - Vice President, Regulatory Affairs / Quality Assurance
 Over 20 years in quality systems and process improvement roles working in healthcare,
 manufacturing, distribution and service sectors.
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March 2012
NEUROSURGERY
QUALITY. PERFORMANCE.
INNOVATION.
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Investor Presentation
3845 Corporate Centre Drive
O’Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 939-5100
www.synergeticsusa.com