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Exhibit 99.1

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For Release Thursday, August 22, 2013; 7:00 AM ET
 
 
CYBERONICS REPORTS FISCAL 2014 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
 
Net Product Sales of $67.4 million, 12.4% Increase
Strong International Sales led by Europe
 
 
HOUSTON, Texas, August 22, 2013 -- Cyberonics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CYBX) today announced results for the quarter ended July 26, 2013.
 
 
Quarterly highlights
 
 
Operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and other achievements, include:
 
 
·  
Net product sales of $67.4 million, an increase of 12.4%;
 
·  
Net sales of $68.9 million (including $1.5 million of license revenue), an increase of 14.2%;
 
·  
Worldwide unit sales of 3,354, an increase of 9.8%;
 
·  
Record U.S. net product sales of $56.4 million, an increase of 10.8%;
 
·  
Strong International unit sales of 899, an increase of 20.8%;
 
·  
Adjusted non-GAAP income from operations increased by 21.9% to $21.0 million and adjusted non-GAAP income per diluted share increased by 27.9% to $0.48;¹
 
·  
Share repurchases of $13 million; and
 
·  
Significant progress in three clinical studies, E-36, E-37, and ANTHEM.
 
The reported results shown above for net sales, adjusted non-GAAP income from operations and adjusted non-GAAP income per diluted share for the most recent quarter reflect the impact of $1.5 million of license revenue compared to $0.4 million included in the comparable quarter of the prior year as a result of recognizing all remaining such license revenue.
 
 
 
 

 

 
1.  
Operating results for the fiscal quarter ended July 26, 2013 include a $7.4 million, $4.8 million net of tax, adjustment for a litigation settlement.  The operating results for the fiscal quarter ended July 27, 2012 include an after-tax $2.5 million write-down associated with an impaired investment.  The impact of these amounts is excluded for the purposes of non-GAAP comparisons between the fiscal quarter ended July 26, 2013 and the fiscal quarter ended July 27, 2012. As discussed below under “Use of non-GAAP Financial Measures,” in this release, the company refers to and makes comparisons with certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted non-GAAP income from operations, adjusted non-GAAP net income, and adjusted non-GAAP income per diluted share.  Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.  Please refer to the attached non-GAAP reconciliation.
 
Results and objectives
 
“Net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 met our expectations and provides a good start to the fiscal year,” commented Dan Moore, Cyberonics’ President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Our U.S. sales team followed a record fourth-quarter performance with a near-record quarter in both unit sales and net product sales.  Estimates of new patient and replacement growth rates are consistent with those provided in our annual guidance.  International unit sales were well ahead of the first quarter of last year, with Europe in particular continuing the strong performance seen in fiscal 2013.
 
“Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $25.6 million, and with our available cash and short-term investments of $131 million, the company is well-positioned to continue to deliver stockholder value with investments in next-generation products and stock repurchases.
 
“Our AspireSR™ clinical studies, E-36 and E-37, have both progressed this quarter.  Enrollment in E-36 is now complete, and the first five patients in our U.S.-based study, E-37, have received the AspireSR generator.  Further, we completed enrollment in our ANTHEM study, assessing Autonomic Regulation Therapy for patients with chronic heart failure.  We are pleased to have achieved each of these important clinical steps while continuing to grow our global epilepsy sales,” concluded Mr. Moore.
 
Stock Repurchase Update
 
During the recently completed quarter, Cyberonics repurchased 205,000 shares on the open market, completing the previously authorized program, and leaving 740,000 shares available to be repurchased under the current program, and expected to be completed in the current fiscal year.
 
Fiscal 2014 guidance
 
Cyberonics is re-affirming guidance for fiscal 2014 as follows:
 
 
 

 

·  
Net sales are expected to be in the range of $279 million to $283 million.
·  
Adjusted non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be in the range of $85 million to $88 million.
·  
 Adjusted non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2014 is expected to be in the range from $53 million to $56 million.
·  
Adjusted non-GAAP income per diluted share (EPS) will be in the range from $1.93 to $2.01.

Guidance for income from operations, net income and diluted earnings per share (EPS) has been adjusted by $7.4 million, $4.8 million (net of tax) and $0.17 cents per share, respectively, for the litigation settlement referenced above.

Additional details will be provided during today’s conference call and in an investor presentation summarizing the company’s first quarter results, which is available in the investor relations section of Cyberonics’ corporate website at http://www.cyberonics.com.
 
Use of non-GAAP financial measures
 
In this press announcement, management has disclosed financial measurements that present financial information not in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  These measurements are not a substitute for GAAP measurements, although company management uses these measurements as aids in monitoring the company’s ongoing financial performance from quarter to quarter and year to year on a regular basis and for benchmarking against other medical technology companies.  Adjusted non-GAAP income from operations, adjusted non-GAAP net income and adjusted non-GAAP income per diluted share measure the income from operations, net income and income per diluted share of the company excluding unusual items. Management uses and presents adjusted non-GAAP income from operations, adjusted non-GAAP net income and adjusted non-GAAP income per diluted share measures because management believes that such adjustments facilitate an understanding of the financial impact of unusual items on the company’s short- and long-term financial trends.  Management also uses adjusted non-GAAP items to forecast and to evaluate the operational performance of the company, as well as to compare results of current periods to prior periods on a consistent basis.  Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) measures the adjusted non-GAAP income from operations of the company and excludes the aforementioned items, as well as non-cash equity compensation and other income (expense) items.
 
Non-GAAP financial measures used by the company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.  Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
 
Please refer to the attached reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures.
 
 
 

 
 
First Quarter Results Webcast and Conference Call Instructions
 
Cyberonics will host a conference call today, August 22, 2013, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to review its results of operations for the fiscal year 2014 first quarter, followed by a question and answer session.
 
The conference call will be available to interested parties through a live audio webcast in the Investor Relations section of Cyberonics’ corporate website at http://www.cyberonics.com.  To listen to the conference call live by telephone, dial 877-638-4557 (if dialing from within the U.S.) or 914-495-8522 (if dialing from outside the U.S.).  The conference ID is 19970149.
 
Within 24 hours of the webcast, a replay will be available under the “Events & Presentations” section of the Investor Relations portion of the Cyberonics website, where it will be archived and accessible for approximately 12 months.
 
About Cyberonics, Inc. and the VNS Therapy® System
 
Cyberonics, Inc. is a medical technology company with core expertise in neuromodulation.  The company developed and markets the VNS Therapy System, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of refractory epilepsy and treatment-resistant depression.  The VNS Therapy System uses an implanted medical device that delivers pulsed electrical signals to the vagus nerve.  Cyberonics offers the VNS Therapy System in selected markets worldwide.

Additional information on Cyberonics and the VNS Therapy System is available at www.cyberonics.com.
 
Safe harbor statement
 
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including "may," "believe," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "intend," "forecast," or other similar words.  Statements contained in this press release are based on information presently available to us and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable.  We are not assuming any duty to update this information if those facts change or if we no longer believe the assumptions to be reasonable. Investors are cautioned that all such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, statements concerning continuing to deliver stockholder value with investments in next-generation products, completing our stock repurchase program, and financial guidance for fiscal 2014.  Our actual results may differ materially.  Important factors that may cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: continued market acceptance of VNS Therapy™ and sales of our products; the development and satisfactory completion of clinical trials and/or market test and/or regulatory approval of new products, including VNS Therapy™ for the treatment of other indications; satisfactory completion of the post-market registry required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a condition of approval for the treatment-resistant depression indication; adverse changes in coverage or reimbursement amounts by third-parties; intellectual property protection and potential infringement claims; maintaining compliance with government regulations and obtaining necessary government approvals for new products and indications; product liability claims and potential litigation; reliance on single suppliers and manufacturers for certain components; the accuracy of management's estimates of future expenses and sales; the potential identification of material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting; and other risks detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements, please refer to our most recent filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2013.
 
 
Contact information
 
Greg Browne, CFO
Cyberonics, Inc.
100 Cyberonics Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
Main:  (281) 228-7262
Fax:  (281) 218-9332
ir@cyberonics.com

 
 

 

CYBERONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 

 
   
 Thirteen Weeks Ended
   
July 26, 2013
 
July 27, 2012
             
Net sales
 
$
68,872,357
   
$
60,321,172
 
Cost of sales
   
6,544,033
     
5,011,177
 
Gross profit
   
62,328,324
     
55,309,995
 
Operating expenses:
               
Selling, general and administrative
   
29,306,271
     
28,323,316
 
Research and development
   
11,975,165
     
9,719,303
 
Litigation settlement
   
7,442,847
     
––
 
Total operating expenses
   
48,724,283
     
38,042,619
 
Income from operations
   
13,604,041
     
17,267,376
 
Interest income
   
43,415
     
7,079
 
Interest expense
   
––
     
(28,784
)
Other expense, net
   
(130,691
)
   
(3,991,420
)
Income before income tax
   
13,516,765
     
13,254,251
 
Income tax expense
   
4,842,839
     
5,179,218
 
Net income
 
$
8,673,926
   
$
8,075,033
 
                 
Basic income per share
 
$
0.32
   
$
0.29
 
Diluted income per share
 
$
0.31
   
$
0.29
 
                 
Shares used in computing basic income per share
   
27,513,191
     
27,493,419
 
Shares used in computing diluted income per share
   
27,845,495
     
27,937,237
 


 
 

 

CYBERONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited except where indicated)
 

 
     
July 26, 2013
     
April 26, 2013
 
             
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
 
                 
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
106,321,835
   
$
120,708,572
 
Short-term investments
   
25,399,702
     
15,099,573
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
39,927,966
     
39,450,113
 
Inventories
   
17,684,428
     
17,718,454
 
Deferred tax assets
   
10,579,525
     
10,297,991
 
Other current assets
   
3,755,320
     
4,083,640
 
Total Current Assets
   
203,668,776
     
207,358,343
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
33,093,311
     
28,555,742
 
Intangible assets, net
   
10,123,837
     
9,219,999
 
Long-term investments
   
10,588,202
     
10,588,202
 
Deferred tax assets
   
7,849,048
     
7,825,286
 
Other assets
   
475,591
     
495,738
 
Total Assets
 
$
265,798,765
   
$
264,043,310
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                 
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payables and accrued liabilities
 
$
19,787,709
   
$
29,025,478
 
Litigation settlement
   
7,111,090
     
––
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
26,898,799
     
29,025,478
 
Long-term Liabilities
   
4,256,706
     
5,449,604
 
Total Liabilities
   
31,155,505
     
34,475,082
 
Total Stockholders' Equity
   
234,643,260
     
229,568,228
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
$
265,798,765
   
$
264,043,310
 
 

 

 
 

 

CYBERONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 

 
   
 Thirteen Weeks Ended
   
July 26, 2013
 
July 27, 2012
             
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:
               
Net income
 
$
8,673,926
   
$
8,075,033
 
Non-cash items included in net income:
               
Depreciation
   
1,010,839
     
924,637
 
Amortization
   
346,162
     
198,471
 
Stock-based compensation
   
3,153,499
     
4,406,533
 
Deferred income tax
   
(483,988
)
   
4,112,304
 
Deferred license revenue amortization
   
(1,467,869
)
   
(373,492
Impairment of investment
   
––
     
4,058,768
 
Unrealized loss (gain) in foreign currency translation and other
   
(13,497
)
   
152,980
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable, net
   
(366,782
)
   
(2,801,911
Inventories
   
149,041
     
(136,270
)
Other current assets
   
376,748
     
996,345
 
Other assets
   
47,705
     
4,846
 
Litigation settlement
   
7,111,090
     
––
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
(9,049,218
)
   
(4,686,429
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
9,487,656
     
14,931,815
 
Cash Flow From Investing Activities:
               
Short-term investments
   
(10,300,129
)
   
––
 
Intangible asset purchases
   
(1,250,000
)
   
(2,500,000
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
   
(5,533,847
)
   
(1,165,358
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(17,083,976
)
   
(3,665,358
)
Cash Flow From Financing Activities:
               
Proceeds from exercise of options for common stock
   
2,613,639
     
6,179,777
 
Cash Settlement of share units
   
(936,115
)
   
––
 
Purchase of treasury stock
   
(12,964,495
)
   
(11,964,983
)
Realized excess tax benefit
   
4,474,196
     
400,311
 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(6,812,775
)
   
(5,384,895
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
22,358
     
(243,814
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
(14,386,737
)
   
5,637,748
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
120,708,572
     
96,654,275
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
106,321,835
   
$
102,292,023
 


 
 

 


RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
 
 
The following tables set forth the reconciliation between U.S. GAAP and our non-GAAP financial measures for income from operations, net income and diluted income per share (unaudited):
 
   
Thirteen Weeks Ended
   
July 26, 2013
   
July 27, 2012
Income from Operations(1)
 
$
13,604,041
   
$
17,267,376
Litigation settlement
   
7,442,847
     
Adjusted non-GAAP net income from Operations(1)
 
$
21,046,888
   
$
17,267,376
               
Net income
 
$
8,673,926
   
$
8,075,033
Litigation settlement – net of tax
   
4,776,075
     
Impairment of investment – net of tax (2)
   
     
2,472,601
Adjusted non-GAAP Net Income(1)
 
$
13,450,001
   
$
10,547,634
               
Diluted income per share
 
$
0.31
   
$
0.29
Litigation settlement
   
0.17
     
Impairment of investment (2)
   
     
0.09
Adjusted non-GAAP diluted income per share(1)
 
$
0.48
   
$
0.38

(1)
The reported results shown above for income from operations, adjusted non-GAAP income from operations, adjusted non-GAAP net income and adjusted non-GAAP income per diluted share for the most recent quarter reflect the impact of $1.5 million of license revenue compared to $0.4 million included in the comparable quarter of the prior year as a result of recognizing all remaining such license revenue.
 
(2)
The impairment relates to our investment in the convertible debt instrument of Neurovista.
 
 
The following table sets forth the reconciliation between adjusted non-GAAP net income and our non-GAAP financial measure for adjusted EBITDA (unaudited):
 
   
Thirteen Weeks Ended
     
July 26, 2013
     
July 27, 2012
 
Adjusted non-GAAP net income
 
$
13,450,001
   
$
10,547,634
 
Interest (income) expense, net
   
(43,415
)
   
21,705
 
Other (income) expense, net
   
130,691
     
(67,348
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
1,357,001
     
1,123,108
 
Equity based compensation
   
3,153,499
     
4,406,533
 
Income tax expense – adjusted for non-GAAP items
   
7,509,611
     
6,765,385
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
25,557,388
   
$
22,797,017