CMED China Medical Technologies ADS, Each Representing 10 Ordinary Shares (MM)

BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Medical Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CMED), a leading China-based advanced in-vitro diagnostic ("IVD") company, announced its unaudited financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011 ("2Q FY2011") today.

2Q FY2011 and Six Months Ended September 30, 2011 Highlights

Outlook for the Third Fiscal Quarter Ending December 31, 2011

Outlook for the Full Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2012

The above targets are based on the Company's current views on operating and market conditions, which are subject to change.

*One American Depositary Share ("ADS") = 10 ordinary shares

See "Non-GAAP Measure Disclosures" below, where the impact of certain items on reported results is discussed.

"We are pleased to receive SFDA approval on our second PCR-based companion diagnostic assay on KRAS mutation for colorectal cancer targeted drug. We see huge potential on personalized medicine for cancer patients in China and will continue to develop this market segment." commented Mr. Xiaodong Wu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

2Q FY2011 Unaudited Financial Results

The Company reported net revenues of RMB238.5 million (US$37.4 million) for 2Q FY2011, representing an 18.1% increase from the corresponding period of FY2010.

The Company's revenues are currently generated from two segments, molecular diagnostic systems and immunodiagnostic systems. The molecular diagnostic system segment mainly includes FISH products and SPR products while the immunodiagnostic system segment consists of ECLIA products.

Molecular diagnostic system sales for 2Q FY2011 were RMB164.0 million (US$25.7 million), representing a 38.5% increase from the corresponding period of FY2010. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase in usage of the Company's FISH probes by hospitals as well as the significant increase in sales of SPR-based HPV-DNA chips to hospitals during 2Q FY2011.

Immunodiagnostic system sales for 2Q FY2011 were RMB74.5 million (US$11.7 million), representing a 10.8% decrease from the corresponding period of FY2010. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to more stringent control over credit sales to distributors so as to mitigate the risk and magnitude of bad debts.

Gross margin was 64.9% for 2Q FY2011 which increased year-over-year from 55.2% for the corresponding period of FY2010. Non-GAAP gross margin was 84.8% for 2Q FY2011 which increased year-over-year from 79.7% for the corresponding period of FY2010. The year-over-year increase in gross margins was primarily due to more contribution from the sales of FISH probes and HPV-DNA chips which generated higher gross margin and a substantial reduction in the Company's provision of free ECLIA analyzers and SPR analyzers. The reduction in the provision of free analyzers resulted from the above-mentioned more stringent control over credit sales to ECLIA distributors and the research and development of a new generation of SPR analyzer.

Research and development expenses were RMB11.0 million (US$1.7 million) for 2Q FY2011, representing a 1.3% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP research and development expenses were RMB10.4 million (US$1.6 million) for 2Q FY2011, representing a 6.9% year-over-year increase.

Sales and marketing expenses were RMB30.2 million (US$4.7 million) for 2Q FY2011, representing a 40.6% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses were RMB30.0 million (US$4.7 million) for 2Q FY2011, representing a 41.0% year-over-year increase. The year-over-year increases were primarily due to the increase in direct sales efforts for molecular diagnostic systems and sales incentives to direct sales personnel.

General and administrative expenses were RMB21.9 million (US$3.4 million) for 2Q FY2011, representing a 12.7% year-over-year decrease. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to a decrease in stock compensation expense. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses were RMB17.2 million (US$2.7 million) for 2Q FY2011, representing a 0.4% year-over-year decrease.

Interest expense on convertible notes was RMB32.7 million (US$5.1 million) for 2Q FY2011. Non-GAAP interest expense on convertible notes was RMB31.8 million (US$5.0 million) for 2Q FY2011. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had outstanding convertible notes of US$16.7 million in principal value which bore interest at 3.5% and matured in November 2011, and US$246.5 million and US$150.0 million in principal value of outstanding convertible notes which bear interest at 4% and 6.25% per annum, respectively, and matured or will mature in August 2013 and December 2016, respectively.

Interest expense related to amortization of convertible notes issuance costs was RMB3.9 million (US$0.6 million) for 2Q FY2011.

Interest expense related to amortization of share lending costs was RMB2.3 million (US$0.4 million) for 2Q FY2011.

Other income was RMB1.2 million (US$0.2 million) for 2Q FY2011.

Income tax expense was RMB29.4 million (US$4.6 million) for 2Q FY2011. The consistently high effective tax rate was due to the fact that certain expenses of the Company such as stock compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets and interest expense of convertible notes were not deductible for income tax purpose. In addition, the Company accrues for withholding income tax on distributable earnings generated in China which the Company does not intend to permanently reinvest in China.

Net income was RMB33.3 million (US$5.2 million) for 2Q FY2011, compared to net loss of RMB2.9 million for the corresponding period of FY2010. Non-GAAP net income was RMB89.6 million (US$14.0 million) for 2Q FY2011, representing a 36.9% increase from the corresponding period of FY2010. The year-over-year increases were primarily due to the increase in molecular diagnostic system sales and other reasons mentioned above.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") was RMB145.5 million (US$22.8 million) for 2Q FY2011, representing a 35.9% increase from the corresponding period of FY2010. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase in molecular diagnostic system sales.

Adjusted EBITDA was RMB151.4 million (US$23.7 million) for 2Q FY2011, representing a 30.1% increase from the corresponding period of FY2010. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase in molecular diagnostic system sales.

Stock compensation expense for 2Q FY2011 was RMB5.9 million (US$0.9 million), of which RMB0.4 million was allocated to cost of revenues, RMB0.6 million to research and development expenses, RMB0.2 million to sales and marketing expenses and RMB4.7 million to general and administrative expenses. The Company approved the grant of 4,500,000 restricted shares, equivalent to 450,000 ADSs, to directors, officers and certain employees on November 7, 2011. The restricted shares vest at the end of a two-year period.

Amortization of acquired intangible assets for 2Q FY2011 was RMB47.2 million (US$7.4 million) which was all allocated to cost of revenues.

As of September 30, 2011, the Company's cash and cash equivalents were RMB1,316.8 million (US$206.5 million). Net cash generated from operating activities for 2Q FY2011 was RMB79.1 million (US$12.4 million). Net cash used in investing activities for 2Q FY2011 was RMB0.6 million (US$0.1 million). There was no financing activity for 2Q FY2011.

As of September 30, 2011, the Company's net accounts receivable balance was RMB638.5 million (US$100.1 million), representing an increase of 13.0% from the balance at June 30, 2011. The increase in net accounts receivable was primarily due to the increase in molecular diagnostic system sales to hospital customers which normally pay in 6 to 12 months and slower payments from certain distributors of immunodiagnostic systems.

The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on the aging of account balances, collection history, credit quality of the customer and current economic conditions that may affect a customer's ability to pay. The Company has recognized an allowance for doubtful accounts in its consolidated financial statements. The allowance for doubtful accounts increased by RMB4.8 million (US$0.8 million) to RMB33.6 million (US$5.3 million) as of September 30, 2011 from RMB28.8 million as of June 30, 2011.

Six Months Ended September 30, 2011 Unaudited Financial Results

Revenues were RMB475.6 million (US$74.6 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, representing a 22.6% increase from the corresponding period of FY2010. The year-over-year increase in revenues was primarily due to the increase in molecular diagnostic system sales which was offset in part by the decrease in immunodiagnostic system sales.

Gross margin was 63.9% for the six months ended September 30, 2011 which increased year-over-year from 60.9% for the corresponding period of FY2010. Non-GAAP gross margin was 84.0% for the six months ended September 30, 2011 which increased year-over-year from 79.4% for the corresponding period of FY2010. The year-over-year increase in gross margins was primarily due to more contribution from the sales of FISH probes and HPV-DNA chips which generated higher gross margin and the substantial reduction in the Company's provision of free ECLIA analyzers and SPR analyzers as noted above.

Research and development expenses were RMB21.8 million (US$3.4 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, representing a 1.2% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP research and development expenses were RMB20.1 million (US$3.2 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, representing a 6.1% year-over-year increase.

Sales and marketing expenses were RMB53.4 million (US$8.4 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, representing a 34.5% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses were RMB53.0 million (US$8.3 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, representing a 34.3% year-over-year increase. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase in direct sales efforts for molecular diagnostic systems and sales incentives to direct sales personnel.

General and administrative expenses were RMB44.5 million (US$7.0 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, representing an 11.4% year-over-year decrease. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to a decrease in stock compensation expense. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses were RMB33.5 million (US$5.3 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, representing a 0.5% year-over-year decrease.

Net income was RMB69.1 million (US$10.8 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, which improved significantly from RMB30.7 million for the corresponding period of FY2010. Non-GAAP net income was RMB180.0 million (US$28.2 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, representing a 47.1% increase from the corresponding period of FY2010.

EBITDA was RMB296.1 million (US$46.4 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, representing an 18.9% increase from the corresponding period of FY2010.

Adjusted EBITDA was RMB305.6 million (US$47.9 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2011, representing a 38.0% increase from the corresponding period of FY2010.

Stock compensation expense for the six months ended September 30, 2011 was RMB13.7 million (US$2.1 million), of which RMB0.6 million was allocated to cost of revenues, RMB1.7 million to research and development expenses, RMB0.4 million to sales and marketing expenses and RMB11.0 million to general and administrative expenses.

Amortization of acquired intangible assets for the six months ended September 30, 2011 was RMB94.8 million (US$14.9 million), which was all allocated to cost of revenues.

For the convenience of readers, certain RMB amounts have been translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of RMB6.3780 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in New York City for cable transfers of RMB per U.S. dollar as set forth in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board, as of Friday, September 30, 2011. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars at that rate or at any other rate on September 30, 2011 or at any other dates.

Non-GAAP Measure Disclosures

The Company reported its operating results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2011, respectively. The Company also presented non-GAAP information for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2011. The non-GAAP measures are defined below:

• Non-GAAP gross profit represents gross profit reported in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of stock compensation expense and amortization of acquired intangible assets.

• Non-GAAP gross margin represents non-GAAP gross profit divided by net revenues.

• Non-GAAP research and development expenses represent research and development expenses reported in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of stock compensation expense.

• Non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses represent sales and marketing expenses reported in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of stock compensation expense.

• Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses represent general and administrative expenses reported in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of stock compensation expense.

• Non-GAAP operating income represents operating income reported in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of stock compensation expense and amortization of acquired intangible assets.

• Non-GAAP interest expense on convertible notes represents interest expense on convertible notes reported in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of non-cash interest expense of convertible notes.

• Non-GAAP interest expense on amortization of share lending costs represents the exclusion of interest expense on amortization of share lending costs reported in accordance with GAAP, as this item is non-cash.

• Non-GAAP other income (expense), net represents other income and expense, net reported in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of gain on repurchase of convertible notes.

• Non-GAAP net income represents net income reported in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of stock compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash interest expense of convertible notes, interest expense for amortization of share lending costs as well as gain on repurchase of convertible notes.

• Non-GAAP earnings per ADS represents non-GAAP net income divided by the weighted average number of ADSs used in computing basic and diluted earnings per ADS in accordance with GAAP.

• EBIT represents net income reported in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of interest income, interest expense and income tax expense.

• EBITDA represents net income reported in accordance with GAAP, excluding the effects of interest income, interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization.

• Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA excluding the effects of stock compensation expense as well as gain on repurchase of convertible notes.

Non-GAAP financial measures are used by the Company in its financial and operating decision-making because management believes they reflect the Company's ongoing business in a manner that allows meaningful period-to-period comparison. The Company's management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating the Company's current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose.

The presentation of this additional financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the financial information included with this earnings announcement.

Conference Call

The Company's senior management team will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on November 18, 2011 (or 9:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time on the same date) to discuss the results following this earnings announcement.

The dial-in details for the live conference call are as follows:

- U.S. Toll Free Number 1-866-519-4004

- International Dial-in Number 1-718-354-1231

Passcode: CMEDCALL

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on http://ir.chinameditech.com.

A replay of this webcast will be available for one month on this website.

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on November 19, 2011.  

The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:

- U.S. Toll Free Number 1-866-214-5335

- International Dial-in Number 1-718-354-1232

Passcode: 22980262

About China Medical Technologies, Inc.

China Medical Technologies, Inc. is a leading China-based advanced IVD company using molecular diagnostic technologies including Fluorescent in situ Hybridization (FISH) and Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and an immunodiagnostic technology, Enhanced Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA), to develop, manufacture and distribute diagnostic products used for the detection of various cancers, diseases and disorders as well as companion diagnostic tests for targeted cancer drugs. The Company generates all of its revenues in China through the sale of diagnostic consumables including FISH probes, SPR-based DNA chips and ECLIA reagent kits to hospitals which are recurring users of the consumables for their patients. The Company sells FISH probes and SPR chips to large hospitals through its direct sales personnel and ECLIA reagent kits to small and mid-size hospitals through distributors. For more information, please visit http://www.chinameditech.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release, as well as its outlook for the third fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2011 and full fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

Contacts

Winnie Yam

Tel: 852-2511-9808

Email: IR@chinameditech.com