LCBM Lifecore Biomedical (MM)

LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC. (NASDAQ:LCBM) today reported net sales of $17.3 million in the second quarter ended December 31, 2007, an increase of 4% over net sales of $16.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. Net income of $1,243,000, or $0.09 per diluted share, was posted for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007 compared with net income of $1,366,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the quarter ended December 31, 2006. Sales for the first six months of fiscal year 2008 were $33.0 million, an increase of 4% over the $31.6 million reported for the first six months of fiscal year 2007. Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2008 was $2,506,000, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared with net income of $2,505,000, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the first six months of fiscal 2007. �We are very pleased with the revenue and profitability of our hyaluronan business this quarter,� said Dennis J. Allingham, President and CEO. �However, domestic dental sales fell short of our growth expectations as we continue to transition the market to the Prima� Implant System.� The Company reported a cash and cash equivalents balance of $43.9 million at December 31, 2007. Cash effects associated with the income tax expenses reflected in the operating results were minimal due to the utilization of the Company�s net operating loss carry forwards and tax credit carry forwards. Substantially, all of the Company�s net operating loss carry forwards have been utilized through the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Hyaluronan Division Net sales from the Hyaluronan Division for the second quarter were $4.9 million, an increase of 13% from the $4.3 million reported in the same quarter last year. Net sales for the first six months in fiscal year 2008 were $9.7 million compared with $9.1 million in the same period last year. The increase is attributed to growth across all product segments and the strength of our market presence. The Division reported operating income of $732,000 for the second quarter compared with operating income of $463,000 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. Operating income of $1,675,000 was reported for the six month period compared with operating income of $1,459,000 in the same period last year. �Strong hyaluronan sales from existing products and revenue from new product development contributed to the double-digit revenue growth,� said Allingham. Dental Division Net sales from the Dental Division for the second quarter were $12.4 million, up slightly from the $12.2 million recorded in the second quarter last year. Net sales for the first six months in fiscal year 2008 were $23.2 million compared with $22.5 million in the comparable period last year, an increase of 3%. The Division reported operating income of $741,000 for the second quarter compared with operating income of $1,456,000 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. Operating income of $1,355,000 was reported for the six month period compared to operating income of $1,966,000 in the same period last year. �Quarter over quarter sales of the Prima Implant System were up 19%, driving the Prima line to more than 40% of overall Dental Division sales, indicative of the strong market acceptance of this implant line,� said Allingham. �Our focus remains on increasing the recognition and acceptance of this premium product offering to the specialist segment.� Outlook Due to the Company�s agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Warburg Pincus for $17 per share in cash, as announced simultaneously with the financial results today, the Company has determined it will suspend guidance, pending the outcome of that acquisition. Conference Call The Company will host a conference call today at 7:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss second quarter results and other new developments. Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial (800) 896-8445 from the U.S. International callers can dial (785) 830-1916. A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and will be available through Tuesday, January 22, 2008, by dialing (888) 203-1112 from the U.S., or (719) 457-0820 for international callers and entering confirmation code 2333334. There also will be a simultaneous webcast available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's web site at www.lifecore.com. For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, the webcast will be archived for 30 days. The webcast is also being distributed over THOMSON/CCBN's Investor Distribution Network. Individual investors can listen to the call through THOMSON/CCBN's individual investor center at www.earnings.com Institutional investors can access the call via StreetEvents www.streetevents.com. The conference call may include forward-looking statements. See the cautionary information about such statements in the �Safe-Harbor Statement� section below. Safe-Harbor Statement Certain statements in this release regarding Lifecore�s anticipated future sales and financial results are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Numerous risks and uncertainties may affect whether such results are actually achieved. These include the timing of orders from customers, continued market acceptance of the Company�s products, effectiveness of the dental sales force expansion, timing of regulatory approvals, success of new product development efforts, and other factors. These risks and uncertainties are more fully described in the Company�s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, and other more recent filings. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. About Lifecore Biomedical Lifecore Biomedical develops, manufactures, and markets biomaterials and medical devices for use in various surgical markets. News and general information are available through the Company�s website at www.lifecore.com or by telephone at 952-368-4300. Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) � � December 31, June 30, � 2007 � 2007 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 43,921,000 $ 39,105,000 Accounts receivable 14,337,000 15,555,000 Inventories 13,054,000 12,145,000 Deferred income taxes, net 2,505,000 3,684,000 Prepaid expense � 1,376,000 � 1,448,000 Total current assets 75,193,000 71,937,000 � PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 22,647,000 23,105,000 � LONG-TERM INVENTORY 1,330,000 1,491,000 OTHER ASSETS � 5,621,000 � 5,738,000 $ 104,791,000 $ 102,271,000 � LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities $ 6,346,000 $ 7,323,000 Long-term obligations 4,351,000 4,496,000 Long-term tax reserve 634,000 - Long-term deferred income taxes, net 982,000 982,000 Shareholders' equity � 92,478,000 � 89,470,000 $ 104,791,000 $ 102,271,000 Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) � � � � Three Months Ended Six Months Ended December 31, December 31, � 2007 � � 2006 � � 2007 � � 2006 � � Net sales $ 17,294,000 $ 16,552,000 $ 32,977,000 $ 31,562,000 Cost of goods sold � 6,429,000 � � 6,498,000 � � 12,411,000 � � 12,070,000 � Gross profit 10,865,000 10,054,000 20,566,000 19,492,000 � Operating expenses Research and development 1,471,000 1,017,000 2,711,000 2,113,000 Marketing and sales 5,629,000 5,241,000 10,457,000 10,153,000 General and administrative � 2,292,000 � � 1,877,000 � � 4,368,000 � � 3,801,000 � � 9,392,000 � � 8,135,000 � � 17,536,000 � � 16,067,000 � � Operating income 1,473,000 1,919,000 3,030,000 3,425,000 � Other income (expense) Interest income 486,000 353,000 982,000 684,000 Interest expense (58,000 ) (71,000 ) (126,000 ) (135,000 ) Currency transaction gains 140,000 11,000 194,000 84,000 Other � (4,000 ) � 10,000 � � 27,000 � � 16,000 � � 564,000 � � 303,000 � � 1,077,000 � � 649,000 � � Income before income taxes 2,037,000 2,222,000 4,107,000 4,074,000 � Income tax expense � 794,000 � � 856,000 � � 1,601,000 � � 1,569,000 � � Net Income $ 1,243,000 � $ 1,366,000 � $ 2,506,000 � $ 2,505,000 � � Net income per share Basic $ 0.09 � $ 0.10 � $ 0.19 � $ 0.19 � Diluted $ 0.09 � $ 0.10 � $ 0.18 � $ 0.18 � � Weighted average shares outstanding Basic � 13,517,423 � � 13,262,975 � � 13,494,720 � � 13,243,211 � Diluted � 13,820,001 � � 13,734,547 � � 13,808,820 � � 13,724,866 � Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Divisional Statements of Operations Three Months Ended December 31, (Unaudited) � � � � � � Hyaluronan Division Dental Division Consolidated � 2007 � 2006 � 2007 � 2006 � 2007 � 2006 � Net sales $ 4,881,000 $ 4,319,000 $ 12,413,000 $ 12,233,000 $ 17,294,000 $ 16,552,000 Cost of goods sold � 1,987,000 � 2,262,000 � 4,442,000 � 4,236,000 � 6,429,000 � 6,498,000 Gross profit 2,894,000 2,057,000 7,971,000 7,997,000 10,865,000 10,054,000 � Operating expenses Research and development 1,049,000 688,000 422,000 329,000 1,471,000 1,017,000 Marketing and sales 222,000 201,000 5,407,000 5,040,000 5,629,000 5,241,000 General and administrative � 891,000 � 705,000 � 1,401,000 � 1,172,000 � 2,292,000 � 1,877,000 � 2,162,000 � 1,594,000 � 7,230,000 � 6,541,000 � 9,392,000 � 8,135,000 � Operating income $ 732,000 $ 463,000 $ 741,000 $ 1,456,000 $ 1,473,000 $ 1,919,000 � Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Divisional Statements of Operations Six Months Ended December 31, (Unaudited) � Hyaluronan Division Dental Division Consolidated � 2007 � 2006 � 2007 � 2006 � 2007 � 2006 � Net sales $ 9,730,000 $ 9,098,000 $ 23,247,000 $ 22,464,000 $ 32,977,000 $ 31,562,000 Cost of goods sold � 4,071,000 � 4,384,000 � 8,340,000 � 7,686,000 � 12,411,000 � 12,070,000 Gross profit 5,659,000 4,714,000 14,907,000 14,778,000 20,566,000 19,492,000 � Operating expenses Research and development 1,937,000 1,404,000 774,000 709,000 2,711,000 2,113,000 Marketing and sales 340,000 397,000 10,117,000 9,756,000 10,457,000 10,153,000 General and administrative � 1,707,000 � 1,454,000 � 2,661,000 � 2,347,000 � 4,368,000 � 3,801,000 � 3,984,000 � 3,255,000 � 13,552,000 � 12,812,000 � 17,536,000 � 16,067,000 � Operating income $ 1,675,000 $ 1,459,000 $ 1,355,000 $ 1,966,000 $ 3,030,000 $ 3,425,000