ALLEN, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 08/07/08 -- Atrion Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRI) today announced
that for the second quarter of 2008 diluted earnings per share were up 13%
and revenues were up 4% compared to the results for the second quarter of
2007.
Atrion's revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 totaled $24,242,000
compared with $23,199,000 in the same period in 2007. On a diluted per
share basis, earnings for the period increased to $2.06 as compared to
$1.83 in the same quarter of last year. Net income for the second quarter
totaled $4,135,000 compared to $3,618,000 in last year's second quarter.
Commenting on the Company's performance for the second quarter compared to
the second quarter of 2007, Emile A. Battat, Chairman and CEO, said,
"Continuing the performance of the first quarter of this year, second
quarter revenues in our key areas of cardiology and fluid delivery were up
strongly, with revenues up by 18% and 15%, respectively, while those in
ophthalmology, our smallest product category, declined by 26%. Revenues for
cardiology and fluid delivery were up by a little over $1.1 million each,
while ophthalmology revenues fell by approximately $1.3 million. Overall
revenues increased by slightly over $1.0 million for the quarter." Mr.
Battat continued, "We are especially gratified that gross margins increased
to 46% for the quarter compared to 44% for the second quarter of last year,
representing a new quarterly high and reflecting the higher profitability
of our changing product mix. As a result, diluted earnings per share were
up 13% over the second quarter of 2007. This increase was achieved despite
a 10% rise in R&D spending in the current year quarter, compared to the
same period last year, aimed at accelerating product development in
ophthalmology and inflation." Mr. Battat concluded, "Despite the difficult
economic environment expected for the second half of 2008, we remain
confident in achieving double digit growth in diluted earnings per share
for the full year, excluding the special items described in last year's
third quarter press release dated November 7, 2007."
Revenues for the first six months of 2008 of $48,844,000 were 6% higher
than revenues of $46,237,000 in the first half of 2007. Diluted earnings
per share for the first half of 2008 increased 14% to $3.89 from $3.42 in
the first six months of 2007.
Atrion Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, sells and distributes
products and components primarily to medical markets worldwide.
The statements in this press release that are forward looking are based
upon current expectations and actual results or future events may differ
materially. Such statements include, but are not limited to, Atrion's
expectations regarding growth in diluted earnings per share, excluding
special items. Words such as "expects," "believes," "anticipates,"
"intends," and variations of such words and similar expressions are
intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements
involve risks and uncertainties. The following are some of the factors
that could cause actual results or future events to differ materially from
those expressed in or underlying our forward-looking statements: changing
economic, market and business conditions; acts of war or terrorism; the
effects of governmental regulation; competition and new technologies;
slower-than-anticipated introduction of new products or implementation of
marketing strategies; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual
property; changes in the prices of raw materials; changes in product mix;
and intellectual property and product liability claims and product
recalls. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive, and other factors
are set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC.
ATRION CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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Revenues $ 24,242 $ 23,199 $ 48,844 $ 46,237
Cost of goods sold 13,137 12,880 27,059 26,258
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Gross profit 11,105 10,319 21,785 19,979
Operating expenses 4,974 4,893 10,200 9,816
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Operating income 6,131 5,426 11,585 10,163
Interest income (expense), net 49 (67) 85 (198)
Other income (expense), net 1 -- 1 --
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Income before income taxes 6,181 5,359 11,671 9,965
Income tax provision (2,046) (1,741) (3,880) (3,210)
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Net income $ 4,135 $ 3,618 $ 7,791 $ 6,755
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Income per basic share $ 2.11 $ 1.92 $ 4.00 $ 3.60
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Weighted average basic shares
outstanding 1,956 1,883 1,946 1,878
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Income per diluted share $ 2.06 $ 1.83 $ 3.89 $ 3.42
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Weighted average diluted shares
outstanding 2,005 1,978 2,004 1,977
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ATRION CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
June 30, Dec. 31,
ASSETS 2008 2007
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(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,803 $ 3,531
Accounts receivable 12,116 9,601
Inventories 20,231 17,387
Prepaid expenses 1,167 1,483
Deferred income taxes 607 607
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Total current assets 41,924 32,609
Property, plant and equipment, net 54,632 54,050
Other assets 12,685 12,654
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$ 109,241 $ 99,313
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERSÂ’ EQUITY
Current liabilities 8,335 6,864
Line of credit -- --
Other non-current liabilities 7,150 7,007
StockholdersÂ’ equity 93,756 85,442
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$ 109,241 $ 99,313
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Contact:
Jeffery Strickland
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(972) 390-9800
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