CryoLife's Earnings Per Share Increased 180 Percent to $0.14 in Second Quarter of...

CryoLife's Earnings Per Share Increased 180 Percent to $0.14 in Second Quarter
of 2008 from $0.05 in Second Quarter of 2007
Company posts record quarterly revenues of $27.2 million

ATLANTA, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE: CRY), a
biomaterials, medical device and tissue processing company, announced today
that revenues for the second quarter of 2008 increased 18 percent to $27.2
million compared to $23.0 million in the second quarter of 2007. Excluding
orthopaedic tissue processing revenues of $297,000 and $1.2 million in the
second quarters of 2008 and 2007, respectively, total revenues increased 23
percent for the second quarter of 2008.
Net income in the second quarter of 2008 was $3.9 million, or $0.14 per
basic and fully diluted common share, compared to $1.3 million, or $0.05 per
basic and fully diluted common share in the second quarter of 2007. Net
income in the second quarters of 2008 and 2007 included gains of $610,000 and
$490,000, respectively, related to the adjustment of reserves for product
liability losses.
Revenues for the first six months of 2008 increased 11 percent to $52.7
million compared to $47.5 million in the first six months of 2007. Excluding
orthopaedic tissue processing revenues of $624,000 and $3.1 million in the
first six months of 2008 and 2007, respectively, total revenues increased 17
percent for the first six months of 2008.
Net income in the first six months of 2008 was $6.7 million, or $0.24 per
basic and fully diluted common share, compared to $2.6 million, or $0.10 per
basic and $0.09 per fully diluted common share in the first six months of
2007. Net income in the first half of 2008 and 2007 included gains of
$530,000 and $505,000, respectively, related to the adjustment of reserves for
product liability losses.
Tissue processing revenues in the second quarter of 2008 increased 17
percent to $13.7 million compared to $11.7 million in the second quarter of
2007. Tissue processing revenues in the first six months of 2008 increased 10
percent to $27.1 million compared to $24.7 million in the first six months of
2007. Tissue processing revenues increased primarily due to increased demand
for the Company's cardiac and vascular processed tissues, the introduction of
the CryoValve(R) SG pulmonary heart valve and, to a lesser extent, price
increases, partially offset by a decline in orthopaedic tissue processing
revenues.
Combined cardiac and vascular tissue processing revenues in the second
quarter of 2008 increased 28 percent to $13.4 million compared to $10.5
million in the second quarter of 2007. Combined cardiac and vascular tissue
processing revenues in the first six months of 2008 increased 23 percent to
$26.5 million compared to $21.6 million in the first six months of 2007.
Revenues from the distribution of CryoValve SG pulmonary heart valves were
$1.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2008.
Orthopaedic tissue processing revenues in the second quarter of 2008
decreased 76 percent to $297,000 compared to $1.2 million in the second
quarter of 2007. Orthopaedic tissue processing revenues in the first six
months of 2008 decreased 80 percent to $624,000 compared to $3.1 million in
the first six months of 2007. These revenue declines were anticipated as the
Company discontinued procuring and processing orthopaedic tissue in the first
quarter of 2007 pursuant to the exchange and service agreement signed with a
third party in December of 2006.
BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive revenues were $13.0 million for the second
quarter of 2008 compared to $10.9 million in the second quarter of 2007, an
increase of 19 percent. BioGlue revenues were $24.9 million for the first six
months of 2008 compared to $22.1 million in the first six months of 2007, an
increase of 13 percent.
U.S. BioGlue revenues were $9.1 million and $7.7 million in the second
quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively. U.S. BioGlue revenues were $17.7
million and $16.0 million in the first six months of 2008 and 2007,
respectively. International BioGlue revenues were $3.9 million and $3.2
million in the second quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively. International
BioGlue revenues were $7.2 million and $6.1 million in the first six months of
2008 and 2007, respectively.
Other implantable medical device revenues for the second quarter of 2008
were $308,000, compared to $226,000 in the second quarter of 2007. Other
implantable medical device revenues for the first six months of 2008 were
$401,000 compared to $458,000 in the first six months of 2007. Other
implantable medical device revenues in the second quarter and first six months
of 2008 included $177,000 for Hemostase MPH(R), which was added to the
CryoLife product portfolio in the second quarter of 2008.
Total product and tissue processing gross margins were 66 percent in the
second quarter of 2008 compared to 61 percent in the second quarter of 2007.
Total product and tissue processing gross margins were 65 percent in the first
six months of 2008 compared to 61 percent in the first six months of 2007.
Tissue processing gross margins in the second quarter of 2008 were 46
percent compared to 40 percent in the second quarter of 2007. Tissue
processing gross margins in the first six months of 2008 were 46 percent
compared to 41 percent in the first six months of 2007. Tissue processing
gross margins improved in 2008 compared to 2007 primarily as a result of fee
increases and a favorable tissue mix in 2008.
General, administrative, and marketing expenses in the second quarter of
2008 were $12.4 million compared to $10.8 million in the second quarter of
2007. General, administrative, and marketing expenses in the second quarters
of 2008 and 2007 include benefits of $610,000 and $490,000, respectively,
related to the adjustment of reserves for product liability losses.
General, administrative, and marketing expenses in the first six months of
2008 were $24.4 million compared to $23.2 million in the first six months of
2007. General, administrative, and marketing expenses in the first half of
2008 and 2007 include benefits of $530,000 and $505,000, respectively, related
to the adjustment of reserves for product liability losses.
The increase in general, administrative, and marketing expenses for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was primarily due to increases in
marketing expenses. These expenses included personnel costs, corporate
advertising, and promotional materials to support the Company's expanding
tissue service and product offerings and revenue growth. Additionally, there
were increases in stock compensation expense over the prior year periods.
Research and development expenses were $1.3 million and $1.0 million in
the second quarters of 2008 and 2007, respectively. Research and development
expenses were $2.8 million and $2.0 million in the first six months of 2008
and 2007, respectively. Research and development spending in 2008 primarily
focused on the Company's SynerGraft(R) products and tissues, protein hydrogel
technologies, and research on cold storage and preservation of internal
organs.
As of June 30, 2008, the Company had $17.3 million in cash, cash
equivalents and marketable securities, of which $1.8 million was received from
the U.S. Department of Defense as advance funding for the development of
BioFoam protein hydrogel technology for use on the battlefield and $5.0
million was designated as long-term restricted money market funds due to a
financial covenant requirement under the Company's credit agreement.
"CryoLife's many life-saving services and products have achieved dominant
positions in the field of cardiac reconstruction. The clinical results
achieved by these products and services have become known throughout the
surgical community resulting in increasing demand and use by the
cardiovascular surgeons we serve," stated Steven G. Anderson, president and
chief executive officer.
Financial Guidance
The Company's GAAP revenues are composed of product and tissue processing
revenues plus other revenues. The Company now expects product and tissue
processing revenues for the full year of 2008 to be in the middle to upper end
of its previously announced range of revenue guidance, which is between $102.0
million and $107.0 million. Other revenues for 2008 may reach between
$700,000 and $900,000, primarily related to funding received from the
Department of Defense in connection with the development of BioFoam(R). The
actual amount of other revenues is largely dependent upon actual expenses
incurred related to the development of BioFoam.
The Company expects tissue processing revenues to be between $53.0 million
and $56.0 million and BioGlue revenues to be between $47.0 million and $49.0
million for the full year of 2008. Other implantable medical device revenues
are expected to be approximately $2.0 million in 2008, which includes an
estimated $1.0 million in revenues from the distribution of Hemostase MPH.
The Company expects general, administrative, and marketing expenses of
between $49.0 million and $51.0 million, and research and development expenses
of between $6.0 million and $8.0 million for the full year of 2008. The
research and development expectations include an estimated range of between
$700,000 and $900,000 to be funded by the Department of Defense in connection
with the development of BioFoam.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a teleconference call and live webcast today at
10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results followed by a question and
answer session hosted by Mr. Anderson.
To listen to the live teleconference, please dial 201-689-8261 a few
minutes prior to 10:00 a.m. A replay of the teleconference will be available
July 31 through August 7 and can be accessed by calling 877-660-6853 (toll
free) or 201-612-7415. The account number for the replay is 244 and the
conference number is 290785.
The live webcast and replay can be accessed by going to the Investor
Relations section of the CryoLife Web site at www.cryolife.com and selecting
the heading Webcasts & Presentations.
About CryoLife, Inc.
Founded in 1984, CryoLife, Inc. is a leader in the processing and
distribution of implantable living human tissues for use in cardiac and
vascular surgeries throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Company recently
received FDA clearance for the CryoValve(R) SG pulmonary human heart valve,
processed using CryoLife's proprietary SynerGraft(R) Technology. The
Company's BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive is FDA approved as an adjunct to
sutures and staples for use in adult patients in open surgical repair of large
vessels. BioGlue is also CE marked in the European Community and approved in
Canada and Australia for use in soft tissue repair. CryoLife distributes
Hemostase MPH(R), a hemostatic agent, in much of the U.S. for use in cardiac
and vascular surgery and in the United Kingdom and Germany for cardiac,
vascular, and general surgery, subject to certain exclusions. The Company
also distributes the CryoLife-O'Brien(R) Stentless Porcine Aortic
Bioprosthesis, which is CE marked for distribution within the European
Community.
Statements made in this press release that look forward in time or that
express management's beliefs, expectations or hopes are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These statements include those regarding anticipated 2008
performance. These future events may not occur as and when expected, if at
all, and, together with the Company's business, are subject to various risks
and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include that the Company is
dependent on revenues from BioGlue, the Company's key growth strategies
identified as a result of our strategic review may not generate the
anticipated benefits, competitive pressures and tissue availability may
adversely affect the Company's ability to grow revenues, the Company's efforts
to develop and introduce new products outside the U.S. may be unsuccessful,
the Company's efforts to improve procurement and tissue processing yields may
not continue to prove effective, the possibility that the FDA could impose
additional restrictions on the Company's operations, require a recall, or
prevent the Company from processing and distributing tissues or manufacturing
and distributing other products, FDA and other approvals for products in
development may not be obtained, and if obtained, may be costly and require
lengthy review periods, products and services under development may not be
commercially feasible, CryoValve SG may not perform as well as expected or
provide all the benefits anticipated, demand for CryoValve SG may not reach
anticipated levels, and accordingly, the Company may choose not to process the
majority of its pulmonary valves with the Company's SynerGraft technology, the
SynerGraft post-clearance study requested by the FDA may not provide the
expected positive results, the Company may be unable to effectively leverage
its existing sales force to sell Hemostase MPH, that surgeons may not choose
to utilize Hemostase MPH, that Hemostase MPH may not perform as expected or
provide all expected benefits, that other distributors of the Hemostase MPH
product may impede our ability to sell to new or existing customers, we are
reliant on one supplier for significant components of BioGlue, our products
and tissues we process and preserve have allegedly caused and may in the
future cause injury to patients, pending or future litigation cannot be
settled on terms acceptable to the Company, the Company may not have
sufficient resources to pay punitive damages (which are not covered by
insurance) or other liabilities in excess of available insurance, the Company
may be unable to obtain sufficient financing to fully pursue its strategic
plan and future healthcare policies, healthcare reimbursement methods, and
healthcare reimbursement policies may affect the availability, amount, and
timing of the Company's revenues. These risks and uncertainties include the
risk factors detailed in CryoLife's Securities and Exchange Commission
filings, including CryoLife's Form 10-K filing for the year ended December 31,
2007, its most recent Form 10-Q, and the Company's other SEC filings. The
Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Media Contacts:

D. Ashley Lee Katie Brazel
Executive Vice President, Fleishman Hillard
Chief Financial Officer and Phone: 404-739-0150
Chief Operating Officer
Phone: 770-419-3355

CRYOLIFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Financial Highlights
(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 2008 2007

(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

Revenues:
Preservation services $13,725 $11,711 $27,149 $24,672
Products 13,280 11,156 25,260 22,551
Other 150 144 314 312
Total revenues 27,155 23,011 52,723 47,535

Costs and expenses:
Preservation services
(including write-downs of
$307 for the three months
and $453 for the six months
ended June 30, 2007) 7,449 6,976 14,767 14,608
Products 1,840 1,881 3,832 3,829
General, administrative,
and marketing 12,358 10,842 24,425 23,177
Research and development 1,307 978 2,752 2,036
Interest expense 69 187 139 340
Interest income (71) (105) (193) (202)
Change in valuation of
derivative -- 866 -- 821
Other expense (income), net 55 13 (27) 102
Total costs and expenses 23,007 21,638 45,695 44,711

Income before income taxes 4,148 1,373 7,028 2,824
Income tax expense 260 82 375 179
Net income $3,888 $1,291 $6,653 $2,645

Effect of preferred stock
dividends -- -- -- (243)
Net income applicable to
common shares $3,888 $1,291 $6,653 $2,402

Income per common share:
Basic $0.14 $ 0.05 $0.24 $0.10
Diluted $0.14 $0.05 $0.24 $0.09

Weighted average common
shares outstanding:
Basic 27,756 25,480 27,661 25,234
Diluted 28,381 26,333 28,211 25,969

CRYOLIFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Financial Highlights
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 2008 2007
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

Preservation services:
Cardiac tissue $6,348 $5,048 $12,586 $10,021
Vascular tissue 7,080 5,428 13,939 11,567
Orthopaedic tissue 297 1,235 624 3,084
Total preservation services 13,725 11,711 27,149 24,672

Products:
BioGlue 12,972 10,930 24,859 22,093
Other implantable medical devices 308 226 401 458
Total products 13,280 11,156 25,260 22,551

Other 150 144 314 312
Total revenues $27,155 $23,011 $52,723 $47,535

Revenues:
Domestic revenues $22,833 $19,410 $44,833 $40,812
International revenues 4,322 3,601 7,890 6,723
Total revenues $27,155 $23,011 $52,723 $47,535

June 30, December 31,
2008 2007
(Unaudited)

Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, $12,282 $17,447
at market, and restricted marketable securities
Trade receivables, net 14,040 12,311
Other receivables 1,035 1,373
Deferred preservation costs, net 31,443 26,903
Inventories 6,254 5,607
Restricted money market funds, long-term 5,000 --
Total assets 98,096 92,684
Shareholders' equity 71,654 62,627

For additional information about the company, visit CryoLife's Web site:
www.cryolife.com.
SOURCE CryoLife, Inc.

D. Ashley Lee, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief
Operating Officer of CryoLife, Inc., +1-770-419-3355; or Katie Brazel of
Fleishman Hillard, +1-404-739-0150, for CryoLife, Inc.