Mindray Announces First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

SHENZHEN, China, May 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Mindray Medical
International Limited (NYSE: MR), a leading developer, manufacturer and
marketer of medical devices worldwide announced today its selected unaudited
financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.
Highlights for First Quarter 2009
-- First quarter 2009 net revenues were $134.2 million, an increase of
53.5% over the first quarter of 2008
-- Non-GAAP operating income in the first quarter 2009 was $34.7 million,
a 12.6% increase from the first quarter of 2008. First quarter 2009
GAAP operating income was $29.4 million
-- Accutorr V -- first jointly developed product by Mahwah and Shenzhen
teams was successfully released to the market.

"Despite weaker-than-expected market trends in US and Europe, we are
pleased to report a relatively strong quarter," commented Mr. Xu Hang,
Mindray's chairman and co-chief executive officer. "During the quarter,
Mindray responded quickly to the challenging market dynamics and initiated
measures to effectively control product costs and reduce operating expenses to
sustain operating profit growth. We are confident that Mindray will continue
to outperform the market in the remainder of 2009 and beyond, as a result of
the strength of our highly competitive operating structure which enables us to
deliver products that meet the quality, performance and price requirements of
our growing global customer base."

SUMMARY - 1st Quarter 2009

(in $ millions, except per-share 1Q/2009 1Q/2008 % change
data) Net Revenues 134.2 87.4
53.5%
Revenues generated in China 62.4 42.8 45.8%
Revenues generated outside China 71.8 44.6 60.8%
Non-GAAP Gross Profit (1) 76.3 50.2 52.0%
GAAP Gross Profit 74.7 49.4 51.2%
Non-GAAP Operating Income (1) 34.7 30.8 12.6%
GAAP Operating Income 29.4 27.9 5.4%
Non-GAAP Net Income (1) 30.5 27.8 9.6%
GAAP Net Income 25.3 25.1 1.2%
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (1) 0.27 0.25 10.5%
GAAP Diluted EPS 0.23 0.22 1.9%
(1) Mindray provides gross margin, R&D expenses, selling expenses, general
and administrative expenses, operating margin, net income and earnings
per share on a non-GAAP basis that excludes non-cash, share-based
compensation expense, acquired intangible assets amortization expense
and termination payments to enable investors to better assess the
company's operating performance. The non-GAAP measures are described
below and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure in the section
below titled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Revenues
Mindray reported net revenues of $134.2 million for the first quarter
2009,
a 53.5% increase from $87.4 million for the first quarter 2008.
Net revenues generated in China in the first quarter 2009 increased 45.8%
to $62.4 million from $42.8 million for the first quarter 2008, while net
revenues generated in international markets in the first quarter 2009
increased 60.8% to $71.8 million from $44.6 million for the first quarter
2008.
Performance by Segment
Patient Monitoring & Life Support Products: Patient monitoring & life
support products segment revenues increased 97.4% to $58.6 million from $29.7
million for the first quarter 2008. The patient monitoring & life support
products segment contributed 43.7% to the total net revenues in the first
quarter 2009.
In-Vitro Diagnostic Products: In-vitro diagnostic products segment
revenues increased 8.7% to $32.2 million from $29.7 million in the first
quarter 2008. The in-vitro diagnostic products segment contributed 24.0% to
the total net revenues in the first quarter 2009.
Medical Imaging Systems: Medical imaging systems segment revenues
increased 32.9% to $35.7 million from $26.9 million in the first quarter 2008.
The medical imaging systems segment contributed 26.6% to the total net
revenues in the first quarter 2009.
Others: Other revenues, which are primarily comprised of extended warranty
services revenues, increased 525.1% to $7.6 million from $1.2 million in the
first quarter 2008. Other revenues contributed 5.7% to the total net revenues
in the first quarter 2009.
The segment revenue amounts discussed above include shipping and handling
fees charged to customers.
Gross Margins
First quarter 2009 non-GAAP gross profit was $76.3 million, a 52.0%
increase from $50.2 million in the first quarter 2008. First quarter 2009 GAAP
gross profit was $74.7 million. Non-GAAP gross margin was 56.9% in the first
quarter 2009 compared to 57.4% in the first quarter 2008 and 55.3% in the
fourth quarter 2008. First quarter 2009 GAAP gross margin was 55.7%.
Operating Expenses
Non-GAAP selling expenses for the first quarter 2009 were $20.1 million,
or 15.0% of the total net revenues, compared to 11.1% in the first quarter
2008 and 15.5% in the fourth quarter 2008. GAAP selling expenses for the first
quarter 2009 were $21.8 million.
Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses for the first quarter 2009
were $7.7 million, or 5.7% of the total net revenues, compared to 2.3% in the
first quarter 2008 and 8.5% in the fourth quarter 2008. GAAP general and
administrative expenses for the first quarter 2009 were $8.8 million.
Non-GAAP research and development expenses for the first quarter 2009 were
$13.9 million, or 10.4% of the total net revenues compared to 8.8% in the
first quarter 2008 and 9.6% in the fourth quarter 2008. GAAP research and
development expenses for the fourth quarter 2008 were $14.7 million.
Total share-based compensation expenses, which were allocated to cost of
goods sold and related operating expenses, were $3.0 million in the first
quarter 2009 compared to $2.2 million in the first quarter 2008 and $1.6
million in the fourth quarter 2008.
Non-GAAP operating income, as defined below, in the first quarter 2009 was
$34.7 million, a 12.6% increase from $30.8 million in the first quarter 2008.
Non-GAAP operating margins were 25.9% in the first quarter 2009 compared to
35.2% in the first quarter 2008 and 21.6% in the fourth quarter 2008. GAAP
operating income was $29.4 million in the first quarter 2009. GAAP operating
margin was 21.9% in the first quarter 2009.
Net Income
First quarter 2009 non-GAAP net income increased 9.6% year-over-year to
$30.5 million from $27.8 million in the first quarter 2008. First quarter 2009
GAAP net income was $25.3 million. Non-GAAP net margin was 22.7% in the first
quarter 2009 compared to 31.8% in the first quarter 2008 and 21.4% in the
fourth quarter 2008. GAAP net margin was 18.9% in the first quarter 2009.
First quarter 2009 income tax expense was $4.2 million representing an
effective tax rate of 14.3%.
First quarter 2009 basic and diluted non-GAAP earnings per share were
$0.28 and $0.27 respectively, compared to $0.26 and $0.25 in first quarter
2008. First quarter 2009 GAAP basic and diluted earnings per share for the
quarter were $0.23 and $0.23, respectively, compared to $0.23 and $0.22 in
first quarter 2008. Shares used in the computation of diluted earnings per
share in the first quarter 2009 were 112.1 million.
Other Select Data
Average accounts receivable days outstanding were 60 days, or $87.7
million, for the first quarter 2009 compared to 40 days, or $89.7 million, for
the full year 2008. Inventory turnover was 89 days, or $57.9 million, for the
first quarter 2009 compared to 60 days, or $57.5 million, for the full year
2008.
Average accounts payable days outstanding was 58 days, or $39.7 million,
for the first quarter 2009 compared to 46 days or $36.5 million, for the full
year 2008.
As of March 31, 2009, the company had $261.2 million in cash and cash
equivalents and restricted cash. Net cash generated from operating activities
and capital expenditures for the first quarter 2009 were $30.7 million and
$13.6 million, respectively.
As of March 31, 2009 the company had approximately 5,620 employees
compared to 4,050 employees on March 31, 2008 and 5,580 employees on December
31, 2008.
Business Outlook for Full Year 2009
With the continuing uncertainties in many parts of the market Mindray
competes in, the company now expects: -- 2009 net revenue to grow at a rate
of at least 10% year-over-year,
provided that foreign exchange rates remain constant at RMB6.85 to the
dollar and $1.33 to the euro.
-- Non-GAAP EPS to grow 10% over 2008.
-- Capital expenditure in the range of $40 million to $60 million.
-- Share based compensation to be $12 million, based on issuances to date,
which does not take into account of any additional share based
compensation costs that may come later this year, if any.
-- Amortization of intangible assets to be $10 million including April
2006 acquisition of minority interest and May 2008 acquisition of
Datascope patient monitoring business.

The company's practice is to provide guidance on a full year basis only.
This forecast reflects Mindray's current and preliminary views, which are
subject to change.
"The revised guidance reflects more cautious assumptions of the overall
market conditions for the remainder of 2009, as the world industry dynamics
continued to worsen since earlier this year," commented Mr. Li Xiting,
Mindray's president and co-chief executive officer. "For the current year, the
China market still represents the strongest growth outlook. The picture
outside China is mixed though, with healthy growth from Latin America and
Africa coupled with additional growth as a result of our acquisition of our
Mahwah operations, partially offset by declines in other sales geographies
outside of China. We remain firm in our belief that Mindray's unique
vertically integrated business model and strong financial position will allow
us to more effectively adapt to fast changing market environments such as the
one we are in today. We will continue to build on our cost advantages coupled
with effective R&D and solid sales infrastructure to capture substantial
growth opportunities in the markets we compete in."
In addition, as announced on March 4, 2009, Mr. Ronald Ede began in his
new role of Chief Financial Officer of the company effective on May 8, 2009,
replacing Ms. Joyce Hsu. Mr. Ede and Ms. Hsu both remain directors serving on
Mindray's board.
Conference Call Information
Mindray's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on
May 12, 2009 U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on May 12, 2009Beijing/Hong Kong
Time). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

Hong Kong: +852-3002-1672
U.S. Toll Free: +1-800-798-2864
International: +1-617-614-6206
Pass code for all regions: Mindray

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following
numbers until May 23, 2009.
U.S. Toll Free: +1-888-286-8010
International: +1-617-801-6888
Pass code: 9482 5654

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be
available on the Investor Relations section of Mindray's website at
http://www.mindray.com .
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The company has reported for the first quarter 2009 and provided estimates
for full year 2009 net income and earning per share on a non-GAAP basis. Each
of the terms as used by the company is defined as follows:
-- Non-GAAP gross profit represents gross profit reported in accordance
with GAAP, adjusted for the effects of share-based compensation and
amortization of acquired intangible assets.
-- Non-GAAP operating income represents operating income reported in
accordance with GAAP, adjusted for the effects of share-based
compensation and amortization of acquired intangible assets including,
but not limited to, termination payments.
-- Non-GAAP net income represents net income reported in accordance with
GAAP, adjusted for the effects of share-based compensation and
amortization of acquired intangible assets including, but not limited
to, termination payments, all net of related tax impact.
-- Non-GAAP earnings per share represents non-GAAP net income divided by
the number of shares used in computing basic and diluted earnings per
share in accordance with GAAP, and excludes the impact of the deemed
dividends for the basic calculation.

In addition to Mindray's consolidated financial results under GAAP, the
Company also provides non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross
margin, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP selling expenses, non-GAAP general
and administrative expenses, non-GAAP R&D expenses, non-GAAP net income and
non-GAAP earnings per share on a basic and fully diluted basis. The Company
believes that both management and investors benefit from referring to these
non-GAAP financial measures in assessing Mindray's financial performance and
liquidity and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP
operating measures are useful for understanding and assessing Mindray's
underlying business performance and operating trends and the Company expects
to report operating profit and net income on a non-GAAP basis using a
consistent method on a quarterly basis going forward.
The Company computes its non-GAAP financial measures using the same
consistent method from quarter to quarter. The Company notes that these
measures may not be calculated on the same basis of similar measures used by
other companies. Readers are cautioned not to view non-GAAP results on a
stand-alone basis or as a substitute for results under GAAP, or as being
comparable to results reported or forecasted by other companies, and should
refer to the reconciliation of GAAP results with non-GAAP results for the
three months period ended March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, in the
attached financial information.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," including those
related to the company's market performance, the business outlook for the
fiscal year 2009 with respect to net revenues, Non-GAAP EPS, capital
expenditure, share based compensation and amortization of intangible assets,
the company's ability to grow in various geographic markets, to adapt to
changing market environments, to take advantage of cost advantages, and to
capture growth opportunities. These statements are not historical facts but
instead represent only our belief regarding future events, many of which, by
their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. It is
possible that our actual results and financial condition and other
circumstances may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results
and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements. Readers
are cautioned that these forward- looking statements are only predictions and
may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of
factors, including but not limited to: the expected growth of the medical
device market in China and internationally; relevant government policies and
regulations relating to the medical device industry; market acceptance of our
products; our expectations regarding demand for our products; our ability to
expand our production, our sales and distribution network and other aspects of
our operations; our ability to stay abreast of market trends and technological
advances; our ability to effectively protect our intellectual property rights
and not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others; competition in
the medical device industry in China and internationally; and general economic
and business conditions in the countries in which we operate. The financial
information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our public
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For a discussion of other
important factors that could adversely affect our business, financial
condition, results of operations and prospects, see "Risk Factors" beginning
on page 5 of our annual report on Form 20-F, filed on May 8, 2009. Our results
of operations for the first quarter of 2009 and for fiscal year 2009 are not
necessarily indicative of our operating results for any future periods. Any
projections in this release are based on limited information currently
available to us, which is subject to change. Although such projections and the
factors influencing them will likely change, we will not necessarily update
the information. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.
All references to "shares" are to our ordinary shares, which are divided into
two classes, Class A and Class B. Each of our American Depositary Shares,
which trade on the New York Stock Exchange, represents one Class A ordinary
share.
About Mindray
We are a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices
worldwide. We maintain global headquarters in Shenzhen, China, U.S.
headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey and multiple sales offices in major
international markets. From our main manufacturing and engineering base in
China and through our worldwide distribution network, we are able to supply
internationally a broad range of products across three primary business
segments, comprised of patient monitoring and life support products, in-vitro
diagnostic products and medical imaging systems. For more information, please
visit http://www.mindray.com .

Exhibit 1
MINDRAY MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)

As of As of
December 31, March 31,
2008 2009
US$ US$
(audited) (unaudited)
ASSETS

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 96,370 103,107
Restricted cash (note 1) 119,711 158,059
Short-term investments 36,780 --
Accounts receivable, net 89,735 87,729
Inventories 57,466 57,879
Value added tax receivables 13,566 10,178
Other receivables 7,471 10,017
Prepayments and deposits 4,503 5,765
Deferred tax assets 1,812 1,749
Total current assets 427,414 434,483

Other assets 1,724 1,669
Advances for purchase of plant and
equipment 46,275 35,878
Property, plant and equipment, net 126,399 131,850
Land use rights, net 2,721 15,108
Deferred tax assets, net -- 1,243
Intangible assets, net 67,004 66,200
Goodwill 114,234 114,206
Total assets 785,771 800,637

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term bank loans 157,007 146,400
Notes payable 7,449 4,606
Accounts payable 29,009 35,098
Advances from customers 7,523 8,097
Salaries payables 16,797 10,076
Other payables 46,911 64,822
Income taxes payable 10,727 12,116
Other taxes payable 4,398 3,902
Total current liabilities 279,821 285,117

Other long-term payables 7,120 7,302
Minority interests 2 2
Deferred tax liabilities, net 736 1,782

Shareholders' equity:
Ordinary shares 14 14
Additional paid-in capital 274,993 279,453
Retained earnings 183,886 187,626
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 39,199 39,341
Total shareholders' equity 498,092 506,434

Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity 785,771 800,637

(1) Restricted as the security package required for the bank loans as of
March 31, 2009. Use of such funds are permitted provided that the
proportionate amount of debt must be retired concurrently. As of March
31, 2009, the short-term bank loans can be fully repaid from such
short-term restricted cash.

Exhibit 2
MINDRAY MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data)

Three months ended March 31,
2008 2009
US$ US$
(unaudited) (unaudited)

Net revenues
-PRC 42,791 62,370
- International 44,637 71,795

Net revenues 87,428 134,165
Cost of revenues (note 2) (38,002) (59,424)
Gross profit 49,426 74,741

Selling expenses (note 2) (10,484) (21,789)
General and administrative expenses
(note 2) (2,620) (8,797)
Research and development expenses
(note 2) (8,422) (14,745)

Operating income 27,900 29,410

Other income (loss), net 502 (432)

Interest income 2,358 1,620

Interest expense (5) (1,025)
Income before income taxes and
minority interests 30,755 29,573

Provision for income taxes (5,703) (4,232)

Minority interests -- --

Net Income 25,052 25,341

Basic earnings per share 0.23 0.23

Diluted earnings per share 0.22 0.23

Shares used in the computation of:

Basic earnings per share 106,962,659 107,872,202

Diluted earnings per share 112,998,260 112,118,964

(2) Share-based compensation charges incurred during the period related
to:

Cost of revenues 110 131

Selling expenses 805 1,051

General and administrative expenses 571 953

Research and development expenses 748 846

Exhibit 3
MINDRAY MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP RESULTS OF OPERATIONS MEASURES
TO THE NEAREST COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES
(Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data)

Three months ended March 31,
2008 2009
(unaudited) (unaudited)

Net revenues 87,428 134,165

Non-GAAP net income 27,825 30,510
Non-GAAP net margin 31.8% 22.7%
Amortization of acquired intangible
assets (657) (2,208)
Deferred tax impact related to
acquired intangible
assets 118 104

Termination payments -- (84)

Share-based compensation (2,234) (2,981)

GAAP net income 25,052 25,341
GAAP net margin 28.7% 18.9%

Non-GAAP income per share - basic 0.26 0.28

Non-GAAP income per share - diluted 0.25 0.27

GAAP income per share - basic 0.23 0.23

GAAP income per share - diluted 0.22 0.23

Shares used in computation of:

Basic earnings per share 106,962,659 107,872,202

Diluted earnings per share 112,998,260 112,118,964

Non-GAAP operating income 30,791 34,683
Non-GAAP operating margin 35.2% 25.9%
Amortization of acquired intangible
assets (657) (2,208)

Termination payments -- (84)

Share-based compensation (2,234) (2,981)

GAAP operating income 27,900 29,410
GAAP operating margin 31.9% 21.9%

Non-GAAP gross profit 50,193 76,277
Non-GAAP gross margin 57.4% 56.9%
Amortization of acquired intangible
assets (657) (1,405)

Share-based compensation (110) (131)

GAAP gross profit 49,426 74,741
GAAP gross margin 56.5% 55.7%

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Mindray
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Email: may.li@mindray.com

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