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Bio-logic Systems Corp. (Nasdaq:BLSC), a designer and
marketer of computerized medical electrodiagnostic equipment and
disposables, today reported financial results for the first quarter
ended May 31, 2005.
Highlights of First Quarter and Subsequent Events
-- Sales increased 11 percent to $7.0 million from $6.3 million
in the first quarter of fiscal 2005, led by continued strong
demand for sleep systems and hearing screening supplies.
-- Operating income for the quarter increased 95 percent against
the same period last year.
-- Diluted earnings per share of $0.04 compared to $0.02 in the
prior year's first quarter.
-- Donald Williams joins management team as vice president of
North American hearing.
-- Counsel has been informed by plaintiff's attorney that
Bio-logic will be dismissed from the Forsythe v. Legacy Health
System, et al. lawsuit.
First Quarter Results
Net sales for the first quarter ended May 31, 2005 increased 11.3
percent to $7.0 million, compared with $6.3 million for the same
quarter of the prior fiscal year. Gross profit margin decreased to
66.1 percent from 67.1 percent for the same period of the prior fiscal
year, primarily due to sales mix changes. Total selling, general and
administrative expense for the quarter remained essentially flat at
$3.1 million. Research and development expense increased $259,000 to
$1.3 million, compared to $1.0 million for the same period of the
prior fiscal year, primarily due to increased compensation expense in
the U.S. and overseas product development groups.
Operating income for the quarter increased 94.9 percent to
$265,000, compared to $136,000 for the same quarter of last fiscal
year. Net income for the quarter was $262,000, or $0.04 per diluted
share, compared to $114,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the first
quarter of fiscal 2005.
The company had $14.3 million in cash and cash equivalents at May
31, 2005, a decrease of $580,000 from the February 28, 2005 fiscal
year end, due primarily to the payment of costs incurred in fiscal
2005 associated with an unsuccessful neurology acquisition bid.
Commenting on the quarter's results, Roderick G. Johnson,
president and chief operating officer, stated, "With a significant
increase in operating income and earnings per share double that of the
same period last year, we were pleased with our overall performance in
the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Our 11 percent sales increase was
led by strong demand for sleep systems, particularly our Sleepscan
VISION(TM) product line, as we continued to benefit from the
heightened interest in sleep apnea monitoring and our own focus on
this area. We also experienced significant growth in sales of our
hearing screening disposables, led by the growing acceptance of our
HALO Ear Muffin(TM) used for the screening of newborns. These gains
were partially offset by declines in sales of hearing screening and
diagnostic systems."
Looking Forward
"On the hearing side," Johnson continued, "following the launch of
our HALO Ear Muffin last year, we invested considerable time into
converting competitors' accounts to the new HALO product. This
project, coupled with a vacancy in the position of vice president of
North American hearing since January 2005, resulted in our not being
able to dedicate sufficient time to promoting our core hearing system
products. With the addition of Don Williams to our management team, we
are again focusing our efforts on accelerating the growth of our
screening and diagnostic systems.
"In the neurology/sleep area, we are working diligently to meet
our goal of shipping our new Netlink Traveler(R) during the third
quarter of fiscal 2006. This product, which can be used for both EEG
and sleep diagnostics, is loaded with features, weighs only 13 ounces
and can fit in the palm of a hand. We believe that these features will
provide a distinct advantage for the Netlink Traveler over current
ambulatory units on the market, and we anticipate that it will be an
important driver of sales and profit growth in the future," Johnson
concluded.
About Bio-logic
Bio-logic Systems Corp., headquartered in Mundelein, IL, designs,
develops, assembles and markets computer-based electrodiagnostic
systems and related disposables for use by hospitals, clinics, school
districts, universities and physicians. The systems conduct tests that
are typically used by medical practitioners to aid in the diagnosis of
certain neurological disorders, brain disorders and tumors and sensory
disorders, including audiological and hearing screening and diagnosis.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements (as such term is
defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), including statements under
the caption "Looking Forward," that reflect management's current
expectations about Bio-logic's future results, performance, prospects
and opportunities. Management has attempted to identify these
forward-looking statements by using words such as "may," "will,"
"expects," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "could,"
"should" or similar expressions, but these words are not the exclusive
way of identifying these statements. These forward-looking statements
are based on information currently available to management and are
subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that
could cause Bio-logic's actual results, performance, prospects or
opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied
by, these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and
other factors include general economic and business conditions,
turnover in Bio-logic's sales force, lack of acceptance of new
technology by clinicians and other healthcare professionals, the
results of research and development efforts, Bio-logic's ability to
successfully identify, complete and integrate acquisitions and other
risks and expenses related to an acquisition strategy, technological
changes, competition, potential changes in regulation by the FDA,
costs relating to manufacturing of products, the timing of customer
orders, the ability of certain suppliers to meet requirements,
Internal Revenue Service determinations and other factors affecting
the realization of the anticipated tax credits, and other factors
detailed from time to time in Bio-logic's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements. Except as expressly required by the federal securities
laws, Bio-logic undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason
after the date of this release.
Financial Table Follows...
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Bio-logic Systems Corp. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Unaudited
In Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data
Three Months Ended
May 31,
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2005 2004
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Net Sales $6,959 $6,251
Cost of Sales 2,361 2,059
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Gross profit 4,598 4,192
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Operating Expenses:
Selling, general & administrative 3,066 3,048
Research & development 1,267 1,008
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Total operating expenses 4,333 4,056
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Operating Income 265 136
Other Income 90 24
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Income Before Income Taxes 355 160
Provision For Income Taxes 93 46
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Net Income $262 $114
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Retained Earnings, Beginning of Period 17,326 15,444
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Retained Earnings, End of Period $17,588 $15,558
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Earnings Per Share:
Basic $0.04 $0.02
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Diluted $0.04 $0.02
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Basic Shares Outstanding 6,604,070 6,384,227
Diluted Shares Outstanding 7,278,669 6,828,465
Bio-logic Systems Corp. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
In Thousands
May 31,
2005 February 28,
(Unaudited) 2005
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ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $14,286 $14,866
Accounts receivable, net 5,961 6,361
Inventories, net 2,663 2,251
Prepaid expenses 474 244
Deferred income taxes 1,719 1,688
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Total current assets 25,103 25,410
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 2,408 2,432
Intangible Assets, Net 1,938 1,897
Other Assets 121 128
Other Receivables 108 340
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Total Assets $29,678 $30,207
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $1,127 $1,949
Accrued salaries and payroll taxes 1,774 1,476
Accrued interest and other expenses 1,357 1,551
Accrued income taxes 133 318
Deferred revenue 1,165 1,242
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Total current liabilities 5,556 6,536
Long Term Liabilities
Deferred income taxes 904 877
Long term liabilities 33 33
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Total liabilities 6,493 7,446
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Commitments - -
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock 66 66
Additional paid-in capital 5,531 5,369
Retained earnings 17,588 17,326
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Total stockholders' equity 23,185 22,761
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
Equity $29,678 $30,207
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