BSML (Previously BriteSmile) Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 14  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BSML, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSML) formerly BriteSmile, Inc., a leading provider of state-of-the- art teeth-whitening services and products, today released results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006.

The results of BSML's continuing operations for the third quarter 2006 and all prior comparative quarters presented in this report reflect the results of BSML's 17 whitening centers, our retail product sales, supporting overhead, and related assets and liabilities.

Discontinued operations presented in this report for all earlier comparative periods reflect the results of the Associated Centers business that was sold in March, 2006.

For BSML's continuing business, total revenue reported for the third quarter was $6.7 million, up 30% compared to $5.2 million in the third quarter of 2005.

The net loss in the third quarter of 2006 was $5.7 million or $(0.54) per share. This compares to a net loss of $2.7 million or $(0.25) per share for continuing operations in the third quarter of 2005.  The loss in the third quarter 2006 reflects approximately $5.8 million of reserves and expenses due to certain legal matters. Excluding the impact of these legal reserves and expenses, BSML was close to breakeven on a net-income basis. At the end of September, the Company had $6.5 million of restricted cash reserved for the settlement of legal claims.

EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006 was a negative $5.8 million, compared to a negative EBITDA of $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2005. Excluding the $5.8 million of reserves and expenses related to legal claims, BSML achieved breakeven EBITDA for the third quarter.

EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. More information regarding this non-GAAP financial measure, and a reconciliation of EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is provided below.

"I am pleased with the performance of BSML in the third quarter," said John Reed, CEO of BSML. "Total whitening procedures performed in our 17 centers increased by 72% in the third quarter of 2006 compared to a year ago. This increase reflects a continued strong response to our lower procedure price of $399 combined with our free Smile Forever promotion, and higher sales of BriteSmile-to-Go whitening pen through the QVC television channel. While I am disappointed with the amount of legal expenses and accrual charges required in the third quarter, the Company is working very hard to resolve these legacy litigation issues as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Our whitening center and retail business has continued to show significant improvement over the prior year, including tight operating expense controls both in the centers and in our corporate office," said Mr. Reed.

BSML will not have an earnings conference call this quarter. Please consult the Company's third quarter Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for more information regarding third quarter 2006 results.

BSML markets the most advanced teeth whitening technology available through 17 state-of-the-art BSML Professional Teeth Whitening Centers  under the "BriteSmile" brand. BSML Centers are currently operating in Beverly Hills, Irvine, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek, San Francisco and La Jolla, CA; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Boston, MA; McLean, VA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Chicago and Schaumburg, IL; and, Phoenix, AZ. For more information about BSML's procedure, call 1-800-BRITESMILE or visit the Company's Website at http://www.britesmile.com/ .

This release, other than historical information, consists of forward- looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties such as the Company's ability to successfully and profitably operate the Spa Center business. Readers are referred to the documents filed by BSML with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the Company's most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, that identify important risk factors which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. BSML and its affiliates disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward- looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

BSML provides non-GAAP EBITDA or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as additional information for its operating results. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for financial measures calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including net income or loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. BSML's management believes this non-GAAP measure is useful to investors because of:  (i) the significant amount of non-cash depreciation and amortization historically incurred by the Company in its operating results ($0.7 million in 2005 and $0.4 million in 2006), (ii) the non-cash amortization of the discount on debt of $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2005, and (iii) the loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $5.0 million reported year-to-date 2006. Investors are cautioned that the items excluded from EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing BSML's financial performance.

                            BSML, Inc.
         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
                           (Unaudited)
                 (In Thousands Except Share Data)


                               13 Weeks    13 Weeks    39 Weeks    39 Weeks
                                Ended       Ended       Ended       Ended
                              9/30/2006   9/24/2005    9/30/2006   9/24/2005
  REVENUES:
    Center whitening fees,
     net                         $5,768      $4,178     $16,711     $12,758
    Product and other revenue      $943        $972      $3,795      $2,798
      Total revenues, net        $6,711      $5,150     $20,506     $15,556

  OPERATING COSTS AND
   EXPENSES:
    Operating and occupancy
     costs                       $3,713      $3,420     $10,715     $10,122
    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses     $8,726      $3,742     $18,100     $11,668
    Research and development
     expenses                       $45        $266        $135        $607

         Total Operating
          Expense before
          depreciaton &
          amortization          $12,484      $7,428     $28,950     $22,397

    Operating Income/(Loss)
     before depreciation &
     amortization               $(5,773)    $(2,278)    $(8,444)    $(6,841)
   (EBITDA)

    Depreciation and
     amortization                  $415        $660      $1,236      $1,821

       Gain/(Loss) from
        Continuing Operations   $(6,189)    $(2,938)    $(9,680)    $(8,662)

  OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSES):
    Amortization of discount
     on debt                        $--       $(652)      $(530)    $(1,952)
    Loss on early
     extinguishment of debt         $--         $--     $(5,039)        $--
    Gain [loss] on
     mark-to-market of
     convertible note
     Instruments                    $--      $1,163         $--      $3,794
    Gain on settlement of
     legal claim                    $--         $--      $1,257         $--
    Other income/(expense), net    $185       $(251)      $(660)      $(976)

       Gain/(Loss) from
        Continuing Operations
        before income tax       $(6,004)    $(2,678)   $(14,652)    $(7,796)

  INCOME TAX                      $(271)        $30       $(225)       $151

       Net Income/(loss) from
        Continuing Operations   $(5,733)    $(2,708)   $(14,427)    $(7,947)

  Gain/(Loss) from Discontinued
   Operations, net of tax           $--     $(1,777)    $19,602     $(6,530)
    (2006 includes gain from
    sale of AC business, $14,664
    and gain from lawsuit
    settlement, $5,202, net of
    tax)
        Net Income/(Loss)       $(5,733)    $(4,485)     $5,175    $(14,477)

  BASIC/DILUTED NET LOSS PER
   SHARE FOR CONTINUING
   OPERATIONS                    $(0.54)     $(0.25)     $(1.37)     $(0.75)
  BASIC NET INCOME/( LOSS)
   PER SHARE FOR
   DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS          $--      $(0.17)      $1.86      $(0.62)
  BASIC/DILUTED NET
   INCOME/(LOSS) PER COMMON
   SHARE                         $(0.54)     $(0.42)      $0.49      $(1.37)
  WEIGHTED AVERAGE
   SHARES - BASIC            10,549,423  10,549,130  10,549,326  10,529,321
  WEIGHTED AVERAGE
   SHARES - DILUTED          10,549,423  10,549,130  10,565,632  10,529,321


  Reconciliation of EBITDA
   to Net Income:             13 Weeks    13 Weeks    39 Weeks    39 Weeks
                               Ended       Ended       Ended       Ended
                             9/30/2006   9/24/2005   9/30/2006   9/24/2005

  Net Income/(loss) from
   Continuing Operations        $(5,733)    $(2,708)   $(14,427)    $(7,947)

  Add back/(Subtract): Loss
   on early extinguishment
   of debt                          $--         $--     $5,039          $--
  Add back/(Subtract):
   Other income/(expense),
   net                            $(185)       $251        $660        $976
  Add back/(Subtract):
   Amortization of debt
   discount                         $--        $652        $530      $1,952
  Add back/(Subtract):
   Income tax expense             $(271)        $30       $(225)       $151
  Add back/(Subtract):
   Depreciation and
   amortization                    $415        $660      $1,236      $1,821
  Add back/(Subtract) gain
   on settlement of legal
   claim                            $--         $--     $(1,257)
  Add back/(Subtract):
   mark-to-market of
   financial instruments
   related to conv. debt            $--     $(1,163)        $--     $(3,794)
             EBITDA             $(5,773)    $(2,278)    $(8,444)    $(6,841)


                                  BSML, INC.
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                      ($ in thousands, except share data)

                                               September 30,    December 31,
                                                  2006              2005
  ASSETS                                       (unaudited)
  CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents                       $5,692            $5,518
     Trade accounts receivable, net                 $610              $113
     Inventories                                    $926              $375
  Assets held for sale                               $--           $12,214
  Cash, restricted as to use                      $3,500               $--
  Prepaid expenses and other                        $473            $1,159
  Total current assets                           $11,201           $19,379

  Property and equipment, net                     $4,640            $5,847
  Cash, restricted as to use                      $7,812            $1,466
  Other assets                                      $924            $1,150

  TOTAL ASSETS                                   $24,577           $27,842

  LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
   (DEFICIT)
  CURRENT LIABILITIES:
   Accounts payable                               $2,027            $3,695
   Accrued liabilities                           $14,377            $7,533
   Accrual for Center closures                      $179              $403
      Gift certificate liability                    $982            $1,235
      Smile Foreve - Deferred Revenue             $1,872            $1,197
   Liabilities held for sale                         $--              $803
   Accrued interest due to a related
    party                                                             $264
   Long-term debt with related party -
    current portion                                  $--            $6,024
   Convertible debt - current portion                $--            $6,828
   Convertible debt with a related
    party - current portion                          $--              $621
   Financial instruments related to
    convertible debt - current portion               $--                $9
   Capital lease obligations with
    related parties - current portion                $--               $73
  Total current liabilities                      $19,437           $28,685

  LONG TERM LIABILITIES:
   Accrual for Center closures                      $331              $242
   Smile Forever Deferred Revenue-LT                $972              $313
   Other Long Term Liabilities                      $935            $1,053
      Total long-term liabilities                 $2,238            $1,608
  Total liabilities                              $21,675           $30,293

  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT):
    Common stock, $.001 par value;
     50,000,000 shares authorized;
     10,549,130 shares issued and
     outstanding                                     $38               $38
    Preferred Stock, no par value;
     5,000,000 shares authorized and none
     issued or outstanding                           $--               $--
    Additional paid-in capital                  $173,516          $173,340
      Accumulated Deficit                      $(170,652)        $(175,829)
  Total shareholders' equity (deficit)            $2,902           $(2,451)

  TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
   EQUITY (DEFICIT)                              $24,577           $27,842


DATASOURCE: BSML, Inc.



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