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PharmaNet Development Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDGI), a leading provider of
global drug development services to branded pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, generic drug and medical device companies, today reported
GAAP net earnings from continuing operations for its first quarter 2007
of $6.0 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $3.3 million,
or $0.18 per diluted share, in the first quarter 2006.
"With the improvement in the operating performance of the early stage
segment, record direct revenues in the late stage segment and
significant backlog growth, we are continuing to see the results of our
organizational and operational improvements, business development
initiatives and capacity expansions,”
commented Jeffrey P. McMullen, president and chief executive officer.
Basis of presentation
Due to the Company's decision to discontinue certain operations in 2006,
all financial results for the periods presented reflect the Company's
continuing operations only, unless otherwise stated.
To better reflect ongoing operations to investors for the periods
presented, adjusted (non-GAAP) results are used throughout this press
release and the accompanying tables. For the first quarter 2007,
adjusted financial results exclude $0.7 million for the amortization of
acquisition-related intangibles and $0.2 million non-cash compensation
expense related to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R (“FAS
123R”). For comparative purposes, first
quarter 2006 adjusted financial results exclude $0.8 million for
amortization of acquisition-related intangibles and $0.5 million
non-cash compensation expense related to FAS 123R.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company began reporting the business
operations of Specialized Pharmaceutical Services (“SPS”),
formerly CPS, in the late stage segment. First quarter 2006 results
reflect SPS in the late stage segment rather than the early stage
segment as previously reported.
A reconciliation of GAAP results to adjusted (non-GAAP) results, and SPS
historical performance can be found in the unaudited financial tables
included in this press release. A further explanation of the reasoning
behind the use of non-GAAP financial results can be found at the end of
this press release.
First Quarter 2007 Financial Summary
Direct revenue, which does not include reimbursed out-of-pocket
expenses, increased 13.9% to $84.8 million in the first quarter 2007
compared to $74.4 million in the first quarter 2006 due to growth in
both the early and late stage segments.
GAAP corporate selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses
increased to $5.2 million in the first quarter 2007 compared to $5.1
million in first quarter 2006. Adjusted corporate expenses, which
exclude non-cash FAS 123R expense and non-recurring legal and
professional fees, increased to $4.5 million in the first quarter 2007
compared to $3.9 million in the first quarter 2006 primarily due to
higher non-cash compensation expense related to restricted stock units
(RSUs). Non-cash compensation expense related to RSUs was $1.0 million
in the first quarter 2007 compared $0.3 million in the first quarter
2006.
GAAP operating margin increased to 10.2% in the first quarter 2007
compared to 8.4% in the first quarter 2006. Adjusted operating margin
for the first quarter 2007 increased to 11.2% from 10.2% in the first
quarter 2006 primarily due to higher revenue in both segments.
GAAP net earnings increased to $6.0 million, or $0.32 per diluted
share, in the first quarter 2007 compared to $3.3 million, or $0.18
per diluted share, in the first quarter 2006. Adjusted net earnings
for the first quarter 2007 were approximately $6.7 million, or $0.35
per diluted share, compared to approximately $4.4 million, or $0.24
per diluted share, for the first quarter 2006 primarily due to higher
profits in both segments and the favorable impact of foreign currency
exchange partially offset by a higher tax rate.
The Company’s backlog increased to $431.5
million at March 31, 2007 compared to $352.7 million at December 31,
2006. Backlog consists of anticipated direct revenue from written
awards, letters of intent and contracts that either have not started
or are anticipated to begin in the near future. Verbal awards are not
included in backlog.
Cash, cash equivalents, and investments in marketable securities at
March 31, 2007 were $47.4 million compared to $53.8 million at
December 31, 2006.
Net cash used in continuing operations was $6.9 million in the first
quarter 2007. Capital expenditures were $10.8 million in the first
quarter 2007 compared to $4.2 million in the first quarter 2006.
Excluding the portion of capital expenditures for the new Quebec City
facility, which will be paid for by the investor that purchased the
building as part of the sale-leaseback transaction announced in
October 2006, capital expenditures would have been $5.3 million in the
first quarter 2007 compared to $3.6 million in the first quarter 2006.
The $5.3 million of capital expenditure includes $3.7 million for
equipment and leasehold improvements in the Quebec City and Toronto
facilities paid for by the Company.
Depreciation expense was $2.9 million and amortization of intangibles
was $0.7 million in the first quarter 2007 compared to $2.9 million
and $0.8 million, respectively, in the first quarter 2006.
Net days sales outstanding (DSO), which includes accounts receivable
and unbilled services less current and long-term advanced billings,
was 43 days at March 31, 2007 and 34 days at December 31, 2006.
The Company’s effective tax rate in the
first quarter 2007 was 22.5% compared to 18.4% in the first quarter
2006.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting
Standards Board Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No.109, Accounting
for Income Taxes" ("FIN 48"). The cumulative effect adjustment of $2.9
million was charged to retained earnings to increase the accrued
liability for uncertain tax positions. On an annual basis, we do not
believe that FIN 48 will have a significant impact on our operations.
Going forward, the tax provision could vary from quarter to quarter as
we adjust tax positions as events occur, consistent with FIN 48. For
the quarter ended March 31, 2007, the Company recorded an interest
charge of $0.1 million as a result of the adoption of FIN 48.
For the segment financial results provided below, the Company has
excluded an allocation of corporate expenses related to certain adjusted
SG&A expenses.
Early Stage
PharmaNet Development Group, Inc.’s early
stage segment primarily includes the areas of Phase I clinical trials,
support services, bioequivalency trials and bioanalytical services.
For the early stage segment, GAAP direct revenue, which does not include
reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses, increased approximately 14.0% to
$29.7 million in the first quarter 2007 compared to $26.1 million in the
first quarter 2006. Direct revenues were higher in the first quarter
2007 compared to the first quarter 2006 due to higher volume in the
Company’s bioanalytical laboratories for both
branded and generic clients and increased pricing in generic segment of
the clinics.
Early stage segment GAAP operating margins increased to 17.0% in the
first quarter 2007 compared to 12.3% in the first quarter 2006. Early
stage segment adjusted operating margins increased to 17.4% in the first
quarter 2007 compared to 13.1% in the first quarter 2006 primarily due
to higher direct revenues and the reclassification of the SPS division
which more than offset higher executive severance costs of $0.8 million.
The backlog for the early stage segment increased to $54.4 million at
March 31, 2007 from $42.3 million reported at December 31, 2006 due to
new branded and generic Phase I business, bioequivalency projects and
bioanalytical business.
The new Quebec City, Canada facility, which replaces two existing
facilities and houses the new clinic, laboratory and offices, has
opened. The move of staff and equipment began in March and is expected
to be completed by end of May 2007. The new clinics will house
approximately 200 beds.
There is specific accounting treatment for sale-leaseback transactions
involving real estate. As a result, the construction and land costs of
approximately $21.3 million appear on the Company’s
balance sheet as assets held for sale, along with a liability for the
same amount. Both the asset and liability balance will be netted against
each other and no longer appear on the balance sheet once the final
building documentation is completed. Completion of the sale-leaseback
transaction for accounting purposes will have no impact on the Company’s
liquidity or the line of credit.
The Company has substantially completed the leasehold improvements at
its new Toronto site. The Company expects the building to be operational
mid-year 2007 with ninety beds and will add another sixty beds as client
demand requires.
The Company is also completing leasehold improvements to expand the
laboratory capacity of its Barcelona joint venture. The Company expects
to occupy the new Barcelona facilities mid-year 2007.
Late Stage
PharmaNet Development Group, Inc.’s late
stage segment primarily conducts Phase II through IV clinical trials,
data management and biostatistics, medical and scientific affairs,
regulatory affairs and submissions, and provides software tools and
services for use in clinical trials.
For the late stage segment, GAAP direct revenue, which does not include
reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses, increased approximately 13.9% and
achieved record levels of $55.1 million in the first quarter 2007
compared to $48.4 million in the first quarter 2006.
Late stage segment GAAP operating margins were 16.0% in the first
quarter 2007 compared to 16.9% in the first quarter 2006. Late stage
segment adjusted operating margins were 17.0% in the first quarter 2007
compared to 18.1% in the first quarter 2006 primarily due to the
reclassification of the SPS business into the late stage segment and
higher direct costs.
The backlog for the late stage segment was $377.1 million at March 31,
2007 compared to $310.4 million at December 31, 2006.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter 2007 financial
results will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 8:30 a.m., EDT.
Dial-in: (888) 396-2386 for U.S.
(617) 847-8712 for International
Pass code: 40038227
Dial-in Replay: (888) 286-8010 for U.S.
(617) 801-6888 for International
Pass code: 83884265
The dial-in replay will be available approximately
two hours after the call Through Thursday, May 10,
2007.
Webcast: Please visit www.pharmanet.com and select the
investor tab to access the webcast or alternatively,
you may click on the following hyperlink:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-
eventDetails&c=124176&eventID=1523683
The archived webcast will be available for
approximately thirty (30) days following the
conference call.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, which
exclude, among other items, amortization of acquisition-related
intangible assets and non-cash compensation expense related to
restricted stock and RSUs issued to employees and directors of the
Company. Share-based compensation is an important part of our employees’
compensation and impacts their performance. PDGI considers these
non-GAAP financial measures to be useful metrics because management and
investors can compare the Company’s recurring
operating results and make more meaningful comparisons between PDGI’s
recurring operating results and those of other companies. In addition,
management can use this important tool for financial and operational
decision making and for evaluating recurring operating results over
different periods of time.
There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP
operating income versus operating income calculated in accordance with
GAAP. Non-GAAP operating income excludes certain costs, including,
share-based compensation and amortization related to acquisitions that
are recurring and have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable
future a significant recurring expense in PDGI’s
business.
The components of the costs that we exclude from our calculation of
non-GAAP operating income may differ from the components that our peer
companies exclude when they report their results of operations. The
Company compensates for these limitations by providing specific
information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from non-GAAP operating
income and evaluating non-GAAP operating income together with operating
income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP results also allow
investors to compare the reported GAAP results and the non-GAAP First
Call consensus estimate and to compare the Company’s
operations against the financial results of other companies in the
industry. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release
should not be considered superior to or a substitute for results of
operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of the
non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release to the most
directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in the text
of, and the accompanying tables, to this press release, and can also be
found on the Company’s website.
About PharmaNet Development Group, Inc.
PharmaNet Development Group, Inc., a global drug development services
company, provides a comprehensive range of services to the
pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug, and medical device
industries. The Company offers clinical-development solutions including
early and late stage consulting services, Phase l clinical studies and
bioanalytical analyses, and Phase II, III and IV clinical development
programs. With approximately 2,300 employees and more than 40 facilities
throughout the world, PharmaNet is a recognized leader in outsourced
clinical development. For more information, please visit our website at www.pharmanet.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Additionally, words such as "seek,"
"intend," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "anticipate" and
other similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Act. Some or all of the results anticipated by these
forward-looking statements may not occur. Factors that could cause or
contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, industry
trends and information; the Company's ability to determine its
impairment charges and costs of discontinued operations; whether the
Company will achieve its estimated value relating to discontinued
operations; developments with respect to the SEC's inquiry and
securities class action lawsuits and derivative lawsuits; the Company’s
ability to successfully achieve and manage the technical requirements of
specialized clinical trial services, while complying with applicable
rules and regulations; regulatory changes; changes affecting the
clinical research industry; a reduction of outsourcing by pharmaceutical
and biotechnology companies; the Company’s
ability to compete internationally in attracting clients in order to
develop additional business; the Company’s
evaluation of its backlog and the potential cancellation of contracts;
its ability to retain and recruit new employees; its clients' ability to
provide the drugs and medical devices used in its clinical trials; the
Company’s future stock price; the Company’s
assessment of its effective tax rate and tax allowance; the Company’s
financial guidance; the Company’s future
effective tax rate; the Company’s anticipated
capital expenditures; the Company’s costs
associated with compliance of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; the
impact on the Company of foreign currency transaction costs and the
effectiveness of any hedging strategies it implements; and the national
and international economic climate as it affects drug development
operations.
Further information can be found in the Company’s
risk factors contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2006 and its most recent Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q. The Company does not undertake to update the disclosures made
herein, and you are urged to read our filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
PharmaNet Development Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Statement of Operations - Unaudited
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006
2007
2006(1)
(revised)
REVENUE
Direct revenue
$
84,781,481
$
74,423,994
Reimbursed out-of-pockets
22,961,582
29,076,785
TOTAL REVENUE
107,743,063
103,500,779
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Direct costs
50,477,967
45,328,662
Reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses
22,961,582
29,076,785
Selling, general and administrative expenses
25,690,442
22,858,685
TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES
99,129,991
97,264,132
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
8,613,072
6,236,647
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income
541,838
345,478
Interest expense
(1,643,291)
(1,776,241)
Foreign exchange transaction loss, net
392,505
(526,568)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
(708,948)
(1,957,331)
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
7,904,124
4,279,316
Income tax (benefit)
1,783,152
786,215
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST IN
JOINT VENTURE
6,120,972
3,493,101
Minority interest in joint venture
129,169
188,786
NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
5,991,803
3,304,315
Earnings (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
640,349
(7,438,695)
NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
$
6,632,152
$
(4,134,380)
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Continuing operations
$
0.32
$
0.18
Discontinued operations
$
0.04
$
(0.41)
Net earnings (loss)
$
0.36
$
(0.23)
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Continuing operations
$
0.32
$
0.18
Discontinued operations
$
0.03
$
(0.41)
Net earnings (loss)
$
0.35
$
(0.23)
SHARES USED IN COMPUTING EPS:
Basic
18,630,234
17,947,477
Diluted
18,857,543
18,316,002
(1) Prior year balances have been revised to reflect discontinued
operations.
PHARMANET DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Margin for Continuing Operations
to Non GAAP
Operating Margins for Continuing Operations - Unaudited
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
2007
2006(1)
(revised)
DIRECT REVENUE
$
84,781,481
$
74,423,994
EARNINGS FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS GAAP
8,613,072
6,236,647
OPERATING MARGIN GAAP
10.2%
8.4%
ADD BACK:
Share based compensation expense
165,190
524,296
Amortization of intangible assets
688,774
801,993
NON GAAP OPERATING EARNINGS
$
9,467,036
$
7,562,936
NON GAAP OPERATING MARGIN
11.2%
10.2%
(1) Prior year balances have been revised to reflect discontinued
operations.
PHARMANET DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings for Continuing Operations to
Non GAAP
Net Earnings for Continuing Operations - Unaudited
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
2007
2006(1)
(revised)
Net earnings from continuing operations GAAP
$
5,991,803
$
3,304,315
Add: Non-cash share based compensation
165,190
524,296
expenses
Add: Non-cash intangible assets amortization
688,774
801,993
Subtotal
6,845,767
4,630,604
Less: Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
192,652
243,672
Non-GAAP net earnings from continuing operations
$
6,653,115
$
4,386,932
Diluted non-GAAP net earnings per share
$
0.35
$
0.24
Number of shares used in computing diluted non-GAAP earnings per
share
18,857,543
18,316,002
(1) Prior year balances have been revised to reflect discontinued
operations.
PHARMANET DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Summary of Operations of Early and Late Stage Segments
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
EARLY STAGE
2007
2006
% variation
(revised)
Direct revenues
$
29,704,489
$
26,066,047
14.0%
GAAP operating earnings
5,041,080
3,196,464
57.7%
Amortization of intangibles
133,717
226,993
-41.1%
Non-GAAP operating earnings
$
5,174,797
$
3,423,457
51.2%
GAAP operating margin
17.0%
12.3%
Non-GAAP operating margin
17.4%
13.1%
LATE STAGE
2007
2006
% variation
(revised)
Direct revenues
$
55,076,992
$
48,357,947
13.9%
GAAP operating earnings
8,789,878
8,180,019
7.5%
Amortization of intangibles
555,057
575,000
-3.5%
Non-GAAP operating earnings
$
9,344,935
$
8,755,019
6.7%
GAAP operating margin
16.0%
16.9%
Non-GAAP operating margin
17.0%
18.1%
SPS OPERATING RESULTS(1)
2007(3)
2006(2)
% variation
Direct revenues
$
921,394
$
1,264,508
-27.1%
GAAP operating earnings
206,778
567,150
-63.5%
Amortization of intangibles
-
-
GAAP operating margin
22.4%
44.9%
(1) This information is provided to assist investors in determining
the impact of the reclassification of SPS operating results from the
early stage segment as originally reported in 2006, to the late
stage segment as revised for 2006.
(2) SPS operating results for 2006 have been reclassified from the
early stage segment to the late stage segment and are included in
the operating results noted above.
(3) Included in 2007 late stage segment operating results noted
above.
PHARMANET DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Information - Unaudited
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
The allocation of assets and liabilities between continuing and
discontinued operations, in this selected balance sheet
information is preliminary and may change upon the company's
filing of its Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2007
March 31,
December 31,
2007
2006
(revised)
ASSETS
Cash, equivalents, and investments in marketable securities
$
47,393,503
$
53,754,183
Accounts receivable from continuing operations
128,667,339
109,187,958
Accounts receivable from discontinued operations
2,017,977
3,572,556
Accounts receivable
130,685,316
112,760,514
Current assets from continuing operations
211,355,830
192,048,195
Current assets from discontinued operations
2,335,308
3,889,887
Total current assets
213,691,138
195,938,082
Fixed assets from continuing operations
55,232,340
52,234,890
Land held for sale from discontinued operations
3,046,619
3,286,619
Total fixed assets and land
58,278,959
55,521,509
Total assets from continuing operations
570,652,130
548,824,032
Total assets from discontinued operations
5,381,927
7,176,506
Total assets
$
576,034,057
$
556,000,538
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities from continuing operations
$
136,325,313
$
131,212,217
Current liabilities from discontinued operations
2,250,638
4,195,262
Total current liabilities
138,575,951
135,407,479
Total liabilities from continuing operations
308,740,082
293,726,169
Total liabilities from discontinued operations
2,250,638
4,195,262
Total liabilities
310,990,720
297,921,431
Stockholders' equity
265,043,337
258,079,107
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
576,034,057
$
556,000,538
(1) Prior year balances have been revised to reflect discontinued
operations.