CryoLife Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

CryoLife Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

ATLANTA, March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

Fourth Quarter and Recent Business Highlights:

    --  Achieved fourth quarter revenues of $52.8 million
    --  Achieved double digit revenue growth on a percentage basis in
        BioGlue(®), On-X, and tissue processing
    --  Recorded GAAP net loss of ($3.0) million, or ($0.09) per fully diluted
        common share; Non-GAAP net income of $4.0 million, or $0.11 per fully
        diluted common share
    --  Completed acquisition of JOTEC
    --  Accelerated enrollment in BioGlue China and PerClot(®) clinical trials

CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE: CRY), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company focused on aortic disease, announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017.

Pat Mackin, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We had a solid fourth quarter capping off a tremendously successful year for CryoLife. In the fourth quarter, we generated double digit revenue growth in BioGlue, On-X and tissue processing. We now sell direct in more countries than ever before with more geographies converting to direct sales shortly. As a result, we expanded our gross margin and, at the same time in the quarter, closed the JOTEC acquisition and made substantial progress on integration. Our On-X double digit revenue growth was even more impressive in the face of temporary disruptions in orders resulting from going direct in Spain, Italy, and Poland. Importantly, On-X's 24 percent year-over-year fourth quarter performance in North America further validates our direct sales strategy."

Mr. Mackin added, "In addition to maximizing the value of our existing product portfolio, we believe we are well-positioned to drive future growth from products in development. We have enrolled over 100 patients in the BioGlue China clinical trial and accelerated enrollment in the PerClot FDA clinical trial, with both trials on track for potential regulatory approval in the second half of 2019. Further, the acquisition of JOTEC brought us additional R&D expertise and an exciting and broad new product pipeline. If these products are approved, they should be growth drivers in the years to come. We also expect the combination of a 125 person sales force with our highly competitive products to drive strong performance in 2018 and beyond."

"2017 was a transformational year for CryoLife. We have never been more competitive than we are today, with a larger direct sales force and a larger addressable market opportunity, which positions us for years to come to accelerate significant growth and profitability," Mr. Mackin concluded.

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2017 increased 17 percent to $52.8 million, compared to $45.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2016. The increase was primarily driven by double digit revenue growth on a percentage basis in BioGlue, On-X and tissue processing revenues, and $4.1 million in revenues from JOTEC for the month of December 2017. Non-GAAP revenues for the fourth quarter of 2017 increased 8 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2016.

Revenues for the full year of 2017 increased 5 percent to $189.7 million, compared to $180.4 million for the full year of 2016. The increase was primarily driven by increases in BioGlue, On-X and tissue processing revenues, and revenues from JOTEC for the month of December 2017. Non-GAAP revenues for the full year of 2017 increased 3 percent compared to the full year of 2016. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial metrics is included as part of this press release.

Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 was ($3.0) million, or ($0.09) per fully diluted common share, compared to net income of $2.9 million, or $0.09 per fully diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2016. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $4.0 million, or $0.11 per fully diluted common share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $4.1 million, or $0.12 per fully diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2016.

Net income for the full year of 2017 was $3.7 million, or $0.11 per fully diluted common share, compared to net income of $10.8 million, or $0.32 per fully diluted common share for the full year of 2016. Non-GAAP net income for the full year of 2017 was $13.8 million, or $0.40 per fully diluted common share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $16.0 million, or $0.48 per fully diluted common share for the full year of 2016.

The Company is issuing its full year 2018 financial guidance, as summarized below:


                             2018 Initial Financial Guidance Summary
                             ---------------------------------------

    Total Revenues                                                                                                         $250.0 million - $256.0 million
    --------------                                                                                                         -------------------------------

    Gross Margins                                                                                                                            65.5% - 66.5%

                         (includes $3.5 million non-cash charges related to acquired JOTEC inventory and distributor
                                                             inventory buy backs)
    ---                                                      -------------------

    R&D Expenses                                                                                                             $23.0 million - $25.0 million
    ------------                                                                                                             -----------------------------

    Income Tax Rate                                                                                                                                Mid 20%

                    (excludes effect of nondeductible transaction costs and the tax effect of stock compensation expenses)
    ---             -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Non-GAAP EPS                                                                                                                             $0.29 - $0.32

                       (assumes approximately 37.5 million fully diluted shares outstanding and 25% effective tax rate)
    ---                -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Company also expects the following for the full year of 2018:

    --  Integration and related expenses of approximately $4.0 million
    --  Depreciation expense between $7.0 million and $8.0 million
    --  Amortization expense between $11.0 million and $12.0 million
    --  Interest expense between $15.5 million and $16.0 million.

All numbers in the table above are presented on a GAAP basis except where expressly referenced as non-GAAP. The Company does not provide GAAP income per common share on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty business development and acquisition-related expenses, purchase accounting fair value adjustments, and any unusual gains and losses without unreasonable effort. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could be material to results computed in accordance with GAAP.

The Company's financial guidance for 2018 is subject to the risks identified below.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should consider this non-GAAP information in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, this non-GAAP financial information may not be the same as similar measures presented by other companies. The Company's non-GAAP revenues include (as applicable) On-X revenues for the period in 2016 prior to the closing of the acquisition and excludes revenues for the HeRO(®) Graft and ProCol(®) product lines for 2016 and excludes JOTEC revenues for December 2017. The Company's other non-GAAP results exclude (as applicable) business development expenses; gain on sale of business components; amortization expenses; and inventory basis step-up expense. The Company believes that these non-GAAP presentations provide useful information to investors regarding unusual non-operating transactions and the operating expense structure of the Company's existing and recently acquired operations, without regard to its on-going efforts to acquire additional complementary products and businesses and the transaction and integration expenses incurred in connection with recently acquired and divested product lines. The Company believes it is useful to exclude certain expenses because such amounts in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of its business operations or can vary significantly between periods as a result of factors such as acquisitions, or non-cash expense related to amortization of previously acquired tangible and intangible assets. The Company does, however, expect to incur similar types of expenses in the future, and this non-GAAP financial information should not be viewed as a statement or indication that these types of expenses will not recur.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a teleconference call and live webcast tomorrow, March 8, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results followed by a question and answer session hosted by Mr. Pat Mackin.

To listen to the live teleconference, please dial 201-689-8261 a few minutes prior to 8:00 a.m. ET. A replay of the teleconference will be available through March 15, and can be accessed by calling (toll free) 877-660-6853 or 201-612-7415. The conference number for the replay is 13676706.

The live webcast and replay can be accessed by going to the Investor Relations section of the CryoLife website at www.cryolife.com and selecting the heading Webcasts & Presentations.

About CryoLife, Inc.

Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, CryoLife is a leader in the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of medical devices and implantable tissues used in cardiac and vascular surgical procedures focused on aortic repair. CryoLife markets and sells products in more than 90 countries worldwide. For additional information about CryoLife, visit our website, www.cryolife.com.

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. Such forward-looking statements reflect the views of management at the time such statements are made. These statements include our forecasted revenues, gross margins, R&D expenses, income tax rate and non-GAAP earnings per share; our forecasted integration and related expenses, depreciation expense, amortization expense and interest expense for 2018; our expectation that we will sell directly rather than through distributors in additional geographies and that this direct sales strategy is better than selling indirectly; our belief that we will maximize the value of our existing product portfolio and that we are well-positioned to drive future growth from our products in development; our belief that our BioGlue China clinical trial and our PerClot FDA clinical trial are on track for potential regulatory approval in the second half of 2019; our expectation that the JOTEC acquisition provides us with full and exciting new product pipeline and if these products are approved, they should be growth drivers in the years to come; our expectation that the combination of a 125 person direct sales force with our highly competitive products, will drive strong performance in 2018 and beyond; our expectation that 2017 will prove to be a transformational year; our belief that we have never been better more competitive than we are today, with a larger direct sales force and a larger addressable market opportunity, which positions us for years to come to accelerate significant growth and profitability. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, estimates, and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. These risks and uncertainties include the risk factors detailed in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2016 and Forms 10-Q for periods ended March 31, 2017, June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017. These risks and uncertainties also include that our beliefs regarding the benefits of the JOTEC acquisition, including that this acquisition provides us with product portfolios that are technologically and clinically differentiated and offer strong competitive advantages, substantially enhance our growth potential and ability to drive profitable growth, strengthen our direct sales force, significantly accelerates our going direct strategy, increase our cross-selling opportunities, and significantly enhance our R&D capabilities and pipeline may be incorrect; our projections of markets sizes and revenue growth rates for our four product lines, clinical trial timelines and clearance or approval times for new products or new indications may be incorrect or may change over time. As with most acquisitions, the successful integration of JOTEC's businesses with ours may take longer and prove more costly than expected, and we may experience currently unforeseen difficulties related to the JOTEC products and our combined sales forces' ability to successfully market them. If we experience problems that slow the integration of JOTEC's business with CryoLife's business, we may not be able to secure the anticipated financial and operational benefits of the acquisition as soon as anticipated, or at all. We may also inherit unforeseen risks and uncertainties related to JOTEC's business, particularly if the information received by CryoLife during the due diligence phase of this transaction is incomplete or inaccurate. Our plans with respect to the transaction's financing could change based on currently unforeseen circumstances. CryoLife does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.


                                                CRYOLIFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                     Financial Highlights

                                             (In thousands, except per share data)



                                                                Three Months Ended             Twelve Months Ended

                                                                 December 31,                December 31,
                                                                 ------------                ------------

                                                              2017                 2016         2017                2016
                                                              ----                 ----         ----                ----

    Revenues:

    Products                                                          $35,112               $28,925                       $119,631          $113,992

    Preservation services                                            17,714                16,104                         70,071            66,388

    Total revenues                                                   52,826                45,029                        189,702           180,380
                                                                     ------                ------                        -------           -------


    Cost of products and preservation
    services:

    Products                                                          8,601                 6,734                         29,798            28,033

    Preservation services                                             7,862                 7,100                         31,262            33,448
                                                                      -----                 -----                         ------            ------

    Total cost of products and

    preservation services                                            16,463                13,834                         61,060            61,481
                                                                     ------                ------                         ------            ------


    Gross margin                                                     36,363                31,195                        128,642           118,899
                                                                     ------                ------                        -------           -------


    Operating expenses:

    General, administrative, and marketing                           30,195                22,246                        101,211            91,548

    Research and development                                          6,363                 3,844                         19,461            13,446
                                                                      -----                 -----                         ------            ------

    Total operating expenses                                         36,558                26,090                        120,672           104,994
                                                                     ------                ------                        -------           -------

                                                                --                      --                         --              (7,915)

       Gain from sale of business components

    Operating (loss) income                                           (195)                5,105                          7,970            21,820
                                                                       ----                 -----                          -----            ------


    Interest expense                                                  2,396                   787                          4,881             3,043

    Interest income                                                    (53)                 (24)                         (212)             (72)

    Other (income) expense, net                                       (190)                  583                          (260)              437
                                                                       ----                   ---                           ----               ---


    (Loss) income before income taxes                               (2,348)                3,759                          3,561            18,412

    Income tax expense (benefit)                                        659                   862                          (143)            7,634
                                                                        ---                   ---                           ----             -----


    Net (loss) income                                                $(3,007)               $2,897                         $3,704           $10,778
                                                                      =======                ======                         ======           =======


    (Loss) income per common share:

    Basic                                                              $(.09)                 $.09                           $.11              $.33
                                                                        =====                  ====                           ====              ====

    Diluted                                                            $(.09)                 $.09                           $.11              $.32
                                                                        =====                  ====                           ====              ====


    Weighted-average common shares
    outstanding:

    Basic                                                            34,025                32,223                         33,008            31,855

    Diluted                                                          34,025                33,443                         34,163            32,822


                                                      CRYOLIFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                            Financial Highlights

                                                               (In thousands)



                                                                            Three Months Ended                  Twelve Months Ended

                                                                               December 31,                      December 31,
                                                                               ------------                      ------------

                                                                          2017                  2016                      2017                        2016
                                                                          ----                  ----                      ----                        ----

    Products:

    BioGlue and BioFoam                                                           $17,845               $15,982                       $65,939                        $63,461

    On-X                                                                          9,993                 9,073                        37,041                         34,232

    CardioGenesis cardiac laser therapy                                           1,736                 2,367                         6,866                          7,864

    PerClot                                                                         892                 1,038                         3,533                          4,021

    PhotoFix                                                                        510                   465                         2,116                          1,871

    HeRO Graft                                                              --                     --                         --                           2,325

    ProCol                                                                  --                     --                         --                             218

    JOTEC                                                                4,136                      --                      4,136                               --

              Total products                                                     35,112                28,925                       119,631                        113,992
                                                                                 ------                ------                       -------                        -------


    Preservation services:

    Cardiac tissue                                                                8,599                 7,442                        32,510                         29,697

    Vascular tissue                                                               9,115                 8,662                        37,561                         36,691
                                                                                  -----                 -----                        ------                         ------

    Total preservation services                                                  17,714                16,104                        70,071                         66,388
                                                                                 ------                ------                        ------                         ------


    Total revenues                                                                $52,826               $45,029                      $189,702                       $180,380
                                                                                  =======               =======                      ========                       ========


    Revenues:

       U.S.                                                                       $34,648               $32,885                      $135,102                       $131,727

    International                                                                18,178                12,144                        54,600                         48,653
                                                                                 ------                ------                        ------                         ------

    Total revenues                                                                $52,826               $45,029                      $189,702                       $180,380
                                                                                  =======               =======                      ========                       ========



                                                                                                           December 31,                December 31,

                                                                                                                    2017                         2016
                                                                                                                    ----                         ----


    Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted securities                             $40,753               $57,341

    Total current assets                                               179,280                 147,233

    Total assets                                                       591,670                 316,140

    Total current liabilities                                           42,940                  30,102

    Total liabilities                                                  312,635                 107,157

    Shareholders' equity                                               279,035                 208,983


                                                            CRYOLIFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                          Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP

                                                    Net Income and Diluted Income per Common Share

                                                         (In thousands, except per share data)



                                                                                      Three Months Ended          Twelve Months Ended

                                                                                         December 31,               December 31,
                                                                                         ------------               ------------

                                                                                      2017               2016          2017            2016
                                                                                      ----               ----          ----            ----

    GAAP:

    (Loss) income before income taxes                                                        $(2,348)              $3,759                     $3,561             $18,412

    Income tax expense (benefit)                                                                659                  862                      (143)              7,634
                                                                                                ---                  ---                       ----               -----

    Net (loss) income                                                                        $(3,007)              $2,897                     $3,704             $10,778
                                                                                              =======               ======                     ======             =======


    Diluted (loss) income per common share:                                                   $(0.09)               $0.09                      $0.11               $0.32
                                                                                               ======                =====                      =====               =====


    Diluted weighted-average common

    shares outstanding                                                                       34,025               33,443                     34,163              32,822



    Reconciliation of income before income

    taxes, GAAP to net income, non-GAAP:


    (Loss) income before income taxes, GAAP                                                  $(2,348)              $3,759                     $3,561             $18,412

    Adjustments:

    Business development expenses                                                             6,555                  832                     10,935               7,880

    Gain on sale of business components                                                 --                    --                      --              (7,915)

    Amortization expense                                                                      1,662                1,153                      5,085               4,426

    Acquisition inventory basis step-up expense                                                 584                  822                      2,728               3,039

    Income before income taxes, non-GAAP                                                      6,453                6,566                     22,309              25,842


    Income tax expense calculated at 38% normalized

    tax rate                                                                                  2,452                2,495                      8,477               9,820
                                                                                              -----                -----                      -----               -----

    Net income, non-GAAP                                                                       $4,001               $4,071                    $13,832             $16,022


    Reconciliation of diluted income per

    common share, GAAP to diluted income per

    common share, non-GAAP:


    Diluted (loss) income per common share, GAAP:                                             $(0.09)               $0.09                      $0.11               $0.32

    Adjustments:

    Business development expenses                                                              0.19                 0.02                       0.31                0.24

    Gain on sale of business components                                                 --                    --                      --               (0.24)

    Amortization expense                                                                       0.05                 0.03                       0.15                0.13

    Acquisition inventory basis step-up expense                                                0.02                 0.02                       0.08                0.09

    Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments                                                       (0.11)              (0.02)                    (0.21)             (0.08)

    Effect of 38% normalized tax rate                                                          0.05               (0.02)                    (0.04)               0.02
                                                                                               ----                -----                      -----                ----

    Diluted income per common share,

     non-GAAP:                                                                                  $0.11                $0.12                      $0.40               $0.48


    Diluted weighted-average common

    shares outstanding                                                                       35,090               33,443                     34,163              32,822


                                                            CRYOLIFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                          Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP

                                            Revenues; Gross Margin; General, Administrative, and Marketing

                                                         (In thousands, except per share data)



                                                               Three Months Ended                               Twelve Months Ended

                                                                  December 31,                                     December 31,
                                                                  ------------                                     ------------

                                                                2017                   2016        Growth Rate                      2017                   2016  Growth Rate
                                                                ----                   ----        -----------                      ----                   ----  -----------

    Reconciliation of total revenues, GAAP

    to total revenues, non-GAAP:

    Total revenues, GAAP                                                $52,826                             $45,029         17%                         $189,702                    $180,380 5%

    Plus: On-X pre acquisition revenues                           --                                 --                                            --                      1,627

    Less: HeRO revenues                                           --                                 --                                            --                    (2,325)

    Less: ProCol revenues                                         --                                 --                                            --                      (218)

    Less: JOTEC revenues                                     (4,136)                                 --                                       (4,136)                         --
                                                              ------                                 ---                                        ------                         ---

    Total revenues, non-GAAP                                            $48,690                             $45,029          8%                         $185,566                    $179,464 3%
                                                                        =======                             =======                                     ========                    ========



                                                               Three Months Ended                                                 Twelve Months Ended

                                                                  December 31,                                                     December 31,
                                                                  ------------                                                     ------------

                                                                2017                   2016                                         2017                   2016
                                                                ----                   ----                                         ----                   ----

    Reconciliation of gross margin %,

    GAAP to gross margin %,

    non-GAAP:

    Total revenues, GAAP                                                $52,826                             $45,029                                     $189,702                    $180,380

    Gross margin, GAAP                                                  $36,363                             $31,195                                     $128,642                    $118,899

    Gross margin %, GAAP                                         69%                                69%                                           68%                        66%


    Gross margin, GAAP                                                  $36,363                             $31,195                                     $128,642                    $118,899

    Plus: Acquisition inventory basis step-

    up expense                                                   584                                 822                                          2,728                       3,039
                                                                 ---                                 ---                                          -----                       -----

    Gross margin, non-GAAP                                              $36,947                             $32,017                                     $131,370                    $121,938
                                                                        =======                             =======                                     ========                    ========

    Gross margin %, non-GAAP                                     70%                                71%                                           69%                        68%


                                                               Three Months Ended                                              Twelve Months Ended

                                                                  December 31,                                                     December 31,
                                                                  ------------                                                     ------------

                                                                2017                   2016                                         2017                   2016
                                                                ----                   ----                                         ----                   ----

    Reconciliation of general,

    administrative, and marketing,

    expense, GAAP to general,

    administrative, and marketing,

    expense, non-GAAP

    General, administrative, and marketing

    expense, GAAP                                                       $30,195                             $22,246                                     $101,212                     $91,548

    Less: Business development

    expenses                                                 (6,555)                              (832)                                      (10,935)                    (7,880)

    General, administrative, and

    marketing expense,

    non-GAAP                                                            $23,640                             $21,414                                      $90,277                     $83,668
                                                                        =======                             =======                                      =======                     =======


    Contacts:


    CryoLife                  The Ruth Group

    D. Ashley Lee             Tram Bui / Emma Poalillo

    Executive Vice President,
     Chief Financial Officer                             646-536-7035 / 7024
    and Chief Operating
     Officer
    Phone: 770-419-3355       tbui@theruthgroup.com

                              epoalillo@theruthgroup.com

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