Cutera Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results


BRISBANE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cutera, Inc. (Nasdaq:CUTR), a leading provider of laser and other energy-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014.

Key highlights for the second quarter of 2014 were as follows:

  • Commenced initial shipments of Excel HR, our dual wave length, premium laser for hair removal.
  • Net loss was $2.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share. Non-cash expenses for stock-based compensation, depreciation, and intangible amortization totaled $1.0 million. This loss is largely attributed to ramp-up costs related to the expanded sales force and other investments in our North American commercial operations.
  • Expanded our International leadership.
  • Cash and marketable securities position: $81.6 million.

Kevin Connors, President and CEO of Cutera, stated, "Our U.S. revenue increased by 6%, led primarily by the expansion of our sales team and the initial commercial shipments of our recently launched Excel HR product. As a result of the sales force expansion, as well as other initiatives to improve our commercial performance, we anticipate continued improvement in North America in the second half of 2014.

"Our International revenue declined by 19%, which was primarily a result of softness in Japan and other Asia Pacific distributor businesses. We continue to believe that greater focus, coupled with strategic investments in our international business, are an important component of our global expansion plan. To better capture improved performance in these markets, I am pleased with the recent addition of Miguel Pardos to lead our international business operations. Miguel is an industry veteran with a proven track record in developing and expanding international sales. He has a strong technical and clinical knowledge of aesthetic products and is well connected in our industry. I am thrilled Miguel has joined our team and believe that he, along with other strategic investments in our distribution infrastructure, will be instrumental in increasing our international market share commencing in the second half of 2014.

"Product development efforts remain on schedule. Initial shipments of our Excel HR product commenced at quarter-end. Hair removal continues to be one the largest market segments in the energy-based aesthetic industry and we have expanded our portfolio of premium products for dermatologists and other core physicians. We are pleased with the early customer response to this innovative technology and are actively expanding our production efforts to meet customer demand. Turning to our picosecond technology development efforts, we expect shipments of our Enlighten product for the removal of benign pigment lesions and tattoos to commence in the fourth quarter. Enlighten has received CE Mark approval and is currently pending 510(k) clearance by the FDA. We have submitted two 510(k) applications to the FDA and both included data from clinical studies.

"We believe the market is healthy for aesthetic light and energy based systems and that our broad range of products, recently expanded sales force, and the expected market penetration of our new products, strategically positions us to capture larger share in the future."

Conference Call

The conference call to discuss these results is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. PDT (5:00 p.m. EDT) on August 4, 2014. Participating in the call will be Kevin Connors, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ron Santilli, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet hosted at the Investor Relations section of Cutera's website at www.cutera.com, and will be archived online within one hour of its completion through 8:59 p.m. PDT (11:59 p.m. EDT) on August 28, 2014. In addition, you may call 877-705-6003 to listen to the live broadcast.

About Cutera, Inc.

Brisbane, California-based Cutera is a leading provider of laser and other energy-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide. Since 1998, Cutera has been developing innovative, easy-to-use products that enable physicians and other qualified practitioners to offer safe and effective aesthetic treatments to their patients. For more information, call 1-888-4CUTERA or visit www.cutera.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning Cutera's ability to increase revenue, improve cash generation from operations, improve gross and net operating margins, develop and commercialize existing and new products and applications, ability to grow the Company's market share, realize benefits from additional investment and the expansion of its sales force, the regulatory timeline and expected launch date of planned new products, and statements regarding long-term prospects and opportunities in the laser and other energy-based equipment aesthetic market are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current, preliminary expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause Cutera's actual results to differ materially from the statements contained herein. Potential risks and uncertainties that could affect Cutera's business and cause its financial results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements include those related to the Company's efforts to improve sales productivity, hire and retain qualified sales representatives, improve revenue growth and profitability through leveraging operating expenses; the Company's ability to successfully develop and launch new products and applications and market them to both its installed base and new customers; the length of the sales cycle process; unforeseen events and circumstances relating to the Company's operations; government regulatory actions; and those other factors described in the section entitled, "Risk Factors" in its most recent Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today- August 4, 2014. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Cutera undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they were made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Cutera's financial performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, as discussed in this release, is preliminary and unaudited, and subject to adjustment.

       
       
CUTERA, INC. 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands) 
(unaudited) 
       
  June 30,
2014
March 31,
2014
June 30,
2013
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents  $ 10,902  $ 10,743  $ 11,885
Marketable investments 70,696 73,079 77,741
Accounts receivable, net 7,596 6,588 7,542
Inventories 10,030 9,640 10,518
Deferred tax asset 32 31 39
Other current assets and prepaid expenses 1,772 2,404 1,429
Total current assets 101,028 102,485 109,154
       
Property and equipment, net 1,329 1,358 1,338
Deferred tax asset, net of current portion 342 337 504
Intangibles, net 1,632 1,825 2,218
Goodwill 1,339 1,339 1,339
Other long-term assets 15 21 348
Total assets  $ 105,685  $ 107,365  $ 114,901
       
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable  $ 2,028  $ 2,483  $ 2,430
Accrued liabilities 7,473 7,805 7,668
Deferred revenue 8,561 8,058 6,993
Total current liabilities 18,062 18,346 17,091
       
Deferred revenue, net of current portion 4,578 4,324 2,844
Income tax liability 144 118 325
Other long-term liabilities 1,141 1,200 1,386
Total liabilities 23,925 23,988 21,646
       
Stockholders' equity:      
Common stock 14 14 15
Additional paid-in capital 102,649 101,541 105,954
Accumulated deficit (20,971) (18,230) (12,674)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 68 52 (40)
Total stockholders' equity 81,760 83,377 93,255
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $ 105,685  $ 107,365  $ 114,901
       
       
CUTERA, INC. 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited) 
       
  Three Months Ended
  June 30,
2014
March 31,
2014
June 30,
2013
Net revenue  $ 17,724  $ 16,189  $ 19,560
Cost of revenue 7,848 7,303 8,442
Gross profit 9,876 8,886 11,118
       
Operating expenses:      
Sales and marketing 7,754 7,331 7,170
Research and development 2,622 2,644 2,217
General and administrative 2,335 2,564 2,354
       
Total operating expenses 12,711 12,539 11,741
Loss from operations (2,835) (3,653) (623)
Interest and other income, net 138 80 75
Loss before income taxes  (2,697)  (3,573)  (548)
Provision for income taxes  44  37  90
Net loss  $ (2,741)  $ (3,610)  $ (638)
       
Net loss per share:      
Basic   $ (0.19)  $ (0.26)  $ (0.04)
Diluted  $ (0.19)  $ (0.26)  $ (0.04)
       
Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:
Basic 14,231 14,021 14,723
Diluted 14,231 14,021 14,723
       
       
CUTERA, INC. 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands) 
(unaudited) 
       
  Three Months Ended
  June 30,
2014
March 31,
2014
June 30,
2013
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net loss   $ (2,741)  $ (3,610)  $ (638)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Stock-based compensation 693 625 802
Depreciation and amortization 329 331 326
Other (4) 97 16
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable (1,012) 3,091 (728)
Inventories (390) (634) 573
Other current assets and prepaid expenses 693 (792) 182
Other long-term assets 6 303 14
Accounts payable (455) 663 269
Accrued liabilities (351) (1,534) 552
Other long-term liabilities (71) (70) (56)
Deferred revenue 757 548 533
Income tax liability 26 10 5
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (2,520) (972) 1,850
       
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Acquisition of property, equipment and software (44) (239) (132)
Proceeds from sales of marketable investments 1,481 3,200 4,475
Proceeds from maturities of marketable investments 11,925 7,240 5,150
Purchase of marketable investments (11,059) (16,791) (16,770)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,303 (6,590) (7,277)
       
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan 415 2,096 64
Payments on capital lease obligations (39) (33) (24)
Net cash provided by financing activities 376 2,063 40
       
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 159 (5,499) (5,387)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 10,743 16,242 17,272
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $ 10,902  $ 10,743  $ 11,885
           
           
CUTERA, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands, except percentage data)
(unaudited) 
           
  Three Months Ended  % Change
  Q2
2014
Q1
2014
Q2
2013
Q2 '14 Vs.
Q1 '14
Q2 '14 Vs.
Q2 '13
Revenue By Geography:          
United States  $ 8,109  $ 6,017  $ 7,660 +35% +6%
International  9,615  10,172  11,900 -5% -19%
   $ 17,724  $ 16,189  $ 19,560 +9% -9%
International as a percentage of total revenue 54% 63% 61%    
Revenue By Product Category:          
Products and upgrades  $ 11,366  $ 9,484  $ 13,034 +20% -13%
Service   4,553  4,437  4,507 +3% +1%
Titan and truSculpt hand piece refills  1,005  1,041  1,106 -3% -9%
Dermal fillers and cosmeceuticals  800  1,227  913 -35% -12%
   $ 17,724  $ 16,189  $ 19,560 +9% -9%
           
     
           
  Three Months Ended     
  Q2
2014
Q1
2014
Q2
2013
   
Pre-tax Stock-Based Compensation Expense:          
Cost of revenue  $ 139  $ 132  $ 166    
Sales and marketing  148  71  198    
Research and development  115  124  89    
General and administrative  291  298  349    
   $ 693  $ 625  $ 802    


            

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