Stryker Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results


Kalamazoo, Michigan - July 23, 2015 - Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) reported operating results for the second quarter of 2015:

Second Quarter Highlights             

Raises full year organic sales growth guidance to 5.5% to 6.5%
Raises full year adjusted diluted net earnings per share guidance to $5.06 to $5.12
Net sales grew 2.9% to $2.4 billion (7.6% constant currency)             

  • Orthopaedics                                   0.6%  or   6.2% constant currency
  • MedSurg                                         3.9%  or   7.4% constant currency
  • Neurotechnology and Spine           6.4%  or 11.5% constant currency

Reported diluted net earnings per share increased 212.1% to $1.03
Adjusted diluted net earnings per share(1) increased 11.1% to $1.20

"We continue to execute well across our businesses and delivered organic sales growth of approximately 7% in the second quarter," said Kevin A. Lobo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our strong first half performance and positive momentum is reflected in our raised guidance and underscores the strength of our people and diversified portfolio."

Sales Analysis

Consolidated net sales of $2.4 billion increased 2.9% in the quarter, as reported, and 7.6% in constant currency as net sales were negatively impacted by 4.7% due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rates. Excluding the 0.7% impact of acquisitions, net sales in the quarter increased 6.9% in constant currency, including 8.7% from increased unit volume partially offset by 1.8% lower prices.

Orthopaedics net sales of $1.0 billion increased 0.6% in the quarter, as reported, and 6.2% in constant currency as net sales were negatively impacted by 5.6% due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rates. Excluding the 0.9% impact of acquisitions, net sales in the quarter increased 5.3% in constant currency, including 7.7% from increased unit volume partially offset by 2.4% lower prices.

MedSurg net sales of $939 million increased 3.9% in the quarter, as reported, and 7.4% in constant currency as net sales were negatively impacted by 3.5% due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rates. Excluding the 0.7% impact of acquisitions, net sales in the quarter increased 6.7% in constant currency, including 7.3% from increased unit volume partially offset by 0.6% lower prices.

Neurotechnology and Spine net sales of $458 million increased 6.4% in the quarter, as reported, and 11.5% in constant currency as net sales were negatively impacted by 5.1% due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rates. Net sales in the quarter in constant currency increased 14.1% from increased unit volume partially offset by 2.7% lower prices.

Earnings Analysis

Reported net earnings of $392 million increased 206.3% in the quarter. Reported diluted net earnings per share of $1.03 increased 212.1% in the quarter.  Reported net earnings include charges for the Rejuvenate and ABG II recall, legal settlements, acquisition and integration related activities, additional cost of sales for inventory sold that was "stepped up" to fair value related to acquisitions, and restructuring related activities. The effect of each of these matters on reported net earnings appears in the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures provided below. These charges reduced the reported gross profit margin in the quarter from 66.3% to 66.0% and reduced the reported operating income margin in the quarter from 23.8% to 17.6%.

Excluding the impact of the items described above, adjusted net earnings(2) of $458 million increased 10.4% in the quarter.  Adjusted diluted net earnings per share(1) of $1.20 increased 11.1% in the quarter.

2015 Outlook

We expect 2015 constant currency sales growth in the range of 6.5% to 7.5%, including organic sales growth in the range of 5.5% to 6.5%. Based on current foreign currency exchange rates we expect adjusted diluted net earnings per share to be in the range of $1.20-$1.25 and $5.06-$5.12 in the third quarter and the full year, respectively.  If foreign currency exchange rates hold near current levels, we expect sales in the third quarter and full year of 2015 to be negatively impacted by approximately 3.5% to 4.0% and adjusted diluted net earnings per share to be negatively impacted by approximately $0.25 in the full year.

(1)  A reconciliation of reported diluted net earnings per share to adjusted diluted net earnings per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, and other important
information, appears below.

(2)  A reconciliation of reported net earnings to adjusted net earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, and other important information, appears below.

Conference Call on Thursday, July 23, 2015

As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, to discuss the Company's operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 and provide an operational update.

To participate in the conference call dial (866) 436-9172 (domestic) or (630) 691-2760 (international) and be prepared to provide confirmation number 38313498 to the operator.

A simultaneous webcast of the call will be accessible via the Company's website at www.stryker.com. The call will be archived on this site for 90 days.

A recording of the call will also be available from 8:30 p.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, July 23, 2015, until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, July 30, 2015. To hear this recording you may dial (888) 843-7419 (domestic) or (630) 652-3042 (international) and enter the passcode 3831 3498 #.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains information that includes or is based on forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law that are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: weakening of economic conditions that could adversely affect the level of demand for our products; pricing pressures generally, including cost-containment measures that could adversely affect the price of or demand for our products; changes in foreign exchange markets; legislative and regulatory actions; unanticipated issues arising in connection with clinical studies and otherwise that affect U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of new products; changes in reimbursement levels from third-party payors; a significant increase in product liability claims; the ultimate total cost with respect to the Rejuvenate and ABG II matter; the impact of investigative and legal proceedings and compliance risks; resolution of tax audits; the impact of the federal legislation to reform the United States healthcare system; changes in financial markets; changes in the competitive environment; our ability to integrate acquisitions; and our ability to realize anticipated cost savings as a result of workforce reductions and other restructuring activities. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine, which help improve patient and hospital outcomes. Stryker is active in over 100 countries around the world.  Please contact us for more information at www.stryker.com.

For investor inquiries please contact:

Katherine A. Owen, Stryker Corporation, 269-385-2600 or katherine.owen@stryker.com


STRYKER CORPORATION
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
(Unaudited - Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
  Three Months   Six Months
  2015 2014 % Change   2015 2014 % Change
Net Sales $ 2,432   $ 2,363   2.9     $ 4,811   $ 4,668   3.1  
Cost of Sales 827   815   1.5     1,653   1,591   3.9  
Gross Profit 1,605   1,548   3.7     3,158   3,077   2.6  
% of sales 66.0 % 65.5 %     65.6 % 65.9 %  
Research, development and engineering expenses 154   158   (2.5 )   306   308   (0.6 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses 861   870   (1.0 )   1,753   1,729   1.4  
Recall charges 112   276   (59.4 )   166   620   (73.2 )
Intangible asset amortization 49   47   4.3     98   92   6.5  
Total Operating Expenses 1,176   1,351   (13.0 )   2,323   2,749   (15.5 )
Operating Income 429   197   117.8     835   328   154.6  
% of sales 17.6 % 8.3 %     17.4 % 7.0 %  
Other income (expense), net (28 ) (30 ) (6.7 )   (57 ) (54 ) 5.6  
Earnings before income taxes 401   167   140.1     778   274   183.9  
Income Taxes 9   39   (76.9 )   162   76   113.2  
Net Earnings $ 392   $ 128   206.3     $ 616   $ 198   211.1  
Net earnings per share of common stock:              
Basic $ 1.04   $ 0.34   205.9     $ 1.63   $ 0.52   213.5  
Diluted $ 1.03   $ 0.33   212.1     $ 1.61   $ 0.51   215.7  
Weighted-average shares outstanding - in millions:              
Basic 377.0   378.8       377.9   378.5    
Diluted 381.1   382.7       382.2   382.7    

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
  June December
  2015 2014
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,626   $ 1,795  
Marketable securities 651   3,205  
Accounts receivable, (net) 1,500   1,572  
Inventories 1,619   1,588  
Other current assets 1,540   1,513  
Total Current Assets 8,936   9,673  
Property, plant and equipment, (net) 1,102   1,098  
Goodwill and other intangibles, (net) 6,050   6,204  
Other assets 731   738  
Total Assets $ 16,819   $ 17,713  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Current liabilities 2,035   2,871  
Accrued recall expenses 1,688   1,593  
Other liabilities 1,349   1,408  
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 3,242   3,246  
Shareholders' equity 8,505   8,595  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 16,819   $ 17,713  

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
  Six Months
  2015 2014
Operating activities    
Net earnings $ 616   $ 198  
Depreciation 90   93  
Intangibles amortization 98   92  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other, net (67 ) 196  
Net cash provided by operating activities 737   579  
Investing activities    
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (92 ) (457 )
Change in marketable securities, net 2,432   (785 )
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (114 ) (124 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,226   (1,366 )
Financing activities    
Borrowings of debt (repayments of debt), net (498 ) 1,093  
Dividends paid (261 ) (231 )
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (324 ) (60 )
Other financing 32   (35 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,051 ) 767  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (81 ) -  
Change in cash and cash equivalents $ 1,831   $ (20 )

STRYKER CORPORATION
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
(Unaudited - Millions of Dollars)

 

SUPPLEMENTAL SALES GROWTH ANALYSES
  Three Months   Six Months
      % Change       % Change
  2015 2014 As Reported Constant Currency   2015 2014 As Reported Constant Currency
Geographic sales:                  
United States $ 1,716   $ 1,569   9.4 % 9.4 %   $ 3,389   $ 3,111   8.9 % 8.9 %
International 716   794   (9.9 )% 4.1 %   1,422   1,557   (8.7 )% 4.7 %
Total Net Sales $ 2,432   $ 2,363   2.9 % 7.6 %   $ 4,811   $ 4,668   3.1 % 7.5 %
Worldwide sales:                  
Orthopaedics $ 1,035   $ 1,028   0.6 % 6.2 %   $ 2,058   $ 2,027   1.5 % 6.9 %
MedSurg 939   905   3.9 % 7.4 %   1,866   1,791   4.2 % 7.6 %
Neurotechnology and Spine 458   430   6.4 % 11.5 %   887   850   4.3 % 9.1 %
Total Net Sales $ 2,432   $ 2,363   2.9 % 7.6 %   $ 4,811   $ 4,668   3.1 % 7.5 %

 
  Three Months
      % Change
          U.S. International
  2015 2014 As Reported Constant Currency As Reported As Reported Constant Currency
Orthopaedics              
Knees $ 346   $ 350   (1.0 )% 3.6 % 2.8 % (9.3 )% 5.3 %
Hips 320   326   (2.1 )% 3.7 % 5.7 % (12.4 )% 1.1 %
Trauma and Extremities 309   298   4.0 % 10.8 % 17.8 % (12.0 )% 2.7 %
Other 60   54   8.9 % 12.9 % 15.1 % (8.9 )% 6.5 %
ORTHOPAEDICS $ 1,035   $ 1,028   0.6 % 6.2 % 8.3 % (11.3 )% 3.0 %
               
MedSurg              
Instruments 354   340   4.3 % 8.5 % 10.1 % (10.8 )% 4.2 %
Endoscopy 335   336   (0.2 )% 3.2 % 4.9 % (12.3 )% (0.8 )%
Medical 197   177   11.0 % 14.3 % 12.9 % 4.0 % 19.7 %
  Sustainability 53   52   4.0 % 4.1 % 4.0 % (2.2 )% 10.5 %
MEDSURG $ 939   $ 905   3.9 % 7.4 % 8.4 % (9.1 )% 4.5 %
               
Neurotechnology and Spine              
Neurotechnology 272   245   10.5 % 17.0 % 19.4 % (2.5 )% 13.4 %
Spine 186   185   0.8 % 4.1 % 8.7 % (15.9 )% (5.6 )%
NEUROTECHNOLOGY AND SPINE $ 458   $ 430   6.4 % 11.5 % 14.5 % (7.5 )% 6.3 %
               
               
  Six Months
      % Change
          U.S. International
  2015 2014 As Reported Constant Currency As Reported As Reported Constant Currency
Orthopaedics              
Knees $ 691   $ 698   (1.0 )% 3.3 % 2.6 % (8.8 )% 4.9 %
Hips 632   644   (1.9 )% 3.7 % 6.6 % (12.8 )% (0.1 )%
Trauma and Extremities 622   586   6.2 % 12.9 % 18.1 % (7.9 )% 6.7 %
Other 113   99   13.4 % 16.9 % 23.1 % (13.6 )% (0.3 )%
ORTHOPAEDICS $ 2,058   $ 2,027   1.5 % 6.9 % 9.0 % (10.1 )% 3.6 %
               
MedSurg              
Instruments 700   683   2.5 % 6.4 % 6.5 % (7.9 )% 6.3 %
Endoscopy 656   648   1.2 % 4.7 % 6.4 % (10.9 )% 0.7 %
Medical 402   358   12.3 % 15.2 % 14.9 % 2.5 % 16.5 %
  Sustainability 108   102   6.6 % 6.6 % 6.6 % (5.3 )% 6.7 %
MEDSURG $ 1,866   $ 1,791   4.2 % 7.6 % 8.2 % (7.5 )% 5.6 %
               
Neurotechnology and Spine              
Neurotechnology 524   488   7.2 % 13.1 % 14.9 % (4.4 )% 10.4 %
Spine 363   362   0.4 % 3.6 % 5.5 % (11.6 )% (0.9 )%
NEUROTECHNOLOGY AND SPINE $ 887   $ 850   4.3 % 9.1 % 10.5 % (7.0 )% 6.4 %

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

We supplement the reporting of our financial information determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) with certain non-GAAP financial measures, including percentage sales growth in constant currency; percentage organic sales growth; adjusted gross profit; adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses; adjusted operating income; adjusted effective income tax rate; adjusted net earnings; and adjusted diluted net earnings per share. We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful information to assist shareholders in understanding our financial results and assessing our prospects for future performance. Management believes percentage sales growth in constant currency and the other adjusted measures described above are important indicators of our operations because they exclude items that may not be indicative of or are unrelated to our core operating results and provide a baseline for analyzing trends in our underlying businesses. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for reviewing the operating results of reportable business segments and analyzing potential future business trends in connection with our budget process and bases certain management incentive compensation on these non-GAAP financial measures.

To measure percentage sales growth in constant currency, we remove the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates that affect the comparability and trend of sales. Percentage sales growth in constant currency is calculated by translating current year results at prior year average foreign currency exchange rates. To measure percentage organic sales growth, we remove the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and acquisitions that affect the comparability and trend of sales.  Percentage organic sales growth is calculated by translating current year results at prior year average foreign currency exchange rates excluding the impact of acquisitions.  To measure earnings performance on a consistent and comparable basis, we exclude certain items that affect the comparability of operating results and the trend of earnings.

Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. These adjusted financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported sales growth, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses, operating income, effective income tax rate, net earnings and diluted net earnings per share, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results and the reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures at the end of the discussion of Results of Operations below, provide a more complete understanding of our business. We strongly encourage investors and shareholders to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.

The following reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures discussed above with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures:

STRYKER CORPORATION
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
(Unaudited - Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)
RECONCILIATION OF ACTUAL RESULTS TO ADJUSTED RESULTS
2015 Three Months Gross Profit Selling, General & Administrative Expenses Intangible Amortization Operating Income Net Earnings Effective Tax Rate Diluted EPS
AS REPORTED $ 1,605   $ 861   $ 49   $ 429   $ 392   2.2 % $ 1.03  
  Acquisition and integration related charges (a)              
  Inventory stepped up to fair value 6   -   -   6   4   0.2   0.01  
  Other acquisition and integration related -   (6 ) -   6   4   0.2   0.01  
  Amortization of intangible assets -   -   (49 ) 49   34   1.7   0.09  
  Restructuring related charges (b) 1   (29 ) -   30   24   0.2   0.06  
  Rejuvenate and other recall matters (c) -   -   -   112   46   11.8   0.12  
  Legal matters (d) -   53   -   (53 ) (46 ) 0.5   (0.12 )
ADJUSTED $ 1,612   $ 879   $ -   $ 579   $ 458   16.8 % $ 1.20  

2014 Three Months Gross Profit Selling, General & Administrative Expenses Intangible Amortization Operating Income Net Earnings Effective Tax Rate Diluted EPS
AS REPORTED $ 1,548   $ 870   $ 47   $ 197   $ 128   23.5 % $ 0.33  
  Acquisition and integration related charges (a)              
  Inventory stepped up to fair value 9   -   -   9   6   0.6   0.01  
  Other acquisition and integration related -   (16 ) -   16   11   0.8   0.02  
  Amortization of intangible assets -   -   (47 ) 47   33   2.0   0.09  
  Restructuring related charges (b) -   (15 ) -   20   20   (1.9 ) 0.05  
  Rejuvenate and other recall matters (c) -   -   -   276   217   (2.6 ) 0.58  
ADJUSTED $ 1,557   $ 839   $ -   $ 565   $ 415   22.4 % $ 1.08  

2015 Six Months Gross Profit Selling, General & Administrative Expenses Intangible Amortization Operating Income Net Earnings Effective Tax Rate Diluted EPS
AS REPORTED $ 3,158   $ 1,753   $ 98   $ 835   $ 616   20.8 % $ 1.61  
  Acquisition and integration related charges (a)              
  Inventory stepped up to fair value 13   -   -   13   8   0.3   0.02  
  Other acquisition and integration related -   (19 ) -   19   13   0.3   0.04  
  Amortization of intangible assets -   -   (98 ) 98   69   1.4   0.18  
  Restructuring related charges (b) 2   (54 ) -   56   43   0.4   0.11  
  Rejuvenate and other recall matters (c) -   -   -   166   95   5.3   0.25  
  Legal matters (d) -   53   -   (53 ) (46 ) 0.3   (0.12 )
  Tax matters (e) -   -   -   -   84   (10.7 ) 0.22  
ADJUSTED $ 3,173   $ 1,733   $ -   $ 1,134   $ 882   18.1 % $ 2.31  

2014 Six Months Gross Profit Selling, General & Administrative Expenses Intangible Amortization Operating Income Net Earnings Effective Tax Rate Diluted EPS
AS REPORTED $ 3,077   $ 1,729   $ 92   $ 328   $ 198   27.8 % $ 0.51  
  Acquisition and integration related charges (a)              
  Inventory stepped up to fair value 14   -   -   14   9   0.7   0.02  
  Other acquisition and integration related -   (32 ) -   32   21   1.3   0.05  
  Amortization of intangible assets -   -   (92 ) 92   64   2.2   0.17  
  Restructuring related charges (b) 1   (24 ) -   35   30   (0.7 ) 0.08  
  Rejuvenate and other recall matters (c) -   -   -   620   489   (5.2 ) 1.29  
  Tax matters (e) -   -   -   -   8   (2.9 ) 0.02  
ADJUSTED $ 3,092   $ 1,673   $ -   $ 1,121   $ 819   23.2 % $ 2.14  

(a) In 2015 we completed the acquisition of CHG Hospital Beds Inc. In 2014 we completed acquisitions including Patient Safety Technologies, Inc., Pivot Medical, Inc., Berchtold Holding, AG., and Small Bone Innovations, Inc. As a result, we incurred certain acquisition and integration related charges.
(b) In both 2015 and 2014 we incurred certain restructuring related charges associated with focused workforce reductions, other restructuring activities and long-lived asset impairments.
(c) Charges represent changes in our best estimate of the minimum end of the range of probable loss to resolve the recall of Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck hip stems and other recall matters.
(d) Amount represents a gain associated with a legal settlement.
(e) In 2015 charges represent the tax impacts related to the establishment of the European regional headquarters and certain discrete tax items. In 2014 charges relate to certain discrete tax items.