Cutera Reports First Quarter 2012 Results

Revenue Grew 35% Year-Over-Year


BRISBANE, Calif., May 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cutera, Inc. (Nasdaq:CUTR), a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Key financial highlights for the first quarter of 2012, compared to the same period in 2011, are as follows:

  • Revenue grew by $4.1 million, or 35%, to $15.7 million, from $11.6 million
  • Net loss was $5.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, which includes non-recurring integration costs associated with the Iridex acquisition

Kevin Connors, president and CEO of Cutera, stated, "This is our fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth in excess of 22%, compared to the same period one year ago. In the first quarter of 2012, our US revenue increased 50%, when compared to the first quarter of 2011. International revenue expanded by 27% during the first quarter of 2012, compared to the same period in 2011. The increased revenue in the first quarter of 2012, compared to the same period in 2011, was driven primarily by:

1)   The improved effectiveness of our North American sales organization;
2)   Recent successful product introductions of our GenesisPlus and Excel V laser systems;
3)   Increased revenue of our existing Xeo flagship product; and
4)   Iridex aesthetic acquisition."

"We are pleased that we have been able to integrate the Iridex aesthetic asset acquisition into our business as planned. Our second quarter 2012 will reflect a full quarter's operating performance from this acquisition and we expect it to contribute incremental profits."

"We continue to make significant investments in research and development and believe it is vital to continue to deliver innovative products in the future. With this objective in mind, we entered the non-invasive body contouring segment of the market with the launch of our truSculptTM system in March 2012. This product received a CE Mark approval for body sculpting in January 2012 and has a 501(k) clearance for the treatment of cellulite. We expect to commence shipments of truSculpt in the third quarter of 2012." 

Mr. Connors concluded, "We remain focused on key initiatives to improve our performance in 2012. We believe that our worldwide distribution network, strong cash position, with no debt, and an expanded portfolio of products offer continued, long-term opportunities for our company."

Conference Call

The conference call to discuss these results is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on May 10, 2012. 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. PT (11:59 p.m. ET) on May 24, 2012. In addition, you may call 877-407-3982 to listen to the live broadcast.

About Cutera, Inc.

Brisbane, California-based Cutera is a leading provider of laser and other light-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 leverage its business model, increase revenue, generate additional cash, become profitable, develop and commercialize existing and new products and applications, experience market adoption for its products, realize benefits from additional investment, and statements regarding long-term prospects and opportunities as well as the timing and expected benefits of integration activities 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 the Company may not be successful in its efforts to improve sales productivity, revenue growth and become profitable improvement through the leverage of its 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 on May 10, 2012. 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2012 financial performance, as discussed in this release, is preliminary and unaudited, and subject to adjustment.

       
       
CUTERA, INC. 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands) 
(unaudited) 
       
       
  March 31,
2012
December 31,
2011
March 31,
2011
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents  $ 12,787  $ 14,020  $ 13,164
Marketable investments  66,137  74,666  75,934
Accounts receivable, net  4,496  5,193  3,334
Inventories  13,434  10,729  7,268
Deferred tax asset  50  55  14
Other current assets and prepaid expenses  1,363  1,432  1,665
Total current assets  98,267  106,095  101,379
       
Property and equipment, net  1,019  853  668
Long-term investments  2,928  3,027  6,492
Intangibles, net  4,843  446  589
Deferred tax asset, net of current portion  450  446  321
Other long-term assets  458  486  --
Total assets  $ 107,965  $ 111,353  $ 109,449
       
 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable  $ 2,674  $ 2,573  $ 1,545
Accrued liabilities  8,936  9,262  5,861
Deferred revenue  5,770  5,185  5,671
   --  --  --
Total current liabilities  17,380  17,020  13,077
       
Deferred rent  1,450  1,448  1,478
Deferred revenue, net of current portion  917  840  1,045
Income tax liability  469  478  479
Total liabilities  20,216  19,786  16,079
       
Stockholders' equity:      
Common stock  14  14  14
Additional paid-in capital  97,043  95,719  92,051
Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit)  (8,592)  (3,325)  2,881
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (716)  (841)  (1,576)
Total stockholders' equity  87,749  91,567  93,370
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $ 107,965  $ 111,353  $ 109,449
       
       
CUTERA, INC. 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited) 
   
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
2012
December 31,
2011
March 31,
2011
Net revenue  $ 15,727 $ 18,542  $ 11,621
Cost of revenue  7,845  7,506  5,224
Gross profit  7,882  11,036  6,397
       
Operating expenses:      
Sales and marketing  7,437  6,779  5,946
Research and development  2,216  2,313  2,130
General and administrative  3,495  2,878  2,328
Total operating expenses  13,148  11,970  10,404
Loss from operations  (5,266)  (934)  (4,007)
Interest and other income, net  96  140  184
Loss before income taxes  (5,170)  (794)  (3,823)
Provision for income taxes  97  93  32
Net loss   $ (5,267)  $ (887)  $ (3,855)
       
Net loss per share:      
Basic and Diluted $ (0.38) $ (0.06) $ (0.28)
       
 Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:      
Basic and Diluted  13,960  13,930  13,667
       
       
       
CUTERA, INC. 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands) 
(unaudited) 
 
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
2012
December 31,
2011
March 31,
2011
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net loss  $ (5,267)  $ (887)  $ (3,855)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Stock-based compensation  738  802  886
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation  --  8  --
Excess tax benefit (deficit) related to stock-based compensation  --  (1)  --
Depreciation and amortization  343  154  157
Other  14  (128)  44
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable  640  (1,106)  883
Inventories  (1,153)  (1,070)  (820)
Other current assets and prepaid expenses  444  653  1,509
Other long-term assets  28  7  --
Accounts payable  101  422  249
Accrued liabilities  (661)  1,884  (353)
Deferred rent  27  55  (3)
Deferred revenue  (118)  (197)  (204)
Income tax liability  (9)  (11)  2
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (4,873)  585  (1,505)
       
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Acquisition of property and equipment  (277)  (330)  (180)
Business acquisition   (5,091)  --  --
Proceeds from sales of marketable and long-term investments  10,729  3,601  4,241
Proceeds from maturities of marketable investments  11,135  12,850  12,125
Purchase of marketable investments  (13,442)  (16,876)  (14,778)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  3,054  (755)  1,408
       
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan  586  315  742
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation  --  1  --
Net cash provided by financing activities  586  316  742
       
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (1,233)  146  645
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  14,020  13,874  12,519
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $ 12,787  $ 14,020  $ 13,164
       
       
             
             
CUTERA, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands, except percentage data)
(unaudited) 
 
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31,
2012
% of
Revenue
December 31,
2011
% of 
Revenue
March 31,
2011
% of 
Revenue
Revenue By Geography:            
United States  $ 6,311 40%  $ 7,372 40%  $ 4,207 36%
International  9,416 60%  11,170 60%  7,414 64%
   $ 15,727    $ 18,542    $ 11,621  
             
Revenue By Product Category:            
Products  $ 8,433 54%  $ 11,241 61%  $ 5,345 46%
Upgrades  825 5%  1,141 6%  821 7%
Service   3,873 25%  3,262 18%  3,328 29%
Titan hand piece refills  1,130 7%  1,349 7%  1,057 9%
Dermal fillers and cosmeceuticals  1,466 9%  1,549 8%  1,070 9%
   $ 15,727    $ 18,542    $ 11,621  
             
             
  Three Months Ended   
  March 31,
2012
  December 31,
2011
  March 31,
2011
 
Pre-tax Stock-Based Compensation Expense:            
Cost of revenue  $ 143    $ 154    $ 143  
Sales and marketing  140    163    238  
Research and development  146    174    143  
General and administrative  309    311    362  
   $ 738    $ 802    $ 886  
             
             


            

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