Category: Medical Devices

Pro-Dex, Inc. Announces Fiscal Third Quarter and Nine Month Results

PRO-DEX, INC. (Nasdaq:PDEX ) today announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2011.

Sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 were $7.6 million, 24% higher than sales of $6.2 million for the corresponding quarter in 2010.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2011, sales were $19.6 million, 12% higher than sales of $17.5 million for the corresponding period in 2010.  These results for both the quarter and the nine-month periods were due primarily to increases in sales of the Company's medical device products to its two largest customers, with the nine-month period also benefitting from growth in sales of the Company's motion control products.  

Operating income was $1.1 million for the quarter, a 177% improvement from $409,000 for the corresponding 2010 period.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2011, operating income improved 171% to $2.1 million from $778,000 for the corresponding nine-month period in 2010.

Net income for the 2011 quarter was $868,000, or $0.26 per fully-diluted share, which represents a 399% increase from net income of $174,000, or $0.05 per fully-diluted share, for the corresponding 2010 quarter.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2011, net income was $1.6 million, an increase of 72% from net income of $937,000 for the corresponding period in 2010.  

Gross profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 increased to $2.9 million, a 38% gross profit margin, compared to gross profit of $2.3 million, a 37% gross profit margin, for the year-ago period.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2011, gross profit was $7.5 million, a 38% gross profit margin, compared to gross profit and margin of $6.2 million and 35%, respectively, for the corresponding nine-month period in 2010.  The increase in gross profit as a percentage of sales during both periods was due to a change in mix toward sales of medical device and motion control products at relatively higher margins, and to cost reductions.    

Mark Murphy, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are very pleased with the results through the first nine months of fiscal 2011.   Sales and profitability for the third quarter continue to be strong, however looking forward, we remain committed to taking the necessary steps to diversify our customer base as these results may not represent the future buying pattern of our largest customer."

The Company also announced that Mr. Paul Rudzinski has joined the Company as Vice President of Sales.  Mr. Rudzinski brings 29 years of sales and sales leadership experience, most of which has been in the medical device space.  Mr. Murphy commented "We are delighted to have Paul join us and believe that the combination of his experience, leadership, and industry relationships will connect the substantial capabilities of Pro-Dex with the right customers." 

Commenting on the Company's cash generation in the third quarter, Mr. Murphy concluded, "During this nine-month period of increased sales which was accompanied by higher levels of accounts receivable and inventory, Pro-Dex nonetheless generated $1.8 million of cash from operations."

Teleconference Information:

Investors and analysts are invited to listen to a broadcast review of the Company's fiscal 2011 third quarter financial results today at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (6:30 a.m. Pacific Time) that may be accessed by visiting the Company's website at www.pro-dex.com.  The conference call may also be accessed at www.InvestorCalendar.com. Investors and analysts who would like to participate in the conference call may do so via telephone at (877) 407-8033, or at (201) 689-8033 if calling from outside the U.S.

For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available from two hours after the completion of the call until midnight (Eastern Time) on May 21, 2011 by calling (877) 660-6853, or (201) 612-7415 if calling from outside the U.S., and then entering account number 286 and conference I.D. number 372315.  An online archive of the broadcast will be available on the Company's website www.pro-dex.com for a period of 365 days.

Pro-Dex, Inc., with operations in California, Oregon and Nevada, specializes in bringing speed to market in the development and manufacture of technology-based solutions that incorporate miniature rotary drive systems, embedded motion control and fractional horsepower DC motors, serving the medical, dental, semi-conductor, scientific research and aerospace markets.  Pro-Dex's products are found in hospitals, dental offices, medical engineering labs, commercial and military aircraft, scientific research facilities and high tech manufacturing operations around the world.  For more information, visit the Company's website at www.pro-dex.com.

Statements herein concerning the Company's plans, growth and strategies may include 'forward-looking statements' within the context of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding the Company's future events, developments and future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those suggested as a result of various factors. Interested parties should refer to the disclosure concerning the operational and business concerns of the Company set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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PRO-DEX, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(unaudited)

 
       
 

March 31, 2011

June 30, 2010

 

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

     Cash and cash equivalents

$   3,778,000

$   3,794,000

 

     Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

     

        of $8,000 at March 31, 2011 and $25,000 at June 30, 2010

3,090,000

2,682,000

 

     Other current receivables

46,000

22,000

 

     Inventories

3,417,000

3,228,000

 

     Prepaid expenses

230,000

174,000

 

     Deferred income taxes

209,000

209,000

 

        Total current assets

10,770,000

10,109,000

 
       

Property, plant, equipment and leasehold improvements, net

3,766,000

4,092,000

 

Other assets

60,000

78,000

 

Total assets

$ 14,596,000

$ 14,279,000

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

    Accounts payable

$   1,477,000

$   1,279,000

 

    Accrued expenses

1,895,000

1,947,000

 

    Income taxes payable

237,000

79,000

 

    Current portion of bank term loan

357,000

400,000

 

    Current portion of real estate loan

-

35,000

 

       Total current liabilities

3,966,000

3,740,000

 
       

Long-term liabilities:

     

   Bank term loan

863,000

967,000

 

   Real estate loan

-

1,493,000

 

   Deferred income taxes

209,000

209,000

 

   Deferred rent

277,000

255,000

 

       Total long-term liabilities

1,349,000

2,924,000

 
       

Total liabilities

5,315,000

6,664,000

 

Commitments and contingencies

     

Shareholders' equity:

     

    Common shares; no par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;

     

        3,272,350 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011

     

        3,251,850 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2010

16,730,000

16,675,000

 

    Accumulated deficit

(7,449,000)

(9,060,000)

 
       

     Total shareholders’ equity

9,281,000

7,615,000

 
       

    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$ 14,596,000

$ 14,279,000

 
     

 

PRO-DEX, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

(unaudited)

 
 

For The Three Months Ended March 31,

 
 

2011

2010

 

Net sales

$    7,626,000

$    6,161,000

 
       

Cost of sales

4,749,000

3,869,000

 

Gross profit

2,877,000

2,292,000

 
       

Operating expenses:

     

Selling expenses

422,000

383,000

 

General and administrative expenses

729,000

886,000

 

Research and development costs

593,000

614,000

 

Total operating expenses

1,744,000

1,883,000

 
       

Income from operations

1,133,000

409,000

 
       

Other income (expense):

     

Royalty income

-

40,000

 

Interest expense

(55,000)

(50,000)

 

Total other income (expense)

(55,000)

(10,000)

 
       

Income before provision for income taxes

1,078,000

399,000

 
       

Provision for income taxes

210,000

225,000

 

Net income

$       868,000

$       174,000

 
       
       

Net income per share:

     

Basic

$             0.27

$             0.05

 

Diluted

$             0.26

$             0.05

 
       

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

3,272,350

3,234,538

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

3,289,324

3,240,564

 
     

 

PRO-DEX, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

(unaudited)

 
 

For the Nine Months Ended March 31,

 
 

2011

2010

 
       

Net sales

$ 19,612,000

$ 17,490,000

 
       

Cost of sales

12,127,000

11,324,000

 

Gross profit

7,485,000

6,166,000

 
       

Operating expenses:

     

Selling expense

1,197,000

1,025,000

 

General and administrative expenses

2,389,000

2,412,000

 

Impairment of intangible asset

-

140,000

 

Research and development costs

1,789,000

1,811,000

 

Total operating expenses

5,375,000

5,388,000

 
       

Income from operations

2,110,000

778,000

 
       

Other income (expense):

     

Royalty income

-

44,000

 

Interest expense

(135,000)

(154,000)

 

Total other income (expense)

(135,000)

(110,000)

 
       

Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes

1,975,000

668,000

 
       

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

363,000

(269,000)

 
       

Net income

$   1,612,000

$      937,000

 
       

Net income per share:

     

Basic

$            0.49

$            0.29

 

Diluted

$            0.49

$            0.29

 
       

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

3,262,474

3,226,716

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

3,270,549

3,233,046

 
     

 

PRO-DEX, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

(unaudited)

 
 

For The Nine Months Ended March 31,

 
 

2011

2010

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

     

Net income

$   1,612,000

$      937,000

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

     

Depreciation and amortization

507,000

546,000

 

Impairment of intangible asset

-

140,000

 

(Decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts

(17,000)

(1,000)

 

Stock based compensation

28,000

96,000

 

Increase in deferred tax allowance

-

118,000

 

Changes in:

     

(Increase) in accounts receivable and other current receivables

(415,000)

(245,000)

 

(Increase) decrease in inventories

(188,000)

509,000

 

(Increase) in prepaid expenses

(56,000)

(115,000)

 

Decrease in other assets

17,000

-

 

Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses

166,000

712,000

 

Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable

158,000

(36,000)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,812,000

2,661,000

 
       

Cash flows from investing activities:

     

Purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements

(181,000)

(109,000)

 
       

Net cash (used in) investing activities

(181,000)

(109,000)

 
       

Cash flows from financing activities:

     

Principal payments on bank term loan

(296,000)

(300,000)

 

Net proceeds from bank term loan refinancing

150,000

-

 

Principal payments on real estate loan

(1,528,000)

(24,000)

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

27,000

-

 
       

Net cash (used in) financing activities

(1,647,000)

(324,000)

 
       

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(16,000)

2,228,000

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

3,794,000

1,124,000

 
       

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$   3,778,000

$   3,352,000

 
       

Supplemental Information

   

Cash payments for interest

$      151,000

$      157,000

 
       

Cash payments for income taxes

$      205,000

$        87,000