BRKR Bruker Corporation

Bruker BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) today reported second quarter 2005 revenue of $71.4 million, an 11.3% increase from revenue of $64.1 million in the second quarter of 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, revenue increased 10.6% to $146.3 million, compared to $132.3 million for the same period last year. Revenue growth during the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 included favorable foreign currency effects of 3.3% and 3.5%, respectively. Second quarter 2005 operating income was $0.9 million, compared to an operating loss of ($5.0) million in the second quarter of 2004. Net income in the second quarter of 2005 was $0.3 million, or $0.00 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of ($4.4) million, or ($0.05) per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, operating income was $3.5 million, and net income was $0.7 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to an operating loss of ($3.6) million, and a net loss of ($3.9) million, or ($0.04) per diluted share for the first half of 2004. During the second quarter 2005, positive operating cash flow of $18.8 million increased our cash position to $92.0 million, while short-term borrowings declined to $9.3 million from $12.2 million at December 31, 2004. Commenting on the quarter, Frank Laukien, President and CEO said: "Over the last year, we have made steady progress in controlling our expenses, returning to profitability, and strengthening our cash flows and balance sheet. We will continue to focus on higher profitability through various ongoing gross margin improvement initiatives, continued strict expense control, reduction in our interest expenses and gradual improvements in our effective tax rate." Dr. Laukien continued: "Our organic revenue growth in the first half of 2005 has been above industry average, despite weaker than expected demand in several of our market segments. In the first half of this year, we have introduced several important new technologies, and a remarkable number of innovative products that are receiving strong customer interest. We believe that our proven ability to generate innovations and rapid organic growth will enable us to become an even more significant driver within our markets, and will allow us over time to leverage our continued R&D and distribution investments to reach industry-standard profitability." William Knight, Chief Financial Officer, commented: "Improvements in our profitability continue to be our top priority and these efforts have steadily improved our operating and net income. Our gross profit margins improved both year-over-year and sequentially, reflecting some initial success from our gross profit margin improvement programs. In addition, the spending control and productivity programs announced during the second half of 2004 have contributed to our operating expenses as a percentage of revenue being more in-line with industry averages. Overall I am pleased with the progress we have made to date, but realize more remains to be done. We are also very pleased with our positive operating cash flows of almost $24 million during the first half of 2005." OPERATING BUSINESSES Set forth below is selected financial information for Bruker BioSciences' two operating businesses: Bruker Daltonics (life-science mass spectrometry and NBC detection business) and Bruker AXS (x-ray analysis business): BRUKER DALTONICS In the second quarter of 2005, revenue for the Bruker Daltonics business increased 7.1% to $37.4 million, from $34.9 million in the second quarter of 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, revenue for the Bruker Daltonics business increased 8.5% to $80.0 million, from $73.7 million for the same period last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, Bruker Daltonics' revenue was derived 70% from life-science mass spectrometry systems, 11% from substance detection systems, and 19% from after-market sales. EBITDA was $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2005, compared to ($0.2) million for the second quarter of 2004. EBITDA was $6.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $3.0 million for the same period last year. BRUKER AXS In the second quarter of 2005, revenue for the Bruker AXS business increased 16.4% to $34.1 million, from $29.3 million in the second quarter of 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, revenue for the Bruker AXS business increased 13.6% to $66.6 million, from $58.6 million for the same period last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, Bruker AXS' revenue was derived 75% from x-ray systems sales and 25% from after-market sales. EBITDA was $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2005, compared to ($1.7) million in the second quarter of 2004. EBITDA was $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $(0.8) million for the same period last year. USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use the non-GAAP measure of EBITDA. EBITDA is defined as US GAAP operating income (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization expense. We believe that the inclusion of this non-GAAP measure helps investors to gain a better understanding of our core operating results and future prospects, consistent with how management measures and forecasts the Company's performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods or forecasts. However, the non-GAAP financial measure included in this press release is not meant to be a better presentation or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in the accompanying tables. EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL Bruker BioSciences will host an operator-assisted earnings conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, August 3, 2005. To listen to the webcast, investors can go to www.bruker-biosciences.com and click on the live web broadcast symbol. The webcast will be available through the Company web site for 30 days. Investors can also listen and participate on the telephone in the US and Canada by calling 888-339-2688, or 617-847-3007 outside the US and Canada. Investors should refer to the Bruker BioSciences Quarterly Earnings Call. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available one hour after the conference call by dialing 888-286-8010 in the US and Canada, or 617-801-6888 outside the US and Canada, and then entering replay pass code 27000303. ABOUT BRUKER BIOSCIENCES Bruker BioSciences Corporation, headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, is the publicly traded parent company of Bruker Daltonics Inc. and Bruker AXS Inc. Bruker AXS is a leading developer and provider of life science and advanced materials research tools based on x-ray technology. Bruker Daltonics is a leading developer and provider of innovative life science tools based on mass spectrometry. Bruker Daltonics also offers a broad line of nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) detection products for defense and homeland security. For more information, please visit www.bruker-biosciences.com CAUTIONARY STATEMENT Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations, but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's reorganization strategies, integration risks, failure of conditions, technological approaches, product development, market acceptance, cost and pricing of the Company's products, exposure to currency fluctuations, changes in governmental regulations, capital spending and government funding policies, FDA and other regulatory approvals to the extent applicable, competition, the intellectual property of others, patent protection and litigation. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in our filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, our respective annual reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, our most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and our current reports on Form 8-K. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Condensed consolidated statements of operations, operating business information, and balance sheets follow for Bruker BioSciences Corporation. -0- *T Bruker BioSciences Corporation CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ------------------------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 ------- ------- -------- -------- Product revenue $60,723 $56,182 $127,547 $115,219 Service revenue 9,977 7,635 17,732 16,500 Other revenue 668 330 1,000 582 ------- ------- -------- -------- Total revenue 71,368 64,147 146,279 132,301 Cost of product revenue 34,275 35,116 72,540 69,055 Cost of service revenue 6,548 5,383 11,815 11,435 ------- ------- -------- -------- Total cost of revenue 40,823 40,499 84,355 80,490 ------- ------- -------- -------- Gross profit margin 30,545 23,648 61,924 51,811 Operating Expenses: Sales and marketing 13,385 13,192 25,537 25,864 General and administrative 5,287 5,115 10,955 9,258 Research and development 10,962 10,327 21,982 20,267 ------- ------- -------- -------- Total operating expenses 29,634 28,634 58,474 55,389 ------- ------- -------- -------- Operating income (loss) 911 (4,986) 3,450 (3,578) Interest and other income (expense), net 554 (965) 424 (866) ------- ------- -------- -------- Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 1,465 (5,951) 3,874 (4,444) Provision (benefit) for income taxes 1,145 (1,580) 3,070 (560) ------- ------- -------- -------- Income (loss) before minority interest 320 (4,371) 804 (3,884) Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 36 19 103 30 ------- ------- -------- -------- Net income (loss) $ 284 $(4,390) $ 701 $ (3,914) ======= ======= ======== ======== Net income (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.00 $ (0.05) $ 0.01 $ (0.04) ======= ======= ======== ======== Diluted $ 0.00 $ (0.05) $ 0.01 $ (0.04) ======= ======= ======== ======== Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 89,472 88,558 89,471 87,505 ======= ======= ======== ======== Diluted 89,599 88,558 89,591 87,505 ======= ======= ======== ======== Bruker BioSciences Corporation BRUKER DALTONICS SELECTED OPERATING BUSINESS INFORMATION (in thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, -------------------------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 --------- -------- -------- -------- Total revenue $ 37,361 $ 34,882 $ 80,005 $ 73,709 ========= ======== ======== ======== Operating income (loss) $ 973 $ (1,526)$ 3,948 $ 252 Depreciation and amortization 1,314 1,322 2,661 2,708 -------------------------------------- EBITDA $ 2,287 $ (204)$ 6,609 $ 2,960 ========= ======== ======== ======== Bruker BioSciences Corporation BRUKER AXS SELECTED OPERATING BUSINESS INFORMATION (in thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, -------------------------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total revenue $ 34,068 $ 29,265 $ 66,582 $ 58,592 ======== ======== ======== ======== Operating income (loss) $ 419 $ (2,597) $ 1,241 $ (2,767) Depreciation and amortization 870 935 1,792 1,957 -------------------------------------- EBITDA $ 1,289 $ (1,662) $ 3,033 $ (810) ======== ======== ======== ======== Bruker BioSciences Corporation CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) June 30, December 31, 2005 2004 ---------- ---------- (unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and short-term investments $ 92,038 $ 77,691 Accounts receivable, net 47,222 57,792 Due from affiliated companies 10,306 9,530 Inventories 98,355 107,748 Other current assets 12,473 18,530 ---------- ---------- Total current assets 260,394 271,291 Property and equipment, net 74,654 84,990 Intangible and other assets 14,993 15,266 ---------- ---------- Total assets $ 350,041 $ 371,547 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 9,274 $ 12,205 Accounts payable 15,698 22,652 Due to affiliated companies 6,473 3,026 Other current liabilities 72,412 73,277 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities 103,857 111,160 Long-term debt 23,910 27,763 Other long-term liabilities 15,625 15,156 Minority interest in subsidiaries 372 193 Total shareholders' equity 206,277 217,275 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 350,041 $ 371,547 ========== ========== *T