RTI Surgical® Announces 2016 Third Quarter Results

– Company Will Hold Conference Call at 8:30 a.m. ET –

ALACHUA, Fla.--()--RTI Surgical Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, reported operating results for the third quarter of 2016 as follows:

Quarterly Summary:

  • Achieved worldwide revenues of $66.5 million, comparable to third quarter of 2015.
  • Achieved worldwide direct revenues of $38.1 million, a 14 percent increase over the third quarter of 2015.
  • Achieved global commercial and other revenues of $28.5 million, a 14 percent decrease compared to the third quarter of 2015.
  • Expanded nanOss® Bioactive bone void filler into Australia and Europe with regulatory clearance from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for nanOss Bioactive bone void filler and CE Mark from BSI for nanOss Bioactive Loaded bone void filler and nanOss Bioactive 3D bone void filler in Europe.
  • Continued comprehensive strategic review of RTI’s business lines and operations and continued to pursue search for a new chief executive officer to succeed Brian K. Hutchison who announced his intent to retire on August 15, 2016.

Worldwide revenues were $66.5 million for the third quarter of 2016, which were comparable to revenues for the third quarter of 2015. Domestic revenues were $61 million for the third quarter of 2016, which were also comparable to revenues for the third quarter of 2015. International revenues were $5.6 million for the third quarter of 2016, a slight increase compared to revenues of $5.5 million for the third quarter of 2015. On a constant currency basis, international revenues for the third quarter of 2016 increased 2 percent compared to the third quarter of 2015. Direct revenues of $38.1 million increased 14 percent for the third quarter of 2016 compared to $33.2 million for the third quarter of 2015. Commercial and other revenues of $28.5 million decreased 14 percent for the third quarter of 2016 compared to $33.3 million for the third quarter of 2015.

“Our direct business continued to show strong performance in the third quarter, highlighted by our U.S. spine, cardiothoracic and surgical specialties businesses,” said Brian K. Hutchison, president and chief executive officer. “Our direct spine business has become one of the fastest-growing spine companies in the market according to published data, with growth driven by both hardware and biologics. Despite the strong performance in our domestic direct business, our commercial business continues to perform below expectations.”

For the third quarter of 2016, the company reported net loss applicable to common shares of $4.5 million and net loss per fully diluted common share of $0.08, based on 58.4 million fully diluted shares outstanding, compared to net income applicable to common shares of $2.7 million and net income per fully diluted common share of $0.05 for the third quarter of 2015, based on 58.9 million fully diluted shares outstanding. On an adjusted basis, excluding pre-tax other charges of $5.1 million, as detailed in the reconciliation provided later in this release, and a foreign net operating loss valuation reserve of $1.2 million, adjusted net income applicable to common shares was $0.0 million and adjusted net income per fully diluted common share was $0.00, based on 58.4 million fully diluted shares outstanding.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA), as detailed in the reconciliation provided later in this release, was $8.1 million for the third quarter of 2016 (12 percent of third quarter 2016 revenues) compared to $10.7 million for the third quarter of 2015 (16 percent of third quarter 2015 revenues). The decline was principally a result of higher variable compensation and distributor commission expenses on direct revenue distributions and the development of our international direct sales network.

Fiscal 2016 Outlook

As previously announced, RTI continues to progress on its strategic business review and CEO search. RTI’s board of directors and management remain focused on achieving sustainable top- and bottom-line growth and identifying opportunities that can generate the most value for RTI’s customers, employees and shareholders.

Based on the outlook for the remainder of the year, the company now expects that full year revenue for 2016 will range from $268 million to $270 million, as compared to prior guidance of $274 million to $280 million. The company expects full year direct revenue to grow in the range of 13 percent to 15 percent as compared to the previous range of 16 percent to 17 percent. The reduced outlook is primarily due to delays associated with transition of an international distributor. The company expects full year commercial and other revenue to decline in the range of 21 percent to 23 percent as compared to the previous range of 18 percent to 21 percent. The reduced outlook is primarily due to continued softness in commercial orders.

As a result of the lower revenue guidance, the other charges, and the foreign net operating loss valuation, the company now expects that full year net loss per fully diluted common share for 2016 will range from $0.11 to $0.13 based on 58.3 million fully diluted shares outstanding, as compared to prior guidance of net income per fully diluted common share of $0.03 to $0.06. Excluding the other charges and foreign operating loss valuation reserve, adjusted full year 2016 net income per fully diluted common share is expected to range from $0.01 to $0.03, based on 58.3 million fully diluted common shares outstanding as compared to prior guidance of adjusted full year 2016 net income per fully diluted common share of $0.09 to $0.12, based on 58.5 million fully diluted common shares outstanding.

Conference Call

RTI will host a conference call and simultaneous audio webcast to discuss the third quarter results at 8:30 a.m. ET today. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 383-7419. The webcast can be accessed through the investor section of RTI’s website at www.rtix.com. A replay of the conference call will be available on the RTI website following the call.

About RTI Surgical Inc.

RTI Surgical is a leading global surgical implant company providing surgeons with safe biologic, metal and synthetic implants. Committed to delivering a higher standard, RTI’s implants are used in sports medicine, general surgery, spine, orthopedic, trauma and cardiothoracic procedures and are distributed in nearly 50 countries. RTI is headquartered in Alachua, Fla., and has four manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Europe. RTI is accredited in the U.S. by the American Association of Tissue Banks and is a member of AdvaMed. For more information, please visit www.rtix.com.

Forward Looking Statement

This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, our management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by our management. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks described in public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Our actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results reflected in these forward-looking statements. Copies of the company's SEC filings may be obtained by contacting the company or the SEC or by visiting RTI's website at www.rtix.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

               
RTI SURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 
For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2016 2015 2016 2015
Revenues $ 66,547 $ 66,529 $ 201,518 $ 206,172
Costs of processing and distribution   32,273     31,296     97,270     96,737  
Gross profit   34,274     35,233     104,248     109,435  
 
Expenses:
Marketing, general and administrative 28,724 25,464 84,678 80,088
Research and development 3,789 3,793 12,034 11,492
Restructuring charges - - 1,107 -
Strategic review costs 650 - 650 -
CEO Retirement and transition costs 4,107 - 4,107 -
Contested proxy expenses - - 2,680 -
Severance costs   328     -     1,039     -  
Total operating expenses   37,598     29,257     106,295     91,580  
Operating (loss) income   (3,324 )   5,976     (2,047 )   17,855  
Total other expense - net   (374 )   (405 )   (1,112 )   (986 )
(Loss) income before income tax provision (3,698 ) 5,571 (3,159 ) 16,869
Income tax benefit (provision)   92     (2,069 )   (338 )   (6,120 )
Net (loss) income   (3,606 )   3,502     (3,497 )   10,749  
Convertible preferred dividend   (883 )   (832 )   (2,611 )   (2,460 )
Net (loss) income applicable to common shares $ (4,489 ) $ 2,670   $ (6,108 ) $ 8,289  
 
Net (loss) income per common share - basic $ (0.08 ) $ 0.05   $ (0.10 ) $ 0.14  
Net (loss) income per common share - diluted $ (0.08 ) $ 0.05   $ (0.10 ) $ 0.14  
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic   58,353,110     57,701,810     58,173,580     57,492,606  
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted   58,353,110     58,922,423     58,173,580     58,591,303  
 
 
RTI SURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income Applicable to Commons Shares to Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited, in thousands)
                   
 
For the Three Months For the Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
2016 2015 2016 2015
Net (loss) income $ (4,489 ) $ 2,670 $ (6,108 ) $ 8,289
Interest expense, net 307 336 1,053 978
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (92 ) 2,069 338 6,120
Depreciation 3,459 3,011 10,295 9,212
Amortization of intangible assets   934     1,100     2,792     3,245  
EBITDA 119 9,186 8,370 27,844
Reconciling items for Adjusted EBITDA
Preferred dividend 883 832 2,611 2,460
Non-cash stock based compensation 1,975 662 3,075 1,915
Foreign exchange loss 67 69 59 8
Other reconciling items(1)
Restructuring charges - - 1,107 -
Strategic review costs 650 - 650 -
CEO Retirement and transition costs 4,107 - 4,107 -
Contested proxy expenses - - 2,680 -
Severance costs   328     -     1,039     -  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 8,129   $ 10,749   $ 23,698   $ 32,227  
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of revenues   12 %   16 %   12 %   16 %
 
 
(1) See explanations in Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures section later in this release.
 
 
RTI SURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income Applicable to Common Shares and Net (Loss) Income Per Diluted Share to
Adjusted Net Income Applicable to Common Shares and Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
             
For the Three Months Ended  
September 30, 2016 September 30, 2015
Net Net
Income Amount Income Amount
Applicable to per Diluted Applicable to per Diluted
Common Shares   Share Common Shares   Share
As reported $ (4,489 ) $ (0.08 ) $ 2,670 $ 0.05
Severance charges, net of tax effect (1) 202 $ 0.00 - -
Strategic review costs, net of tax effect (2) 401 $ 0.01 - -
CEO retirement and transition costs, net of tax effect (3) 2,709 $ 0.05 - -
European net operating loss valuation reserve   1,224   $ 0.02     -   -
Adjusted $ 47   $ 0.00   $ 2,670 $ 0.05
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016 September 30, 2015
Net Net
Income Amount Income Amount
Applicable to per Diluted Applicable to per Diluted
Common Shares   Share Common Shares   Share
As reported $ (6,108 ) $ (0.10 ) $ 8,289 $ 0.14
Restructuring charges, net of tax effect (4) 1,050 0.02 - -
Contested proxy expenses, net of tax effect (5) 1,654 0.03 - -
Severance charges, net of tax effect (6) 641 0.01 - -
Strategic review costs , net of tax effect (2) 401 0.01 - -
CEO retirement and transition costs, net of tax effect (3) 2,709 0.05 - -
European net operating loss valuation reserve   1,224     0.02     -   -
Adjusted $ 1,571   $ 0.03   $ 8,289 $ 0.14
 
Note: Amounts may not foot due to rounding.
 

Footnotes:

2016
(1) Severance charges, net of tax effect, as follows:
Severance charges $ 328
Tax effect on Severance charges   (126 )
Severance charges, net of tax effect $ 202  
 
(2) Strategic review costs, net of tax effect, as follows:
Strategic review costs $ 650
Tax effect on Strategic review costs   (249 )
Strategic review costs, net of tax effect $ 401  
 
(3) CEO Retirement and transition costs, net of tax effect, as follows:
CEO Retirement and transition costs $ 4,107
Tax effect on CEO Retirement and transition costs   (1,398 )
CEO retirement and transition costs, net of tax effect $ 2,709  
 
(4) Restructuring charges, net of tax effect, as follows:
Restructuring charges $ 1,107
Tax effect on Restructuring charges   (57 )
Restructuring charges, net of tax effect $ 1,050  
 
(5) Contested proxy expenses, net of tax effect, as follows:
Contested proxy expenses $ 2,680
Tax effect on contested proxy expenses   (1,026 )
Contested proxy expenses, net of tax effect $ 1,654  
 
(6) Severance charges, net of tax effect, as follows:
Severance charges $ 1,039
Tax effect on Severance charges   (398 )
Severance charges, net of tax effect $ 641  
 

Fiscal 2016 Outlook

Full year net loss per fully diluted common share is expected to be in the range of $0.11 to $0.013, based on 58.4 million fully diluted shares outstanding. Excluding the contested proxy expenses, restructuring charges, severance charges, strategic review costs, CEO retirement and transition costs and foreign operating loss valuation reserve taken in 2016, full year net income per fully diluted common share is expected to be in the range of $0.01 to $0.03.

 
RTI SURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP Guidance Net Loss Per Common Share - Diluted to
Adjusted Non-GAAP Guidance Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted
(Unaudited)
   
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2016
$ Amount
per Common
Share - Diluted
GAAP Guidance net loss per common share - diluted $ (0.13) - (0.11)
Restructuring charges, net of tax effect (1) 0.02
Contested proxy expenses, net of tax effect (2) 0.03
Severance charges, net of tax effect (3) 0.01
Strategic review costs , net of tax effect (4) 0.01
CEO retirement and transition costs, net of tax effect (5) 0.05
European net operating loss valuation reserve   0.02
Adjusted non-GAAP guidance net income per common share - diluted $ 0.01 - 0.03
 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, the Company discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain amounts, including non-GAAP net income applicable to common shares, adjusted. The calculation of the tax effect on the adjustments between GAAP net (loss) income applicable to common shares and non-GAAP net income applicable to common shares is based upon our estimated annual GAAP tax rate, adjusted to account for items excluded from GAAP net (loss) income applicable to common shares in calculating non-GAAP net income applicable to common shares. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the corresponding GAAP measure is included in the table above.

The following is an explanation of the adjustment that management excluded as part of adjusted measures for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2016 as well as the reason for excluding the individual items:

(1) Restructuring charges – This adjustment represents the closure of our French distribution and tissue procurement office. Management removes the amount of these expenses from our operating results to supplement a comparison to our past operating performance.

(2) Contested proxy expenses – This adjustment represent charges relating to contested proxy expenses. Management removes the amount of these expenses from our operating results to supplement a comparison to our past operating performance.

(3) Severance charges – This adjustment represents charges relating to the termination of former employees. Management removes the amount of these expenses from our operating results to supplement a comparison to our past operating performance.

(4) Strategic review costs – This adjustment represents charges relating to a comprehensive strategic review of the Company’s business lines and operations to leverage the Company’s expertise, technology and products and identify opportunities to increase stockholder value. Management removes the amount of these expenses from our operating results to supplement a comparison to our past operating performance.

(5) CEO Retirement and transition costs – This adjustment represents charges relating to the retirement of our Chief Executive Officer, Brian K. Hutchison, pursuant to the Executive Transition Agreement dated August 29, 2012. Management removes the amount of these expenses from our operating results to supplement a comparison to our past operating performance.

Material Limitations Associated with the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation, or as a replacement for GAAP measures.

Usefulness of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Investors

The Company utilizes certain financial measures that are not calculated based on GAAP. Certain of these financial measures are considered “non-GAAP” financial measures within the meaning of Item 10 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of its operations that, when viewed with the GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of the Company’s results of operations and the factors and trends affecting the Company’s business. These non-GAAP financial measures are also used by the Company’s management to evaluate financial results and to plan and forecast future periods. However, non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may differ from the non-GAAP measures used by other companies, including the Company’s competitors.

 
RTI SURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Revenues
(Unaudited, in thousands)
               
 
For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2016 2015 2016 2015
 
Revenues:
Spine $ 17,775 $ 13,674 $ 52,514 $ 42,375
Sports medicine and orthopedics 11,874 11,882 36,956 37,654
Surgical specialties 1,168 670 2,985 2,004
Cardiothoracic 2,893 2,225 8,332 6,403
International   4,352   4,793   15,532   13,938
Subtotal direct 38,062 33,244 116,319 102,374
Global commercial 25,297 30,182 75,396 93,061
Other revenues   3,188   3,103   9,803   10,737
Total revenues $ 66,547 $ 66,529 $ 201,518 $ 206,172
Domestic revenues 60,959 61,046 183,192 189,751
International revenues   5,588   5,483   18,326   16,421
Total revenues $ 66,547 $ 66,529 $ 201,518 $ 206,172
 
       
RTI SURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
September 30, December 31,
2016 2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,624 $ 12,614
Accounts receivable - net 38,512 47,243
Inventories - net 125,175 118,673
Prepaid and other current assets   7,512     13,184  
Total current assets 182,823 191,714
 
Property, plant and equipment - net 89,856 84,992
Goodwill 54,887 54,887
Other assets - net   46,844     49,069  
Total assets $ 374,410   $ 380,662  
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable $ 23,287 $ 20,446
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 22,153 33,474
Current portion of long-term obligations   4,689     5,853  
Total current liabilities 50,129 59,773
 
Deferred revenue 7,754 9,354
Long-term liabilities   79,115     73,856  
Total liabilities 136,998 142,983
 
Preferred stock, including accrued dividends 59,073 56,323
 
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock and additional paid-in capital 417,670 417,337
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (6,895 ) (7,042 )
Accumulated deficit   (232,436 )   (228,939 )
Total stockholders' equity   178,339     181,356  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 374,410   $ 380,662  
 
               
RTI SURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
For the Three Months For the Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
2016 2015 2016 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income $ (3,606 ) $ 3,502 $ (3,497 ) $ 10,749
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash
(used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense 4,393 4,111 13,087 12,457
Stock-based compensation 1,975 662 3,075 1,915
Amortization of deferred revenue (1,216 ) (1,160 ) (3,650 ) (5,065 )
Other items to reconcile to net cash
provided by operating activities   (4,721 )   (11,409 )   1,019     (17,633 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities   (3,175 )   (4,294 )   10,034     2,423  
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (3,371 ) (4,392 ) (12,774 ) (12,969 )
Patent and acquired intangible asset costs   (804 )   (133 )   (2,195 )   (249 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (4,175 )   (4,525 )   (14,969 )   (13,218 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term obligations 8,000 6,750 15,000 6,750
Net proceeds (payments) from short-term obligations (662 ) 160 (1,511 ) 508
Payments on long-term obligations (1,125 ) (1,135 ) (9,424 ) (4,161 )
Other financing activities   -     612     (94 )   2,308  
Net cash provided by financing activities   6,213     6,387     3,971     5,405  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   7     41     (26 )   (5 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,130 ) (2,391 ) (990 ) (5,395 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   12,754     12,699     12,614     15,703  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 11,624   $ 10,308   $ 11,624   $ 10,308  
 

Contacts

RTI Surgical Inc.
Robert Jordheim
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
rjordheim@rtix.com
or
Wendy Crites Wacker, APR, 386-418-8888
Vice President, Global Communications
wwacker@rtix.com

Release Summary

RTI SURGICAL® ANNOUNCES 2016 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS – Company Will Hold Conference Call at 8:30 a.m. ET –

Contacts

RTI Surgical Inc.
Robert Jordheim
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
rjordheim@rtix.com
or
Wendy Crites Wacker, APR, 386-418-8888
Vice President, Global Communications
wwacker@rtix.com