Stratasys Reports Record Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2013 and Updates 2013 Revenue and EPS Guidance

Second quarter non-GAAP earnings increase 32% over last year to $0.45 per diluted share

Company reports a second quarter GAAP loss of ($0.07) per share

MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced record financial results for the second quarter of 2013.

Q2 Financial Results Summary:

  • Non-GAAP revenue of $106.7 million for the second quarter of 2013 represents a 20% organic increase over the $88.7 million pro forma revenue recorded for the same period last year after giving effect to the Stratasys-Objet merger as though it closed on January 1, 2011.
  • GAAP revenue for the second quarter was $106.5 million.
  • Non-GAAP net income of $18.6 million for the second quarter, or $0.45 per diluted share, represents a 32% increase over pro forma non-GAAP net income of $14.1 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, reported for the same period last year.
  • GAAP net income for the second quarter was a loss of $2.8 million, or ($0.07) per share, versus a pro forma loss of $6.9 million, or ($0.19) per share, for the same period last year.
  • Non-GAAP gross margins improved to 59.2% for the second quarter from pro forma non-GAAP gross margins of 57.5% in the same period last year.
  • GAAP gross margins improved to 47.3% for the second quarter from pro forma gross margins of 45.3% in the same period last year.
  • The company invested a net amount of $10.3 million in R&D during the second quarter, representing 9.7% of sales.
  • On a combined basis, the company has shipped a cumulative 32,245 systems worldwide as of June 30, 2013.

“We sustained positive momentum in the second quarter as global demand for our products and services remained strong,” said David Reis, chief executive officer of Stratasys. “Our growth in the second quarter accelerated compared to the first quarter, as the benefits of our recent channel integration and cross-selling initiatives have begun to materialize. This occurred while we continued to invest significantly in other merger integration initiatives. In addition, our margins were favorably impacted by the operating synergies produced by the Stratasys-Objet merger, and the strong sales of our higher-margin products and services. We are very pleased with our record second quarter results.”

Q2 Business Highlights:

  • Announced the signing of a merger agreement with MakerBot, a leading manufacturer of systems and ecosystem developer within the rapidly growing desktop 3D printing segment.
  • Completed the critical sales, marketing and service team integration initiatives that resulted from the merger of Stratasys and Objet.
  • Observed significant cross-selling opportunities develop within the company’s recently-combined channel, with opportunities expected to build over the coming quarters.
  • Received a multi-million-dollar order that will be shipped in the second half of 2013 from a leading Fortune 500 company for the purchase of multiple Fortus 3D production systems to be used for functional prototyping, and the manufacture of tools and end-use products.

“With our critical Stratasys-Objet merger-integration activities nearly complete, we can now focus more intently on leveraging our combined sales and marketing organization to drive faster growth,” continued Reis. “Manufacturing applications remain one of the critical drivers of this growth, which was highlighted by the sizable order we received from a leading manufacturer for Fortus systems during the quarter. In addition, we are excited about our announced plan to merge with MakerBot, which we believe will accelerate our growth within the rapidly expanding segment for desktop 3D printers.”

Financial Guidance

As previously communicated, the merger with MakerBot is expected to accelerate Stratasys’ growth rate and be slightly dilutive to Non-GAAP earnings per share in 2013 and accretive to Stratasys Non-GAAP earnings per share by the end of 2014. Stratasys updated its following financial guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 to take into consideration the pending merger with MakerBot, with the assumption this merger is completed by mid-August:

  • Revenue guidance of $455 million to $480 million; versus previous guidance of $430 million to $445 million.
  • Non-GAAP earnings guidance of $1.75 to $1.90 per diluted share; versus previous guidance of $1.80 to $1.95 per diluted share.
  • GAAP earnings guidance of a ($0.76) to ($0.49) per share loss; versus previous guidance of a ($0.41) to ($0.16) per share loss.

Non-GAAP earnings guidance excludes $65.2 million of projected amortization of intangible assets; $21.0 million to $23.6 million of share-based compensation expense; and $16.3 million to $18.9 million in merger-related expenses.

Organic revenue growth is expected to be relatively stronger toward the end of this year as the company progresses with its Stratasys-Objet integration plan and realizes revenue synergies from selling the combined product portfolio.

Appropriate reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures are provided in a table at the end of this press release. The table provides itemized detail of the non-GAAP financial measures.

“We begin the third quarter with positive sales momentum and a strong pipeline of opportunities within the channel. The benefits from our recent integration initiatives are tangible, and we are very excited about our plan to merge with Makerbot, which we expect to close in the middle of this month. Although we are pleased with our near-term performance and continue to project strong growth for the year, we also remain focused on developing the many opportunities that can drive long-term growth for our shareholders,” Reis concluded.

Stratasys Ltd. Q2-2013 Conference Call Details

Stratasys will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. (ET).

The investor conference call will be available via live webcast on the Stratasys Web site at www.stratasys.com under the "Investors" tab; or directly at the following web address: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/g4fsvrbx/lan/en.

To participate by telephone, the domestic dial-in number is 866-271-6130 and the international dial-in is 617-213-8894. The access code is 72015855. Investors are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes prior to the call to register.

The webcast will be available for 90 days on the "Investors" page of the Stratasys Web site or by accessing the provided web address.

(Financial tables follow)

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information included or incorporated by reference in this press may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are often characterized by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “believe,” “should,” “intend,” “project” or other similar words, but are not the only way these statements are identified. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the company’s objectives, plans and strategies, statements that contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition (including, with respect to the planned MakerBot merger) and all statements (other than statements of historical facts) that address activities, events or developments that the company intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. The company has based these forward-looking statements on assumptions and assessments made by its management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include, among other things: the company’s ability to efficiently and successfully integrate the operations of Stratasys, Inc. and Objet Ltd. after their merger as well as the ability to complete the MakerBot merger and to successfully put in place and execute an effective post-merger integration plan; the overall global economic environment; the impact of competition and new technologies; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the company operates; projected capital expenditures and liquidity; changes in the company’s strategy; government regulations and approvals; changes in customers’ budgeting priorities; litigation and regulatory proceedings; and those factors referred to under “Risk Factors”, “Information on the Company”, “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects”, and generally in the company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and in other reports that the Company has filed with the SEC. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in the company’s SEC reports, which are designed to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Discussion Disclosure

The information discussed within this release includes financial results and projections that are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). In addition, certain non-GAAP financial measures have been provided that exclude certain charges, expenses and income. The non-GAAP measures should be read in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures and should be considered in addition to, and not as an alternative or substitute for, the measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures are provided in an effort to provide information that investors may deem relevant to evaluate results from the company’s core business operations and to compare the company’s performance with prior periods. The non-GAAP financial measures primarily identify and exclude certain discrete items, such as merger-related expenses, amortization expenses and expenses associated with share-based compensation required under ASC 718. The company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for evaluating comparable financial performance against prior periods.

This release is available on the Stratasys web site at www.stratasys.com

Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) is the corporate entity formed in 2012 by the merger of 3D printing companies Stratasys Inc. and Objet Ltd., based in Minneapolis, Minn. and Rehovot, Israel. Stratasys manufactures 3D printers and materials for prototyping and production. The company’s patented FDM® and PolyJet® processes produce prototypes and manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include affordable desktop 3D printers for idea development, a range of systems for prototyping, and large production systems for direct digital manufacturing. Since June 2012, the company’s range of over 130 3D printing materials has been the widest in the industry and includes more than 120 proprietary inkjet-based photopolymer materials and 10 proprietary FDM-based thermoplastic materials. Stratasys also manufactures Solidscape 3D Printers and operates the RedEye On Demand digital-manufacturing service. The company has more than 1100 employees, holds more than 500 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 20 awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: www.stratasys.com or http://blog.stratasys.com

 
Stratasys Ltd.
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
               
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Net sales
Products $ 90,213 $ 41,444 $ 172,023 $ 78,990
Services   16,272     7,962   31,669     15,380
106,485 49,406 203,692 94,370
 
Cost of sales
Products 45,731 18,651 94,774 36,462
Services   10,349     4,595   21,139     8,794
56,080 23,246 115,913 45,256
       
Gross profit 50,405 26,160 87,779 49,114
 
Operating expenses
Research and development, net 10,337 4,157 21,126 8,509
Selling, general and administrative   42,665     16,210   85,990     27,585
53,002 20,367 107,116 36,094
       
Operating income (loss) (2,597 ) 5,793 (19,337 ) 13,020
 
Other income 138 59 652 355
       
Income (loss) before income taxes (2,459 ) 5,852 (18,685 ) 13,375
 
Income taxes (benefit)   326     2,834   (417 )   5,835
 
Net income (loss) $ (2,785 ) $ 3,018 $ (18,268 ) $ 7,540
 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest $ 15   $ - $ 68   $ -
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Stratasys Ltd. $ (2,800 ) $ 3,018 $ (18,336 ) $ 7,540
 
Net income (loss) per ordinary share attributable to Stratasys Ltd.
Basic $ (0.07 ) $ 0.14 $ (0.47 ) $ 0.35
Diluted (0.07 ) 0.14 (0.47 ) 0.35
 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic 38,781 21,312 38,637 21,289
Diluted 38,781 21,834 38,637 21,800
 
 
Stratasys Ltd.
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(in thousands)
    June 30,     December 31,
2013 2012
(unaudited)
ASSETS
 
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 148,061 $ 133,826
Short-term bank deposits

-

20,063
Restricted deposits 834 929
Accounts receivable:
Trade, net 81,443 64,678
Other 22,055 22,934
Inventories 64,603 67,995
Net investment in sales-type leases, net 5,687 5,134
Prepaid expenses 3,138 2,751
Deferred income taxes   9,834     4,968  
 
Total current assets   335,655     323,278  
 
Property, plant and equipment, net   68,256     62,070  
 
Other assets
Goodwill 822,463 822,475
Other intangible assets, net 484,798 510,372
Net investment in sales-type leases 9,206 7,872
Amounts funded in respect of employees
rights upon retirement 2,844 2,628
Other non-current assets   2,928     2,818  
 
Total other assets   1,322,239     1,346,165  
 
Total assets $ 1,726,150   $ 1,731,513  
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 24,077 $ 35,235
Other current liabilities 41,116 41,124
Unearned revenues   25,140     18,068  
 
Total current liabilities   90,333     94,427  
 
Non-current liabilities
Employee rights upon retirement 4,437 4,188
Deferred tax liabilities 51,194 54,693
Unearned revenues - long-term 3,155 3,181
Other non-current liabilities   6,077     2,868  
 
Total liabilities   155,196     159,357  
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
Equity
Ordinary shares, NIS 0.01 nominal value, authorized 60,000 shares;
38,669 and 38,372 shares issued and outstanding at March 31,
2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively 102 101
Additional paid-in capital 1,477,121 1,459,294
Retained earnings 94,167 112,503
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (593 )   (238 )
 
Equity attributable to Stratasys Ltd. 1,570,797 1,571,660
 
Non-controlling interest   157     496  
 
Total equity   1,570,954     1,572,156  
 
Total liabilities and equity $ 1,726,150   $ 1,731,513  
 
 
Stratasys Ltd.
 
Reconciliation of Pro Forma GAAP to Pro Forma Non-GAAP Results of Operations
 
(in thousands, except per share data)  
                       
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
Pro Forma Pro Forma
GAAP Non-GAAP GAAP Non-GAAP
(unaudited)     Adjustments*     (unaudited) (unaudited)     Adjustments*     (unaudited)
Net sales
Products $ 90,213 $ 199 $ 90,412 $ 76,077 $ - $ 76,077
Services   16,272     -     16,272   12,656     -     12,656
106,485 199 106,684 88,733 - 88,733
 
Cost of sales
Products 45,731 (12,171 ) 33,560 39,980 (10,530 ) 29,450
Services   10,349     (343 )   10,006   8,535     (311 )   8,224
56,080 (12,514 ) 43,566 48,515 (10,841 ) 37,674
                 
Gross profit 50,405 12,713 63,118 40,218 10,841 51,059
 
Operating expenses
Research and development, net 10,337 (846 ) 9,491 8,833 (850 ) 7,983
Selling, general and administrative   42,665     (10,748 )   31,917   36,636     (11,115 )   25,521
53,002 (11,594 ) 41,408 45,469 (11,965 ) 33,504
                 
Operating income (loss) (2,597 ) 24,307 21,710 (5,251 ) 22,806 17,555
 
Other income 138 - 138 714 - 714
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes (2,459 ) 24,307 21,848 (4,537 ) 22,806 18,269
 
Income taxes   326     2,917     3,242   2,387     1,761     4,148
 
Net income (loss) $ (2,785 ) $ 21,390 $ 18,606 $ (6,924 ) $ 21,045 $ 14,121
 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest $ 15   $ 24   $ 40

$

-

  $

-

 

$

-

 
Net income (loss) attributable to Stratasys Ltd. $ (2,800 ) $ 21,366   $ 18,566 $ (6,924 ) $ 21,045   $ 14,121
 
Net income (loss) per ordinary share attributable to Stratasys Ltd.
Basic $ (0.07 ) $ 0.48 $ (0.19 ) $ 0.38
Diluted (0.07 ) 0.45 (0.19 ) 0.35
 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic 38,781 38,781 36,757 36,757
Diluted 38,781 41,146 36,757 40,040
 

The Company considers these non-GAAP measures to be indicative of its core operating results and facilitates a comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal planning and forecasting purposes, however these measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company’s GAAP results.

* Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments" herein for further information regarding adjustments.

 
Stratasys Ltd.
 
Reconciliation of Pro Forma GAAP to Pro Forma Non-GAAP Results of Operations
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
                       
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
Pro Forma Pro Forma
GAAP Non-GAAP GAAP Non-GAAP
(unaudited)     Adjustments*     (unaudited) (unaudited)     Adjustments*   (unaudited)
Net sales
Products $ 172,023 $ 1,214 $ 173,237 $ 147,318 $ - $ 147,318
Services

$

31,669  

$

-  

$

31,669 $ 24,454  

$

-  

$

24,454
203,692 1,214 204,906 171,772 - 171,772
 
Cost of sales
Products 94,774 (31,348 ) 63,426 78,406 (21,052 ) 57,354
Services   21,139     (685 )   20,454   16,921     (658 )   16,263
115,913 (32,033 ) 83,880 95,327 (21,710 ) 73,617
                 
Gross profit 87,779 33,247 121,026 76,445 21,710 98,155
 
Operating expenses
Research and development, net 21,126 (1,745 ) 19,381 17,905 (1,721 ) 16,184
Selling, general and administrative   85,990     (26,356 )   59,634   69,748     (21,791 )   47,957
107,116 (28,101 ) 79,015 87,653 (23,512 ) 64,141
                 
Operating income (loss) (19,337 ) 61,348 42,011 (11,208 ) 45,222 34,014
 
Other income 652 - 652 907 - 907
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes (18,685 ) 61,348 42,663 (10,301 ) 45,222 34,921
 
Income taxes (benefit)   (417 )   6,803     6,385   4,997     3,214     8,211
 
Net income (loss) $ (18,268 ) $ 54,545 $ 36,278 $ (15,298 ) $ 42,008 $ 26,710
 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest $ 68   $ 64   $ 133

$

-

  $ -  

$

-

 
Net income (loss) attributable to Stratasys Ltd. $ (18,336 ) $ 54,481   $ 36,145 $ (15,298 ) $ 42,008   $ 26,710
 
Net income (loss) per ordinary share attributable to Stratasys Ltd.
Basic $ (0.47 ) $ 0.94 $ (0.42 ) $ 0.73
Diluted (0.47 ) 0.88 (0.42 ) 0.67
 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic 38,637 38,637 36,734 36,734
Diluted 38,637 41,111 36,734 39,931
 

The Company considers these non-GAAP measures to be indicative of its core operating results and facilitates a comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal planning and forecasting purposes, however these measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company’s GAAP results.

* Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments" herein for further information regarding adjustments.

 
Stratasys Ltd.
 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments
 
(in thousands)
               
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
Net sales, products
Deferred revenue step-up 199 - 1,214 -
 
Cost of sales, products
Objet intangible assets amortization expense (11,344 ) (9,823 ) (29,670 ) (19,648 )
Solidscape intangible assets amortization expense (436 ) (436 ) (872 ) (872 )
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense (314 ) (271 ) (633 ) (532 )
Merger related expense   (77 )   -     (173 )   -  
(12,171 ) (10,530 ) (31,348 ) (21,052 )
Cost of sales, services
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense (318 ) (311 ) (633 ) (658 )
Merger related expense   (25 )   -     (52 )   -  
(343 ) (311 ) (685 ) (658 )
Research and development, net
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense (846 ) (850 ) (1,745 ) (1,721 )
 
Selling, general and administrative
Objet intangible assets amortization expense (2,292 ) (2,242 ) (7,620 ) (4,484 )
Solidscape intangible assets amortization expense (133 ) (133 ) (266 ) (266 )
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense (3,881 ) (5,490 ) (7,839 ) (10,603 )
Solidscape acquisition expense - - - (130 )
Merger related expense   (4,442 )   (3,250 )   (10,631 )   (6,308 )
(10,748 ) (11,115 ) (26,356 ) (21,791 )
Income taxes
Tax expense related to non-GAAP adjustments 2,917 1,761 6,803 3,214
 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
Depreciation and amortization expense attributable to non-controlling interest   24     -     64     -  
       
Net income $ 21,366   $ 21,045   $ 54,481   $ 42,008  
 
 
Stratasys Ltd.
 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Forward Looking Guidance
   
Fiscal Year 2013     Earnings (loss) Per Diluted Share Range
 
U.S. GAAP measure ($0.76) to ($0.49)
 

Adjustments

Stock-based compensation expense $0.49 to $0.55
Intangible assets amortization expense $1.52
Merger related expense $0.38 to $0.44
 
Non-GAAP estimate $1.75 to $1.90
 

Stratasys Ltd.
Shane Glenn, 952-294-3416
Vice President of Investor Relations
shane.glenn@stratasys.com

Source: Stratasys Ltd.