Stratasys Reports First Quarter Financial Results

Revenue from Products and Services Increases 21%
Company Begins Shipping HP Branded 3D Printers

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSYS) today announced first quarter financial results.

The company reported revenue of $23.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, which includes a $5.0 million one-time non-cash charge against revenue. The charge against revenue represents the fair value of the warrant issued to HP (NYSE: HPQ) for 500,000 shares of Stratasys, Inc. common stock, in connection with the distribution agreement signed in January.

Non-GAAP revenue, which excludes the warrant charge, was $28.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, a 21% increase over the $23.1 million reported for the same period in 2009. System shipments totaled 610 units for the first quarter of 2010, as compared with 591 for the same period last year.

The company reported a net loss of $443,000 for the first quarter, or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $704,000, or $0.03 per share, for the same period last year.

Non-GAAP net income, which excludes the warrant charge, certain discrete items and stock-based compensation expense, was $2.9 million, or $0.14 per share, for the first quarter of 2010 compared to $5,000 for the same period last year.

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.

"Our first quarter results reflect the positive impact of the economic recovery and a subsequent improvement of business conditions within our core markets," said Scott Crump, chairman and chief executive officer of Stratasys. "Compared to a very weak first quarter last year, we generated strong growth in our system sales, led by a 140% increase in Fortus 3D production system revenue.

"Excluding the warrant charge, gross margin expanded quarter-on-quarter and year-over-year, driven by the growth in total revenue as well as a favorable mix in product sales. Product mix continues to benefit from the relatively strong sales of our higher-priced Dimension and uPrint Plus 3D printers. In addition, operating margin percentage, excluding the warrant charge, reached the highest level since the third quarter of 2008, driven by the higher gross margin and our ongoing efforts to prudently manage operating expenses.

"During the final days of the first quarter, we began shipment of the new HP DesignJet 3D printer. These shipments were in anticipation of HP's launch last week of the new product and its forthcoming availability in five European countries. We are excited about entering this stage of the agreement with HP and believe their expansion into the 3D printer market with Stratasys-manufactured products represents the beginning of a revolutionary new period for our company.

"Coinciding with the introduction of HP's new DesignJet 3D printers, we recently launched an eco-friendly, automated support removal system for our uPrint line called WaveWash. The new product platform is office friendly and easy to use, and will improve upon the whole product experience for uPrint customers by providing a hands-free process to dissolve support material. HP's strategic input was instrumental in our development of the new support removal system, which is also being sold by HP under their DesignJet brand.

"We are encouraged by the positive trends in our business during the first quarter and remain optimistic regarding the balance of 2010. Consumable revenue grew by 22% during the quarter, and could be a leading indicator of a sustainable growth trend. Although our optimism is growing, we remain cautious in our outlook and will continue to control our expenses accordingly. We maintain a healthy balance sheet, which is reflected in our growing cash balance, and we are well positioned to execute our growth plans going forward.

"Most importantly, we are excited to begin the distribution phase of our agreement with HP. We believe HP's unmatched sales and distribution capabilities are the ideal complement to our current channel. Within our market, their brand awareness and marketing muscle has the potential of driving a significant expansion in our 3D printer sales," Crump concluded.

The company plans to hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 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://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=61402&eventID=2974532.

To participate by telephone, the domestic dial-in number is 866-277-1181 and the international dial-in is 617-597-5358. The access code is 82043526. 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 at the provided web address.

(Financial tables follow)

Stratasys, Inc., Minneapolis, manufactures additive fabrication machines for prototyping and manufacturing plastic parts. The company also operates a service for part prototyping and production. According to Wohlers Report 2009, Stratasys supplied 43 percent of all additive fabrication systems installed worldwide in 2008, making it the unit market leader for the seventh consecutive year. Stratasys patented and owns the process known as FDM.(R) The process creates functional prototypes and end-use parts directly from any 3D CAD program, using high-performance industrial thermoplastics. The company holds more than 285 granted or pending additive fabrication patents globally. Stratasys products are used in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, business and industrial equipment, education, architecture, and consumer-product industries. Online at: www.Stratasys.com.

Forward Looking Statements

All statements herein that are not historical facts or that include such words as "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "estimates," "vision," "could," "potential," "planning" or "believes" or similar words constitute forward-looking statements covered by the safe harbor protection of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Except for the historical information herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These include statements regarding projected revenue and income in future quarters; the size of the 3D printing market; our objectives for the marketing and sale of our Dimension(R) and uPrint 3D Printers; our WaveWash support removal system; and our FortusTM 3D Production Systems, particularly for use in direct digital manufacturing (DDM); the demand for our proprietary consumables; the expansion of our paid parts service; and our beliefs with respect to the growth in the demand for our products. Other risks and uncertainties that may affect our business include our ability to penetrate the 3D printing market; the success of our distribution agreement with HP; our ability to achieve the growth rates experienced in preceding quarters; our ability to introduce, produce and market new materials, such as ABSplus and ABS-M30, and the market acceptance of these and other materials; the impact of competitive products and pricing; our timely development of new products and materials and market acceptance of those products and materials; the success of our recent R&D initiative to expand the DDM capabilities of our core FDM technology; and the success of our RedEyeOnDemandTM and other paid parts services. Actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. These statements represent beliefs and expectations only as of the date they were made. We may elect to update forward-looking statements, but we expressly disclaim any obligation to do so, even if our beliefs and expectations change. In addition to the statements described above, such forward-looking statements are subject to the risks and uncertainties described more fully in our reports filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

Financial Tables & Non-GAAP Discussion

The information discussed within this release includes financial results 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 and expenses. 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 the warrant charge, restructuring expenses, and expenses associated with stock-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 also available on the Stratasys Web site at www.Stratasys.com.

STRATASYS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                             Three Months Ended March 31,

                                             2010              2009

                                             (unaudited)       (unaudited)

Net sales

Product                                      $ 21,761,618      $ 16,951,502

Services                                       6,232,507         6,193,299

Fair value of warrant related to OEM           (4,987,806 )      -
agreement

                                               23,006,319        23,144,801

Cost of sales

Product                                        10,678,018        10,686,156

Services                                       2,908,226         2,886,293

                                               13,586,244        13,572,449

Gross profit                                   9,420,075         9,572,352

Operating expenses

Research and development                       2,398,498         1,871,760

Selling, general and administrative            7,783,720         9,308,209

                                               10,182,218        11,179,969

Operating loss                                 (762,143   )      (1,607,617 )

Other income (expense)

Interest income, net                           215,199           286,353

Foreign currency transaction gains             (359,255   )      236,601
(losses), net

Other                                          18,240            13,726

                                               (125,816   )      536,680

Loss before income taxes                       (887,959   )      (1,070,937 )

Income taxes                                   (444,858   )      (367,008   )

Net loss                                     $ (443,101   )    $ (703,929   )

Earnings per common share

Basic                                        $ (0.02      )    $ (0.03      )

Diluted                                      $ (0.02      )    $ (0.03      )

Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding

Basic                                          20,441,217        20,222,127

Diluted                                        20,441,217        20,222,127



STRATASYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                              March 31,          December 31,

                                              2010               2009

                                              (unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents                     $ 50,563,841       $ 48,315,926

Short-term investments - held to maturity       17,025,763         16,073,718

Accounts receivable, less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $1,038,520 at March        19,671,215         19,249,813
31, 2010 and $903,101 at December 31,
2009

Inventories                                     16,854,971         14,608,014

Net investment in sales-type leases, less
allowance for doubtful accounts of              3,920,267          3,618,876
$131,202 at March 31, 2010 and $222,011
at December 31, 2009

Prepaid expenses and other current assets       1,903,545          2,247,612

Deferred income taxes                           2,277,000          2,277,000

Total current assets                            112,216,602        106,390,959

Property and equipment, net                     26,576,484         26,326,012

Other assets

Intangible assets, net                          7,381,454          7,653,269

Net investment in sales-type leases             3,255,499          3,477,039

Deferred income taxes                           688,000            688,000

Long-term investments - available for           1,030,750          1,055,750
sale

Long-term investments - held to maturity        3,501,802          5,467,318

Other non-current assets                        1,958,708          2,078,165

Total other assets                              17,816,213         20,419,541

Total assets                                  $ 156,609,299      $ 153,136,512

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and other current            $ 10,728,717       $ 12,874,798
liabilities

Unearned revenues                               11,262,898         10,678,427

Total current liabilities                       21,991,615         23,553,225

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity

Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized
30,000,000 shares; 26,198,418 and               261,984            260,533
26,053,318 issued as of 2010 and 2009,
respectively

Capital in excess of par value                  99,939,823         94,329,398

Retained earnings                               73,572,839         74,015,940

Accumulated other comprehensive loss            (152,537    )      (18,159     )

Less cost of treasury stock, 5,687,631          (39,004,425 )      (39,004,425 )
shares in 2010 and 2009

Total stockholders' equity                      134,617,684        129,583,287

Total liabilities and stockholders'           $ 156,609,299      $ 153,136,512
equity



STRATASYS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                  Non-GAAP Adjustments for the Three Months Ended March 31,
                  2010

                  Consolidated                                   Consolidated

                  (unaudited)     Stock-Based    Fair Value      (unaudited)

                  As Reported     Compensation   of Warrant (2)  Non-GAAP
                                  (1)

Net sales         $ 23,006,319    $ -            $ 4,987,806     $ 27,994,125

Gross profit        9,420,075       -              4,987,806       14,407,881

Selling,
general and         7,783,720       (310,544 )     -               7,473,176
administrative
expenses

Total
operating           10,182,218      (310,544 )     -               9,871,674
expenses

Operating           (762,143   )    310,544        4,987,806       4,536,207
income (loss)

Income (loss)
before income       (887,959   )    310,544        4,987,806       4,410,391
taxes

Income taxes        (444,858   )    160,408        1,796,510       1,512,060

Net income        $ (443,101   )  $ 150,136      $ 3,191,296     $ 2,898,331
(loss)

Earnings per
common share

Basic             $ (0.02      )  $ 0.01         $ 0.16          $ 0.14

Diluted           $ (0.02      )  $ 0.01         $ 0.16          $ 0.14

Weighted
average number
of common
shares
outstanding

Basic               20,441,217                                     20,441,217

Diluted             20,441,217                                     21,023,133

                  Non-GAAP Adjustments for the Three Months Ended March 31,
                  2009

                  Consolidated                                   Consolidated

                  (unaudited)     Stock-Based                    (unaudited)

                  As Reported     Compensation   Restructuring   Non-GAAP
                                  (3)            (4)

Net sales         $ 23,144,801    $ -            $ -             $ 23,144,801

Gross profit        9,572,352       -              -               9,572,352

Selling,
general and         9,308,209       (250,553 )     (778,840  )     8,278,816
administrative
expenses

Total
operating           11,179,969      (250,553 )     (778,840  )     10,150,576
expenses

Operating           (1,607,617 )    250,553        778,840         (578,224   )
income (loss)

Income (loss)
before income       (1,070,937 )    250,553        778,840         (41,544    )
taxes

Income taxes        (367,008   )    54,000         266,907         (46,101    )

Net income        $ (703,929   )  $ 196,553      $ 511,933       $ 4,557
(loss)

Earnings per
common share

Basic             $ (0.03      )  $ 0.01         $ 0.03          $ 0.00

Diluted           $ (0.03      )  $ 0.01         $ 0.03          $ 0.00

Weighted
average number
of common
shares
outstanding

Basic               20,222,127                                     20,222,127

Diluted             20,222,127                                     20,231,569

These adjustments reconcile the Company's GAAP results of operations to its
non-GAAP results of operations. The Company believes that presentation of
results adjusted for the non-GAAP items described below provides meaningful
supplemental information to both management and investors.

(1) - Represents non-cash stock-based compensation expense and an additional
tax benefit realized from disqualifying dispositions of stock options.

(2) - Represents the fair value of a warrant issued during the first quarter of
2010 in connection with the Hewlett-Packard Company OEM agreement.

(3) - Represents non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

(4) - Represents severance and other related costs associated with the
Company's restructuring in the first quarter of 2009.

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.



    Source: Stratasys, Inc.