RTI Biologics Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq:RTIX), a leading processor of orthopedic and other biologic implants, reported operating results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009.
Quarterly Highlights:
- Record revenues of $42.8 million
- Net income of $2.3 million, or $0.04 per fully diluted share, compared to $388,000, or $0.01 per fully diluted share, as a result of continued increased revenues and margins
- Amended agreement for exclusive worldwide distribution rights for dermal allografts for use in hernia repair with Davol Inc., a subsidiary of C.R.Bard Inc., to include dermal allografts for breast reconstruction
- Record revenues in domestic hernia repair, an increase of more than 150 percent over the previous year’s period
- Increased breast reconstruction revenues by 66 percent over the prior year’s period, reflecting launch quantity shipments to Davol Inc.
- Launched four new orthopedic implants
- Received FDA clearance to market bovine pericardium for use in ENT procedures
Revenues were $42.8 million for the third quarter of 2009, representing an 11 percent increase compared to revenues of $38.5 million for the third quarter of 2008. Revenues were $122.6 million for the first nine months of 2009, representing a 12 percent increase compared to revenues of $109.3 million for the first nine months of 2008. The increase in year-over-year revenues for the first nine months reflects the inclusion of Tutogen Medical for the full nine months of 2009 compared to the period of Feb. 28 to Sept. 30, 2008 in the prior year. Tutogen revenues for the period Jan. 1, 2008 to Feb. 27, 2008 were $8.5 million, including international revenues of $3.0 million.
For the third quarter of 2009, the company reported net income of $2.3 million and net income per fully diluted share of $0.04 based on 55 million fully diluted shares outstanding, compared to net income of $388,000 and net income per fully diluted share of $0.01 for the third quarter of 2008, based on 55.7 million fully diluted shares outstanding. For the first nine months of 2009, the company reported net income of $4.4 million and net income per fully diluted share of $0.08 based on 54.7 million fully diluted shares outstanding, compared to net income of $2.5 million and net income per fully diluted share of $0.05 based on 50.4 million fully diluted shares outstanding for the same period last year.
“Our third quarter results were in line with our expectations,” said Brian K. Hutchison, RTI chairman and chief executive officer. “As we enter the last quarter of the year, we are mindful of the continued weakness in the global economy and its impact on procedure volumes and the orthopedic markets in general. Accordingly, we are working diligently to ensure we meet our goals for our distributors and our shareholders.”
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