Rockwell Medical Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results;Year-end Sales Increase 50%
Rockwell Medical Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results; Year-end Sales Increase 50%
WIXOM, Mich. -- Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc., a leading, innovative manufacturer and developer of renal drug therapies and essential dialysate products, reported record fourth quarter 2007 sales of $11.95 million, up 29.5% as compared to $9.2 million for the same period of 2006. Loss per share for the fourth quarter was ($.09) vs. ($.10) for the same period of 2006.Year end 2007 results were highlighted by record sales of $43 million, increasing over 50% as compared to $28.6 million in 2006. Loss for the year ended 2007 was ($.32) vs. ($.41) in 2006.
Highlights:
Fourth Quarter
- Record quarterly revenue $11,948,905 up 29.5% over fourth quarter 2006.
- Sequential revenue growth of 7.9% over third quarter 2007.
- Loss per share ($.09) a $.01 improvement compared to ($.10) in 2006.
- Revenue increased to $43 million, up 50% in 2007 compared to 2006.
- Domestic sales increased greater than 70% in 2007.
- Research and development costs were $3.26 million in 2007.
- Loss per share ($.32) a $.09 improvement compared to ($.41) in 2006.
- RMTI stock upgraded to the Nasdaq Global Market Exchange in January 2007.
- Commenced Phase II-b clinical study
- Raised gross proceeds of $12.9 million in November 2007 to fund on-going FDA clinical trial.
- Completed protocol to begin NIH-funded study.
- Completed pre-clinical safety pharmacology and toxicology studies for SFP.
- Received final safety pharm/toxicology reports demonstrating strong safety profile for SFP.
- Patent grants received for Japan and Mexico.
Mr. Robert L. Chioini, Chairman and CEO stated, “Our
fourth quarter marked a significant milestone for our SFP drug development
program. We commenced our Phase II-b human clinical study and successfully
completed a capital raise of nearly $13 million, which we expect will fund our
current FDA clinical development program.”
Mr. Chioini also stated, “Our concentrate sales increased significantly in
2007 but rising inflation in our primary cost drivers temporarily pressured our
gross margins in the fourth quarter. Going forward, we anticipate margin
improvement in our concentrate business as we pass on inflationary costs to our
customer base, and we expect to continue to solidify our market position which
is currently over 26% of the dialysis provider market.”
Rockwell will be hosting a conference call to review its 2007 and fourth
quarter results on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 11:00 am EST. Investors are
encouraged to call in several minutes in advance at (888) 661-5174 to hear the
call or they may listen on the web at the following link:
http://investor.shareholder.com/media/eventdetail.cfm?mediaid=30039&c=RMTI&mediakey=2ABCD2DFF357359EB5B2BDFF66F876B3&e=0
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Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. is a leading, innovative manufacturer and
developer of renal drug therapies and critical products focused on improving
the quality of care for dialysis patients. Dialysis is a process that
duplicates kidney function for those patients whose kidneys have failed to work
and who suffer from chronic kidney failure, a condition also known as
end-stage-renal-disease (ESRD). There are an estimated 360,000 ESRD patients in
the United States growing approximately 3-5% on average each year. There are
approximately 2 million ESRD patients world-wide. Rockwell's products are used
to maintain life, removing toxins and replacing nutrients in the dialysis
patient's bloodstream. Rockwell has licensed and is currently developing
proprietary renal drug therapies for both iron-delivery and
carnitine/vitamin-delivery, utilizing its dialysate as the delivery mechanism.
These exclusive renal drug therapies support disease management initiatives to
improve the quality of care for dialysis patients and are designed to deliver
safe and effective therapy to patients while decreasing nursing time and supply
cost. The Company offers the proprietary Dri-Sate® Dry Acid Concentrate
Mixing System, RenalPure® Liquid Acid Concentrate, SteriLyte® Liquid
Bicarbonate Concentrate, RenalPure® Powder Bicarbonate Concentrate, Blood
Tubing Sets, Fistula Needles and a wide range of ancillary dialysis items.
Certain statements in this press release constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When we use words such as
"may," "might," "will," "should,"
"believe," "expect," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "continue," "predict,"
"forecast," "projected," "intend" or similar
expressions, or make statements regarding our intent, belief, or current
expectations, we are making forward-looking statements. While we believe these
forward-looking statements are reasonable, you should not place undue reliance
on any such forward-looking statements which are based on information available
to us on the date of this release. Because these forward looking statements are
based upon estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant business,
economic and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or
are subject to change, actual results could be materially different. Factors
which could cause such a difference include, without limitation, the risk
factors and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's SEC
filings, including its Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006 and its
Forms 10-Q filed during 2007. The forward- looking statements should be
considered in light of these risks and uncertainties. We do not undertake, and
expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter our statements whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by
law.
Consolidated Income Statements For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (Whole dollars) (Unaudited) |
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3 Months ended Dec 31, 2007 | 3 Months ended Dec 31, 2006 | 12 Months ended Dec 31, 2007 | 12 Months ended Dec 31, 2006 | |
Sales | $ 11,948,905 | $ 9,228,502 | $ 43,045,304 | $ 28,638,859 |
Cost of Sales | 11,073,295 | 8,268,797 | 40,015,466 | 25,837,294 |
Gross Profit | 875,610 | 959,705 | 3,029,838 | 2,801,565 |
Selling, General, Admin | 1,084,987 | 748,875 | 3,374,458 | 2,801,565 |
Research & Product Devel. | 944,281 | 1,396,333 | 3,263,733 | 4,777,976 |
Operating (Loss) | (1,153,658) | (1,185,503) | (3,608,353) | (4,637,830) |
Interest Expense (Income), net | 9,185 | (30,468) | 110,542 | (62,851) |
Net (Loss) | ($1,162,843) | ($1,155,035) | ($3,718,895) | ($4,574,979) |
Basic Earnings (Loss) per share | $ (0.09) | $ (0.10) | $ (0.32) | $ 0.41 |
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per share | $ (0.09) | $ (0.10) | $ (0.32) | $ 0.41 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets As of December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 |
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Dec. 31, 2007 | Dec. 31, 2006 | |
Assets | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ 11,097,092 | $ 2,662,873 |
Accounts Receivable, net of a reserve of $66,085 in 2007 and $72,500 in 2006 |
4,687,229 | 3,474,402 |
Inventory | 2,559,051 | 2,660,098 |
Other Current Assets | 302,573 | 261,473 |
Total Current Assets | 18,645,945 | 9,058,846 |
Property and Equipment, net | 2,840,331 | 2,587,771 |
Intangible Assets | 270,446 | 457,846 |
Goodwill | 920,745 | 920,745 |
Other Non-current Assets | 125,667 | 127,625 |
Total Assets | $22,803,134 | $13,152,833 |
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
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Notes Payable & Capitalized Lease Obligations | 194,239 | 369,551 |
Accounts Payable | 2,982,899 | 2,920,258 |
Accrued Liabilities | 1,122,737 | 1,114,592 |
Customer Deposits | 337,396 | 48,274 |
Total Current Liabilities | 4,637,271 | 4,452,675 |
Long Term Notes Payable & Capitalized Lease Obligations |
204,837 | 326,045 |
Shareholders' Equity: | ||
Common Shares, no par value, 13,815,186 and 11,5500,349 shares issued and outstanding |
33,415,106 | 23,147,709 |
Common Share Purchase Warrants, 1,204,169 and -0- shares issued and outstanding |
3,038,411 | - |
Accumulated Deficit | (18,492,491) | (14,773,596) |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 17,961,026 | 8,374,113 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $22,803,134 | $13,152,833 |
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