Rockwell Medical Reports Second Quarter Sales Increase of 15.5%;Margins Increase Sequentially
Rockwell Medical Reports Second Quarter Sales Increase of 15.5%; Margins Increase Sequentially
WIXOM, Mich. -- Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc., an innovative specialty pharma company developing renal drug therapies and essential dialysate products, reported second quarter 2008 sales of $12.2 million, an increase of 15.5% over sales of $10.5 million in the second quarter of last year. First half 2008 sales of $24.6 million increased 22.8% over the first half of 2007. Loss per share in the second quarter of 2008 was ($.08) compared to ($.04) in the second quarter of 2007. Loss per share in the first half of 2008 was ($.17) compared to a loss per share of ($.18) in the first half of 2007.Second Quarter Financial Highlights:
- Quarterly revenue of $12.2 million increased 15.5% or $1.6 million compared to 2007.
- Domestic sales were up 16.4% compared to the second quarter of 2007
- Sequential domestic revenue increased 5.5% in the second quarter over the first quarter although total sales were 1.9% lower due to lower international orders compared to the first quarter.
- Gross profit margins rose sequentially 2.1 percentage points to 9.0% compared to the first quarter but were down 1.6 percentage points compared to the second quarter of 2007.
- SG&A expense included non-cash charges for stock options and warrants of $.3 million.
- SFP related R&D spending of $.8 million was 6.4% of sales.
- Loss of ($1.1 million) compared to a loss of ($.5 million) in the second quarter 2007.
- Cash position at June 30, 2008 was $9.7 million.
- Sales increased 22.8% or $4.6 million to $24.6 million in the first half of 2008 vs. 2007
- Domestic sales increased 19.1% while international sales were up 94% compared to the first half of 2007.
- Gross Profit margins increased 2.8% to 7.9% compared to the first half of 2007.
- SG&A expense included non-cash charges for stock options and warrants of $.7 million.
- R&D expense was $1.6 million in the first half of 2008 and in the first half of 2007.
- Loss of ($2.3 million) compared to a loss of ($2.1 million) in the first half of 2007.
- Added significant expertise to the Company's Scientific Advisory Board with the appointment of three additional renal failure and iron experts in the renal field.
- Modified SFP Phase II-b Dose Ranging Study protocol to reflect changes to industry hemoglobin standards.
- Modified SFP Phase II-b Dose Ranging Study protocol to accelerate enrollment and study completion.
- Commenced enrollment for a 9-month National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded SFP study.
- Commenced recruitment for a Chief Medical Officer.
Mr. Robert L. Chioini, Chairman and CEO stated, "Our
SFP clinical development program continues to progress and we are confident
that we have taken necessary actions to complete the trial as effectively as
possible. We have increased the resources devoted to development and revised
the protocol to facilitate enrollment wherever practical. We look forward to
advancing the SFP study and expanding our senior management team as we begin to
distinguish ourselves within the specialty pharma market. Overall, second
quarter results were in line with our expectations."
Rockwell will be hosting a conference call to review its second quarter results
and to provide investors with an update on its business development efforts on
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 11:00 am eastern time.
Investors are encouraged to call in several minutes in advance at (877)
440-5803 to hear the call or they may listen on the web at the following link:
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Rockwell 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 who suffer from chronic kidney failure, a condition also known
as end-stage-renal-disease (ESRD). There are an estimated 370,000 ESRD patients
in the United States growing approximately 3-5% on average each year and
approximately 2 million ESRD patients world-wide. Rockwell's products are used
to maintain life, removing toxins and replacing necessary nutrients in the
dialysis patient's bloodstream. Rockwell is currently developing unique,
proprietary renal drug therapies for iron maintenance utilizing its dialysate
as the delivery mechanism. These exclusive renal drug therapies support disease
management initiatives to improve the quality of life and care of dialysis
patients and are designed to deliver safe and effective therapy while
decreasing cost.
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"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private
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"may," "might," "will," "should,"
"believe," "expect," "anticipate,"
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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-K
for the year ended December 31, 2007 and its Forms 10-Q filed during 2008. 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 six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) |
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3 Months ended June 30, 2008 | 3 Months ended June 30, 2007 | 6 Months ended June 30, 2008 | 6 Months ended June 30, 2007 | |
Sales | $ 12,182,336 | $ 10,548,243 | $ 24,594,373 | $ 20,022,625 |
Cost of Sales | 11,090,558 | 9,431,207 | 22,645,294 | 18,988,308 |
Gross Profit | 1,091,778 | 1,117,036 | 1,949,079 | 1,034,317 |
Selling, General, Admin | 1,439,735 | 797,787 | 2,869,487 | 1,523,446 |
Research & Product Devel. | 781,743 | 761,539 | 1,564,456 | 1,584,059 |
Operating (Loss) | (1,129,700) | (442,290) | (2,484,864) | (2,073,188) |
Interest Expense (Income), net | (19,696) | 34,335 | (164,687) | 49,951 |
Net (Loss) | $ (1,110,114) | $ (476,625) | $ (2,320,177) | $ (2,123,139) |
Basic Earnings (Loss) per share | $ (0.08) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.17) | $ (0.18) |
Diluted Earnings (Loss)per share | $ (0.08) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.17) | $ (0.18) |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 |
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June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) |
Dec. 31, 2007 | |
Assets | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ 9,735,902 | $ 11,097,092 |
Accounts Receivable, net of a reserve of $82,000 in 2008 and $69,000 in 2007 |
4,352,087 | 4,687,229 |
Inventory | 2,712,486 | 2,559,051 |
Other Current Assets | 458,715 | 302,573 |
Total Current Assets | 17,259,190 | 18,645,945 |
Property and Equipment, net | 3,179,529 | 2,840,331 |
Intangible Assets | 256,021 | 270,446 |
Goodwill | 920,745 | 920,745 |
Other Non-current Assets | 148,636 | 125,667 |
Total Assets | $21,764,121 | $22,803,134 |
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
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Notes Payable & Capitalized Lease Obligations | 192,466 | 194,239 |
Accounts Payable | 3,195,379 | 2,982,899 |
Accrued Liabilities | 1,358,996 | 1,122,737 |
Customer Deposits | 362,189 | 337,396 |
Total Current Liabilities | 5,109,030 | 4,637,271 |
Long Term Notes Payable & Capitalized Lease Obligations |
101,467 | 204,837 |
Shareholders' Equity: | ||
Common Shares, no par value, 13,834,953 and 13,815,186 shares issued and outstanding |
33,976,532 | 33,415,106 |
Common Shares Purchase Warrants, 1,394,169 and 1,204,169 warrants issued and outstanding |
3,389,760 | 3,038,411 |
Accumulated Deficit | (20,812,668) | (18,492,491) |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 16,553,624 | 17,961,026 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $21,764,121 | $22,803,134 |