TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/28/15 -- Prism Medical Ltd., ("Prism Medical" or "the Company") (TSX VENTURE: PM), a leading provider of durable medical equipment and related services to the mobility challenged, today reported financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ended February 28, 2015.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Three months ended February 28
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2015 2014(i)
$ $
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Revenues 12,181 9,890
Gross margin 4,868 4,266
(as % of revenues) 40.0% 43.1%
Net income (loss) from
operations 402 (179)
(as % of revenues) 3.3% -1.8%
Net income from discontinued
operations - 847
Net Income 402 668
Adjusted EBITDA
Continuing operations 1,423 525
(as % of revenues) 11.7% 5.3%
Pro-forma Adjusted EBITDA 1,519 525
Basic earnings per share
From continuing operations 0.08 (0.02)
From discontinued operations - 0.10
From net income (loss) 0.08 0.08
Diluted earnings per share
From continuing operations 0.08 (0.02)
From discontinued operations - 0.10
From net income (loss) 0.08 0.08
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As at As at
February 28, November 30
2015 2014
$ $
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Total assets 53,414 46,491
Total liabilities 24,375 20,009
Cash and cash equivalents 4,608 6,497
Bank indebtedness 2,487 1,160
Current portion of long-term debt 2,205 1,976
Long-term debt 11,111 8,040
Shareholders' equity 29,039 26,482
Common shares (in thousands) 4,827 4,742
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(i)Restated to reflect continuing operations
First Quarter Highlights
-- Strong year-over-year growth in revenue for the quarter, with revenues
increasing by 23% from $9.9 million in Q1 2014 to $12.2M in Q1 2015
-- Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operation of $1.4 million, significantly
higher than $0.5 million earned in Q1 2014
-- First quarter 2015 net income from continuing operations was $402
thousand or $0.08 per common share compared to a loss of $179 thousand
from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2014 or $0.02 per
common share
-- Completion of the acquisition of the assets and the business of Angel
Accessibility Solutions Limited, a leading provider of durable medical
equipment and related services to the mobility challenged. As part of
the transaction, the Company acquired the exclusive Canadian rights,
other than for Quebec and Atlantic provinces, to distribute and service
bathing, transfer and transport devices and hygiene products on behalf
of Beka-Hospitec
-- For a comprehensive discussion of the quarter please refer to the
Company's Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements
for the three month period ended February 28, 2015. Both these documents
can be found on SEDAR or the Company's website
Chairman's Comments
"We remain committed to growing the North American business both organically and from acquisitions. As the US market continues to mature we anticipate continued growth in revenues, gross profit and shareholder return. In addition to the approval of a quarterly dividend payment of $0.125 per common share, with the positive first quarter results and a continued positive future outlook, the Board of Directors has declared a special dividend of $1.00 per share, in effect returning capital to shareholders which is not required to fund operations. Both dividends are to be paid on June 5, 2015 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2015."
Outlook
The Company intends to grow sales and profitability and provide a reasonable return on shareholders' equity with a focus on the North American market. The Company believes that performance will be positively affected by a continued North American institutional and homecare demand for our products, improved manufacturing efficiencies, greater geographic coverage, and revenues and profits from new product introductions. During the past year the Company's North American operations have materially improved. Management believes that there are significant growth opportunities within the expanding North American health care industry both through organic growth and acquisitions that offer the potential to significantly increase shareholder value, while remaining consistent with Prism Medical's key growth strategies of vertical integration, product diversification and the application of relevant knowledge by its service oriented personnel.
The demand for our core products and services, in management's estimation, continues to experience growth at different rates in the geographic markets in which we participate. Government funding for our products in Canada is a key driver of sales. Although government policies related to healthcare in the markets we operate continues to change, we believe that the long term trend continues to be favorable.
Management believes that the US market holds the greatest long-term potential to provide above-average revenue growth both in the institutional and homecare markets. While budget constraints and the cyclicality of the institutional order pipeline can cause variability in US revenue, our efforts to build a larger footprint in this market have already translated into strong revenue growth.
Dividend
On April 28, 2015, the Board of Directors approved the payment of a dividend of $0.125 per common share and a special dividend of $1.00 per common share to shareholders of record on May 15, 2015 to be paid on June 5, 2015.
About Prism Medical Ltd.
Prism Medical is a vertically integrated manufacturer and leading provider of equipment and services used to move and handle mobility challenged individuals in a safe and dignified manner. Prism Medical's products are marketed under the brand names of Prism Medical, ErgoSafe, Waverly Glen and Nightingale in the homecare, acute care and long-term care markets throughout North America. The Company offers solutions that encourage improved care, quality of life and mobility, while seeking to lower the overall cost of the caregiving function in a number of ways, including reducing the incidence of handling-related injuries among caregivers. In addition, the Company through its network of Nightingale dealers provides an integrated suite of products and services that make home care a viable option for many people. For further information visit Prism Medical's website at www.prismmedicalltd.com or www.sedar.com.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
Prism Medical's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The Company also uses non-IFRS measures such as Adjusted EBITDA to measure its financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations consists of earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is a financial metric used by many investors to compare companies on the basis of operating results, asset value and the ability to incur and service debt. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is a useful measure for evaluating the performance of the Company. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is not a recognized measure under IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and may not be comparable to similarly titled financial metrics reported by other companies.
Forward-Looking Information
This document contains forward-looking statements relating to our operations and to the environment in which we operate and our strategy, action plans and investments, which may involve estimates, forecasts and projections. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and/or are beyond our control. A number of important factors could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. These factors include those set forth in this report and our other public filings. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report. Prism Medical is under no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein should material facts change due to new information, future events or other factors. All forward-looking statements attributable to Prism Medical are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Contacts:
Prism Medical Ltd.
Andy McIntyre
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
416-260-2145 ext. 235
amcintyre@prismmedicalinc.com
