CMD Cantel Medical Corp

EPS of $0.53 vs. $0.50 for Year Ended July 31, 2008 LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. (NYSE:CMN) reported income from continuing operations of $2,596,000, or $0.16 per diluted share, on sales of $64,281,000 for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2008, inclusive of approximately $0.02 of expenses related to the closure of manufacturing operations in Holland. This compares with income from continuing operations of $1,899,000, or $0.12 per diluted share, on sales of $62,513,000 for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2007, inclusive of approximately $0.02 of expenses related to executive transition and acquisitions. For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008, the Company reported income from continuing operations of $8,693,000, or $0.53 per diluted share, on a 14% increase in sales to $249,374,000, inclusive of expenses of $0.05 related to the resignation of the former President and the closure of manufacturing operations in Holland. This compares with income from continuing operations of $8,104,000, or $0.50 per diluted share, on sales of $219,044,000 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2007, inclusive of $0.03 of expenses related to executive transition and acquisitions. Andrew Krakauer, Cantel's President, stated, "We are pleased to have delivered our strongest quarterly performance of the past three years despite unprecedented cost increases impacting most of our business units. Our success was aided by solid sales growth in all businesses except for a decline in low margin dialysate concentrate shipments in our Dialysis segment. During the quarter, we achieved over 10% revenue growth exclusive of Dialysis." Krakauer added, "The broad range of Cantel's businesses within Infection Prevention and Control benefited our consolidated results during the quarter. Continued improvement in our Endoscope Reprocessing business, coupled with strong performances in our Therapeutic Filtration and Specialty Packaging segments offset the negative effect of cost increases in our other businesses. Quarterly performance also improved due to ongoing cost reduction programs, some one-time sales and a $0.02 favorable adjustment from a recent reduction in tax rates." Krakauer continued, "In fiscal 2009 we anticipate benefiting from ongoing cost improvement programs, our own price increases and reduced interest expense. Most importantly, we expect success from new product introductions and from our 2008 investments in sales and marketing." The Company further reported that its balance sheet at July 31, 2008 included current assets of $84,561,000, including cash of $18,318,000, a current ratio of 2.2:1, debt of $58,300,000, stockholders' equity of $168,712,000 and a ratio of funded debt to equity of .35:1. Krakauer stated, "The Company has a strong balance sheet and continues to generate significant cash. Our cash provided by operating activities for the year was $18,557,000. We have reduced our net debt position from the prior quarter by 10% to $40.0 million." Cantel Medical Corp. is a leading provider of infection prevention and control products in the healthcare market. Our products include specialized medical device reprocessing systems for renal dialysis and endoscopy, dialysate concentrates and other dialysis supplies, disposable infection control products primarily for the dental industry, water purification equipment, sterilants, disinfectants and cleaners, hollow fiber membrane filtration and separation products for medical and non-medical applications, and specialty packaging for infectious and biological specimens. We also provide technical maintenance for our products and offer compliance training services for the transport of infectious and biological specimens. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2008 on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM Eastern time. To participate in the conference call, dial 1-877-407-8035 approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the beginning of the call. If you are unable to participate, a digital replay of the call will be available from Tuesday, October 7 at 2:00 PM through midnight on October 8, by dialing 1-877-660-6853 and using passcode # 286 and conference ID # 298923. The call will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet on vcall.com at http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=135448. A replay of the webcast will be available on Vcall for 30 days. For further information, visit the Cantel website at http://www.cantelmedical.com/. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the risks detailed in Cantel's filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions, and actual events or results may differ materially from those projected or anticipated. CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended July 31, July 31, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Net sales $64,281 $62,513 $249,374 $219,044 Cost of sales 41,628 41,400 161,748 140,032 Gross profit 22,653 21,113 87,626 79,012 Expenses: Selling 7,821 6,421 28,636 23,818 General and administrative 9,166 9,381 37,013 33,507 Research and development 1,131 1,285 4,010 4,848 Total operating expenses 18,118 17,087 69,659 62,173 Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes 4,535 4,026 17,967 16,839 Interest expense 969 1,127 4,631 3,508 Interest income (121) (165) (515) (771) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 3,687 3,064 13,851 14,102 Income taxes 1,091 1,165 5,158 5,998 Income from continuing operations 2,596 1,899 8,693 8,104 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax - 61 - 342 Net income $2,596 $1,960 $8,693 $8,446 Earnings per common share - diluted Continuing operations $0.16 $0.12 $0.53 $0.50 Discontinued operations - - - 0.02 Net income $0.16 $0.12 $0.53 $0.52 Weighted average shares - diluted 16,396 16,337 16,371 16,153 CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) July 31, July 31, 2008 2007 Assets Current assets $84,561 $76,731 Property and equipment, net 37,920 38,577 Intangible assets 41,254 44,615 Goodwill 113,958 102,073 Other assets 1,497 1,675 $279,190 $263,671 Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current portion of long-term debt $8,000 $6,000 Other current liabilities 30,922 29,971 Long-term debt 50,300 51,000 Other long-term liabilities 21,256 21,630 Stockholders' equity 168,712 155,070 $279,190 $263,671 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Reconciliation of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Stock-Based Compensation Expense ("EBITDAS") The reconciliation of EBITDAS with net income for the three and twelve months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Twelve Months Ended Ended July 31, July 31, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Net income $2,596 $1,960 $8,693 $8,446 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax - (61) - (342) Income from continuing operations 2,596 1,899 8,693 8,104 Income taxes 1,091 1,165 5,158 5,998 Interest expense 969 1,127 4,631 3,508 Interest income (121) (165) (515) (771) Depreciation 1,568 1,494 6,058 5,347 Amortization 1,377 1,383 5,674 4,892 Loss on disposal of fixed assets 46 21 126 25 EBITDA 7,526 6,924 29,825 27,103 Stock-based compensation expense 478 575 1,961 1,482 EBITDAS $8,004 $7,499 $31,786 $28,585 EBITDAS is a measure of the Company's performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). EBITDAS is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by the Company as income from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation expense. The Company believes EBITDAS is an important valuation measurement for management and investors given the increasing effect that non-cash charges, such as stock-based compensation, amortization related to acquisitions and depreciation of capital equipment, has on the Company's net income. In particular, recent acquisitions have resulted in a significant increase in amortization of intangible assets that reduced the Company's net income during fiscal 2008 as compared with fiscal 2007. Additionally, the Company regards EBITDA as a useful measure of operating performance and cash flow before the effect of interest expense, which increase in interest expense in fiscal 2008 compared with fiscal 2007 primarily related to borrowings for recent acquisitions, and complements operating income, net income and other GAAP financial performance measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a Company's performance, financial position or cash flow that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. This measure, however, should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute or superior to, net income, cash flows, or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. DATASOURCE: Cantel Medical Corp. CONTACT: Andrew A. Krakauer, President, Cantel Medical Corp., +1-973-890-7220, or Richard E. Moyer, Cameron Associates, Inc., +1-212-554-5466, Web site: http://www.cantelmedical.com/ http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=135448

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