Daily News logo Newsletter logo   Search News    

Transgenomic Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results

  Share This Story

OMAHA, Neb., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TBIO) today reported financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2010, and provided a business update.

The Company reported a net loss for 2010 of $3.1 million or $0.06 per share, compared with a net loss for 2009 of $1.9 million or $0.04 per share. Net sales for 2010 were $20.0 million, compared with $22.0 million for 2009. Gross profit was $9.8 million or 49 percent of net sales for 2010, compared with gross profit of $11.6 million or 53 percent of net sales for 2009. Operating expenses were $13.4 million for 2010, which included acquisition related expense of $0.8 million, or $12.6 million, excluding the acquisition expenses. Operating expenses for 2009 were $13.5 million. Other income in the year ended December 31, 2010 includes an award of a federal grant under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project of $0.6 million, net of consulting fees.

Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $767,000 or $0.02 per diluted share, compared with a net income of $129,000 or $0.00 per share for the fourth quarter of 2009. Net sales were $5.1 million during the fourth quarter 2010, compared with $6.5 million during the comparable period of 2009. The fourth quarter of 2009 included an exceptionally large order of WAVE instruments. Gross profit was $2.4 million or 47 percent of net sales during the fourth quarter of 2010, compared with gross profit of $3.4 million or 52 percent of net sales during the comparable period of 2009. Operating expenses were $3.7 million during the fourth quarter of 2010, including $0.8 million of costs related to the FAMILION acquisition, or $2.9 million, excluding the acquisition expenses, compared with $3.1 million during the same period of 2009.

Cash and cash equivalents were $3.5 million as of December 31, 2010, compared with $5.6 million as of December 31, 2009. Cash flow used in operations was $1.7 million for 2010, compared with cash flow provided by operations of $1.3 million for 2009.

Comment and Outlook

Craig Tuttle, president and chief executive officer, commented, "We have substantially increased our footprint in the molecular diagnostics laboratory market through our recent acquisition of the Clinical Data FAMILION product line, which includes a CLIA laboratory facility and business. This acquisition brings us approximately $13.0 million in new annual revenues and a much larger presence both with insurers and patients. This acquisition also provides us access to higher throughput technologies and an expert staff to aid us in growing our reference laboratory business."

"We continue to leverage our core instrument business for on-going instrument sales worldwide as well as employ our instruments and related expertise in our two laboratory services businesses. We anticipate growth in both of our laboratory services businesses and we continue to seek out new assay technologies and tests to license or develop internally to expand our menu offerings for both of these service businesses."

Conference Call

Company management will discuss fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results and answer questions during a conference call tomorrow beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. To access the call via telephone, please dial 800-895-1715 or 785-424-1059. The call also will be broadcast live over the Internet. To listen to the webcast, please log onto the Company's Investor Relations web page at http://www.transgenomic.com/events.asp?id=6 and follow the instructions. An archived recording of the call can be accessed using the same link listed above for 14 days after the call. Investors can also listen to a replay via telephone until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, March 25, 2011 by dialing 800-723-0528 or 402-220-2654.

About Transgenomic, Inc.

Transgenomic, Inc. (www.transgenomic.com ) develops and markets molecular diagnostic technologies, tests, and services for oncology, cardiology, hematology, inherited disorders, and diseases of aging. The Company is advancing the analysis of DNA and RNA at the molecular level, making it possible to detect disease more accurately at earlier stages, bringing improvements in the quality of patient care and lowering the costs of disease management. Service offerings include the Transgenomic Molecular Laboratory, which provides reference laboratory services specializing in molecular diagnostics. Transgenomic Pharmacogenomics Services is a CRO for pharmacogenomic, translational research and clinical trials.

In December of 2010, we acquired a second CLIA certified laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut which specializes in genetic disorders associated with cardiomyopathies and channelopathies. We believe there is a significant opportunity for us to continue serving the growing demand for molecular-based testing by leveraging our technologies, experience and expertise in biomarker analysis. In addition, we continue to seek and evaluate new technologies and new laboratory tests which will further extend our offerings in our Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory and our Pharmacogenomics Services Lab.

Product offerings include the WAVE® Systems and associated consumables specifically designed for use in genetic variation detection and single- and double-strand DNA/RNA analysis and purification. With broad applicability to genetic research, nearly 1,500 systems have been shipped to customers in more than 50 countries. The SURVEYOR® Mutation Detection Kits provide reagents and protocols for high sensitivity detection of mutations in DNA. HANABI automated chromosome harvesting systems improve laboratory productivity with consistent quality compared with manual methods for cytogenetic karyotyping and FISH analyses.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" of Transgenomic within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those with respect to management's current views and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results, including the ability of the Company to grow its involvement in the diagnostic products and services markets. The known risks, uncertainties and other factors affecting these forward-looking statements are described from time to time in Transgenomic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any change in such factors, risks and uncertainties may cause the actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to in such statements. Accordingly, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to all statements contained in this press release. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release and Transgenomic does not undertake any duty to update this information, including any forward-looking statements, unless required by law.

                        Transgenomic, Inc.
                    Summary Financial Results
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
           (dollars in thousands except per share data)

                                             Three
                                             Months
                                             Ended
                                            December
                                                31,
                                          2010        2009
                                          ----        ----
    NET SALES                           $5,092      $6,515
    COST OF GOODS SOLD                   2,716       3,127
                                         -----       -----
        Gross profit                     2,376       3,388
    OPERATING EXPENSES:
        Selling, general and
         administrative                  3,309       2,397
        Research and development           354         714
        Restructuring charges               66           -
                                           ---
                                         3,729       3,111
                                         -----       -----
    INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS       (1,353)        277
    OTHER INCOME:
        Interest income (expense)           (6)          1
        Other, net                         632           7
                                           ---         ---
                                           626           8
                                           ---         ---
    INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME
     TAXES                                (727)        285
    INCOME TAX EXPENSE                      40         156
                                           ---         ---
    NET INCOME (LOSS)                    $(767)       $129
                                         =====        ====

    BASIC AND DILUTED INCOME
     (LOSS) PER SHARE:
        From continuing operations      $(0.02)      $0.00

    BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
     OUTSTANDING                    49,289,672  49,189,672
    DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE
     SHARES OUTSTANDING             49,289,672  49,217,942


                                    Year Ended
                                     December
                                         31,
                                          2010        2009
                                           ---        ----
    NET SALES                          $20,048     $22,023
    COST OF GOODS SOLD                  10,284      10,418
                                        ------      ------
        Gross profit                     9,764      11,605
    OPERATING EXPENSES:
        Selling, general and
         administrative                 10,933      10,319
        Research and development         2,305       3,182
        Restructuring charges              138           -
                                           ---
                                        13,376      13,501
                                        ------      ------
    INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS       (3,612)     (1,896)
    OTHER INCOME:
        Interest income (expense)           (4)         15
        Other, net                         632           3
                                           ---         ---
                                           628          18
                                           ---         ---
    INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME
     TAXES                              (2,984)     (1,878)
    INCOME TAX EXPENSE                     150          42
                                           ---         ---
    NET INCOME (LOSS)                  $(3,134)    $(1,920)
                                       =======     =======

    BASIC AND DILUTED INCOME
     (LOSS) PER SHARE:
        From continuing operations      $(0.06)     $(0.04)

    BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
     OUTSTANDING                    49,243,839  49,189,672
    DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE
     SHARES OUTSTANDING             49,243,839  49,189,672

                        Transgenomic, Inc.
                    Summary Financial Results
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                      (dollars in thousands)

                                        Year Ended
                                          December
                                             31,
                                         2010     2009
                                         ----     ----
    NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY
     (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES   $(1,718)  $1,267

    NET CASH FLOWS USED IN
     INVESTING ACTIVITIES              (6,226)    (377)

    NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY
     FINANCING ACTIVITIES               5,761        -

    EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY
     EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH         (5)     (19)
                                          ---      ---

    NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH
     EQUIVALENTS                       (2,188)     871

    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
     BEGINNING OF PERIOD                5,642    4,771
                                        -----    -----

    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
     END OF PERIOD                     $3,454   $5,642
                                       ======   ======



                   Transgenomic, Inc.
               Summary Financial Results
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                 (dollars in thousands)

                                      December   December
                                         31,        31,
                                          2010       2009
                                           ---        ---
                 ASSETS
    CURRENT ASSETS:
      Cash and cash equivalents         $3,454     $5,642
      Accounts receivable (net of
       allowances for bad debts          7,601      4,522
    of $334 and $310,
     respectively)
      Inventories (net of
       allowance for obsolescence
       of $518                           3,344      3,552
    and $507, respectively)
      Other current assets                 635        738
                                           ---        ---
          Total current assets          15,034     14,454
    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET          1,602        967
    OTHER ASSETS:
      Goodwill                           6,275          -
      Intangibles (net of
       accumulated amortization
       of $519                           8,962        383
    and $525, respectively)
      Other assets                         154        200
                                           ---        ---
                                       $32,027    $16,004
                                       =======    =======
            LIABILITIES AND
          STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    CURRENT LIABILITIES:
      Accounts payable                  $1,360     $1,013
      Accrued compensation                 875        573
      Short term debt                      989          -
      Accrued expenses                   3,231      2,517
      Contractual obligation             1,628          -
      Current portion of lease
       obligations                         170          -
                                           ---        ---
          Total current liabilities      8,253      4,103
      Long term debt less current
       maturities                        8,640          -
      Series A convertible
       preferred stock, $0.1 par
       value,                            1,457          -
    3,879,307 shares
     authorized, 2,586,205
     shares
    issued and outstanding
      Beneficial conversion
       feature                           1,983          -
      Warrant liability                  2,351          -
      Other long term liabilities          843        239
                                           ---        ---
          Total liabilities             23,527      4,342
    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                 8,500     11,662
                                         -----     ------
                                       $32,027    $16,004
                                       =======    =======


SOURCE Transgenomic, Inc.



 
Support Wikipedia

NeswBlaze top writers

Find more stories recommended by Stumbleupon.

newsletter logo

What's Hot?
1 .Supermodel Bar Refaeli Adorns the Cover of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on Newsstands Today! - 208
2 .Africa Oil Operations Update - 67
3 .Oprah Winfrey Come Out of The Closet! Admit You're a Lesbian! - 40
4 .These 10 Comfortable Walking Shoes Are a Step in the Right Direction - 42
5 .Go Social Film Magazine Partners with the San Jose Short Film Festival to Stream Official Selections Online to a Global Audience via iPad - 39
6 .Give a Great Valedictorian Speech - Joey Asher - 37
7 .Waterless 'Air Cooler PLUS' Beats Summer's Heat Without Making Your Home Muggy - 39
8 .Sandra Bullock's Naked Success - 33
9 .Photos: Valkyrie MEDEVAC - 39
10 ."K-1 Rising 2012 - K-1 World Max Final 16 2012" Announces May 27 Pay-Per-View Ustream Channel - 28
Updated: 23:59 PDT     4976

NewsBlaze Editors

editors

NewsBlaze Writers

news writer images

Writers Wanted

Help NewsBlaze provide daily news, including top stories, Home and Garden, Technology, The Environment and more. NewsBlaze Writer

Follow NewsBlaze

NewsBlaze Social Media Logos NewsBlaze Facebook NewsBlaze LinkedIn NewsBlaze Twitter NewsBlaze YouTube NewsBlaze MySpace NewsBlaze Fan Page NewsBlaze StumbleUpon NewsBlaze Political Cartoons NewsBlaze Editorial Cartoons
NewsBlaze 
Copyright © 2004-2012 NewsBlaze LLC
Use of this website is subject to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy  | DMCA Notice |         Press Room