SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISRG), the industry leader in surgical robotics, today reported third quarter of 2009 revenue of $280.1 million, compared with $236.0 million for the third quarter of 2008. Third quarter of 2009 revenue included $6.3 million of revenue that was originally deferred in the first quarter of 2009 in association with discounted offers made to certain customers to upgrade da Vinci S Surgical Systems to our recently introduced da Vinci Si Surgical Systems. All da Vinci Si upgrades related to these offers have now been completed and the full $20.1 million of revenue deferred in the first quarter of 2009 has been recognized, $13.8 million during the second quarter of 2009 and $6.3 million in the third quarter of 2009.
Third quarter of 2009 instruments and accessories revenue increased to $100.8 million from $75.9 million in the third quarter of 2008. The growth in instruments and accessories revenue was primarily driven by growth in da Vinci surgical procedures of approximately 49%, partially offset by lower instruments and accessories revenue per procedure. Third quarter of 2009 instruments and accessories revenue included recognition of $0.7 million of revenue that was originally deferred in the first quarter of 2009.
Third quarter of 2009 systems revenue was $135.5 million, compared to $126.3 million during the third quarter of 2008. 86 da Vinci Surgical Systems were sold during the third quarter of 2009, compared to 91 sold during the third quarter of 2008. 70 of the 86 systems sold during the third quarter of 2009 were the new da Vinci Si model. In addition, 23 da Vinci S Surgical systems were field upgraded during the third quarter of 2009 to da Vinci Si models, including 13 related to the first quarter offers described above. Third quarter of 2009 systems revenue included recognition of $5.6 million of revenue that was originally deferred in the first quarter of 2009.
Third quarter of 2009 service revenue increased to $43.9 million from $33.7 million during the third quarter of 2008, reflecting growth in the installed base of da Vinci Surgical Systems. The Company ended the third quarter of 2009 with 1,308 da Vinci Surgical Systems installed throughout the world.
Third quarter of 2009 operating income increased to $104.5 million from $85.0 million during the third quarter of 2008, reflecting growth in revenue but also included the impact of recognizing $6.3 million of revenue that was originally deferred in the first quarter of 2009. Since there was no cost deferred in association with the deferred revenue, the $6.3 million of revenue recognized had an equal impact on total revenue, operating income and pretax income. Operating results for the third quarter of 2009 also included $24.6 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense compared with $21.0 million for the third quarter of 2008.
Third quarter of 2009 net income was $64.5 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, compared with $57.6 million, or $1.44 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2008. The $6.3 million of revenue recognized in the third quarter of 2009, related to revenue deferred in the first quarter, increased third quarter 2009 net income by approximately $3.8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share.
Intuitive ended the third quarter of 2009 with cash, cash equivalents and investments of $1,024 million, up $122 million from the previous quarter.
Commenting on the announcement, Lonnie Smith, Chairman and CEO of Intuitive Surgical, said, "We are pleased with our third quarter financial results, procedure growth, and system placements. Throughout these challenging economic times, patients, surgeons and hospitals have continued to recognize the value that our products bring to surgery and surgical outcomes."
The Company will also announce these results at a conference call today at 1:30 pm PDT. The dial-in numbers for the call are 877-909-3508 for participants located in the U.S. and 517-645-6051 for participants located outside the U.S. The passcode is ISRG and the meeting leader is Mr. Lonnie Smith. To access financial information that will be discussed on the call, please visit Intuitive Surgical's website at www.intuitivesurgical.com.
About Intuitive's Products
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is the global technology leader in robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery. Intuitive Surgical develops, manufactures and markets robotic technologies designed to improve clinical outcomes and help patients return more quickly to active and productive lives. The Company's mission is to extend the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to the broadest possible base of patients. Intuitive Surgical - Taking surgery beyond the limits of the human hand(TM).
About the da Vinci(R) Surgical System
The da Vinci(R) System is a breakthrough surgical platform designed to enable complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach. The da Vinci(R) System consists of an ergonomic surgeon console or consoles, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and proprietary EndoWrist(R) instruments. Powered by state-of-the-art robotic and computer technology, the da Vinci(R) System is designed to scale, filter and seamlessly translate the surgeon's hand movements into more precise movements of the EndoWrist(R) instruments. The net result is an intuitive interface with breakthrough surgical capabilities. By providing surgeons with superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort, the da Vinci Surgical System makes it possible for more surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures involving complex dissection or reconstruction. This ultimately has the potential to raise the standard of care for complex surgeries, translating into numerous potential patient benefits, including less pain, a shorter recovery and quicker return to normal daily activities.
Intuitive(R), da Vinci(R), da Vinci S(R), da Vinci(R) Si(TM) , InSite(R) and EndoWrist(R) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various important factors, including the following: the impact of the global economic recession and tight credit market and related impact on health care spending; possible health care reform in the United States and its implications on hospital spending, reimbursement, and fees which may be levied on certain medical device companies; timing and success of product development and market acceptance of developed products; regulatory approvals, clearances and restrictions; guidelines and recommendations in the health care and patient communities; intellectual property positions and litigation; competition in the medical device industry and in the specific markets of surgery in which Intuitive Surgical operates; unanticipated manufacturing disruptions; delays in regulatory approvals of new manufacturing facilities or the inability to meet demand for products, the results of the year end audit, and the other factors detailed from time to time under the heading "Risk Factors" in our report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as updated from time to time by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements concerning forecasts, revenue growth, procedure growth, future financial results, and statements using words such as "estimate", "project", "plan", "intend", "expect", "anticipate", "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
Three months ended
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Sept. 30, June 30, Sept. 30,
2009 2009 2008
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Revenue:
Instruments & Accessories $100,822 $ 95,827 $ 75,941
Systems 135,459 123,519 126,326
Services 43,853 41,278 33,725
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Total revenue (1) 280,134 260,624 235,992
Cost of revenue:
Products 65,336 55,542 53,517
Services 15,794 14,897 12,900
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Total cost of revenue (2) 81,130 70,439 66,417
Gross profit 199,004 190,185 169,575
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 69,863 67,276 62,692
Research and development (3) 24,650 23,369 21,851
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Total operating expenses (2) 94,513 90,645 84,543
Income from operations 104,491 99,540 85,032
Interest and other income, net 4,362 5,171 4,594
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Income before income taxes 108,853 104,711 89,626
Provision for income taxes 44,329 42,323 32,032
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Net lncome $ 64,524 $ 62,388 $ 57,594
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Earnings per share:
Basic $ 1.69 $ 1.65 $ 1.48
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Diluted (1) $ 1.64 $ 1.62 $ 1.44
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Shares used in computing earnings per
share:
Basic 38,083 37,897 39,015
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Diluted 39,245 38,557 40,108
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(1) The Company offered certain customers the opportunity to upgrade
the da Vinci S Surgical Systems purchased during the first quarter
of 2009 to the recently introduced da Vinci Si Surgical Systems,
at a discount from the list price of the upgrade. These
customers were also given the opportunity to return certain da
Vinci S accessories in exchange for da Vinci Si accessories.
The customers were given until June 30, 2009 to accept the offer.
As of March 31, 2009, the Company had deferred $20.1 million
associated with these offers.
In the second quarter of 2009, the Company recognized $13.8
million of revenue originally deferred in the first quarter and
associated with offers declined, upgrades completed or accessories
delivered. Excluding the $13.8 million of revenue recognized, the
total revenue and diluted earnings per share during the three
months ended June 30, 2009 was $246.8 million and $1.40,
respectively.
In the third quarter of 2009, the Company recognized the
remaining $6.3 million of revenue originally deferred in the
first quarter and associated with upgrades completed or
accessories delivered. Excluding the $6.3 million of revenue
recognized, the total revenue and diluted earnings per share
during the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $273.9
million and $1.55, respectively.
(2) Includes stock compensation expense of $3.7 million, $3.6 million,
and $3.1 million in total cost of revenue and $20.9 million, $21.0
million, and $17.9 million in total operating expenses for the
three months ended September 30, 2009, June 30, 2009, and
September 30, 2008, respectively.
(3) Includes amortization of purchased intellectual property of $3.6
million, $3.8 million and $2.5 million in research and development
expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009, June 30,
2009, and September 30, 2008, respectively.
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
UNAUDITED NINE MONTHS ENDED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
Nine months ended
September 30,
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2009 2008
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Revenue:
Instruments & Accessories $276,177 $211,414
Systems 328,500 341,584
Services 124,453 90,376
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Total revenue 729,130 643,374
Cost of revenue:
Products 166,144 148,405
Services 45,093 39,532
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Total cost of revenue (1) 211,237 187,937
Gross profit 517,893 455,437
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 199,505 168,830
Research and development (2) 69,331 58,509
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Total operating expenses (1) 268,836 227,339
Income from operations 249,057 228,098
Interest and other income, net 14,549 18,843
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Income before income taxes 263,606 246,941
Provision for income taxes 108,552 93,384
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Net Income $155,054 $153,557
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Earnings per share:
Basic $ 4.05 $ 3.96
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Diluted (1) $ 3.97 $ 3.84
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Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic 38,287 38,790
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Diluted 39,046 39,978
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(1) Includes stock compensation expense of $10.6 million and $8.3
million in total cost of revenue and $61.4 million and $47.0
million in total operating expenses for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
(2) Includes amortization of purchased intellectual property of
$10.8 million and $5.8 million in research and development
expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
9/30/2009 6/30/2009 12/31/2008
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Cash, cash equivalents, and
investments $1,023,984 $ 902,061 $ 901,873
Accounts receivable, net 186,530 175,216 170,107
Inventory 56,646 59,247 63,460
Property and equipment, net 122,865 122,584 117,021
Goodwill 110,740 110,740 110,740
Deferred tax assets 60,257 53,423 45,357
Other assets 76,789 78,011 66,066
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Total assets $1,637,811 $1,501,282 $1,474,624
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Accounts payable and other accrued
liabilities $ 155,924 $ 140,589 $ 128,606
Deferred revenue 91,625 89,509 79,252
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Total liabilities 247,549 230,098 207,858
Stockholders' equity 1,390,262 1,271,184 1,266,766
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $1,637,811 $1,501,282 $1,474,624
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