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AtriCure, Inc. Investor Relations Andy Wade Lynn Pieper Vice President, Finance Westwicke Partners (513) 755-4564 (415) 202-5678 awade@atricure.com lynn.pieper@westwicke.com AtriCure Reports Third Quarter 2012 F

Key Takeaway: AtriCure, Inc. Investor Relations Andy Wade Lynn Pieper Vice President, Finance Westwicke Partners (513) 755-4564 (415) 202-5678 awade@atricure.com lynn.pieper@westwicke.com AtriCure Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results WEST CHESTER, Ohio November 1, 2012 AtriCure,

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AtriCure, Inc. Investor Relations
Andy Wade Lynn Pieper
Vice President, Finance Westwicke Partners
(513) 755-4564 (415) 202-5678
awade@atricure.com lynn.pieper@westwicke.com
AtriCure Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
WEST CHESTER, Ohio November 1, 2012 AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a medical device company and a leader in cardiac surgical ablation systems for the treatment of atrial fibrillation,
or AF, and systems for the exclusion of the left atrial appendage, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2012.
for third quarter 2012 was $16.1 million, reflecting 6.0% growth (7.8% growth constant currency) over the third quarter of 2011. Revenue from U.S. product sales was $12.4 million, reflecting growth of 5.1%, and revenue from product sales to
international customers was $3.8 million, reflecting growth of 9.0% or 16.7% on a constant currency basis.
We are pleased with our
performance in the third quarter which saw continued growth in domestic product sales, driven by US open heart revenue, and ongoing strength in international markets. Our management and sales teams have remained steadfast in their commitment to
executing our strategy to increase market share and penetration in open procedures, support our MIS business and expand our international presence, said Dick Johnston, Chairman of AtriCure s Board of Directors. We are also
pleased to announce today that Mike Carrel has joined AtriCure as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2012. We believe Mike will be instrumental in leading the company to capitalize on our AF approval, the strength of
our product portfolio, ongoing marketing and education initiatives and clinical programs to drive shareholder value.
Quarter Financial Results
Revenue for the third quarter of 2012 was $16.1 million, an increase of $0.9 million or 6.0% compared to
third quarter 2011 revenue. Domestic revenue increased 5.1% to $12.4 million, including $1.6 million in sales of the AtriClip system. International revenue was $3.8 million, an increase of $0.3 million or 9.0% (16.7% on a constant currency basis)
when compared to $3.5 million for the third quarter of 2011. International revenue growth was driven primarily by an increase in sales in European markets.
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2012 was $11.5 million compared to $11.1 million for the third quarter
of 2011. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2012 was 71.6% compared to 72.8% for the third quarter of 2011. The decrease in gross margin was due primarily to our investment in manufacturing and quality systems to transition and maintain the
manufacturing of PMA approved products and to support our expanding operations.
Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2012 increased
14.7%, or $1.8 million, to $14.1 million from $12.3 million for the third quarter of 2011. The increase in operating expenses was driven primarily by a combination of increased selling, marketing and training expenses as well as non-recurring
severance charges in the quarter.
Loss from operations for the third quarter of 2012 was $2.5 million compared to $1.2 million for the third
quarter of 2011. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was a loss of $1.0 million for the third quarter of 2012. Net loss per share was $0.16 for the third quarter of 2012 and $0.07 for the third quarter of 2011.
Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $13.0 million at September 30, 2012, and cash used in operations during the third quarter of 2012 was
AtriCure will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 1, 2012 to discuss its third quarter 2012 financial results. A live webcast of the conference call will be
available online from the investor relations page of AtriCure s corporate website at www.atricure.com.
available and recommended for this call at the following URL: https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PJLC7TYK6
You may also access this call through an operator by calling (888) 680-0893 for domestic callers and (617) 213-4859 for international callers at
least 15 minutes prior to the call start time using reservation code 74114405.
The webcast will be available on AtriCure s website and a
telephonic replay of the call will also be available through December 3, 2012. The replay dial-in numbers are (888) 286-8010 for domestic callers and (617) 801-6888 for international callers. The reservation code is 96443161.
About AtriCure, Inc.
AtriCure, Inc. is a medical device company and a leader in developing, manufacturing and selling innovative cardiac surgical ablation systems designed to
create precise lesions, or scars, in cardiac, or heart, tissue for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, or AF, and systems for the exclusion of the left atrial appendage. The Company believes cardiothoracic surgeons are adopting its ablation
products for the treatment of AF during concomitant open-heart surgical procedures and sole-therapy minimally invasive procedures. AF affects more than 5.5 million people worldwide and predisposes them to a five-fold increased risk of stroke.
The FDA has not cleared or approved certain AtriCure products for the treatment of AF or a reduction in the risk of stroke.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements that address
activities, events or developments that AtriCure expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as earnings estimates, other predictions of financial performance, launches by AtriCure of new products and market acceptance of
AtriCure s products. Forward-looking statements are based on AtriCure s experience and perception of current conditions, trends, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances and are
subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond AtriCure s control. These risks and uncertainties include the rate and degree of market acceptance of AtriCure s products, AtriCure s ability to develop and market
new and enhanced products, the timing of and ability to obtain and maintain regulatory clearances and approvals for its products, the timing of and ability to obtain reimbursement of procedures utilizing AtriCure s products, competition from
existing and new products and procedures or AtriCure s ability to effectively react to other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in AtriCure s SEC filings, such as fluctuation of quarterly financial results, reliance on
third party manufacturers and suppliers, litigation or other proceedings, government regulation and stock price volatility. AtriCure does not guarantee any forward-looking statement, and actual results may differ materially from those projected.
AtriCure undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement AtriCure s condensed
consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, AtriCure uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release as supplemental financial metrics. Non-GAAP financial measures
provide an indication of performance excluding certain items. Our management believes that in order to properly understand short-term and long-term financial trends, investors may wish to consider the impact of these excluded items in addition to
GAAP measures. The excluded items vary in frequency and/or impact on our continuing operations and our management believes that the excluded items are typically not reflective of our ongoing core business operations. Further, management uses results
of operations before these excluded items as a basis for its strategic planning. The non-GAAP financial measures used by AtriCure may not be the same or calculated the same as those used by other companies. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial
measures used in this release to the most comparable GAAP measures for the respective periods can be found in tables later in this release. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or
as a substitute for AtriCure s financial results prepared and reported in accordance with GAAP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2012 2011 2012 2011
Revenue $ 16,139 $ 15,222 $ 51,883 $ 47,639
Cost of revenue 4,590 4,137 14,871 12,383
Gross profit 11,549 11,085 37,012 35,256
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses 2,905 3,069 9,180 8,893
Selling, general and administrative expenses 11,173 9,207 33,178 29,399
Total operating expenses 14,078 12,276 42,358 38,292
Loss from operations (2,529 ) (1,191 ) (5,346 ) (3,036 )
Other (expense) income (27 ) 47 (148 ) (314 )
Loss before income tax expense (2,556 ) (1,144 ) (5,494 ) (3,350 )
Income tax expense (11 ) (12 ) (20 ) (26 )
Net loss $ (2,567 ) $ (1,156 ) $ (5,514 ) $ (3,376 )
Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (0.16 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.34 ) $ (0.22 )
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per common share:
Basic and diluted 16,278 15,811 16,143 15,608
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, December 31,
2012 2011
Assets
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 13,048 $ 14,183
Accounts receivable 9,391 9,514
Inventories 6,878 6,563
Other current assets 802 933
Total current assets 30,119 31,193
Property and equipment, net 3,205 2,351
Intangible assets 36 45
Long-term investments
Other assets 384 270
Total assets $ 33,744 $ 33,859
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 9,570 $ 9,266
Current maturities of debt and capital lease obligations 2,034 1,543
Total current liabilities 11,604 10,809
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 6,866 4,926
Other liabilities 1,713 2,509
Total liabilities 20,183 18,244
Stockholders equity:
Common stock 17 16
Additional paid-in capital 122,268 118,853
Other comprehensive income (loss) 7 (37 )
Accumulated deficit (108,731 ) (103,217 )
Total stockholders equity 13,561 15,615
Total liabilities and stockholders equity $ 33,744 $ 33,859
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2012 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (5,514 ) $ (3,376 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Share-based compensation 2,941 2,249
Depreciation and amortization 1,520 1,492
Write-off of deferred financing costs and discount on long-term debt 153
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount on long-term debt 81 94
(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment (12 ) 51
Amortization/accretion on investments 16
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts (21 ) 23
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable 125 506
Inventories (319 ) (880 )
Other current assets 122 (202 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (510 ) (885 )
Other non-current assets and liabilities (174 ) (84 )
Net cash used in operating activities (1,745 ) (859 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (8,538 ) (12,602 )
Maturities of available-for-sale securities 8,100 9,156
Purchases of equipment (2,372 ) (852 )
Net proceeds from the sale of assets 24 89
Net cash used in investing activities (2,786 ) (4,209 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings of debt 10,000 7,500
Payments on debt and capital leases (7,568 ) (3,661 )
Proceeds from stock option exercises 562 1,056
Payment of debt fees (78 ) (81 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan 372 346
Shares repurchased for payment of taxes on stock awards (372 ) (735 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 2,916 4,425
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 59 (156 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,556 ) (799 )
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period 9,759 4,231
Cash and cash equivalents end of period $ 8,203 $ 3,432
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP RESULTS TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings (Adjusted EBITDA)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2012 2011 2012 2011
Net loss, as reported $ (2,567 ) $ (1,156 ) $ (5,514 ) $ (3,376 )
Income tax expense 11 12 20 26
Other expense (income) (a) 27 (47 ) 148 314
Depreciation and amortization expense 467 414 1,520 1,492
Share-based compensation expense 1,111 712 2,941 2,249
Non-GAAP adjusted (loss) earnings (adjusted EBITDA) $ (951 ) $ (65 ) $ (885 ) $ 705
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(a) Other includes: 2012 2011 2012 2011
Net interest expense $ (187 ) $ (165 ) $ (609 ) $ (638 )
Grant income 117 85 379 109
(Loss) gain due to exchange rate fluctuation (42 ) 17 (77 ) 154
Non-employee stock option income 85 110 159 61
Other (expense) income $ (27 ) $ 47 $ (148 ) $ (314 )
Last updated: Nov 1, 2012