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Stryker Reports Third Quarter 2013 Results

Key Takeaway: Kalamazoo, Michigan - October 17, 2013 - Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) reported operating results for the third quarter of 2013: Third Quarter Highlights Net sales growth of 4.8% to $2.2 billion Reconstructive increased 6.5% as reported, 9.2% constant currency MedSurg increa

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Kalamazoo, Michigan - October 17, 2013 - Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) reported operating results for the third quarter of 2013:
Third Quarter Highlights
Net sales growth of 4.8% to $2.2 billion
Reconstructive increased 6.5% as reported, 9.2% constant currency
MedSurg increased 1.5% as reported, 2.6% constant currency
Neurotechnology and Spine increased 7.7% as reported, 10.0% constant currency
Adjusted diluted net earnings per share(1) increased 1.0% to $0.98
Reported diluted net earnings per share decreased 70.7% to $0.27
Cash flow from operations increased 14.4% in the first nine months
"We are pleased with our strong third quarter sales growth of 6.8% in constant currency, and 6.1% excluding currency and acquisitions," stated Kevin A. Lobo, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe these results not only represent gradual improvement in our key markets but also underscore our commitment to delivering above market growth. We are on track to meet our full year adjusted EPS guidance of $4.20 to $4.26."
Consolidated net sales of $2.2 billion increased 4.8% in the quarter compared to the prior year.  Net sales in the quarter grew by 7.1% due to increased unit volume and changes in product mix and 0.7% as a result of acquisitions. Net sales in the quarter were unfavorably impacted by 0.9% due to changes in price and 2.0% due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates on net sales. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, net sales increased 6.1% in constant currency over the prior year.
Reconstructive net sales of $949 million increased 6.5% in the quarter compared to the prior year, as reported, and 9.2% in constant currency.  Net sales in the quarter grew by 9.6% due to increased unit volume and changes in product mix and 1.2% as a result of acquisitions.  Net sales in the quarter were unfavorably impacted by 1.6% due to changes in price and 2.7% due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates on net sales.  Excluding the impact of acquisitions, Reconstructive net sales increased 8.0% in constant currency over the prior year.
MedSurg net sales of $792 million increased 1.5% in the quarter compared to the prior year, as reported, and 2.6% in constant currency.  Net sales in the quarter grew by 2.1% due to increased unit volume and changes in product mix and 0.5% due to changes in price.  Net sales in the quarter were unfavorably impacted by 1.1% due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates on net sales.
Neurotechnology and Spine net sales of $410 million increased 7.7% in the quarter compared to the prior year, as reported, and 10.0% in constant currency.  Net sales in the quarter grew by 11.3% due to increased unit volume and changes in product mix and 0.9% as a result of acquisitions.  Net sales in the quarter were unfavorably impacted by 2.1% due to changes in price and 2.3% due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates on net sales.  Excluding the impact of acquisitions, Neurotechnology and Spine net sales increased 9.1% in constant currency over the prior year.
Reported net earnings of $103 million decreased 70.8% in the quarter compared to the prior year.  Diluted net earnings per share of $0.27 decreased 70.7% in the quarter over the prior year.  Reported net earnings in the quarter include charges of $313 million ($245 million net of tax or $0.64 per diluted share) related to the previously disclosed voluntary recall of Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck hip stems and the recall of the Neptune Waste Management System. The charges for the Rejuvenate and ABG II recall in the quarter bring the total charges recorded for this recall to $700 million.  Reported net earnings in the quarter also include restructuring and related charges of $15 million ($15 million net of taxes or $0.04 per diluted share), acquisition and integration related charges of $6 million ($3 million net of taxes or $0.01 per diluted share) related to the Neurovascular, Surpass and Trauson acquisitions and the expected acquisition of MAKO Surgical Corp., and additional cost of sales for inventory sold in the quarter that was "stepped up" to fair value for $8 million ($6 million net of taxes or $0.02 per diluted share). These charges reduced the reported gross profit margin from 68.8% to 68.3% and the reported operating income margin from 22.8% to 7.0%.
Excluding the charges described above, adjusted net earnings(2) of $373 million increased 0.8% in the quarter compared to the prior year and adjusted diluted net earnings per share(1) of $0.98 increased 1.0% in the quarter compared to the prior year.  Adjusted diluted net earnings per share(1) in the third quarter of 2013 includes approximately $0.03 per diluted share of costs associated with the new Medical Device Excise Tax.
Organic sales growth for the full year 2013 is projected to be in the range of 4.5% to 5.5%. If foreign currency exchange rates hold near current levels, net sales in both the fourth quarter and full year of 2013 is expected to be negatively impacted by approximately 1.5% to 2.0%.
Adjusted diluted net earnings per share(1) for the full year 2013 is projected to be in a range of $4.20 to $4.26.
A reconciliation of reported diluted net earnings per share to adjusted diluted net earnings per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, and other important information, appears below.
A reconciliation of reported net earnings to adjusted net earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, and other important information, appears below.
Conference Call on Thursday, October 17, 2013
As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, to discuss the Company's operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 and provide an operational update.
To participate in the conference call dial (866) 436-9172 (domestic) or (630) 691-2760 (international) and be prepared to provide confirmation number 34454643 to the operator.
A simultaneous webcast of the call will be accessible via the Company's website at www.stryker.com. The call will be archived on this site for 90 days.
A recording of the call will also be available from 7:30 p.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, October 17, 2013, until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, October 24, 2013. To hear this recording you may dial (888) 843-7419 (domestic) or 630-652-3042 (international) and enter the passcode 34454643 #.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains information that includes or is based on forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law that are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: weakening of economic conditions that could adversely affect the level of demand for our products; pricing pressures generally, including cost-containment measures that could adversely affect the price of or demand for our products; changes in foreign exchange markets; legislative and regulatory actions; unanticipated issues arising in connection with clinical studies and otherwise that affect U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of new products; changes in reimbursement levels from third-party payors; a significant increase in product liability claims; the ultimate total cost with respect to the Rejuvenate and ABG II matter; the impact of investigative and legal proceedings and compliance risks; resolution of tax audits; the impact of the federal legislation to reform the United States healthcare system; changes in financial markets; changes in the competitive environment; our ability to integrate acquisitions, including the acquisition of MAKO Surgical Corp.; and our ability to realize anticipated cost savings as a result of workforce reductions and other restructuring activities. Additional information concerning these and other factors are contained in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. We offer a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. For more information about Stryker, please visit www.stryker.com.
For investor inquiries please contact:
Katherine A. Owen, Stryker Corporation, 269-385-2600 or katherine.owen@stryker.com
STRYKER CORPORATION (Unaudited - Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Three Months Nine Months
2013 2012 % Change 2013 2012 % Change
Net sales $ 2,151 $ 2,052 4.8 $ 6,553 $ 6,319 3.7
Cost of sales 682 655 4.1 2,125 2,036 4.4
GROSS PROFIT 1,469 1,397 5.2 4,428 4,283 3.4
% of sales 68.3 % 68.1 % 67.6 % 67.8 %
Research, development & engineering expenses 136 114 19.3 397 342 16.1
Selling general & administrative expenses 1,136 791 43.6 3,067 2,433 26.1
Intangibles amortization 34 30 13.3 102 92 10.9
Restructuring charges 13 12 8.3 36 45 (20.0 )
1,319 947 39.3 3,602 2,912 23.7
OPERATING INCOME 150 450 (66.7 ) 826 1,371 (39.8 )
% of sales 7.0 % 21.9 % 12.6 % 21.7 %
Other income (expense) (13 ) (6 ) 116.7 (45 ) (24 ) 87.5
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 137 444 (69.1 ) 781 1,347 (42.0 )
Income Taxes 34 91 (62.6 ) 161 319 (49.5 )
NET EARNINGS $ 103 $ 353 (70.8 ) $ 620 $ 1,028 (39.7 )
Net earnings per share
Basic $ 0.27 $ 0.93 (71.0 ) $ 1.64 $ 2.70 (39.3 )
Diluted $ 0.27 $ 0.92 (70.7 ) $ 1.62 $ 2.68 (39.6 )
Average shares outstanding
Basic 378.3 380.2 378.7 380.7
Diluted 381.7 382.5 381.8 383.2
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
September December
2013 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,110 $ 1,395
Marketable securities 4,028 2,890
Accounts receivable (net) 1,370 1,430
Inventories 1,404 1,265
Other current assets 1,275 1,168
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 9,187 8,148
Property, plant and equipment (net) 1,036 948
Goodwill and other intangibles (net) 4,142 3,566
Other assets 518 544
TOTAL ASSETS $ 14,883 $ 13,206
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities $ 2,324 $ 1,876
Other liabilities 1,079 987
Long-term debt 2,743 1,746
Shareholders' equity 8,737 8,597
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 14,883 $ 13,206
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Nine Months
2013 2012 2013 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings $ 103 $ 353 $ 620 $ 1,028
Depreciation 42 38 123 115
Intangibles amortization 34 30 102 92
Restructuring charges 14 12 38 45
Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other, net 429 136 331 (219 )
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 622 569 1,214 1,061
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (24 ) (37 ) (686 ) (47 )
(Purchases of) proceeds from sales of marketable securities, net (301 ) (333 ) (1,101 ) 41
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (43 ) (58 ) (139 ) (161 )
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (368 ) (428 ) (1,926 ) (167 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings of debt, net 3 1 1,014 2
Dividends paid (100 ) (81 ) (301 ) (243 )
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (2 ) (19 ) (252 ) (108 )
Other (6 ) (11 ) (8 ) (37 )
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (105 ) (110 ) 453 (386 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (10 ) (1 ) (26 ) 10
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 139 $ 30 $ (285 ) $ 518
STRYKER CORPORATION For the Three Month and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2013 (Unaudited - Millions of Dollars) CONDENSED SALES ANALYSIS
Three Months Nine Months
% Change % Change
2013 2012 As Reported Constant Currency 2013 2012 As Reported Constant Currency
Geographic sales
U.S. $ 1,449 $ 1,360 6.5 6.5 $ 4,348 $ 4,128 5.3 5.3
International 702 692 1.5 7.5 2,205 2,191 0.7 5.2
NET SALES $ 2,151 $ 2,052 4.8 6.8 $ 6,553 $ 6,319 3.7 5.3
Worldwide sales
Reconstructive $ 949 $ 891 6.5 9.2 $ 2,897 $ 2,776 4.3 6.5
MedSurg 792 781 1.5 2.6 2,435 2,388 2.0 2.8
Neurotechnology and Spine 410 380 7.7 10.0 1,221 1,155 5.7 7.7
NET SALES $ 2,151 $ 2,052 4.8 6.8 $ 6,553 $ 6,319 3.7 5.3
SUPPLEMENTAL SALES GROWTH ANALYSIS
Three Months
Percentage Change
U.S. International
2013 2012 As Reported Constant Currency As Reported As Reported Constant Currency
Reconstructive
Knees $ 315 $ 315 - 2.1 3.8 (7.7 ) (1.3 )
Hips 304 288 5.5 9.3 9.3 1.0 9.4
Trauma and Extremities 277 235 18.1 20.4 22.7 13.1 17.8
TOTAL RECONSTRUCTIVE 949 891 6.5 9.2 9.9 1.6 8.2
MedSurg
Instruments 292 303 (3.5 ) (1.9 ) (5.5 ) 2.0 8.3
Endoscopy 279 259 7.3 8.4 10.5 (0.6 ) 3.2
Medical 168 169 (0.1 ) 0.2 3.9 (15.0 ) (13.7 )
TOTAL MEDSURG 792 781 1.5 2.6 2.8 (2.3 ) 2.0
Neurotechnology and Spine
Neurotechnology 227 205 10.9 13.9 14.0 6.1 13.7
Spine 183 175 4.1 5.5 2.6 7.9 12.9
TOTAL NEUROTECHNOLOGY AND SPINE 410 380 7.7 10.0 8.2 6.8 13.4
Nine Months
Percentage Change
U.S. International
2013 2012 As Reported Constant Currency As Reported As Reported Constant Currency
Reconstructive
Knees $ 1,000 $ 996 0.4 1.8 1.7 (2.1 ) 2.2
Hips 931 908 2.5 5.3 6.3 (1.7 ) 4.1
Trauma and Extremities 809 711 13.9 16.3 22.6 5.4 10.1
TOTAL RECONSTRUCTIVE 2,897 2,776 4.3 6.5 7.5 - 5.0
MedSurg
Instruments 919 931 (1.2 ) (0.1 ) (1.9 ) 0.4 4.8
Endoscopy 831 802 3.6 4.4 4.7 1.0 3.8
Medical 522 506 3.3 3.5 4.8 (2.3 ) (1.4 )
TOTAL MEDSURG 2,435 2,388 2.0 2.8 2.6 0.1 3.2
Neurotechnology and Spine
Neurotechnology 675 618 9.3 12.0 12.6 4.5 11.0
Spine 546 537 1.6 2.9 1.8 1.2 5.6
TOTAL NEUROTECHNOLOGY AND SPINE 1,221 1,155 5.7 7.7 7.0 3.3 9.0
Last updated: Oct 17, 2013