Angeion
Corporation Reports 17%
Third Quarter Revenue Growth
During Quarter, Company Settled ICD Claim with ELA
Medical;
Court Ruled Medmarc Breached “Duty to Defend”
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (September 9, 2005) — Angeion Corporation (NASDAQ
SC: ANGN) today reported results for its third quarter ended July 31,
2005. Total revenue increased by 17.3 percent to $6.1 million for the
three months ended July 31, 2005 compared to $5.2 million for the same
period in 2004. The net loss for the three months ended July 31, 2005
was $268,000, or $0.07 per share, compared to a net loss of $488,000,
or $0.14 per share, for the same period in 2004. For the nine months
ended July 31, 2005, total revenue increased 16.7 percent to $17.1 million
from $14.7 million for the same period in 2004. The net loss for the
nine months ended July 31, 2005 was $1.2 million, or $0.34 per share,
compared to a net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.58 per share, for the
same period in 2004. The net losses for the three and nine months ended
July 31, 2005 included a $191,000 loss from discontinued operations
compared to a $350,000 loss from discontinued operations for the nine
months ended July 31, 2004. Overall increases in operating expenses
reflect planned investments in sales and marketing programs to support
the growth in all of the Company’s products.
“There were a few notable events that occurred this quarter,
each of which will have an impact on our business going forward,”
commented Rodney A. Young, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Angeion Corporation. “We are pleased our revenue trend continues
to show year over year improvement in both our cardiorespiratory and
New Leaf health & fitness markets. As a result of our revenue growth,
our margins for the third quarter of 2005 showed an improvement of 5.1%,”
continued Young.
“In addition to positive revenue growth and margin improvement,
also significant was the progress we made regarding our legacy issues
surrounding the ELA litigation,” Young stated. “On June
30, 2005 we settled our matter with ELA, and on August 25, 2005, the
Judge’s Order concurred with our original position that Medmarc
was required to defend Angeion in this matter with ELA. This very positive
news is important as we get closer to eliminating this challenge and
distraction,” concluded Young.
A detailed discussion of the Company’s financial position and
results of operations is contained in the Company’s Form 10-KSB
for the year ended October 31, 2004 and Forms 10-QSB for the quarters
ended January 31, 2005, April 30, 2005 and July 31, 2005.
Founded in 1986, Angeion Corporation acquired Medical Graphics (www.medgraphics.com)
in December 1999. Medical Graphics develops, manufactures and markets
non-invasive cardiorespiratory diagnostic systems for the management
and improvement of cardiorespiratory health. The Company has also introduced
a line of health and fitness products, many of which are derived from
Medical Graphics’ cardiorespiratory product technologies. These
products, marketed under the New Leaf Health and Fitness brand (www.newleaffitness.com),
help consumers effectively manage their weight and improve their fitness.
They are marketed to the consumer primarily through personal training
studios, health and fitness clubs and other exercise facilities. For
more information about Angeion, visit www.angeion.com.
The discussion above contains forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and
uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially depending on a variety
of factors, including (i) the Company’s ability to successfully
operate its Medical Graphics business including, its ability to develop,
improve and update its cardiorespiratory diagnostic products, (ii) the
Company’s ability to successfully introduce its New Leaf Health
& Fitness products, (iii) the Company’s ability to successfully
defend itself from product liability claims related to its Medical Graphics
products and claims associated with its prior cardiac stimulation products,
(iv) the Company's ability to successfully resolve all issues in connection
with the Company’s product liability insurance coverage; (v) the
Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property, and (vi)
the Company’s dependence on third-party vendors. Additional information
with respect to the risks and uncertainties faced by the Company may
be found in, and the prior discussion is qualified in its entirety by,
the other risk factors that are described from time to time in Angeion's
Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including but not limited
to the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended October 31, 2004,
and subsequently filed reports.
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