Henry Schein Reports Record Second Quarter Results

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today reported record second quarter financial results.

Net sales for the quarter ended June 27, 2015 were $2.6 billion, an increase of 0.5% compared with the second quarter of 2014.  This consisted of 7.5% growth in local currencies and a 7.0% decline related to foreign currency exchange.  In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 3.9% and acquisition growth was 3.6% (see Exhibit A for details of sales growth).

Net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the second quarter of 2015 was $117.9 million, or $1.40 per diluted share.  Excluding restructuring costs of $7.2 million pretax or $0.06 per diluted share, net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the second quarter of 2015 was $123.2 million or $1.46 per diluted share, an increase of 6.0% and 8.1%, respectively, compared with the second quarter of 2014 (see Exhibit B for reconciliation of GAAP net income and EPS to non-GAAP adjusted net income and EPS).

"Our second quarter financial results were solid with internal sales growth in local currencies in each of our four business groups.  Total sales growth was again negatively impacted by the strength of the U.S. dollar against various foreign currencies, in particular the euro," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein.  "Overall the global markets we serve were healthy during the quarter, and we believe we continued to gain market share.  We are pleased to affirm our guidance range for 2015 adjusted diluted EPS and expect that our restructuring activities will continue to favorably impact our ongoing results."

Dental sales of $1.3 billion declined 3.5%, consisting of 4.5% growth in local currencies and an 8.0% decline related to foreign currency exchange.  However, in local currencies internally generated sales increased 4.1% and acquisition growth was 0.4%.  The 4.1% internal growth in local currencies included 3.7% growth in North America and 4.6% growth internationally.

"In North America, consumable merchandise internal sales growth in local currencies was strong, at 5.4%, and indicates solid patient traffic to dental offices.  Equipment sales and service revenue in local currencies declined 1.9% against a difficult prior-year comparison, as last year's second quarter sales grew nearly 11%," commented Mr. Bergman.  "International consumable merchandise internal sales in local currencies returned to positive growth of 2.0% for the quarter, and international equipment sales and service internal growth in local currencies of 11.8% was at a multi-year high and included the favorable impact of the biennial International Dental Show."

Animal Health sales of $748.6 million declined 0.8%, consisting of 7.9% growth in local currencies and an 8.7% decline related to foreign currency exchange.  In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 0.6% and acquisition growth was 7.3%.  The 0.6% internal growth in local currencies included a 4.1% decline in North America and 4.8% growth internationally.

"Growth in our Animal Health group was aided by strategic acquisitions in North America and internationally.  North America internal results reflect shifts between agency sales and direct sales as well as the impact from changes in our diagnostic product mix.  Normalizing for these two items, North America internal sales growth in local currency was 5.2%," commented Mr. Bergman.  "We recently announced plans to acquire a majority interest in Jorgen Kruuse A/S, thereby expanding our direct presence to Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and also acquired a 50% ownership investment in Maravet, which expands our presence to Romania.  Both of these companies are leading distributors of veterinary supplies in the markets they serve."

Medical sales of $470.5 million increased 16.7%, consisting of 17.7% growth in local currencies and a 1.0% decline related to foreign currency exchange.  In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 9.9% and acquisition growth was 7.8%.

"Internal sales growth in our Medical group continued at a double-digit pace in North America as we made further progress with large group practices and integrated delivery networks.  We recorded sales under our strategic agreement with Cardinal Health as agency sales and as direct sales as we integrate the business," remarked Mr. Bergman.  "Our transaction with Cardinal Health continues on plan with the majority of Cardinal Health acquired customers now successfully transitioned to the Henry Schein platform."

Technology and Value-Added Services sales of $89.5 million increased 0.4%, including 3.3% growth in local currencies and a 2.9% decline related to foreign currency exchange.  In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 2.9% and acquisition growth was 0.4%.

"Technology and Value-Added Services internal sales growth in North America was 2.6% in local currencies and international internal growth was 3.9% in local currencies," commented Mr. Bergman.  "The advanced-technology products and services we offer support our commitment to the efficient delivery of health care services, and provide a platform for sales opportunities across all of our businesses."

Stock Repurchase Plan

The Company announced that it repurchased approximately 267,000 shares of its common stock during the second quarter at an average price of $140.58 per share, or approximately $37.5 million.  The impact of the repurchase of shares on second quarter diluted EPS was immaterial.  At the close of the second quarter, Henry Schein had approximately $187 million authorized for future repurchases of its common stock.

Year-to-Date Results

Net sales for the first half of 2015 were $5.1 billion, an increase of 0.9% compared with the first half of 2014.  This consisted of 7.5% growth in local currencies and a decline of 6.6% related to foreign currency exchange.  In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 4.4% and acquisition growth was 3.1%.

Net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the first half of 2015 was $221.4 million, or $2.62 per diluted share.  Excluding restructuring costs of $14.1 million pretax or $0.12 per diluted share, net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the first half of 2015 was $231.6 million or $2.74 per diluted share, an increase of 6.1% and 8.3%, respectively, compared with the first half of 2014.

2015 EPS Guidance

Henry Schein today affirms 2015 financial guidance, as follows:

• For 2015 the Company expects adjusted diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. to be $5.90 to $6.00, which represents growth of 8% to 10% compared with 2014.
• This 2015 guidance excludes restructuring costs of approximately $0.29 to $0.33 per diluted share related to a previously announced corporate initiative to rationalize the Company's operations and provide significant expense efficiencies.
• Guidance for 2015 adjusted diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. is for current continuing operations as well as completed or previously announced acquisitions, and does not include the impact of potential future acquisitions, if any.

Second Quarter Conference Call Webcast

The Company will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter financial results today, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.  Individual investors are invited to listen to the conference call through Henry Schein's website at www.henryschein.com.  In addition, a replay will be available beginning shortly after the call has ended.

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the S&P 500® and the NASDAQ 100® indexes, Henry Schein employs more than 18,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than one million customers.

The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 100,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 150,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 30 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $10.4 billion in 2014, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 16 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein and @HenrySchein on Twitter.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

In accordance with the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we provide the following cautionary remarks regarding important factors that, among others, could cause future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, expectations and assumptions expressed or implied herein.  All forward-looking statements made by us are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance.  These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance and achievements or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These statements are identified by the use of such terms as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "anticipate" or other comparable terms.  A full discussion of our operations and financial condition, including factors that may affect our business and future prospects, is contained in documents we have filed with the SEC and will be contained in all subsequent periodic filings we make with the SEC. These documents identify in detail important risk factors that could cause our actual performance to differ materially from current expectations.

Risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current and historical results include, but are not limited to: effects of a highly competitive market; our dependence on third parties for the manufacture and supply of our products; our dependence upon sales personnel, customers, suppliers and manufacturers; our dependence on our senior management; fluctuations in quarterly earnings; risks from expansion of customer purchasing power and multi-tiered costing structures; possible increases in the cost of shipping our products or other service issues with our third-party shippers; general global macroeconomic conditions; disruptions in financial markets; possible volatility of the market price of our common stock; changes in the health care industry; implementation of health care laws; failure to comply with regulatory requirements and data privacy laws; risks associated with our global operations; transitional challenges associated with acquisitions and joint ventures, including the failure to achieve anticipated synergies; financial risks associated with acquisitions and joint ventures; litigation risks; the dependence on our continued product development, technical support and successful marketing in the technology segment; risks from challenges associated with the emergence of potential increased competition by third party online commerce sites; risks from disruption to our information systems; certain provisions in our governing documents that may discourage third-party acquisitions of us; and changes in tax legislation. The order in which these factors appear should not be construed to indicate their relative importance or priority. 

We caution that these factors may not be exhaustive and that many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict.  Accordingly, any forward-looking statements contained herein should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results.  We undertake no duty and have no obligation to update forward-looking statements.

Note: Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Note: Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Note: Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

This non-GAAP comparison is being presented in order to provide a more comparable basis for analysis.  Earnings per share numbers may not sum due to rounding.

SOURCE Henry Schein, Inc.