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IRIDEX Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

 

Third Consecutive Profitable Quarter

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IRIDEX Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2009 ended October 3, 2009.

For the third quarter of 2009, the Company recorded a net profit of $0.6 million or $0.07 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $0.2 million or $(0.03) per diluted share for the third quarter of 2008. Revenue for the third quarter of 2009 was $10.4 million, a 13.2% decrease from the $12.0 million reported for the third quarter of 2008. However, gross margins improved to 49.2% from 41.6% and cash generated from operations was $2.4 million compared to a decrease of $0.9 million.

"Our cash generation remains excellent, we have generated $5.2 million in cash from operations for the year to date and our cash balance now stands at $7.9 million and we have reduced our debt from $6.0 million to $3.5 million" stated Mr. Theodore A. Boutacoff, President and CEO. "We continue to see the benefits of creating a very efficient and scalable business."

"We have recorded our third consecutive quarter of profitability which is an outstanding achievement given the current economy. Of particular note, we have been profitable at the operating income level for three consecutive quarters, generating $1.0 million in operating income this quarter and $1.7 million year to date. Although our revenues were down, the majority of the decrease was in our aesthetics and OEM businesses and we were pleased to see a rebound in demand for ophthalmology systems domestically. Our margins have improved and we are controlling our operating expenses well."

"Looking forward, the outlook for our business is improving. We had a very successful American Academy of Ophthalmology where we introduced two new products; the Dual Port IQ 532 green laser system and the Modular Multi-wavelength laser solution. In addition, our recently introduced IQ 577 yellow laser was featured in a number of physician presentations which outlined the significant clinical and patient benefits of the product. We believe these products and their acceptance, together with other initiatives we are undertaking, provide us with growth opportunities for 2010."

Conference Call

IRIDEX management will conduct a conference call later today, Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties may access the live conference call via telephone by dialing (888) 561-1721 (U.S.) or (480) 629-9868 (International) and quoting Conference ID 4181294, or by visiting the Company's website at www.iridex.com. A telephone replay will be available beginning on Thursday, November 12, 2009 through Thursday, November 19, 2009 by dialing (800) 406-7325 (U.S.) or (303) 590-3030 (International) and entering Access Code 4181294. In addition, later today an archived version of the webcast will be available on the Company's website at www.iridex.com.

About IRIDEX

IRIDEX Corporation was founded in 1989 and is a worldwide leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and versatile laser-based medical systems and delivery devices. We provide solutions for multiple specialties, including ophthalmology, dermatology and otolaryngology. We maintain a deep commitment to the success of our customers, with comprehensive technical, clinical, and service support programs. IRIDEX is dedicated to a standard of excellence, offering superior technology for superior results. IRIDEX products are sold in the United States through a direct sales force and internationally through a combination of a direct sales force and a network of approximately 100 independent distributors into 107 countries. For further information, visit the Company's website at http://www.iridex.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, relating to the Company's products, growth strategy and prospects. Please see a detailed description of these and other risks contained in our Quarterly Report on From 10-Q for the quarter ended October 3, 2009 and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009, each of which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date and will not be updated.

                                IRIDEX Corporation
                 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
                       (In thousands, except per share data)
                                    (unaudited)

                             Three Months Ended         Nine Months Ended
                          October 3,  September 27,  October 3,  September 27,
                            2009           2008        2009           2008
                            ----           ----        ----           ----

    Revenues              $10,400        $11,987     $31,649        $36,383
    Cost of revenues        5,278          6,997      16,650         21,257
                            -----          -----      ------         ------
        Gross profit        5,122          4,990      14,999         15,126

    Operating expenses:
      Research and
       development            888            972       2,635          2,995
      Sales and
       marketing            2,204          2,732       6,766          8,011
      General and
       administrative       1,061          1,516       3,867          5,345
                            -----          -----       -----          -----
        Total
         operating
         expenses           4,153          5,220      13,268         16,351

                              ---           ----       -----         ------
    Income (loss)
     from operations          969           (230)      1,731         (1,225)
      Legal
       settlement               -              -         800            800
      Interest and
       other expense,
       net                    (64)           (54)       (197)          (426)
                              ---            ---        ----           ----
    Income (loss)
     before income
     taxes                    905           (284)      2,334           (851)
      Provision for
       (benefit from)
       income taxes           259            (35)        266             16
                              ---            ---         ---            ---
    Net income (loss)        $646          $(249)     $2,068          $(867)
                             ====          =====      ======          =====


    Net income (loss)
     per share - basic
      and diluted           $0.07         $(0.03)      $0.23         $(0.10)
                            =====         ======       =====         ======

    Shares used in
     computing net
     income (loss) per
     share - basic          8,845          8,824       8,845          8,824
                            =====          =====       =====          =====
    Shares used in
     computing net
     income (loss) per
     share - diluted        8,900          8,824       9,003          8,824
                            =====          =====       =====          =====

                                IRIDEX Corporation
                       Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                  (In thousands)
                                    (unaudited)

                                                     October 3,  January 3,
                                                        2009        2009
                                                        ----        ----
                        Assets                       (unaudited)
                        ------
    Current Assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                         $7,884      $5,307
      Accounts receivable, net                           7,148       8,199
      Inventories, net                                   9,666      11,644
      Prepaids and other current assets                    489         540
                                                           ---         ---
        Total current assets                            25,187      25,690
      Property and equipment, net                          547         832
      Other intangible assets, net                       1,233       1,474
      Other long term assets                               357         229
                                                           ---         ---
        Total assets                                    27,324      28,225
                                                        ======      ======


         Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
         ------------------------------------
    Current Liabilities:
      Accounts payable                                  $1,314      $2,415
      Bank line of credit                                3,500       6,000
      Accrued compensation                               2,157       1,729
      Accrued expenses                                   2,147       2,249
      Accrued warranty                                   1,168       1,345
      Deferred revenue                                   2,713       2,741
                                                         -----       -----
        Total current liabilities                       12,999      16,479
                                                        ------      ------


    Stockholders' Equity:
      Convertible preferred stock                            5           5
      Common Stock                                          89          89
      Additional paid-in capital                        39,657      39,105
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss                (233)       (192)
      Treasury stock, at cost                             (430)       (430)
      Accumulated deficit                              (24,763)    (26,831)
                                                       -------     -------
        Total stockholders' equity                      14,325      11,746
                                                        ------      ------
        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity     $27,324     $28,225
                                                       =======     =======

SOURCE IRIDEX Corporation