ULURU Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ULURU Inc. (NYSE Amex: ULU) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.

For the third quarter of 2010, the Company reported a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.01 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.02 per share, for the same period last year.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company reported a net loss of $4.7 million, or $0.06 per share, compared with a net loss of $7.5 million, or $0.11 per share, for the same period last year.  At September 30, 2010, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $1.3 million, compared with $1.9 million at December 31, 2009.

Commenting on the financial results Kerry P. Gray, President and CEO, stated, "Financial performance is substantially in line with our plan for the quarter.  Revenues from U.S. Altrazeal® sales were below forecasted levels primarily due to a reduction in wholesaler inventory levels, reflecting our ability to supply product immediately on receipt of an order, and reduced hospital patient visits which have returned to normal levels in October.  We continue to closely control our expenses and prioritize our investments to those projects which are expected to yield the highest returns."

Mr. Gray continued, "Substantial progress has been made on many fronts in the third quarter, including:

• Execution of a worldwide animal health distribution agreement;
• Realigning our sales and marketing activities to focus on diabetic foot ulcers, venous ulcers, and geriatric wounds where we have excellent clinical evidence supporting cost effective treatment with Altrazeal®;
• Advancing the product pipeline, including working to resolve issues with our silver product, planning a clinical study with our collagen product, and finalizing plans for our 0.75 gram line extension;
• Successfully completing 150 audits, essential to maintaining our CE Mark approval;
• Expanding and advancing discussions on numerous strategic partnering opportunities;
• Planning for the launch of multiple products in international markets in early 2011; and
• Upgrading our independent sales force and substantially expanding the number of representatives.

We believe that the recent progress that has been made will begin to favorably impact our financial results in the fourth quarter, with the major impact being experienced in 2011."

Operating Results

Revenues

Revenue for the third quarter of 2010 was $62,000, compared to $130,000 for the third quarter of 2009.  The decrease of $68,000 in revenue was due primarily to a decrease of $25,000 in OraDisc™ licensing fees due to an adjustment in revenue amortization and the impact of the divestiture of Zindaclin® technologies in June 2010, which resulted in decreases of $2,000 in licensing and $39,000 in royalties.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2010 were $296,000, including $32,000 in share-based compensation, compared to $376,000, including $31,000 in share-based compensation, for the third quarter of 2009.  The decrease of $80,000 in research and development expenses consisted of decreases in scientific personnel costs of $34,000, regulatory consulting expenses of $11,000, direct research costs of $8,000, and clinical testing expenses for our wound care technologies of $29,000.  

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2010 were $666,000, including $26,000 in share-based compensation, compared to $981,000, including $126,000 in share-based compensation, for the third quarter of 2009.  The decrease of approximately $315,000 in selling, general and administrative expenses reflects the Company's restructured business plan which contributed to a decrease of $164,000 in administrative compensation, lower legal fees of $134,000, lower legal fees related to our patents of $30,000, lower consulting fees of $28,000, a decrease in travel expenses of $15,000, and a decrease of $13,000 in insurance expense.  These expense decreases were partially offset by an increase in director fees of $64,000, a component of share-based compensation.

Other income and Other expenses

Interest and miscellaneous income for the third quarter of 2010 was $4,800 as compared to $6,700 for the third quarter of 2009.  The decrease of $1,900 is attributable to a decrease in interest income due to lower cash balances and interest yields in 2010.

Interest expense for the third quarter of 2010 was $21,000 as compared to $2,000 for the third quarter of 2009.  Interest expense for the third quarter of 2010 consisted of financing costs for our insurance policies and interest costs associated with regulatory fees.  

About ULURU Inc.:

ULURU Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of a portfolio of wound management and oral care products to provide patients and consumers improved clinical outcomes through controlled delivery utilizing its innovative Nanoflex™ Aggregate technology and OraDisc™ transmucosal delivery system. For further information about ULURU Inc., please visit our website at www.uluruinc.com.  For further information about Altrazeal®, please visit our website at www.altrazeal.com.

This press release contains certain statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including but not limited to statements made relating to future financial performance of ULURU Inc. (the "Company"), the anticipated benefits of our marketing strategy being realized in the fourth quarter of 2010 and for 2011, the launch of products in early 2011, the hiring of additional sales representatives, and the establishment of future business partnerships.  When used in this press release, the words "believe," "expect" and "anticipate" and similar expressions may be indicative of forward-looking statements including without limitation statements relating to the regulatory results for our products.  These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of an unanticipated event. Further, management cannot assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.  These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risk factors detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and other reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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