Form 8-K CUTERA INC For: Feb 05

February 5, 2015 4:03 PM EST

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section�13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

February 5, 2015

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)


Cutera, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware

000-50644

77-0492262

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

3240 Bayshore Blvd.

Brisbane, California 94005

(Address of principal executive offices)

(415) 657-5500

(Registrants telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Item�2.02.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 5, 2015, we are issuing a press release and holding a conference call regarding our financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

This information shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section�18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item�9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits.

Exhibit�No.

��

Description

99.1

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Press Release of Cutera, Inc. dated as of February�5, 2015.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

CUTERA, INC.

Date: February�5, 2015

/s/ KEVIN P. CONNORS

Kevin P. Connors

President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACTS:

Cutera, Inc.

Ron Santilli

Chief Financial Officer

415-657-5500

Investor Relations

John Mills

Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.

646-277-1254

[email protected]

Cutera Reports Fourth Quarter 2014 Results

U.S. Revenue Grew 33%, Compared to Prior Year, Driven by Sales of enlighten" and excel HR"

BRISBANE, California, February 5, 2015 Cutera, Inc. (NASDAQ: CUTR), a leading provider of laser and other energy-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014.

Key financial measures and operating highlights for the fourth quarter of 2014 were as follows:

Revenue increased 15% to $25.5 million, compared to the same period last year, driven by 33% growth in the U.S. resulting primarily from our recently launched new products  enlighten and excel HR.

Gross margin, was 54% and included $1.1 million of non-recurring, non-cash, charge. Excluding the non-recurring charges, on a Non-GAAP adjusted basis, gross margin was 59%.

Net loss on a GAAP basis was $1.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, and this includes $1.4 million of the following non-recurring charges:

-

$1.1 million non-cash impairment charge relating to a previous acquisition

-

$346,000 of legal fees for an un-anticipated legal matter.

Net loss on a Non-GAAP basis, after excluding the previously mentioned $1.4 million non-recurring charges, was $177,000, or $0.01 per share. This loss includes $1.3 million of non-cash expenses related to stock-based compensation, depreciation and intangible amortization.

Cash generated from operations: $468,000.

Cash and investments balance: $81.1 million.

Enlighten FDA 510(k) clearance for tattoo removal, the only cleared dual-wavelength, dual pulse width, product on the market. This was the second FDA cleared indication.

Commenced commercial shipments of enlighten in December, 2014.


Kevin Connors, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cutera, stated, We are pleased with the revenue growth and improved financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2014. We believe our recent new product introductions, combined with our recently augmented commercial leadership, are driving improved operating performance. Gross margin was negatively impacted by higher than expected manufacturing ramp-up and other interim costs for our recently launched products. We anticipate cost structure improvements of these products in 2015.

In 2014, we made several strategic investments in our global sales and marketing functions, including sales force expansion. In 2015, we expect to achieve higher revenue growth, while leveraging our sales and marketing expenses as we anticipate productivity improvements. Our research and development team delivered two new platforms in 2014, which represents a product launch milestone for the Company. We maintain our commitment to continued investments in product and clinical innovation that drive exciting new product introductions.

Mr. Connors concluded, While there are certain unpredictable factors that may impact our global business, including volatile currency concerns, we believe the market for aesthetic light-and-energy-based-systems is a healthy and an expanding market.

Conference Call

The conference call to discuss these results is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. PST (5:00 p.m. EST) on February 5, 2015. Participating in the call will be Kevin Connors, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ron Santilli, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet hosted at the Investor Relations section of Cutera's website at www.cutera.com, and will be archived online within one hour of its completion through 8:59 p.m. PST (11:59 p.m. EST) on February 19, 2015. In addition, you may call 1-877-705-6003 to listen to the live broadcast.

Non-GAAP Income Statement Measures (Unaudited)

*To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP, Cutera has provided below Non-GAAP income statement measures for gross profit, operating expenses, loss from operations, net loss and loss per share. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The Non-GAAP income statement measures included in this press release exclude a non-cash charge for the impairment of separately identified intangible assets and inventories relating to a previous acquisition; and non-recurring legal fees for a litigation matter in the fourth quarter of 2014. After excluding these expenses, management believes that the adjusted financial results are more reflective of our ongoing operations as well as comparable to similar measures used by other companies.


About Cutera, Inc.

Brisbane, California-based Cutera is a leading provider of laser and other energy-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide. Since 1998, Cutera has been developing innovative, easy-to-use products that enable physicians and other qualified practitioners to offer safe and effective aesthetic treatments to their patients. For more information, call 1-888-4CUTERA or visit www.cutera.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning Cutera's ability to increase revenue, reduce expenses, make productivity improvements, develop and commercialize existing and new products and applications, grow the Companys market share, and realize benefits from additional investment and statements regarding long-term prospects and opportunities in the laser and other energy-based equipment aesthetic market are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current, preliminary expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause Cutera's actual results to differ materially from the statements contained herein. Potential risks and uncertainties that could affect Cutera's business and cause its financial results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements include those related to the Companys efforts to improve sales productivity, hire and retain qualified sales representatives, improve revenue growth and profitability through leveraging operating expenses; the Companys ability to successfully develop and launch new products and applications and market them to both its installed base and new customers; the length of the sales cycle process; unforeseen events and circumstances relating to the Companys operations; government regulatory actions; and those other factors described in the section entitled, Risk Factors in its most recent Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3rd, 2014. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Cutera undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they were made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Cutera's financial performance for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014, as discussed in this release, is preliminary and unaudited, and subject to adjustment.


CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

2014

2014

2013

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 9,803 $ 11,377 $ 16,242

Marketable investments

71,343 69,321 66,831

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable investments

81,146 80,698 83,073

Accounts receivable, net

11,137 8,736 9,679

Inventories

10,988 11,106 9,006

Deferred tax asset

26 29 31

Other current assets and prepaid expenses

1,591 1,947 1,507

Total current assets

104,888 102,516 103,296

Property and equipment, net

1,461 1,301 1,362

Deferred tax asset, net of current portion

269 316 329

Intangibles, net

595 1,438 2,019

Goodwill

1,339 1,339 1,339

Other long-term assets

361 13 324

Total assets

$ 108,913 $ 106,923 $ 108,669

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$ 3,083 $ 2,718 $ 1,820

Accrued liabilities

11,007 8,975 9,328

Deferred revenue

8,898 8,745 7,494

Total current liabilities

22,988 20,438 18,642

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

4,346 4,596 4,340

Income tax liability

145 151 108

Other long-term liabilities

926 1,029 1,314

Total liabilities

28,405 26,214 24,404

Stockholders equity:

Stockholders' equity

80,508 80,709 84,265

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$ 108,913 $ 106,923 $ 108,669


CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

2014

2014

2013

Net revenue

$ 25,499 $ 18,726 $ 22,239

Cost of revenue

11,679 7,935 9,202

Gross profit

13,820 10,791 13,037

Gross margin %

54 % 58 % 59 %

Operating expenses:

Sales and marketing

9,356 7,805 7,804

Research and development

2,649 2,628 2,438

General and administrative

3,407 2,897 3,135

Total operating expenses

15,412 13,330 13,377

Loss from operations

(1,592 ) (2,539 ) (340 )

Interest and other income, net

8  105

Loss before income taxes

(1,584 ) (2,539 ) (235 )

Provision for income taxes

41 97 43

Net loss

$ (1,625 ) $ (2,636 ) $ (278 )

Net loss per share:

Basic and diluted

$ (0.11 ) $ (0.18 ) $ (0.02 )

Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:

Basic and diluted

14,425 14,334 14,016


CUTERA, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP INCOME STATEMENT MEASURES

TO NON-GAAP INCOME STATEMENT MEASURES

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended 12/31/2014

GAAP

Adjustments

Non-GAAP

As Adjusted*

Net revenue

$ 25,499 $  $ 25,499

Cost of revenue

11,679 (1,102 )

(a)

10,577

Gross profit

13,820 1,102 14,922

Gross margin %

54 % 59 %

Operating expenses:

Sales and marketing

9,356  9,356

Research and development

2,649  2,649

General and administrative

3,407 (346 )

(b)

3,061

Total operating expenses

15,412 (346 ) 15,066

Income (loss) from operations

(1,592 ) 1,448 (144 )

Interest and other income, net

8  8

Income (loss) before income taxes

(1,584 ) 1,448 (136 )

Provision for income taxes

41 

(c)

41

Net income (loss)

$ (1,625 ) $ 1,448 $ (177 )

Net loss per share:

Basic and diluted

$ (0.11 ) $ 0.10 $ (0.01 )

Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:

Basic and diluted

14,425 14,425 14,425

a) Adjustments of $1,102,000 included a non-cash charge of $650,000 for the impairment of separately identified intangible assets and a $452,000 write down of inventories related to a prior acquisition.

b) Adjustment of $346,000 related to non-recurring legal fees associated with a litigation.

c) There was no impact to the Company's income tax provision relating to the aforementioned adjustments given the Company carries a full valuation allowance against its U.S. federal and state net deferred tax assets.

* Fiscal fourth quarter 2014 Non-GAAP pro-forma results, exclude the effect of the aforementioned adjustments.


CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

2014

2014

2013

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$ (1,625 ) $ (2,636 ) $ (278 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Stock-based compensation

1,001 980 740

Depreciation and amortization

347 329 331

Impairment of intangible assets

650  

Other

(16 ) 129 200

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(2,305 ) (1,234 ) (2,204 )

Inventories

118 (1,076 ) 1,415

Accounts payable

365 690 (280 )

Accrued liabilities

2,035 1,500 1,506

Deferred revenue

(97 ) 202 1,244

Other

(5 ) (146 ) 141

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

468 (1,262 ) 2,815

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisition of property, equipment and software

(344 ) (107 ) (24 )

Disposal of property and equipment

  63

Acquisition of intangible

  (155 )

Net change in marketable investments

(2,099 ) 1,226 239

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(2,443 ) 1,119 123

Cash flows from financing activities:

Repurchases of common stock

  (2,408 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan

436 655 589

Payments on capital lease obligations

(35 ) (37 ) (37 )

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

401 618 (1,856 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(1,574 ) 475 1,082

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

11,377 10,902 15,160

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 9,803 $ 11,377 $ 16,242


CUTERA, INC.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(in thousands, except percentage data)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

% Change

Q4

Q3

Q4

Q4 '14 Vs.

Q4 '14 Vs

2014

2014

2013

Q3 '14

Q4 '13

Revenue By Geography:

United States

$ 13,761 $ 7,607 $ 10,338 +81 % +33 %

International

11,738 11,119 11,901 +6 % -1 %
$ 25,499 $ 18,726 $ 22,239 +36 % +15 %

International as a percentage of total revenue

46 % 59 % 54 %

Revenue By Product Category:

Products and upgrades

$ 19,334 $ 12,922 $ 15,703 +50 % +23 %

Service

4,532 4,317 4,390 +5 % +3 %

Titan and truSculpt hand piece refills

844 824 1,044 +2 % -19 %

Dermal fillers and cosmeceuticals

789 663 1,102 +19 % -28 %
$ 25,499 $ 18,726 $ 22,239 +36 % +15 %



Three Months Ended

Q4

Q3

Q4

2014

2014

2013

Pre-tax Stock-Based Compensation Expense:

Cost of revenue

$ 144 $ 145 $ 154

Sales and marketing

227 195 165

Research and development

175 167 104

General and administrative

455 473 317
$ 1,001 $ 980 $ 740


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