EXAC Exactech, Inc. (delisted)

Strong Double Digit Extremities Revenue Growth Continues Above Expectations

Exactech, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXAC), a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products for hip, knee, shoulder, spine and biologic materials, announced today revenue of $63.3 million for the first quarter of 2014, a 7% increase over $59.3 million in the first quarter of 2013. Net income was $4.2 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to $3.9 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the same quarter a year ago.

First Quarter Segment Performance

• Knee implant revenue was constant at $20.6 million
• Extremity implant revenue increased 25% to $19.7 million
• Hip implant revenue increased 3% to $10.8 million
• Biologic and Spine revenue decreased 4% to $5.8 million
• Other revenue decreased 3% to $6.4 million

Management Comment

Exactech CEO and President David Petty said, “Driven by continuing strong double digit growth in extremities revenue, we recorded our strongest quarter ever. Worldwide sales rose 7% to $63.3 million. U.S. sales were up 7% to $41.6 million compared with $39.0 million in the first quarter a year ago. International sales increased 6% to $21.7 million. U.S. sales represented 66% of total sales and international sales were 34% of the total. On a constant currency basis, international sales increased 7% and worldwide sales grew 7% for the quarter. As our extremity revenues continued to exceed our expectations, we also were pleased with the international performance of our hip segment."

Chief Financial Officer Jody Phillips said, “Gross margins increased to 71% from 69% for the first quarter a year ago primarily due to continued focus on manufacturing cost reductions as well as the pricing impact of stronger European currencies. Total operating expenses for the quarter increased 10% to $38.0 million and as a percentage of sales increased to 60% from 58% for the first quarter of 2013. General and administrative expenses increased 14% in the first quarter to $5.8 million from $5.1 million and Sales and marketing expenses increased 10% to $23.7 million. An extensive review of our global compliance programs contributed to increases in both G&A and S&M expenses. Research and development expenses increased 9% to $4.2 million during the first quarter reflecting ongoing significant investment in our new product pipeline. We are encouraged we were able to deliver operating margin and net income expansion considering these investments."

Looking forward, Exactech updated its 2014 revenue guidance to $247-$254 million and its diluted EPS target to $1.19 – $1.24. For the second quarter ending June 30, 2014, the company said it anticipates revenues of $62 - $64 million and diluted EPS of $0.29-$0.31. The foregoing statements regarding targets for the quarter and full year are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. These are the company’s targets, not predictions of actual performance.

The financial statements are below.

Conference Call

The company has scheduled a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22. The call will cover the company’s first quarter results. Chairman Bill Petty will open the conference call with the introduction of CEO David Petty. After opening statements a question-and-answer session will follow.

To participate in the call, dial 1-877-941-4774 any time after 9:50 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, April 22nd. International and local callers should dial 1-480-629-9760. A live webcast of the call will be available at http://www.hawkassociates.com/profile/exac.cfm or http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=108647. This call will be archived for approximately 90 days.

About Exactech

Based in Gainesville, Fla., Exactech develops and markets orthopaedic implant devices, related surgical instruments and biologic materials and services to hospitals and physicians. The company manufactures many of its orthopaedic devices at its Gainesville facility. Exactech’s orthopaedic products are used in the restoration of bones and joints that have deteriorated as a result of injury or diseases such as arthritis. Exactech markets its products in the United States, in addition to more than 30 markets in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Additional information about Exactech, Inc. can be found at http://www.exac.com. Copies of Exactech’s press releases, SEC filings, current price quotes and other valuable information for investors may be found at http://www.exac.com and http://www.hawkassociates.com.

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This release contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which represent the company’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events of the company’s financial performance. These forward-looking statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the effect of competitive pricing, the company’s dependence on the ability of third party manufacturers to produce components on a basis which is cost-effective to the company, market acceptance of the company’s products and the effects of government regulation. Results actually achieved may differ materially from expected results included in these statements.

  EXACTECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands)     (unaudited)   (audited) March 31, December 31,   2014   2013 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,279 $ 6,011 Trade receivables, net of allowances of $918 and $993 47,520 59,109 Prepaid expenses and other assets, net 4,028 2,865 Income taxes receivable 216 1,331 Inventories, current 72,205 71,590 Deferred tax assets   1,694   1,653 Total current assets 136,942 142,559   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: Land 2,215 2,215 Machinery and equipment 35,560 35,439 Surgical instruments 98,959 95,902 Furniture and fixtures 4,551 4,200 Facilities 19,193 19,187 Projects in process   753   852 Total property and equipment 161,231 157,795 Accumulated depreciation   (80,146 )   (76,127 ) Net property and equipment 81,085 81,668   OTHER ASSETS: Deferred financing and deposits, net 969 870 Non-current inventory 11,624 11,100 Product licenses and designs, net 9,134 9,457 Patents and trademarks, net 1,928 2,005 Customer relationships, net 555 669 Goodwill   13,514   13,514 Total other assets   37,724   37,615 TOTAL ASSETS $ 255,751 $ 261,842   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 16,384 $ 16,254 Income taxes payable 1,037 39 Accrued expenses 9,946 10,974 Other current liabilities 250 250 Current portion of long-term debt   3,000   3,000 Total current liabilities 30,617 30,517   LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Deferred tax liabilities 3,839 4,200 Line of credit - 10,732 Long-term debt, net of current portion 22,500 23,250 Other long-term liabilities   601   719 Total long-term liabilities   26,940   38,901 Total liabilities 57,557 69,418   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES   SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: Common stock 136 136 Additional paid-in capital 70,979 69,175 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (4,134 ) (3,902 ) Retained earnings   131,213   127,015 Total shareholders’ equity   198,194   192,424   TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 255,751 $ 261,842    

EXACTECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)     Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2014 2013 NET SALES $ 63,258 $ 59,301   COST OF GOODS SOLD   18,634   18,590 Gross profit 44,624 40,711   OPERATING EXPENSES: Sales and marketing 23,713 21,524 General and administrative 5,785 5,096 Research and development 4,193 3,850 Depreciation and amortization   4,322   4,175 Total operating expenses 38,013 34,645         INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 6,611 6,066   OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): Interest income 3 1 Other income 24 29 Interest expense (347 ) (283 ) Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)   313   (462 ) Total other expenses (7 ) (715 )         INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 6,604 5,351   PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   2,406   1,494 NET INCOME $ 4,198 $ 3,857   BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 0.31 $ 0.29   DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 0.30 $ 0.29   SHARES - BASIC 13,596 13,355   SHARES - DILUTED 13,907 13,523  

Exactech, Inc.Investor contactsJody Phillips, 352-377-1140Chief Financial OfficerorHawk AssociatesJulie Marshall or Frank Hawkins, 305-451-1888exactech@hawkassociates.com