Form 8-K

 

 

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

May 5, 2011

 

 

IRIDEX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   0-27598   77-0210467

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1212 Terra Bella Avenue

Mountain View, California 94043

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(650) 940-4700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 5, 2011, IRIDEX Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release discussing its financial results for its first fiscal quarter of 2011 which ended April 2, 2011. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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   Press Release dated May 5, 2011.


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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

  IRIDEX CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ THEODORE A. BOUTACOFF

 

Theodore A. Boutacoff

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 5, 2011


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1   Press Release dated May 5, 2011.
Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    LOGO

IRIDEX Reports Growing Revenue and Profits in

2011 First Quarter

Announces Stock Repurchase Program

Mountain View, Calif. – May 5, 2011…IRIDEX Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX) today reported that growing demand for new products and consumables drove sales and improved financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2011.

 

 

Earnings increased 17% to $0.6 million or $0.06 per diluted share, up from $0.5 million or $0.05 per diluted share reported in the first quarter 2010.

 

 

Direct ophthalmology sales grew 10%.

 

 

Total sales increased to $11.2 million in the first quarter 2011, up 4% from $10.8 million in the prior year period.

 

 

Management reaffirmed its goal of growth from existing ophthalmology business lines being at least 10% for 2011, with any growth from acquisitions additive to that rate.

“The first quarter results marked a great start to the year as we met or exceeded our internal goals in almost all commercial categories. Our direct ophthalmology business grew 10% in the first quarter as we saw an uptick in both capital equipment and growth in consumable sales,” stated Theodore A. Boutacoff, President and CEO. “We also continue to see growing academic and clinical interest in our MicroPulseTM technology, which customers are using to perform tissue sparing laser photocoagulation procedures.”

“Furthermore, today we announced that the board approved a $2 million share repurchase program. We see this as an additional tactic in our overall goal of increasing shareholder value and follows on from our recent purchase of the remaining 76,000 shares held by American Medical Systems Holding, Inc.”

Guidance for second quarter of fiscal year 2011: revenue between $10.7 million and $11.0 million representing an 8% to 11% increase over Q2 2010, gross margins between 46% and 49% and operating expenses between $4.5 million and $4.7 million.

2011 First Quarter Business Highlights

 

   

IRIDEX was granted U.S. Patent No. 7,909,816, “Directional Probe Treatment Apparatus.” The patent applies to Stepped Angled EndoProbe® laser handpieces, the Company’s best-selling class of consumable products and the basis for additional products planned for launch in the coming periods.


   

Results of a new study were published that compares the benefits of MicroPulse photocoagulation technology, similar to that used in the new generation IRIDEX lasers, over the standard-of-care protocol for the treatment of eyes with diabetic macular edema (DME). The results indicated that treating using MicroPulse mode was as effective as the standard-of-care protocol in treating DME but with the added advantages of causing no localized laser scars and significantly improving visual acuity. DME affects an estimated 2 million people in the U.S.

 

   

Company approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to purchase in open market or privately negotiated transactions, up to $2,000,000 worth of our Common Stock, from time to time during the next 12 months.

 

   

Company launched a formal program of corporate outreach focused on investor and media audiences. Activities during the period included a presentation at the Roth Capital Investor Conference, investor/analyst roadshows, and trade/general media outreach activities.

Conference Call

IRIDEX management will conduct a conference call later today, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties may access the live conference call via telephone by dialing (877) 941-1466 (U.S.) or (480) 629-9868 (International) and quoting Conference ID 4435858, or by visiting the Company’s website at www.iridex.com. A telephone replay will be available beginning on Thursday, May 5, 2011 through Thursday, May 12, 2011 by dialing (800) 406-7325 (U.S.) or (303) 590-3030 (International) and entering Access Code 4435858. 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 strategic plans, growth initiatives, new products and projected 2011 financial results. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. Please see a detailed description of these and other risks contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011 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.

 

Company Contact:    Investor Relations Contact:
Jim Mackaness    Matt Clawson
Chief Financial Officer    Allen & Caron
650-940-4700    949-474-4300
   matt@allencaron.com

TABLES FOLLOW


IRIDEX Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited, In thousands except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 2,      April 3,  
     2011      2010  

Revenues

   $ 11,212       $ 10,758   

Cost of revenues

     5,974         5,533   
                 

Gross profit

     5,238         5,225   

Operating expenses:

     

Research and development

     964         1,027   

Sales and marketing

     2,457         2,338   

General and administrative

     1,205         1,257   
                 

Total operating expenses

     4,626         4,622   
                 

Income from operations

     612         603   

Interest and other income (expense), net

     52         (62
                 

Income before provision for income taxes

     664         541   

Provision for income taxes

     98         56   
                 

Net income

   $ 566       $ 485   
                 

Net income per share - basic

   $ 0.06       $ 0.05   
                 

Net income per share - diluted

   $ 0.06       $ 0.05   
                 

Shares used in computing net income per share - basic

     8,964         8,850   
                 

Shares used in computing net income per share - diluted

     10,215         9,991   
                 


IRIDEX Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except for share data)

 

     April 2,     January 1,  
     2011     2011  
     (unaudited)        
Assets     

Current Assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 8,569      $ 9,014   

Accounts receivable, net

     8,119        7,526   

Inventories, net

     9,197        9,212   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     601        620   
                

Total current assets

     26,486        26,372   

Property and equipment, net

     325        360   

Other intangible assets, net

     1,749        1,797   

Goodwill

     473        473   

Other long-term assets

     271        218   
                

Total assets

   $ 29,304      $ 29,220   
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current Liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 2,007      $ 1,981   

Accrued compensation

     2,070        2,304   

Accrued expenses

     1,654        1,822   

Accrued warranty

     837        956   

Deferred revenue

     2,222        2,134   
                

Total current liabilities

     8,790        9,197   

Long Term Liabilities:

    

Other long-term liabilities

     605        596   
                

Total liabilities

     9,395        9,793   
                

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Convertible preferred stock

     5        5   

Common Stock

     91        89   

Additional paid-in capital

     41,408        41,168   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (228     (205

Treasury stock, at cost

     (733     (430

Accumulated deficit

     (20,634     (21,200
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     19,909        19,427   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 29,304      $ 29,220