CryoLife Reports Third Consecutive Profitable Quarter

November 1, 2007 at 8:06 AM EDT

Company posts third quarter net income of $1.9 million and $0.07 per share compared to $2.0 million and $0.07 per share in 2006; Non-GAAP EPS for third quarter was $0.09 compared to $0.00 per share in 2006

ATLANTA, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE: CRY), a biomaterials, medical device and tissue processing company, announced today that revenues for the third quarter of 2007 increased 11 percent to $22.2 million compared to $20.0 million in the third quarter of 2006. Net income in the third quarter of 2007 was $1.9 million and $0.07 per basic and fully diluted common share, compared to net income of $2.0 million and $0.07 per basic and fully diluted common share in the third quarter of 2006.

Excluding a $601,000 charge related to stock-based compensation, non-GAAP net income in the third quarter of 2007 was $2.5 million and $0.09 per basic and fully diluted common share. Excluding a net $2.0 million gain related to the settlement of an insurance dispute, and a $185,000 charge related to stock-based compensation, non-GAAP net income in the third quarter of 2006 was $170,000 and $0.00 per basic and fully diluted common share.

Revenues for the first nine months of 2007 increased 16 percent to $69.7 million compared to $60.2 million in the first nine months of 2006. Net income in the first nine months of 2007 was $4.6 million and $0.17 per basic and $0.16 per fully diluted common share, compared to net income of $415,000 and a net loss of ($0.01) per basic and fully diluted common share in the first nine months of 2006.

Excluding a $1.5 million charge related to stock-based compensation, an $821,000 charge for the change in the valuation of the derivative related to the Company's preferred stock, and a $786,000 charge related to post employment benefits, non-GAAP net income in the first nine months of 2007 was $7.7 million and $0.29 per basic and $0.28 per fully diluted common share. Excluding a net $2.0 million gain related to the settlement of an insurance dispute, an $832,000 charge related to stock-based compensation, and a $448,000 charge related to post employment benefits, non-GAAP net loss in the first nine months of 2006 was ($298,000) and ($0.04) per basic and fully diluted common share.

"Excluding orthopaedic tissue processing revenues of $566,000 in 2007 and $1.7 million in 2006, non-GAAP revenues for the third quarter of 2007 increased 18 percent compared to 2006," stated Steven G. Anderson, president and CEO of CryoLife, Inc. "The increase in non-GAAP earnings in the third quarter reflects our continued growth in our core cardiac and vascular tissue processing business, as well as our ability to expand gross margins while keeping general and administrative expenses relatively flat on an adjusted basis."

Tissue processing revenues in the third quarter of 2007 increased 10 percent to $11.3 million compared to $10.3 million in the third quarter of 2006. Tissue processing revenues in the first nine months of 2007 increased 21 percent to $36.0 million compared to $29.8 million in the first nine months of 2006. Tissue processing revenues increased primarily due to an increase in demand for the Company's cardiac and vascular processed tissues and increased availability of these tissues due to improvements in procurement.

Combined cardiac and vascular tissue processing revenues in the third quarter of 2007 increased 25 percent to $10.8 million compared to $8.7 million in the third quarter of 2006. Combined cardiac and vascular tissue processing revenues in the first nine months of 2007 increased 31 percent to $32.4 million compared to $24.6 million in the first nine months of 2006. Combined cardiac and vascular tissue processing revenues increased primarily due to an increase in demand for the Company's processed tissues and increased availability of tissues due to improvements in procurement.

Orthopaedic tissue processing revenues in the third quarter of 2007 decreased 66 percent to $566,000 compared to $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2006. Orthopaedic tissue processing revenues in the first nine months of 2007 decreased 30 percent to $3.7 million compared to $5.2 million in the first nine months of 2006. Orthopaedic tissue processing revenues declined during 2007 because the Company discontinued procuring and processing such tissues in the first quarter of 2007.

BioGlue(R) revenues were $10.3 million for the third quarter of 2007 compared to $9.4 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of 9 percent. U.S. BioGlue revenues were $7.4 million and $7.1 million in the third quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively. International BioGlue revenues were $2.9 million and $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively.

BioGlue revenues were $32.4 million for the first nine months of 2007 compared to $29.5 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of 10 percent. U.S. BioGlue revenues were $23.4 million and $22.0 million in the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively. International BioGlue revenues were $9.0 million and $7.5 million in the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Total product and tissue processing gross margins were 63 percent in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 57 percent in the third quarter of 2006. Total product and tissue processing gross margins were 61 percent in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 56 percent in the first nine months of 2006. Tissue processing gross margins in the third quarter of 2007 were 42 percent compared to 33 percent in the third quarter of 2006. Tissue processing gross margins in the first nine months of 2007 were 41 percent compared to 30 percent in the first nine months of 2006. The increase in total product and tissue processing gross margins was primarily the result of price increases.

General, administrative, and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2007 were $11.2 million compared to $8.5 million in the third quarter of 2006. Excluding a $601,000 charge related to stock-based compensation, non-GAAP general, administrative, and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2007 were $10.6 million. Excluding a net $2.0 million gain related to the settlement of an insurance dispute, and a $185,000 charge related to stock- based compensation, non-GAAP general, administrative, and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2006 were $10.4 million.

General, administrative, and marketing expenses in the first nine months of 2007 were $34.4 million compared to $30.1 million in the first nine months of 2006. Excluding a $1.5 million charge related to stock-based compensation, and a $786,000 charge related to post employment benefits, non-GAAP general, administrative, and marketing expenses in the first nine months of 2007 were $32.1 million. Excluding a net $2.0 million gain related to the settlement of an insurance dispute, an $832,000 charge related to stock-based compensation, and a $448,000 charge related to post employment benefits, non-GAAP general, administrative, and marketing expenses in the first nine months of 2006 were $30.8 million.

Research and development expenses were $1.1 million and $826,000 in the third quarters of 2007 and 2006, respectively. Research and development expenses were $3.1 million and $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively.

As of September 30, 2007, the Company had $14.2 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities (at market), of which $1.5 million was received from the U.S. Department of Defense as advance funding for the development of protein hydrogel technology for use on the battlefield.

Financial Guidance

The Company now expects product and tissue processing revenues for the full year of 2007 to be near or slightly below the lower end of its previously announced range of revenue guidance, which is $93.0 million. The Company expects general, administrative, and marketing expenses of between $45.5 million and $47.0 million, and research and development expenses of between $4.0 million and $5.0 million for the full year of 2007.

The Company expects product and tissue processing revenues for the full year of 2008 to be between $100.0 million and $104.0 million.

The Company expects BioGlue revenues to be between $47.0 million and $49.0 million, and tissue processing revenues to be between $52.0 million and $54.0 million for the full year of 2008. Other implantable medical device revenues are expected to be approximately $1.0 million in 2008.

The Company expects general, administrative, and marketing expenses of between $48.0 million and $51.0 million, and research and development expenses of between $6.0 million and $8.0 million for the full year of 2008. The research and development expectations include an estimate of up to $1.6 million to be funded by the U.S. Department of Defense in connection with the development of BioFoam.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a teleconference call and live webcast today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results followed by a question and answer session hosted by Mr. Anderson.

To listen to the live teleconference, please dial 201-689-8261 a few minutes prior to 10:00 a.m. A replay of the teleconference will be available November 1 - November 8, 2007 and can be accessed by calling (toll free) 877-660-6853 or 201-612-7415. The account number for the replay is 244, and the conference number is 257727.

The live webcast and replay can be accessed by going to the Investor Relations section of the CryoLife Web site at www.cryolife.com and selecting the heading Webcasts & Presentations.

About CryoLife, Inc.

Founded in 1984, CryoLife, Inc. is a leader in the processing and distribution of implantable living human tissues for use in cardiac and vascular surgeries throughout the United States and Canada. The Company's BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive is FDA approved as an adjunct to sutures and staples for use in adult patients in open surgical repair of large vessels. BioGlue is also CE marked in the European Community and approved in Canada and Australia for use in soft tissue repair. The Company also distributes the CryoLife-O'Brien(R) stentless porcine heart valve which is CE marked for distribution within the European Community.

Statements made in this press release that look forward in time or that express management's beliefs, expectations or hopes are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include those regarding anticipated 2007 and 2008 revenues, general and administrative expenses, and research and development expenses. These future events may not occur as and when expected, if at all, and, together with the Company's business, are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include that the Company's strategic directives may not generate anticipated revenue and earnings growth, the Company's efforts to continue to increase revenue may not be effective, since their effectiveness is subject to such factors as competitive pressures and tissue availability, that the Company's efforts to develop and introduce new products outside the U.S. may be unsuccessful, that the Company's efforts to improve procurement and tissue processing yields may not continue to prove effective, the possibility that the FDA could impose additional restrictions on the Company's operations, require a recall, or prevent the Company from processing and distributing tissues or manufacturing and distributing other products, that products and services under development, including BioDisc, may not be commercially feasible, that the Company's SynerGraft products may not receive FDA approval when anticipated or at all, that the Company may not have sufficient borrowing or other capital availability to fund its business, that pending or future litigation cannot be settled on terms acceptable to the Company, that the Company may not have sufficient resources to pay punitive damages (which are not covered by insurance) or other liabilities in excess of available insurance, and that the Company may be unable to obtain sufficient financing to fully pursue its strategic plan. These risks and uncertainties include the risk factors detailed in CryoLife's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including CryoLife's Form 10-K filing for the year ended December 31, 2006, its most recent Form 10-Q, and the Company's other SEC filings. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.


                       CRYOLIFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                             Financial Highlights
                    (In thousands, except per share data)

                                  Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended
                                     September 30,          September 30,
                                    2007       2006        2007       2006
                                      (Unaudited)            (Unaudited)
    Revenues:
      Preservation services       $11,347    $10,319     $36,019    $29,839
      Products                     10,545      9,687      33,096     30,308
      Other                           268         12         580         74
        Total revenues             22,160     20,018      69,695     60,221

    Costs and expenses:
      Preservation services         6,575      6,954      21,183     20,751
      Products                      1,615      1,576       5,444      5,581
      General, administrative,
       and marketing               11,240      8,549      34,417     30,106
      Research and development      1,098        826       3,134      2,572
      Interest expense                178        169         518        504
      Interest income                (158)       (94)       (360)     (304)
      Change in valuation of
       derivative                       -         44         821        111
      Other (income) expense, net    (350)         4        (248)       348
        Total costs and expenses   20,198     18,028      64,909     59,669

      Earnings before income taxes  1,962      1,990       4,786        552
      Income tax expense               55         12         234        137
    Net income                     $1,907     $1,978      $4,552       $415

    Effect of preferred stock
     dividends                          -       (243)       (243)     (730)
    Net income (loss) applicable
     to common shares              $1,907     $1,735      $4,309     $(315)

    Income (loss) per common share:
      Basic                         $0.07      $0.07       $0.17    $(0.01)
      Diluted                       $0.07      $0.07       $0.16    $(0.01)

    Weighted average common shares
     outstanding:
      Basic                        27,501     24,847      25,998     24,804
      Diluted                      28,056     25,118      26,673     24,804

    Revenues from:
      Cardiovascular tissue        $5,566     $4,189     $15,587    $11,550
      Vascular tissue               5,215      4,468      16,782     13,066
      Orthopaedic tissue              566     1,662       3,650       5,223
        Total preservation
         services                  11,347     10,319      36,019     29,839

      BioGlue                      10,280      9,444      32,373     29,534
      Other implantable medical
       devices                        265        243         723        774
        Total products             10,545      9,687      33,096     30,308

      Other                           268         12         580         74
        Total revenues            $22,160   $20,018     $69,695     $60,221

      Domestic revenues           $18,847    $17,297     $59,659    $51,497
      International revenues        3,313      2,721      10,036      8,724
        Total revenues            $22,160    $20,018     $69,695    $60,221



                       CRYOLIFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                             Financial Highlights
                                (In thousands)

                                          September 30,        December 31,
                                              2007                2006
                                           (Unaudited)

    Cash and cash equivalents,
     marketable securities, at market,
     and restricted securities               $ 14,168             $ 8,669
    Trade receivables, net                     12,931              12,553
    Other receivables                           1,439               1,403
    Deferred preservation costs, net           25,267              19,278
    Inventories                                 5,571               5,153
    Total assets                               90,892              79,865
    Shareholders' equity                       59,256              52,088



                       CRYOLIFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss)
                    (In thousands, except per share data)

                                    Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended
                                       September 30,          September 30,
                                      2007      2006        2007        2006

    Net income - as reported        $ 1,907   $ 1,978     $ 4,552       $ 415

    Adjustments to net income:
      Insurance settlement                -    (1,993)          -      (1,993)
      Stock-based compensation          601       185       1,524         832
      Post employment benefits            -         -         786         448
      Change in valuation of
       derivative                         -         -         821           -

    Non-GAAP net income (loss)      $ 2,508     $ 170     $ 7,683      $ (298)

    Effect of preferred stock
     dividends                            -      (243)       (243)       (730)
    Non-GAAP net income (loss)
     applicable to common
     shares                         $ 2,508     $ (73)    $ 7,440    $ (1,028)

    Weighted average common
     shares outstanding
     - Basic                         27,501    24,847      25,998      24,804

    Non-GAAP income (loss)
     per common share
     - Basic                         $ 0.09   $ (0.00)     $ 0.29     $ (0.04)

    Numerator for non-GAAP
     diluted income (loss)
     per common share:
      Non-GAAP net income
       (loss)                       $ 2,508       170     $ 7,683        (298)
        Less effect of preferred
         stock dividends                  -      (243)       (243)       (730)
      Non-GAAP net income
       (loss) applicable to
       common stock                 $ 2,508       (73)    $ 7,440      (1,028)

    Denominator for non-GAAP
     diluted income (loss)
     per common share:
      Basic weighted-average
       common shares                 27,501    24,847      25,998      24,804
      Effect of dilutive
       stock options                    555         -         675           -
    Weighted average common
     shares outstanding
     - Diluted                       28,056    24,847      26,673      24,804

    Non-GAAP income (loss)
     per common share
     - Diluted                       $ 0.09   $ (0.00)     $ 0.28     $ (0.04)



                                CRYOLIFE, INC.
      Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP General, Administrative, and
                              Marketing Expenses
                                (In thousands)

                                    Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended
                                      September 30,           September 30,
                                     2007       2006        2007        2006

    General, administrative,
     and marketing expense
     - as reported                $ 11,240    $ 8,549    $ 34,417    $ 30,106

    Adjustments to G&A expense:
      Insurance settlement               -      1,993           -       1,993
      Stock-based compensation        (601)      (185)     (1,524)       (832)
      Post employment benefits           -          -        (786)       (448)

    Non-GAAP general,
     administrative, and
     marketing expense            $ 10,639   $ 10,357    $ 32,107    $ 30,819



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                           http://www.cryolife.com

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SOURCE CryoLife, Inc.
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