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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT | ||||
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | ||||
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May 7, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
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HESKA CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware | 000-22427 | 77-0192527 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||
3760 Rocky Mountain Avenue Loveland, Colorado 80538 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
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(970) 493-7272 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) | ||||
Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | ||||
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The information in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
On May 7, 2015, Heska Corporation announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and certain other information. A copy of the press release announcing these financial results and certain other information is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished with this report on Form 8-K:
99.1 Press Release dated May 7, 2015.
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.
HESKA CORPORATION a Delaware corporation | |
Dated: May 7, 2015 |
By: /s/ Jason A. Napolitano Jason A. Napolitano Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated May 7, 2015 |
Exhibit 99.1
Heska Reports 10% Revenue Growth, $0.09 Per Share
for the First Quarter of 2015
Core Companion Animal Health Revenue Increases approximately 13% from Prior-Year Period;
Heska Ships New Element HT5™ Instrument, Expanding Instrument Portfolio
LOVELAND, CO, May 7, 2015 -- Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA - News; "Heska" or the "Company"), a provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and other specialty veterinary products, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
First Quarter 2015 Highlights:
• | Consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2015 was up 10% to $22.9 million from $20.8 million in the first quarter of 2014. |
• | Gross profit for the first quarter of 2015 was up 22% to $10.1 million from $8.3 million in the first quarter of 2014. |
• | Gross margin was 44% compared to gross margin of 40% in the first quarter of 2014. |
• | Net income attributable to Heska Corporation of $598 thousand, or 9 cents per diluted share, was up 211% compared to $192 thousand or 3 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2014. |
• | Heska completed the quarter with $5.7 million in cash, $1.8 million in short-term debt and $19.2 million in working capital. |
Kevin Wilson, Heska's Chief Executive Officer and President, commented that, “Heska continued its strong momentum in the quarter by expanding margins, selling more, and spending less per revenue dollar doing it. Heska had success in key broad initiatives and in the details during the quarter. The feedback from customers of our newly launched Element HT5 five-part hematology analyzer was excellent. Our close relationship with Henry Schein Animal Health is going very well and gaining momentum. During the period, we grew our net customer base in all key segments, including the highly competitive blood analyzer space, where roughly eight in ten new analyzer customers upgraded to Heska from a competitor. We are executing well, our pipeline is at record levels, and we are working hard on new initiatives.”
Financial Results
First quarter 2015 revenue was $22.9 million, up 10% as compared to the first quarter of 2014. In the first quarter of 2015, Core Companion Animal Health revenue increased approximately 13% to $19.6 million from $17.4 million in the prior year period. Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Products revenue decreased approximately 3% to $3.3 million from $3.4 million in the first quarter last year. Gross profit was $10.1 million, or a 44.0% gross margin, in the first quarter of 2015 compared with gross profit of $8.3 million, or 39.8% gross margin, in the first quarter of 2014. Total operating expenses were $9.1 million, or 39.6% of sales, in the first quarter of 2015 compared with total operating expenses of $8.4 million, or 40.3% of sales, in the prior year period. The Company reported operating income of $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared to operating loss of $101 thousand in the first quarter of 2014. Income before income taxes was $884 thousand in the first quarter of 2015, compared to a loss before taxes of $117 thousand in the prior year period. In the first quarter of 2015, net income attributable to Heska Corporation was $598 thousand, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Heska Corporation of $192 thousand, or $0.03 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2014.
Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2015, Heska had $5.7 million in cash and working capital of $19.2 million. Stockholders' equity increased to $54.3 million compared to $53.1 million as of December 31, 2014.
Investor Conference Call
Management will conduct a conference call on Thursday May 7, 2015 at 9 a.m. MDT (11 a.m. EDT) to discuss the first quarter 2015 financial results. To participate, dial (888) 455-2260 (domestic) or (719) 325-2484 (international); the conference call access number is 7316333. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet at http://www.heska.com. To listen, simply log on to the web at this address at least ten minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. Telephone replays of the conference call will be available for playback on Heska's home page at www.heska.com until May 21, 2015. The telephone replay may be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112 (domestic) or (719) 457-0820 (international). The replay access number is 7316333.
About Heska
Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA - News) sells advanced veterinary diagnostic and other specialty veterinary products. Heska's state-of-the-art offerings to its customers include blood testing instruments and supplies, digital imaging products, software and services, and single use products and services such as in-clinic heartworm diagnostic tests, heartworm preventive products, allergy immunotherapy products and allergy testing. The Company's core focus is on the canine and feline markets where it strives to provide high value products and unparalleled customer support to veterinarians. For further information on Heska and its products, visit the company's website at www.heska.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements regarding Heska's future financial and operating results. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Investors should note that there is an inherent risk in using past results, including trends, to predict future outcomes, including using customer trends to predict future success with new customers. In addition, factors that could affect the business and financial results of Heska generally include the following: uncertainties related to the ultimate commercial success of any product, including a product where the initial customer experience is positive; uncertainties related to Heska's ability to compete successfully as compared to Heska's competitors for the time, energy and focus of a given distributor's employees; uncertainties related to current commercial plans and strategies; risks related to Heska’s reliance on third-party suppliers, which is substantial; competition; uncertainties related to Heska’s reliance on key personnel; uncertainties related to Heska’s ability to maintain customer relationships; risks related to relying on past sales success of a distributor as an indicator of future success; uncertainties related to the market's perception of the quality of Heska products, including products Heska may introduce in the future; and the risks set forth in Heska's filings and future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those set forth in Heska's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Financial Table Follows:
Consolidated Statements of Operations
In Thousands, Except per Share Amounts
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||
Revenue: | ||||||||||||||||||
Core companion animal health | $ | 17,366 | $ | 19,572 | ||||||||||||||
Other vaccines, pharmaceuticals and products | 3,427 | 3,322 | ||||||||||||||||
Total revenue, net | 20,793 | 22,894 | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue | 12,514 | 12,810 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 8,279 | 10,084 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing | 4,945 | 5,460 | ||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 388 | 419 | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | 3,047 | 3,184 | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 8,380 | 9,063 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | (101 | ) | 1,021 | |||||||||||||||
Interest and other expense, net | 16 | 137 | ||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (117 | ) | 884 | |||||||||||||||
Income tax expense: | ||||||||||||||||||
Current tax expense | 21 | 44 | ||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax expense | 135 | 257 | ||||||||||||||||
Total income tax expense | 156 | 301 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (273 | ) | $ | 583 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | (465 | ) | (15 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Heska Corporation | 192 | 598 | ||||||||||||||||
Basic net income per share attributable to Heska Corporation | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted net income per share attributable to Heska Corporation | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute basic net income per share attributable to Heska Corporation |
5,870 |
6,181 |
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Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute diluted net income per share attributable to Heska Corporation |
5,985 |
6,869 |
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Balance Sheet Data
In Thousands (unaudited)
December 31, 2014 |
March 31, 2015 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,855 | $ | 5,728 | |||
Total current assets | 34,400 | 37,124 | |||||
Note receivable – related party | 1,466 | 1,481 | |||||
Total assets | 96,844 | 100,352 | |||||
Line of credit | 48 | 1,681 | |||||
Other short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term note payable |
141 |
159 |
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Total current liabilities | 15,052 | 17,884 | |||||
Long-term note payable, net of current portion | 227 | 175 | |||||
Non-controlling interest | 15,679 | 15,825 | |||||
Stockholders' equity | 53,132 | 54,277 |
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