-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PGNnwdEIc4RYjr4frKwmvxDEs/6XRj9p5jHdLmJbSYOb7q+7eKGCKogtprzqrvwe QqMItnkRj+PC68wTvhP2eA== 0001157523-06-001388.txt : 20060210 0001157523-06-001388.hdr.sgml : 20060210 20060210080019 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-06-001388 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060210 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060210 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060210 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000702259 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: IN VITRO & IN VIVO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES [2835] IRS NUMBER: 952802182 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09957 FILM NUMBER: 06595359 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5210 PACIFIC CONCOURSE DRIVE CITY: LOS ANGELES STATE: CA ZIP: 90045 BUSINESS PHONE: 3106458200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5210 PACIFIC CONCOURSE DRIVE CITY: LOS ANGELES STATE: CA ZIP: 90045 8-K 1 a5077575.txt DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS CORPORATION 8-K U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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) February 10, 2006 Diagnostic Products Corporation ------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) California 1-9957 95-2802182 ---------- ------ ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 5210 Pacific Concourse Drive, Los Angeles, California 90045-6900 ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (310) 645-8200 ---------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 5700 West 96th Street, Los Angeles, California 90045 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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): [_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Diagnostic Products Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On February 10, 2006, Diagnostic Products Corporation announced its results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. A copy of the related press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. No. 99.1 Press Release issued by Diagnostic Products Corporation, dated February 10, 2006. 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. Dated: February 10, 2006 Diagnostic Products Corporation By: /s/James L. Brill -------------------------- James L. Brill, Vice President, Finance 2 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number -------------- 99.1 Press Release issued by Diagnostic Products Corporation, dated February 10, 2006. 3 EX-99.1 2 a5077575ex99-1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Diagnostic Products Corporation Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2006--Diagnostic Products Corporation (NYSE:DP) today reported fourth quarter sales of $123.8 million, a 4% increase over the fourth quarter of 2004. Earnings were $13.1 million, or $.43 per diluted share, up 17% from $11.1 million or $.37 reported for the fourth quarter of 2004. The Brazilian Real strengthened relative to the dollar while the Euro weakened, and the net effect of foreign currency movements was a 2% decrease in sales. Domestic sales increased 8% to $38.2 million while international sales grew at 3%. Sales of IMMULITE products grew 5% over the fourth quarter of 2004. IMMULITE product line sales reached $114.0 million for the quarter. IMMULITE reagent sales increased 6% this quarter over the fourth quarter of 2004 to $95.4 million, and IMMULITE instrument and service revenue increased by 5% to $18.6 million. Sales of RIA products were $5.1 million, a 13% decline from last year's fourth quarter. Sales of other products were $4.7 million, the same as the fourth quarter last year. Sales for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $481.1 million, an 8% increase over the $446.8 million recorded in 2004. Net income for the year was $67.2 million, or $2.23 per diluted share, versus $61.7 million, or $2.06, per share last year. The Brazilian Real strengthened relative to the dollar and the Euro weakened slightly, the net effect of foreign currency was a 2% increase in sales. For the year, IMMULITE product line sales were $440.4 million, compared to $404.9 million in 2004, an increase of 9%. Sales of the mature RIA product line were $21.4 million for the year, down 11% from last year. Sales of other products were $19.3 million for the year, up from $17.8 million in 2004. The Company shipped a total of 256 IMMULITE Instruments in the fourth quarter, including 184 IMMULITE 2000's and 2500's. The total number of IMMULITEs shipped is now over 10,900. "While reagent sales were disappointing we are very pleased with the number of instruments shipped," said Michael Ziering, CEO of DPC. "We believe the strong shipments coupled with the release of certain key assays put us in a very good position going forward." Diagnostic Products Corporation, founded in 1971, is a global leader dedicated to immunodiagnostics. DPC's product menu includes over 75 immunoassays and more than 375 specific allergens and allergy panels. In addition, DPC addresses the chemistry and laboratory automation testing needs of its customers through partnerships with manufacturers of chemistry systems and reagents. The combined chemistry and immunoassay menu is one of the largest and most diversified available, covering most laboratory tests requested. DPC also designs and manufactures automated laboratory instrumentation, which provides fast, accurate results while reducing labor and reagent costs. DPC sells its products to hospitals, clinics and laboratories in more than 100 countries. Additional Company information can be found on DPC's website at www.dpcweb.com. Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include governmental or other action relating to the Company's Chinese affiliate; the rate of customer demand for the Company's products; the Company's ability to successfully market new and existing products; its dependence on certain suppliers; domestic and foreign government regulation; its ability to keep abreast of technological innovations and to translate them into new products; competition; political and economic instability in certain markets including the movements of foreign currencies relative to the dollar; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports and filings. DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited) (Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, ------------------- ------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 --------- --------- --------- --------- SALES: Non-Affiliated Customers $115,879 $110,840 $456,465 $413,952 Unconsolidated Affiliates 7,881 7,819 24,637 32,867 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total Sales 123,760 118,659 481,102 446,819 COST OF SALES 58,031 58,010 212,690 200,049 --------- --------- --------- --------- Gross Profit 65,729 60,649 268,412 246,770 OPERATING EXPENSES: Selling 20,062 19,461 79,406 74,599 Research and Development 14,455 11,639 52,097 45,277 General and Administrative 13,168 15,314 51,288 47,790 Gain on Sale of Product Line (343) Equity in Income of Affiliates (1,933) (1,914) (9,821) (8,451) --------- --------- --------- --------- OPERATING EXPENSES-NET 45,752 44,500 172,627 159,215 --------- --------- --------- --------- OPERATING INCOME 19,977 16,149 95,785 87,555 Interest/Other Income (Expense)-Net (235) (357) 2,067 450 --------- --------- --------- --------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST 19,742 15,792 97,852 88,005 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 6,169 4,308 28,485 25,495 MINORITY INTEREST 490 341 2,214 775 --------- --------- --------- --------- NET INCOME $13,083 $11,143 $67,153 $61,735 ========= ========= ========= ========= EARNINGS PER SHARE: BASIC $0.44 $0.38 $2.29 $2.12 DILUTED $0.43 $0.37 $2.23 $2.06 WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: BASIC 29,494 29,181 29,371 29,082 DILUTED 30,147 30,016 30,138 29,910 CONTACT: Diagnostic Products Corporation James L. Brill, 310-645-8200 Chief Financial Officer info@dpconline.com www.dpcweb.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----