10-Q 1 q20110qb.htm FORM 10-Q FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2001 2nd Quarter 10Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

[X]

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001.

 

OR

 

[    ]

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________.

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-19271

 

IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE

01-0393723

(State of incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

   

ONE IDEXX DRIVE, WESTBROOK, MAINE

04092

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 
 

(207) 856-0300

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [X]  No [    ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of July 31, 2001, 33,381,437 shares of the registrant's Common Stock, $.10 par value, were outstanding.

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IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX

 

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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements:

Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000

3

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three and Six Months Ended

June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2000

4

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2000

5

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

6-9

 

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial

Condition and Results of Operations

10-13

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

13-14

 

PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

14-15

 

SIGNATURES

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Forward Looking Information

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes certain forward-looking statements about the business of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company"). Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to vary materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in more detail in the section captioned "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Item 2 of Part I of this report.

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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. -- Financial Statements

IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

JUNE 30,

DECEMBER 31,

_____2001_____

______2000______

Current Assets:

  Cash and cash equivalents, ($7,185 is restricted in 2001

   and $6,952 in 2000)

$   49,495

$   46,007

  Short-Term Investments

     18,721

     29,196

  Accounts receivable, less reserves of $4,191 in 2001 and

   $4,390 in 2000

     56,482

     57,266

  Inventories

     79,510

     65,935

  Deferred income taxes

     13,324

     12,738

  Other current assets

       5,753

       4,688

   Total current assets

   223,285

   215,830

Long-Term Investments

       2,035

              --

Property and Equipment, at cost:

  Land

       1,187

       1,190

  Buildings and improvements

       4,548

       4,570

  Leasehold improvements

     18,953

     19,138

  Machinery and equipment

     41,163

     37,785

  Office furniture and equipment

     32,621

     33,440

  Construction-in-progress

       6,748

       2,029

   105,220

     98,152

  Less-Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     57,094

     52,491

     48,126

     45,661

Other Assets, net

     69,166

     74,305

 $342,612

 $335,796

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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     

Current Liabilities:

  Accounts payable

$   11,029

$   13,714

  Accrued expenses

     34,090

     39,908

  Notes payable

       8,495

       8,472

  Deferred revenue

     13,007

     11,955

   Total current liabilities

     66,621

     74,049

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)

Stockholders' Equity:

  Common stock, $0.10 par value

   Authorized 60,000 shares

   issued 40,825 shares in 2001 and 40,255 shares in 2000

       4,082

       4,025

   Additional paid-in capital

   308,175

   296,914

   Retained earnings

   117,826

   100,251

   Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

      (6,627)

      (4,964)

   Treasury stock (7,614 shares in 2001 and 7,024

    shares in 2000), at cost

  (147,465)

  (134,479)

   Total stockholders' equity

   275,991

   261,747

 $342,612

 $335,796

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         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

___THREE MONTHS ENDED________

___ SIX MONTHS ENDED________

JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

_______2001______

_______2000____

_______2001____

_______2000____

         

Revenue

$  102,001

$   94,076

$ 193,427

$ 185,465

Cost of revenue

     52,488

     47,657

   100,049

     95,265

  Gross profit

     49,513

     46,419

     93,378

     90,200

Expenses:

  Sales and marketing

     15,983

     14,410

     30,857

     29,255

  General and administrative

     10,874

     10,937

     21,252

     21,572

  Research and development

       7,608

       7,193

     15,033

     13,987

   Income from operations

     15,048

     13,879

     26,236

     25,386

Interest income, net

          524

       1,366

       1,225

       2,713

  Income before provision for

   income taxes

     15,572

     15,245

     27,461

     28,099

Provision for income taxes

       5,606

       5,717

       9,886

     10,537

   Net income

$     9,966

$     9,528

$   17,575

$   17,562

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Net income per common share:

  Basic

$       0.30

$       0.27

$       0.53

$       0.50

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Net income per common share:

  Diluted

$       0.29

$       0.26

$       0.51

$       0.48

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         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

__________ SIX MONTHS ENDED _________

JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

________2001_______

________2000________

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net income

$   17,575

$   17,562

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net

   cash provided by operating activities:

  Depreciation and amortization

    10,322

      9,375

  Provision for deferred income taxes

         746

         240

  Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions

   and disposals:

   Accounts receivable

         (280)

      (5,849)

   Inventories

    (13,766)

    (14,983)

   Other current assets

         (208)

         (133)

   Accounts payable

      (2,592)

         (739)

   Accrued expenses

      (4,584)

       4,390

   Deferred revenue

      1,150

          (556)

    Net cash provided by operating activities

        8,363

       9,307

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

  Purchases of property and equipment

      (8,207)

      (6,632)

  Decrease in investments, net

      8,485

      7,609

  Increase in other assets

      (1,844)

      (1,033)

  Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

           --

        (178)

  Proceeds from sale of businesses

           --

    10,400

    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

      (1,566)

    10,166

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

  Payment of notes payable

           --

        (129)

  Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

      9,371

      6,203

  Purchase of treasury stock

    (12,986)

      (9,561)

    Net cash used in financing activities

      (3,615)

      (3,487)

Net effect of exchange rate changes

         306

         (908)

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

      3,488

    15,078

Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period

    46,007

    58,576

Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period

$  49,495

$  73,654

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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

  Income taxes paid during the period

$  12,421

$    2,979

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  Interest paid during the period

$         --

$         --

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Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing Activities:

  Receipt of notes for sale of business

$         --

$       450

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         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.   Basis of Presentation

      The accompanying unaudited, consolidated financial statements of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ("IDEXX" or the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the requirements of Form 10-Q.

      The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of the Company's management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.   New Accounting Pronouncements

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS No. 133"). SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities and requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. SFAS No. 137, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133 - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 was issued in June 1999 and deferred the effective date of SFAS No. 133 to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000 and is applicable on both an interim and annual basis. Companies are not required to apply this statement retroactively to prior periods. The Company implemented SFAS No. 133 effective January 1, 2001 with no material impact on the financial statements.

      In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations ("SFAS No. 141"), and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ("SFAS No. 142"). SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 changes the accounting for purchased goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-only approach. Therefore amortization of all purchased goodwill, including amortization of goodwill recorded in past business combinations will cease upon adoption of SFAS No. 142. SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Early adoption of the SFAS No. 142 is not permitted nor is retroactive application to prior period (interim or annual) financial statements. The Company has not yet assessed the impact these statements will have on its financial statements.

3.   Inventories

      Inventories include material, labor and overhead, and are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. The components of inventories are as follows (in thousands):

JUNE 30,

DECEMBER 31,

_________2001________

__________2000_________

Raw materials

$   19,737

$   14,857

Work-in-process

       4,488

       3,513

Finished goods

     55,285

     47,565

$   79,510

$   65,935

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4.   Comprehensive Income

________THREE MONTHS ENDED________

_________SIX MONTHS ENDED_________

JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

_______2001_______

_______2000_______

_______2001_______

_______2000_______

Net income

$    9,966

$    9,528

$   17,575

$   17,562

 

  Other comprehensive income (loss):

  Foreign currency translation adjustments

        (412)

        (246)

     (2,509)

        (878)

  Change in fair value of derivatives

   classified as hedges, net of tax

        (221)

           --

        819

           --

  Change in fair market value of short-term

   investments, net of tax

            (4)

            --

            27

            --

   Comprehensive income

$    9,329

$    9,282

$   15,912

$   16,684

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5.   Earnings Per Share

      The following is a reconciliation of shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands):

_______THREE MONTHS ENDED______

__________SIX MONTHS ENDED_________

           JUNE 30,

           JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

     JUNE 30,

_______2001______

_______2000______

_______2001______

_______2000______

Basic:

  Weighted average shares outstanding

32,976

35,408

33,086

35,349

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Diluted:

  Weighted average shares outstanding

32,976

35,408

33,086

35,349

  Dilutive effect of stock options issued to

   employees

  1,569

  1,549

  1,354

  1,398

  Shares assumed issued for the

   acquisition of Blue Ridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    115

    115

    115

    115

34,660

37,072

34,555

36,862

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6.   Commitments and Contingencies

      From time to time, the Company has received notices alleging that the Company's products infringe third-party proprietary rights. In particular, the Company has received notices claiming that certain of the Company's immunoassay products infringe third-party patents, although the Company is not aware of any pending litigation with respect to such claims. Patent litigation frequently is complex and expensive, and the outcome of patent litigation can be difficult to predict. There can be no assurance that the Company will prevail in any infringement proceedings that have been or may be commenced against the Company.

7.   Acquisitions

      Sierra Laboratories

      On March 9, 2000 the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, IDEXX Veterinary Services, Inc., acquired the veterinary laboratory business of Sierra Veterinary Laboratory LLC ("Sierra"), based in Los Angeles, California, for $178,000 in cash. In addition, the Company agreed to make future payments in each of the next four years based on the results of operations, which will be treated as additional purchase price. The Company has accounted for this acquisition under the purchase method of accounting and has included the results of operations in its consolidated results since the acquisition date. Pro forma information has not been presented because of immateriality.

      Veterinary Pathology Services

      On July 1, 2000, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, IDEXX Laboratories Pty. Ltd., acquired Veterinary Pathology Services Pty. Ltd., a veterinary laboratory business with locations in Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney, Australia for Australian Dollars 5.6 million (US $3.1 million) in cash. The Company has accounted for this acquisition under the purchase method of accounting and has included the results of operations in its consolidated results since the acquisition date. Pro forma information has not been presented because of immateriality.

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      Genera Technologies Limited

      On August 11, 2000, the Company acquired Genera Technologies Limited, a U.K. based manufacturer of test kits for cryptosporidium in water, for $8.9 million in cash and $8.3 million in notes payable to the former principal shareholder, of which $7.0 million is secured by cash in escrow. The Company also agreed to make additional payments to the shareholder of up to $2.5 million based upon performance of the business after the acquisition. The Company has accounted for this acquisition under the purchase method of accounting and has included the results of operations in its consolidated results since the acquisition date. Pro forma information has not been presented because of immateriality.

8.   Divestitures

      Food Products and Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc.

      During February 2000, the Company sold certain assets and the rights to its Lightningâ , Simplateâ and Bindâ product lines and its subsidiary Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc. ("Acumedia") for aggregate consideration of $10.4 million in cash, a $450,000 note payable, and the assumption of certain liabilities. The Company recorded a gain on the sale of $1.5 million, which was recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expense. The interest-bearing note was paid on February 16, 2001. In addition, the Company entered into non-compete agreements for up to five years.

9.   Segment Reporting

      The Company conducts business principally in three major operating segments. The Company's operating segments include the Companion Animal Group ("CAG"), the Food and Environmental Division ("FED") and other. The separate financial information of each segment is presented consistent with the way results are regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

      The CAG develops, designs, and distributes products and performs services for veterinarians. The CAG also manufactures certain biology based test kits for veterinarians. The FED develops, designs, manufactures and distributes products to detect disease and contaminants in food animals, food and water. Both the CAG and FED distribute products and services worldwide. Other is primarily comprised of corporate research and development and interest income.

      The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies except that most interest income and expense are not allocated to individual operating segments and income taxes are provided on each segment using the overall effective tax rate.

      The following is the segment information in accordance with this statement (in thousands):

__________THREE MONTHS ENDED_________

__________SIX MONTHS ENDED_________

JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

JUNE 30,

_______2001_______

________2000_______

_______2001_______

________2000______

Revenue:

  CAG

$   82,519

$   76,486

$  156,086

$  150,553

  FED

     19,482

     17,590

     37,341

     34,912

  Other

            --

            --

            --

            --

  Total revenue

$   102,001

$   94,076

$  193,427

$  185,465

Total revenue

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Net income:

  CAG

$    6,561

$    5,324

$   11,002

$   10,398

  FED

      3,481

      3,034

      6,516

      5,402

  Other

          (76)

      1,170

          57

      1,762

   Total net income

$    9,966

$    9,528

$   17,575

$   17,562

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10.   Stock Repurchase Program

      The Company's Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to 10.0 million shares of the Company's Common Stock. The Company may make such purchases in the open market or in negotiated transactions. During the six months ended June 30, 2001, the Company repurchased approximately .6 million shares for $13.0 million. From the inception of the program to June 30, 2001, the Company had purchased 7.6 million shares for $147.5 million.

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Item 2.

IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

*   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

      The Company operates primarily through two business units: the Companion Animal Group ("CAG") and the Food and Environmental Division ("FED"). The CAG comprises the Company's veterinary diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and practice information management systems product lines. The FED comprises the Company's products for production animal, food and water testing. Through a series of transactions completed in late 1999 and the first quarter of 2000, the Company disposed of substantially all of its product lines related to food microbiology testing. The FED now comprises the Company's water, dairy testing and production animal diagnostic service product lines.

COMPANION ANIMAL GROUP

Quarter Ended June 30, 2001 Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 2000

      Revenue for CAG increased $6.0 million, or 8% to $82.5 million during the second quarter of 2001 from $76.5 million in the same period of the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in sales of veterinary reference laboratory services, consumables used in the Company's veterinary instruments and, to a lesser extent, feline test kits. Increased sales of veterinary reference laboratory services were primarily attributable to increased sales at existing laboratories and to the incremental sales resulting from the purchase of Veterinary Pathology Services Pty. Ltd. ("VPS") on July 1, 2000. The increase in consumables was primarily attributable to an increase in instrument placements, including through the Company's rental program. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in unit prices of canine test kits, resulting primarily from a marketing rebate program and unfavorable exchange rates.

      Gross profit as a percentage of CAG revenue decreased to 46% during the second quarter of 2001 from 48% during the same period in the prior year due to a decrease in average unit prices of canine test kits and incremental sales of lower gross margin veterinary reference laboratory services, offset by improved margins on veterinary practice information management services and veterinary reference laboratory services. The increase in margin from veterinary practice information management services was attributable to infrastructure reductions in the Company's veterinary Internet portal and customer service operations. The increased margins from veterinary reference laboratory services were primarily attributable to cost savings from process automation and reduced courier costs.

      Operating expenses during the second quarter increased $1.0 million or 4% over the same period in 2000. The increase was primarily attributable to marketing programs relating to feline test kits, offset by a decrease in expenses relating to the Company's veterinary practice information management product lines.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2000

      Revenue for CAG increased $5.5 million, or 4% to $156.1 million during the first six months of 2001 from $150.6 million in the same period of the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in sales of veterinary reference laboratory services and sales of a pharmaceutical product introduced in December 2000, partially offset by unfavorable exchange rates. Increased sales of veterinary reference laboratory services were primarily attributable to incremental sales at existing laboratories and to the incremental sales resulting from the purchase of VPS.

      Gross margin as a percentage of CAG revenue decreased to 46% for 2001 from 47% for the same period in the prior year due to a decrease in average unit prices of canine test kits as discussed above and incremental sales of lower gross margin of veterinary reference laboratory services, offset by improved margins on veterinary practice information management services and veterinary reference laboratory services. The increase in margin from veterinary practice information management services was attributable to infrastructure reductions in the Company's veterinary Internet portal and customer service operations. The increased margins from veterinary reference laboratory services were primarily attributable to cost savings from process automation and reduced courier costs.

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      Operating expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2001 increased $2.0 million, or 4% over the same period in 2000. The increase was primarily attributable to non-recurring severance expenses associated with the infrastructure reductions relating to the Company's veterinary practice information management services and to a lesser extent marketing programs relating to feline test kits.

FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION

Quarter Ended June 30, 2001 Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 2000

      Revenue for FED increased $1.9 million, or 11% to $19.5 million during the first six months of 2001 from $17.6 million in the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to increased sales of water testing products, including incremental revenues from the acquisition of Genera Technologies Limited ("Genera") in August 2000, partially offset by unfavorable exchange rates.

      The FED gross margin percentage was unchanged at 58% for both 2000 and 2001. Increased margin attributable to Genera was offset by decreased margins due to unfavorable exchange rates.

      Operating expenses during the second quarter increased $0.8 million, or 16% from the same period in the prior year, due to incremental operating expenses and amortization associated with the acquisition of Genera.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2000

      Revenue for FED increased $2.4 million, or 7% to $37.3 million during the first six months of 2001 from $34.9 million in the same period in the prior year. The increase was attributable primarily to increased sales of water testing products, including incremental revenues from the acquisition of Genera, and to a lesser extent, increased sales of livestock test products, partially offset by unfavorable exchange rates and decreased sales of dairy testing products.

      The FED gross margin percentage increased to 58% for the first six months of 2001 from 57% for the same period in 2000. Increased margin percentage attributable to water testing products was partially offset by decreased margins on dairy testing products due to manufacturing inefficiencies and by unfavorable exchange rates.

      Operating expenses during the first six months of 2001 increased $1.4 million, or 16% from the same period in the prior year, primarily due to incremental operating expenses and amortization associated with the acquisition of Genera and a one-time gain on the sale of the food product lines that was recorded as a reduction of operating expenses in 2000, partially offset by the elimination of operating expenses associated with the food microbiology testing product line.

INTEREST INCOME, NET

      Net interest income was $0.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 compared with $1.4 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease in interest income was principally the result of lower invested cash balances due to the use of cash for the Company's share repurchase program and the purchase of VPS and Genera, and lower effective interest rates.

      Net interest income was $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 compared with $2.7 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease in interest income was principally the result of lower invested cash balances due to the use of cash for the Company's share repurchase program and the purchase of VPS and Genera, and lower effective interest rates.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

      The Company's effective tax rate was 36% for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2001 compared with 37.5% for the same periods in 2000. The decrease in effective tax rates was the result of continued realization of tax benefit resulting from business operations in jurisdictions with lower effective income tax rates.

*   LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

      As of June 30, 2001, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $68.2 million and working capital of $156.7 million. As of June 30, 2001, $7.2 million in cash was in escrow as security for the Company's obligations under promissory notes in an equivalent aggregate principal amount issued in connection, primarily with the acquisition of Genera.

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      Cash provided by operating activities was $8.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2001. The Company's net income and non-cash expenses of $28.6 million were offset by working capital uses of $20.3 million. Cash of $13.8 million was used to fund an increase in inventories, principally attributable to the CAG segment. These inventories related primarily to contractually required purchases under the Company's supply agreements for instrument consumables, and to the anticipated launch of a pharmaceutical product. The Company used cash of $7.2 million to pay current liabilities relating to inventory purchases as described above and payment of incentive compensation for 2000.

      During 1999 and 2000, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to ten million shares of the Company's Common Stock in the open market or in negotiated transactions. During the six months ended June 30, 2001 the Company repurchased 0.6 million shares of its Common Stock for $13.0 million.

      The Company believes that current cash and short-term investments and funds generated from operations will be sufficient to fund the Company's operations for the foreseeable future.

*   FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS

      The future operating results of the Company are subject to a number of factors, including without limitation the following:

      The Company's future success will depend in part on its ability to continue to develop new products and services both for its existing markets and for any new markets the Company may enter in the future. In recent years sales of the Company's chemistry and hematology analyzers have declined as the Company has achieved increasing market penetration. Future growth in sales of the Company's analyzers and associated consumables will depend in part on the Company's ability to introduce new systems with new features and capabilities. The Company is currently devoting significant resources to the development of such systems. The Company also plans to devote significant resources to the growth of many of its other businesses, including its animal health pharmaceuticals business. There can be no assurance that the Company will successfully complete the development and commercialization of products and services for existing and new businesses or that such products and services, if commercialized, will be successful in the market.

      The markets in which the Company competes are subject to rapid and substantial technological change. The Company encounters, and expects to continue to encounter, intense competition in the sale of its current and future products and services. In particular, the Company has encountered increasing competition in the market for canine heartworm diagnostics and veterinary instruments. Certain of the Company's competitors and potential competitors, including large pharmaceutical companies, have substantially greater capital, manufacturing, marketing and research and development resources than the Company.

      The development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of certain of the Company's products and provision of its services, both in the United States and abroad, are subject to regulation by various domestic and foreign governmental agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Commercialization of animal health pharmaceuticals requires submission of substantial clinical, manufacturing and other data to the FDA and regulatory approval can take several years. The FDA also regulates all aspects of the testing, manufacture, safety, labeling, storage, record keeping, advertising and promotion of animal drugs, including the monitoring of compliance with good manufacturing practice regulations. Non-compliance with applicable requirements can result in fines and other sanctions, including the initiation of product seizures, injunction actions, criminal prosecutions, product recalls and withdrawals of approvals of products. Delays in obtaining, or the failure to obtain, any necessary regulatory approvals, or non-compliance with regulatory requirements could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.

      The Company has experienced and may experience in the future significant fluctuations in its quarterly operating results. Factors such as the introduction and market acceptance of new products and services, the mix of products and services sold and the mix of domestic versus international revenue could contribute to this quarterly variability. In addition, because many of the Company's products are sold through distributors, fluctuations may occur due to distributor purchasing patterns and distributor inventory management, which may be beyond the Company's control. The Company operates with relatively little backlog, has few long-term customer contracts and substantially all of its product and service revenue in each quarter results from orders received in that quarter. As a result, the Company's financial performance is susceptible to an unexpected downturn in product demand and may be unpredictable. In addition, the Company's expense levels are based in part on expectations of future revenue levels, and a shortfall in expected revenue could therefore result in a disproportionate decrease in the Company's net income.

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      The Company's success is heavily dependent upon its proprietary technologies. The Company relies on a combination of patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright law to protect its proprietary rights. There can be no assurance that patent applications filed by the Company will result in patents being issued, that any patents owned or licensed by the Company will afford protection against competitors with similar technologies, or that the Company's non-disclosure agreements will provide meaningful protection for the Company's trade secrets and other proprietary information. Moreover, in the absence of patent protection, the Company's business may be adversely affected by competitors who independently develop substantially equivalent technologies. In addition, the Company may be required to obtain licenses to additional technologies from third parties in order to continue to sell certain products. There can be no assurance that any technology licenses which the Company desires or is required to obtain will be available on commercially reasonable terms.

      The Company's business historically has grown as a result of both internal growth and acquisitions of products and businesses. Identifying and pursuing acquisition opportunities, integrating acquired products and businesses, and managing growth require a significant amount of management time and skill. There can be no assurance that the Company will be effective in identifying and effecting attractive acquisitions, assimilating acquisitions or managing future growth.

      From time to time, the Company receives notices alleging that the Company's products infringe third-party proprietary rights. In particular, the Company has received notices claiming that certain of the Company's immunoassay products infringe third-party patents. Patent litigation frequently is complex and expensive and the outcome of patent litigation can be difficult to predict. There can be no assurance that the Company will prevail in any infringement proceedings that may be commenced against the Company, and an adverse outcome may preclude the Company from selling certain products or require the Company to pay damages or make additional royalty or other payments with respect to such sales. In addition, from time to time other types of lawsuits are brought against the Company, wherein an adverse outcome could adversely affect the Company's results of operations.

      Certain of the Company's products, and materials and components used in products, are currently available from only one source and others are available from only a limited number of sources. The Company currently purchases or is contractually required to purchase certain of the products that it sells, including its chemistry and hematology analyzers and associated consumables, active ingredients for pharmaceutical products and finished pharmaceutical products, from single sources. The Company's inability to develop alternative sources if and as required in the future, or to obtain sufficient sole or limited source products, materials or components, could result in cost increases or reductions or delays in product shipments, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business. Certain technologies licensed by the Company and incorporated into its products also are available only from a single source, and the Company's business may be adversely affected by the expiration or termination of any such licenses or any challenges to the technology rights underlying such licenses.

      In the first six months of 2001, international revenue was $52.1 million and accounted for 27% of total revenue, and the Company expects that its international business will continue to account for a significant portion of its total revenue. Foreign regulatory bodies often establish product standards different from those in the United States, and designing products in compliance with such foreign standards may be difficult or expensive. Other risks associated with foreign operations include possible disruptions in transportation of the Company's products, the differing product and service needs of foreign customers, difficulties in building and managing foreign operations, fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies, import/export duties and quotas, and unexpected regulatory, economic or political changes in foreign markets.

      The development, manufacture, distribution and marketing of the Company's products and provision of its services involve an inherent risk of product liability claims and associated adverse publicity. Although the Company currently maintains liability insurance, there can be no assurance that the coverage limits of the Company's insurance policies will be adequate. Such insurance is expensive, difficult to obtain and may not be available in the future on acceptable terms or at all.

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

      The Company's financial market risk consists primarily of foreign currency exchange risk. The Company operates subsidiaries in 13 foreign countries and transacts business in local currencies. The Company attempts to hedge its cash flow on intercompany sales to minimize foreign currency exposure.

      The primary purpose of the Company's foreign currency hedging activities is to protect against the volatility associated with foreign currency transactions. Corporate policy prescribes the range of allowable hedging activity. The Company primarily utilizes forward exchange contracts and options with a duration of less than 12 months. Gains and losses related to qualifying hedges of foreign currency from commitments or anticipated transactions are deferred in prepaid expenses and are included in the basis of the underlying transaction.

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      Based on the Company's overall currency rate exposure at June 30, 2001, including derivative and other foreign currency sensitive instruments, a 5% change in exchange rate balances denominated in foreign currencies which are not the functional currency would not have a material impact on the results of operation. However, the effects of a 5% change in exchange rates, if not offset by hedge contracts or related price adjustments would have a material impact on the results of operations.

      In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS No. 133"). SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities and requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. SFAS No. 137, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133 - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 was issued in June 1999 and deferred the effective date of SFAS No. 133 to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000 and is applicable on both an interim and annual basis. Companies are not required to apply this statement retroactively to prior periods. The Company implemented SFAS No. 133 effective January 1, 2001 with no material impact on the consolidated balance sheet or statement of operations.

      In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations ("SFAS No. 141"), and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ("SFAS No. 142"). SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 changes the accounting for purchased goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-only approach. Therefore amortization of all purchased goodwill, including amortization of goodwill recorded in past business combinations will cease upon adoption of SFAS No. 142. SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Early adoption of the SFAS No. 142 is not permitted nor is retroactive application to prior period (interim or annual) financial statements. The Company has not yet assessed the impact these statements will have on its financial statements.

PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 4. -- Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

      At the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 23, 2001, the following proposals were adopted by the votes specified below:

Proposal

For

Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Vote

1.   Election of two Class III Directors:

James L. Moody, Jr.

28,828,500

251,587

0

0

Erwin F. Workman, Jr., Ph.D.

28,828,493

251,594

0

0

         

2.   Ratification of Arthur Andersen LLP as the Company's

      independent auditors for the current year:

28,969,251

101,185

9,651

0

      The following Class II Directors of the Company were not up for re-election in 2001 and have three-year terms that expire in 2002: Thomas Craig, John R. Hesse and Kenneth Paigen, Ph.D. The following Class I Directors of the Company were not up for re-election in 2001 and have three-year terms that expire in 2003: David E. Shaw, William F. Pounds, Mary L. Good, Ph.D. and William End.

Item 6. -- Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

(a)

Exhibits

     

10.1

1984 Stock Option Plan, as amended.

10.2

1991 Stock Option Plan, as amended.

10.3

1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended.

10.4

1991 Director Option Plan, as amended.

10.5

2000 Director Option Plan, as amended.

10.6

Form of Executive Employment Agreement dated as of May 23, 2001 between the Company and each of Louis W.

Pollock, Robert S. Hulsy, Merilee Raines, Quentin Tonelli, Salvatore S. Fratoni and Conan R. Deady.

 

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(b)

Reports on Form 8-K

 

The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K during the fiscal quarter for which this report is filed.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.

 

Date: August 14, 2001

 

/s/ Merilee Raines                 

Merilee Raines

Vice President, Finance and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

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