Experts weigh in on the state of medical device security today and beyond

By for Zero Day – February 21, 2017

The heat is on medical device vendors, healthcare providers, and security firms to tackle the emerging problem of cyberattacks focused on the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT).

Hardly a week goes by when we don’t hear of the latest company to fall victim to hackers, but the ability to compromise medical devices may go far beyond the consequences of standard malware infections and the theft of personally identifiable information (PII).

Attacks against medical devices can occur due to social engineering and network infiltration, as well as vulnerabilities in hardware and software. The most common threats today include ransomware, man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks, phishing and, on occasion, physically compromising devices.

Strong networks can create a barrier between attackers and healthcare systems, but medical devices can suffer from the same vulnerabilities, exploits, outdated firmware and security flaws that plague traditional computer systems.

Medical device security hit the spotlight in 2012 when IOActive security researcher Barnaby Jack discovered transmitter security flaws which could be used to deliver lethal shocks to pacemakers. Recently, medical equipment maker St. Jude Medical was forced to patch security holes in the firm’s cardiac devices.

While medical devices may be targeted for the purposes of causing harm to individual patients or blackmail, one of the main reasons appears to be for financial gain.

In March 2016, US hospital chain MedStar’s IT infrastructure was crippled after a successful malware attack, and California’s Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center paid attackers thousands of dollars after ransomware disrupted critical services in the same year.

Speaking to ZDNet, Jason Allaway, vice president of RES UK & Ireland, said the main threat to hospitals is ransomware due to the “devastatingly effectiveness” of attacks — and “because the consequence of losing data goes far beyond a financial cost.”

“Unlike data held by other organizations, such as those operating in finance, medical data holds a life or death value,” Allaway says. “Medical organizations can’t even give out the most basic of painkillers if their data is not fully available. […] Unless hospitals have a stringent backup policy, there is little option other than paying a ransom so that staff can continue to provide critical medical care.”

 

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TransEnterix Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Financial and Operating Results Conference Call for March 6, 2017

February 21, 2017

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TransEnterix, Inc. (NYSE MKT: TRXC) announced today that it plans to release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 financial and operating results after the market closes on Monday, March 6, 2017. Todd M. Pope, President and Chief Executive Officer and Joseph P. Slattery, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will host a conference call to discuss these results starting at 4:30 pm Eastern Time the same day. The call will be concurrently webcast.

To listen to the conference call on your telephone, please dial, 888-724-9516 for domestic callers and 913-312-0978 for international callers, and reference TransEnterix Call approximately ten minutes prior to the start time. To access the live audio webcast or archived recording, use the following link http://ir.transenterix.com/events.cfm. The replay will be available on the Company’s website.

About TransEnterix

TransEnterix is a medical device company that is pioneering the use of robotics to improve minimally invasive surgery by addressing the clinical and economic challenges associated with current laparoscopic and robotic options. The company is focused on the commercialization of the Senhance™ Surgical Robotic System, a multi-port robotic system that brings the advantages of robotic surgery to patients while enabling surgeons with innovative technology such as haptic feedback and eye sensing camera control. The company is also developing the SurgiBot™ System, a single-port, robotically enhanced laparoscopic surgical platform. The Senhance Surgical Robotic System has been granted a CE Mark but is not currently available for sale in the United States. For more information, visit the TransEnterix website at www.transenterix.com.

Contacts

For TransEnterix, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Mark Klausner, +1 443-213-0501
invest@transenterix.com
Or
Media Contact:
(For EU) Conrad Harrington, +44 (0)20 3178 8914
(For US) Hannah Dunning, +1 415-618-8750
TransEnterix-SVC@sardverb.com

Exactech 2016 Revenue Up 7% to $257.6 Million, Q4’16 Revenue Increased 6% to $66.2 Million

February 21, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exactech, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXAC), a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products and biologic solutions for extremities, knee and hip, announced today that revenue for 2016 increased 7% to $257.6 million from $241.8 million in 2015. Domestic revenue increased 5% to $176.8 million and international revenue increased 10% to $80.8 million in 2016. Diluted earnings per share for the year was $0.01 based on net income of $0.2 million, including the impact of $1.17 in earnings per share charges related to impairment, restructuring and tax valuation allowances, compared to 2015 net income of $14.8 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.04. Net income and diluted earnings per share for 2016 were significantly impacted by $14.5 million, net of taxes, in impairment and restructuring charges and $2.2 million in tax valuation allowances or $1.17 per share that were recognized in the fourth quarter of 2016. Excluding these charges, 2016 adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $16.8 million and $1.18, respectively; an 18% increase compared to 2015 adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $13.9 million and $0.98, respectively.

“We are pleased with our strong performance in 2016 and we believe we are well positioned for another solid year in 2017. The 2016 results reflect excellent surgeon acceptance of Exactech innovations, including our three new revision systems, as well as the positive impact of our sales channel development strategy. ”

2016 Full Year Highlights and Segment Performance

• Extremity revenues increased 16% to $100.3 million from $86.7 million, a 16% constant currency increase

• Knee revenue increased 4% to $76.2 million from $73.1 million, a 4% constant currency increase

• Hip revenue increased 8% to $46.7 million from $43.1 million, a 7% constant currency increase

• Biologic & spine revenues decreased 14% to $19.5 million from $22.8 million, a 14% constant currency decrease

• Other revenues decreased 9% to $14.8 million from $16.2 million, an 8% constant currency decrease

2016 Fourth Quarter Highlights and Segment Performance

For the fourth quarter of 2016, revenue was $66.2 million, an increase of 6% from $62.7 million in 2015 and an increase of 5% on a constant currency basis. Domestic sales increased 1% to $45.3 million and international sales increased 17% to $20.9 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2015. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $11.8 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, compared to $4.1 million in net income, or $0.29 per diluted share income, for the fourth quarter of 2015. Fourth quarter net income was impacted by the entire $1.17 diluted earnings per share charges noted above. Fourth quarter segment revenues were as follows:

• Extremity revenues increased 16% to $27.3 million from $23.4 million, a 17% constant currency increase

• Knee revenue increased 7% to $19.8 million from $18.5 million, a 6% constant currency increase

• Hip revenue increased 2% to $11.2 million from $11.0 million, unchanged constant currency

• Biologic & spine revenues decreased 28% to $4.3 million from $6.0 million, a 27% constant currency decrease

• Other revenues decreased 6% to $3.7 million from $3.9 million, a 5% constant currency decrease

Management Comment

Exactech CEO and President David Petty said, “We are pleased with our strong performance in 2016 and we believe we are well positioned for another solid year in 2017. The 2016 results reflect excellent surgeon acceptance of Exactech innovations, including our three new revision systems, as well as the positive impact of our sales channel development strategy.

“Total sales for the year were up 7% to $257.6 million. Domestic revenue increased 5% to $176.8 million, and international revenue increased 10% to $80.8 million. For the fourth quarter of 2016, total sales rose 6% to $66.2 million. Domestic sales were up 1% to $45.3 million and International sales increased 17% to $20.9 million.

“We are enthusiastic about a return to double-digit growth in our extremities business, Exactech’s largest operating segment, which led the way with a 16% gain while reaching a milestone of $100 million in annual revenue. Once again this underscores the market’s support for our comprehensive Equinoxe® shoulder system and its highly competitive range of glenoid solutions along with the early acceptance of our Equinoxe Humeral Reconstruction Prosthesis. We were also pleased to begin cases with our new Vantage® Total Ankle System. We recorded another solid year in our knee segment with a 4% gain as we ramped up the revision knee rollout in the fourth quarter which should carry momentum into 2017. Our hip segment revenues rose 8% reflecting contributions from the increased availability of the Alteon® Monoblock Revision Hip Stem.

“Looking ahead, we plan to launch a new comprehensive knee system, TruliantTM, during the second half of 2017. We are expanding our ExactechGPS® computer assisted surgery system from one to four applications including two additions to further support knee surgery as well as our first application for the shoulder. We will continue to execute our sales force development initiative, which has been an important contributor to our growth. These plans, in addition to our decision to exit the spine business and some other strategic restructuring, position Exactech for improved profitability in 2017 and beyond. We are proud of Exactech people around the world who remain dedicated to making the company and our products better than ever,” Petty said.

Chief Financial Officer Jody Phillips said, “We are optimistic about 2017 based on the momentum in revenue growth in our large joint segments in the latter portion of 2016. The $14.5 million net of tax in impairment and restructuring charges, primarily related to the spine business, were largely non-cash in nature and put us in a solid position to focus on driving sales growth and operating margin expansion going forward. Due to profitability challenges in certain European and Asian markets, we also recognized $2.2 million in tax valuation allowances during the fourth quarter that significantly impacted our effective tax rate, net income and diluted earnings per share. On an adjusted basis, excluding the impact of the restructuring, impairment and tax valuation charges, our fourth quarter and full year net income was within the range of our original expectations for 2016 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.18 for the full year and $0.34 for the fourth quarter. A detailed reconciliation of this adjusted basis income and diluted earnings per share is provided later in this press release. Full year gross margins decreased to 68.8% from 69.6% primarily due to currency and pricing pressures in our international business. During the first quarter of 2017, we are anticipating an additional $0.9 million in charges related to the divestiture of the spine assets which is expected to impact first quarter diluted earnings per share by $0.04.”

Looking forward, Exactech confirmed 2017 revenue guidance of $264-$272 million and diluted EPS target of $1.20-$1.28, including the impact of the first quarter $0.04 diluted earnings per share charge related to the spine business transition. On an adjusted basis diluted EPS target is $1.24-$1.32. For the first quarter of 2017, the company anticipates revenues of $66-$68 million and diluted EPS of $0.26-$0.28, including the first quarter charges. On an adjusted basis diluted EPS target is $0.30-$0.32 for the first quarter of 2017. The foregoing statements regarding targets for the quarter and full year are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. These are the company’s targets, not predictions of actual performance.

The financial statements are below.

Conference Call

The company will hold a conference call with CEO David Petty and key members of the management team today, Tuesday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will cover Exactech’s fourth quarter and year-end 2016 results. Mr. Petty will open the conference call and a question-and-answer session will follow.

To participate in the call, dial 1-888-471-3836 any time after 9:50 a.m. Eastern on February 21. International and local callers should dial 1-719-325-2475. A live and archived webcast of the call will be available at http://www.hawkassociates.com/profile/exac.cfm or http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=122940. This call will be archived for approximately 90 days.

About Exactech

Based in Gainesville, Fla., Exactech develops and markets orthopaedic implant devices, related surgical instruments and biologic materials and services to hospitals and physicians. The company manufactures many of its orthopaedic devices at its Gainesville facility. Exactech’s orthopaedic products are used in the restoration of bones and joints that have deteriorated as a result of injury or diseases such as arthritis. Exactech markets its products in the United States, in addition to more than 30 markets in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Additional information about Exactech, Inc. can be found at http://www.exac.com. Copies of Exactech’s press releases, SEC filings, current price quotes and other valuable information for investors may be found at http://www.exac.com and http://www.hawkassociates.com.

An investment profile on Exactech may be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com/profile/exac.cfm. To receive future releases in e-mail alerts, sign up at http://www.hawkassociates.com/about/alert.

This release contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which represent the company’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events of the company’s financial performance. These forward-looking statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the effect of competitive pricing, the company’s dependence on the ability of third party manufacturers to produce components on a basis which is cost-effective to the company, market acceptance of the company’s products and the effects of government regulation. Results actually achieved may differ materially from expected results included in these statements.

EXACTECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)
(unaudited) (audited)
December 31, December 31,
2016 2015
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,052 $ 12,713
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $1,473 and $1,011 53,051 52,442
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net 3,075 2,552
Income taxes receivable 2,140 486
Inventories, current 65,264 71,429
Assets held for sale 6,477
Total current assets 143,059 139,622
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Land 4,474 4,494
Machinery and equipment 42,034 37,008
Surgical instruments 132,134 123,533
Furniture and fixtures 4,700 4,655
Facilities 21,726 20,348
Projects in process 2,473 1,218
Total property and equipment 207,541 191,256
Accumulated depreciation (100,234 ) (96,713 )
Net property and equipment 107,307 94,543
OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred financing and deposits, net 968 858
Equity investment 2,047
Deferred tax asset 887
Non-current inventory 15,723 8,995
Product licenses and designs, net 9,102 11,121
Patents and trademarks, net 821 1,426
Customer relationships, net 476 92
Goodwill 13,819 18,850
Total other assets 43,843 41,342
TOTAL ASSETS $ 294,209 $ 275,507
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 17,566 $ 13,932
Income taxes payable 780 603
Accrued expenses 11,832 9,498
Other current liabilities 2,927 792
Total current liabilities 33,105 24,825
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Deferred tax liabilities 1,773 443
Long-term debt, net of current portion 20,000 16,000
Other long-term liabilities 5,089 5,850
Total long-term liabilities 26,862 22,293
Total liabilities 59,967 47,118
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock 144 142
Additional paid-in capital 87,319 81,963
Treasury Stock (3,042 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (8,611 ) (11,986 )
Retained earnings 158,432 158,270
Total shareholders’ equity 234,242 228,389
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 294,209 $ 275,507
EXACTECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Month Periods Twelve Month Periods
Ended December 31, Ended December 31,
2016 2015 2016 2015
NET SALES $ 66,232 $ 62,732 $ 257,573 $ 241,838
COST OF GOODS SOLD 20,843 19,066 80,251 73,639
Gross profit 45,389 43,666 177,322 168,199
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Sales and marketing 23,614 23,194 92,452 87,095
General and administrative 5,442 5,680 22,182 22,483
Research and development 5,882 4,995 21,377 19,384
Restructuring and impairment 15,673 15,673
Depreciation and amortization 4,682 4,243 18,008 16,940
Total operating expenses 55,293 38,112 169,692 145,902
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (9,904 ) 5,554 7,630 22,297
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income (20 ) 2 15 9
Other income (loss) 333 377 448 468
Interest expense (297 ) (453 ) (1,013 ) (1,313 )
Foreign currency exchange loss (997 ) (269 ) (332 ) (1,131 )
Total other income (expenses) (981 ) (343 ) (882 ) (1,967 )
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX AND EQUITY IN LOSS OF INVESTEE (10,885 ) 5,211 6,748 20,330
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 853 1,095 6,533 5,563
INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN LOSS OF INVESTEE (11,738 )

4,116

215 14,767
EQUITY IN LOSS OF INVESTEE, NET OF TAX (53 ) (53 )
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (11,791 ) $ 4,116 $ 162 $ 14,767
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE $ (0.83 ) $ 0.29 $ 0.01 $ 1.05
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE $ (0.83 ) $ 0.29 $ 0.01 $ 1.04
SHARES – BASIC 14,198 14,100 14,078 14,022
SHARES – DILUTED 14,198 14,179 14,281 14,202

Non-GAAP Disclosure and Reconciliation

We present certain non-GAAP results as a supplement to our financial results based on GAAP, as we believe it is useful to exclude certain items in order to focus on what we regard to be a more reliable indicator of the underlying operating performance of our business. Because we operate internationally, we present the percentage change in sales by reporting segment on a constant currency basis, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We calculate this change on a constant currency basis by translating current period sales at the comparable average historical exchange rates for the same period in the prior year. We believe that presenting the percentage change in sales on a constant currency basis assists in the understanding of actual sales fluctuations by excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

Additionally, we report on a non-GAAP basis adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share excluding certain charges related to restructuring activities, asset impairment charges, tax valuation allowances, and asset sale gains or losses. We believe the exclusion of these charges provides the reader with more comparable financials to better analyze historical company trends. The following items have been adjusted to assist in the comparability:

  • Discontinuation of an international distributor and the gross margin impact of expected sales return due to dissolution of the agreement;
  • Restructuring related charges including legal and compensation charges;
  • Gain on sale of a product line in 2015
  • Tangible and intangible asset impairment of our spine assets as a result of annual testing and subsequent sale of spine assets;
  • Impairment of biologics assets related to the abandonment of our cartilage project;
  • Biologics and spine goodwill impairment, resulting from the annual goodwill impairment test;
  • Tax benefit resulting from the impairment and restructuring charges; and
  • Tax valuation allowances related to continued losses of certain foreign subsidiaries.
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2016 2015 2016 2015
(in thousands, except per share amounts) Net Income Diluted EPS Net Income Diluted EPS Net Income Diluted EPS Net Income Diluted EPS
Reported $ (11,791 ) $ (0.83 ) $ 4,116 $ 0.29 $ 162 $ 0.01 $ 14,767 $ 1.04
Gross margin:
Distributor sales return 406 0.03 406 0.03
Spine inventory impairment 694 0.04 694 0.04
Gross margin adjustment 1,100 1,100
Operating expenses:
Restructuring expenses 1,274 0.07 1,274 0.07
Sale of product line (301 ) (0.02 )
Spine asset impairment 5,307 0.24 5,307 0.24
Biologics impairment 1,539 0.11 1,539 0.11
Goodwill impairment 7,553 0.53 7,553 0.53
Operating expense adjustment 15,673 15,673
Tax benefit on adjustments (2,260 ) (2,260 )
Tax valuation allowances 2,156 0.15 2,156 0.15 (536 ) (0.04 )
Total adjustments 16,669 1.17 16,669 1.17 (837 ) (0.06 )
Adjusted results $ 4,878 $ 0.34 $ 4, 116 $ 0.29 $ 16,831 $ 1.18 $ 13,930 $ 0.98

We also provide adjusted forward looking guidance on diluted earnings per share for the first quarter and full year for 2017. We believe this adjusted guidance will assist in comparative measures. The following reconciles the guidance ranges to expected guidance on a GAAP basis:

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
March 31, 2017 December 31, 2017
Expected diluted EPS range on GAAP basis $0.26 – $0.28 $1.20 – $1.28
Spine asset divestiture 0.06 0.06
Tax benefit of adjustments (0.02) (0.02)
Total adjustments 0.04 0.04
Adjusted total diluted EPS range $0.30-$0.32 $1.24-$1.32

Contacts

Exactech, Inc.
Investor contacts
Jody Phillips, 352-377-1140
Executive Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer
or
Media contact
Priscilla Bennett, 352-377-1140
Vice President, Corporate & Marketing Communication
or
Hawk Associates
Julie Marshall or Frank Hawkins, 305-451-1888
EXAC@hawkassociates.com

VEXIM: another major step towards the SpineJack® commercialization in the US

Toulouse, February 21st, 2017 (8:00AM CET)VEXIM (FR0011072602 – ALVXM), a medical device company specializing in the minimally-invasive treatment of vertebral fractures, today announces enrollment completion of its FDA clinical trial.

The VEXIM FDA trial is a European, prospective and randomized multicenter study. It aims to compare safety and efficacy of the SpineJack® vs balloon kyphoplasty on 152 patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. It is being conducted in 12 centers in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. The study is intended to provide clinical data to support a 510(k) submission in the United States, which is expected to be filed by the end of 2017.

« Vertebral Compression Fractures (VCF) represent a true concern in aging population with more than 1.5 million osteoporotic VCF reported each year globally, » explains Professor David Noriega, one of the study investigators.

« Those fractures are very crippling because patients experience acute and chronic back pain, as well as a progressive deformation of the spine that can lead to additional pathologies. Thanks to its jack mechanism, which is designed to restore vertebra from the inside through a mini invasive surgery, the SpineJack® is intended to provide a quick and efficient way of treating those fractures and to restore spine balance[1]. »

VEXIM’s clinical trial compares improvements in terms of back pain, functional and physical capability, quality of life, device safety, analgesic usage and vertebral height restoration, on patients suffering osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures and treated with the SpineJack® and balloon kyphoplasty. Trial’s success will be defined by showing the SpineJack®‘s non-inferiority to balloon kyphoplasty on a primary endpoint which is a composite measure of pain reduction, maintenance or improvement in function and absence of device related serious adverse event.

As of today, all 152 patients planned have been randomized. Half of them within SpineJack® treatment group, the other half in the balloon kyphoplasty group. The finalization of patient enrollment represents an important milestone in the trial’s schedule. SpineJack® 510(k) file is planned to be submitted to the FDA[2] before the end of year 2017.

« The finalization of our FDA clinical study enrollment is a key milestone on the path to commercialize the SpineJack® in the United States. We keep our target to submit our 510(k) in 2017 that would lead, subject to FDA clearance, to a SpineJack® commercialization in the US during the first half of 2018. This is also a demonstration of VEXIM’s capacity to run a large international trial. In the name of VEXIM, I want to thank warmly all our site investigators and coordinators for their active participation that allowed us to achieve this phase of the trial, » concludes Vincent Gardès, VEXIM’s CEO.

Financial reporting schedule:

2016 Full-Year Results: March 22nd, 2017[3]

 

About VEXIM, the innovative back microsurgery specialist

Based in Balma, near Toulouse (France), VEXIM is a medical device company created in February 2006. The Company has specialized in the creation and marketing of minimally-invasive solutions for treating traumatic spinal pathologies. Benefitting from the financial support of it longstanding shareholder, Truffle Capital[4], and from OSEO public subsidies, VEXIM has designed and developed the SpineJack®, a unique implant capable of repairing a fractured vertebra and restoring the balance of the spinal column. The Company currently has 60 members on its staff. It has its own sales teams in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, as well as distributors in Turkey, Argentina, India and in the following countries where the product is currently being registered: Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. VEXIM has been listed on NYSE Alternext Paris since May 3rd 2012. For further information, please visit www.vexim.com

SpineJack®, an innovative implant for treating Vertebral Compression Fractures

The SpineJack® is designed to restore a fractured vertebra to its original shape, restore the spinal column’s optimal anatomy and thus remove pain and enable the patient to recover their functional capabilities. Thanks to a specialized range of instruments, inserting the implants into the vertebra is carried out by minimally-invasive surgery, guided by X-ray, in approximately 30 minutes, which is intended to enable the patient to be discharged shortly after surgery. The SpineJack® range consists of 3 titanium implants with 3 different diameters, thus covering 95% of vertebral compression fractures and all patient morphologies.

SpineJack® technology benefits from the support of international scientific experts in the field of spine surgery and worldwide patent protection through to 2029.

 

 

CONTACTS
VEXIM

Vincent Gardès, Directeur Général

José Da Gloria, Directeur Administratif et Financier

investisseur@vexim.com

Tél. : +33 5 61 48 48 38

 

RELATIONS PRESSE

ALIZE RP

Caroline Carmagnol / Wendy Rigal

vexim@alizerp.com

Tél. : +33 1 44 54 36 66

Tél. : +33 6 48 82 18 94

Innovasis is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike English to President

Mike joined the company in 2014 and most recently served as the Executive Vice President.  He brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience in medical device and spine including Johnson & Johnson and NuVasive. Innovasis posted significant growth in 2016 while introducing the Excella-MIS system and the PX HA PLIF cage to the market. They are positioned to launch several new products in 2017 and plan to continue building their executive team.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead this extraordinary team. Our positive cash position and strong revenue growth will allow us to continue investing in innovation and talent, “said English.

Innovasis creates growth and value through product innovation and strategic acquisition.  It continues to expand it medical mission work through the International Ortho Neuro Foundation in South America and other nations in need. Innovasis is a manufacturer of spine and cranial implants based in Salt Lake City, UT.

 

You can learn more at www.innovasis.com

 

Orthofix International Schedules Fourth Quarter 2016 and Fiscal Year 2016 Earnings Release and Conference Call for February 27, 2017

February 16, 2017

LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix International N.V. (NASDAQ:OFIX) (the “Company”) a diversified, global medical device company, today announced that it plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 after market close on Monday, February 27, 2017. Brad Mason, Chief Executive Officer, and Doug Rice, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call and webcast to review the Company’s results at 4:30 p.m. EST the same day.

Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing (866) 454-4209 in the U.S. and (913) 312-0839 outside the U.S., and referencing the conference ID 2108139. A replay of the call will be available for two weeks by dialing (888) 203-1112 in the U.S. and (719) 457-0820 outside the U.S., and entering the conference ID 2108139. A webcast of the conference call may be accessed by going to the Company’s website at www.orthofix.com, by clicking on the Investors link and then the Events and Presentations page.

About Orthofix:

Orthofix International N.V. is a diversified, global medical device company focused on improving patients’ lives by providing superior reconstructive and regenerative orthopedic and spine solutions to physicians worldwide. Headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, the Company has four strategic business units: BioStim, Biologics, Extremity Fixation and Spine Fixation. Orthofix products are widely distributed via the Company’s sales representatives and distributors. In addition, Orthofix is collaborating on research and development activities with leading clinical organizations such as Brown University, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Cleveland Clinic, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation. For more information, please visit www.orthofix.com.

Contacts

Orthofix International N.V.
Investor Contact:
Mark Quick, 214-937-2924
markquick@orthofix.com
or
Media Contact:
Denise Landry, 214-937-2529
deniselandry@orthofix.com

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder due to a High Fracture Rate

The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death.

Recalled Product:

Life sciences firm Collagen Solutions to raise £12m

EMMA NEWLANDS – 15 February 2017

Biomaterials business Collagen Solutions has revealed plans to raise up to £12 million and said it expects to reach profitability in 2019.

The Glasgow-based company, which develops and produces medical-grade collagen components for use in regenerative medicine, said the funding will reinforce its balance sheet, boosting confidence, speed up the progress of its core business and help develop new products.

It plans to raise up to about £8m in gross proceeds from current and new investors via a placing and open offer, subject to shareholder approval.

Furthermore, the Aim-quoted firm said it has received a conditional commitment from Norgine Ventures to subscribe up to £4m in secured private bonds with warrants.

Norgine Ventures is backed by European healthcare firm Norgine, and says it provides debt and debt-like funding to “innovative, fast-growing companies in the fields of healthcare and life sciences, in Europe and the US”.

Collagen Solutions said the net proceeds of the placing and open offer will go towards investment in the development and commercialisation of high-value device products, bring forward the launch of collagen-based implant ChondroMimetic, a key focus this year, and boost growth of its existing medical collagen supply business.

 

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ConforMIS Reports Fourth Quarter and the Year Ended 2016 Financial Results; Provides 2017 Financial Guidance

BEDFORD, Mass., Feb. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConforMIS, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFMS), a medical technology company that uses its proprietary iFit Image-to-Implant technology platform to develop, manufacture and sell joint replacement implants that are customized to fit each patient’s unique anatomy, announced today financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2016.

Q4 Summary:

  • Total revenue of $21.7 million, up 14% year-over-year on a reported and constant currency basis
  • Product revenue of $21.4 million, up 14% year-over-year on a reported and constant currency basis
    — U.S. product revenue increased 21% year-over-year
    — Rest of World product revenue decreased 11% year-over-year on a reported basis and decreased 8% year-over-year on a constant currency basis
  • On January 6, 2017, the Company secured up to $50 million in debt financing from Oxford Finance LLC

“We reported solid revenue and gross margin results in the fourth quarter of 2016,” said Mark Augusti, President and Chief Executive Officer of ConforMIS, Inc. “Full-year 2016 product revenue increased 26 percent year-over-year on a reported basis and 27 percent year-over-year on a constant currency basis, at the higher-end of our guidance range.”

Three months ended December 31,
Increase/decrease
($, in thousands) 2016 2015  $
Change

%
Change

%
Change

 (as reported)
 (constant
currency)

United States $ 17,703 $ 14,627 $ 3,076 21 % 21 %
Rest of world 3,732 4,211 (479 ) -11 % -8 %
Product revenue 21,435 18,838 2,597 14 % 14 %
Royalty revenue 238 233 5 2 % 2 %
Total revenue $   21,673 $   19,071 $   2,602 14 % 14 %

Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Total revenue increased $2.6 million to $21.7 million, or 14% year-over-year on a reported and constant currency basis. Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2016 and 2015 includes royalty revenue of $0.2 million related to patent license agreements.

Product revenue increased $2.6 million to $21.4 million, or 14% year-over-year on a reported and constant currency basis. U.S. product revenue increased $3.1 million to $17.7 million, or 21% year-over-year, and Rest of World product revenue decreased $0.5 million to $3.7 million, or 11% year-over-year on a reported basis and decreased 8% on a constant currency basis. Product revenue from sales of iTotal CR, iDuo and iUni decreased $0.3 million to $16.8 million, or 2% year-over-year on a reported basis and decreased 1% on a constant currency basis.  Product revenue from sales of iTotal CR, iDuo and iUni was driven by U.S. growth of 3% year-over-year and Rest of World decline of 16% on a reported basis and 13% on a constant currency basis. Product revenue from sales of iTotal PS increased $2.9 million to $4.6 million or 167% year-over-year on a reported and constant currency basis.

Total gross profit increased $1.7 million to $8.0 million, or 37% of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to $6.3 million, or 33% of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2015. This increase in gross profit and gross margin was driven primarily by higher product revenue in 2016 compared to 2015.

Total operating expenses increased $0.9 million to $22.0 million, or 4% year-over-year. The increase in expenses was driven primarily by general and administrative expenses compared to the fourth quarter of 2015.

Net loss was $15.7 million, or $0.37 per basic share, in the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to a net loss of $15.0 million, or $0.37 per basic share, for the same period last year. Net loss per basic share calculations assume weighted-average basic shares outstanding of 42.1 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, compared to 40.8 million in the same period last year.

Twelve months ended December 31
Increase/decrease
($, in thousands) 2016 2015  $
Change

%
Change

%
Change
 (as reported)  (constant
currency)
United States $ 62,366 $ 47,223 $ 15,143 32 % 32 %
Rest of world 16,555 15,568 987 6 % 10 %
Product revenue 78,921 62,791 16,130 26 % 27 %
Royalty revenue 978 4,096 (3,118 ) -76 % -76 %
Total revenue $   79,899 $   66,887 $   13,012 19 % 20 %

Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results

Total revenue for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2016 increased $13.0 million to $79.9 million, or 19% year-over-year on a reported basis and 20% on a constant currency basis. Total revenue included royalty revenue of $1.0 million for the year ended 2016 and $4.1 million for the year ended 2015 related to patent license agreements.  The decrease in royalty revenue related to lump-sum payments received upon the signing of patent license agreements in 2015.

Product revenue increased $16.1 million to $78.9 million, or 26% year-over-year on a reported basis and 27% on a constant currency basis. U.S. product revenue increased $15.1 million to $62.4 million, or 32% year-over-year, and Rest of World product revenue increased $1.0 million to $16.6 million, or 6% year-over-year on a reported basis and 10% on a constant currency basis. Product revenue from sales of iTotal CR, iDuo and iUni increased $5.0 million to $64.5 million, or 8% year-over-year on a reported basis and 9% on a constant currency basis. Product revenue from sales of iTotal PS increased $11.1 million to $14.4 million, or 339% year-over-year on a reported basis and 341% on a constant currency basis.

Total gross profit increased $4.9 million to $26.7 million, or 33% of revenue, in 2016 compared to $21.8 million, or 33% of revenue, in 2015. Total operating expenses increased $5.1 million to $82.9 million, or 7% year-over-year in 2016.

Net loss was $57.6 million, or $1.39 per basic share, for 2016 compared to a net loss of $57.2 million, or $2.60 per basic share, for 2015. Net loss per basic share calculations assume weighted-average basic shares outstanding of 41.5 million for fiscal year 2016, compared to 22.0 million in the same period last year.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and investments totaled $65.5 million, compared to $117.2 million last year.  As previously announced last month, the Company has secured up to $50 million in term debt financing from Oxford Finance.

2017 Financial Guidance

For the full year 2017, the Company expects total revenue in a range of $80 million to $84 million.  The Company’s 2017 revenue guidance assumes the following:

  • Royalty revenue of approximately $0.8 million related to ongoing patent license royalty payments.
  • Product revenue in a range of $79 million to $83 million, representing year-over-year growth of 0% to 5% on a reported basis and 1% to 6% on a constant currency basis.
  • Impacting 2017 product revenue growth is a change in the reimbursement of partial knee replacement procedures in Germany.  In December it was announced that the reimbursement for customized partial knee procedures will be reimbursed at the same rate as the off-the-shelf partial knee procedures, beginning January 2017.
  • Also impacting our 2017 product revenue growth, when compared to 2016 revenue, is the incremental sales contribution to 2016 revenue results from rescheduled cases, including reduction in order lead times, subsequent to the 2015 recall.

For the full year 2017, the Company expects total gross margin in a range of 36% to 38%.

For the first quarter of 2017, the Company is also providing one-time quarterly guidance of total revenue in a range of $17.7 million to $18.7 million.

“Our 2017 guidance for constant currency product revenue growth in the range of 1 percent to 6 percent is not reflective of the underlying health of our U.S. business which we expect to grow in the high-single digit to mid-teens percentage this year over last year,” said Mark Augusti. “Our Rest of World business will be impacted by recent changes to the partial knee replacement reimbursement environment in Germany, our largest international market.

Mark Augusti continued, “2017 will be a transition year for ConforMIS as we focus on improving our long-term growth and profitability profile. We expect continued strength coming from our iTotal PS, which was fully launched in the first half of 2016, and we are focused on improving our commercial execution to drive better results in our base business going forward. Importantly, we expect continued improvements in our gross margin in 2017.”

Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company provides certain information regarding the Company’s financial results or projected financial results on a non-GAAP “constant currency basis.” This information estimates the impact of changes in foreign currency rates on the translation of the Company’s current or projected future period financial results as compared to the applicable comparable period. This impact is derived by taking the adjusted current or projected local currency results and translating them into U.S. Dollars based upon the foreign currency exchange rates for the applicable comparable period. It does not include any other effect of changes in foreign currency rates on the Company’s results or business. Non-GAAP information is not a substitute for, and is not superior to, information presented on a GAAP basis.

Conference Call

As previously announced, ConforMIS will conduct a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Management will discuss financial results and strategic matters. To participate in the conference call, please call 877-809-6331 (or 615-247-0224 for international) and use conference ID number 55924641 or listen to the webcast in the investor relations section of the company’s website at ir.conformis.com. The online archive of the webcast will be available on the company’s website for 30 days.

About ConforMIS, Inc.

ConforMIS is a medical technology company that uses its proprietary iFit Image-to-Implant technology platform to develop, manufacture and sell joint replacement implants that are individually sized and shaped, or customized, to fit each patient’s unique anatomy. ConforMIS offers a broad line of customized knee implants and pre-sterilized, single-use instruments delivered in a single package to the hospital. In clinical studies, ConforMIS iTotal CR demonstrated superior clinical outcomes, including better function and greater patient satisfaction, compared to traditional, off-the-shelf implants. ConforMIS owns or exclusively in-licenses approximately 450 issued patents and pending patent applications that cover customized implants and patient-specific instrumentation for all major joints.

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements in this press release about our future expectations, plans and prospects, including statements about our strategy, future operations, future financial position and results, market growth, total revenue and revenue mix by product and geography, gross margin, operating trends, the potential impact and advantages of using customized implants, as well as other statements containing the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would” and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties, including risks related to our estimates regarding the potential market opportunity for our current and future products, our expectations regarding our revenue, gross margin, expenses, revenue growth, and other results of operations, and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” sections of our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of the date hereof. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments may cause our views to change. However, while we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.

CONFORMIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended
December 31,

Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2016 2015
2016 2015
Revenue
Product $ 21,435 $ 18,838 $ 78,921 $ 62,791
Royalty 238 233 978 4,096
Total revenue 21,673 19,071   79,899 66,887
Cost of revenue 13,628 12,731 53,192 45,102
Gross profit 8,045 6,340 26,707 21,785
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing 10,023 9,974 41,086 37,558
Research and development 4,134 4,779 16,608 16,997
General and administrative 7,872 6,401 25,157 23,191
Total operating expenses 22,029 21,154 82,851 77,746
Loss from operations (13,984) (14,814) (56,144) (55,961)
Other income and expenses
Interest income 77 46 486 138
Interest expense (34) (5) (138) (1,385)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (205) (205)
Other income (expense) (1,764) (1,730) 208
Total other expenses (1,721) (164) (1,382) (1,244)
Loss before income taxes (15,705) (14,978) (57,526) (57,205)
Income tax provision 36 12 63 41
Net loss $ (15,741) $ (14,990) $ (57,589) $ (57,246)
Net loss per share – basic and diluted $ (0.37) $ (0.37) $ (1.39) $ (2.60)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted 42,081,490 40,824,571 41,521,629 21,993,066
 CONFORMIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Assets  (unaudited) 
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 37,257 $ 117,185
Investments 28,242
Accounts receivable, net 14,675 14,867
Inventories 11,720 11,520
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,954 2,451
Total current assets 95,848 146,023
Property and equipment, net 15,084 10,966
Other Assets
Restricted cash 300 600
Intangible assets, net 746 995
Goodwill 753 753
Other long-term assets 79 32
Total assets $ 112,810 $ 159,369
Liabilities and stockholder’s equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 5,474 $ 4,718
Accrued expenses 8,493 7,811
Deferred revenue 305 305
Current portion of long-term debt 295
Total current liabilities 14,272 13,129
Other long-term liabilities 164 220
Deferred revenue 4,320 4,625
Long-term debt 183
Total liabilities 18,755 18,157
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value:
Authorized: 5,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, no shares outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
Common stock, $0.00001 par value:
Authorized: 200,000,000 shares at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015; 43,399,547 and 41,110,127 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
Additional paid-in capital 476,486 467,075
Accumulated deficit (382,930) (325,342)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 497 (521)
Total stockholders’ equity 94,055 141,212
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 112,810 $ 159,369
CONTACT: 
Investor contact
Oksana Bradley
ir@conformis.com
(781) 374-5598

Mazor Robotics Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results

February 16, 2017

CAESAREA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE:MZOR; NASDAQGM:MZOR), a pioneer and a leader in the field of surgical guidance systems, reported record revenue for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. As previously announced, the Company received purchase orders for 21 systems in the fourth quarter and ended the year with a backlog of 21 systems, including 18 Mazor X systems, its transformative platform for spine surgeries, which was commercially launched in October.

“Our record performance in the fourth quarter and success throughout the year reinforces 2016 as a strategic turning point for the Company,” commented Ori Hadomi, Chief Executive Officer. “We have greatly enhanced our leadership position in the spine market with the implementation of the Medtronic co-marketing and co-promotional agreement and the launch of the transformational Mazor X system. While our systems order growth is impressive, our high utilization rate and recurring revenue growth illustrates the benefits Mazor is bringing to both surgeon and patient. With a strong backlog, we enter 2017 with momentum to continue our growth.”

FOURTH QUARTER 2016 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON IFRS BASIS (“GAAP”)

Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2016 increased 59% to $14.0 million compared to $8.8 million in the year-ago fourth quarter. U.S. revenue increased 88% to $12.6 million compared to $6.7 million in the year-ago fourth quarter, as the Company recognized revenue from 13 Mazor X and two Renaissance systems, compared to ten Renaissance systems in the year-ago fourth quarter. The Company ended the quarter with a backlog of 21 systems; revenue from these systems is expected to be recorded in 2017, generally, when the systems are supplied. International revenue was $1.4 million compared to $2.1 million in the year-ago fourth quarter, as the Company recognized revenue from three Renaissance systems, compared to four Renaissance systems in the year-ago fourth quarter. Recurring revenue from system kit sales, services and other increased 29% to $4.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to $3.5 million in the year-ago fourth quarter. The increase is attributed to high utilization rates and increase of the install base.

The Company’s gross margin for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was 70.5% compared to 78.0% in the year-ago fourth quarter. The decrease is attributed mainly to discounted price to our distribution partner, Medtronic, and the higher manufacturing costs of the Mazor X, compared to the Renaissance system. Total operating expenses were $14.2 million compared to $9.8 million in the year-ago fourth quarter, primarily reflecting the Company’s increased investments in sales and marketing activities. Operating loss was $4.3 million compared to an operating loss of $2.9 million in the year-ago fourth quarter. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $4.3 million, or $0.09 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.9 million, or $0.07 per share, for the year-ago fourth quarter.

Cash used in operating activities was $1.9 million compared to $4.3 million used in last year’s fourth quarter. The decrease is mainly due to high collection from customers, offset by higher payments to suppliers. As of December 31, 2016, cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $61.8 million.

FOURTH QUARTER 2016 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON NON-GAAP BASIS

The tables below include reconciliation of the Company’s GAAP results to non-GAAP results. The reconciliation relates to non-cash expenses in the amount of $1.1 million with respect to amortization of intangible assets and to share-based expenses recorded in the fourth quarter of 2016. On a non-GAAP basis, the net loss in the fourth quarter of 2016 was $3.1 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to $2.1 million, or $0.05 per share, for the year-ago fourth quarter.

FULL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON IFRS BASIS (“GAAP”)

For the full year ended December 31, 2016, revenue increased 39% to $36.4 million compared to $26.1 million for the full year ended December 31, 2015. U.S. revenue increased 51% to $30.7 million compared to $20.3 million in the full year ended December 31, 2015, as the Company recognized revenue from 30 systems, compared to 16 systems in the full year ended December 31, 2015. International revenue was $5.7 million compared to $5.8 million in the full year ended December 31, 2015, as the Company recognized revenue from 11 Renaissance systems, compared to eight Renaissance systems in the full year ended December 31, 2015. Recurring revenue totaled $16.8 million compared to $12.7 million for the full year ended December 31, 2015. The growth in recurring revenue is attributed to the increase of the install base of the Company’s Renaissance system in the U.S. and globally.

Gross margin for the full year ended December 31, 2016 was 71.6% compared to 77.7% for the full year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease is mainly attributed to the discounted price to our distribution partner, the lower price of Renaissance (effective Q3 2016) and the higher manufacturing costs of the Mazor X, compared to the Renaissance system. Total operating expenses were $45.1 million compared to $35.6 million in the full year ended December 31, 2015, primarily reflecting the Company’s increased investments in sales and marketing activities. Operating loss was $19.0 million compared to an operating loss of $15.3 million in the full year ended December 31, 2015. Net loss for the full year ended December 31, 2016 was $18.7 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to $15.4 million, or $0.36 per share for the full year ended December 31, 2015.

Cash used in operating activities was $10.1 million compared to $11.6 million used in the full year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease is mainly due to high collection from customers.

FULL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON NON-GAAP BASIS

The tables below include reconciliation of the Company’s GAAP results to non-GAAP results. The reconciliation relates to non-cash expenses in the amount of $2.6 million with respect to capitalization of research and development costs, amortization of intangible assets and to share-based expenses recorded in 2016. On a non-GAAP basis, the net loss for the full year ended December 31, 2016 was $16.1 million, or $0.36 per share, compared to a net loss of $12.3 million, or $0.29 per share, for the full year ended December 31, 2015.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on February 16, 2017 at 8:30am ET (3:30 PM IST). Investors within the United States interested in participating are invited to call 888-312-3052. Participants in Israel can use the toll free dial-in number 1 80 924 5905. All other international participants can use the dial-in number 719-457-2695.

A replay of the event will be available for two weeks following the conclusion of the call. To access the replay, callers in the United States can call 1-866-375-1919 and reference the Replay Access Code: 2887710. All international callers can dial +1 719-457-0820, using the same Replay Access Code. To access the webcast, please visit www.mazorrobotics.com and select ‘Investor Relations.’

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards (GAAP), this press release contains Non-GAAP financial measures for gross profit, operating expenses, operating loss, net loss and basic and diluted earnings per share that exclude the effects of capitalization of research and development costs, non-cash expense of amortization of intangible assets and share-based expenses. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s performance that enhances management’s and investors’ ability to evaluate the Company’s net income and earnings per share and to compare them to historical net income and earnings per share.

The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP measures when operating and evaluating the Company’s business internally and therefore decided to make these non-GAAP adjustments available to investors.

About Mazor

Mazor Robotics (TASE:MZOR; NASDAQGM:MZOR) believes in healing through innovation by developing and introducing revolutionary technologies and products aimed at redefining the gold standard of quality care. Mazor Robotics Guidance System enables surgeons to conduct spine and brain procedures in an accurate and secure manner. For more information, please visit www.MazorRobotics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws. Any statements in this release about future expectations, plans or prospects for the Company, including without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s expectations for 2017, the amount of and timing of recording of additional revenue from backlog, and other statements containing the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “will” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions based on Mazor’s current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause Mazor’s actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Those factors include, but are not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, competitive products, product demand and market acceptance risks, reliance on key strategic alliances, fluctuations in operating results, and other factors indicated in Mazor’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Mazor’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on May 2, 2016 and in subsequent filings with the SEC. For more details, refer to Mazor’s SEC filings. Mazor undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in our expectations, except as may be required by law.

Mazor Robotics Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS
(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Twelve month period Three month period
ended December 31, ended December 31,
2016 2015 2016 2015
(Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Revenue $ 36,379 $ 26,096 $ 14,043 $ 8,818
Cost of revenue 10,330 5,827 4,148 1,940
Gross profit 26,049 20,269 9,895 6,878
Operating costs and expenses:
Research and development 5,736 6,324 1,709 1,585
Selling and marketing 33,637 24,947 10,856 7,115
General and administrative 5,697 4,305 1,625 1,072
Total operating costs and expenses 45,070 35,576 14,190 9,772
Loss from operations (19,021) (15,307) (4,295) (2,894)
Financing income, net 397 135 52 43
Loss before taxes on income (18,624) (15,172) (4,243) (2,851)
Income tax expense 44 213 23 59
Net loss $ (18,668) $ (15,385) $ (4,266) $ (2,910)
Net loss per share – Basic and diluted $ (0.42) $ (0.36) $ (0.09) $ (0.07)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic and diluted 44,881 42,284 47,560 42,349
Mazor Robotics Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF
(U.S. Dollars in thousands)
December 31, December 31,
2016 2015
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,954 $ 13,519
Short-term investments 37,862 21,687
Trade receivables 8,225 5,002
Other current assets 1,728 1,420
Inventory 4,715 2,777
Total current assets 67,484 44,405
Non-current assets
Long-term investments 9,017 5,023
Property and equipment, net 3,615 1,432
Intangible assets, net 2,258
Other non-current assets 351 110
Total non-current assets 15,241 6,565
Total assets $ 82,725 $ 50,970
Current liabilities
Trade payables $ 5,018 $ 2,219
Deferred revenue 4,031 1,221
Other current liabilities 8,462 4,831
Total current liabilities 17,511 8,271
Non-current liabilities
Employee benefits 325 299
Total non-current liabilities 325 299
Total liabilities 17,836 8,570
Equity
Share capital 124 110
Share premium 174,647 136,107
Amounts allocated to share options 77
Capital reserve for share-based payment transactions 9,859 7,179
Foreign currency translation reserve 2,119 2,119
Accumulated loss (121,860) (103,192)
Total equity 64,889 42,400
Total liabilities and equity $ 82,725 $ 50,970
Mazor Robotics Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(U.S. Dollars in thousands)
Twelve month period Three month period
ended December 31, ended December 31,
2016 2015 2016 2015
(Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Loss for the period $ (18,668) $ (15,385) $ (4,266) $ (2,910)
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization 822 527 346 129
Gain on sale of property and equipment (6)
Finance (income) expenses, net (275) (207) 38 30
Share-based expenses 4,439 3,091 1,061 832
Income tax expense 44 213 23 59
5,024 3,624 1,468 1,050
Change in inventory (1,938) 273 (650) (146)
Change in trade and other accounts receivable (3,512) (2,408) (5,588) (3,517)
Change in prepaid lease fees (20) 6 (2) 4
Change in trade and other accounts payable 8,723 2,217 7,088 1,064
Change in employee benefits 26 21 (13) 9
3,279 109 835 (2,586)
Interest received 301 194 66 145
Income tax paid (38) (114) (30)
263 80 66 115
Net cash used in operating activities (10,102) (11,572) (1,897) (4,331)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from (Purchase of ) short-term investments, net (11,094) 9,816 523 (3,929)
Purchase of long-term investments (9,823) (7,538) (917) (60)
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments 748 992 250
Purchase of property and equipment (2,361) (702) (626) (266)
Capitalization of development costs (1,902) (385)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (24,432) 2,568 (1,155) (4,255)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of ADR’s, net 31,416
Proceeds from exercise of share options by employees and
service providers 4,100 370 513 10
Proceeds from exercise of warrants by investors 481
Net cash provided by financing activities 35,997 370 513 10
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,463 (8,634) (2,539) (8,576)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 13,519 22,255 17,597 22,283
Effect of exchange rate differences on balances of
cash and cash equivalents (28) (102) (104) (188)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $ 14,954 $ 13,519 $ 14,954 $ 13,519
Supplementary cash flows information:
Purchase of property and equipment on credit $ (566) $ $ (566) $
Issuance costs in credit $ (20) $ $ (20) $
Mazor Robotics Ltd.
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Twelve month period Three month period
ended December 31, ended December 31,
2016 2015 2016 2015
GAAP gross profit $ 26,049 $ 20,269 $ 9,895 $ 6,878
Amortization of intangible assets 74 74
Share-based expense 207 130 37 39
Non-GAAP gross profit $ 26,330 $ 20,399 $ 10,006 $ 6,917
GAAP gross profit as percentage of revenues 71.6% 77.7% 70.5% 78.0%
Non-GAAP gross profit as percentage of revenues 72.4% 78.2% 71.3% 78.4%
GAAP operating expenses $ 45,070 $ 35,576 $ 14,190 $ 9,772
Share-based expenses:
Research and development 783 475 88 131
Selling and marketing 2,435 1,575 463 456
General and administrative 1,444 911 473 206
Research and development – capitalization (2,332)
Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 42,740 $ 32,615 $ 13,166 $ 8,979
GAAP operating loss $ (19,021) $ (15,307) $ (4,295) $ (2,894)
Non-GAAP operating loss $ (16,410) $ (12,216) $ (3,160) $ (2,062)
GAAP net loss $ (18,668) $ (15,385) $ (4,266) $ (2,910)
Share-based expenses 4,869 3,091 1,061 832
Research and development – capitalization (2,332)
Amortization of intangible assets 74 74
Non-GAAP net loss $ (16,057) $ (12,294) $ (3,131) $ (2,078)
GAAP basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.42) $ (0.36) $ (0.09) $ (0.07)
Non-GAAP basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.36) $ (0.29) $ (0.07) $ (0.05)

Contacts

U.S. Contacts:
EVC Group
Investors
Michael Polyviou, 212-850-6020
mpolyviou@evcgroup.com
or
Doug Sherk, 646-445-4800
dsherk@evcgroup.com