WARSAW, Ind., May 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:KIDS), a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020.
First Quarter 2020 and Recent Business Highlights
- Generated total revenue of $16.4 million for first quarter 2020, up 11.6% from $14.7 million in first quarter 2019; domestic revenue growth was 30.4% for the first quarter 2020
- Acquired ApiFix and MID-C system on April 1st that expands portfolio of novel technologies to treat scoliosis
- Received FDA 510(k) clearance and expanded neuromuscular indications for RESPONSE™ Scoliosis System and launched Large Fragment Cannulated Screw System in the U.S.
- Expanded the domestic sales organization to 167 consultants, up 21.0% from first quarter 2019 of 138 consultants
- Converted Italy to direct sales agency model, expanding international agencies to a total of 8
- Deployed $3.3 million of consignment sets in first quarter 2020, up 22.2% compared to $2.7 million in the same period prior year
- Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for a fourth year
- Maintained strong balance sheet with approximately $54.9 million in cash and restricted cash as of March 31, 2020
- Suspended full year 2020 revenue growth and set consignment guidance, reflecting uncertainties regarding the impact of COVID-19
- Initiated senior executive succession plan and appointed David Bailey as President and Fred Hite as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 3, 2020
Mark Throdahl, President and Chief Executive Officer of OrthoPediatrics, commented, “First, we would like to thank our colleagues and the entire healthcare community for their dedication addressing the global COVID-19 pandemic. The extraordinary effort displayed by our team at this time as we continue to execute against our strategic initiatives is a testament to our Company’s culture, which is the foundation of all our success. We saw a strong start to the year with 30% domestic revenue growth for the quarter, and we are pleased to sustain our momentum on corporate initiatives that will allow us to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis stronger than when we entered it.”
Mr. Throdahl continued, “With our leading industry position and proven business model, we were able to complete the acquisition of ApiFix and its MID-C system on April 1st that is one of only two FDA-approved technologies that potentially allows patients to avoid fusion surgery altogether. Combined with the launch of our Large Fragment Cannulated Screw system and the recent FDA approval of expanded indications for our RESPONSE™ Scoliosis System as well as Orthex and other important new products, we look forward to offering an expanded portfolio as elective surgeries resume. We remain committed to our mission to provide children access to pediatric-specific solutions worldwide and are prepared to serve our customers, whatever the size of the surge in demand later this year. I am proud of our entire organization and expect seamless continuity with Dave Bailey as President and Fred Hite as COO and CFO as I remain Chief Executive Officer and prepare for my future transition to Executive Chairman.”
Terry Schlotterback, OrthoPediatrics’ Chairman of the Board, added, “After the successful IPO of the Company, Mark approached the Board indicating that it was appropriate to begin planning the CEO succession following his 70th birthday in 2021. We are fortunate to have two leaders of exceptional quality in both Dave Bailey and Fred Hite. Together, they will maintain the strategic progress, financial track record, and engaging culture that have distinguished OrthoPediatrics during Mark’s tenure as CEO. The Board looks forward to welcoming Mark into the future Executive Chairman role and remaining a full-time officer of the Company.”
Management Updates
The Company appointed David Bailey as President and Fred Hite as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 3, 2020. Currently, Mr. Bailey is Executive Vice President and Mr. Hite is CFO. These promotions commence an orderly process of senior executive succession in anticipation of Mr. Bailey being named CEO and Mr. Throdahl becoming Executive Chairman from President and CEO at the appropriate future time. Following that transition, Mr. Throdahl will continue working from the Company’s Warsaw headquarters and maintaining direct involvement in investor relations, strategy development, and operational travel in the field.
First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Total revenue for the first quarter of 2020 was $16.4 million, a 11.6% increase compared to $14.7 million for the same period last year. U.S. revenue for the first quarter of 2020 was $13.4 million, a 30.4% increase compared to $10.3 million for the same period last year, representing 81.8% of total revenue. International revenue for the first quarter of 2020 was $3.0 million, a 32.3% decrease compared to $4.4 million for the same period last year, representing 18.2% of total revenue. International markets were impacted earlier by COVID, and stocking distributors cancelled orders that are typically weighted to the end of the quarter.
Trauma and Deformity revenue for the first quarter of 2020 was $12.2 million, a 21.9% increase compared to $10.0 million for the same period last year. Scoliosis revenue was $3.7 million, a 12.8% decrease compared to $4.3 million for the first quarter of 2019. Sports Medicine/other revenue for the first quarter of 2020 was $435 thousand, a 14.2% increase compared to $381 thousand for the same period last year. Scoliosis was impacted by COVID more quickly as elective surgeries were deferred.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2020 was $12.2 million, a 14.6% increase compared to $10.7 million for the same period last year. Gross profit margin for the first quarter of 2020 improved to 74.7%, compared to 72.7% for the same period last year due to an increase in domestic sales.
Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2020 were $16.7 million, a 25.0% increase compared to $13.4 million for the same period last year. The increase in operating expenses was driven by a 40.4% increase in general and administration expense primarily as a result of increased non-cash stock compensation as well as depreciation, a 15.5% increase in sales and marketing, and a 4.3% increase in research and development. Operating loss for the first quarter of 2020 was ($4.5) million compared to ($2.7) million for the same period last year.
Net interest expense for the first quarter of 2020 was $0.4 million, compared to $0.3 million for the same period last year.
Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the first quarter of 2020 was ($4.9) million, compared to ($3.0) million for the same period last year. Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the period was ($0.30) per basic and diluted share, compared to ($0.21) per basic and diluted share for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2020 was ($2.1) million as compared to ($1.4) million for the first quarter of 2019. See below for additional information and a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information.
The weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was 16,423,853 shares.
In the first quarter of 2020, we had 167 sales representatives, up 21.0% compared to 138 in the same period of 2019.
The change in property and equipment during the first quarter of 2020 was $4.0 million, which compared to $5.0 million for the same period last year. This investment reflects the deployment of consigned sets, which includes product specific instruments and cases and trays. Including the implants, $3.3 million of consigned sets were deployed during the first quarter of 2020, compared to $2.7 million during the first quarter of 2019.
As of March 31, 2020, cash and restricted cash were $54.9 million after paying back the $5.0 million revolving credit facility, compared to $72.0 million as of December 31, 2019, and the Company had approximately $21.2 million in total outstanding indebtedness, with the full amount of its $15.0 million revolving credit facility currently available.
Full Year 2020 Financial Guidance Suspended
Due to the rapidly evolving environment and continued uncertainties surrounding the duration and impact of COVID-19, OrthoPediatrics maintains suspension of its revenue growth and set consignment guidance for the full year 2020.
Conference Call
OrthoPediatrics will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The dial-in numbers are (855) 289-4603 for domestic callers and (614) 999-9389 for international callers. The conference ID number is 5684747. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online from the investor relations page of the OrthoPediatrics’ corporate website at www.orthopediatrics.com.
A replay of the webcast will remain available on OrthoPediatrics’ website, www.orthopediatrics.com, until the Company releases its second quarter 2020 financial results. In addition, a telephonic replay of the call will be available until May 13, 2020. The replay dial-in numbers are (855) 859-2056 for domestic callers and (404) 537-3406 for international callers. Please use the replay conference ID number 5684747.
