Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 


 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

February 7, 2005

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

 


 

CUTERA, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

State of Delaware   000-50644   77-0492262

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

3240 Bayshore Blvd.

Brisbane, California 94005

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(415) 657-5500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 


 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On February 7, 2005, we issued a press release announcing our fourth quarter 2004 and full year 2004 results. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This Exhibit is not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), but is instead furnished. The Exhibit is not incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (c) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description


99.1   Press Release, dated as of February 7, 2005.


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements if 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.

 

CUTERA, INC.
By:  

/s/ Kevin P. Connors


    Kevin P. Connors
    President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: February 7, 2005

 

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Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACTS:

 

Cutera, Inc.

Ron Santilli

Chief Financial Officer

415-657-5500

 

Investor Relations

John Mills or Tom Ryan

Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.

310-395-2215

jmills@icrinc.com

 

CUTERA REPORTS RECORD FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END 2004 RESULTS

—Company significantly exceeds fourth quarter revenue and earnings guidance—

 

    Revenue: fourth quarter increases 29% to $16.1 million; 2004 increases 35% to $52.6 million.

 

    Earnings per Diluted Share: fourth quarter achieves $0.16; 2004 achieves $0.31.

 

    Cash Generated by Operations: fourth quarter hits $3.8 Million; 2004 climbs to $9.1 million.

 

Brisbane, California, February 7, 2005 – Cutera, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUTR), a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.

 

Fourth quarter revenue was $16.1 million, representing a 29% increase over the $12.4 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2003. Gross margin during the fourth quarter was 74%, compared to 70% in the same period in 2003. Net income for the fourth quarter was $2.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $1.4 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2003. Included in the fourth quarter 2004 results is $352,000 of pre-tax, non-cash, stock-based compensation charges, compared to charges of $425,000 in the fourth quarter of 2003. Cash generated by operations was $3.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2004.

 

2004 revenue reached $52.6 million, representing a 35% increase over the $39.1 million reported for 2003. Gross margin for 2004 was 72% compared to 68% in 2003. Net income for 2004 was $3.8 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $3.1 million reported for 2003. Included in the 2004 results is $1,435,000 of pre-tax, non-cash, stock-based compensation charges, compared to charges of $1,424,000 for 2003. Cash generated by operations was $9.1 million in 2004. As of December 31 2004, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and investments of $66.3 million.

 

“We are very excited about our results for the fourth quarter and for the full-year 2004,” said Kevin Connors, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our success is attributed to our strong business model and the positive reception our products have been receiving in the marketplace. Our innovative technology platforms allow our customers to add new applications to their Cutera products in the form of upgrades, as we have successfully demonstrated for many years. We have been able to expand our business by significantly investing in research and development and by leveraging our global sales and marketing organization. By successfully executing the strategy we articulated when the Company went public in March 2004, we have been able to experience strong revenue and earnings growth.”


Mr. Connors continued, “In 2005, we intend to continue to expand our domestic and international sales channels and to introduce more innovative products and aesthetic applications that would increase our breadth of product offerings with the goal of positioning Cutera as the leader in laser and other light-based aesthetic systems. In the first quarter of 2005, we plan on completing the roll-out of our latest product, Titan, at the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual Meeting. In addition, we plan on introducing our Solera platform, which is a compact, table top family of products that will allow us to expand our addressable markets.”

 

For the first quarter of 2005, management believes revenue will be approximately $14.5 million with earnings per diluted share of approximately $0.07. Management believes full year 2005 revenue will be approximately $66.0 million, with corresponding earnings per diluted share of approximately $0.40.

 

Conference Call

 

Cutera, Inc. will host a conference call on February 7th, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific (5:00 p.m. Eastern) to discuss its fourth quarter and year-end 2004 results. The earnings call will be broadcast live over the internet hosted at the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at http://www.cutera.com and will be archived online within one hour of the completion of the conference call. In addition, you may call 800-811-8824. Participating in the call will be Kevin Connors, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ron Santilli, Chief Financial Officer.

 

A telephonic playback will be available from 4:00 p.m. PST on February 7, 2005 through 11:59 p.m. PST on February 21, 2005 by calling 888-203-1112. To access this playback, please enter pass code 8512246.

 

About Cutera, Inc.

 

Brisbane, Calif.-based Cutera is a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems to the professional aesthetic market. Since 1998, Cutera has developed innovative, easy-to-use products that enable dermatologists, plastic surgeons, gynecologists, primary care physicians and other qualified practitioners to offer safe, effective and non-invasive aesthetic treatments to their patients. For more information, call 1-888-4CUTERA or visit www.cutera.com

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning Cutera’s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2004, as well as its expectations regarding financial results for the first quarter of and for the 2005 fiscal year, are forward looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. Forward-Looking statements are based on management’s current, preliminary expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause Cutera’s actual results to differ materially from the statements contained herein. Cutera’s fourth quarter financial results, as discussed in this release, are preliminary and unaudited, and subject to adjustment. Estimates of 2005 financial results are subject to a number of assumptions regarding the future operation of our business. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect Cutera’s business and its financial results are detailed in its 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2004. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward–looking statements, especially guidance on future financial performance, which speaks only as of the date they are made. Cutera undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they were made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

— Financial Tables Follow —

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CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     December 31,

 
     2004

    2003

 

Assets

                

Current assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 58,239     $ 10,290  

Restricted cash

     —         250  

Short-term investments

     6,031       —    

Accounts receivable, net

     6,643       7,597  

Inventory

     3,004       2,239  

Current portion of deferred tax asset

     2,284       1,699  

Other current assets

     878       879  
    


 


Total current assets

     77,079       22,954  

Property and equipment, net

     1,071       734  

Intangibles, net

     399       453  

Deferred tax asset, net of current portion

     —         57  

Long-term investments

     2,000       —    
    


 


Total assets

   $ 80,549     $ 24,198  
    


 


Liabilities, Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Equity

                

Liabilities:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 1,195     $ 1,915  

Accrued liabilities

     8,194       5,709  

Deferred revenue

     1,171       1,125  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     10,560       8,749  

Deferred rent

     648       —    

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     833       202  

Deferred tax liability

     52       —    
    


 


Total liabilities

     12,093       8,951  
    


 


Redeemable convertible preferred stock

     —         7,372  
    


 


Stockholders’ equity:

                

Common stock

     11       2  

Additional paid-in capital

     62,738       7,579  

Deferred stock-based compensation

     (2,226 )     (3,888 )

Retained earnings

     7,942       4,182  

Other comprehensive loss

     (9 )     —    
    


 


Total stockholders’ equity

     68,456       7,875  
    


 


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 80,549     $ 24,198  
    


 



CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,


    Years Ended
December 31,


 
     2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Net revenue

   $ 16,094     $ 12,449     $ 52,641     $ 39,088  

Cost of revenue(1)

     4,235       3,711       14,689       12,317  
    


 


 


 


Gross profit

     11,859       8,738       37,952       26,771  

Operating expenses:

                                

Sales and marketing

     5,473       4,300       19,052       13,410  

Research and development

     1,150       922       4,136       3,097  

General and administrative

     2,195       846       8,344       3,916  

Amortization of deferred stock compensation

     313       374       1,267       1,184  
    


 


 


 


Total operating expenses

     9,131       6,442       32,799       21,607  
    


 


 


 


Income from operations

     2,728       2,296       5,153       5,164  

Interest and other income, net

     378       2       632       30  
    


 


 


 


Income before income taxes

     3,106       2,298       5,785       5,194  

Provision for income taxes

     (1,034 )     (913 )     (2,025 )     (2,088 )
    


 


 


 


Net income

   $ 2,072     $ 1,385     $ 3,760     $ 3,106  
    


 


 


 


Net income available to common shareholders used in basic earnings per share

   $ 2,072     $ 441     $ 3,284     $ 963  
    


 


 


 


Net income per share

                                

Basic

   $ 0.19     $ 0.20     $ 0.38     $ 0.46  

Diluted

   $ 0.16     $ 0.15     $ 0.31     $ 0.35  

Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:

                                

Basic

     10,867       2,204       8,573       2,106  

Diluted

     13,167       9,025       12,222       8,835  

(1)    Amortization of deferred stock compensation related to:

                                

Cost of revenue

   $ 39     $ 51     $ 168     $ 240  
    


 


 


 


Operating expenses:

                                

Sales and marketing

     63       149       274       382  

Research and development

     104       94       413       351  

General and administrative

     146       131       580       451  
    


 


 


 


       313       374       1,267       1,184  
    


 


 


 


Total deferred stock compensation expense

   $ 352     $ 425     $ 1,435     $ 1,424  
    


 


 


 


 

 


CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Years Ended
December 31,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                

Net income

   $ 3,760     $ 3,106  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Depreciation and amortization

     524       443  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     102       333  

Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory

     95       139  

Change in deferred tax asset

     (476 )     (587 )

Stock based compensation

     1,435       1,424  

Tax benefit related to employee stock options

     674       131  

Loss on disposal of assets

     47       35  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                

Accounts receivable

     852       (4,752 )

Inventory

     (860 )     (1,012 )

Other current assets

     1       (578 )

Accounts payable

     (720 )     990  

Accrued liabilities

     2,368       1,914  

Deferred rent

     648       —    

Deferred revenue

     677       999  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     9,127       2,585  
    


 


Cash flows used in investing activities:

                

Acquisition of property and equipment

     (854 )     (589 )

Purchase of short-term investments

     (6,040 )     —    

Purchase of long-term investments

     (2,000 )     —    

Change in restricted cash

     250       (190 )
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (8,644 )     (779 )
    


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

                

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan

     1,150       108  

Proceeds from exercise of warrant

     —         100  

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net

     46,316       —    
    


 


       47,466       208  
    


 


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     47,949       2,014  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     10,290       8,276  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 58,239     $ 10,290  
    


 


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                

Conversion of preferred to common stock

   $ 7,372     $ —    

Deferred stock-based compensation, net of terminations

   $ (227 )   $ 2,591  

Cash paid for taxes

   $ 1,818     $ 2,295