Atrion Reports Third Quarter Results

ALLEN, TX--(Marketwired - Oct 29, 2013) - Atrion Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRI) today announced that for the third quarter of 2013 revenues and operating income were up 11% and diluted earnings per share were up 6% compared to the results for the third quarter of 2012.

Atrion's revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 totaled $34.0 million compared with $30.6 million for the same period in 2012. Operating income for the just ended quarter was $10.7 million compared to $9.7 million in the same period of 2012. On a diluted per share basis, earnings for the period increased to $3.81 as compared to $3.59 for the same quarter of last year. Net income for the third quarter totaled $7.7 million compared to $7.3 million in last year's third quarter.

Commenting on the results of the third quarter compared to the same period of 2012, David Battat, President and CEO, said, "We are very pleased with our results this quarter with revenues and operating income each showing double-digit increases over the prior year period. The comparative financial results for net income and earnings per share understate the current period's growth due to a significant one-time R&D tax benefit recorded in last year's third quarter. This tax benefit resulted from an IRS arbitration panel's decision awarding us 100% of previously disallowed credits for the 2006-2008 calendar years." Mr. Battat added, "We saw robust increases in revenues for products sold to the cardiovascular and ophthalmic markets, which increased 23% and 30%, respectively, compared to a weak period in the prior year. Together, those product lines accounted for most of the increase in overall revenues for the quarter, with sales in the remaining product areas slightly above the prior year period. Once again, the value of our product diversification can be clearly seen." Mr. Battat concluded, "During the quarter we increased spending on R&D by 52% aimed at product development in all areas but with a special emphasis on cardiovascular. We also repurchased 4,775 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $245.80 per share, while increasing our balance of cash and investments by $6.3 million to $59.3 million."

Atrion Corporation develops and manufactures products primarily for medical applications. The Company's website is www.atrioncorp.com.

ATRION CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Revenues

$

34,044

$

30,637

$

100,142

$

90,565

Cost of goods sold

17,003

15,742

51,757

47,168

Gross profit

17,041

14,895

48,385

43,397

Operating expenses

6,328

5,218

18,777

16,810

Operating income

10,713

9,677

29,608

26,587

Interest income

310

411

1,005

1,060

Other income

-

-

-

2

Income before income taxes

11,023

10,088

30,613

27,649

Income tax provision

(3,350

)

(2,829

)

(9,800

)

(8,914

)

Net income

$

7,673

$

7,259

$

20,813

$

18,735

Income per basic share

$

3.82

$

3.60

$

10.33

$

9.30

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

2,007

2,014

2,014

2,015

Income per diluted share

$

3.81

$

3.59

$

10.31

$

9.24

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

2,016

2,022

2,019

2,028

ATRION CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

Sept. 30,

Dec. 31,

ASSETS

2013

2012

(Unaudited)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

30,724

$

7,999

Short-term investments

8,448

8,182

Total cash and short-term investments

39,172

16,181

Accounts receivable

16,183

13,054

Inventories

26,488

23,779

Prepaid expenses and other

1,592

3,110

Deferred income taxes

623

623

Total current assets

84,058

56,747

Long-term investments

20,104

28,433

Property, plant and equipment, net

57,688

59,268

Other assets

11,258

11,362

$

173,108

$

155,810

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities

10,904

7,208

Line of credit

--

--

Other non-current liabilities

12,968

13,774

Stockholders' equity

149,236

134,828

$

173,108

$

155,810

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