Wednesday April 16 4:15 PM EDT
VISX, Incorporated announces financial results
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1997--VISX, Incorporated (NASDAQ NM: VISX) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 1997.
Revenues for the first quarter of 1997 were $15,743,000 compared to $11,556,000 for the comparable period of 1996. Net income for the first quarter of 1997 was $2,699,000, or $0.17 per share, compared to net income of $1,278,000, or $0.08 per share, for the comparable period of 1996.
VISX is a worldwide leader in the development of refractive laser technology. VISX systems are commercially available in the United States and markets worldwide.
VISX, Incorporated Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended 3/31/97 3/31/96
System sales 10,097 9,479 Royalties, service and other revenue 5,646 2,077 Total revenues 15,743 11,556 Cost of revenues 6,464 5,772 Marketing, general and administrative 5,315 3,563 Research, development and regulatory 2,112 1,860 Total costs and expenses 13,891 11,195 Income (loss) from operations 1,852 361 Interest and other income, net 1,215 917 Income (loss) before income taxes 3,067 1,278 Provision for income taxes 368 -- Net income (loss) 2,699 1,278 Net income (loss) per share $0.17 $0.08 Weighted average number of shares and equivalents outstanding 15,810 16,032
VISX, Incorporated Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (in thousands) Unaudited 3/31/97 12/31/96
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments 84,657 88,990 Accounts receivable 23,765 17,904 Inventories 5,303 5,848 Prepaid expenses 679 553 Current assets 114,404 113,295 Property and equipment, net 4,035 3,621 Other assets 2,742 2,773 Total assets 121,181 119,689 Accounts payable 2,717 2,385 Accrued liabilities 17,441 18,032 Current liabilities 20,158 20,417 Stockholders' equity 101,023 99,272 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 121,181 119,689
CONTACT: VISX, Incorporated Lola Wood, 408/733-2020 Jeffrey Volk, 212/838-3777 E-Mail: ir@visx.com Web: visx.com |