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Biotech / Medical : VISX -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: mhannon who wrote (1146)	5/26/1999 2:43:00 PM
From: W Shakespeare	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1754

BancBoston Robertson Stephens Reiterates Buy Rating on VISX SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by BancBoston Robertson Stephens, a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, CRD number 41271: BancBoston Robertson Stephens senior medical device and medical technology analyst Wade H. King, M.D., today reiterated his Buy rating on VISX, Inc. (Nasdaq: VISX). VISX, headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., is the leading manufacturer of excimer laser systems used to perform laser vision correction (LVC) procedures. "We are reiterating our Buy rating on VISX, in light of weakness surrounding the initial Federal Trade Commission patent ruling expected soon. A lead article in today's Wall Street Journal discussed a variety of patent litigation surrounding VISX, including the FTC case," said King. "We believe that the patent issues highlighted in the article will take several years to resolve, and that business momentum remains very strong at VISX, both in terms of LVC procedure volume and system sales." "The stock is currently trading at less than 29 times our 2000 earnings per share estimate of $1.58, which we believe has the potential for upward revision. We view this as an exceedingly attractive valuation, particularly given the company's superior operating margins and strong revenue and earnings per share growth," said King. Clients interested in receiving more information should contact their salesperson at 415-781-9700. BancBoston Robertson Stephens is a leading international investment banking firm focused on emerging growth companies. The firm's 55 equity and high yield research analysts cover more than 600 companies. Additional information is available upon request. The information contained herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact respecting any company, industry or security. Although opinions and estimates expressed herein reflect the current judgment of BancBoston Robertson Stephens, the information upon which such opinions and estimates are based is not necessarily updated on a regular basis; when it is, the date of the change in estimate will be noted. In addition, opinions and estimates are subject to change without notice. This Report contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ significantly from the results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in "Investment Risks." BancBoston Robertson Stephens from time to time performs corporate finance or other services for some companies described herein and may occasionally possess material, nonpublic information regarding such companies. This information is not used in the preparation of the opinions and estimates herein. While the information contained in this Report and the opinions contained herein are based on sources believed to be reliable, BancBoston Robertson Stephens has not independently verified the facts, assumptions and estimates contained in this Report. Accordingly, no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information and opinions contained in this Report. BancBoston Robertson Stephens, its managing directors, its affiliates, and/or its employees may have an interest in the securities of the issue(s) described and may make purchases or sales while this report is in circulation. BancBoston Robertson Stephens International Ltd. is regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority in the United Kingdom. This publication is not meant for private customers. The securities discussed herein are not FDIC insured, are not deposits or other obligations or guarantees of BankBoston N.A., and are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of any principal amount invested. SOURCE BancBoston Robertson Stephens CO: BancBoston Robertson Stephens; VISX, Inc. ST: California IN: FIN MTC SU: RTG 05/26/99 14:20 EDT prnewswire.com