Intuitive Surgical Announces Second Quarter Earnings

July 22, 2009 at 4:07 PM EDT

SUNNYVALE, Calif, July 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISRG), the industry leader in surgical robotics, today reported second quarter of 2009 revenue of $260.6 million, compared with $219.2 million for the second quarter of 2008. Second quarter of 2009 revenue included $13.8 million of revenue that was originally deferred in the first quarter of 2009 in association with discounted offers made to certain customers to upgrade da Vinci S Surgical Systems to our recently introduced da Vinci Si Surgical Systems. The Company had deferred a total of $20.1 million of revenue in the first quarter of 2009 and expects to recognize the remaining $6.3 million in the second half of 2009.

Second quarter of 2009 instruments and accessories revenue increased to $95.8 million from $73.6 million in the second quarter of 2008. The growth in instruments and accessories revenue was primarily driven by growth in da Vinci surgical procedures of approximately 52%, partially offset by lower instruments and accessories revenue per procedure. Second quarter of 2009 instruments and accessories revenue included recognition of $1.4 million of revenue that was originally deferred in the first quarter of 2009.

Second quarter of 2009 systems revenue was $123.5 million, compared to $116.1 million during the second quarter of 2008. Second quarter of 2009 systems revenue included recognition of $12.4 million of revenue that was originally deferred in the first quarter of 2009. 76 da Vinci Surgical Systems were sold during the second quarter of 2009, compared to 85 sold during the second quarter of 2008. 47 of the 76 systems sold during the quarter were the new da Vinci Si model.

Second quarter of 2009 service revenue increased to $41.3 million from $29.4 million during the second quarter of 2008, reflecting growth in the installed base of da Vinci Surgical Systems. The Company ended the second quarter of 2009 with 1,242 da Vinci Surgical Systems installed throughout the world.

Second quarter of 2009 operating income increased to $99.5 million from $78.2 million during the second quarter of 2008, reflecting growth in revenue but also included the impact of recognizing $13.8 million of revenue that was originally deferred in the first quarter of 2009. Since there was no cost deferred in association with the deferred revenue, the $13.8 million of revenue recognized had an equal impact on total revenue, operating income and pretax income. Operating results for the second quarter of 2009 also included $24.6 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board SFAS 123R, compared with $19.7 million for the second quarter of 2008.

Second quarter of 2009 net income was $62.4 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, compared with $51.2 million, or $1.28 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2008. The $13.8 million of revenue recognized in the second quarter of 2009, related to revenue deferred in the first quarter, increased second quarter 2009 net income by approximately $8.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share.

Intuitive ended the second quarter of 2009 with cash, cash equivalents and investments of $902 million, up $80 million from the previous quarter.

Commenting on the announcement, Lonnie Smith, Chairman and CEO of Intuitive Surgical, said, "We are pleased by our continued strong procedure growth and the positive market response to our new da Vinci Si system."

The Company will also announce these results at a conference call today at 1:30 pm PDT. The dial-in numbers for the call are 888-324-9653 for participants located in the U.S. and 312-470-0030 for participants located outside the U.S. The passcode is ISRG and the meeting leader is Mr. Lonnie Smith. To access financial information that will be discussed on the call, please visit Intuitive Surgical's website at www.intuitivesurgical.com.

About Intuitive's Products

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is the global technology leader in robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery. Intuitive Surgical develops, manufactures and markets robotic technologies designed to improve clinical outcomes and help patients return more quickly to active and productive lives. The Company's mission is to extend the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to the broadest possible base of patients. Intuitive Surgical -- Taking surgery beyond the limits of the human hand(tm).

About the da Vinci(r) Surgical System

The da Vinci(r) System is a breakthrough surgical platform designed to enable complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach. The da Vinci(r) System consists of an ergonomic surgeon console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and proprietary EndoWrist(r) instruments. Powered by state-of-the-art robotic and computer technology, the da Vinci(r) System is designed to scale, filter and seamlessly translate the surgeon's hand movements into more precise movements of the EndoWrist(r) instruments. The net result is an intuitive interface with breakthrough surgical capabilities. By providing surgeons with superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort, the da Vinci Surgical System makes it possible for more surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures involving complex dissection or reconstruction. This ultimately has the potential to raise the standard of care for complex surgeries, translating into numerous potential patient benefits, including less pain, a shorter recovery and quicker return to normal daily activities.

Intuitive(r), da Vinci(r), da Vinci S(r), da Vinci(r) Si(tm) , InSite(r) and EndoWrist(r) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various important factors, including the following: the impact of the global economic recession and tightening credit market and related impact on health care spending; timing and success of product development and market acceptance of developed products; regulatory approvals, clearances and restrictions; guidelines and recommendations in the health care and patient communities; intellectual property positions and litigation; competition in the medical device industry and in the specific markets of surgery in which Intuitive Surgical operates; unanticipated manufacturing disruptions; delays in regulatory approvals of new manufacturing facilities or the inability to meet demand for products, the results of the year end audit, and the other factors detailed from time to time under the heading ``Risk Factors'' in our report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as updated from time to time by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements concerning forecasts, revenue growth, procedure growth, future financial results, and statements using words such as "estimate", "project", "plan", "intend", "expect", "anticipate", "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.



                      INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
          UNAUDITED QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

                                            Three months ended
                                     --------------------------------
                                      June 30,   March 31,   June 30,
                                        2009       2009        2008
                                     ---------  ----------  ---------
 Revenue:
  Instruments & Accessories          $  95,827  $   79,528  $  73,632
  Systems                              123,519      69,522    116,148
  Services                              41,278      39,322     29,409
                                     ---------  ----------  ---------
   Total revenue (1)                   260,624     188,372    219,189

 Cost of revenue:
  Products                              55,542      45,266     50,036
  Services                              14,897      14,402     13,097
                                     ---------  ----------  ---------
   Total cost of revenue (2)            70,439      59,668     63,133

  Gross profit                         190,185     128,704    156,056

 Operating expenses:
  Selling, general and
   administrative                       67,276      62,366     57,504
  Research and development (3)          23,369      21,312     20,357
                                     ---------  ----------  ---------
   Total operating expenses (2)         90,645      83,678     77,861

 Income from operations                 99,540      45,026     78,195

 Interest and other income, net          5,171       5,016      5,707
                                     ---------  ----------  ---------

 Income before income taxes            104,711      50,042     83,902
 Provision for income taxes             42,323      21,900     32,720
                                     ---------  ----------  ---------

 Net lncome                          $  62,388  $   28,142  $  51,182
                                     =========  ==========  =========
 Earnings per share:
  Basic                              $    1.65  $     0.72   $   1.32
                                     =========  ==========  =========
  Diluted (1)                        $    1.62  $     0.72   $   1.28
                                     =========  ==========  =========

 Shares used in computing earnings
  per share:
  Basic                                 37,897      38,883     38,773
                                     =========  ==========  =========
  Diluted                               38,557      39,336     39,980
                                     =========  ==========  =========

(1)   The Company offered certain customers the opportunity to upgrade
      the da Vinci S Surgical Systems purchased during the first
      quarter of 2009 to the recently introduced da Vinci Si Surgical
      Systems, at a discount from the list price of the upgrade. These
      customers were also given the opportunity to return certain da
      Vinci S accessories in exchange for da Vinci Si accessories. The
      customers were given until June 30, 2009 to accept the offer.
      Excluding the deferral of $20.1 million associated with these
      offers, the total revenue and diluted earnings per share during
      the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $208.5 million and
      $1.02, respectively.

      In the second quarter of 2009, the Company recognized $13.8
      million of revenue originally deferred in the first quarter and
      associated with offers declined, upgrades completed or
      accessories delivered. Excluding the $13.8 million of revenue
      recognized, the total revenue and diluted earnings per share
      during the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $246.8 million
      and $1.40, respectively.

      The remaining revenue deferred in the first quarter of $6.3
      million is expected to be recognized by December 31, 2009.

(2)   Includes stock compensation expense of $3.6 million, $3.3
      million and $2.9 million in total cost of revenue and $21.0
      million, $19.4 million and $16.8 million in total operating
      expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2009, March 31,
      2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively.

(3)   Includes amortization of purchased intellectual property of $3.8
      million, $3.5 million and $2.2 million in research and
      development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2009,
      March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively.


                         INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
       UNAUDITED SIX MONTHS ENDED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                  (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

                                                   Six months ended
                                                        June 30,
                                                 --------------------
                                                    2009       2008
                                                 --------------------

 Revenue:
  Instruments & Accessories                      $ 175,355  $ 135,473
  Systems                                          193,041    215,258
  Services                                          80,600     56,652
                                                 ---------  ---------
   Total revenue (1)                               448,996    407,383

 Cost of revenue:
  Products                                         100,808     94,888
  Services                                          29,299     26,632
                                                 ---------  ---------
   Total cost of revenue (2)                       130,107    121,520

  Gross profit                                     318,889    285,863

 Operating expenses:
  Selling, general and administrative              129,642    106,138
  Research and development (3)                      44,681     36,658
                                                 ---------  ---------
   Total operating expenses (2)                    174,323    142,796

 Income from operations                            144,566    143,067

 Interest and other income, net                     10,187     14,248
                                                 ---------  ---------

 Income before income taxes                        154,753    157,315
 Provision for income taxes                         64,223     61,352
                                                 ---------  ---------
 Net Income                                       $ 90,530   $ 95,963
                                                 =========  =========

 Earnings per share:
  Basic                                           $   2.36   $   2.48
                                                 =========  =========
  Diluted (1)                                     $   2.32   $   2.40
                                                 =========  =========

 Shares used in computing earnings per share:
  Basic                                             38,390     38,677
                                                 =========  =========
  Diluted                                           38,946     39,914
                                                 =========  =========


 (1) The Company offered certain customers the opportunity to upgrade
     the da Vinci S Surgical Systems purchased during the first quarter
     of 2009 to the recently introduced da Vinci Si Surgical Systems,
     at a discount from the list price of the upgrade. These customers
     were also given the opportunity to return certain da Vinci S
     accessories in exchange for da Vinci Si accessories. The customers
     were given until June 30, 2009 to accept the offer.

     During the three months ended March 31, 2009, the Company had
     deferred $20.1 million of revenue associated with these offers.
     In the second quarter of 2009, the Company recognized $13.8
     million of revenue associated with offers declined, upgrades
     completed or accessories delivered.

     Excluding the remaining revenue deferred of $6.3 million as of
     June 30, 2009, the total revenue and diluted earnings per share
     during the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $455.3 million and
     $2.42, respectively. The remaining revenue deferred is expected
     to be recognized by December 31, 2009.

 (2) Includes stock compensation expense of $7.0 million and $5.2
     million in total cost of revenue and $40.4 million and $29.1
     million in total operating expenses for the six months ended
     June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 (3) Includes amortization of purchased intellectual property of $7.2
     million and $3.3 million in research and development expenses for
     the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.


                      INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
          UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                           (IN THOUSANDS)

                                      6/30/2009   3/31/2009  12/31/2008
                                     ----------  ----------  ----------
 Cash, cash equivalents, and
  investments                        $  902,061  $  821,683  $  901,873
 Accounts receivable, net               175,216     139,341     170,107
 Inventory                               59,247      64,383      63,460
 Property and equipment, net            122,584     122,571     117,021
 Goodwill                               110,740     110,740     110,740
 Deferred tax assets                     53,423      47,823      45,357
 Other assets                            78,011      79,512      66,066
                                     ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total assets                       $1,501,282  $1,386,053  $1,474,624
                                     ==========  ==========  ==========

 Accounts payable and other
  accrued liabilities                $  140,589  $  112,661  $  128,606
 Deferred revenue                        89,509      98,272      79,252
                                     ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total liabilities                     230,098     210,933     207,858
 Stockholders' equity                 1,271,184   1,175,120   1,266,766
                                     ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total liabilities and
   stockholders' equity              $1,501,282  $1,386,053  $1,474,624
                                     ==========  ==========  ==========

CONTACT: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Ben Gong
408-523-2175
Laura Lee Luna
408-523-2161