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Advanced Medical Optics Announces Second-Quarter 2004 Results.


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, Calif. -- Advanced Medical Optics Advanced Medical Optics, Inc., (NYSE: EYE) (known as AMO) is a global medical device leader focused on the discovery and delivery of innovative vision technologies that optimize the quality of life for people of all ages. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE

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--Revenue Up 10.9% vs. One Year Ago

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--Updated 2004 Guidance Reflects Addition of Pfizer Pfizer Incorporated (NYSE: PFE) is a major research-based pharmaceutical company, which ranks number two in sales The company is based in New York City. It produces the number-one selling drug Lipitor (atorvastatin, used to lower blood cholesterol); the oral antifungal  Ophthalmic ophthalmic /oph·thal·mic/ (of-thal´mik) ocular (1).

oph·thal·mic
adj.
Of or relating to the eye; ocular.


Ophthalmic
Pertaining to the eye.
 Surgical Business

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO AMO - America's Multimedia Online ) (NYSE:AVO), a global leader in ophthalmic surgical devices and eye care products, today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2004.

Net revenue rose 10.9 percent to $168.7 million compared with last year's second quarter, reflecting strong growth in the company's core ophthalmic surgical and eye care businesses and across all geographic geographic /geo·graph·ic/ (je?o-graf´ik) in pathology, of or referring to a pattern that is well demarcated, resembling outlines on a map.

geographic

pertaining to geography.
 regions. Excluding the effect of currency, revenue grew 5.9 percent for the second quarter, compared to the same period in 2003. Pro forma As a matter of form or for the sake of form. Used to describe accounting, financial, and other statements or conclusions based upon assumed or anticipated facts.

The phrase pro forma
 net income for the second quarter of 2004 grew 28.3 percent to $8.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $6.7 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.

During the quarter, the company completed a series of transactions to restructure its balance sheet and fund the acquisition of the Pfizer ophthalmic surgical business, which was successfully closed on June June: see month.  26, 2004. As a result of the recapitalization Recapitalization

Restructuring a company's debt and equity mixture often with the aim of making a company's capital structure more stable.

Notes:
Companies often want to diversify their debt-to-equity ratio to improve liquidity.
, AMO recorded a non-cash charge Non-Cash Charge

A charge off, made by a company against earnings, that does not require an initial outlay of cash.

Notes:
Non-cash charges are typically against the depreciation, amortization, and depletion accounts on a company's balance sheet.
 of approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 $110.3 million and a cash charge of approximately $16.0 million that caused a reported net loss in the quarter of $112.5 million, or a loss of $3.67 per diluted share. This compares to reported net income of $4.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, one year ago.

"With another quarter of solid performance across both businesses, AMO is demonstrating to shareholders its ability to deliver sustained growth by providing superior technologies that improve the productivity of practitioners and the well-being of patients," said James V James V, king of Scotland
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. Mazzo, president and chief executive officer. "This was a milestone “Milemarker” redirects here. For the American indie rock band, see Milemarker (band).

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 quarter for AMO. We continued to improve our financial performance, recapitalized our balance sheet, prepared to close the strategic acquisition of the Pfizer surgical ophthalmic business and prepared to expand our eye care business in select markets with a technologically advanced contact lens contact lens, thin plastic lens worn between the eye and eyelid that may be used instead of eyeglasses. Actors, models, and others wear them for appearance, and athletes use them for safety and convenience. . All of these steps are positioning AMO for future growth."

The acquisition of the Pfizer surgical ophthalmic business includes the Healon Healon® Ophthalmology A viscoelastic material used in capsulorrhexis and foldable intraocular lens implant procedures. See Intraocular lens. (R) family of viscoelastics, the CeeOn(R) and Tecnis(R) lines of intraocular lenses Intraocular lens
Lens made of silicone or plastic placed within the eye; can be corrective.

Mentioned in: Cataract Surgery
 (IOL IOL Intraocular lens, see there ) and the Baerveldt(R) glaucoma glaucoma (glôkō`mə), ocular disorder characterized by pressure within the eyeball caused by an excessive amount of aqueous humor (the fluid substance filling the eyeball).  shunt To divert, switch or bypass. , as well as related manufacturing and R&D facilities. AMO acquired the business, which generated approximately $150 million in revenue in 2003, for $450 million in cash. The acquisition closed on the first day of the company's fiscal third quarter.

For the first six months of 2004, net revenue was $319.0 million, compared to $283.3 million for the first six months of 2003, an increase of 12.6 percent. Excluding the impact of currency, revenue grew 5.6 percent. Pro forma net income for the first six months of 2004 was $13.1 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $6.8 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, in the year-ago period. Including recapitalization-related charges in the second quarter, the company reported a net loss for the first six months of 2004 of $107.8 million, or a loss of $3.59 per diluted share, compared to reported net income of $4.3 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2003.

"With the acquisition completed and our integration efforts well underway, we now expect 2004 revenue to be between $715 million and $725 million, with pro forma diluted EPS to be between $1.20 and $1.25," said Richard Ri·chard   , Joseph Henri Maurice Known as "Rocket." 1921-2000.

Canadian hockey player. A right wing for the Montreal Canadiens (1942-1960), he led his team to eight Stanley Cup championships and was the first player to score 50 goals in a
 A. Meier Mei·er   , Richard Born 1934.

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, executive vice president of operations and finance and chief financial officer. "In addition, we are increasing our post-acquisition guidance for 2005 revenue to a range of $810 million to $840 million, and narrowing the range of our 2005 pro forma diluted EPS guidance to $1.60 to $1.70."

AMO had previously set revenue and pro forma earnings-per-share guidance for 2004, excluding the Pfizer acquisition, at $635 million to $645 million and $1.02 to $1.04, respectively. Previous 2005 revenue and pro forma earnings-per-share guidance including the Pfizer acquisition was $800 million to $830 million and $1.50 to $1.70, respectively.

Ophthalmic Surgical

The company's ophthalmic surgical revenue grew 10.7 percent in the second quarter to $86.7 million, compared to $78.3 million in the year-ago quarter. Excluding the effect of currency, ophthalmic surgical revenue grew 6.3 percent.

Total IOL revenue rose 7.3 percent to $55.8 million, compared to revenue of $52.0 million in the second quarter of 2003, reflecting sales increases of its proprietary Sensar(R) acrylic acrylic, artificial fiber made from a special group of vinyl compounds, primarily acrylonitrile. Acrylic fibers are thermoplastic (i.e., soften when heated, reharden upon cooling), have low moisture regain, are low in density, and can be made into bulky fabrics.  and Clariflex(R) silicone silicone, polymer in which atoms of silicon and oxygen alternate in a chain; various organic radicals, such as the methyl group, CH3, are bound to the silicon atoms.  IOLs. Sales of phacoemulsification phacoemulsification /phaco·emul·si·fi·ca·tion/ (-e-mul?si-fi-ka´shun) a method of cataract extraction in which the lens is fragmented by ultrasonic vibrations and simultaneously irrigated and aspirated.  products grew 18.9 percent during the second quarter, to $19.8 million, compared to $16.6 million one year ago. This increase is attributable attributable

emanating from or pertaining to attribute.


attributable proportion
see attributable risk (below).

attributable risk
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intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs
1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly.

2. To return to one's attention or memory.

3. To return in thought or discourse.
 revenue from sales of the consumable A material that is used up and needs continuous replenishment, such as paper and toner. "The low-tech end of the high-tech field!"  surgical packs used during every phacoemulsification procedure performed with an AMO machine.

For the first six months of 2004, ophthalmic surgical revenue grew 13.1 percent to $164.9 million, compared to $145.8 million in the first six months of 2003. Excluding the effect of currency, growth was 6.6 percent for the period.

Eye Care

Revenue growth in AMO's eye care business was also strong during the quarter, rising 11.2 percent to $82.1 million, compared to $73.8 million in 2003's second quarter. Excluding the effect of currency, growth was 5.5 percent for the quarter. The company attributed this performance to continued market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market
penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women"
 of its COMPLETE(R) branded product line, which grew 30 percent. The centerpiece of this branded line is COMPLETE(R) MoisturePLUS(TM), the first multipurpose mul·ti·pur·pose  
adj.
Designed or used for several purposes: a multipurpose room; multipurpose software.


multipurpose
Adjective
 solution with dual artificial tear ingredients to help prevent discomfort Discomfort may refer to pain, an unpleasant sensation, or to suffering, an unpleasant feeling or emotion.  caused by contact lens dryness.

The company announced earlier this week that it will enter the contact lens market in Europe Europe (yr`əp), 6th largest continent, c.4,000,000 sq mi (10,360,000 sq km) including adjacent islands (1992 est. pop. 512,000,000).  later this year and expand into the Asia Pacific contact lens market in 2005. Through an agreement with CooperVision CooperVision is the 3rd largest contact lens maker in the world and the number one manufacturer of toric lenses.

With headquarters in Lake Forest, California it manufactures in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico; Norfolk, Virginia; Rochester, New York;
 Limited, AMO will have exclusive selling rights in certain markets to an ultra-stable, hydrogel hy·dro·gel
n.
A colloidal gel in which the particles are dispersed in water.



hydrogel

a gel that contains water.

hydrogel Wound care A polymer absorptive wound dressing. See Dressing.
 HEMA/GMA monthly contact lens, to be marketed under the COMPLETE(R)Aquavision(TM) brand name. The moisture-giving properties in COMPLETE(R)Aquavision(TM) lenses are designed to provide greater comfort throughout the day and alleviate Alleviate
To make something easier to be endured.

Mentioned in: Kinesiology, Applied
 dryness and discomfort -- the primary reasons contact lens wearers cite for discontinuing use. The move will allow AMO to expand its well established eye care franchise and capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on`   

v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>.
 the growing contact lens markets in Europe and Asia Pacific.

For the first six months of 2004, eye care revenue grew 12.1 percent to $154.1 million, compared to $137.5 million in the first six months of 2003. Excluding the effect of currency, growth was 4.6 percent for the period.

Financial Highlights

The company reported gross profit of $104.7 million for the second quarter of 2004, up 9.7 percent from $95.4 million a year ago. The gross margin for the period was 62.1 percent, compared to 62.7 percent in the second quarter of 2003. The modest decline is consistent with the company's previous guidance and is attributable to unabsorbed manufacturing overhead costs overhead costs

see fixed costs.
 associated with bringing on line the company's recently acquired eye care manufacturing facility in Madrid Madrid (mədrĭd`, Span. mäthhrēth`), city (1990 pop. 3,120,732), capital of Spain and of Madrid prov., central Spain, and the focus of its own autonomous region, on the Manzanares River. , Spain Spain, Span. España (āspä`nyä), officially Kingdom of Spain, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 40,341,000), 194,884 sq mi (504,750 sq km), including the Balearic and Canary islands, SW Europe. , as well as expansion of its eye care manufacturing facility in Hangzhou Hangzhou (hang`jō`) or Hangchow (hăng`chou), city (1994 est. pop. 1,184,300), capital of Zhejiang prov., E China. , China. These actions are designed to allow AMO to transition away from its manufacturing arrangement with its former parent, Allergan Allergan, Inc., is a global specialty pharmaceutical company. Their product ranges include ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, dermatology products, and neurological products. The company's most notable neurologic product is Botox, used around the world to treat a variety of debilitating , Inc., by mid- mid-
pref.
Middle: midbrain. 
2005.

Research and development expenses were $10.2 million, or 6.0 percent of sales, in the second quarter of 2004 compared to $9.0 million, or 5.9 percent of sales, in the same period one year ago. Among the R&D projects set for launch in 2004 are enhancements to the company's phacoemulsification platform, a next generation Amadeus Amadeus, 1845–90, king of Spain (1870–73), duke of Aosta, son of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy. After the expulsion (1868) of Queen Isabella II, Juan Prim urged the Cortes to elect Amadeus as king. He accepted the crown reluctantly. (TM) microkeratome microkeratome /mi·cro·ker·a·tome/ (-ker´ah-tom) an instrument for removing a thin slice, or creating a thin hinged flap, on the surface of the cornea.  and the Verisyse(TM) phakic IOL for correction CORRECTION,punishment. Chastisement by one having authority of a person who has committed some offence, for the purpose of bringing him to legal subjection.
     2. It is chiefly exercised in a parental manner, by parents, or those who are placed in loco parentis.
 of myopia myopia: see nearsightedness. .

SG&A expenses for the second quarter were $76.9 million, or 45.6 percent of sales, and included expenses incurred in preparation for the integration of the Pfizer ophthalmic surgical business. In the second quarter of 2003, SG&A expenses were $69.9 million, or 45.9 percent of sales.

Operating income Operating Income

The profit realized from a business' own operations.

Notes:
This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit.
 for the quarter rose to $17.6 million from $16.6 million in the same quarter last year. The operating margin Operating Margin

A ratio used to measure a company's pricing strategy and operating efficiency.

Calculated by:
 for the second quarter of 2004 was 10.4 percent, compared to 10.9 percent in the second quarter of 2003. This decline in the second quarter was attributable to gross margin pressure related to execution of the company's manufacturing strategy and incremental Additional or increased growth, bulk, quantity, number, or value; enlarged.

Incremental cost is additional or increased cost of an item or service apart from its actual cost.
 increases in SG&A expenses related to the acquisition and integration of the Pfizer ophthalmic surgical business.

Reported non-operating expenses for the second quarter were $130.6 million including recapitalization-related costs of $126.3 million. This compared to $9.2 million for the same period last year, including costs of $3.9 million associated with the prepayment Prepayment

1. The payment of a debt obligation prior to its due date.

2. The excess payment over a scheduled debt repayment amount.

Notes:
1. Examples include deferred expenses such as rent and early loan repayments.

2.
 of the term loan in June 2003. Pro forma non-operating expenses in the second quarter were $4.5 million, compared to $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2003.

Excluding the aggregate charge of approximately $111.8 million related to the exchange of convertible senior subordinated Subordinated

A claim ranked lower in priority than other claims. Common stock claims are always subordinated to debt.
 notes for common stock, as no tax benefit has been recognized, the company's 2004 effective tax rate was 35 percent, compared to 41 percent in 2003. This decline reflects the benefits of a more tax-advantaged capital structure, better coordination coordination /co·or·di·na·tion/ (ko-or?di-na´shun) the harmonious functioning of interrelated organs and parts.

co·or·di·na·tion
n.
1. The harmonious adjustment or interaction of parts.
 of inter-company supply and distribution channels with financial objectives and continuing implementation of long-term Long-term

Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year.


long-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term.
 tax strategies.

Recapitalization Overview

AMO recapitalized its balance sheet during the second quarter with the following transactions:

--Exchanged approximately $108.6 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 3.5 percent convertible senior subordinated notes due 2023 for approximately 5.8 million shares of common stock and approximately $4.6 million in cash;

--Repaid a 2.5 billion yen-denominated ($22.4 million equivalent) term loan facility;

--Consummated the tender offer to purchase for cash any and all of the $70 million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 9.25 percent senior subordinated notes due 2010;

--Completed a private offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 2.5 percent convertible senior subordinated notes due 2024; and

--Amended and restated its senior credit facility to provide for a new $250 million term loan and a $100 million senior revolver revolver: see small arms.
revolver

Pistol with a revolving cylinder that provides multishot action. Some early versions, known as pepperboxes, had several barrels, but as early as the 17th century pistols were being made with a revolving chamber to
, both maturing on June 25, 2009.

"This recapitalization allowed us to fund the acquisition of the Pfizer ophthalmic surgical business, which provides numerous strategic benefits and is expected to be immediately accretive to pro forma earnings pro forma earnings

Income not necessarily calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. For example, a company might report pro forma earnings that exclude depreciation expense and nonrecurring expenses such as restructuring costs.
," said Mr. Meier. "We also increased stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity

The portion of the balance sheet that includes capital received from investors in exchange for stock (paid-in capital), donated capital, and retained earnings. This is equal to total assets minus liabilities, preferred stock and intangible assets.
, reduced our cost of capital and interest rate risk and improved our financial flexibility to pursue strategic initiatives in the future."

Pro Forma Explanation & Guidance

The company provides its earnings per share, net income and non-operating expenses in two formats. The first format represents reported, or GAAP GAAP

See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


GAAP

See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
, results and the second format presents pro forma, or comparable, results. The pro forma results exclude the unrealized gain Unrealized Gain

A profit that results from holding on to an asset rather than cashing it in and using the funds.

Notes:
Let's say you own a stock that has doubled, but you haven't sold it yet. This is said to be an unrealized gain.
 or loss on derivative instruments Derivative instruments

Contracts such as options and futures whose price is derived from the price of an underlying financial asset.
, as well as cash and non-cash charges associated with the company's debt repayment Repayment

The act of paying back a debt.

Notes:
Everyone has to repay their debts eventually.
See also: Debt, Defeasance, Loan
 and recapitalization. A reconciliation of reported and pro forma earnings per share, net income and non-operating expenses for the quarter and year to date is provided below in this press release and is available on the company's Web site at www.amo-inc.com under the section entitled en·ti·tle  
tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles
1. To give a name or title to.

2. To furnish with a right or claim to something:
 "Investors/Media."

The company's management uses pro forma results to measure and compare its regional and global performance absent the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on currency derivatives derivatives

In finance, contracts whose value is derived from another asset, which can include stocks, bonds, currencies, interest rates, commodities, and related indexes. Purchasers of derivatives are essentially wagering on the future performance of that asset.
, debt extinguishment The destruction or cancellation of a right, a power, a contract, or an estate.

Extinguishment is sometimes confused with merger, though there is a clear distinction between them.
 costs and other costs associated with the recapitalization. Additionally, management believes this format is useful for investors to perform more meaningful comparisons of operating results.

AMO's guidance for the full-year 2004 and 2005 earnings per share is provided on a pro forma basis. Earnings-per-share guidance for the full year 2004 excludes the effect of $126.3 million of debt extinguishment costs and other costs associated with the 2004 recapitalization, as well as acquisition-related charges, such as in-process research and development, which cannot be estimated at this time, because the company believes this presentation is helpful to its analysis of its business. Guidance for 2004 and 2005 also excludes unrealized gains or losses on derivative instruments due to the unpredictability of foreign currency fluctuations. AMO does not provide a reconciliation of projected pro forma earnings per share to expected reported results due to the unknown effect and potential significance of foreign currency fluctuations on the fair value of its currency derivatives.

Live Webcast & Audio Replay

Mr. Mazzo and Mr. Meier will host a live Web cast to discuss second quarter results and future expectations today at 10:00 a.m. EDT EDT
abbr.
Eastern Daylight Time


EDT Eastern Daylight Time

EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York

EDT 
. To participate, visit the company's Investors/Media site at www.amo-inc.com. Audio replay will be available at approximately noon EDT today and will continue through midnight EDT on Friday Friday: see Sabbath; week.

Friday

young Indian rescued by Crusoe and kept as servant and companion. [Br. Lit.: Robinson Crusoe]

See : Servant
, August 6, at 800-642-1687 (Passcode 8676196) or by visiting www.amo-inc.com.

About Advanced Medical Optics

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of ophthalmic surgical and contact lens care products. The company focuses on developing a broad suite of innovative technologies and devices to address a wide range of eye disorders A
  • Adenoid disorders
  • Adrenal disorders
  • Allergic disorders
  • Anorectal disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Appendix disorders
  • Articulation disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Autonomic nerve disorders
B
  • Balance disorders
. Products in the ophthalmic surgical line include foldable intraocular lenses, phacoemulsification systems, viscoelastics and related products used in cataract surgery Cataract Surgery Definition

Cataract surgery is a procedure performed to remove a cloudy lens from the eye; usually an intraocular lens is implanted at the same time.
Purpose

The purpose of cataract surgery is to restore clear vision.
, and microkeratomes used in LASIK LASIK laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis.

LA·SIK
n.
Eye surgery in which the surface of the cornea is reshaped using a laser, performed to correct certain refractive disorders such as myopia.
 procedures for refractive error refractive error Ametropia, myopic shift Ophthalmology The inability of images to focus properly on the retina, often corrected by glasses contact lenses, or refractive surgery. See Astigmatism, Farsightedness, Myopia, Presbyopia.  correction. AMO owns or has the rights to such well-known well-known
adj.
1. Widely known; familiar or famous: a well-known performer.

2. Fully known: well-known facts.
 ophthalmic surgical product brands such as Phacoflex(R), Clariflex(R), Array(R), Sensar(R), Tecnis(R), CeeOn(R) and Verisyse(R) intraocular lenses, the Sovereign(R) and Sovereign(R) Compact(TM) phacoemulsification system with WhiteStar(TM) technology, the Healon(R) family of viscoelastics, the Baerveldt(R) glaucoma shunt and the Amadeus(TM) microkeratome. Products in the contact lens care line include disinfecting solutions, daily cleaners, enzymatic enzymatic

of, relating to, caused by, or of the nature of an enzyme.
 cleaners and lens rewetting drops. Among the well-known contact lens care product brands the Company possesses are COMPLETE(R), COMPLETE(R) Blink-N-Clean(R), COMPLETE(R) Moisture moisture

wetness due to any liquid; usually refers to water as a component, e.g. in feed.


moisture free
a substance heated at 220°F (105°C) to constant weight. Called also oven-dry or 100% dry matter.
 PLUS(TM), Consept(R)F, Consept(R) 1 Step, Oxysept(R) 1 Step, UltraCare(R), Ultrazyme(R), Total Care(R) and blink blink

the involuntary movement of one or both eyelids of both eyes simultaneously. The frequency varies between species. Cats blink the least, with the possible exception of owls. In birds it is the lower eyelid which is moved up to meet the upper lid.
(TM) branded products. Amadeus is a licensed product of, and a trademark of, SIS, Ltd.

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. is based in Santa Ana, California Santa Ana is the most populous city in Orange County, California and is the county seat. It lies approximately 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, on the largely seasonal Santa Ana River. , and employs approximately 2,800 worldwide. The company has direct operations in about 20 countries and markets products in approximately 60 countries. For more information, visit www.amo-inc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.


This press release contains forward-looking statements and forecasts about AMO and its businesses, such as management's revenue and earnings guidance for the full years of 2004 and 2005. Because forecasts are inherently estimates that cannot be made with precision, the company's performance may at times differ from its estimates and targets, and the company often does not know what the actual results will be until after a quarter's end. Therefore, the company will not report or comment on its progress during the quarter. Any statement made by others with respect to progress mid-quarter cannot be attributed to the company.

Statements in this press release regarding financial guidance for 2004 and 2005, AMO's expected entry into the contact lens business, AMO's plans to launch new products, as well as Mr. Mazzo's and Mr. Meier's statements, and any other statements in this press release that refer to AMO's estimated or anticipated future results, are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release reflect AMO's current analysis of existing trends and information and represent AMO's judgment only as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ from current expectations based on a number of factors affecting AMO's businesses including but not limited to risks associated with the integration and operation of the acquired business, and changing competitive, regulatory reg·u·late  
tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates
1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

2.
 and market conditions; the performance of new products and the continued acceptance of current products; the execution of strategic initiatives and alliances; AMO's ability to maintain a sufficient supply of products and successfully transition its manufacturing of eye care products; product liability claims or quality issues; litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute.

When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation.
; and the uncertainties associated with intellectual property protection for the company's products. In addition, matters generally affecting the domestic and global economy, such as changes in interest and currency exchange rates, can affect AMO's results. Therefore, the reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. AMO disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Additional information concerning these and other risk factors may be found in previous financial press releases issued by AMO. AMO's public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion under the heading "Certain Factors and Trends Affecting AMO and its Businesses" in AMO's 2003 Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 and Form 10-Q Form 10-Q

See 10-Q.
 filed in May 2004 include information concerning these and other risk factors. Copies of press releases and additional information about AMO are available at www.amo-inc.com, or you can contact the AMO Investor Relations Investor relations

The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors.
 Department by calling 714-247-8348.
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
                             (Unaudited)

                              Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                              ------------------- --------------------
(in thousands, except per     June 25,   June 27, June 25,   June 27,
 share amounts)                  2004      2003      2004       2003
                              ---------- -------- ---------- ---------
Net sales:
 Ophthalmic surgical            $86,670  $78,308   $164,935  $145,825
 Eye care                        82,071   73,828    154,113   137,487
                              ---------- -------- ---------- ---------
                                168,741  152,136    319,048   283,312

Cost of sales                    64,011   56,697    123,683   106,717
                              ---------- -------- ---------- ---------
 Gross profit                   104,730   95,439    195,365   176,595

Selling, general and
 administrative                  76,947   69,899    148,086   137,507
Research and development         10,196    8,956     19,213    17,740
                              ---------- -------- ---------- ---------
Operating income                 17,587   16,584     28,066    21,348
                              ---------- -------- ---------- ---------

Non-operating expense
 (income):
 Interest expense                 7,208    9,703     10,951    14,554
 Unrealized loss (gain) on
  derivative instruments           (250)     (19)      (526)      282
 Other, net                     123,673     (499)   123,268      (735)
                              ---------- -------- ---------- ---------
                                130,631    9,185    133,693    14,101

                              ---------- -------- ---------- ---------
Earnings (loss) before income
 taxes                         (113,044)   7,399   (105,627)    7,247
Provision (benefit) for
 income taxes                      (503)   3,030      2,167     2,971

                              ---------- -------- ---------- ---------
Net earnings (loss)           $(112,541)  $4,369  $(107,794)   $4,276
                              ========== ======== ========== =========

                              ---------- -------- ---------- ---------
Net basic earnings (loss) per
 share                           $(3.67)   $0.15     $(3.59)    $0.15
                              ========== ======== ========== =========

                              ---------- -------- ---------- ---------
Net diluted earnings (loss)
 per share                       $(3.67)   $0.15     $(3.59)    $0.14
                              ========== ======== ========== =========

Weighted average number of
 shares outstanding:
 Basic                           30,675   29,018     30,065    28,887
 Diluted                         30,675   29,955     30,065    29,824


                    Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
                             Global Sales
                             (Unaudited)
                          (USD in thousands)

                               Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                               ------------------- -------------------
                               June 25,  June 27,  June 25,  June 27,
                                  2004      2003      2004      2003
                               --------- ------------------- ---------
Geographic sales:
 Americas                       $48,974   $44,490   $94,267   $84,976
 Europe/Africa/Middle East       60,294    54,980   115,203   101,751
 Japan                           43,432    41,815    80,319    76,597
 Asia Pacific                    16,041    10,851    29,259    19,988
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
                               $168,741  $152,136  $319,048  $283,312
                               ========= ========= ========= =========


Product sales:
 Ophthalmic surgical:
   Intraocular lenses           $55,775   $51,961  $107,386   $97,836
   Phacoemulsification
    products                     19,790    16,645    37,354    30,175
   Other                         11,105     9,702    20,195    17,814
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
 Total Ophthalmic surgical       86,670    78,308   164,935   145,825
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

 Eye care:
   Multi-purpose solutions       38,521    35,071    70,987    66,285
   Hydrogen-peroxide solutions   25,540    23,356    49,323    42,812
   Other                         18,010    15,401    33,803    28,390
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
 Total Eye care                  82,071    73,828   154,113   137,487
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

                               $168,741  $152,136  $319,048  $283,312
                               ========= ========= ========= =========


                           Three Months Ended
                       ---------------------------
                       June 25,  June 27,  %          %         %
                          2004      2003   Growth   Constant  Exchange
                                                    Currency   Impact
                       --------- ----------------- --------- ---------

Net sales:
 Ophthalmic surgical    $86,670   $78,308    10.7%      6.3%      4.4%
 Eye care                82,071    73,828    11.2%      5.5%      5.7%
                       --------- --------- ------- --------- ---------
                       $168,741  $152,136    10.9%      5.9%      5.0%
                       ========= =========


                         Six Months Ended
                       --------------------
                       June 25,  June 27,  %          %         %
                          2004      2003   Growth   Constant  Exchange
                                                    Currency   Impact
                       --------- ----------------- --------- ---------

Net sales:
 Ophthalmic surgical   $164,935  $145,825    13.1%      6.6%      6.5%
 Eye care               154,113   137,487    12.1%      4.6%      7.5%
                       --------- --------- ------- --------- ---------
                       $319,048  $283,312    12.6%      5.6%      7.0%
                       ========= =========


                    Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
     Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations(1)
            Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information
                             (Unaudited)

                                            Three Months Ended
                                               June 25, 2004
                                     ---------------------------------
(in thousands, except per share         GAAP    Adjustments  Pro Forma
 amounts)
                                     ---------- ------------ ---------
Net sales:
 Ophthalmic surgical                   $86,670           $-   $86,670
 Eye care                               82,071                 82,071
                                     ---------- ------------ ---------
                                       168,741                168,741

Cost of sales                           64,011                 64,011
                                     ---------- ------------ ---------
 Gross profit                          104,730                104,730

Selling, general and administrative     76,947                 76,947
Research and development                10,196                 10,196
                                     ---------- ------------ ---------
Operating income                        17,587                 17,587
                                     ---------- ------------ ---------

Non-operating expense (income):
 Interest expense                        7,208    (3,621)(3)    3,587
 Unrealized (gain) on derivative
  instruments                             (250)       250(2)        -
 Other, net                            123,673  (122,713)(4)      960

                                     ---------- ------------
                                       130,631     (126,084)    4,547

                                     ---------- ------------
Earnings (loss) before income taxes   (113,044)     126,084    13,040
Provision (benefit) for income taxes      (503)     4,995(6)    4,492

                                     ---------- ------------
Net earnings (loss)                  $(112,541)    $121,089    $8,548
                                     ========== ============ =========

                                     ----------
Net basic earnings (loss) per share     $(3.67)                 $0.28
                                     ==========              =========

                                     ----------
Net diluted earnings (loss) per
 share                                  $(3.67)               $0.25(7)
                                     ==========              =========

Weighted average number of shares
 outstanding:
 Basic                                  30,675                 30,675
 Diluted                                30,675               38,239(8)


                                              Three Months Ended
                                                 June 27, 2003
                                         -----------------------------
(in thousands, except per share amounts)   GAAP   Adjustments   Pro
                                                                Forma
                                         -------- ----------- --------
Net sales:
 Ophthalmic surgical                     $78,308          $-  $78,308
 Eye care                                 73,828               73,828
                                         -------- ----------- --------
                                         152,136              152,136

Cost of sales                             56,697               56,697
                                         -------- ----------- --------
 Gross profit                             95,439               95,439

Selling, general and administrative       69,899               69,899
Research and development                   8,956                8,956
                                         -------- ----------- --------
Operating income                          16,584               16,584
                                         -------- ----------- --------

Non-operating expense (income):
 Interest expense                          9,703   (4,587)(5)   5,116
 Unrealized (gain) on derivative
  instruments                                (19)       19(2)       -
 Other, net                                 (499)      670(5)     171

                                         -------- ----------- --------
                                           9,185      (3,898)   5,287

                                         -------- ----------- --------
Earnings (loss) before income taxes        7,399       3,898   11,297
Provision (benefit) for income taxes       3,030     1,605(6)   4,635

                                         -------- ----------- --------
Net earnings (loss)                       $4,369      $2,293   $6,662
                                         ======== =========== ========

                                         --------             --------
Net basic earnings (loss) per share        $0.15                $0.23
                                         ========             ========

                                         --------             --------
Net diluted earnings (loss) per share      $0.15                $0.22
                                         ========             ========

Weighted average number of shares
 outstanding:
 Basic                                    29,018               29,018
 Diluted                                  29,955               29,955

(1) The Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
    exclude debt refinancing and recapitalization items and the
    unrealized gain on derivative instruments.  See below for
    additional detail.
(2) To exclude the unrealized gain on derivative instruments.

 Certain debt refinancing and recapitalization costs associated with
 the prepayment of the Japan term loan in June 2004, the exchange of
 approximately 5.8 million shares of our common stock and
 approximately $4.6 million in cash for approximately $108.6 million
 in aggregate principal amount of 3.50% convertible senior
 subordinated notes in June 2004 (Convertible Notes) and consummation
 of the tender offer in June 2004 to purchase the outstanding $70.0
 million aggregate principal amount of 9.25% senior subordinated notes
 were incurred and are excluded from pro forma amounts as follows:

(3) Pro-rata write-off of debt issuance costs and one-time commitment
    fee of $6,073, write-off of original issue discount of $747 and
    recognition of net realized gains on interest rate swaps of
    ($3,199); and
(4) A non-cash charge of approximately $107,240 and a cash charge of
    $4,580 related to the convertible note exchanges, an aggregate
    premium paid for the tender offer of $10,784 and early debt
    extinguishment costs and fees of $109.
(5) To exclude the write-off of debt issuance costs of $2,411, a
    realized loss on an interest rate swap of $2,176 and a foreign
    currency gain of ($670) associated with the prepayment of the term
    loan in June 2003.
(6) Related tax effect of adjustments above.  No tax benefit has been
    assumed for the aggregate $111,820 charge related to the
    convertible note exchanges.
(7) Includes the after-tax impact of $863 of interest expense on the
    Convertible Notes.
(8) Includes the dilutive effect of approximately 2.1 million shares
    for stock options, approximately 3.9 million shares for the $108.6
    million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes up to
    the dates of exchanges and 1.5 million shares for the remaining
    Convertible Notes.


                    Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
     Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations(1)
            Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information
                             (Unaudited)

                                             Six Months Ended
                                               June 25, 2004
                                     ---------------------------------
(in thousands, except per share         GAAP    Adjustments  Pro Forma
 amounts)
                                     ---------- ------------ ---------
Net sales:
 Ophthalmic surgical                  $164,935           $-  $164,935
 Eye care                              154,113                154,113
                                     ---------- ------------ ---------
                                       319,048                319,048

Cost of sales                          123,683                123,683


                                     ---------- ------------
 Gross profit                          195,365                195,365

Selling, general and administrative    148,086                148,086
Research and development                19,213                 19,213
                                     ---------- ------------ ---------
Operating income                        28,066                 28,066
                                     ---------- ------------ ---------

Non-operating expense (income):
 Interest expense                       10,951    (3,621)(3)    7,330

 Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative
  instruments                             (526)       526(2)        -

 Other, net                            123,268  (122,713)(4)      555

                                     ---------- ------------
                                       133,693     (125,808)    7,885

                                     ---------- ------------
Earnings (loss) before income taxes   (105,627)     125,808    20,181
Provision (benefit) for income taxes     2,167      4,896(6)    7,063

                                     ---------- ------------
Net earnings (loss)                  $(107,794)    $120,912   $13,118
                                     ========== ============ =========

                                     ----------
Net basic earnings (loss) per share     $(3.59)                 $0.44
                                     ==========              =========

                                     ----------
Net diluted earnings (loss) per
 share                                  $(3.59)               $0.40(7)
                                     ==========              =========

Weighted average number of shares
 outstanding:
 Basic                                  30,065                 30,065
 Diluted                                30,065               34,706(8)


                                              Six Months Ended
                                                June 27, 2003
                                       -------------------------------
(in thousands, except per share          GAAP    Adjustments Pro Forma
 amounts)
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
Net sales:
 Ophthalmic surgical                   $145,825          $-  $145,825
 Eye care                               137,487               137,487
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
                                        283,312               283,312

Cost of sales                           106,717               106,717


                                       --------- ----------- ---------
 Gross profit                           176,595               176,595

Selling, general and administrative     137,507               137,507
Research and development                 17,740                17,740
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
Operating income                         21,348                21,348
                                       --------- ----------- ---------

Non-operating expense (income):
 Interest expense                        14,554   (4,587)(5)    9,967

 Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative
  instruments                               282     (282)(2)        -

 Other, net                                (735)      670(5)      (65)

                                       --------- ----------- ---------
                                         14,101      (4,199)    9,902

                                       --------- ----------- ---------
Earnings (loss) before income taxes       7,247       4,199    11,446
Provision (benefit) for income taxes      2,971     1,722(6)    4,693

                                       --------- ----------- ---------
Net earnings (loss)                      $4,276      $2,477    $6,753
                                       ========= =========== =========

                                       ---------             ---------
Net basic earnings (loss) per share       $0.15                 $0.23
                                       =========             =========

                                       ---------             ---------
Net diluted earnings (loss) per share     $0.14                 $0.23
                                       =========             =========

Weighted average number of shares
 outstanding:
 Basic                                   28,887                28,887
 Diluted                                 29,824                29,824

(1) The Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
    exclude debt refinancing and recapitalization related items and
    the unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments.  See below
    for additional detail.

(2) To exclude the unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments.

 Certain debt refinancing and recapitalization costs associated with
 the prepayment of the Japan term loan in June 2004, the exchange of
 approximately 5.8 million shares of our common stock and
 approximately $4.6 million in cash for approximately $108.6 million
 in aggregate principal amount of 3.50% convertible senior
 subordinated notes in June 2004 (Convertible Notes) and consummation
 of the tender offer in June 2004 to purchase the outstanding $70.0
 million aggregate principal amount of 9.25% senior subordinated notes
 were incurred and are excluded from pro forma amounts as follows:

(3) Pro-rata write-off of debt issuance costs and one-time commitment
    fee of $6,073, write-off of original issue discount of $747 and
    recognition of net realized gains on interest rate swaps of
    ($3,199); and
(4) A non-cash charge of approximately $107,240 and a cash charge of
    $4,580 related to the convertible note exchanges, an aggregate
    premium paid for the tender offer of $10,784 and early debt
    extinguishment costs and fees of $109.
(5) To exclude the write-off of debt issuance costs of $2,411, a
    realized loss on an interest rate swap of $2,176 and a foreign
    currency gain of ($670) associated with the prepayment of the term
    loan in June 2003.
(6) Related tax effect of adjustments above.  No tax benefit has been
    assumed for the aggregate $111,820 charge related to the
    convertible note exchanges.
(7) Includes the after-tax impact of $863 of interest expense on the
    Convertible Notes.
(8) Includes the dilutive effect of approximately 1.9 million shares
    for stock options, approximately 1.9 million shares for the $108.6
    million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes up to
    the dates of exchanges and 0.8 million shares for the remaining
    Convertible Notes.


                    Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
                     Other Financial Information
                             (Unaudited)
                          (USD in thousands)

                                        June 25,        December 31,
                                          2004             2003
                                     ---------------  ----------------
Cash and equivalents                        $77,120           $46,104
Trade receivables, net                      143,423           130,423
Inventories                                  44,386            41,596
Working capital, excluding cash and
 Pfizer purchase price                      105,119            91,087
Long-term debt, aggregate principal
 amount                                     631,438           233,283
                                     ===============  ================


                                            Three Months Ended
                                     ---------------------------------
                                         June 25,         June 27,
                                          2004             2003
                                     ---------------- ----------------
Depreciation and amortization                 $3,716           $3,733
Capital expenditures                           5,395            4,727
                                     ================ ================


                                             Six Months Ended
                                     ---------------------------------
                                         June 25,         June 27,
                                          2004             2003
                                     ---------------- ----------------
Depreciation and amortization                 $7,408           $7,624
Capital expenditures                          10,276            8,118
                                     ================ ================
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