EP MedSystems Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Record Year-End Results; 2004 Sales Increased 64% Over 2003; Fourth Quarter Sales Increased 63% Over Fourth Quarter 2003.WEST BERLIN, N.J. -- EP MedSystems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : EPMD EPMD Erick and Parrish Making Dollars (rap group) EPMD Electric Plant Monitoring Device EPMD Enlisted Personnel Management Director/Directorate ), a market leader in electrophysiology electrophysiology /elec·tro·phys·i·ol·o·gy/ (-fiz?e-ol´ah-je) 1. the study of the mechanisms of production of electrical phenomena, particularly in the nervous system, and their consequences in the living organism. 2. products used in cardiac rhythm management Cardiac rhythm management is a field of treatment in cardiology. The purpose is managing cardiac rhythm disorders. Usually it involves artificial pacemakers and/or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy as well as antiarrhythmia drugs. , today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. Revenues for the fourth quarter were $5,219,000, representing a 12% increase over third quarter revenues, and a 63% increase over fourth quarter 2003 revenues. The net loss was $486,000 for the fourth quarter, an improvement of 55% as compared to the net loss of $1,090,000 for the same period in 2003. The basic and diluted di·lute tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes 1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water. 2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture. loss per share was $0.02 for the fourth quarter and $0.05 for the comparable period in 2003. Revenues for the full year of 2004 were $16,369,000, representing a 64% increase from 2003 revenues. The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2004 was $4,410,000, compared to $6,949,000 for the same period in 2003. The basic and diluted loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2004 was $0.19, and was $0.38 for the year ended December 31, 2003. Reinhard Schmidt, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of EP MedSystems, Inc. commented, "We are very pleased with our third consecutive quarter of record revenues. We continue to see the positive impact of our new products, as well as year to year and quarter to quarter momentum of our channel efforts. The recent quarter was especially encouraging in seeing growth from both electronic and 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!" product lines on a comparative basis from the prior quarter. That growth, coupled with a higher concentration of sales in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , has resulted in a gross profit of 61% in the fourth quarter of 2004 and 59% for the year ended December 31, 2004, as compared to 52% for the year ended December 31, 2003." Mr. Schmidt concluded by stating, "We continue to explore ways to expand our sales, marketing and clinical capabilities to meet our business goals as we support growth over the course of 2005." The Company will discuss its fourth quarter and year-end financial results on a conference call scheduled to take place today, March 10, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. EST P.M. also p.m. or p.m. abbr. post meridiem Usage Note: By definition, 12 a.m. . To participate, call (800) 240-5318 at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. When prompted, give the operator your name, firm name and phone number. The phone replay will be available for five business days following the call by dialing (800) 405-2236 or (303) 590-3000 and entering 11025796 followed by the "#" key when prompted for a code. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.epmedsystems.com in the Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. area of the website or by going to http://mkr-group.com. About EP MedSystems: EP MedSystems develops and markets cardiac electrophysiology Cardiac electrophysiology is the science of the mechanisms, functions, and performance of the electrical activities of specific regions of the heart. This term is usually used in describing studies of such phenomena by invasive (intracardiac) recording of spontaneous activity as ("EP") products used to diagnose and treat certain cardiac rhythm Noun 1. cardiac rhythm - the rhythm of a beating heart heart rhythm regular recurrence, rhythm - recurring at regular intervals atrioventricular nodal rhythm, nodal rhythm - the normal cardiac rhythm when the heart is controlled by the disorders. The Company's EP product line includes the EP-WorkMate(R) Electrophysiology Workstation with RPM (1) (Revolutions Per Minute) With electric and electronics devices, RPM measures the rotational speed of the motor's spindle. Floppy disks rotate at 300 RPM, while hard disks rotate from 3,000 to 15,000 RPM. (TM)Real-time Position Management(TM) navigation technology, the EP-4(TM) Computerized Cardiac Stimulator, fixed and deflectable de·flect intr. & tr.v. de·flect·ed, de·flect·ing, de·flects To turn aside or cause to turn aside; bend or deviate. [Latin d diagnostic electrophysiology catheters and related disposable supplies, the ALERT(R) System and ALERT family of internal cardioversion Cardioversion Definition Cardioversion refers to the process of restoring the heart's normal rhythm by applying a controlled electric shock to the exterior of the chest. catheters, and the ViewMate(R) intracardiac intracardiac /in·tra·car·di·ac/ (-kahr´de-ak) within the heart. in·tra·car·di·ac adj. Within the heart. intracardiac within the heart. ultrasound catheter catheter /cath·e·ter/ (kath´e-ter) 1. a tubular, flexible surgical instrument that is inserted into a cavity of the body to withdraw or introduce fluid. 2. urethral c. imaging system. 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EP MEDSYSTEMS, INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Years Ended
December 31,
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Income Statement Data 2004 2003
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Net Sales $16,369,000 $10,003,000
Cost of products sold 6,663,000 4,763,000
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Gross Profit 9,706,000 5,240,000
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing 8,346,000 5,563,000
General and administrative 3,035,000 2,566,000
Research and development 2,470,000 2,566,000
Mortgage conversion and
Deferred offering costs - 222,000
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Loss from operations (4,145,000) (5,677,000)
Interest expense, net (144,000) (459,000)
Interest expense, debt conversion (582,000) (1,000,000)
Change in valuation of warrants - (211,000)
Income tax benefit 461,000 398,000
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Net Loss $(4,410,000) $(6,949,000)
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Basic and diluted loss per share $(0.19) $(0.38)
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Weighted Average
Shares Outstanding 23,514,846 18,378,450
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Balance Sheet Data At December 31, At December 31,
2004 2003
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Cash and cash equivalents and
restricted cash $9,345,000 $12,249,000
Working capital 12,756,000 12,543,000
Total assets 20,003,000 21,661,000
Total liabilities 6,652,000 10,035,000
Shareholder's equity 13,351,000 11,626,000
Forward Looking Statements: This Release may contain certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc future events or the future financial performance of the Company. 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. include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations and statements preceded by, followed by or including the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "estimates", or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially and adversely from the events discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, EP MedSystems' history of losses, uncertainty of market acceptance of our products and level of sales, uncertainty of future profitability and future liquidity needs; and risks regarding regulatory approvals and demand for new and existing products, as stated in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 10-KSB and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-QSB. EP MedSystems cautions investors and others to review the cautionary statements set forth in this press release and in EP MedSystems' reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions that other factors may prove to be important in affecting the EP MedSystems' business and results of operations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this press release and other forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. EP MedSystems undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. |
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