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EP MedSystems Reports Second Quarter Financial Results.


WEST BERLIN, N.J. -- EP MedSystems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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), 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 to diagnose and treat certain types of 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, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006. For the six months ended June 30, 2006, revenues were $7,390,000, a decrease of 10% from the $8,231,000 reported in the same period last year. Sales of our 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!"  products were up 2% in the first six months of 2006 over the same six months of 2005 primarily as a result of a 31% increase in sales of ViewFlex(TM) ultrasound catheters. The gross margin percentage for the six months ended June 30, 2006 remained flat compared to the comparable period of 2005. The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2006 was $3,708,000 or ($0.13) per share, compared to $2,573,000 or ($0.10) per share in the prior year.

The Company finished the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $11,409,000.

Revenues for the quarter were $3,312,000, a decrease of 30% from the $4,755,000 reported for the three months ended June 30, 2005. Sales of our consumable products were up 18% in the second quarter of 2006 over the same quarter in 2005 primarily as a result of a 37% increase in sales of our ViewFlex(TM) ultrasound catheters. The gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2006 was flat compared to the same period in 2005. The net loss for the quarter was $2,213,000, compared to the $1,166,000 reported in 2005. The basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended June 30, 2006 was ($0.07), which compared to ($0.05) for the comparable period in 2005.

Included in the second quarter's loss was an accrual accrual,
n continually recurring short-term liabilities. Examples are accrued wages, taxes, and interest.
 of $345,000 which reflects management's estimate of a fine to be levied by the U.S. Department of Commerce for export violations. The Company has had an ongoing investigation by 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.  government concerning these violations for quite some time.

David Jenkins David Jenkins may refer to:
  • David Abbott Jenkins (1882–1956), a race car driver and politician
  • David Jenkins, Baron Jenkins (1899–1969), British Law Lord
  • David Edward Jenkins, former Bishop of Durham
  • David J.
, EP MedSystems' Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are disappointed in the second quarter sales results and are taking steps to address this through our search for a new 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.  with a strong sales and marketing background. In addition, we have made good progress in resolving investigations by federal government agencies concerning export violations and hope to fully resolve these matters shortly. We believe that both of these steps will allow us to focus on operational execution in the quarters ahead."

Corporate Conference Call

EP MedSystems' management will host a conference call today, August 15, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. EST EST electroshock therapy.

EST
abbr.
electroshock therapy
 to review the second quarter financial results and other corporate events. David Jenkins, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will host the call and take part in a Q & A session.

The call can be accessed by dialing (800) 240-4186 and giving the company name, "EP MedSystems". Participants are asked to call the number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following five days by dialing (800) 405-2236 and entering the following pass code: 11067822 #.

The call can also be accessed live on the web at www.epmedsystems.com in the investor relations Investor relations

The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors.
 area of the site or by going to http://www.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 disorders. The Company's EP product line includes the EP-WorkMate(R) Electrophysiology Workstation with 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. For more information, visit our website at www.epmedsystems.com.

Forward Looking Statements:

This Release may contain certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

relating to relate prepbezüglich +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", "see opportunities" 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, possible costs, fines or penalties that may be incurred in connection with government inquiries and investigations and risks regarding regulatory approvals and demand for new and existing products, as stated in the Company's Annual Report filed on 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 Quarterly Reports filed on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q

See 10-Q.
.

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.
Other highlights reported for the quarter and six months include:


                      Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended
                           June 30,                  June 30,
                      2006         2005         2006         2005
                   ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net Sales           $3,312,000   $4,755,000   $7,390,000   $8,231,000
Cost of products
 sold                1,244,000    1,750,000    2,832,000    3,028,000
                   ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
 Gross Profit        2,068,000    3,005,000    4,558,000    5,203,000

Operating expenses
 Sales and
  marketing          2,556,000    2,174,000    4,970,000    4,303,000
 General and
  administrative     1,093,000    1,389,000    1,957,000    2,260,000
 Research and
  development          681,000      589,000    1,379,000    1,173,000
                   ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total Operating
 Expenses            4,330,000    4,152,000    8,306,000    7,736,000
                   ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
 Loss from
  operations        (2,262,000)  (1,147,000)  (3,748,000)  (2,533,000)

Interest income
 (expense)              49,000      (19,000)      40,000      (40,000)
                   ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Net Loss           $(2,213,000) $(1,166,000) $(3,708,000) $(2,573,000)
                   ============ ============ ============ ============

Basic and diluted
 loss per share         $(0.07)      $(0.05)      $(0.13)      $(0.10)
                   ============ ============ ============ ============

Weighted average
 shares
 outstanding        30,365,236   25,814,176   28,277,500   25,709,053
                   ============ ============ ============ ============


Balance Sheet Data                      At June 30,      At June 30,
                                            2006             2005
                                       --------------   --------------

Cash and cash equivalents                $11,409,000       $7,716,000
Working capital                           14,150,000       10,608,000
Total assets                              21,082,000       18,020,000
Total liabilities                          6,496,000        7,041,000
Shareholders equity                       14,586,000       10,979,000
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