• May 24, 2018
  • News Releases

Vancouver, British Columbia - May 24, 2018 - LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. ("LED" or the "Company"), a dental imaging technology provider focused on delivering state-of-the- art imaging software and systems, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018, reported in United States dollars and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The Company's results are presented in comparison to the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2018 were $3,331,847, which was an increase of 59% over the same period in the prior year and 10% lower than the immediately preceding quarter. The Company achieved EBITDA1 of $26,296 during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to ($686,291) in the same period in the prior year.

"I'm pleased to report our turn into positive EBITDA one year following the acquisition of Apteryx, Inc.," commented LED CEO Dr. David Gane. "Growth in recurring revenue from XVWeb® software as a service (SaaS) subscriptions, sales of Tuxedo and VELscope® imaging devices and operating expense reductions contributed to our overall improved financial results."

Financial Highlights

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $3,331,847, representing a decrease of 10% from the three months ended December 31, 2017 but an increase of 59% from the three months ended March 31, 2017.

The Company's gross margin2was 65% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared to 49% in the three months ended March 31, 2017.

EBITDA1 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $26,296 representing an increase from ($805,600) in the prior quarter, inclusive of $365,000 Apteryx transaction costs and ($686,291) from the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Net profit was $75,366 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to a net loss of $1,087,961 for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

The Company had cash of $1,433,006 as of March 31, 2018. Cash flow used in operations was $581,612 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $1,359,341 during the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Financial Statements and Management's Discussion & Analysis

Please see the interim consolidated financial statements and related Management'sDiscussion & Analysis ("MD&A") for more details. The interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and related MD&A have been reviewed and approved by the Company's Audit Committee and Board of Directors. The Company has prepared this truncated news release to alert investors to its results and that a more detailed explanation and analysis is readily available in the MD&A. These reports have been filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and also posted to www.ledmd.com.

About LED Medical Diagnostics Inc.

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. is a dental imaging technology provider focused on delivering state-of-the-art imaging software and systems. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries LED Dental Inc., LED Dental Ltd., and Apteryx, Inc., LED Medical has provided dentists and oral health specialists with advanced diagnostic imaging products and software for over 20 years. LED's proprietary technologies include the VELscope® Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment and TUXEDO Intraoral Sensors, in addition to Apteryx's XrayVision, XVWeb® and XrayVision DCV imaging software solutions.

Backed by an experienced leadership team and dedicated to a higher level of service and support, LED is committed to providing dental practitioners with the best technology available by identifying and adding leading products to its growing portfolio.

The Company is currently listed on the TSX-V under the symbol LMD, the OTCQB under the symbol LEDIF, as well as the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol LME.

Media Contact:

LED Dental
Chris Koch
Phone: 678.293.9413
Email: chris.koch@leddental.com

Corporate Contact:

LED Medical
Dr. David Gane, CEO
Phone: 604.434.4614 x227
Email: david.gane@leddental.com

1 EBITDA or Earnings before Interest, Taxes Depreciation and Amortization is a non-IFRS measure that does not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable to a similar measure disclosed by other issuers. This measure does not have a comparable GAAP measure. EBITDA referenced here relates to net income or loss and comprehensive income or loss less sales and marketing, research and development and administration expenses but excludes interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, finder's warrants issuance costs, stock-based compensation, deferred share unit compensation, mark to market adjustments on Canadian dollar denominated warrants, foreign exchange gain or loss and other income. This measure does not have a comparable IFRS measure and is used by the Company to manage and evaluate the cash operating loss of the business.

2 Gross margin is a non-IFRS measure that does not have a standard meaning and may not be comparable to a similar measure disclosed by other issuers. Gross margin referenced here relates to revenues less cost of sales. This measure does not have a comparable IFRS measure and is used by the Company to manage and evaluate the operating performance of the Company.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements which, to the extent that they are not recitations of historical fact, may constitute forward-looking information under applicable Canadian securities legislation that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements or information include statements regarding, but not limited to the Company's future growth strategy, its distribution strategy and product offerings, potential expansion of the Company's technology to other medical applications or markets, or the potential introduction of new technologies by the Company. Persons reading this press release are cautioned that such statements or information are only predictions, and that the Corporation's actual future results or performance may be materially different. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to competition risks, distributor risks, product development risks such as regulatory, design, intellectual property and other factors described in the Corporation's reports filed on SEDAR including its Annual Information Form and financial report for the year ended December 31, 2017. These and other factors should be considered carefully and readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking information. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by this cautionary statement and there can be no assurance that actual results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Attachments

  • Original document
  • Permalink

Disclaimer

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. published this content on 24 May 2018 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 25 May 2018 05:42:00 UTC