SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ResMed Inc. (NYSE: RMD) today announced results for its quarter ended September 30, 2014. Revenue for the quarter was $380.4 million, a 6 percent increase compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2013 (also a 6 percent increase on a constant currency basis). Net income was $83.3 million, an increase of 3 percent compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.58, an increase of 4 percent compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

"We had a successful start to fiscal year 2015, as new product launches drove revenue growth," said Mick Farrell, ResMed's chief executive officer. "Our results showed very strong performance from our European and Asia Pacific regions, as well as solid growth in the Americas."

"During the quarter, we launched innovative products for the sleep-disordered breathing market, including our new AirSense 10 platform, as well as a new life support ventilator for the U.S. respiratory care market, our new Astral platform. We have also recently made progress in building consumer awareness through two initiatives: an education and product-focused campaign called 'Better Sleep for Women'; and the recent launch of a new product 'S+ by ResMed', the first non-contact sleep wellness tracking device for individuals," said Farrell.

"We are delivering on our promise to drive top-line revenue growth this fiscal year by launching a strong portfolio of new products, services, and solutions. This portfolio will provide exceptional value to all key players in our value chain: physicians, providers, payors, and most importantly, to patients."

Analysis of first quarter results
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, revenue outside the Americas was $173.2 million, an 11 percent increase over the prior year's quarter (also an 11 percent increase on a constant currency basis). Revenue in the Americas was $207.2 million, a 3 percent increase compared to $201.5 million in the prior year's quarter.

Gross margin in the first quarter was 62.4 percent, 130 basis points lower than the prior year, mainly due to declines in average selling prices and an unfavorable product mix, which were partially offset by manufacturing and supply chain improvements.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $110.5 million for the quarter, a 9 percent increase (also a 9 percent increase on a constant currency basis) over the quarter ended September 30, 2013. SG&A expenses were 29.1 percent of revenue in the quarter, compared to 28.3 percent in the quarter ended September 30, 2013, primarily due to higher marketing costs associated with recent new product releases, additional headcount to support our commercial activities and an increase in variable employee compensation costs.

Research and development expenses were $30.0 million for the quarter, or 7.9 percent of revenue. R&D expenses increased by 10 percent (a 9 percent increase on a constant currency basis) compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2013, primarily reflecting incremental investment in healthcare informatics and cardiology.

Operating profit for the quarter was $94.7 million and cash flow from operations was $86.5 million.

Amortization of acquired intangible assets was $2.1 million ($1.6 million, net of tax) during the quarter. Stock-based compensation costs incurred during the quarter of $11.4 million ($8.1 million, net of tax) consisted of expenses associated with employee equity grants, and the company's employee stock purchase plan.

Share repurchase program
During the quarter, ResMed repurchased 835,000 shares at a cost of $42.9 million, as part of its ongoing capital management program.

Dividend program
The ResMed board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share. The dividend will have a record date of Nov. 20, 2014, payable on Dec. 18, 2014. The dividend will be paid in U.S. currency to holders of ResMed's common stock trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Holders of Chess Depositary Instruments trading on the Australian Securities Exchange will receive an equivalent amount in Australian currency, based on the exchange rate on the record date, and reflecting the 10:1 ratio between CDIs and NYSE shares. The ex-dividend date will be Nov. 18, 2014 for common stock holders and for CDI holders. ResMed has received a waiver from the ASX's settlement operating rules, which will allow ResMed to defer processing conversions between its common stock and CDI registers from Nov. 18, 2014 through Nov. 20, 2014, inclusive.

Webcast details
ResMed will discuss its financial and business results and its business outlook on its webcast at 1:30 p.m. U.S. Pacific Standard Time today. The live webcast of the call can be accessed on ResMed's website at www.resmed.com. Please allow extra time before the call to visit the website and download the streaming media player (Windows Media Player), required to listen to the internet broadcast. The online archive of the broadcast will be available after the live call on ResMed's website. In addition, a telephone replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the call by dialing 630-652-3042 (U.S.) and +1 630-652-3042 (international) and entering a passcode of 38203727. The telephone replay will be available until Nov. 6, 2014.

About ResMed
ResMed changes lives by developing, manufacturing and distributing medical equipment for treating, diagnosing, and managing sleep-disordered breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other chronic diseases. We develop innovative products and solutions to improve the health and quality of life of those who suffer from these conditions, and we work to raise awareness of the potentially serious health consequences of untreated sleep-disordered breathing. For more information on ResMed, visit www.resmed.com.

Safe harbor statement
Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements as contemplated by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements -- including statements regarding ResMed's projections of future revenue or earnings, expenses, new product development, new product launches and new markets for its products -- are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to materially differ from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in ResMed's periodic reports on file with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. ResMed does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Investors:
Agnes Lee
Senior Director, Investor Relations
(858) 836-5971
investorrelations@resmed.com

News Media:
Alison Graves
Director, Global Corporate Communications
(858) 836-6789
news@resmed.com



              RESMED INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

         (In thousands, except per share data)


                                           Three Months Ended

                                              September 30,

                                              2014          2013
                                              ----          ----


    Net revenue                           $380,399      $357,662

    Cost of sales                          143,086       129,680
    -------------                          -------       -------

    Gross profit                           237,313       227,982
    ------------                           -------       -------


    Operating expenses

    Selling, general and
     administrative                        110,520       101,323

    Research and development                30,024        27,363

    Amortization of acquired
     intangible assets                       2,094         2,412

    Total operating expenses               142,638       131,098
    ------------------------               -------       -------

    Income from operations                  94,675        96,884
    ----------------------                  ------        ------


    Other income (expenses), net:

    Interest income, net                     5,584         6,414

    Other, net                               1,671       (1,228)
    ----------                               -----        ------

    Total other income, net                  7,255         5,186
    -----------------------                  -----         -----


    Income before income taxes             101,930       102,070

    Income taxes                            18,670        21,140
    ------------                            ------        ------

    Net income                             $83,260       $80,930
    ----------                             -------       -------


    Basic earnings per share                 $0.59         $0.57

    Diluted earnings per share               $0.58         $0.56


    Basic shares outstanding               140,127       142,005

    Diluted shares outstanding             142,683       145,456
    --------------------------             -------       -------



                                        RESMED INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                            Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited -In
                                                 thousands)


                                                   September 30,                 June 30,

                                                                    2014                        2014
                                                                    ----                        ----

    Assets

    Current assets:

     Cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents                                                $881,694                    $905,730

     Accounts
     receivable,
     net                                                         328,591                     359,593

    Inventories                                                  197,226                     165,418

     Prepayments,
     deferred
     income
     taxes
     and
     other
     current
     assets                                                      127,239                     125,468

     Total
     current
     assets                                                    1,534,750                   1,556,209
     -------                                                   ---------                   ---------

     Property,
     plant
     and
     equipment,
     net                                                         419,786                     434,277

     Goodwill
     and
     other
     intangible
     assets,
     net                                                         323,746                     334,510

     Deferred
     income
     taxes
     and
     other
     non-
     current
     assets                                                       31,171                      35,966

     Total
     non-
     current
     assets                                                      774,703                     804,753
     -------                                                     -------                     -------

     Total
     assets                                                   $2,309,453                  $2,360,962
     ------                                                   ----------                  ----------

    Liabilities and Stockholders'
     Equity

    Current liabilities:

     Accounts
     payable                                                     $76,248                     $85,405

     Accrued
     expenses                                                    124,235                     130,656

     Deferred
     revenue                                                      39,543                      42,370

     Income
     taxes
     payable                                                      13,619                      10,392

     Deferred
     income
     taxes                                                           651                         717

     Current
     portion
     of
     long-
     term
     debt                                                              0                          18
     -------                                                         ---                         ---

     Total
     current
     liabilities                                                 254,296                     269,558
     -----------                                                 -------                     -------

    Non-current liabilities:

     Deferred
     income
     taxes                                                        10,002                      10,716

     Deferred
     revenue                                                      14,489                      16,352

     Income
     taxes
     payable                                                       1,754                       5,318

     Non-
     current
     portion
     of
     long-
     term
     debt                                                        375,701                     300,770

     Total
     non-
     current
     liabilities                                                 401,946                     333,156
     -----------                                                 -------                     -------

     Total
     liabilities                                                 656,242                     602,714
     -----------                                                 -------                     -------

    Stockholders' Equity:

     Common
     stock                                                           559                         561

     Additional
     paid-
     in
     capital                                                   1,136,528                   1,117,644

     Retained
     earnings                                                  1,824,457                   1,780,396

     Treasury
     stock                                                   (1,334,782)                (1,291,910)

     Accumulated
     other
     comprehensive
     income                                                       26,449                     151,557
     -------------                                                ------                     -------

     Total
     stockholders'
     equity                                                   $1,653,211                  $1,758,248
     -------------                                            ----------                  ----------


     Total
     liabilities
     and
     stockholders'
     equity                                                   $2,309,453                  $2,360,962



                                     RESMED INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited -
                                             In thousands)


                                                September 30,                 September 30,

                                                                2014                           2013
                                                                ----                           ----

    Cash flows from operating
     activities:

    Net
     income                                                  $83,260                        $80,930

    Adjustment to reconcile net income
     to net cash provided by operating
     activities:

     Depreciation
     and
     amortization                                             18,582                         17,870

    Gain on
     disposal
     of
     business                                                  (709)                             -

    Stock-
     based
     compensation
     costs                                                    11,367                         10,816

    Foreign
     currency
     revaluation                                                 451                        (1,653)

    Excess
     tax
     benefit
     from
     stock-
     based
     compensation
     arrangements                                            (2,575)                       (2,241)

    Changes in operating assets and
     liabilities, net of effect of
     acquisitions:

     Accounts
     receivable,
     net                                                      20,804                         40,268

     Inventories,
     net                                                    (37,897)                      (26,847)

    Prepaid
     expenses,
     net
     deferred
     income
     taxes
     and
     other
     current
     assets                                                 (15,168)                       (4,451)

     Accounts
     payable,
     accrued
     expenses
     and
     other
     liabilities                                               8,421                       (24,267)

    Net
     cash
     provided
     by
     operating
     activities                                               86,536                         90,425
    -----------                                               ------                         ------

    Cash flows from investing
     activities:

     Purchases
     of
     property,
     plant
     and
     equipment                                              (20,681)                      (16,752)

    Patent
     registration
     costs                                                   (2,366)                       (1,679)

     Business
     acquisitions,
     net of
     cash
     acquired                                                (7,318)                             -

     Investments
     in
     cost-
     method
     investments                                               (500)                         (675)

     Proceeds
     from
     sale
     of
     business                                                    468                              -

     Payments
     on
     maturity
     of
     foreign
     currency
     contracts                                              (11,206)                       (2,486)

    Net
     cash
     used
     in
     investing
     activities                                             (41,603)                      (21,592)
    -----------                                              -------                        -------

    Cash flows from financing
     activities:

     Proceeds
     from
     issuance
     of
     common
     stock,
     net                                                       4,930                          6,470

    Excess
     tax
     benefit
     from
     stock-
     based
     compensation
     arrangements                                              2,575                          2,241

     Purchases
     of
     treasury
     stock                                                  (46,803)                      (22,822)

    Payment
     of
     business
     combination
     contingent
     consideration                                             (458)                         (442)

     Proceeds
     from
     borrowings,
     net of
     borrowing
     costs                                                    75,000                         60,000

     Repayment
     of
     borrowings                                                 (10)                           (9)

     Dividends
     paid                                                   (39,199)                      (35,478)
     ---------                                               -------                        -------

    Net
     cash
     (used
     in) /
     provided
     by
     financing
     activities                                              (3,965)                         9,960
    -----------                                               ------                          -----


    Effect
     of
     exchange
     rate
     changes
     on
     cash                                                   (65,004)                        21,733
    ---------                                                -------                         ------

    Net
     increase
     /
     (decrease)
     in
     cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents                                            (24,036)                       100,526

    Cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents
     at
     beginning
     of
     period                                                  905,730                        876,048

    Cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents
     at end
     of
     period                                                  881,694                        976,574
    ------------                                             -------                        -------

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