BOVIE REPORTS 2ND QTR NET LOSS OF $118,337 IN
REVENUES.
Bovie Medical Corporation, (Amex: BVX), Melville, N.Y., a
manufacturer and marketer of electrosurgical products, has announced its
financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30,
2005.
Revenues for the second quarter of FY2005 totaled $5.05 million
resulting in a loss of $(118,337). For the comparable period last year
the company reported revenues of $5.26 million and net income of
$404,547 or $.03 per diluted share. Revenues for the first six months of
FY 2005 total $9.81 million compared to $10.0 million reported one year
ago. The company reported a net loss of $(29,314) for the six-month
period ended June 30, 2005 versus net income of $644,376 or $.04 per
diluted share for the comparable period last year. As previously
announced, sales were in line with our expectations reflecting the
impact of reduced orders from one of our larger OEM customers. The lower
sales from this customer were partially offset by new business. Net
income was adversely impacted by the company's accelerated
commitment towards the commercialization of its suture removal device,
G.I. Device and J-Plasma technology. Additionally, there were higher
costs relating to the expansion and acceleration of our marketing
efforts both domestically and internationally, together with a dramatic
increase in insurance premiums. On a positive note, initial orders from
a major medical company, previously anticipated in the third quarter
should be reflected in late 2005 with significant impact expected in FY
2006.
Commenting on the second quarter results, Andrew Makrides,
president of Bovie Medical, stated, "Our emphasis in 2005 has been
to commit substantial resources towards commercializing proprietary
products and technologies to be released under the Bovie name, which
should translate into higher profit margins as well as diversifying our
customer base. We continue to review new OEM design and manufacturing
opportunities with current and new customers.
Marketing of the company's new products has experienced slight
delays which is a direct result of Bovie's continued efforts to
improve and refine both the Suture Remover and G.I. Device. Management
remains enthusiastic regarding the successful marketing and potential of
these products. Management is pleased with the progress being made in
the development of J-Plasma and, while costly, continues to believe this
technology can be a significant factor to Bovie's growth
potential."
The J-Plasma technology utilizes a gas ionization process creating
a ultra-violet beam which allows the surgeon to control temperatures and
intensities, resulting in precision, minimal invasiveness and an absence
of conductive currents during a medical procedure. Initial markets being
targeted include dermatology, plastic surgery and gastroenterology. In
unrelated news, the company has accepted the resignation of Charles
Peabody, its CFO effective August 12, 2005. For more information, call
800/940-9087.
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