EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED MARCH 15, 2010 Press Release dated March 15, 2010

Exhibit 99.1

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BMP Sunstone Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results

FY2009 Revenue of $146.9 Million, Adjusted EBITDA of $14.4 Million

Continued Improvement in Revenue, Operating Income and Profit Performance

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA., March 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) – BMP Sunstone Corporation (Nasdaq: BJGP) (“BMP Sunstone” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Highlights:

 

   

Revenue increased to $41.5 million, from $36.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2008;

 

   

Gross profit increased 21% to $23.3 million, from $19.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2008;

 

   

Gross margin increased to 56.1% from 52.4% in the prior year period;

 

   

Operating income increased to $4.0 million from $1.8 million in the prior year period;

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA, as defined below, was $5.5 million for the quarter, up 69% on a year over year basis.

Full Year 2009 Financial Highlights:

 

   

Revenue increased 28% to $146.9 million, from $114.9 million in 2008;

 

   

Gross profit increased 29% to $74.0 million, from $57.3 million in 2008;

 

   

Gross margin increased to 50.4% from 49.9% on a year over year basis;

 

   

Operating income increased to $8.4 million from $3.7 million in the prior year period;

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA, as defined below, was $14.4 million for the year 2009, up 36% on a year over year basis.

David Gao, Chief Executive Officer of BMP Sunstone, stated, “We achieved a record year in 2009 and we are proud of the progress we have made across our operating segments, all of which were profitable on an operating basis by the end of the year. Revenue growth and operating income performance were particularly strong in the back part of the year. As we enter 2010, we are focused on driving greater-than-industry growth with our diverse product portfolio, established distribution in many of China’s most important healthcare markets, and leading brands in pediatrics and women’s health.”

Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Revenue in the fourth quarter of 2009 increased 13.4% to $41.5 million from $36.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2008, reflecting increased demand for the Company’s manufactured products and licensed products. The former increased by 20.7% to $25.6 million and the latter by 34.6% to $2.1 million, reflecting sales and marketing efforts of Propess, Anpo, Ferriprox and Galake compared to the prior year. Revenue from distribution was roughly flat on a year over year basis at $13.9 million, reflecting continued sales performance at Rongheng and from Wanwei’s major products.

Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2009 increased 21.3% to $23.3 million from $19.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Gross margin was 56.1% compared to 52.4% in the prior year period. Gross margin performance reflects increased sales of higher margin products from manufactured products and licensed products, which carried margins of 80.6% and 62.3% respectively.

The Company’s operating income improved significantly year over year to $4.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to $1.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Non-GAAP operating income was $5.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to $3.5 million in the prior year period, further highlighting the significant increase in revenues contributed from acquired businesses in the year over year period.

Non-GAAP net income was $3.6 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to $4.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008. On a GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $2.0 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008. During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company had a $1.4 million tax benefit reflecting the reduction in tax rate from 25% to 15% for 2008, 2009 and 2010, as a result of receiving hi-tech tax status.


Non-GAAP net income and earnings per share exclude stock based compensation expense, amortization related to acquisitions, amortization of debt discount and issuance cost, loss on early extinguishment of debt and gain on the embedded derivative value on convertible notes. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure which provides earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and excludes loss on early extinguishment of debt and gain on the embedded derivative value on convertible notes. Please refer to the financial tables provided in this news release for a reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2009.

Full Year 2009 Financial Results

Revenue in the fiscal year 2009 increased 27.9% to $146.9 million from $114.9 million in 2008, reflecting approximately $84.0 million in revenue from Sunstone, which was up 27.8% on a year over year basis. Revenue from distribution increased 27.7% to $55.8 million from $43.7 million in the year 2008. Revenue from licensed products increased 30.0% to $7.0 million from $5.4 million in 2008, reflecting sales and marketing efforts of Propess, Anpo, Ferriprox and Galake, compared to the prior year.

Gross profit increased 29.1% to $74.0 million from $57.3 million in 2008, and gross margin for the year was 50.4% compared to 49.9% in the prior year. Higher gross profit largely reflects revenue from the sales of the Company’s manufactured products, which yielded a gross margin of 77.8% in 2009.

The Company’s operating income improved significantly year over year to $8.4 million compared to $3.7 million in 2008. Operating expenses of $65.6 million reflect a 20.5% increase in sales and marketing expenses and a 28.4% increase in general and administrative expenses, commensurate with year over year growth in the business. Non-GAAP operating income reached $14.3 million in 2009 compared to $10.5 million in the prior year, further highlighting the significant increase in revenues contributed from acquired businesses in the year over year period.

Non-GAAP net income was $8.2 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in 2009 compared to $7.2 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in 2008. On a GAAP basis, the Company’s net loss improved to $2.0 million, a net loss of $0.05 per diluted share, from a net loss of $3.4 million, a net loss of $0.09 per diluted share, in 2008.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2009, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $21.5 million and notes receivable of $17.5 million, totaling $39.1 million. Notes receivables from customers for the settlement of trade receivable balances are guaranteed by established banks in China and have maturities of six months or less.

Financial Guidance

In 2010, revenue is anticipated to grow from $146.9 million for 2009 to $160 million - $170 million.

The Company expects adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2010 to reach $16 million - $17 million.

The Company expects non-GAAP net income for the full year 2010 to reach $9 million - $10 million.

Yanping Zhao Promoted to Chief Operating Officer

Today the Company announced Yanping Zhao has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of BMP Sunstone. Ms. Zhao had served as the Corporate Vice President of BMP Sunstone since October 2007. Prior to joining BMP Sunstone in 2007, Ms. Zhao held various senior positions with Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd. Ms. Zhao has successfully grown BMP China’s operations and has played a critical role helping the Company achieve operational excellence at all business units as well as in the successful transition at Sunstone.

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call at 5:00 pm ET on March 15, 2010 to discuss its results. Listeners may access the call by dialing 1-888-679-8035 or 1-617-213-4848 for international callers, access code: 60008597. Preregistration and a webcast will be available through the Company’s website at www.bmpsunstone.com. A replay of the call will be accessible through March 22, 2010 by dialing 1-888-286-8010 or 1-617-801-6888 for international callers, access code: 50833260.

About BMP Sunstone Corporation

BMP Sunstone Corporation (“BMP Sunstone” or the “Company”) is a specialty pharmaceutical company that is building a proprietary portfolio of branded pharmaceutical and healthcare products in China. Through Sunstone Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., the Company manufactures leading pediatric and women’s health products, including two of China’s most recognized brands, “Hao Wawa” and “Confort,” sold throughout the country in approximately 120,000 pharmacies. The Company also markets a portfolio of products under exclusive multi-year licenses into China, primarily focused on women’s health and pediatrics, as well as provides pharmaceutical distribution services through subsidiaries in Beijing and Shanghai. BMP Sunstone’s main office is in Beijing, with a U.S. office in Plymouth Meeting, PA. For more information, please visit www.bmpsunstone.com.


Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s strategic and market penetration strategies and the potential effects of the listing of the Company’s products on China’s National (Medical) Insurance Catalog. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, operating performance, general financial, economic, and political conditions affecting the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and the Chinese pharmaceutical market, the ability to timely manufacture and distribute the Company’s products and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

CONTACT

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(Investor Relations)

Ashley M. Ammon 646-277-1227

or Christine Duan 203-682-8200


BMP Sunstone Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operation

($ amounts, except per share amounts in thousands)

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Revenues:

        

Third parties

   $ 41,416      $ 35,267      $ 142,417      $ 108,246   

Related parties

     81        1,370        4,451        6,621   
                                

Total Revenues

     41,497        36,637        146,868        114,867   

Cost of Goods Sold

     18,216        17,437        72,859        57,557   
                                

Gross Profit

     23,281        19,200        74,009        57,310   
                                

Sales and Marketing Expenses

     14,156        13,415        47,778        39,666   

General and Administration Expenses

     5,089        4,012        17,844        13,898   
                                

Total Operating Expenses

     19,245        17,427        65,622        53,564   
                                

Profit From Operations

     4,036        1,773        8,387        3,746   
                                

Other Income (Expense):

        

Interest Income

     65        2        225        70   

Interest Expense

     (1,061     (1,531     (4,430     (6,301

Debt Issuance Cost Amortization

     (120     (210     (446     (840

Equity Method Investment Income

     (164     —          25        675   

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

     —          —          (4,573     —     

Gain (Loss) on Derivatives

     —          —          1,204        —     
                                

Total Other Income (Expense)

     (1,280     (1,739     (7,995     (6,396
                                

Profit (Loss) Before Provision For Income Taxes

     2,756        34        392        (2,650

Provision For Income Taxes

     809        (1,406     2,392        792   
                                

Net Profit (Loss) Attributable to BMP Sunstone Corporation

   $ 1,947      $ 1,440      $ (2,000   $ (3,442

Less: Net Loss Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest

     61        —          96        —     
                                

Net Profit (Loss) Attributable to BMP Sunstone Corporation

   $ 2,008      $ 1,440      $ (1,904   $ (3,442
                                

Basic Profit (Loss) Per Share

   $ 0.05      $ 0.04      $ (0.05   $ (0.09
                                

Fully-Diluted Profit (Loss) Per Share

   $ 0.04      $ 0.03      $ (0.05   $ (0.09
                                

Basic Weighted-average Shares Outstanding

     41,716        40,185        41,398        38,617   
                                

Fully Diluted Weighted-average Shares Outstanding

     50,676        41,408        48,633        39,841   
                                


BMP Sunstone Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operation

($ amounts, except per share amounts in thousands)

Non GAAP

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Revenues:

        

Third parties

   $ 41,416      $ 35,267      $ 142,418      $ 108,246   

Related parties

     81        1,370        4,451        6,621   
                                

Total Revenues

     41,497        36,637        146,869        114,867   

Cost of Goods Sold

     18,101        17,308        72,400        56,543   
                                

Gross Profit

     23,396        19,329        74,469        58,324   
                                

Sales and Marketing Expenses

     13,409        12,532        44,799        36,607   

General and Administration Expenses

     4,470        3,342        15,360        11,194   
                                

Total Operating Expenses

     17,879        15,874        60,159        47,801   
                                

Profit From Operations

     5,517        3,455        14,310        10,523   
                                

Other Income (Expense):

        

Interest Income

     21        2        100        70   

Interest Expense

     (1,069     (765     (3,988     (3,234

Debt Issuance Cost Amortization

     —          —          —          —     

Equity Method Investment Income

     (164     —          25        675   

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

     —          —          —          —     

Gain on Derivatives

     —          —          —          —     
                                

Total Other Income (Expense)

     (1,212     (763     (3,863     (2,489
                                

Profit Before Provision For Income Taxes

     4,305        2,692        10,447        8,034   

Provision For Income Taxes

     809        (1,406     2,392        792   
                                

Net Profit

   $ 3,496      $ 4,098      $ 8,055      $ 7,242   

Less: Net Loss Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest

     61        —          96        —     
                                

Net Profit Attributable to BMP Sunstone Corporation

     3,557        4,098        8,151        7,242   
                                

Basic Profit Per Share

   $ 0.08      $ 0.10      $ 0.20      $ 0.19   

Fully Diluted Profit Per Share

   $ 0.07      $ 0.10      $ 0.17      $ 0.18   

Basic Weighted-average Shares Outstanding

     41,559        40,185        41,398        38,617   

Fully Diluted Weighted-average Shares Outstanding

     50,676        41,408        48,863        39,841   


BMP Sunstone Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

($ amounts in thousands)

 

     December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

Assets

    

Current Assets:

    

Cash and Cash Equivalents

   $ 21,544      $ 15,740   

Restricted Cash

     1,125        1,150   

Notes Receivable

     17,541        15,797   

Accounts Receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $481 and $127

     37,752        30,897   

Inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of $98 and $0

     9,811        10,184   

Due from Related Party

     —          1,834   

Receivable from Alliance Unichem

     7,550        —     

Other Receivables

     3,648        2,168   

VAT Receivable

     1,093        921   

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

     6,322        6,247   
                

Total Current Assets

     106,386        84,938   

Property and Equipment, net

     30,967        22,840   

Investment in Alliance BMP Limited

     —          15,093   

Investment in Shengda

     2,950        —     

Investments, at Cost

     146        146   

Goodwill

     70,033        69,866   

Other Assets

     405        875   

Land Use Rights, net of accumulated amortization

     2,860        2,002   

Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization

     38,508        41,891   
                

Total Assets

   $ 252,255      $ 237,651   
                

Liabilities and Equity

    

Current Liabilities:

    

Notes Payable and Bank Borrowings, net of debt discounts

   $ 6,406      $ 33,591   

Accounts Payable

     24,465        27,482   

Due to Related Parties

     1,437        4,361   

Deferred Revenues

     208        128   

Accrued Expenses

     18,478        14,601   
                

Total Current Liabilities

     50,994        80,163   
                

Long-Term Debt, including debt premium

     36,749        —     

Deferred Taxes

     9,097        9,856   
                

Total Liabilities

     96,840        90,019   
                

Commitment and Contingencies

     —          —     

Equity:

    

Common Stock, $.001 Par Value; 75,000,000 and 50,000,000 Shares; 41,931,987 and 40,246,410 Shares Issued and Outstanding as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     42        40   

Additional Paid in Capital

     168,772        160,864   

Common Stock Warrants

     8,621        9,049   

Accumulated Deficit

     (32,946     (31,042

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

     9,486        8,721   
                

Total BMP Sunstone Corporation Stockholders’ Equity

     153,975        147,632   

Noncontrolling Interest

     1,440        —     
                

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 252,255      $ 237,651   
                


BMP Sunstone Corporation and Subsidiaries

Non GAAP Reconciliations

($ amounts, except per share in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,    Year Ended December 31,  
     2009    2008    2009     2008  

GAAP Gross Profit

   $ 23,281      19,200    $ 74,009      $ 57,310   

Amortization Related to Acquisition

     115      129      460        1,014   
                              

Non GAAP Gross Profit

   $ 23,396    $ 19,329    $ 74,469      $ 58,324   
                              
     Three Months Ended December 31,    Year Ended December 31,  
     2009    2008    2009     2008  

GAAP Operating Income

   $ 4,036    $ 1,773    $ 8,387      $ 3,746   

Stock Based Compensation

     596      622      2,380        2,438   

Amortization Related to Acquisitions

     885      1,060      3,543        4,339   
                              

Non GAAP Operating Income

   $ 5,517    $ 3,455    $ 14,310      $ 10,523   
                              
     Three Months Ended December 31,    Year Ended December 31,  
(all amounts in $000)    2009    2008    2009     2008  

GAAP Net Income (Loss)

   $ 2,008    $ 1,440    $ (1,904   $ (3,442

GAAP EPS

   $ 0.05    $ 0.03    $ (0.05   $ (0.09

Stock Based Compensation

     596      622      2,380        2,438   

Debt Discount and Premium Amortization and Issuance Cost

     68      976      763        3,907   

Amortization Related to Acquisitions

     885      1,060      3,543        4,339   

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

     —        —        4,573        —     

Gain (Loss) on Derivatives

     —        —        (1,204     —     
                              

Non GAAP Net Income

   $ 3,557    $ 4,098    $ 8,151      $ 7,242   
                              

Non GAAP EPS

   $ 0.09    $ 0.10    $ 0.17      $ 0.18   


BMP Sunstone Corporation and Subsidiaries

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

($ amounts in thousands)

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,     For the Year Ended December 31,  
(all amounts in $000)    2009    2008     2009     2008  

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 2,008    $ 1,440      $ (1,904   $ (3,442

Net Loss Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA:

         

Interest expense, net

     996      763        3,837        3,164   

Income taxes

     809      (1,406     2,392        792   

Depreciation

     692      418        2,437        1,842   

Amortization of intangibles and fair value of inventory increase

     885      1,042        3,543        4,339   

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

     —        —          4,573        —     

Gain (Loss) on derivatives

     —        —          (1,204     —     

Amortization of debt discount and premium and debt issuance costs

     68      976        763        3,907   
                               

ADJUSTED EBITDA

   $ 5,458    $ 3,233      $ 14,437      $ 10,602