EX-99 4 ex99-2.htm RESULTS FOR 2003
AMEX: HRT      
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: David A. Garrison 
Website: http://www.arthrt.com  (978) 345-5000 
February 25, 2004 

ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC
ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2003

Fitchburg, MA

        Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary Micron Products, Inc. (“Micron”) reported total consolidated revenue of $7,677,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003 compared to total consolidated revenue of $7,192,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002, an increase of 7%. Net income of $1,259,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003 increased 67% from net income of $753,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002. Basic and diluted net income per share for the year ended December 31, 2003 increased 85% to $0.48 per share from $0.26 per share for the same period in 2002.

        For the quarter ended December 31, 2003, total consolidated revenue increased 4% to $1,887,000 compared to total consolidated revenue of $1,814,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $381,000 compared to $328,000 for quarter ended December 31, 2002, an increase of 16%. Basic and diluted net income per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 increased 25% to $0.15 per share from $0.12 per share for the same period in 2002.

        James E. Rouse, the Company’s President and CEO, commented that, “We are pleased to announce that our revenues continued to increase as a result of significant unit volume sales growth of Micron Products silver/silver chloride and conductive resin sensors. This volume growth, over 18% as compared to 2002, has resulted in a reduction of our per unit manufacturing cost. The reduced per unit cost combined with increased sales revenues and greater efficiencies from process improvements has resulted in higher net income.”

        Mr. Rouse further noted that “While we have continued to expand our share of the disposable ECG sensor market domestically and in developed economies, the greatest opportunity for potential growth in the sensor market remains the continued modernization of healthcare in developing countries. We also continue to seek to expand by means of new product development, software licensing and acquisitions.”

        The Company also announced today in another press release the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend.

        The Company, through Micron, produces silver plated and conductive resin sensors as a component part of disposable ECG electrodes. The Company also produces proprietary signal-averaging electrocardiographic (SAECG) software used in the detection and treatment of potentially lethal heart arrhythmias and distributes metal snaps to its sensor customers.

         Forward-looking statements made herein are based on current expectations of the Company that involve a number of risks and uncertainties and should not be considered as guarantees of future performance. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: interruptions or cancellation of existing contracts, impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, risks, the presence of competitors with greater financial resources than the Company, product development and commercialization risks, changing economic conditions in developing countries, and an inability to arrange additional debt or equity financing. More information about factors that potentially could affect the Company’s financial results is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.


ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended Dec. 31,
2003 2002
   
   
 
Revenue     $ 1,887,115   $ 1,814,304  
Cost of sales       1,222,305     1,314,570  
   
   
 
  Gross profit    664,810    499,734  
   
   
 
Selling and marketing    59,569    59,904  
General and administrative    197,178    212,621  
Research and development    33,307    (6,777 )
   
   
 
  Income from operations    374,756    233,986  
   
   
 
Other income (expense):  
  Interest expense    (2 )  (2,400 )
  Other income (expense), net    11,816    3,945  
   
   
 
Income before income taxes    386,570    235,531  
Income tax provision (benefit)    5,675    (92,000 )
Net income   $ 380,895   $ 327,531  
   
   
 
Net income per share - basic and diluted   $ 0.15   $ 0.12  
   
   
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding -  
Basic    2,608,790    2,757,109  
Diluted    2,621,000    2,817,149  
   
   
 

ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)

Twelve Months Ended Dec. 31,
2003
2002
Revenue     $ 7,677,367   $ 7,192,065  
Cost of sales       4,844,789     4,934,307  
   
   
 
  Gross profit       2,832,578     2,257,758  
   
   
 
Selling and marketing       208,585     215,298  
General and administrative       1,020,869     1,127,351  
Research and development       37,285     52,456  
   
   
 
  Income from operations       1,565,839     862,653  
   
   
 
Other income (expense):    
  Interest expense       (5,516 )   (15,932 )
  Other income (expense), net       60,702     15,015  
   
   
 
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of change in                
accounting principle       1,621,025     861,736  
Income tax provision       361,675     52,000  
   
   
 
Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle       1,259,350     809,736  
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax       --     57,000  
   
   
 
  Net income     $ 1,259,350   $ 752,736  
   
   
 
Net income per share - basic and diluted     $ 0.48   $ 0.26  
   
   
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding    
Basic       2,624,343     2,875,244  
Diluted       2,636,553     2,935,284  
   
   
 

ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)

December 31, December 31,
2003 2002
ASSETS            
     
Current assets:    
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 2,121,665   $ 1,773,412  
  Trade receivable, net    1,447,697    979,774  
  Inventories, net    939,964    1,124,065  
  Prepaid expenses and other assets    62,926    79,726  
   
   
 
    Total current assets    4,572,252    3,956,977  
     
     
Property and equipment, net    3,065,513    2,831,836  
Goodwill    1,244,000    1,244,000  
Deferred income taxes, net    398,907    444,923  
Other assets    20,276    --  
   
   
 
    Total assets   $ 9,300,948   $ 8,477,736  
   
   
 
     
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
     
Current liabilities:  
  Accounts payable    283,483    156,275  
  Accrued expenses    165,976    223,278  
   
   
 
    Total current liabilities    449,459    379,553  
     
Shareholders' equity:  
  Common stock    39,175    38,881  
  Additional paid-in-capital    9,224,169    9,161,707  
  Common stock held in treasury    (3,526,756 )  (3,088,116 )
  Retained earnings    3,114,901    1,985,711  
   
   
 
    Total shareholders' equity    8,851,489    8,098,183  
   
   
 
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 9,300,948   $ 8,477,736  
   
   
 

ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Selected Cash Flows Information
(unaudited)

December 31, December 31,
2003 2002
     
Net income     $ 1,259,350   $ 752,736  
Net cash provided by operating activities    1,590,426    824,327  
Net cash used in investing activities    (736,685 )  (219,325 )
Net cash used in financing activities    (505,488 )  (692,412 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   $ 348,253   $ (87,410 )