Edwards Lifesciences Reports Second Quarter Results

IRVINE, Calif., July 26, 2016

Second Quarter Highlights:

• Sales grew 23.1% to $759.3 million; underlying¹ sales were up 21%
• Global Transcatheter Heart Valve Therapy (THVT) sales grew 48.7%; underlying grew 45%
• U.S. THVT sales were up 71.5%; underlying grew 66%
• GAAP EPS was $0.58, an increase of 13.7%; adjusted² EPS grew 33% to $0.76
• 2016 THVT global sales guidance raised $100 million; underlying growth to exceed 30%^*
• 2016 total sales guidance at the high end of $2.7 - $3.0 billion^*
• 2016 adjusted EPS guidance increased to $2.78 - $2.88^*

"We are very pleased to report strong second quarter performance, which reflected significant growth in the number of patients and physicians choosing transcatheter heart valve therapy," said Michael A. Mussallem, chairman and CEO.  "Our results this quarter were better than expected, driving strong top and bottom line growth."

Second Quarter 2016 Results        

Sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 were $759.3 million, up 23.1 percent.  U.S. and international segment sales for the second quarter were $401.5 million and $357.8 million, respectively.  On an underlying basis, sales grew 21.1 percent over the second quarter last year.  Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 was $126.6 million, or $0.58 per diluted share.

[*]	Guidance for sales and sales growth rates is provided on an "underlying basis," and projections for diluted earnings per share, net income and growth, gross profit margin, taxes, and free cash flow are also provided on a non-GAAP basis as adjusted for the items identified on the Non-GAAP Financial Information page due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting such items.  The Company is not able to provide a reconciliation of the non-GAAP guidance to comparable GAAP measures due to the unknown effect, timing, and potential significance of special charges or gains, and management's inability to forecast charges associated with future transactions and initiatives. ARIVA.DE Börsen-Geflüster Werbung Weiter abwärts? Kurzfristig positionieren in Edwards Lifesciences Corp MD7DWB Ask: 1,38 Hebel: 5,20 mit moderatem Hebel Zum Produkt Morgan Stanley Den Basisprospekt sowie die Endgültigen Bedingungen und die Basisinformationsblätter erhalten Sie hier: MD7DWB,. Beachten Sie auch die weiteren Hinweise zu dieser Werbung. Der Emittent ist berechtigt, Wertpapiere mit open end-Laufzeit zu kündigen. Kurse Edwards Lifesciences Corp 85,94 $ -0,59%

For the second quarter, the company reported Transcatheter Heart Valve Therapy sales of $418.6 million, a 48.7 percent growth rate over the second quarter last year, or 45.1 percent on an underlying basis. Growth was led by continued strong therapy adoption across all geographies, with notable strength in the U.S.

In the U.S., THVT sales for the quarter were $246.4 million, a 71.5 percent growth rate over the second quarter last year, or 65.7 percent on an underlying basis.  "Overall procedure growth exceeded our expectations, and strong sales were widespread in both large and small hospitals," said Mussallem. "Positive clinical results continue to drive adoption, and clinician feedback on the intermediate risk trial data presented at the ACC conference has been consistently positive."

Surgical Heart Valve Therapy product group sales for the quarter were $198.7 million. Reported sales decreased 2.6 percent compared to the second quarter last year, or down 3.3 percent on an underlying basis. Globally, sales were impacted in surgical mitral valves due to a temporary suspension of production, which was partially offset by solid growth in surgical aortic valves.

Critical Care product group sales were $142.0 million for the quarter, representing an increase of 8.0 percent versus last year, or 6.7 percent on an underlying basis. Overall growth for the quarter was strong in the company's core products and its Enhanced Surgical Recovery program.

For the quarter, the company's gross profit margin was 73.3 percent, compared to 74.3 percent in the same period last year. This decrease, which we expected, was driven primarily by the impact of foreign exchange, partially offset by a more profitable product mix reflecting strong growth in THVT and the prior year sales return reserve.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $228.8 million for the quarter, or 30.1 percent of sales. This increase was driven primarily by sales and personnel related expenses.

Research and development investments for the quarter increased to $112.9 million compared to $97.5 million in the prior year period.  This increase was primarily the result of continued investments in our transcatheter mitral and aortic valve programs.

Cash flow from operating activities for the quarter was $190.3 million.  After capital spending of $37.1 million, free cash flow was $153.2 million.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $1.1 billion at June 30, 2016.  Total debt was $0.6 billion.

Six-Month Results

For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the company recorded net income of $269.6 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, compared to $236.1 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, for the same period in 2015.  Net income increased for the six months by 14.2 percent, or 26.9 percent, on an adjusted basis. And, diluted earnings per share increased 15.9 percent over last year, or increased 28.1 percent, on an adjusted basis.

Net sales for the first six months of 2016 grew 20.7 percent to $1.5 billion.  On an underlying basis, sales grew 20.4 percent.

U.S. and international segment sales for the first six months of 2016 were $777.1 million and $679.5 million, respectively.

During the first six months of 2016, the company repurchased 4.6 million shares of common stock for $415.7 million.

Outlook

For the full year 2016, the company now expects sales to be at the high end of its previous $2.7 to $3.0 billion range based on its strong first half results, an anticipated third quarter approval of intermediate risk in the U.S., and the momentum of therapy adoption globally.  With this increase in sales guidance, the company now expects adjusted earnings per share to be between $2.78 and $2.88.

For the third quarter of 2016, at current foreign exchange rates, the company projects sales to be between $720 and $760 million, and adjusted earnings per share to be between $0.62 and $0.68.

"We are very pleased with our strong performance achieved through the first half of this year," said Mussallem. "As patients and clinicians increasingly prefer TAVR, and based on the substantial body of compelling evidence, we remain as optimistic as ever about the long-term growth opportunity represented by transcatheter therapies.  Overall, we remain committed to aggressively investing in structural heart disease and critical care technologies. We are confident this will result in more patients being treated with our innovative therapies and continued strong organic growth."

About Edwards Lifesciences         

Edwards Lifesciences, based in Irvine, Calif., is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. For more information, visit www.Edwards.com and follow us on Twitter @EdwardsLifesci.

Conference Call and Webcast Information          

Edwards Lifesciences will be hosting a conference call today at 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss its second quarter results.  To participate in the conference call, dial (877) 407-8037 or (201) 689-8037.  For 72 hours following the call, an audio replay can be accessed by dialing (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415 and using conference number 13639912.  The call will also be available via live or archived webcast on the "Investor Relations" section of the Edwards web site at ir.edwards.com or www.edwards.com. A live stream and archived replay can also be accessed via mobile devices by downloading Edwards' IR App for iPhone and iPad or Android.

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  These forward-looking statements can sometimes be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "should," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "project," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "guidance," "outlook," "optimistic," "aspire," "confident"  or other forms of these words or similar expressions and include, but are not limited to, statements made by Mr. Mussallem, financial guidance, and information in the Outlook section, including the company's expectations for therapy adoption.  Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by management of the company and are believed to be reasonable, though they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict.  Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statement.  If the company does update or correct one or more of these statements, investors and others should not conclude that the company will make additional updates or corrections.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or experience to differ materially from that expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause actual results or experience to differ materially from that expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include uncertainties associated with new product launches, competitive dynamics and rate of therapy adoption, particularly for THVT; the timing and scope of regulatory approvals and reimbursement levels for our products; the company's success in developing new products and avoiding manufacturing and quality issues; the impact of currency exchange rates and related hedge contracts; the timing or results of pending or future clinical trials; actions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory agencies; unexpected litigation results or expenses; and other risks detailed 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, 2015. These filings, along with important safety information about our products, may be found at edwards.com.

Edwards, Edwards Lifesciences, the stylized E logo, and Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions, except per share data)
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016				2015				2016				2015
Net sales	$	759.3			$	616.8			$	1,456.6			$	1,207.1
Cost of sales	202.5				158.6				382.8				294.6
Gross profit	556.8				458.2				1,073.8				912.5
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	228.8				213.9				441.5				416.4
Research and development expenses	112.9				97.5				215.3				183.9
Intellectual property litigation expenses	9.1				1.0				21.3				1.3
Special charges	34.5				—				34.5				—
Interest expenses, net	2.4				1.8				4.8				4.2
Other expenses, net	0.1				1.8				4.1				2.0
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