PRNewswire
NATICK, Mass.
(NYSE:BSX)
Jan 28, 2009
Q4 adjusted results in line with expectations; Company well positioned for 2009 and beyond
Company records $2.7 billion goodwill impairment charge
NATICK, Mass., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008, as well as guidance for net sales and earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter of 2009.
Fourth quarter highlights:
"During the quarter, we continued to gain share in our cardiac rhythm management and drug-eluting stent businesses, driven by the approval and successful launch of important new products," said Jim Tobin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boston Scientific. "Throughout the year, we made progress in critical areas across the Company and positioned ourselves well for the future. We've transformed quality, revitalized our pipeline, streamlined the organization, strengthened our financial fundamentals and diversified our product portfolio. We will build on this solid foundation in 2009 and beyond."
Fourth Quarter 2008
Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2008 were $2.002 billion, which included sales from divested businesses of $7 million, as compared to net sales of $2.152 billion for the fourth quarter of 2007, which included sales from divested businesses of $145 million. Excluding the impact of foreign currency and sales from divested businesses, net sales increased two percent over the prior period.
Worldwide sales of the Company's CRM products for the fourth quarter were as follows:
United States
(in millions) U.S. International Worldwide
2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
ICD systems $299 $266 $128 $130 $427 $396
Pacemaker systems 84 81 60 67 144 148
Total CRM products $383 $347 $188 $197 $571 $544
Worldwide sales of the Company's coronary stent systems for the fourth quarter were as follows:
(in millions) U.S. International Worldwide
2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
Drug-eluting $231 $224 $198 $211 $429 $435
Bare-metal 18 26 29 35 47 61
Total coronary stent
Systems $249 $250 $227 $246 $476 $496
Despite the Company's strong financial performance, changes in CRM market demand since our acquisition of Guidant - coupled with the recent disruptions in the credit and equity markets - have caused us to write down $2.7 billion of goodwill associated with the acquisition. This is a non-cash charge that has no impact on our debt covenants. The amount of the charge is subject to finalization during the first quarter of 2009.
"This write-down in no way diminishes our confidence in our CRM business," said Tobin. "CRM is growing, it is taking market share, and it will be a key driver of the Company's sales and earnings growth going forward."
Reported net loss for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $2.430 billion, or $1.62 per share. Reported results included intangible asset impairments, acquisition-, divestiture-, litigation- and restructuring-related net charges, and amortization expense (after-tax) of $2.750 billion, or $1.83 per share, which consisted of:
Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 excluding these charges was $320 million, or $0.21 per share.
Reported net loss for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $458 million, or $0.31 per share. Reported results included intangible asset impairments, acquisition-, divestiture-, litigation- and restructuring-related charges and amortization expense (after-tax) of $813 million, or $0.55 per share. Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2007 excluding these charges was $355 million, or $0.24 per share.
Full Year 2008
Net sales for the full year 2008 were $8.050 billion, which included sales from divested businesses of $69 million, as compared to net sales of $8.357 billion in 2007, which included sales from divested businesses of $553 million.
Worldwide sales of the Company's CRM products for the full year were as follows:
(in millions) U.S. International Worldwide
2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
ICD systems $1,140 $1,053 $541 $489 $1,681 $1,542
Pacemaker systems 340 318 265 264 605 582
Total CRM products $1,480 $1,371 $806 $753 $2,286 $2,124
Worldwide sales of the Company's coronary stent systems for the full year were as follows:
(in millions) U.S. International Worldwide
2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
Drug-eluting $833 $1,006 $801 $782 $1,634 $1,788
Bare-metal 88 104 129 135 217 239
Total coronary stent
systems $921 $1,110 $930 $917 $1,851 $2,027
Reported net loss for 2008 was $2.072 billion, or $1.38 per share. Reported results for 2008 included intangible asset impairments, acquisition-, divestiture-, litigation- and restructuring-related charges, and amortization expense (after-tax) of $3.289 billion, or $2.19 per share, which consisted of:
Adjusted net income for 2008, excluding these charges, was $1.217 billion, or $0.81 per share.
Reported net loss for 2007 was $495 million, or $0.33 per share. Reported results for 2007 included intangible asset impairments, acquisition-, divestiture-, litigation- and restructuring-related charges, and amortization expense (after-tax) of $1.652 billion, or $1.10 per share. Adjusted net income for 2007, excluding these charges was $1.157 billion, or $0.77 per share.
Guidance for First Quarter 2009
The Company estimates net sales for the first quarter of 2009 of between $1.950 billion and $2.070 billion. Adjusted earnings, excluding acquisition-, divestiture-, litigation- and restructuring-related charges and amortization expense, are estimated to range between $0.15 and $0.20 per share. The Company estimates net income on a GAAP basis of between $0.05 and $0.11 per share.
Full year 2009 sales and earnings per share guidance will be provided during the Company's conference call with analysts tomorrow.
Boston Scientific officials will be discussing these results with analysts on a conference call at 8:00 a.m. (ET) Thursday, January 29, 2009. The Company will webcast the call to all interested parties through its website: www.bostonscientific.com. Please see the website for details on how to access the webcast. The webcast will be available for one year on the Boston Scientific website.
Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a broad range of interventional medical specialties. For more information, please visit: www.bostonscientific.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words like "anticipate," "expect," "project," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "intend" and similar words. These forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and estimates using information available to us at the time and are not intended to be guarantees of future events or performance. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding our financial performance, our programs to increase shareholder value, new product approvals, acquisitions and divestitures, our growth strategy, competitive offerings and our market position. If our underlying assumptions turn out to be incorrect, or if certain risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. These factors, in some cases, have affected and in the future (together with other factors) could affect our ability to implement our business strategy and may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements expressed in this press release. As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements.
Factors that may cause such differences include, among other things: future economic, competitive, reimbursement and regulatory conditions; new product introductions; demographic trends; intellectual property; litigation; financial market conditions; and, future business decisions made by us and our competitors. All of these factors are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of them are beyond our control. For a further list and description of these and other important risks and uncertainties that may affect our future operations, see Part I, Item IA- Risk Factors in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which we may update in Part II, Item 1A - Risk Factors in Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q we have filed or will file thereafter. We disclaim any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or in events, conditions, or circumstances on which those expectations may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this document.
Use of non-GAAP Financial Information
A reconciliation of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measures, and an explanation of the Company's use of these non-GAAP measures, is included in the exhibits attached to this press release.
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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED GAAP RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
In millions, except per share data 2008 2007
Net sales $2,002 $2,152
Cost of products sold 630 635
Gross profit 1,372 1,517
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses 640 704
Research and development expenses 257 256
Royalty expense 59 51
Amortization expense 134 153
Intangible asset impairments 2,689 21
Purchased research and development 22 13
Loss on assets held for sale 208
Restructuring charges 19 176
Litigation-related charges 365
3,820 1,947
Operating loss (2,448) (430)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (107) (137)
Other, net (2) (29)
Loss before income taxes (2,557) (596)
Income tax benefit (127) (138)
Net loss $(2,430) $(458)
Net loss per common share - basic $(1.62) $(0.31)
Net loss per common share - assuming dilution $(1.62) $(0.31)
Weighted average shares outstanding -basic 1,501.5 1,490.8
Weighted average shares outstanding -
assuming dilution 1,501.5 1,490.8
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED GAAP RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31,
In millions, except per share data 2008 2007
Net sales $8,050 $8,357
Cost of products sold 2,469 2,342
Gross profit 5,581 6,015
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 2,566 2,909
Research and development expenses 1,006 1,091
Royalty expense 203 202
Amortization expense 543 620
Intangible asset impairments 2,844 21
Acquisition-related milestone (250)
Purchased research and development 43 85
Gain on divestitures (250)
Loss on assets held for sale 560
Restructuring charges 78 176
Litigation-related charges 334 365
7,117 6,029
Operating loss (1,536) (14)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (468) (570)
Other, net (58) 15
Loss before income taxes (2,062) (569)
Income tax expense (benefit) 10 (74)
Net loss $(2,072) $(495)
Net loss per common share - basic $(1.38) $(0.33)
Net loss per common share - assuming
dilution $(1.38) $(0.33)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 1,498.5 1,486.9
Weighted average shares outstanding -
assuming dilution 1,498.5 1,486.9
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
In millions 2008 2007
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $1,641 $1,452
Trade accounts receivable, net 1,402 1,502
Inventories 853 725
Deferred income taxes 931 679
Assets held for sale 13 1,119
Other current assets 607 464
Total current assets 5,447 5,941
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,728 1,715
Investments 113 317
Other assets 181 157
Intangible assets, net 19,611 23,067
$27,080 $31,197
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
Short-term debt $2 $256
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,828 2,680
Liabilities associated with assets held for
sale 39
Other current liabilities 380 275
Total current liabilities 3,210 3,250
Long-term debt 6,743 7,933
Deferred income taxes 2,262 2,284
Other long-term liabilities 1,727 2,633
Stockholders' equity 13,138 15,097
$27,080 $31,197
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
NON-GAAP NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE RECONCILIATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
2008 2007
In millions, except
per share data Net (loss) Impact Net (loss) Impact
income per income per
diluted diluted
share* share*
GAAP results $(2,430) $(1.62) $(458) $(0.31)
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Intangible asset impairments 2,681 1.78 18 0.01
Acquisition-related net charges 25 0.02 10 0.01
Divestiture-related losses 201 0.13
Restructuring-related charges 27 0.02 131 0.09
Litigation-related charges 294 0.20
Discrete tax items (109) (0.07)
Amortization expense 126 0.08 159 0.11
Adjusted results $320 $0.21 $355 $0.24
* Assumes dilution of 2.7 million shares for the quarter ended December
31, 2008 and 9.0 million shares for the quarter ended December 31, 2007
for all or a portion of these non-GAAP adjustments.
An explanation of the Company's use of these non-GAAP measures is
provided at the end of this document.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
NON-GAAP NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE RECONCILIATIONS
(CONT.)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
2008 2007
Intangible asset impairments:
Intangible asset impairments $2,689 $21
Less: Income tax benefit (a) (8) (3)
Intangible asset impairments, net of tax $2,681 $18
Acquisition-related charges (credits):
Purchased research and development $22 $13
Integration costs (b) (5)
22 8
Less: Income tax expense (a) 3 2
Acquisition-related net charges, net of tax $25 $10
Divestiture-related losses:
Loss on assets held for sale $208
Less: Income tax benefit (a) (7)
Divestiture-related losses, net of tax $201
Restructuring-related charges:
Restructuring-related charges (c) $34 $184
Less: Income tax benefit (a) (7) (53)
Restructuring-related charges, net of tax $27 $131
Litigation-related charges:
Litigation-related charges $365
Less: Income tax benefit (a) (71)
Litigation-related charges, net of tax $294
Discrete tax items:
Income tax benefit (a) $(109)
Amortization expense:
Amortization expense $134 $153
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense (a) (8) 6
Amortization expense, net of tax $126 $159
(a) Amounts are tax effected at the Company's effective tax rate,
unless the amount is a significant unusual or infrequently occurring
item in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 18, "Accounting for
Income Taxes in Interim Periods."
(b) Recorded credits of $4 million to selling, general and
administrative expenses and $1 million to research and development
expenses.
(c) In 2008, recorded $6 million to cost of products sold; $7 million
to selling, general and administrative expenses; $2 million to
research and development expenses; and $19 million to restructuring
charges. In 2007, recorded $4 million to cost of products sold; $2
million to selling, general and administrative expenses; $2 million
to research and development expenses; and $176 million to
restructuring charges.
An explanation of the Company's use of these non-GAAP measures is
provided at the end of this document.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
NON-GAAP NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE RECONCILIATIONS
(Unaudited)
Year Ended December 31,
2008 2007
In millions, except per share Net Impact Net Impact
data (loss) per (loss) per
income diluted income diluted
share* share*
GAAP results $(2,072) $(1.38) $(495) $(0.33)
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Intangible asset impairments 2,810 1.87 18 0.01
Acquisition-related net
(credits) charges (140) (0.09) 114 0.08
Divestiture-related net
(gains) losses (131) (0.09) 553 0.36
Restructuring-related charges 100 0.07 131 0.09
Litigation-related charges 238 0.16 294 0.20
Discrete tax items (27) (0.02)
Amortization expense 439 0.29 542 0.36
Adjusted results $1,217 $0.81 $1,157 $0.77
* Assumes dilution of 5.8 million shares for the year ended December
31, 2008 and 13.1 million shares for the year ended December 31, 2007
for all or a portion of these non-GAAP adjustments.
An explanation of the Company's use of these non-GAAP measures is
provided at the end of this document.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
NON-GAAP NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE RECONCILIATIONS
(CONT.)
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31,
2008 2007
Intangible asset impairments:
Intangible asset impairments $2,844 $21
Less: Income tax benefit (a) (34) (3)
Intangible asset impairments, net of tax $2,810 $18
Acquisition-related (credits) charges:
Acquisition-related milestone $(250)
Purchased research and development 43 $85
Integration costs (b) 29
Fair value adjustment for the sharing of
proceeds feature of the Abbott Laboratories
stock purchase (c) 8
(207) 122
Less: Income tax expense (benefit) (a) 67 (8)
Acquisition-related net (credits) charges,
net of tax $(140) $114
Divestiture-related (gains) losses:
Gain on divestitures $(250)
Net loss on sale of investments (c) 80
Loss on assets held for sale $560
(170) 560
Less: Income tax expense (benefit) (a) 39 (7)
Divestiture-related net (gains) losses, net
of tax $(131) $553
Restructuring-related charges:
Restructuring-related charges (d) $133 $184
Less: Income tax benefit (a) (33) (53)
Restructuring-related charges, net of tax $100 $131
Litigation-related charges:
Litigation-related charges $334 $365
Less: Income tax benefit (a) (96) (71)
Litigation-related charges, net of tax $238 $294
Discrete tax items:
Income tax benefit (a) $(27)
Amortization expense: $543 $620
Less: Income tax benefit (a) (104) (78)
Amortization expense, net of tax $439 $542
(a) Amounts are tax effected at the Company's effective tax rate,
unless the amount is a significant unusual or infrequently occurring
item in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 18, "Accounting for
Income Taxes in Interim Periods."
(b) Recorded $6 million to cost of products sold, $20 million to
selling, general and administrative expenses and $3 million to
research and development expenses.
(c) Recorded to other, net.
(d) In 2008, recorded $17 million to cost of products sold; $31
million to selling, general and administrative expenses; $7 million
to research and development expenses; and $78 million to
restructuring charges. In 2007, recorded $4 million to cost of
products sold; 2 million to selling, general and administrative
expenses; $2 million to research and development expenses; and $176
million to restructuring charges.
An explanation of the Company's use of these non-GAAP measures is
provided at the end of this document.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
WORLDWIDE SALES
(Unaudited)
Change
Three Months Ended As Reported Constant
December 31, Currency Currency
In millions 2008 2007 Basis Basis
United States $1,156 $1,125 3% 3%
EMEA 451 481 (6)% 5%
Inter-Continental 388 401 (4)% (5)%
International 839 882 (5)% - %
Subtotal 1,995 2,007 (1)% 2%
Divested Businesses 7 145 N/A N/A
Worldwide $2,002 $2,152 (7)% (5)%
Change
Three Months Ended As Reported Constant
December 31, Currency Currency
In millions 2008 2007 Basis Basis
Interventional
Cardiology $721 $759 (5)% (3)%
Peripheral
Interventions 138 152 (9)% (9)%
Cardiovascular 859 911 (6)% (4)%
Neurovascular 91 92 (2)% 1%
Peripheral Embolization 24 24 3% (1)%
Neurovascular 115 116 (1)% 1%
Cardiac Rhythm
Management 571 544 5% 8%
Electrophysiology 37 38 (5)% (4)%
Cardiac Rhythm
Management 608 582 4% 7%
Endoscopy 234 229 3% 5%
Urology 112 108 4% 5%
Endosurgery 346 337 3% 5%
Neuromodulation 67 61 10% 11%
Subtotal 1,995 2,007 (1)% 2%
Divested Businesses 7 145 N/A N/A
Worldwide $2,002 $2,152 (7)% (5)%
An explanation of the Company's use of these non-GAAP measures is
provided at the end of this document.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
NON-GAAP CONSTANT CURRENCY NET SALES RECONCILIATIONS
(Unaudited)
Q4 2008 Net Sales as compared to Q4 2007
Estimated
Change Impact of
In millions As Reported Constant Foreign
Currency Basis Currency Basis Currency
United States $31 $31 $-
EMEA (30) 24 (54)
Inter-Continental (13) (21) 8
International (43) 3 (46)
Subtotal (12) 34 (46)
Divested Businesses (138) (138) -
Worldwide $(150) $(104) $(46)
Q4 2008 Net Sales as compared to Q4 2007
Estimated
Change Impact of
In millions As Reported Constant Foreign
Currency Basis Currency Basis Currency
Interventional Cardiology $(38) $(20) $(18)
Peripheral Interventions (14) (13) (1)
Cardiovascular (52) (33) (19)
Neurovascular (1) 1 (2)
Peripheral Embolization - - -
Neurovascular (1) 1 (2)
Cardiac Rhythm Management 27 44 (17)
Electrophysiology (1) (2) 1
Cardiac Rhythm Management 26 42 (16)
Endoscopy 5 12 (7)
Urology 4 6 (2)
Endosurgery 9 18 (9)
Neuromodulation 6 6 -
Subtotal (12) 34 (46)
Divested Businesses (138) (138) -
Worldwide $(150) $(104) $(46)
An explanation of the Company's use of these non-GAAP measures is
provided at the end of this document.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
WORLDWIDE SALES
(Unaudited)
Change
Year Ended As Reported Constant
December 31, Currency Currency
In millions 2008 2007 Basis Basis
United States $4,487 $4,522 (1)% (1)%
EMEA 1,960 1,833 7% 2%
Inter-Continental 1,534 1,449 6% (2)%
International 3,494 3,282 6% -%
Subtotal 7,981 7,804 2% -%
Divested Businesses 69 553 N/A N/A
Worldwide $8,050 $8,357 (4)% (6)%
Change
Year Ended As Reported Constant
December 31, Currency Currency
In millions 2008 2007 Basis Basis
Interventional
Cardiology $2,879 $3,016 (5)% (7)%
Peripheral
Interventions 589 597 (1)% (5)%
Cardiovascular 3,468 3,613 (4)% (7)%
Neurovascular 360 352 2% (2)%
Peripheral Embolization 95 95 1% (4)%
Neurovascular 455 447 2% (3)%
Cardiac Rhythm
Management 2,286 2,124 8% 5%
Electrophysiology 153 147 4% 2%
Cardiac Rhythm
Management 2,439 2,271 7% 5%
Endoscopy 943 866 9% 6%
Urology 431 403 7% 6%
Endosurgery 1,374 1,269 8% 6%
Neuromodulation 245 204 20% 20%
Subtotal 7,981 7,804 2% -%
Divested Businesses 69 553 N/A N/A
Worldwide $8,050 $8,357 (4)% (6)%
An explanation of the Company's use of these non-GAAP measures is
provided at the end of this document.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
NON-GAAP CONSTANT CURRENCY NET SALES RECONCILIATIONS
(Unaudited)
2008 YTD Net Sales as compared to 2007
Change Estimated
Impact of
In millions As Reported Constant Foreign
Currency Basis Currency Basis Currency
United States $(35) $(35) $-
EMEA 127 32 95
Inter-Continental 85 (28) 113
International 212 4 208
Subtotal 177 (31) 208
Divested Businesses (484) (489) 5
Worldwide $(307) $(520) $213
2008 YTD Net Sales as compared to 2007
Change Estimated
Impact of
In millions As Reported Constant Foreign
Currency Basis Currency Basis Currency
Interventional Cardiology $(137) $(219) $82
Peripheral Interventions (8) (28) 20
Cardiovascular (145) (247) 102
Neurovascular 8 (8) 16
Peripheral Embolization - (5) 5
Neurovascular 8 (13) 21
Cardiac Rhythm Management 162 114 48
Electrophysiology 6 3 3
Cardiac Rhythm Management 168 117 51
Endoscopy 77 49 28
Urology 28 23 5
Endosurgery 105 72 33
Neuromodulation 41 40 1
Subtotal 177 (31) 208
Divested Businesses (484) (489) 5
Worldwide $(307) $(520) $213
An explanation of the Company's use of these non-GAAP measures is
provided at the end of this document.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
ESTIMATED NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE RECONCILIATIONS
(Unaudited)
Q1 2009 Estimate Q1 2009 Estimate
(Low) (High)
GAAP results $0.05 $0.11
Estimated restructuring-related
charges 0.03 0.02
Estimated amortization expense 0.07 0.07
Adjusted results $0.15 $0.20
An explanation of the Company's use of these non-GAAP measures is
provided at the end of this document.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement Boston Scientific's condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis; the Company discloses certain non-GAAP measures that exclude certain amounts, including non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per diluted share, and regional and divisional revenue growth rates that exclude the impact of foreign exchange. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
The GAAP measure most comparable to non-GAAP net income is GAAP net income and the GAAP measure most comparable to non-GAAP net income per diluted share is GAAP net income per diluted share. Reconciliations of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measure are included in the accompanying schedules.
To calculate regional and divisional revenue growth rates that exclude the impact of foreign exchange, the Company converts actual current-period net sales from local currency to U.S. dollars using constant foreign exchange rates. The GAAP measure most comparable to this non-GAAP measure is growth rate percentages based on GAAP revenue. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the corresponding GAAP measure is included in the accompanying schedules.
Use and Economic Substance of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Used by Boston Scientific
Management uses these supplemental non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance period over period, to analyze the underlying trends in the Company's business, to assess its performance relative to its competitors, and to establish operational goals and forecasts that are used in allocating resources. In addition, management uses these non-GAAP measures to further its understanding of the performance of the Company's operating segments. The adjustments excluded from the Company's non-GAAP measures are consistent with those excluded from its reportable segments' measure of profit or loss. These adjustments are excluded from the segment measures that are reported to the Company's chief operating decision maker and are used to make operating decisions and assess performance.
The following is an explanation of each of the adjustments that management excluded as part of its non-GAAP measures for the three months and year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the forecasted three month period ending March 31, 2009, as well as reasons for excluding each of these individual items:
Material Limitations Associated with the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per diluted share, and regional and divisional revenue growth rates that exclude the impact of foreign exchange may have limitations as analytical tools, and these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from or as a replacement for GAAP financial measures. Some of the limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP financial measures are:
Compensation for Limitations Associated with Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Boston Scientific compensates for the limitations on its non-GAAP financial measures by relying upon its GAAP results to gain a complete picture of the Company's performance. The non-GAAP numbers focus instead upon the core business of the Company, which is only a subset, albeit a critical one, of the Company's performance.
The Company provides detailed reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure in the accompanying schedules, and Boston Scientific encourages investors to review these reconciliations.
Usefulness of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Investors
The Company believes that presenting non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share, and regional and divisional revenue growth rates that exclude the impact of foreign exchange in addition to the related GAAP measures provides investors greater transparency to the information used by Boston Scientific management for its financial and operational decision-making and allows investors to see Boston Scientific's results "through the eyes" of management. The Company further believes that providing this information better enables Boston Scientific's investors to understand the Company's operating performance and to evaluate the methodology used by management to evaluate and measure such performance.
SOURCE: Boston Scientific Corporation
Web site: http://www.bostonscientific.com/
