Accuray Announces Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2009

December 18, 2008 at 8:02 PM EST

Inventory Investigation Concluded

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, ended September 27, 2008.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Accuray reported total revenue of $55.9 million, a 15 percent increase over first quarter of fiscal 2008 total revenue of $48.6 million and a 10 percent sequential increase over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 total revenue of $50.9 million.

Net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $3.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, during the same period last year. The loss for the quarter was driven primarily by non-recurring employee separation expenses of $2.1 million and inventory write downs of $1.3 million.

Non-cash, stock based compensation charges for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 were $5.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the company added 12 new contracts to backlog, representing a total value of $58.6 million. Of the 12 contracts, 7 came from international customers.

At September 27, 2008, backlog was approximately $644 million, with approximately $358 million associated with CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System contracts and approximately $286 million associated with services and other recurring revenue. Accuray's backlog is composed of signed contracts that the company believes have a substantially high probability of being recognized as revenue in future periods. Of the $644 million in backlog at the end of the quarter, 70 percent consisted of non-contingent contracts, representing backlog for which contractual contingencies have been satisfied.

Accuray's cash and investment balances at the end of the quarter totaled $162.1 million, which includes cash and cash equivalents of $27.2 million, short-term investments of $91.5 million, long-term investments of $38.0 million and $5.4 million in restricted cash. At the end of the first quarter the company continued to have zero debt.

Accuray's Audit Committee concluded its independent investigation into allegations made by a former Accuray employee regarding possible improprieties in the handling and accounting of certain inventory items. Upon completion of the investigation, the Audit Committee determined that although a material weakness has been identified in the company's internal control over financial reporting with respect to inventory processes, no material prior period adjustments were identified. It was therefore determined that no financial restatement was needed for prior quarters or years.

Outlook

The following statement is forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Accuray expects revenue for fiscal 2009 to be in the range of $230 million to $250 million.

Additional Information

Additional information regarding backlog segmentation, which will be discussed during the conference call, is available in the Investor Relations section of the company's Web site at http://www.accuray.com.

Earnings Call Open to Investors

Accuray will hold a conference call for financial analysts and investors on Friday December 19, 2008 at 5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call dial-in numbers are 1-866-379-2019 (USA) or 1-706-634-1525 (International), Conference ID: 78712534. A live webcast of the call will also be available from the Investor Relations section on the company's Web site at http://www.accuray.com. In addition, a recording of the call will be available by calling 1-800-642-1687 (USA) or 1-706-645-9291 (International), Conference ID number: 78712534, beginning at 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET, December 19, 2008 and will be available through December 26, 2008. A webcast replay will also be available from the Investor Relations section of the company's Web site at http://www.accuray.com from approximately 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET tomorrow through Accuray's release of its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009, ending December 27, 2008.

About the CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System

The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is the world's only robotic radiosurgery system designed to treat tumors anywhere in the body non-invasively. Using continual image guidance technology and computer controlled robotic mobility, the CyberKnife System automatically tracks, detects and corrects for tumor and patient movement in real-time throughout the treatment. This enables the CyberKnife System to deliver high-dose radiation with pinpoint precision, which minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue and eliminates the need for invasive head or body stabilization frames.

About Accuray

Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), based in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a global leader in the field of radiosurgery dedicated to providing an improved quality of life and a non-surgical treatment option for those diagnosed with cancer. Accuray develops and markets the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System, which extends the benefits of radiosurgery to include extracranial tumors, including those in the spine, lung, prostate, liver and pancreas. To date, the CyberKnife System has been used to treat more than 50,000 patients worldwide and currently 150 systems have been installed in leading hospitals in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.accuray.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

The foregoing may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties associated with the medical device industry. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, as to financial guidance including realization of backlog, procedure growth, market acceptance; clinical studies, regulatory review and approval, and commercialization of products are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual performance and results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make include: market acceptance of products; variability of installation and sales cycle including customer financing and construction delays; competing products, the combination of our products with complementary technology; and other risks detailed from time to time under the heading "Risk Factors" in our report on Form 10-K for the 2008 fiscal year, as updated from time to time by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company's actual results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of these and other factors. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual performance or results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.



                             Accuray Incorporated
          Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
                    (in thousands, except per share data)

                                                     Three months ended
                                               September 27,     September 29,
                                                   2008               2007
    Net revenue:
      Products                                    $37,455             $36,984
      Shared ownership programs                     1,036               2,312
      Services                                     15,907               6,999
      Other                                         1,459               2,351
      Total net revenue                            55,857              48,646
    Cost of revenue:
      Costs of products                            14,744              16,440
      Costs of shared ownership programs              262                 712
      Costs of services                            11,185               4,458
      Costs of other                                1,237               1,125
      Total cost of revenue                        27,428              22,735
      Gross profit                                 28,429              25,911
    Operating expenses:
      Selling and marketing                        13,480              10,156
      Research and development                      8,754               7,715
      General and administrative                   10,433               7,901
      Total operating expenses                     32,667              25,772
    Income (loss) from operations                  (4,238)                139
    Interest and other income, net                  1,113               2,612
    Income (loss) before provision for
     income taxes and non-controlling
     interest                                      (3,125)              2,751
    Provision for income taxes                         54                 486

    Net income (loss) attributable to
     common shareholders                           (3,179)              2,265

    Net income (loss) per common share,
     basic and diluted:
      Basic                                        $(0.06)              $0.04
      Diluted                                      $(0.06)              $0.04

    Weighted average common shares
     outstanding used in computing net
     income (loss) per share:
      Basic                                        54,625              54,025
      Diluted                                      54,625              61,154

    Cost of revenue, selling and
     marketing, research and development,
     and general and administrative
     expenses include stock-based
     compensation charges as follows:
      Cost of revenue                                $632                $321
      Selling and marketing                        $1,045              $1,107
      Research and development                       $782                $675
      General and administrative                   $2,512              $2,201



                             Accuray Incorporated
               Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                                September 27,        June 28,
                                                    2008               2008

    Assets
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                    $27,196           $36,936
      Restricted cash                                5,411             4,830
      Short-term marketable securities              91,471            85,536
      Accounts receivable, net of allowance
       for doubtful accounts of $27 at both
       September 27, 2008 and June 30, 2008         24,969            33,918
      Inventories                                   26,610            23,047
      Prepaid expenses and other current
       assets                                        7,702             6,431
      Deferred cost of revenue-current              23,527            31,667
        Total current assets                       206,886           222,365
    Long-term marketable securities                 37,988            37,014
    Deferred cost of revenue-noncurrent             12,842            11,724
    Property and equipment, net                     16,846            17,140
    Goodwill                                         4,495             4,495
    Intangible assets, net                             861               926
    Other assets                                     1,381             1,340
    Total assets                                  $281,299          $295,004

    Liabilities, temporary equity and
     stockholders' equity
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                             $12,974           $12,962
      Accrued expenses                              14,183            11,873
      Customer advances-current                     17,131            22,331
      Deferred revenue-current                      76,057            87,455
      Total current liabilities                    120,345           134,621
    Long-term liabilities:
      Customer advances-noncurrent                   2,500             2,900
      Deferred revenue-noncurrent                   26,749            26,720
        Total liabilities                          149,594           164,241
    Commitments and contingencies

    Stockholders' equity
      Preferred stock, $0.001 par value;
       authorized: 5,000,000 shares; no
       shares issued and outstanding.

      Common stock, $0.001 par value;
       authorized: 100,000,000 shares;
       issued: 56,990,566 and 56,719,864
       at September 30, 2008 and June 30,
       2008, respectively; outstanding:
       54,850,548 and 54,579,846 shares at
       September 30, 2008 and June 30, 2008,
       respectively.                                    55                55
      Additional paid-in capital                   258,776           252,901
      Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)        (2,821)           (1,067)
      Accumulated deficit                         (124,305)         (121,126)
        Total stockholders' equity                 131,705           130,763
        Total liabilities and stockholders'
         equity                                   $281,299          $295,004

SOURCE Accuray Incorporated
12/18/2008
CONTACT: Tom Rathjen, Vice President, Investor Relations, +1-408-789-4458, trathjen@accuray.com, or Stephanie Tomei,
Public Relations Manager, +1-408-789-4234, stomei@accuray.com, both of Accuray Incorporated
Web site: http://www.accuray.com