Hanger Prosthetics

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Hanger Orthopedic (HGR) posted adjusted earnings of 37 cents per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2010, outperformed the Zacks consensus estimate of 36 cents and was also above the previous year's earnings of 31 cents.

Adjusted earnings exclude a $ 4.2 million in connection with the transfer (announced in February 2010) of the company's headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, Austin, Texas. Net income fell 2.8% over the previous year to $ 9.8 million (or 30 cents per share) for costs of relocation.

Revenue And Margins

Sales net rose 6.4% year over year to $ 205,800,000 in the back of higher sales of heart in the patient care segment (up 4%), enterprise segments distribution (up 10.4%) and acquisitions. However, earnings lag behind Zacks consensus estimate of $ 208 million. patient care services and distribution segments contributed 88% and 11.8% of total revenues, respectively. Adjusted (excluding the cost of office relocation) Operating profit increased to 13.3% from 12.5% the previous year.

Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

Percha out the first half fiscal 2010 with cash, and cash equivalents of approximately $ 72,100,000, representing an annual decline of 5.6%. However, total debt decreased 4% over the previous year to approximately $ 409,200,000. Suspension generated $ 19.6 million in cash from operations in the quarter, up 20% over previous year, attributable to relocation expense.

Perspective

Hanger has reaffirmed its previous revenue and earnings outlook for the year fiscal 2010. The company continues to expect total revenue of $ 815,000,000 and $ 825,000,000, 7.2% -8.5% year over year increases. Adjusted earnings per share is expected in the range of $ 1.27 $ 1.29, 12.4% -14.2% growth year after year.

The company aims to complete the transfer at the end the third quarter. Hanger spent $ 6.2 million in severance and relocation costs in the first half and expects to incur an additional cost of approximately $ 4 - $ 6 billion in the third quarter. The company expects the relocation to provide annual savings of approximately $ 2.5-$ 3.5 million in operating extensions.

Hanger is a premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic care of patients, operating through 678 patient care centers in the U.S. The company operates four business units: patient care, distribution, and innovative Neurotronics Linkia. Racing Hanger Orthofix International (OFIX) ConMed Corp. (NCDM), Exactech Inc. (exact) and Owens & Minor Inc. (OMI) in the orthotic and prosthetic market.

As the market leader, suspension has economies of scale unmatched by its competitors. The company continues to explore acquisitions to increase its geographical presence. However, purchases of back-to-back "Of suspension could lead to a substantial risk of integration.

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