SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549 _____________________ FORM 10-Q (X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 OR ( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ____________ Commission File Number 1-10694 ___________________ VISX, INCORPORATED (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) ___________________ DELAWARE 06-1161793 ------------- ---------------- (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (IRS EMPLOYER INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.) 3400 CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA 95051 --------------------------------------------------------- (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) (REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE): (408) 733-2020 -------------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ___X___ No _______ Total number of shares of common stock outstanding as of October 31, 1996: 15,410,066. ----------- VISX, INCORPORATED TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets as 3 of September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations for 4 the Three Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows for 5 the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements 6 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Overview 7 Results of Operations 7 Liquidity and Capital Resources 8 PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings 9 ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 11 SIGNATURES 12 Page 2 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS VISX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS) ASSETS September 30, December 31, 1996 1995 -------------- -------------- (unaudited) CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 24,677 $ 32,332 Short-term investments 59,291 42,887 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $600 and $0, respectively 15,388 6,667 Inventories 6,618 6,742 Prepaid expenses 626 234 -------- ------- Total current assets 106,600 88,862 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 3,081 1,565 OTHER ASSETS 2,805 651 -------- ------- $112,486 $91,078 -------- ------- -------- ------- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 3,314 $ 2,506 Accrued liabilities 16,249 8,691 -------- ------- Total current liabilities 19,563 11,197 -------- ------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock - $.01 par value, 90,000,000 shares authorized; 15,415,259 and 15,173,855 shares issued, respectively 154 152 Additional paid-in capital 134,114 131,185 Treasury stock,at cost - 58,247 and 0 shares, respectively (1,229) -- Accumulated deficit (40,125) (51,568) Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities 9 112 -------- ------- Total stockholders' equity 92,923 79,881 -------- ------- $112,486 $91,078 -------- ------- -------- ------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Page 3 VISX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, --------------------- ------------------- 1996 1995 1996 1995 ------ ------- ------ ------ (unaudited) (unaudited) REVENUES: Product sales $ 14,484 $ 2,800 $ 39,385 $ 5,600 Product sales to Alcon, a related party -- -- -- 1,680 Service and other revenues 5,183 1,151 11,391 3,146 --------- -------- -------- -------- Total revenues 19,667 3,951 50,776 10,426 --------- -------- -------- -------- COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of revenues 7,662 2,702 21,904 7,140 Marketing, general and administrative 4,227 1,737 12,869 5,653 Research, development and regulatory 2,845 2,069 6,804 6,677 --------- -------- -------- -------- Total costs and expenses 14,734 6,508 41,577 19,470 --------- -------- -------- -------- Income (loss) from operations 4,933 (2,557) 9,199 (9,044) Interest and other income 1,146 179 3,106 637 Litigation settlement -- -- -- (2,250) --------- -------- -------- -------- Income (loss) before income taxes 6,079 (2,378) 12,305 (10,657) Provision for income taxes 466 -- 862 -- --------- -------- -------- -------- Net income (loss) $ 5,613 $ (2,378) $ 11,443 $(10,657) --------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Earnings (loss) per share $ 0.35 $ (0.20) $ 0.72 $ (0.90) --------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Weighted average number of shares and equivalents outstanding 15,840 12,156 15,988 11,823 --------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Page 4 VISX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS) Nine months ended September 30, --------------------- 1996 1995 ------- ------- (unaudited) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss) $ 11,443 $(10,657) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 618 462 CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES: Increase in accounts receivable (8,721) (3,943) Decrease in accounts receivable from Alcon, a related party -- 2,659 Decrease (increase) in inventories 124 (2,572) Increase in prepaid expenses (392) (160) (Increase) decrease in other assets (2,170) 253 Increase in accounts payable 808 685 Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities 7,558 (431) -------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 9,268 (13,704) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (2,118) (481) Purchase of short-term investments (37,698) (8,712) Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments 21,191 2,653 -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (18,625) (6,540) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 2,931 15,305 Purchases of treasury stock, net of shares used for option exercises (1,229) -- -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities 1,702 15,305 -------- -------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (7,655) (4,939) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 32,332 11,161 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 24,677 $ 6,222 -------- -------- -------- -------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Page 5 VISX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 1996 (Unaudited) The accompanying interim financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the Company's 1995 Annual Report and Form 10-K. 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995. The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements included herein reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting primarily only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the results for the interim period. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 1996. 2. PILLAR POINT PARTNERS ROYALTIES: The Company records a royalty payable to Pillar Point Partners when VISX systems and VisionKey-Registered Trademark- cards are sold in the United States. The Company records royalty revenue as service and other revenues when Pillar Point Partners reports the amount of royalty distribution, net of expenses, due the Company. The Company received its first report of royalty distribution from Pillar Point Partners in the first quarter of 1996. 3. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE: Earnings per share was computed based on the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during 1996. Common share equivalents were calculated using the treasury stock method, and represent dilutive shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options. Net loss per share was computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during 1995. Common equivalent shares were excluded from the computation since their effect would be to reduce the net loss per share amount. 4. INVENTORIES (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 1996 1995 ------------ ------------ Raw materials and subassemblies $ 2,610 $ 2,878 Work in process 3,284 1,348 Finished goods 724 2,516 ---------- --------- Total $ 6,618 $ 6,742 ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Page 6 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results of operations could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those factors identified below. The Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the Company's 1995 Annual Report and Form 10-K. OVERVIEW Since its inception, VISX has been engaged in the design and development of proprietary technologies and systems for laser vision correction ("LVC") and has been manufacturing such systems since 1987. In March 1995, the Company introduced a new model of the VISX System. The FDA approved pre-market approval ("PMA") applications for use of the VISX System for phototherapeutic keratectomy ("PTK") on September 29, 1995 and for photorefractive keratectomy ("PRK") treatment of low to moderate myopia on March 27, 1996. Notwithstanding approval by the FDA and subsequent increases in sales, the Company's future growth and profitability cannot be predicted with certainty and will be influenced by a variety of factors. These factors include the extent to which LVC is broadly accepted in the United States and key international markets targeted by the Company, the degree to which Pillar Point Partners is successful in generating royalty income from patent rights and defending against legal challenges relating to its structure and operation, developments in patent litigation both in support of the Company's patents and in defense of claims of infringement such as pending patent litigation against the Company brought by Summit Technology, developments with respect to other litigation to which the Company is a party or in which it may become involved, and competition from other vision correction products and procedures which are currently in use or may be developed and introduced in the future. Results of operations in the current or any prior fiscal period should not be considered as indicative of results to be expected for any future fiscal period. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, -------------------------------- -------------------------------- REVENUE 1996 1995 Change 1996 1995 Change - ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Product sales 14,484 2,800 417% 39,385 7,280 441% PERCENT OF REVENUE 73.6% 70.9% 77.6% 69.8% Service & other revenues 5,183 1,151 350% 11,391 3,146 262% PERCENT OF REVENUE 26.4% 29.1% 22.4% 30.2% Total 19,667 3,951 398% 50,776 10,426 387% Product sales increased due to the FDA's approval of the Company's PMA application for use of the VISX System (for PTK on September 29, 1995 and for PRK treatment of low to moderate myopia on March 27, 1996). This allowed the Company to sell VISX Systems in the United States, which generated an increase in unit sales over the comparable periods of the prior year. In addition, average selling prices were higher in 1996 because the Company was selling through its own direct sales force in the United States, as contrasted to 1995 when the Company was only selling outside the United States at lower prices through its distributor, Alcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Page 7 Until May 26, 1995, Alcon was a related party to the Company by virtue of its representation on the Company's board of directors. Alcon's representatives did not stand for reelection at the Company's 1995 stockholders' meeting. Accordingly, Alcon was no longer considered a related party after that time. Certain portions of the derivative litigation brought by stockholders of the Company relate to Alcon's marketing of the VISX System. On January 9, 1996 the California Superior Court approved a settlement reached by Alcon, VISX and the other participants in VISX's stockholder derivative litigation pursuant to which, among other things, the domestic and international marketing agreement between VISX and Alcon was terminated. This settlement became effective on March 12, 1996. Service and other revenues increased principally due to continued growth in Pillar Point Partners royalty revenue. Royalty license revenue and service and parts revenue also contributed to the increase. Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, ------------------------------- ------------------------------- COSTS & EXPENSES 1996 1995 Change 1996 1995 Change - ---------------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ------ -------- Cost of revenues 7,662 2,702 184% 21,904 7,140 207% PERCENT OF REVENUE 39.0% 68.4% 43.1% 68.5% Marketing, gen'l and admin 4,227 1,737 143% 12,869 5,653 128% PERCENT OF REVENUE 21.5% 44.0% 25.3% 54.2% R&D and regulatory 2,845 2,069 38% 6,804 6,677 2% PERCENT OF REVENUE 14.5% 52.4% 13.4% 64.0% Gross profit margins improved mainly as the result of higher average selling prices for systems and lower overhead cost per unit due to increased production. Royalty revenue, principally from Pillar Point Partners, also contributed significantly to higher gross profit margins in 1996. Marketing, general and administrative expenses increased as the Company created its own direct sales force to replace Alcon, developed marketing programs and began direct advertising about the VISX System for LVC. In addition, legal expenses were higher than in the prior year due to litigation and other matters primarily related to the Company's patents. Research & development costs increased 108% in the third quarter and 51% in the first nine months of 1996 over the comparable periods of 1995. These increases were the result of higher spending to develop new products and technologies and a third quarter charge related to incremental compensation expense. Research & development costs declined as a percentage of net sales in both the third quarter and the first nine months of 1996 from the comparable periods in 1995 due primarily to increased net sales during the 1996 periods. Regulatory costs were lower in both the third quarter and the first nine months of 1996 than in the comparable periods of 1995 when the Company incurred incremental costs for staff, consultants and other regulatory expenses necessary to pursue PMA applications filed with the FDA. Interest and other income increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 1996 over the comparable periods in 1995 due to higher interest income generated by funds raised in the November 1995 common stock offering. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Higher sales in the third quarter of 1996 over the fourth quarter of 1995 contributed to the increase in accounts receivable. Increases in accrued liabilities, principally cash received as deposits accompanying orders for VISX Systems and warranty accruals, largely offset the increase in accounts receivable. Purchases of short-term investments reflect reinvestment of the proceeds from maturities of short-term investments and investment of cash and cash equivalents in short-term investments. Page 8 The Company anticipates that its current cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, as well as anticipated cash flows from operations, will be sufficient to cover working capital and capital equipment needs through the end of 1997. The Company may, however, seek to raise additional capital during this time frame and any such additional capital may not be available on satisfactory terms. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. The following discussion of legal proceedings contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results of operations could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those factors identified below. The Company is a party to various pending legal proceedings. For a complete description of such proceedings, see the Company's report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 and report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996. During the quarter ended September 30, 1996 there were no material developments with respect to such previously existing proceedings, except as follows: PRODUCT LIABILITY VISX requires all investigators participating in clinical trials sponsored by VISX to advise persons treated in United States clinical trials that the procedure is investigational and has not been determined to be safe or effective by the FDA and requires that signed consents be obtained prior to treatment. Notwithstanding these requirements, certain individuals who were treated in United States clinical trials of the VISX System have sued their ophthalmologists and VISX following their surgery. Two lawsuits, one in Michigan and one in New Jersey, were voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiffs during the respective quarter ended September 30, 1996. In a third lawsuit, brought in Pennsylvania, discovery is ongoing, and the plaintiff has recently amended its complaint to add a claim for punitive damages. In addition to punitive damages, plaintiff is seeking money damages of $2,000,000 from the Company. VISX believes that it has meritorious defenses to the Pennsylvania action, and that its resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. Nevertheless, the action is still in discovery, and there can be no assurance as to its outcome. In particular, the prospect of punitive damages could, depending on the results at trial, have an adverse impact on the Company. In addition to the foregoing, the Company has been named as a "respondent in discovery" in a lawsuit brought in Illinois. Under Illinois law, a respondent in discovery must respond to discovery by a plaintiff as if it were a defendant, and the respondent in discovery may be added as a defendant under certain circumstances. There is no indication at this stage that VISX will be added as a defendant in that case, and it is too early to determine what, if any, impact the resolution of this case could have on the Company's financial position or results of operations. The following new proceedings have arisen since June 30, 1996. VISX PARTNER, INC. V. SUMMIT TECHNOLOGY, INC. On August 28, 1996, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, VISX Partner, Inc., brought suit against Summit Technology, Inc. ("Summit"). The suit, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleges breach of contract by Summit under its license agreement with Pillar Point Partners. VISX Partner brought the suit on behalf Page 9 of the Partnership in accordance with provisions of the partnership agreement governing resolution of disputes. VISX Partner seeks damages in an amount not less than $4,500,000. The action is in the early phase of discovery, and there can be no prediction as to the outcome of the action or the effect, if any, that the case will have on the Company's financial position or results of operations. PATENT LITIGATION PILLAR POINT PARTNERS V. APPLER. On September 9, 1996, Pillar Point Partners brought suit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against William D. Appler, an individual. The suit alleges that Mr. Appler has induced others to infringe the partnership's patents and interference with prospective business relationships, and seeks money damages and injunctive relief. PILLAR POINT PARTNERS V. BARNET DULANEY EYE CENTER. On September 9, 1996, Pillar Point Partners brought suit in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona against David Dulaney and Anna Marie Dulaney (husband and wife), Ronald Barnet and Teri Lynn Barnet (husband and wife) and Barnet Dulaney Eye Center P.L.L.C. The suit alleges infringement of certain of the partnership's patents, and seeks money damages and injunctive relief. PILLAR POINT PARTNERS V. JON DISHLER, ET AL. On October 9, 1996, Pillar Point Partners brought suit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado against Jon G. Dishler, DTC Eye Surgery Center, Inc., D.T.C. Eye Associates, P.C., and Laser Institute of the Rockies, LLC. The suit alleges infringement of certain of the partnership's patents, and seeks money damages and injunctive relief. SHEPHERD V. PILLAR POINT PARTNERS, ET AL. On September 5, 1996, an action was filed by a Nevada ophthalmologist against Pillar Point Partners, Summit Technology, Inc., Summit Partner, Inc., VISX, and VISX Partner, Inc. The action was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Generally, the plaintiff alleges that the per procedure royalty charged by Pillar Point Partners to its licensees is a violation of the Sherman Act, or alternatively a violation of corresponding Nevada and California antitrust laws. The plaintiff is not a licensee of Pillar Point Partners, and does not own a VISX System. The plaintiff seeks money damages of $56,250 (plus $12,500 per month through the judgment date). VISX believes that it has meritorious defenses to this action, and that its resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. However, the suit is in the early stages of discovery and there can be no assurance as to its outcome. AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION V. PILLAR POINT PARTNERS, ET AL. On October 24, 1996, Autonomous Technologies Corporation ("Autonomous") brought an action in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, against Pillar Point Partners, Summit, Summit Partner, Inc., VISX, and VISX Partner, Inc. The action seeks declaratory relief that one of the Partnership's patents is not infringed, is invalid and unenforceable, and that the defendants are otherwise promissorily estopped from claiming that the Autonomous system infringes the same patent. VISX believes that it has meritorious defenses to this action, and that its resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. However, the suit is in the early stages of discovery and there can be no assurance as to its outcome. The patent litigation described above involves patent infringement issues relating to whether or not patents licensed to Pillar Point Partners are valid and/or are infringed by the activities of the other parties to such actions. In addition, the structure and operation of Pillar Point Partners has been alleged by certain of such other parties to be in violation of federal and, in certain cases, state antitrust laws. Adverse determinations in such proceedings with respect to the patents licensed to Pillar Point Partners or with respect to whether or not the structure and operation of Pillar Point Partners is in violation of Page 10 antitrust laws could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company. AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION V. VISX. On October 24, 1996, Autonomous brought an action in the Federal Court of Canada (Trial Division), against VISX. The action seeks declaratory relief that one of VISX's patents is not infringed, is invalid and unenforceable, and that VISX is otherwise promissorily estopped from claiming that the Autonomous system infringes the same patent. VISX believes that it has meritorious defenses to this action, and that its resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. However, the suit is in the early stages of discovery and there can be no assurance as to its outcome. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. a) EXHIBITS. Ex. 3 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation Ex. 27 Financial Data Schedule b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. None Page 11 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. VISX, Incorporated ------------------ (REGISTRANT) November 08, 1996 /s/Mark B. Logan (Date) --------------------------------- Mark B. Logan Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer November 08, 1996 /s/Timothy R. Maier (Date) ----------------------------------- Timothy R. Maier Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING OFFICER) Page 12