NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Elizabeth Goode, Director Marketing (661) 295-5600, ext. 2632 goodee@3dsystems.com Trudy Self, Investor Relations Self & Associates (909) 336-5685 tmself@aol.com 3D SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES Q3 AND NINE MONTHS 2003 RESULTS VALENCIA, Calif. - November 10, 2003. 3D Systems Corp. (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced today its results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2003. Revenues for the quarter ended September 26, 2003 were $24.9 million compared with revenues of $27.9 in the third quarter of 2002, a decrease of 11%. Operating loss was $3.5 million compared with an operating loss of $5.7 million in the 2002 period. Net loss available to common shareholders for Q3 2003 was $4.3 million or $.34 per fully diluted share compared with a net loss available to common shareholders of $2.2 million or $.17 per fully diluted share in the prior year period. Revenues for the first nine months of 2003 were $74.8 million compared with revenues of $84 million in the 2002 nine month period, a decrease of 11%. Operating loss for the first nine months of 2003 was $11.0 million compared with an operating loss of $18.7 million in the 2002 period. Net loss available to common shareholders for the first nine months of 2003 was $14.9 million or $1.17 per fully diluted share compared with net income available to common shareholders of $850,000 or $.06 per fully diluted share in the first nine months of 2002. Included in the results for the 2002 nine month period was a gain of $18.5 million as a result of the Vantico arbitration settlement. - more - 3D SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES Q3 AND NINE MONTHS 2003 RESULTS 2-2-2 "The end of the third quarter, marked the conclusion of a chapter in the history of our company," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems President and CEO. "During my first 45 days at 3D Systems, I have reached out to a number of our loyal customers and met or spoke with many of our outstanding employees and investors. I came away confident in our ability to leverage all of our privileged assets to deliver to our customers a steady stream of differentiated value-added system solutions centered on improving our customers' bottom line," continued Reichental. "I truly appreciate all of the support given to me and the company during this transition period and look forward to updating you on our immediate plans as the fourth quarter unfolds." 3D Systems will hold a conference call to discuss Q3 2003 results today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time). To access the call, dial 877/613-8341 or 706/679-7620 internationally. A recording of the call will be available two hours after the completion of the call for 7 days. To access the recording, dial 800/642-1687 or 706/645-9291 internationally and enter 3789294, the conference call ID number. ABOUT 3D SYSTEMS Founded in 1986, 3D Systems(R), the solid imaging companySM, provides solid imaging products and systems solutions that reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing. Its systems utilize patented proprietary technologies to create physical objects from digital input that can be used in design communication, prototyping, and as functional end-use parts. 3D Systems offers a wide range of imaging communication, rapid prototyping and on demand manufacturing systems including the MJM product line (InVision 3-D printer and ThermoJet(R) solid object printer), SLA(R) (stereolithography) systems, SLS(R) (selective laser sintering) systems, and Accura(R) materials (including photopolymers, metals, nylons, engineering plastics, and thermoplastics). More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com, or by phoning 888/337-9786, or 661/295-5600 ext. 2882 internationally, or email moreinfo@3dsystems.com Note to editors: "the solid imaging company" is a service mark; and ThermoJet, SLA, SLS, Accura, 3D Systems and the 3D logo are registered trademarks of 3D Systems Inc. - more - 3D SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES Q3 AND NINE MONTHS 2003 RESULTS 3-3-3 Certain statements in this news release may include forward-looking statements that express the expectation, prediction, belief or projection of 3D Systems. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance and achievement of 3D Systems to be materially and adversely different from any future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained in this release and that may affect the company's prospects in general include, but are not limited to; disruption caused by the reconfiguration of the management team, the ability of the Company to refinance its obligations U.S. Bank by November 28, 2003; the funding of amounts of capital adequate to provide for the working capital needs of the Company; actions of competitors and customers; the Company's ability to successfully design and produce new products; customer acceptance of new products; the Company's ability to enter into successful relationships with new customers to fully exploit its products; the Company's ability to successfully implement all elements of its restructuring and cost savings program, and such other factors as are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements. Table follows: 3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 AND DECEMBER 31, 2002 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) ASSETS SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 DECEMBER 31, 2002 ------------------ ----------------- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,681 $ 2,279 Restricted cash 1,653 - Accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts of $2,125 and $3,068 18,470 27,420 Current portion of lease receivables 252 322 Inventories, net of reserves of $2,393 and $1,876 12,650 12,564 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,201 3,687 ------------------- ------------------ Total current assets 40,907 46,272 Property and equipment, net 12,767 15,339 Licenses and patent costs, net 18,010 14,960 Lease receivables, less current portion, net of allowance of $821 and $414 56 553 Acquired technology, net 6,442 7,647 Goodwill 44,666 44,456 Other assets, net 2,181 3,006 ------------------- ----------------- $ 125,029 $ 132,233 =================== ================= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Line of credit $ 8,550 $ 2,450 Accounts payable 7,715 10,830 Accrued liabilities 14,890 15,529 Current portion of long-term debt 165 10,500 Customer deposits 614 801 Deferred revenues 13,406 14,770 ------------------- ----------------- Total current liabilities 45,340 54,880 Other liabilities 3,313 3,397 Long-term debt, less current portion 3,925 4,090 Subordinated debt 10,000 10,000 ------------------- ------------------ Total liabilities 62,578 72,367 ------------------- ------------------ Authorized 5,000 preferred shares, Series A preferred stock, authorized 1,000 shares, Series B redeemable preferred stock, 8% convertible, authorized 2,670 shares, issued and outstanding 2,634 shares in 2003, mandatory redemption in 2013 15,194 - Stockholders' equity: Common stock, authorized 25,000 shares, issued and outstanding 12,734 and issued and outstanding 12,725 13 13 Capital in excess of par value 85,594 84,931 Notes receivable from officers for purchases of stock (19) (59) Treasury stock (45) - Preferred stock dividend (518) - Accumulated deficit (35,831) (21,419) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,937) (3,600) ------------------- -------------------- Total stockholders' equity 47,257 59,866 ------------------- -------------------- $ 125,029 $ 132,233 =================== ==================== 3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 AND SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) (UNAUDITED) THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------- ---------------------------- SEPTEMBER 27, SEPTEMBER 27, SEPTEMBER 26, 2002 SEPTEMBER 26, 2002 2003 (AS RESTATED) 2003 (AS RESTATED) ------------- --------------- ------------- ------------- Sales: Products $ 15,940 $ 18,587 $ 48,686 $ 56,958 Services 8,995 9,327 26,136 27,013 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Total sales 24,935 27,914 74,822 83,971 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Cost of Sales: Products 8,661 9,303 26,705 31,044 Services 6,451 6,701 20,020 19,898 ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- Total cost of sales 15,112 16,004 46,725 50,942 ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- Gross profit 9,823 11,910 28,097 33,029 ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 11,092 11,129 31,467 35,073 Research and development 2,017 3,709 7,180 12,344 Severance and other restructuring costs 223 2,734 474 4,351 ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- Total operating expenses 13,332 17,572 39,121 51,768 ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- Loss from operations (3,509) (5,662) (11,024) (18,739) Interest and other expense, net 394 629 2,281 1,997 Gain on arbitration settlement - - - 18,464 ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- (Loss) income before provision for income taxes (3,903) (6,291) (13,305) (2,272) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 78 (4,079) 1,109 (3,126) ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- Net (loss) income (3,981) (2,212) (14,414) 854 Preferred stock dividend 320 - 518 - Net (loss) income available to common shareholders $ (4,301) $ (2,212) $ (14,932) $ 854 =========== =========== ========== =========== Shares used to calculate basic net (loss) income available to common shareholders per share 12,778 12,675 12,746 12,881 =========== =========== ========== =========== Basic net (loss) income available to common shareholders per share $ (0.34) $ (0.17) $ (1.17) $ 0.07 =========== =========== ========== =========== Shares used to calculate diluted net (loss) income available to common shareholder per share 12,778 12,675 12,746 13,441 =========== =========== ========== =========== Diluted net (loss) income available to common shareholders per share $ (0.34) $ (0.17) $ (1.17) $ 0.06 =========== =========== ========== ===========