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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
July 28, 2005
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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Delaware 333-92383 06-1397316
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
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251 Ballardvale Street
Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
978-658-6000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The following information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or
incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such a filing.
On July 28, 2005, Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. issued a press
release providing financial results for the second-quarter ended June 25, 2005.
The press release, attached as an exhibit to this report, includes "safe harbor"
language pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as
amended, indicating that certain statements contained in the press release are
"forward-looking" rather than historic. The press release also states that these
and other risks relating to Charles River are set forth in the documents filed
by Charles River with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated July 28, 2005.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
we have duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Dated: July 28, 2005
By: /s/ Jody Acford
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Jody Acford, Corporate Senior Vice
President, General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated July 28, 2005.
Exhibit 99.1
Charles River Laboratories Announces Second-Quarter 2005 Results
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2005--Charles River
Laboratories (NYSE:CRL):
- Sales Increase 57.3% to $283 million -
- GAAP Earnings Per Share of $0.44 and $0.59 on a Non-GAAP Basis -
- Company Reaffirms Guidance for 2005 on Continuing Strong Demand
for Outsourced Services -
- Board of Directors Approves $50 Million Stock Repurchase Plan -
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE:CRL) today
reported second-quarter 2005 financial results. Net sales for the
second quarter of 2005 increased 57.3% to $283.4 million, compared to
$180.2 million reported in the second quarter of 2004. The increase
was due primarily to the acquisition of Inveresk Research Group, and
also to continuing strong demand for research models and outsourced
preclinical services. The impact of the stronger U.S. dollar relative
to foreign currencies reduced the second-quarter net sales growth rate
by approximately 2.0% compared to the Company's earlier guidance.
Net income on a GAAP basis was $31.9 million, or $0.44 per diluted
share, in the second quarter of 2005, compared to $26.3 million, or
$0.52 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2004. On a non-GAAP
basis, net income for the second quarter increased 61.7% to $42.5
million, compared to $26.3 million in the second quarter of 2004.
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.59, compared to $0.52 per
diluted share in the second quarter of 2004, an increase of 13.5%.
Non-GAAP results in the second quarter of 2005 exclude amortization of
intangibles of $13.1 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, and
compensation charges of $2.8 million, or $0.03 per diluted share,
related to the acquisition of Inveresk.
James C. Foster, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
said, "We were very pleased with our second-quarter results. Strong
demand for products and services across our broad portfolio drove our
second-quarter net sales increase. We benefited from our customers'
continued focus on development of new drugs and therapies, as they
looked to us to support those efforts more extensively than in the
past. As a result of higher net sales, our continued focus on
operating efficiencies, and the success of our integration efforts, we
achieved excellent sequential operating margin improvement in the
Preclinical and Clinical business segments. Based on our continuing
discussions with customers, we expect demand for our extensive
portfolio of value-added, essential products and services to continue
in the second half of 2005, and expect to achieve our sales and
earnings goals."
For the first six months of 2005, net sales increased 57.9% to
$557.1 million from $352.8 million in the first half of 2004. Net
income on a GAAP basis was $59.5 million, or $0.84 per diluted share
in the first half of 2005, compared to $43.9 million, or $0.88 per
diluted share, in the first half of 2004. On a non-GAAP basis, net
income for the first six months was $81.2 million, compared to $49.7
million in the same period in 2004. Non-GAAP earning per diluted share
were $1.14, compared to $0.99 per diluted share in the same period in
2004. Non-GAAP results in the first half of 2005 exclude amortization
of intangibles of $26.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, and
compensation charges of $5.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share,
related to the acquisition of Inveresk. Non-GAAP results in the first
half of 2004 exclude a net charge of $5.8 million, or $0.11 per
diluted share, related to the write-off of a deferred tax asset and
release of a related tax valuation allowance in connection with the
Company's reorganization of its European operations.
Business Segments Results
Research Models and Services
Second-quarter 2005 net sales for the Research Models and Services
segment of the business were $130.8 million compared to $120.1 million
last year, an increase of 8.9%. Growth was due primarily to the
research model business, partially offset by lower sales of Transgenic
Services and of Vaccine Products. The gross margin was 44.2%, slightly
lower than the 45.2% reported in the second quarter of last year. The
operating margin was 32.9% compared to 34.2% in the same period last
year. The decrease in gross and operating margins was due to lower
Transgenic Services and Vaccine Products sales.
For the six-month period, net sales were $258.7 million, an
increase of 8.0% from the $239.6 million reported in the first half of
2004. The gross margin was 44.2% compared to 44.7% in the same period
in 2004, and the operating margin was 33.0% compared to 33.3% in the
first half of 2004.
Preclinical Services
Net sales for the Preclinical Services segment were $119.1 million
in the second quarter of 2005, an increase of 98.2% from the $60.1
million reported in the second quarter of 2004. The increase was due
primarily to the acquisition of Inveresk, and to continuing strong
demand for outsourced development services. Robust net sales of global
toxicology services were partially offset by interventional and
surgical services sales, which declined from the second quarter of
2004. The segment's gross margin increased to 36.1% from 33.8% in the
second quarter of 2004. Operating income was $17.7 million in the
second quarter of 2005, compared to $11.4 million last year. The
operating margin was 14.9% compared to 19.0% in the second quarter of
2004, with the decrease due to amortization of intangibles related to
the acquisition of Inveresk. On a non-GAAP basis, when excluding
amortization of $10.1 million related to the Inveresk acquisition,
second-quarter operating income rose to $27.9 million from $11.4
million in the second quarter of last year and the operating margin
increased to 23.4% from 19.0% in the second quarter of last year,
reflecting higher sales and operating efficiencies.
For the first six months of 2005, Preclinical net sales were
$233.2 million compared to $113.3 million in the same period last
year, an increase of 105.9%. The gross margin for the first half of
2005 rose to 34.8% from 32.1% in the same period last year, and the
operating margin was 13.0% compared to 16.7% in the first half of
2004. On a non-GAAP basis, when excluding amortization of $20.5
million related to the Inveresk acquisition, operating income for the
first half of 2005 rose to $50.7 million from $19.0 million in the
first half of last year and the operating margin increased to 21.7%
from 16.7% in the same period last year.
Clinical Services
For the second quarter of 2005, net sales for the Clinical
Services segment were $33.5 million. The gross margin was 33.0%,
operating income was $1.9 million and the operating margin was 5.8%.
On a non-GAAP basis, when excluding amortization of $3.0 million
related to the Inveresk acquisition, operating income was $4.9 million
and the operating margin was 14.8%.
For the first six months of 2005, Clinical net sales were $65.3
million and the gross margin was 32.0%. Operating income was $2.8
million and the operating margin was 4.3%. On a non-GAAP basis, when
excluding amortization of $6.0 million related to the Inveresk
acquisition, operating income was $8.8 million and the operating
margin was 13.5%.
Backlog
The backlog for Preclinical and Clinical Services at June 25,
2005, was $421 million, which includes a reduction of $10 million in
the second quarter attributable to foreign currency translation.
The Company does not report backlog for the RMS business segment
because turnaround time from placement to completion of orders, both
for products and services, is rapid.
Board Authorizes Stock Repurchase Plan
Charles River's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase
of up to $50 million of its common stock. The stock purchases will be
made from time to time on the open market, through block trades or
otherwise in compliance with Rule 10b-18 of the federal securities
laws. Depending on market conditions and other factors, these
repurchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or from time to
time without prior notice. Funds for the repurchases are expected to
come from cash on hand or cash generated by operations. There are
currently no specific plans for the shares that may be purchased under
the program.
As of July 20, 2005, Charles River had approximately 71.8 million
shares of common stock outstanding.
2005 Outlook
The following forward-looking guidance is based on current foreign
exchange rates. Full-year 2005 net sales guidance includes a negative
effect from foreign currency translation of approximately 2.0%
compared to the Company's earlier guidance. However, stronger than
expected operating results are expected to offset the negative foreign
currency translation effect on both net sales and diluted earnings per
share.
Including the effect of foreign currency, the Company reaffirms
its prior guidance for 2005 of revenue growth in a range of 48% to
52%, which reflects the acquisition of Inveresk as well as continued
strength in the market for outsourced drug discovery and development
services. The Company also reaffirms its prior guidance that strong
sales growth, efficiency improvements and operating synergies are
expected to result in GAAP earnings per diluted share in a range of
$1.70 to $1.80. Non-GAAP earnings, which exclude acquisition-related
amortization of intangible assets of $53.6 million and compensation
charges of $7.8 million, are expected to be in a range of $2.30 to
$2.40 per diluted share, as the Company previously stated.
For the third quarter of 2005, the Company expects net sales to
increase between 58% and 61%, and GAAP earnings per diluted share to
be in a range of $0.44 to $0.46. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share,
which exclude acquisition-related amortization of intangible assets of
$13.1 million and compensation charges of $1.3 million, are expected
to be in a range of $0.58 to $0.60.
Webcast
Charles River Laboratories has scheduled a live webcast on Friday,
July 29, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss matters relating to this press
release. To participate, please go to ir.criver.com and select the
webcast link. The webcast will be available until 5:00 p.m. ET on
August 5, 2005.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures which
exclude, among other items, amortization of intangible assets and
other charges related to the Inveresk acquisition. We exclude these
items from the non-GAAP financial measures because they are outside
our normal operations. We believe that the inclusion of non-GAAP
financial measures in this press release helps investors to gain a
meaningful understanding of our core operating results and future
prospects, and is consistent with how management measures and
forecasts the Company's performance, especially when comparing such
results to prior periods or forecasts. Non-GAAP results also allow
investors to compare the Company's operations against the financial
results of other companies in the industry who similarly provide
non-GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this
press release are not meant to be considered superior to or a
substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press
release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are
set forth in the text of, and the accompanying exhibits to, this press
release, and can also be found on the Company's website at
ir.criver.com.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements. This news release
includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements
may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe,"
"expect," "estimate," "plan," "outlook," and "project" and other
similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends
or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking
statements are based on Charles River's current expectations and
beliefs, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied
by the forward-looking statements. Those risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to: challenges arising from the
acquisition and integration of Inveresk Research Group; a decrease in
research and development spending or a decrease in the level of
outsourced services; acquisition integration risks; the ability to
convert backlog to sales; special interest groups; contaminations;
industry trends; new displacement technologies; USDA and FDA
regulations; changes in law; continued availability of products and
supplies; loss of key personnel; interest rate and foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations; changes in tax regulation and laws;
changes in generally accepted accounting principles; and any changes
in business, political, or economic conditions due to the threat of
future terrorist activity in the U.S. and other parts of the world,
and related U.S. military action overseas. A further description of
these risks, uncertainties, and other matters can be found in the Risk
Factors detailed in Charles River's Annual Report on Form 10-K as
filed on March 9, 2005, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
actual results and events may differ materially from results and
events currently expected by Charles River, and Charles River assumes
no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update information
contained in this news release except as required by law.
About Charles River Laboratories
Charles River Laboratories, based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, is
a global provider of solutions that advance the drug discovery and
development process. Our leading-edge products and services are
designed to enable our clients to bring drugs to market faster and
more efficiently. Backed by our rigorous, best-in-class procedures and
our proven data collection, analysis and reporting capabilities, our
products and services are organized into three categories spanning
every step of the drug development pipeline: Research Models and
Services, Preclinical Services, and Clinical Services. Charles River's
customer base includes all of the major pharmaceutical companies and
many biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading
hospitals and academic institutions. Charles River's 8,000 employees
serve clients in more than 50 countries. For more information on
Charles River, visit our website at www.criver.com.
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 25, June 26, June 25, June 26,
2005 2004 2005 2004
Total net sales $ 283,413 $ 180,193 $ 557,135 $ 352,830
Cost of products sold
and services provided 171,627 105,572 340,738 209,381
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Gross margin 111,786 74,621 216,397 143,449
Selling, general and
administrative 47,615 29,220 92,467 57,340
Amortization of
intangibles 14,318 1,198 28,681 2,389
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Operating income 49,853 44,203 95,249 83,720
Interest income
(expense) (4,771) (1,310) (11,030) (2,725)
Other, net (340) (73) (484) 127
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Income before income
taxes and minority
interests 44,742 42,820 83,735 81,122
Provision for income
taxes 12,460 16,058 23,320 36,210
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Income before minority
interests 32,282 26,762 60,415 44,912
Minority interests (422) (462) (907) (1,018)
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Net income $ 31,860 $ 26,300 $ 59,508 $ 43,894
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Earnings per common
share
Basic $ 0.46 $ 0.57 $ 0.88 $ 0.96
Diluted $ 0.44 $ 0.52 $ 0.84 $ 0.88
Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding
Basic 69,738,107 46,046,675 67,807,103 45,950,897
Diluted 72,916,234 52,586,287 72,734,098 52,342,036
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
June 25, December 25,
2005 2004
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 166,549 $ 207,566
Trade receivables, net 210,308 201,794
Inventories 60,373 61,914
Other current assets 42,049 39,032
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Total current assets 479,279 510,306
Property, plant and equipment, net 349,623 357,149
Goodwill, net 1,419,079 1,422,586
Other intangibles, net 226,500 256,294
Deferred tax asset 46,154 50,412
Other assets 27,372 30,088
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Total assets $2,548,007 $2,626,835
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt $ 80,521 $ 80,456
Accounts payable 24,347 28,672
Accrued compensation 36,921 46,037
Deferred income 103,850 117,490
Other current liabilities 70,581 76,460
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Total current liabilities 316,220 349,115
Long-term debt 325,263 605,388
Other long-term liabilities 165,650 190,035
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Total liabilities 807,133 1,144,538
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Minority interests 9,191 9,792
Total shareholders' equity 1,731,683 1,472,505
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,548,007 $2,626,835
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CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 25, June 26, June 25, June 26,
2005 2004 2005 2004
Research Models and Services
Net sales $130,771 $120,085 $258,683 $239,562
Gross margin 57,755 54,277 114,341 107,048
Gross margin as a % of net
sales 44.2% 45.2% 44.2% 44.7%
Operating income 43,050 41,041 85,358 79,792
Operating income as a % of
net sales 32.9% 34.2% 33.0% 33.3%
Depreciation and amortization 5,047 4,296 9,776 8,605
Capital expenditures 6,516 4,952 11,791 8,395
Preclinical Services
Net sales $119,107 $ 60,108 $233,179 $113,268
Gross margin 42,962 20,344 81,150 36,401
Gross margin as a % of net
sales 36.1% 33.8% 34.8% 32.1%
Operating income 17,717 11,397 30,233 18,971
Operating income as a % of
net sales 14.9% 19.0% 13.0% 16.7%
Depreciation and amortization 16,596 3,400 33,589 6,928
Capital expenditures 5,176 2,390 12,199 3,472
Clinical Services
Net sales $ 33,535 $ - $ 65,273 $ -
Gross margin 11,069 - 20,906 -
Gross margin as a % of net
sales 33.0% - 32.0% -
Operating income 1,948 - 2,781 -
Operating income as a % of
net sales 5.8% - 4.3% -
Depreciation and amortization 3,714 - 7,418 -
Capital expenditures 159 - 259 -
Unallocated Corporate Overhead $(12,862) $ (8,235) $(23,123) $(15,043)
Total
Net sales $283,413 $180,193 $557,135 $352,830
Gross margin 111,786 74,621 216,397 143,449
Gross margin as a % of net
sales 39.4% 41.4% 38.8% 40.7%
Operating income 49,853 44,203 95,249 83,720
Operating income as a % of
net sales 17.6% 24.5% 17.1% 23.7%
Depreciation and amortization 25,357 7,696 50,783 15,533
Capital expenditures 11,851 7,342 24,249 11,867
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 25, June 26, June 25, June 26,
2005 2004 2005 2004
Research Models and Services
Net sales $130,771 $120,085 $258,683 $239,562
Operating income 43,050 41,041 85,358 79,792
Operating income as a % of net
sales 32.9% 34.2% 33.0% 33.3%
Preclinical Services
Net sales $119,107 $ 60,108 $233,179 $113,268
Operating income 17,717 11,397 30,233 18,971
Operating income as a % of net
sales 14.9% 19.0% 13.0% 16.7%
Add back:
Amortization related to
acquisition 10,146 - 20,463 -
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Operating income, excluding
specified charges (Non-GAAP) 27,863 11,397 50,696 18,971
Non-GAAP operating income as a
% of net sales 23.4% 19.0% 21.7% 16.7%
Clinical Services
Net sales $ 33,535 $ - $ 65,273 $ -
Operating income 1,948 - 2,781 -
Operating income as a % of net
sales 5.8% - 4.3% -
Add back:
Amortization related to
acquisition 3,000 - 6,014 -
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Operating income, excluding
specified charges (Non-GAAP) 4,948 - 8,795 -
Non-GAAP operating income as a
% of net sales 14.8% 13.5%
Unallocated Corporate Overhead $(12,862)$ (8,235) $(23,123)$(15,043)
Add back:
Stock-based compensation
related to acquisition 2,825 - 5,794 -
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Unallocated corporate
overhead, excluding
specified charges (Non-
GAAP) (10,037) (8,235) (17,329) (15,043)
Total
Net sales $283,413 $180,193 $557,135 $352,830
Operating income 49,853 44,203 95,249 83,720
Operating income as a % of net
sales 17.6% 24.5% 17.1% 23.7%
Add back:
Amortization related to
acquisition 13,146 - 26,477 -
Stock-based compensation
related to acquisition 2,825 - 5,794 -
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Operating income, excluding
specified charges (Non-GAAP) 65,824 44,203 127,520 83,720
Non-GAAP operating income as a
% of net sales 23.2% 24.5% 22.9% 23.7%
Charles River management believes that non-GAAP financial measures
helps investors to gain a meaningful understanding of our core
operating results and future prospects, consistent with the manner in
which management measures and forecasts the Company's performance. The
non-GAAP financial measures included are not meant to be considered
superior to or a substitute for results of operations prepared in
accordance with GAAP.
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP EARNINGS TO NON-GAAP EARNINGS
(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 25, June 26, June 25, June 26,
2005 2004 2005 2004
Net income $ 31,860 $ 26,300 $ 59,508 $ 43,894
Add back:
Deferred tax asset
write-off - - - 7,900
Valuation allowance
release - - - (2,111)
Amortization related
to acquisition 13,146 - 26,477 -
Stock-based
compensation
related to
acquisition 2,825 - 5,794 -
Tax effect (5,299) - (10,612) -
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Net income, excluding
specified charges
(Non-GAAP) $ 42,532 $ 26,300 $ 81,167 $ 49,683
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Calculation of
earnings per common
share, excluding
specified charges
(Non-GAAP):
Net income for purposes
of calculating
earnings
per share,
excluding specified
charges (Non-GAAP) $ 42,532 $ 26,300 $ 81,167 $ 49,683
After-tax equivalent
interest expense
on 3.5% senior
convertible
debentures 295 995 1,463 1,991
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Income for purposes of
calculating
diluted earnings
per share, excluding
specified charges
(Non-GAAP) $ 42,827 $ 27,295 $ 82,630 $ 51,674
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Weighted average
shares outstanding -
Basic 69,738,107 46,046,675 67,807,103 45,950,897
Effect of dilutive
securities:
3.5% senior
convertible
debentures 1,202,939 4,759,455 2,981,197 4,759,455
Stock options and
contingently issued
restricted stock 1,633,092 1,440,297 1,604,147 1,294,509
Warrants 342,096 339,860 341,651 337,175
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Weighted average
shares outstanding -
Diluted 72,916,234 52,586,287 72,734,098 52,342,036
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Basic earnings per
share $ 0.46 $ 0.57 $ 0.88 $ 0.96
Diluted earnings per
share $ 0.44 $ 0.52 $ 0.84 $ 0.88
Basic earnings per
share, excluding
specified charges
(Non-GAAP) $ 0.61 $ 0.57 $ 1.20 $ 1.08
Diluted earnings per
share, excluding
specified charges
(Non-GAAP) $ 0.59 $ 0.52 $ 1.14 $ 0.99
Charles River management believes that non-GAAP financial measures
helps investors to gain a meaningful understanding of our core
operating results and future prospects, consistent with the manner in
which management measures and forecasts the Company's performance. The
non-GAAP financial measures included are not meant to be considered
superior to or a substitute for results of operations prepared in
accordance with GAAP.
CONTACT: Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
Susan E. Hardy, 978-658-6000 Ext. 1616
Director, Investor Relations