LeMaitre Q2 2024 Financial Results

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

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BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeMaitre (Nasdaq:LMAT), a provider of vascular devices, implants and services, today reported Q2 2024 results, announced a $0.16/share quarterly dividend and provided guidance.

Q2 2024 Financial Results

  • Sales $55.8mm, +11% (+12% organic) vs. Q2 2023

  • Gross margin 68.9%, +490 bps

  • Op. income $14.4mm, +52%

  • Op. margin 26%

  • Net income $11.8mm, +46%

  • Earnings per diluted share $0.52, +44%

  • Cash up $4.8mm sequentially to $113.1mm

Allografts (+30%), bovine patches (+12%) and carotid shunts (+22%) led Q2 sales growth. APAC sales increased 20%, EMEA 13% and the Americas 10%.

The gross margin increased to 68.9% (vs. 64.0% in Q2 2023), driven by manufacturing efficiencies and higher average selling prices.

Operating income of $14.4mm was up 52% vs. Q2 2023. Operating expenses grew 6% year-over-year due to restrained headcount growth and reduced regulatory spending. 144 sales reps were on staff at quarter end.

Chairman/CEO George LeMaitre said, “2024 is shaping up to be another year of healthy sales and profit growth. Increased guidance now implies a 23% op. margin in 2024, vs. 19% in 2023.”

Business Outlook

 

Q3 2024 Guidance

Full Year 2024 Guidance

Sales

$52.7mm - $54.7mm
(Mid: $53.7mm, +13%, +14% Org.)

$216.8mm - $220.8mm
(Mid: $218.8mm, +13%, + 13% Org.)

Gross Margin

68.0%

68.4%

Op. Income

$11.3mm - $12.7mm
(Mid: $12.0mm, +31%)

$49.7mm - $52.5mm
(Mid $51.1mm, +39%)
(Mid: $51.1mm, +37% Ex-Special)*

Op. Margin (Mid)

22%

23%

EPS

$0.42 - $0.46
(Mid: $0.44, +32%)

$1.82 - $1.91
(Mid: $1.86, +39%)
(Mid: $1.86, +37% Ex-Special)*

*Special charges in 2023 were related to the St. Etienne factory closure.

Quarterly Dividend

On July 25, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.16/share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on August 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 15, 2024.

Share Repurchase Program

On February 21, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50.0mm of the Company’s common stock. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and will conclude on February 21, 2025, unless extended by the Board.

Conference Call Reminder

Management will conduct a conference call at 5:00pm ET today. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet. Individuals interested in listening to the webcast can log on to the Company's website at www.lemaitre.com/investor. Access to the live call is available by registering online here. All registrants will receive dial-in information and a PIN allowing them to access the live call. The audio webcast can also be accessed live or via replay through a webcast at www.lemaitre.com/investor. For individuals unable to join the live conference call, a replay will be available on the Company's website.