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Press Release

Apr 20, 2005

Align Technology, Inc. Reports Q1 2005 Revenues of $51.2M and EPS of $0.03

Additional Quarterly Financial Information

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 20, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), the inventor of Invisalign®, a proprietary method of straightening teeth without wires and brackets, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2005. Total revenues for the first quarter of 2005 were $51.2 million, compared to $39.2 million in the first quarter of 2004, an increase of 30.5 percent.

"We are pleased with the solid progress made in the first quarter, yet far from satisfied," stated Thomas M. Prescott, Align Technology's President and CEO. "2005 promises to be an important year for Align representing significant changes. We believe these changes will make us a better company and make Invisalign the best product for our customers. We are on track to providing customers with additional product options that will help expand their practices. And we are continuing our journey to make Invisalign the preferred alternative for straightening teeth and Align Technology a leader in the orthodontic industry."

The net profit for the first quarter of 2005, as reported on a GAAP basis, was $1.9 million, or earnings per share (EPS) of $0.03. This compares to a GAAP net profit of $557 thousand for the first quarter of 2004, or EPS of $0.01 per share. For comparison purposes, this also compares to a non-GAAP net profit of $2.8 million for the first quarter of 2004 or non-GAAP EPS of $0.04. Non-GAAP net profit excludes the effects of stock-based compensation. The reconciliation of the GAAP to non-GAAP measurements for net profit and EPS for the first quarter of 2004 is set forth below within Align Technology's financial statements.

As of March 31, 2005, Align had $69.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, compared to $70.0 million as of December 31, 2004.

Align Webcast and Conference Call

Align Technology will host a webcast and conference call today, April 20, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. EDT, 7:00 a.m. PDT, to review the first quarter of 2005 results and discuss future operating trends and guidance. To access the webcast, click on "Webcasts & Presentations" on Align Technology's Investor Relations web site at http://investor.aligntech.com . To access the conference call, please dial 201-689-8341 approximately fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call. If you are unable to listen to the call, an archived web cast will be available beginning approximately one hour after the call's conclusion and will be available on our website. Additionally, a telephonic replay of the call can be accessed by dialing 877-660-6853 with account number 292 followed by # and conference number 142992 followed by #. The replay may be accessed from international locations by dialing 201-612-7415 and using the same account and conference numbers referenced above. The telephonic replay will be available through 5:30 p.m. EDT on May 5, 2005.

About Align Technology, Inc.

Align Technology designs, manufactures and markets Invisalign, a proprietary method for treating malocclusion, or the misalignment of teeth. Invisalign corrects malocclusion using a series of clear, nearly invisible, removable appliances that gently move teeth to a desired final position. Because it does not rely on the use of metal or ceramic brackets and wires, Invisalign significantly reduces the aesthetic and other limitations associated with braces. Invisalign is appropriate for treating adults and older teens. Align Technology was founded in April 1997 and received FDA clearance to market Invisalign in 1998.

To learn more about Invisalign or to find a certified Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com or call 1-800-INVISIBLE.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding Align's ability to provide its customers with additional product options to help expand their practice. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release relating to expectations about future events or results are based upon information available to Align as of the date hereof. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, risks relating to Align's ability to sustain or increase profitability or revenue growth in future periods while controlling expenses, Align's limited operating history, demand for Invisalign and acceptance of Invisalign and any new enhancements or new products by consumers and dental professionals, our ability to develop and successfully introduce new products, Align's ability to protect its intellectual property rights, potential intellectual property or product liability claims or litigation, Align's ability to manage its rapid growth, competition from manufacturers of traditional braces and new competitors, Align's ability to comply with regulations enforced by the Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory authorities and risks related to any deterioration in the general economic condition or specifically in the markets in which Align sells its products. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Align's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2005, and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Align undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Investor Relations Contact:               Press Contact:
     Barbara Domingo                           Shannon Henderson
     Align Technology, Inc.                    Ethos Communications, Inc.
     408-470-1204                              678-417-1767
     bdomingo@aligntech.com                    shannon@ethoscommunication.com
    ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (unaudited)
                                                      Three Months Ended
                                              March 31, 2005    March 31, 2004
    (in thousands, except per share data)
    Revenues                                       $51,155           $39,205
    Cost of revenues                                15,478            13,393
    Gross profit                                    35,677            25,812
    Operating expenses:
    Sales and marketing                             19,134            13,272
    General and administrative                       9,511             8,277
    Research and development                         4,903             3,346
    Total operating expenses                        33,548            24,895
    Profit from operations                           2,129               917
    Interest and other income (expense), net           (60)             (227)
    Provision for income taxes                        (206)             (133)
    Net profit                                      $1,863              $557
    Net profit per share
      - basic                                        $0.03             $0.01
      - diluted                                      $0.03             $0.01
    Shares used in computing net profit
     per share
     - basic                                        61,246            59,091
     - diluted                                      63,148            64,559
    ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (unaudited)
                                                  March 31,       December 31,
    (in thousands)                                  2005              2004
                        ASSETS
    Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                      $68,988           $69,659
    Restricted cash                                    293               303
    Marketable securities, short-term                  250                --
    Accounts receivable, net                        31,875            28,809
    Inventories, net                                 3,071             2,852
    Other current assets                             6,450             5,211
      Total current assets                         110,927           106,834
    Property and equipment, net                     22,105            21,702
    Other long-term assets                           3,639             2,176
        Total assets                              $136,671          $130,712
         LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                                $3,018            $3,361
    Accrued liabilities                             23,567            23,481
    Deferred revenue                                17,996            16,257
    Debt obligations, current portion                1,349             1,849
      Total current liabilities                     45,930            44,948
    Other long-term liabilities                         35                25
      Total liabilities                             45,965            44,973
    Total stockholders' equity                      90,706            85,739
        Total liabilities and
         stockholders' equity                     $136,671          $130,712
    ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    NON-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (unaudited)
         Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
         To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements
     presented on a GAAP basis, Align uses a non-GAAP measure of net profit,
     which is adjusted to exclude certain costs and expenses and any
     associated tax effects of such adjustments.  We believe that our non-GAAP
     net profit gives an indication of our baseline performance before other
     charges that are considered by management to be outside of our core
     operating results.  In addition, our non-GAAP net profit is among the
     primary indicators management uses as a basis for our planning and
     forecasting of future periods.  The presentation of this additional
     information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for
     net profit prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
     principles in the United States of America.
                                                      Three Months Ended
                                              March 31, 2005    March 31, 2004
    (in thousands, except per share data)
    Revenues                                       $51,155           $39,205
    Cost of revenues                                15,478            12,995
    Gross profit                                    35,677            26,210
    Operating expenses:
    Sales and marketing                             19,128            12,978
    General and administrative                       9,505             7,122
    Research and development                         4,903             2,976
    Total operating expenses                        33,536            23,076
    Profit from operations                           2,141             3,134
    Interest and other income (expense), net           (60)             (227)
    Provision for income taxes                        (206)             (133)
    Net profit                                      $1,875            $2,774
    Net profit per share
      - basic                                        $0.03             $0.05
      - diluted                                      $0.03             $0.04
    Shares used in computing net profit
     per share
      - basic                                       61,246            59,091
      - diluted                                     63,148            64,559
    ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET PROFIT TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP NET PROFIT
    (unaudited)
                                                       Three Months Ended
                                              March 31, 2005    March 31, 2004
    (in thousands)
    Calculation of non-GAAP net profit
     excluding special items:
    Net profit                                      $1,863              $557
    Items:
    Stock-based compensation expense
     included in: (1)
     - cost of revenues                                 --               398
     - sales and marketing                               6               294
     - general and administrative                        6             1,155
     - research and development                         --               370
    Non-GAAP net profit excluding special
     items                                          $1,875            $2,774
    (1) Stock-based compensation expense represents the amortization of
        deferred stock-based compensation recorded in connection with the
        granting of stock options to employees and non-employees.  Stock-based
        compensation expense also includes the accelerated vesting of options
        to several employees in connection with severance packages.

SOURCE Align Technology, Inc.

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