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Press Release

Jan 26, 2005

Align Technology, Inc. Reports Revenues of $43.7M for Q4 2004 and $172.8M for Fiscal Year 2004

Align Technology, Inc. Reports Revenues of $43.7M for Q4 2004 and $172.8M for Fiscal Year 2004
GAAP and Non-GAAP Supplementary 12-Quarter Financial Model - Ending 4Q 2004 - (1/26/2005)



- Company Reports First Profitable Year - GAAP EPS of $0.14 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.23; FY 2004 Revenues Increase 40.8% Year Over Year

- Q4 Revenues Decrease 4.6% Sequentially, Including The Effect Of The Previously Announced One-Time $1.9 Million Case Refinement Revenue Reduction, and Increase 19.6% Year Over Year;

- Company Increases Cash Position By $22.3 Million in 2004

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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 fourth quarter and full year of 2004. Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2004 were $43.7 million, compared to $45.8 million in the third quarter of 2004, a decrease of 4.6 percent, and $36.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2003, an increase of 19.6 percent. For fiscal year 2004, Align reported revenues of $172.8 million, compared to $122.7 million for fiscal year 2003, an increase of 40.8 percent.

On December 9, 2004, the Company announced a change to its case refinement policy that had a one-time effect on fourth quarter 2004 revenues and associated costs. The impact of this policy change was a decrease in revenues of $1.9 million. The bottom-line impact to GAAP and non-GAAP net profit was a decrease of $1.9 million.

"We are pleased with our results for 2004," stated Thomas M. Prescott, Align Technology's President and CEO. "We are in the process of executing on a multi-year strategy to ensure the people, processes and systems are in place to build a great company. We have taken steps to help doctors confidently recommend Invisalign to their patients and to become the treatment that patients will request. We expect 2005 to be a year in which we continue building a business that is primed for future growth."

The net profit for the fourth quarter of 2004 as determined under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") was $1.5 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.02. This compares to net profit of $3.3 million for the third quarter of 2004, or EPS of $0.05 per diluted share, and a net profit for the fourth quarter of 2003 of $452 thousand, or EPS of $0.01 per diluted share. For fiscal year 2004, the net profit was $9.2 million, or EPS of $0.14 per diluted share. This compares to a net loss of $20.1 million for fiscal year 2003, or a net loss of $0.35 per diluted share.

The non-GAAP net profit for the fourth quarter of 2004, which excludes $214 thousand of stock-based compensation, was $1.7 million, or EPS of $0.03 per diluted share. This compares to a non-GAAP net profit of $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2004, which excludes $1.4 million of stock-based compensation, or non-GAAP EPS of $0.07 per diluted share. This also compares to a non-GAAP net profit of $3.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2003, which excludes $3.0 million of stock-based compensation, or non-GAAP EPS of $0.05 per diluted share. For the fiscal year 2004, the non-GAAP net profit, which excludes $5.6 million of stock-based compensation, was $14.8 million, or non- GAAP EPS of $0.23 per diluted share. This compares to a non-GAAP net loss of $4.6 million for fiscal year 2003, which excludes $15.0 million of stock-based compensation and $507 thousand of restructuring charges, or a non-GAAP net loss of $0.08 per diluted share. The reconciliation of the GAAP to non-GAAP measurements for net loss for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2004 is set forth below within Align Technology's financial statements.

As of December 31, 2004, Align had $70.0 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, compared to $47.7 million as of December 31, 2003.

Align Webcast and Conference Call

Align Technology will host a webcast and conference call today, January 26, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. EDT, 7:00 a.m. PDT, to review the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2004 results and discuss future operating trends and guidance. To access the webcast, click on "Conference Calls" on Align Technology's Investor Relations web site at http://www.aligntech.com/generalapp/us/en/corporate/investor_frameset.jsp . 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 128267 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. EST on February 9, 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 March 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 ensure the people, process and systems are in place to build a great company and to continue building a business that is primed for future growth. 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, Align's ability to maintain the adequacy of its internal controls, customer demand for Invisalign, acceptance of Invisalign by consumers and dental professionals, failure of orthodontists and GP dentists to collaborate, Align's third party manufacturing processes and personnel, foreign operational, political and other risks relating to Align's international manufacturing operations, 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, Align's ability to ensure that customer and patient information is not compromised, the potential volatility of the market price of Align's common stock 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, 2003, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2004, 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     Year Ended
    (in thousands, except per            Dec. 31, Dec. 31,  Dec. 31,  Dec. 31,
     share data)                           2004     2003     2004      2003

    Revenues                             $43,655  $36,502  $172,830  $122,725

    Cost of revenues                      14,578   12,926    57,143    51,565

    Gross profit                          29,077   23,576   115,687    71,160

    Operating expenses:

    Sales and marketing                   15,377   11,138    55,932    43,689
    General and administrative             8,655    8,666    33,851    34,296
    Research and development               4,006    3,302    15,756    13,112

    Total operating expenses              28,038   23,106   105,539    91,097

    Profit (loss) from operations          1,039      470    10,148   (19,937)

    Interest and other income (expense),
     net                                     616       28        (3)     (101)
    Provision for income taxes              (151)     (46)     (994)      (84)

    Net profit (loss)                     $1,504     $452    $9,151  $(20,122)

    Net profit (loss) per share - basic    $0.02    $0.01     $0.15    $(0.35)

    Weighted-average shares used in
     computing basic net profit (loss)
     per share                            60,744   58,398    59,963    57,758

    Net profit (loss) per share - diluted  $0.02    $0.01     $0.14    $(0.35)

    Weighted-average shares used in
     computing diluted net profit (loss)
     per share                            63,560   63,704    64,089    57,758


     ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
     (unaudited)

    (in thousands)                              December 31,      December 31,
                                                    2004             2003
                            ASSETS
    Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                      $69,659           $44,939
    Restricted cash                                    303               439
    Marketable securities, short-term                   --             2,292
    Accounts receivable, net                        28,809            21,265
    Inventories, net                                 2,852             2,334
    Other current assets                             5,211             5,845
       Total current assets                        106,834            77,114

    Property and equipment, net                     22,085            23,121
    Other long-term assets                           2,176             1,967

         Total assets                             $131,095          $102,202

            LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

    Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                                $3,361            $3,095
    Accrued liabilities                             23,481            19,180
    Deferred revenue                                16,257            13,113
    Debt, current portion                            1,849             1,989
       Total current liabilities                    44,948            37,377

    Debt, long-term portion                             25             1,849

        Total liabilities                           44,973            39,226

    Total stockholders' equity                      86,122            62,976

          Total liabilities and
           stockholders' equity                   $131,095          $102,202


     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 (loss), 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 (loss) 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 (loss) 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 (loss) prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

                                        Three Months Ended     Year Ended
    (in thousands, except per            Dec. 31, Dec. 31,  Dec. 31,  Dec. 31,
     share data)                           2004     2003     2004      2003

    Revenues                             $43,655  $36,502  $172,830  $122,725

    Cost of revenues                      14,539   12,386    56,249    49,005

    Gross profit                          29,116   24,116   116,581    73,720

    Operating expenses:

    Sales and marketing                   15,361   10,689    55,281    41,487
    General and administrative             8,527    7,243    31,115    26,682
    Research and development               3,975    2,686    14,423     9,950

    Total operating expenses              27,863   20,618   100,819    78,119


    Profit (loss) from operations          1,253    3,498    15,762    (4,399)

    Interest and other income (expense),
     net                                     616       28        (3)     (101)
    Provision for income taxes              (151)     (46)     (994)      (84)

    Net profit (loss)                     $1,718   $3,480   $14,765   $(4,584)

    Net profit (loss) per share - basic    $0.03    $0.06     $0.25    $(0.08)

    Weighted-average shares used in
     computing basic net profit (loss)
     per share                            60,744   58,398    59,963    57,758

    Net profit (loss) per share - diluted  $0.03    $0.05     $0.23    $(0.08)

    Weighted-average shares used in
     computing diluted net profit (loss)
     per share                            63,560   63,704    64,089    57,758


     ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
     RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET PROFIT (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP NET PROFIT
     (LOSS)
     (unaudited)

                                             Three Months
                                                Ended          Year Ended
                                           Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31,
    (in thousands)                           2004     2003    2004      2003

    Net profit (loss)                       $1,504    $452   $9,151  $(20,122)

    Stock-based compensation expense
     included in: (1)
     - cost of revenues                         39     540      894     2,560
     - sales and marketing                      16     449      651     2,202
     - general and administrative              128   1,423    2,736     7,107
     - research and development                 31     616    1,333     3,162

    Restructuring costs included in general
     and administrative: (2)                    --      --       --       507

    Non-GAAP net profit (loss)              $1,718  $3,480  $14,765   $(4,584)

(1)Stock-based compensation expense primarily 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, in connection with severance packages for several employees, accelerated vesting of options granted prior to the company's initial public offering.

(2)Restructuring costs represented residual restructuring charges related to the transition of operations from the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan to Costa Rica during the first quarter of 2003.

SOURCE Align Technology, Inc.
01/26/2005
CONTACT: investors, Barbara Domingo of Align Technology, Inc., +1-408-470-1204, or bdomingo@aligntech.com; or media, Shannon Henderson of Ethos Communications, Inc., +1-678-417-1767, or shannon@ethoscommunication.com, for Align Technology, Inc.
Web site: http://www.invisalign.com

 

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