DENTSPLY International Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2010 Sales and Earnings

October 28, 2010

YORK, Pa., Oct. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY International Inc. (Nasdaq:XRAY) today announced sales and earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2010. Net sales in the third quarter of 2010 increased 2.0% to $541.8 million compared to $531.2 million reported for the third quarter of 2009. Net sales, excluding precious metal content, increased 0.1%, including 2.4% growth on a constant currency basis, to $494.3 million in the third quarter of 2010. This constant currency growth was nearly offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation in the period.

Net income attributable to DENTSPLY International for the third quarter of 2010 was $63.7 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $0.45 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2009. Net income attributable to DENTSPLY International in the third quarter of 2010 included the net of tax impact of restructuring and other costs of $0.2 million, a net of tax impact for recent acquisition-related activities of $1.3 million and a net benefit for income tax-related adjustments of $0.3 million, which in aggregate reduced earnings per share on a net basis by $.01 per diluted share. Net income attributable to DENTSPLY International in the third quarter of 2009 included the net of tax impact of restructuring and other costs of $0.8 million, a net of tax impact for recent acquisition-related activities of $0.1 million and a net benefit for income tax-related adjustments of $2.6 million, which in aggregate increased earnings per share on a net basis by $0.01 per diluted share. For a reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, see the attached table.

Bret Wise, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The global dental market continued to grow modestly in the third quarter, with international markets being more resilient. We have now completed the sales and marketing expansion announced early in the year, with the resources fully in place. We are also continuing to make additional investments in the back half of 2010 to take better advantage of a strong product pipeline targeted for launch in 2011 and 2012. Based on these investments and current exchange rates, we are narrowing our 2010 earnings guidance to $1.86 to $1.91 per diluted share." This guidance for earnings per diluted share is on a non-GAAP basis, excluding restructuring and other costs, acquisition-related activities, a credit risk adjustment to outstanding derivatives and income tax-related adjustments.

Additional Information

A conference call has been scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. A live broadcast is available through Shareholder.com by accessing DENTSPLY's website at www.dentsply.com. In order to participate in the call, dial (888) 601-3864 (for domestic calls) and (913) 312-1443 (for international calls). The Conference ID # is 1473854. At that time, you will be able to discuss the third quarter earnings with DENTSPLY's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bret Wise; President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Chris Clark; and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. William Jellison.

A rebroadcast of the conference call will be available to the public online at the DENTSPLY website, www.dentsply.com. You may also access a dial-in replay for one week following the call at (888) 203-1112 (for domestic calls) or (719) 457-0820 (for international calls), Passcode # 1473854. 

 DENTSPLY designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products for the dental market. The Company believes that it is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of dental prosthetics, endodontic instruments and materials and ultrasonic scalers; the leading United States manufacturer and distributor of denture teeth, dental handpieces, dental x-ray film holders, film mounts and prophylaxis paste; and a leading worldwide manufacturer or distributor of dental injectable anesthetics, impression materials, orthodontics appliances, dental cutting instruments, dental implants and restorative dental materials, dental sealants and crown and bridge materials.  The Company distributes its dental products in over 120 countries under some of the most well-established brand names in the industry. 

DENTSPLY is committed to the development of innovative, high quality, cost-effective new products for the dental market.

The DENTSPLY International Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4306

This press release contains forward-looking information (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) regarding future events or the future financial performance of the Company that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the projections or other forward-looking information set forth herein as a result of certain risk factors. These risk factors include, without limitation; the continued strength of dental markets, the timing, success and market reception for our new and existing products, uncertainty with respect to governmental actions with respect to dental products, outcome of litigation, continued support of our products by influential dental professionals, and changes in the general economic environment that could affect the business. Changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. For an additional description of risk factors, please refer to the Company's most recent Form 10-K and its subsequent periodic reports on Forms 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the results reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), the Company provided adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to DENTSPLY International and adjusted earnings per diluted share.  These adjusted amounts consist of GAAP amounts excluding (1) restructuring and other costs, (2) acquisition-related charges, (3) income tax-related adjustments and (4) credit risk adjustments to outstanding derivatives.  Adjusted earnings per diluted share are calculated by dividing adjusted net income attributable to DENTSPLY International by diluted weighted-average shares outstanding. 

The Company also provided an operational tax rate, which is the Company's effective tax rate, a GAAP measure, adjusted for certain one-time charges.  Adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to DENTSPLY International, adjusted earnings per diluted share and operating tax rate are considered measures not calculated in accordance with GAAP, and therefore are non-GAAP measures.  These non-GAAP measures may differ from those of other companies.

The Company believes that the presentation of adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to DENTSPLY International, adjusted earnings per diluted share and operating tax rate provides important supplemental information to management and investors seeking to understand the Company's financial condition and results of operations. The non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
         
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30, September 30,
         
  2010 2009 2010 2009
         
Net sales  $ 541,815  $ 531,203  $ 1,652,845  $ 1,590,984
Net sales, excluding precious metal content  494,345  493,817  1,510,501  1,470,994
         
Cost of products sold  269,001  259,473  810,399  767,854
         
Gross profit  272,814  271,730  842,446  823,130
 % of Net sales 50.4% 51.2% 51.0% 51.7%
 % of Net sales, excluding precious metal content 55.2% 55.0% 55.8% 56.0%
         
Selling, general and        
administrative expenses  182,057  177,579  552,474  539,383
         
Restructuring and other costs  338  1,210  5,261  5,905
         
Operating income  90,419  92,941  284,711  277,842
 % of Net sales 16.7% 17.5% 17.2% 17.5%
 % of Net sales, excluding precious metal content 18.3% 18.8% 18.8% 18.9%
         
Net interest and other expense  5,316  5,089  17,775  13,910
         
         
Income before income taxes  85,103  87,852  266,936  263,932
         
Provision for income taxes  21,288  19,999  67,585  65,570
         
Net income  63,815  67,853  199,351  198,362
 % of Net sales 11.8% 12.8% 12.1% 12.5%
 % of Net sales, excluding precious metal content 12.9% 13.7% 13.2% 13.5%
         
Less: Net income (loss) attributable        
to the noncontrolling interests  162  370  1,470  (1,062)
         
Net income attributable to DENTSPLY International  $ 63,653  $ 67,483  $ 197,881  $ 199,424
 % of Net sales 11.7% 12.7% 12.0% 12.5%
 % of Net sales, excluding precious metal content 12.9% 13.7% 13.1% 13.6%
         
Earnings per common share:        
 Basic  $ 0.45  $ 0.45  $ 1.37  $ 1.34
 Dilutive  $ 0.44  $ 0.45  $ 1.35  $ 1.33
         
Cash dividends declared per common share  $ 0.05  $ 0.05  $ 0.15  $ 0.15
         
Weighted average common share outstanding:        
 Basic  142,501  148,547  144,670  148,546
 Dilutive  144,063  150,638  146,679  150,077
 
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
     
  September 30, December 31,
  2010 2009
Assets    
     
Current Assets:    
     
 Cash and cash equivalents  $ 534,243  $ 450,348
 Accounts and notes receivable-trade, net  366,789  348,684
 Inventories, net  318,071  291,640
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets  112,454  127,124
 Total Current Assets  1,331,557  1,217,796
     
Property, plant and equipment, net  423,802  439,619
Identifiable intangible assets, net  79,701  89,086
Goodwill, net  1,304,938  1,312,596
Other noncurrent assets, net  55,158  28,835
     
 Total Assets $ 3,195,156 $ 3,087,932
     
     
 Liabilities and Equity     
     
Current liabilities  $ 351,912  $ 444,556
Long-term debt  592,376  387,151
Deferred income taxes  74,238  72,524
Other noncurrent liabilities  300,074  276,743
 Total Liabilities  1,318,600  1,180,974
     
Total DENTSPLY International Equity  1,803,481  1,832,105
Noncontrolling interests  73,075  74,853
 Total Equity  1,876,556  1,906,958
     
 Total Liabilities and Equity  $ 3,195,156  $ 3,087,932
 
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
     
Operating Income Summary:    
     
The following tables present the reconciliation of reported GAAP operating income in total and on a
percentage of net sales, excluding precious metal content, to the non-GAAP financial measures.
     
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
Operating
Income 
(Loss)
Percentage
of Net Sales,
Excluding Precious
Metal Content
     
Operating Income  $ 90,419  18.3%
     
Acquisition-Related Activities  1,715 0.3%
     
Restructuring and Other Costs  338 0.1%
     
Adjusted Non-GAAP Operating Income  $ 92,472  18.7%
     
     
     
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
Operating
Income 
(Loss)
Percentage
of Net Sales,
Excluding Precious
Metal Content
     
Operating Income  $ 92,941  18.8%
     
Acquisition-Related Activities  242 0.0%
     
Restructuring and Other Costs  1,210 0.3%
     
Adjusted Non-GAAP Operating Income  $ 94,393  19.1%
 
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
       
Earnings Summary:    
       
The following tables present the reconciliation of reported GAAP net income attributable to DENTSPLY International
and on a per share basis to the non-GAAP financial measures.
       
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010    
    Income  Per Diluted
    (Loss) Share
       
Net Income Attributable to DENTSPLY International $ 63,653 $ 0.44
       
Acquisition-Related Activities, Net of Tax and     
 Noncontrolling Interests  1,283  0.01
       
Restructuring and Other Costs, Net of Tax and     
 Noncontrolling Interests  240  0.00
       
Income Tax-Related Adjustments  (320)  (0.00)
       
Adjusted Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable    
 to DENTSPLY International $ 64,856 $ 0.45
       
   
       
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009    
    Income  Per Diluted
    (Loss) Share
       
Net Income Attributable to DENTSPLY International $ 67,483 $ 0.45
       
Acquisition-Related Activities, Net of Tax and     
 Noncontrolling Interests  131  0.00
       
Restructuring and Other Costs, Net of Tax and     
 Noncontrolling Interests  843  0.01
       
Income Tax-Related Adjustments  (2,570)  (0.02)
       
Adjusted Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable    
 to DENTSPLY International $ 65,887 $ 0.44
       
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
(In thousands)
       
Operating Tax Rate Summary:      
       
The following tables present the reconciliation of reported GAAP effective tax rate as a percentage of income before income taxes to the non-GAAP financial measure.
       
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010      
 
Income Before
Income Taxes


Income Taxes
 Percentage
of Income Before
Income Taxes
       
As Reported - GAAP Operating Results $ 85,103 $ (21,288) 25.0%
       
Acquisition-Related Activities  1,715  (431)  
       
Restructuring and Other Costs  338  (102)  
       
Income Tax-Related Adjustments  --   (320)  
       
As Adjusted - Non-GAAP Operating Results $ 87,156 $ (22,141) 25.4%
       
       
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009    
 
Income Before
Income Taxes


Income Taxes
Percentage
of Income Before
Income Taxes
       
As Reported - GAAP Operating Results $ 87,852 $ (19,999) 22.8%
       
Acquisition-Related Activities  242  (23)  
       
Restructuring and Other Costs  1,210  (492)  
       
Income Tax-Related Adjustments  --   (2,570)  
       
As Adjusted - Non-GAAP Operating Results $ 89,304 $ (23,084) 25.8%
 
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
     
Operating Income Summary:    
     
The following tables present the reconciliation of reported GAAP operating income in total and on a percentage of net sales, excluding precious metal content basis to the non-GAAP financial measures.
     
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010  
 
Operating
Income 
(Loss)
Percentage
of Net Sales,
Excluding Precious
Metal Content
     
Operating Income  $ 284,711 18.8%
     
Restructuring and Other Costs  5,261 0.4%
     
Recent Acquisition-Related Activities  2,232 0.1%
     
Adjusted Non-GAAP Operating Income  $ 292,204 19.3%
     
   
     
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009  
 
Operating
Income 
(Loss)
Percentage
of Net Sales,
Excluding Precious
Metal Content
     
Operating Income  $ 277,842 18.9%
     
Restructuring and Other Costs  5,905 0.4%
     
Recent Acquisition-Related Activities  4,019 0.3%
     
     
Adjusted Non-GAAP Operating Income  $ 287,766 19.6%
 
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
     
Earnings Summary:    
     
The following tables present the reconciliation of reported GAAP net income in total and on a per share basis to the non-GAAP financial measures.
     
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010    
  Income  Per Diluted
  (Loss) Share
     
Net Income Attributable to DENTSPLY International  $ 197,881  $ 1.35
     
Restructuring and Other Costs, Net of Tax and     
 Non-Controlling Interests  3,250  0.02
     
Recent Acquisition-Related Activities, Net of Tax and     
 Non-Controlling Interests  1,670  0.01
     
Credit Risk Adjustment to Outstanding    
 Derivatives, Net of Tax  732  0.01
     
Income Tax-Related Adjustments  670  0.00
     
Adjusted Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable    
 to DENTSPLY International  $ 204,203  $ 1.39
     
     
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009     
  Income  Per Diluted
  (Loss) Share
     
Net Income Attributable to DENTSPLY International  $ 199,424  $ 1.33
     
Restructuring and Other Costs, Net of Tax and     
 Non-Controlling Interests  4,024  0.03
     
Recent Acquisition-Related Activities, Net of Tax and     
 Non-Controlling Interests  1,770  0.01
     
Income Tax-Related Adjustments  (2,076)  (0.01)
     
Rounding  --   (0.01)
     
Adjusted Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable    
 to DENTSPLY International  $ 203,142  $ 1.35
 
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
(In thousands)
       
Operating Tax Rate Summary:      
       
The following tables present the reconciliation of reported GAAP effective tax rate as a percentage of income before income taxes to the non-GAAP financial measure.
       
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010      
 
Income Before
Income Taxes


Income Taxes
Percentage
of Income Before
Income Taxes
       
As Reported - GAAP Operating Results  $ 266,936  $ (67,585) 25.3%
       
Restructuring and Other Costs  5,261  (1,905)  
       
Recent Acquisition-Related Activities  2,232  (562)  
       
Credit Risk Adjustment to Outstanding Derivatives  1,192  (460)  
       
Income Tax-Related Adjustments  --   670  
       
As Adjusted - Non-GAAP Operating Results  $ 275,621  $ (69,842) 25.3%
       
       
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009    
 
Income Before
Income Taxes


Income Taxes
Percentage
of Income Before
Income Taxes
       
As Reported - GAAP Operating Results  $ 263,932  $ (65,570) 24.8%
       
Restructuring and Other Costs  5,905  (2,006)  
       
Recent Acquisition-Related Activities  4,019  (1,070)  
       
Income Tax-Related Adjustments  --   (2,076)  
       
As Adjusted - Non-GAAP Operating Results  $ 273,856  $ (70,722) 25.8%
CONTACT:  DENTSPLY International Inc.
          William R. Jellison, Senior Vice President and Chief
            Financial Officer
          (717) 849-4243