FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March, 2003
ICON plc
(Registrant's name)
0-29714
(Commission file number)
South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland.
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Other Events.
The registrant hereby incorporates by reference the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 into this report.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) The following Exhibits are filed as part of this report:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
99.1 Press Release.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the,
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ICON plc
March 31, 2003 /s/ Sean Leech
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Date Sean Leech
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
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ICON reports strong Third Quarter FY 2003 results with a 33% increase in
operating income and EPS of $0.38 (NASDAQ:ICLR)
Highlights - Third Quarter Fiscal 2003
* Third quarter net revenues increased 50% over the third quarter of fiscal
2002 to $59.3 million and inincreased 41% on a year-to-date basis.
* Income from operations increased 33% over the third quarter of fiscal 2002
to $6.2 million and increased 35% in the nine months to February 28, 2003.
* Diluted earnings per share increased 31% for the third quarter to $0.38
cents compared to $0.29 cents in same quarter last year. Year-to-date
diluted earnings per share were $1.07 cents compared to $0.85 cents for the
comparable period last year.
* $63 million of net new business awarded to ICON during the quarter.
Dublin, Ireland, March 31, 2003 - ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR), a global contract
clinical research organisation, which has approximately 2,300 employees
providing services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries from 28
locations in 16 countries worldwide, today reported the financial results for
its third quarter ended February 28, 2003.
Net revenues for the quarter were $59.3 million, representing a 50% increase
over net revenues of $39.6 million for the same quarter last year. Excluding the
impact of acquisitions revenue growth for the quarter was 35% over the same
quarter last year.
Income from operations was $6.2 million, which represents an increase of 33%
from the $4.6 million reported for the third quarter last year. Operating margin
for the quarter was 10.4% compared to 11.7% for the equivalent period last year.
Net income for the quarter was $4.6 million or $0.38 cents per share, on a
diluted basis, compared with $3.6 million or $0.29 cents per share for the third
quarter last year.
In the nine months to February 28, 2003, net revenues were $159.7 million,
representing a 41% increase over net revenues of $113.6 million reported for the
first nine months of last year. Excluding the impact of acquisitions revenue
growth was 32% for the nine months ending February 28, 2003.
Income from operations was $17.7 million, representing an increase of 35% from
the $13.1 million reported for the same period last year. Operating margin for
the nine months to February 28, 2003 was 11.1%, compared to 11.6% for the
equivalent period last year. Net income was $13.0 million or $1.07 cents per
share, on a diluted basis compared with $10.4 million or $0.85 cents per share
reported for the same period last year.
Days sales outstanding, comprising accounts receivable and unbilled revenue less
payments on account, were 69 days at February 28, 2003 compared with 67 days at
May 31, 2002. Capital expenditure in the quarter was $4.0 million and payments
of $19.2 million were made in relation to acquisi-
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tions. In the nine months to February 28, 2003, capital expenditure was $11.2
million and payments of $38.8 million were made in relation to acquisitions. As
a result the company's net cash was $11.4 million at February 28, 2003, compared
to $43.1 million at May 31, 2002.
"This has been another significant quarter in ICON's development", commented
Chairman, Dr John Climax. "In January, we completed the acquisition of Medeval
Group Ltd, a leading phase I clinical pharmacology facility, based in
Manchester, UK. This was an important strategic step for the company. In
addition our strong revenue growth continued and we were particularly pleased
with the 31% growth achieved in EPS. The performance in our central laboratory
business was disappointing, but we expect this to improve in the coming
quarters, based on recent strong business wins. Margin performance was excellent
in our clinical business, and our recent acquisitions performed well".
The company will hold its third quarter conference call today, March 31, 2003 at
10:00 EST [16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET]. This call and linked slide presentation can
be accessed live from our website at http://www.iconclinical.com. A recording
will also be available on the website for 90 days following the call. In
addition, a calendar of company events, including upcoming conference
presentations, is available on our website, under "shareholders services". This
calendar will be updated regularly.
The statements made in this Press Release may contain forward-looking statements
that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In addition to the matters
described in this Press Release, the ability to maintain large client contracts
or enter into new contracts, maintain client relationships and the ability to
manage the opening of new offices, the integration of new business mergers and
acquisitions, as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to
time in SEC reports filed by ICON, including its Form 20-F, F-1, S-8 and F-3,
may affect the actual results achieved by ICON. ICON disclaims any intent or
obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
The financial information presented herein has been prepared in accordance with
U.S. GAAP.
Source: ICON plc
Contact : Investor Relations 1-888-381-7923 or Sean Leech CFO + 353 -1-216-11-00
Both at ICON.
http://www.iconclinical.com
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ICON plc
Consolidated Income Statements
(Unaudited)
Three months ended and Nine Months ended February 28, 2003 and 2002
(Dollars, in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
February 28, February 28, February 28, February 28,
2003 2002 2003 2002
Gross Revenue 79,205 53,055 236,270 153,356
Subcontractor costs 19,894 13,485 76,565 39,798
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Net Revenue 59,311 39,570 159,705 113,558
Costs and expenses
Direct costs 33,366 20,932 87,507 60,446
Selling, general and administrative 17,890 12,462 49,481 35,550
Depreciation and amortization 1,869 1,538 5,017 4,416
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Total costs and expenses 53,125 34,932 142,005 100,412
Income from operations 6,186 4,638 17,700 13,146
Interest income (net) 120 285 379 864
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Income before provision of income taxes 6,306 4,923 18,079 14,010
Provision for income taxes 1,709 1,325 5,090 3,625
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Net income 4,597 3,598 12,989 10,385
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Net income per ordinary share
Basic $0.39 $0.31 $1.10 $0.90
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Diluted $0.38 $0.29 $1.07 $0.85
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Weighted average number of ordinary shares
Basic 11,818,704 11,707,978 11,804,576 11,576,692
Diluted 12,220,266 12,229,874 12,169,875 12,224,383
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ICON plc
Summary Balance Sheet Data
February 28, 2003 and May 31, 2002
(Dollars, in thousands)
February 28, May 31,
2003 2002
Cash, short-term debt and short-term 11,359 43,097
investments
Accounts receivable 45,337 41,306
Unbilled revenue 53,082 26,387
Payments on account (37,989) (19,854)
Total 60,430 47,839
Working Capital 50,451 72,923
Total assets 215,044 165,794
Shareholder's equity 126,350 107,561
Source: ICON plc
Contact: Investor Relations 1-888-381-7923 or
Sean Leech CFO + 353 1 2161 100
both at ICON.
http://www.iconclinical.com
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