On February 25, 2020 Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN), a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019 (Press release, Penumbra, FEB 25, 2020, View Source [SID1234554761]).

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Financial Highlights:

Revenue of $145.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, an increase of 20.3%, or 20.8% in constant currency1, over the fourth quarter of 2018.
Revenue of $547.4 million for the full year 2019, an increase of 23.0%, or 24.2% in constant currency1, over the prior year.
Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Total revenue grew to $145.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to $120.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2018, an increase of 20.3%, or 20.8% on a constant currency basis. The United States represented 66% of total revenue and international represented 34% of total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2019. Revenue from sales of neuro products grew to $85.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, an increase of 15.4%, or 16.1% on a constant currency basis. Revenue from sales of vascular products grew to $59.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, an increase of 27.9%, or 28.1% on a constant currency basis.

Gross profit was $98.1 million, or 67.6% of total revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to $78.7 million, or 65.2% of total revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Total operating expenses were $87.5 million, or 60.3% of total revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to $72.0 million, or 59.6% of total revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2018. R&D expenses were $12.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to $10.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. SG&A expenses were $74.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to $61.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Operating income was $10.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to an operating income of $6.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2018.

As of December 31, 2019, cash and cash equivalents and marketable investments totaled $189.4 million.

Full Year 2019 Financial Results
Total revenue grew to $547.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $444.9 million for 2018, an increase of 23.0%, or 24.2% on a constant currency basis. The United States represented 65% of total revenue and international represented 35% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019. Revenue from sales of neuro products grew to $331.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of 12.7%, or 14.1% on a constant currency basis. Revenue from sales of vascular products grew to $215.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of 43.2%, or 44.0% on a constant currency basis.

Gross profit was $372.0 million, or 68.0% of total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $292.5 million, or 65.7% of total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019 were $324.5 million, or 59.3% of total revenue. This compares to total operating expenses of $293.4 million, or 65.9% of total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2018, which included a $30.8 million acquired in-process research and development ("IPR&D") charge in connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in MVI Health Inc. in the third quarter of 2018. Excluding the IPR&D charge, total non-GAAP operating expenses2 were $262.6 million, or 59.0% of total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2018. R&D expenses were $51.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $36.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. SG&A expenses were $272.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $226.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Operating income was $47.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. This compares to an operating loss of $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, including the IPR&D charge. Excluding the IPR&D charge, non-GAAP operating income2 was $30.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Full Year 2020 Financial Outlook
Penumbra projects total revenue for 2020 to be in the range of $635 million to $645 million, which represents growth of 16% to 18% over last year. This outlook includes the impact of recent reimbursement changes in Japan. Excluding Japan, Penumbra projects revenue growth for 2020 to be above 20%.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
Penumbra, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019 after market close on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (833) 227-5837 for domestic callers or (647) 689-4064 for international callers (conference id: 3899277), or the webcast can be accessed on the "Events" section under the "Investors" tab of the Company’s website at: www.penumbrainc.com. The webcast will be available on the Company’s website for two weeks following the completion of the call.