LeMaitre Q3 2024 Financial Results

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

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BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeMaitre (Nasdaq:LMAT), a provider of vascular devices, implants, and services, reported Q3 2024 results, announced a $0.16/share quarterly dividend, and provided guidance.

Q3 2024 Financial Results

  • Sales $54.8mm, +16% (+16% organic) vs. Q3 2023

  • Gross margin 67.8%, +280 bps

  • Op. income $13.1mm, +43%

  • Op. margin 24%

  • Earnings per diluted share $0.49, +46%

  • Cash up $10.8mm sequentially to $123.9mm

Grafts (+24%), patches (+13%) and carotid shunts (+18%) drove Q3 sales growth. APAC sales increased 24%, EMEA 22% and the Americas 12%.

The gross margin increased to 67.8% (vs. 65.0% in Q3 2023), driven by price increases and manufacturing efficiencies.

Operating income of $13.1mm was up 43% vs. Q3 2023. Operating expenses grew 11.1% in Q3 largely due to additional sales offices and personnel. The company employed 28 sales managers and 146 sales reps at quarter end, up 17% and 7%, respectively.

Chairman/CEO George LeMaitre said, “2024 is shaping up to be a year of healthy sales and profit growth. Increased guidance now implies a 2024 op. margin of 24%, vs. 19% in 2023.”

Business Outlook

 

Q4 2024 Guidance

Full Year Guidance

Sales

$54.9mm - $56.9mm
(Mid: $55.9mm, +14%, +14% Org.)

$219.0mm - $221.0mm
(Mid: $220.0mm, +14%, +13% Org.)

Gross Margin

68.0%

68.3%

Op. Income

$12.6mm - $14.0mm
(Mid: $13.3mm, +30%)

$52.0mm - $53.4mm
(Mid: $52.7mm, +44%)
(Mid: $52.7mm, +42% Ex-Special)*

Op. Margin (Mid)

24%

24%

EPS

$0.47 - $0.51
(Mid: $0.49, +30%)

$1.91 - $1.96
(Mid: $1.94, +44%)
(Mid: $1.94, +43% Ex-Special)*

*Special charges in 2023 were related to the St. Etienne factory closure.

Quarterly Dividend

On October 24, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.16/share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 5, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 21, 2024.

Share Repurchase Program

On February 21, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50.0mm of the Company’s common stock. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and will conclude on February 21, 2025, unless extended by the Board.

Conference Call Reminder

Management will conduct a conference call at 5:00pm ET today. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet. Individuals interested in listening to the webcast can log on to the Company's website at www.lemaitre.com/investor. Access to the live call is available by registering online here. All registrants will receive dial-in information and a PIN allowing them to access the live call. The audio webcast can also be accessed live or via replay through a webcast at www.lemaitre.com/investor. For individuals unable to join the live conference call, a replay will be available on the Company's website.