SAN DIEGO, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --ResMed Inc. (NYSE: RMD) today announced record revenue and income for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. Revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 was $332.7 million, a 9% increase (also a 9% increase on a constant currency basis) over the quarter ended December 31, 2010. For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, net income was $62.9 million, an increase of 8%, compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2010. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 were $0.42, an increase of 14% compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

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SG&A expenses were $100.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $9.0 million, or 10% (a 9% increase on a constant currency basis) over the quarter ended December 31, 2010. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to expenses necessary to support sales growth. SG&A costs were 30% of revenue in the quarter ended December 31, 2011, compared to 30% in the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

R&D expenses were $27.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, or 8% of revenue. R&D expenses increased by 24% (a 21% increase on a constant currency basis) compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

The company amortized acquired intangibles of $3.7 million ($2.7 million, net of tax) during the quarter ended December 31, 2011. Stock-based compensation costs incurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2011 of $7.4 million ($5.8 million, net of tax) consisted of expenses associated with stock options, restricted stock units, and our employee stock purchase plan.

For the six months ended December 31, 2011, revenue was $647.5 million, an increase of 10% over the six months ended December 31, 2010 (an 8% increase on a constant currency basis). For the six months ended December 31, 2011, net income was $113.4 million, a decrease of 2%, compared to the six months ended December 31, 2010. Diluted earnings per share for the six months ended December 31, 2011 were $0.75 per diluted share, an increase of 3% compared to the six months ended December 31, 2010.

Inventory, at $184.4 million, decreased by $16.4 million compared to June 30, 2011. Accounts receivable days sales outstanding, at 63 days, decreased by 6 days compared to June 30, 2011.

Peter C. Farrell Ph.D, chairman and chief executive officer, commented, "On a regional basis, revenue in the Americas increased by 12% to $182.5 million over the prior year's quarter. Revenue outside the Americas was $150.2 million, an increase of 5% over the prior year's quarter, on both a GAAP and constant currency basis. Our global operating profit for the December quarter was $67.3 million and cash flow from operations was a record $110.6 million, demonstrating excellent operating performance. During the quarter, we also repurchased 4.1 million shares, at a cost of $110.5 million, as part of our ongoing capital management program.

"Focusing on product lines, global mask growth remains exceptionally strong as the market continues to reward us for having what we consider are the best patient interfaces in the industry, while initiatives for replenishment of masks and accessories provide additional opportunities for growth. We were pleased to see America's flow generator sales return to positive growth of 4% this quarter, compared to fiscal year 2011, reflecting continued demand for our S9 line of flow generators in the market. The S9 VPAP(TM) Adapt sold especially well in the U.S., completing its first six months on the market and the S9 range of bilevel devices continues to gain back share in the U.S., reflecting the enhanced value the S9 platform brings to both patients and physicians. We are also continuing to focus our efforts on our five strategic imperatives, particularly regarding the positive impact which treating sleep-disordered breathing/obstructive sleep apnea has on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and occupational health and safety. In addition, we are working with the anesthesiology community to help reduce the potential for peri-operative deaths due to undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing in patients undergoing surgical procedures. We continue to provide research funding in these strategic areas while at the same time providing educational support to physicians working within these various specialties."

About ResMed

ResMed is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of medical products for the diagnosis, treatment and management of respiratory disorders, with a focus on sleep-disordered breathing. The company is dedicated to developing innovative products to improve the lives of those who suffer from these conditions and to increasing awareness among patients and healthcare professionals of the potentially serious health consequences of untreated sleep-disordered breathing. For more information on ResMed, visit www.resmed.com.

ResMed will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. U.S. Pacific Time today to discuss these quarterly results. Individuals wishing to access the conference call may do so via ResMed's website at www.resmed.com or by dialing 617-614-3672 (domestic) or +1 617-614-3672 (international) and entering conference pass code no. 92354908. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the website and download the streaming media player (Windows Media Player) required to listen to the internet broadcast. The online archive of the broadcast will be available approximately 30 minutes after the live call and will be available for two weeks. A telephone replay of the conference call is available by dialing 617-801-6888 (domestic) and +1 617-801-6888 (international) and entering conference I.D. No. 23854403.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Constance Bienfait at ResMed Inc., San Diego, at (858) 836-5971; Brett Sandercock at ResMed Limited, Sydney, at (+612) 8884-2090; or by visiting the Company's multilingual website at www.resmed.com.

Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements as contemplated by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company's future revenue, earnings or expenses, new product development and new markets for the Company's products, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to materially differ from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Those risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for its most recent fiscal year and in other reports the Company files with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Those reports are available on the Company's website.


                                  RESMED INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
                           (In US$ thousands, except per share data)

                                            Three Months Ended             Six Months Ended
                                               December 31,                  December 31,
                                               2011          2010          2011         2010
                                               ----          ----          ----         ----

    Net revenue                            $332,738      $305,986      $647,513     $587,998
    Cost of sales                           134,023       119,987       263,743      228,045
    Gross profit                            198,715       185,999       383,770      359,953
    ------------                            -------       -------       -------      -------

    Operating
     expenses:
    Selling,
     general and
     administrative                         100,552        91,581       194,755      176,371
    Research and
     development                             27,218        21,972        53,424       41,712
    Amortization
     of acquired
     intangible
     assets                                   3,691         2,573         7,462        4,604
    Donation to
     Foundation                                   -             -             -        1,000
    -----------                                 ---           ---           ---        -----
    Total
     operating
     expenses                               131,461       116,126       255,641      223,687
    ----------                              -------       -------       -------      -------
    Income from
     operations                              67,254        69,873       128,129      136,266
    -----------                              ------        ------       -------      -------

    Other income
     (expenses),
     net:
    Interest
     income
     (expense),
     net                                      7,181         6,005        14,103       11,102
    Other, net                                8,496         3,043         7,196        8,106
    Total other
     income
     (expenses),
     net                                     15,677         9,048        21,299       19,208
    ------------                             ------         -----        ------       ------

    Income before
     income taxes                            82,931        78,921       149,428      155,474
    Income taxes                             20,059        20,465        36,038       40,310
    Net income                              $62,872       $58,456      $113,390     $115,164
    ----------                              -------       -------      --------     --------

    Basic earnings
     per share                                $0.43         $0.38         $0.76        $0.76
    Diluted
     earnings per
     share                                    $0.42         $0.37         $0.75        $0.73

    Basic shares
     outstanding                            146,369       152,420       148,368      152,006
    Diluted shares
     outstanding                            149,515       157,593       151,835      157,276
    --------------                          -------       -------       -------      -------



                                   RESMED INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited -In US$
                                            thousands)

                                                                 December 31,  June 30,
                                                                         2011        2011
                                                                         ----        ----
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                                        $723,233    $735,267
    Accounts receivable, net                                          238,764     274,352
    Inventories                                                       184,420     200,777
    Prepayments, deferred income taxes and
     other current assets                                             100,350      82,056
    Total current assets                                            1,246,767   1,292,452
    --------------------                                            ---------   ---------
    Property, plant and equipment, net                                441,000     462,107
    Goodwill                                                          261,109     235,487
    Other intangibles                                                  61,645      47,911
    Deferred income taxes and other non-
     current assets                                                    30,957      30,965
    Total non-current assets                                          794,711     776,470
    ------------------------                                          -------     -------
    Total assets                                                   $2,041,478  $2,068,922
    ------------                                                   ----------  ----------
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                                                   45,763      55,194
    Accrued expenses                                                  112,286     103,787
    Deferred revenue                                                   41,840      45,125
    Income taxes payable                                               26,444       3,931
    Deferred income taxes                                                 574         640
    Current portion of long-term debt                                   1,450         163
    ---------------------------------                                   -----         ---
    Total current liabilities                                         228,357     208,840
    -------------------------                                         -------     -------
    Non-current liabilities:
    Deferred income taxes                                               7,921       8,051
    Deferred revenue                                                   15,755      17,237
    Income taxes payable                                                3,370       4,057
    Non-current portion of long-term debt                             225,000     100,000
    Total non-current liabilities                                     252,046     129,345
    -----------------------------                                     -------     -------
    Total liabilities                                                 480,403     338,185
    -----------------                                                 -------     -------
    Stockholders' Equity:
    Common stock                                                          579         607
    Additional paid-in capital                                        834,179     798,461
    Retained earnings                                               1,225,252   1,111,862
    Treasury stock                                                   (739,812)   (504,625)
    Accumulated other comprehensive income                            240,877     324,432
    --------------------------------------                            -------     -------
    Total stockholders' equity                                      1,561,075   1,730,737
    --------------------------                                      ---------   ---------

    Total liabilities and stockholders'
     equity                                                        $2,041,478  $2,068,922




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