Henry Schein Reports Record Second Quarter Results

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today reported record financial results for the quarter ended June 28, 2014.

Net sales for the second quarter of 2014 were $2.6 billion, an increase of 9.3% compared with the second quarter of 2013. This consisted of 7.9% growth in local currencies and 1.4% growth related to foreign currency exchange. In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 4.3% and acquisition growth was 3.6% (see Exhibit A for details of sales growth).

Net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the second quarter of 2014 was $116.2 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, an increase of 7.2% and 9.8%, respectively, compared with the second quarter of 2013.

"Sales growth was solid during the second quarter with internal sales growth in local currencies the highest we have reported in the past year and a half. Domestic sales rebounded from the effects of severe winter weather in the preceding quarter," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. "We are also pleased to be raising thelower endof our 2014 financial guidance range."

Dental sales of $1.4 billion increased 8.6%, consisting of 7.5% growth in local currencies and 1.1% growth related to foreign currency exchange. In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 2.6% and acquisition growth was 4.9%. The 2.6% internal growth in local currencies included 4.3% growth in North America while International sales were flat.

"We gained market share in our Dental group with growth in North America exceeding 8% and International growth above 9%. North America internal Dental merchandise sales growth was bolstered by strategic acquisitions, and equipment sales and service revenue growth was nearly 11% in local currencies. International Dental growth also reflects strategic acquisitions, while internal equipment sales and service revenue in local currencies declined from a strong prior-year comparison that included the biennial IDS in Germany," commented Mr. Bergman. "Through strategic dental transactions during the quarter, we expanded our reach in France and entered Brazil, our first operation in South America."

Animal Health sales of $754.5 million increased 13.2%, consisting of 10.7% growth in local currencies and 2.5% growth related to foreign currency exchange. In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 7.3% and acquisition growth was 3.4%. The 7.3% internal growth in local currencies included 7.9% growth in North America and 6.8% growth in International.

"We also gained market share in our Animal Health group with internal sales growth in local currencies at its highest level in six quarters. International internal Animal Health sales growth in local currencies was at a multi-year record,"commented Mr. Bergman. "We also significantly strengthened our position in the U.S. equine-products market with the acquisition of a majority ownership position in SmartPak, which was completed early in the third quarter."

Medical sales of $403.3 million increased 4.0%, including 3.7% growth in local currencies and 0.3% growth related to foreign currency exchange.

"Medical sales growth in North America, which represents 95% of the group's total, accelerated sharply from the preceding quarter as we recovered from the impact of weather and made progress with our strategic focus on large group practices and integrated delivery networks. Pre-bookings of seasonal influenza vaccines are running in-line with the prior year," remarked Mr. Bergman.

Technology and Value-Added Services sales of $89.1 million increased 14.2%, including 13.2% growth in local currencies and 1.0% growth related to foreign currency exchange. In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 9.3% and acquisition growth was 3.9%.

"Technology and Value-Added Services sales growth also accelerated in North America compared with the preceding quarter to its highest growth rate in more than a year, with particular strength in software sales and value-added services," commented Mr. Bergman. "We continue to be pleased with our performance internationally in this category, with double-digit internal sales growth in local currencies for the past six quarters."

Stock Repurchase Plan
The Company announced that it repurchased approximately 654,000 shares of its common stock during the second quarter at an average price of $116.43 per share, or approximately $76.1 million. The impact of the repurchase of shares on second quarter diluted EPS was immaterial. At the close of the second quarter, Henry Schein had approximately $148 million authorized for future repurchases of its common stock.

Year-to-Date Results
Net sales for the first half of 2014 were $5.0 billion, an increase of 7.7% compared with the first half of 2013. This consisted of 6.8% growth in local currencies and 0.9% growth related to foreign currency exchange. In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 3.6% and acquisition growth was 3.2%.

Net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the first half of 2014 was $218.3 million or $2.53 per diluted share, an increase of 7.8% and 10.0%, respectively, compared with the first half of 2013 excluding a non-cash, one-time expense related to debt refinancing.

2014 EPS Guidance
Henry Schein today raised thelower endof its 2014 financial guidance range, as follows:

• For 2014, the Company expects diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. to be $5.33 to $5.39. This represents growth of 8% to 9% compared with 2013 results excluding certain one-time items, and compares with previous guidance for 2014 diluted EPS to be $5.29 to $5.39.
• Guidance for 2014 diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. is for current continuing operations as well as completed or previously announced acquisitions, and does not include the impact of potential future acquisitions, if any.

Second Quarter Conference Call Webcast
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter financial results today, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Individual investors are invited to listen to the conference call over the Internet through Henry Schein's website at www.henryschein.com. In addition, a replay will be available beginning shortly after the call has ended.

About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs more than 17,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 800,000 customers.

The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 27 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $9.6 billion in 2013, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 16percentsince Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein website at www.henryschein.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

In accordance with the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we provide the following cautionary remarks regarding important factors that, among others, could cause future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, expectations and assumptions expressed or implied herein. All forward-looking statements made by us are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance and achievements or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements are identified by the use of such terms as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "anticipate" or other comparable terms. A full discussion of our operations and financial condition, including factors that may affect our business and future prospects, is contained in documents we have filed with the SEC and will be contained in all subsequent periodic filings we make with the SEC. These documents identify in detail important risk factors that could cause our actual performance to differ materially from current expectations.

Risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current and historical results include, but are not limited to: effects of a highly competitive market; our dependence on third parties for the manufacture and supply of our products; our dependence upon sales personnel, customers, suppliers and manufacturers; our dependence on our senior management; fluctuations in quarterly earnings; risks from expansion of customer purchasing power and multi-tiered costing structures; possible increases in the cost of shipping our products or other service issues with our third-party shippers; general global macroeconomic conditions; disruptions in financial markets; possible volatility of the market price of our common stock; changes in the health care industry; implementation of health care laws; failure to comply with regulatory requirements and data privacy laws; risks associated with our global operations; transitional challenges associated with acquisitions and joint ventures, including the failure to achieve anticipated synergies; financial risks associated with acquisitions and joint ventures; litigation risks; the dependence on our continued product development, technical support and successful marketing in the technology segment; risks from challenges associated with the emergence of potential increased competition by third party online commerce sites; risks from disruption to our information systems; certain provisions in our governing documents that may discourage third-party acquisitions of us; and changes in tax legislation. The order in which these factors appear should not be construed to indicate their relative importance or priority.

We caution that these factors may not be exhaustive and that many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Accordingly, any forward-looking statements contained herein should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. We undertake no duty and have no obligation to update forward-looking statements.

(TABLES TO FOLLOW)

HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
					Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
					June 28,			June 29,			June 28,			June 29,
					2014			2013			2014			2013
Net sales				$	2,615,406		$	2,391,810		$	5,045,565		$	4,685,321
Cost of sales					1,886,934			1,721,954			3,620,380			3,368,474
Gross profit					728,472			669,856			1,425,185			1,316,847
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative					547,628			493,791			1,087,073			987,153
Operating income					180,844			176,065			338,112			329,694
Other income (expense):
Interest income					3,416			3,303			6,871			6,508
Interest expense					(5,670)			(4,890)			(10,928)			(17,617)
Other, net					1,032			(34)			4,612			(404)
Income before taxes and equity in earnings
of affiliates					179,622			174,444			338,667			318,181
Income taxes					(55,322)			(54,775)			(104,945)			(100,627)
Equity in earnings of affiliates					2,817			1,766			3,523			2,567
Net income					127,117			121,435			237,245			220,121
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests					(10,881)			(13,005)			(18,910)			(20,213)
Net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.				$	116,236		$	108,430		$	218,335		$	199,908
Earnings per share attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.:
Basic				$	1.37		$	1.26		$	2.58		$	2.31
Diluted				$	1.35		$	1.23		$	2.53		$	2.27
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic					84,620			86,370			84,716			86,483
Diluted					85,980			87,968			86,189			88,205

HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
					June 28,			December 28,
					2014			2013
					(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents				$	89,698		$	188,616
	Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $81,932 and $78,298					1,188,143			1,055,216
	Inventories, net					1,257,235			1,250,403
	Deferred income taxes					66,431			63,865
	Prepaid expenses and other					310,496			276,565
			Total current assets			2,912,003			2,834,665
Property and equipment, net						292,972			275,888
Goodwill						1,832,377			1,635,005
Other intangibles, net						594,358			417,133
Investments and other						360,044			461,945
			Total assets		$	5,991,754		$	5,624,636
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable				$	755,999		$	824,495
	Bank credit lines					83,671			29,508
	Current maturities of long-term debt					6,302			5,441
	Accrued expenses:
		Payroll and related				208,886			216,629
		Taxes				158,363			145,161
		Other				330,680			329,429
			Total current liabilities			1,543,901			1,550,663
Long-term debt						665,909			450,233
Deferred income taxes						278,456			198,674
Other liabilities						152,029			139,526
			Total liabilities			2,640,295			2,339,096
Redeemable noncontrolling interests						497,927			497,539
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
	Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized,
		none outstanding				-			-
	Common stock, $.01 par value, 240,000,000 shares authorized,
		85,022,123 outstanding on June 28, 2014 and
		85,622,452 outstanding on December 28, 2013				850			856
	Additional paid-in capital					265,469			318,225
	Retained earnings					2,505,721			2,398,267
	Accumulated other comprehensive income					78,703			67,849
		Total Henry Schein, Inc. stockholders' equity				2,850,743			2,785,197
	Noncontrolling interests					2,789			2,804
			Total stockholders' equity			2,853,532			2,788,001
		Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity			$	5,991,754		$	5,624,636

HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
						Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
						June 28,			June 29,			June 28,			June 29,
						2014			2013			2014			2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income					$	127,117		$	121,435		$	237,245		$	220,121
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
		provided by operating activities:
			Depreciation and amortization				37,353			31,843			73,489			64,236
			Accelerated amortization of deferred financing costs				-			-			-			6,203
			Stock-based compensation expense				10,542			11,422			19,505			16,732
			Provision for losses on trade and other
				accounts receivable			1,092			1,314			2,415			2,154
			Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes				(9,735)			9,179			6,009			15,550
			Equity in earnings of affiliates				(2,817)			(1,766)			(3,523)			(2,567)
			Distributions from equity affiliates				3,368			3,569			5,340			6,450
			Other				13,480			2,076			15,453			5,367
			Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
			net of acquisitions:
				Accounts receivable			(56,597)			(19,763)			(86,199)			(45,155)
				Inventories			6,991			28,026			48,550			82,037
				Other current assets			195			(26,927)			(23,251)			(12,924)
				Accounts payable and accrued expenses			68,243			114,390			(151,050)			(121,453)
Net cash provided by operating activities							199,232			274,798			143,983			236,751
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of fixed assets						(19,492)			(10,072)			(37,976)			(21,934)
	Payments for equity investments and business
		acquisitions, net of cash acquired					(78,178)			(1,349)			(222,857)			(33,708)
	Other						(2,566)			(5,003)			(6,497)			(5,071)
Net cash used in investing activities							(100,236)			(16,424)			(267,330)			(60,713)
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from (repayments of) bank borrowings						(61,529)			(34,467)			53,239			(11,640)
	Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt						124,400			155,781			314,787			483,781
	Debt issuance costs						-			(1,083)			-			(1,319)
	Principal payments for long-term debt						(100,470)			(305,095)			(100,866)			(538,000)
	Proceeds from issuance of stock upon exercise
		of stock options					4,827			7,653			21,277			19,452
	Payments for repurchases of common stock						(76,137)			(78,062)			(151,443)			(151,511)
	Excess tax benefits related to stock-based
		compensation					1,229			1,964			4,579			5,328
	Distributions to noncontrolling shareholders						(13,926)			(10,216)			(17,689)			(13,008)
	Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests in
		subsidiaries					(18,759)			(5,219)			(102,552)			(5,754)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities							(140,365)			(268,744)			21,332			(212,671)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
	cash equivalents						1,952			(1,353)			3,097			(6,608)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents							(39,417)			(11,723)			(98,918)			(43,241)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period							129,115			90,562			188,616			122,080
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period						$	89,698		$	78,839		$	89,698		$	78,839

Exhibit A - QTD Sales
Henry Schein, Inc.
2014 Second Quarter
Sales Summary
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Q2 2014 over Q2 2013
Global	Q2 2014			Q2 2013			Total Sales Growth		Foreign Exchange Growth		Local Currency Growth		Acquisition Growth		Local Internal Growth
Dental	$	1,368,481		$	1,259,581		8.6%		1.1%		7.5%		4.9%		2.6%
Animal Health		754,549			666,297		13.2%		2.5%		10.7%		3.4%		7.3%
Medical		403,257			387,887		4.0%		0.3%		3.7%		0.0%		3.7%
Total Health Care Distribution		2,526,287			2,313,765		9.2%		1.4%		7.8%		3.6%		4.2%
Technology and value-added services		89,119			78,045		14.2%		1.0%		13.2%		3.9%		9.3%
Total Global	$	2,615,406		$	2,391,810		9.3%		1.4%		7.9%		3.6%		4.3%
North America	Q2 2014			Q2 2013			Total Sales Growth		Foreign Exchange Growth		Local Currency Growth		Acquisition Growth		Local Internal Growth
Dental	$	833,055		$	768,800		8.4%		-0.7%		9.1%		4.8%		4.3%
Animal Health		351,523			325,821		7.9%		0.0%		7.9%		0.0%		7.9%
Medical		381,811			367,312		3.9%		0.0%		3.9%		0.0%		3.9%
Total Health Care Distribution		1,566,389			1,461,933		7.1%		-0.4%		7.5%		2.5%		5.0%
Technology and value-added services		72,145			66,675		8.2%		-0.3%		8.5%		0.0%		8.5%
Total North America	$	1,638,534		$	1,528,608		7.2%		-0.4%		7.6%		2.4%		5.2%
International	Q2 2014			Q2 2013			Total Sales Growth		Foreign Exchange Growth		Local Currency Growth		Acquisition Growth		Local Internal Growth
Dental	$	535,426		$	490,781		9.1%		4.2%		4.9%		4.9%		0.0%
Animal Health		403,026			340,476		18.4%		5.0%		13.4%		6.6%		6.8%
Medical		21,446			20,575		4.2%		5.6%		-1.4%		0.0%		-1.4%
Total Health Care Distribution		959,898			851,832		12.7%		4.6%		8.1%		5.4%		2.7%
Technology and value-added services		16,974			11,370		49.3%		8.4%		40.9%		26.5%		14.4%
Total International	$	976,872		$	863,202		13.2%		4.6%		8.6%		5.8%		2.8%

Exhibit A - YTD Sales
Henry Schein, Inc.
2014 Second Quarter Year to Date
Sales Summary
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Q2 2014 YTD over Q2 2013 YTD
Global	Q2 2014 YTD			Q2 2013 YTD			Total Sales Growth		Foreign Exchange Growth		Local Currency Growth		Acquisition Growth		Local Internal Growth
Dental	$	2,665,409		$	2,450,376		8.8%		0.8%		8.0%		4.9%		3.1%
Animal Health		1,409,037			1,305,439		7.9%		1.4%		6.5%		1.8%		4.7%
Medical		800,671			776,749		3.1%		0.3%		2.8%		0.0%		2.8%
Total Health Care Distribution		4,875,117			4,532,564		7.6%		0.9%		6.7%		3.2%		3.5%
Technology and value-added services		170,448			152,757		11.6%		0.7%		10.9%		3.1%		7.8%
Total Global	$	5,045,565		$	4,685,321		7.7%		0.9%		6.8%		3.2%		3.6%
North America	Q2 2014 YTD			Q2 2013 YTD			Total Sales Growth		Foreign Exchange Growth		Local Currency Growth		Acquisition Growth		Local Internal Growth
Dental	$	1,602,651		$	1,481,754		8.2%		-0.8%		9.0%		5.0%		4.0%
Animal Health		657,172			632,651		3.9%		0.0%		3.9%		0.0%		3.9%
Medical		756,929			734,944		3.0%		0.0%		3.0%		0.0%		3.0%
Total Health Care Distribution		3,016,752			2,849,349		5.9%		-0.4%		6.3%		2.6%		3.7%
Technology and value-added services		139,029			130,537		6.5%		-0.3%		6.8%		0.1%		6.7%
Total North America	$	3,155,781		$	2,979,886		5.9%		-0.4%		6.3%		2.5%		3.8%
International	Q2 2014 YTD			Q2 2013 YTD			Total Sales Growth		Foreign Exchange Growth		Local Currency Growth		Acquisition Growth		Local Internal Growth
Dental	$	1,062,758		$	968,622		9.7%		3.2%		6.5%		4.9%		1.6%
Animal Health		751,865			672,788		11.8%		2.9%		8.9%		3.4%		5.5%
Medical		43,742			41,805		4.6%		4.8%		-0.2%		0.0%		-0.2%
Total Health Care Distribution		1,858,365			1,683,215		10.4%		3.1%		7.3%		4.1%		3.2%
Technology and value-added services		31,419			22,220		41.4%		6.2%		35.2%		20.9%		14.3%
Total International	$	1,889,784		$	1,705,435		10.8%		3.1%		7.7%		4.4%		3.3%

Exhibit B
Henry Schein, Inc.
2014 Second Quarter and YTD
Reconciliation of reported GAAP net income and diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. to
non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
		Second Quarter									YTD
							%									%
		2014			2013		Growth				2014			2013		Growth
Net Income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.	$	116,236		$	108,430		7.2	%		$	218,335		$	199,908		9.2	%
Diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.	$	1.35		$	1.23		9.8	%		$	2.53		$	2.27		11.5	%
Non-GAAP Adjustments (after-tax)
Accelerated amortization of deferred
financing costs (1)	$	-		$	-					$	-		$	2,679
Total non-GAAP adjustments to Net Income
attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.	$	-		$	-					$	-		$	2,679
Total non-GAAP adjustments to diluted EPS
attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.	$	-		$	-					$	-		$	0.03
Non-GAAP Net Income attributable to
Henry Schein, Inc.	$	116,236		$	108,430		7.2	%		$	218,335		$	202,587		7.8	%
Non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to
Henry Schein, Inc.	$	1.35		$	1.23		9.8	%		$	2.53		$	2.30		10.0	%

This non-GAAP comparison is being presented in order to provide a more comparable basis for analysis. Earnings per share numbers may not sum due to rounding.
(1)	Represents non-cash, one-time expenses related to the debt refinancing of Henry Schein Animal Health.

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