LifeWatch AG / Key word(s): Final Results/Statement
30.04.2014 13:01
Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 KR
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Press Release
Correction: LifeWatch publishes Annual Report 2013
Neuhausen am Rheinfall, April 30, 2014 - LifeWatch AG (SIX Swiss Exchange:
LIFE) today published its audited 2013 Annual Report. The corresponding
press release included some incorrect data. Correct is: revenues of USD
91.06 million (instead of USD 90.77 million), an increase of 13.7% (instead
of 13.3%) compared with the previous year, were achieved. Monitoring
services accounted for the majority of this result with revenues of USD
89.50 million (instead of USD 89.21 million), up 12.5% (instead of 12.2%)
from the year 2012. We enclose an amended press release for your
information.
LifeWatch publishes Annual Report 2013
Neuhausen am Rheinfall, April 30, 2014 - LifeWatch AG (SIX Swiss Exchange:
LIFE) today published its audited 2013 Annual Report. In the year under
review, LifeWatch generated revenues of USD 91.06 million, an increase of
13.7% compared with the previous year. Monitoring services accounted for
the majority of this result with revenues of USD 89.50 million, up 12.5%
from the year 2012. After the Board of Directors conducted an in-depth
analysis of the provisional results for 2013 published on February 27,
2014, it became clear that additional provisions would be required for
2013. In particular, the legal and bad debt provisions had to be augmented,
leading to increased costs of USD 3.03 million before tax effects.
Furthermore, exceptional costs of USD 6.8 million include amongst others
legal and professional services amounting to USD 1.36 million, a one-off
payment to the former CEO Dr. Yacov Geva amounting to USD 1.34 million, a
provision of USD 2 million and a one-off inventory write-off in the amount
of USD 0.22 million.The net result remained positive thanks to a tax credit
of USD 5.44 million, and a net profit of USD 2.9 million or USD 0.22 per
share was achieved.
As previously announced LifeWatch will present the results of its Company
analysis and provide detailed information on its strategy and outlook at a
press conference on May 27, 2014. The Company will also report on the
results for the first quarter of 2014 at the same time.
The 2013 Annual Report can be obtained from the LifeWatch website via the
following link:
http://www.equitystory.com/download/companies/lifewatch/Annual%20Reports/a
nnual-report-2013.pdf. Printed copies of the Annual Report can be ordered
at investor-relations@lifewatch.com.
Key dates:
May 27, 2014 Media conference in Zurich
May 28, 2014 Ordinary General Meeting in Zurich
Inquiries:
LifeWatch AG
c/o Dynamics Group, Philippe Blangey
Telephone: +41 43 268 32 35
E-mail: investor-relations@lifewatch.com
About LifeWatch AG:
LifeWatch AG, headquartered in Neuhausen am Rheinfall and listed on SIX
Swiss Exchange (LIFE), Switzerland, is the leading healthcare technology
and solution company, specializing in advanced telehealth systems and
wireless remote Patient monitoring services. LifeWatch services cater to
individuals, ranging from high-risk and chronically ill patients to
consumers of health and Wellness products. LifeWatch AG has operative
subsidiaries in the United States, in Switzerland and in Israel, and is the
parent company of LifeWatch Services Inc., and LifeWatch Technologies, Ltd.
LifeWatch Services, Inc. is a leading U.S.-based provider of cardiac
monitoring services and home sleep testing of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
(OSA). LifeWatch Technologies Ltd., based in Israel, is a leading developer
and manufacturer of telemedicine products. The company is planning to
introduce the LifeWatch V, an Android-based smartphone with medical sensors
and apps that uses a cloud-based Service platform. For additional
information, please visit www.lifewatch.com.
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This press release includes forward-looking statements. All statements
other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release,
including statements regarding future results of operations and financial
position, the business strategy, and plans and objectives for future
operations, are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "may,"
"will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect" and
similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
LifeWatch AG has based these forward-looking statements largely on current
expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that
it believes may affect the financial condition, results of operations,
business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and
objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are
subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. In light of
these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and
circumstances described may not occur and actual results could differ
materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the
forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based only
on data available to LifeWatch AG at the time of the issue of this press
release. LifeWatch AG does not undertake any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISSUER AND ITS MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF THE ISSUER.
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Language: English
Company: LifeWatch AG
Rundbuckstrasse 6
8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Switzerland
Phone: +41 52 632 00 50
Fax: +41 52 632 00 51
E-mail:
Internet: www.lifewatch.com
ISIN: CH0012815459
Valor: 811189
Listed: Freiverkehr in Berlin, Stuttgart; Frankfurt in Open
Market ; SIX
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