Form 10-K
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-K

 


 

[X]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010

 

Commission file number: 001-15317

 

RESMED INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

98-0152841

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

9001 Spectrum Center Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92123

United States of America

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(858) 836-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

TITLE OF EACH CLASS

Common Stock, $0.004 Par Value

 

Name of each exchange upon which registered

New York Stock Exchange

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act

None

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes [ x ]    No [   ]

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes [   ]    No [ x ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes [ x ]    No [   ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes [   ]    No [   ]

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulations S-K (S 229.405 of this Chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K [   ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer [ x ]    Accelerated filer [   ]    Non-accelerated filer [   ]    Smaller reporting company [   ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [   ]    No [ x ]

 

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of registrant as of December 31, 2009 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), computed by reference to the closing sale price of such stock on the New York Stock Exchange, was approximately $3,867,386,000. All directors, executive officers, and 10% stockholders of registrant are considered affiliates.

 

At August 4, 2010, registrant had 75,683,521 shares of Common Stock, $0.004 par value, issued and outstanding. This number excludes 9,271,768 shares held by the registrant as treasury shares.

 

Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement to be delivered to shareholders in connection with the registrant’s 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed subsequent to the date hereof, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.


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CONTENT S

 


 

          Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements    2

Part I

   Item 1    Business    2
     Item 1A    Risk Factors    19
     Item 1B    Unresolved Staff Comments    28
     Item 2    Properties    28
     Item 3    Legal Proceedings    28
     Item 4    Removed and Reserved    29

Part II

   Item 5    Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities    30
     Item 6    Selected Financial Data    32
     Item 7    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    34
     Item 7A    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market and Business Risks    46
     Item 8    Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data    49
     Item 9    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure    49
     Item 9A    Controls and Procedures    49
     Item 9B    Other Information    52

Part III

   Item 10    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance    53
     Item 11    Executive Compensation    53
     Item 12    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters    53
     Item 13    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence    53
     Item 14    Principal Accounting Fees and Services    53

Part IV

   Item 15    Exhibits and Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules    54
          Signatures    S-1

 

As used in this 10-K, the terms “we”, “us”, “our” and “the Company” refer to ResMed Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, unless otherwise stated.

 

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PART I


 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains or may contain certain forward-looking statements and information that are based on the beliefs of our management as well as estimates and assumptions made by, and information currently available to our management. All statements other than statements regarding historical facts are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “seek,” “will,” “will continue,” “estimate,” “plan,” “future” and other similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements, including, in particular, statements regarding the development and approval of new products and product applications, market expansion, pending litigation, and the development of new markets for our products, such as cardiovascular and stroke markets. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements each of which applies only as of the date of this report. Such forward-looking statements reflect the views of our management at the time such statements are made and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions, including, without limitation, and in addition to those identified in the text surrounding such statements, those identified in Item 1A “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report.

 

In addition, important factors to consider in evaluating such forward-looking statements include changes or developments in social, economic, market, legal or regulatory circumstances, changes in our business or growth strategy or an inability to execute our strategy due to changes in our industry or the economy generally, the emergence of new or growing competitors, the actions or omissions of third parties, including suppliers, customers, competitors and governmental authorities, and various other factors subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to materially differ from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Should any one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or the underlying estimates or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expressed in such forward-looking statements, and there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this report will in fact occur.

 

ITEM 1 BUSINESS

 

General

 

We are a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment for treating, diagnosing, and managing sleep-disordered breathing and other respiratory disorders. Sleep-disordered breathing, or SDB, includes obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, and other respiratory disorders that occur during sleep. When we were formed in 1989, our primary purpose was to commercialize a treatment for OSA developed by Professor Colin Sullivan. This treatment, nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP, was the first successful noninvasive treatment for OSA. CPAP systems deliver pressurized air, typically through a nasal mask, to prevent collapse of the upper airway during sleep.

 

Since the development of CPAP, we have developed a number of innovative products for SDB and other respiratory disorders including airflow generators, diagnostic products, mask systems, headgear and other accessories. Our growth has been fuelled by geographic expansion, increased awareness of respiratory conditions as a significant health concern among physicians and patients, and our research and product development efforts.

 

We employ approximately 3,200 people and sell our products in over 70 countries through a combination of wholly owned subsidiaries and independent distributors.

 

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Our web site address is www.resmed.com. We make our periodic reports, together with any amendments, available on our web site, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file or furnish the reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Information contained on the website is not part of or incorporated into the annual report.

 

Corporate History

 

ResMed Inc., a Delaware corporation, was formed in March 1994 as the ultimate holding company for our Americas, Asia-Pacific and European operating subsidiaries. On June 1, 1995, we completed an initial public offering of common stock and on June 2, 1995 our common stock commenced trading on the NASDAQ National Market. On September 30, 1999 we transferred our principal public listing to the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, trading under the ticker symbol RMD. On November 25, 1999, we established a secondary listing of our common stock via Chess Depositary Instruments, or CDI’s, on the Australian Stock Exchange (now known as the Australian Securities Exchange), or ASX, also under the symbol RMD. Ten CDI’s on the ASX represent one share of our common stock on the NYSE. On July 1, 2002, we converted our ASX listing status from a foreign exempt listing to a full listing.

 

Our Australian subsidiary, ResMed Holdings Limited, was originally organized in 1989 by Dr. Peter Farrell to acquire from Baxter Center for Medical Research Pty Limited, or Baxter, the rights to certain technology relating to CPAP treatment as well as Baxter’s existing CPAP device business. Baxter had sold CPAP devices in Australia since 1988, having acquired the rights to the technology in 1987.

 

Since formation we have acquired a number of operating businesses including:

 

     Date of Acquisition

Dieter W. Priess Medtechnik

   February 7, 1996

Premium Medical SARL

  

June 12, 1996

Certain business assets of Innovmedics Pte Ltd

  

November 1, 1997

Certain business assets of EINAR Egnell AB

  

January 31, 2000

MAP Medizin Technologie GmbH

  

February 16, 2001

Labhardt AG

  

November 15, 2001

Servo Magnetics Inc.

  

May 14, 2002

Certain business assets of John Stark and Associates

  

July 24, 2002

Certain business assets of Respro Medical Company Limited

  

July 2, 2003

Certain business assets of Resprecare BV

  

December 1, 2004

Hoefner Medizintechnik GmbH

  

February 14, 2005

Saime SA

  

May 19, 2005

Pulmomed Medizinisch-Technische Geräte GmbH

  

July 1, 2005

PolarMed Holding AS

  

December 1, 2005

Certain business assets of Western Medical Marketing

  

October 4, 2006

Certain business assets of Respicure Medsys

  

April 30, 2009

Laboratories Narval SA

  

October 1, 2009

 

On October 1, 2009 we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Laboratoires Narval SA. Based in France, Laboratoires Narval manufactures and distributes a mandibular repositioning device (“MRD”) that offers a solution to patients for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (“OSA”), especially for those with mild OSA. With this acquisition, we add another therapy to supplement our existing positive airway pressure-based solutions, providing a broader offering for this patient group.

 

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Segment Information

 

We believe that, given the single market focus of our operations solely in the sleep-disordered breathing sector of the respiratory medicine industry, and the inter-dependence of its products, we operate as a single operating segment. See Note 16 – Segment Information of the Notes to Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8) for financial information regarding segment reporting. Financial information about our revenues from and assets located in foreign countries is also included in the notes to our consolidated financial statements.

 

The Market

 

Sleep is a complex neurological process that includes two distinct states: rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep and non-rapid eye movement, or non-REM, sleep. REM sleep, which is about 20-25% of total sleep experienced by adults, is characterized by a high level of brain activity, bursts of rapid eye movement, increased heart and respiration rates, and paralysis of many muscles. Non-REM sleep is subdivided into four stages that generally parallel sleep depth; stage 1 is the lightest and stage 4 is the deepest.

 

The upper airway has no rigid support and is held open by active contraction of upper airway muscles. Normally, during REM sleep and deeper levels of non-REM sleep, upper airway muscles relax and the airway narrows. Individuals with narrow upper airways or poor muscle tone are prone to temporary collapses of the upper airway during sleep, called apneas, and to near closures of the upper airway called hypopneas. These breathing irregularities result in a lowering of blood oxygen concentration, causing the central nervous system to react to the lack of oxygen or increased carbon dioxide and signaling the body to respond. Typically, the individual subconsciously arouses from sleep, causing the throat muscles to contract, opening the airway. After a few gasping breaths, blood oxygen levels increase and the individual can resume a deeper sleep until the cycle repeats itself. Sufferers of OSA typically experience ten or more such cycles per hour. While these awakenings greatly impair the quality of sleep, the individual is not normally aware of these disruptions. In addition, OSA has recently been recognized as a cause of hypertension and a significant co-morbidity for heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

 

Scientists estimate that one in five adults have some form of obstructive sleep apnea. In the United States alone, this represents approximately 40 million people. Despite the high prevalence of OSA, there is a general lack of awareness of OSA among both the medical community and the general public. It is estimated that less than 10% of those with OSA have been diagnosed or treated. Many healthcare professionals are often unable to diagnose OSA because they are unaware that such non-specific symptoms as excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, hypertension and irritability are characteristic of OSA.

 

While OSA has been diagnosed in a broad cross-section of the population, it is predominant among middle-aged men and those who are obese, smoke, consume alcohol in excess or use muscle-relaxing and pain-killing drugs. A strong association has been discovered between OSA and a number of cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown that SDB is present in approximately 80% of patients with drug-resistant hypertension, approximately 72% of patients with type 2 diabetes and approximately 80% of patients with congestive heart failure. In relation to diabetes, recent studies indicate that SDB is independently associated with glucose intolerance and insulin resistance.

 

Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

 

Sleep-disordered breathing encompasses all physiological processes that cause detrimental breathing patterns during sleep. Manifestations include OSA, central sleep apnea, or CSA, and hypoventilation

 

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syndromes that occur during sleep. Hypoventilation syndromes are generally associated with obesity, chronic obstructive lung disease and neuromuscular disease. OSA is the most common form of SDB.

 

Sleep fragmentation and the loss of the deeper levels of sleep caused by OSA can lead to excessive daytime sleepiness, reduced cognitive function, including memory loss and lack of concentration, depression and irritability. OSA sufferers also experience an increase in heart rate and an elevation of blood pressure during the cycle of apneas. Several studies indicate that the oxygen desaturation, increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure caused by OSA may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality due to angina, stroke and heart attack. Patients with OSA have been shown to have impaired daytime performance in a variety of cognitive functions including problem solving, response speed and visual motor coordination, and studies have linked OSA to increased occurrences of traffic and workplace accidents.

 

Generally, an individual seeking treatment for the symptoms of OSA is referred by a general practitioner to a specialist for further evaluation. The diagnosis of OSA typically requires monitoring the patient during sleep at either a sleep clinic or the patient’s home. During overnight testing, respiratory parameters and sleep patterns may be monitored, along with other vital signs such as heart rate and blood oxygen levels. Simpler tests, using devices such as our Apnealink, or our automatic positive airway pressure devices, monitor airflow during sleep, and use computer programs to analyze airflow patterns. These tests allow sleep clinicians to detect any sleep disturbances such as apneas, hypopneas or subconscious awakenings. We estimate that there are currently around 3,000 sleep clinics in the United States, a substantial portion of which are affiliated with hospitals. The number of sleep clinics has expanded significantly from approximately 100 such facilities in 1985.

 

Existing Therapies

 

Before 1981, the primary treatment for OSA was a tracheotomy, a surgical procedure to cut a hole in the patient’s windpipe to create a channel for airflow. Most recently, alternative treatments have involved either uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, or UPPP, in which surgery is performed on the upper airway to remove excess tissue and to streamline the shape of the airway, implanting a device to add support to the soft palate, or mandibular advancement, in which the lower jaw is moved forward to widen the patient’s airway. UPPP alone has a poor success rate; however, when performed in conjunction with multi-stage upper airway surgical procedures, a greater success rate has been claimed. These combined procedures, performed by highly specialized surgeons, are expensive and involve prolonged and often painful recovery periods.

 

CPAP, by contrast, is a non-invasive means of treating OSA. CPAP was first used as a treatment for OSA in 1980 by Dr. Colin Sullivan, the past Chairman of our Medical Advisory Board. CPAP systems were commercialized for treatment of OSA in the United States in the mid 1980’s. Today, use of CPAP is generally acknowledged as the most effective and least invasive therapy for managing OSA.

 

During CPAP treatment, a patient sleeps with a nasal interface connected to a small portable airflow generator that delivers room air at a positive pressure. The patient breathes in air from the flow generator and breathes out through an exhaust port in the interface. Continuous air pressure applied in this manner acts as a pneumatic splint to keep the upper airway open and unobstructed. Interfaces include nasal masks and nasal pillows. Sometimes, when a patient leaks air through their mouth, a full-face mask may need to be used, rather than a nasal interface.

 

CPAP is not a cure and therefore, must be used on a nightly basis as long as treatment is required. Patient compliance has been a major factor in the efficacy of CPAP treatment. Early generations of CPAP units provided limited patient comfort and convenience. Patients experienced soreness from the

 

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repeated use of nasal masks and had difficulty falling asleep with the CPAP device operating at the prescribed pressure. In more recent years, product innovations to improve patient comfort and compliance have been developed. These include more comfortable patient interface systems; delay timers that gradually raise air pressure allowing the patient to fall asleep more easily; bilevel air flow generators, including Variable Positive Airway Pressure, or VPAP systems, which provide different air pressures for inhalation and exhalation; heated humidification systems to make the airflow more comfortable; and autotitration devices that reduce the average pressure delivered during the night.

 

Business Strategy

 

We believe that the SDB market will continue to grow in the future due to a number of factors including increasing awareness of OSA, improved understanding of the role of SDB treatment in the management of cardiac, neurologic, metabolic and related disorders, and an increase in home-based diagnosis. Our strategy for expanding our business operations and capitalizing on the growth of the SDB market consists of the following key elements:

 

Continue Product Development and Innovation.    We are committed to ongoing innovation in developing products for the diagnosis and treatment of SDB. We have been a leading innovator of products designed to more effectively treat SDB, increase patient comfort and encourage compliance with prescribed therapy. For example, in 1999 we introduced the Mirage Full Face Mask. This mask conforms to the patient’s facial contours, creating a more comfortable and better seal. In 2005, we introduced the S8 range of CPAP, a small flow generator with optional integrated humidification. In 2007, we introduced the Mirage Quattro, a full face mask that offers dual-wall cushion with spring air technology which accommodates movement during sleep, and the Mirage Liberty, which combines our nasal pillow technology in a full face mask product with a minimalist design. In 2008, we launched several new patient interfaces including the Mirage Micro, a new generation nasal mask with a microfit dial and the Swift LT which offers a pillow system for additional support and comfort. In 2008, we also launched an updated version of our S8 flow generator and the VPAP Auto, a new bi-level device incorporating our new motor technology including the easy-breathe waveform. In 2009, we launched Activa LT and the Swift LT for Her, which was the first nasal pillow product released that is designed and marketed specifically for female patients. In 2010, we launched the ApneaLink™ Plus, our type 3 device for home sleep testing, the Swift™ FX mask, the Mirage™ SoftGel mask and the S9 AutoSet and Elite range of flow generator products. We believe that continued product development and innovation are key factors to our ongoing success. Approximately 11% of our employees are devoted to research and development activities. In fiscal year 2010, we invested $75.2 million, or 7% of our revenues, in research and development.

 

Expand Geographic Presence.    We market our products in over 70 countries to sleep clinics, home healthcare dealers and third party payers. We intend to increase our sales and marketing efforts in our principal markets, as well as expand the depth of our presence in other geographic regions.

 

Increase Public and Clinical Awareness.    We intend to continue to expand our existing promotional activities to increase awareness of SDB and our treatment alternatives. These promotional activities target the population with predisposition to SDB as well as specialists, such as cardiologists, neurologists and pulmonologists. In addition, we also target special interest groups, including the National Stroke Association, the American Heart Association and the National Sleep Foundation. In concert with another industry participant we are sponsoring educational programs targeted at the primary care physician community, which should further enlighten both doctors and patients about the relationship between sleep-disordered breathing/obstructive sleep apnea and co-morbidities such as cardiac disease, diabetes, hypertension and obesity. The programs should also support our efforts to inform the community of the dangers of sleep apnea with regard to occupational health and safety, especially in the transport industry.

 

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During fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, we donated $3.0 million, $3.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively, to the ResMed Foundation in the United States, and the ResMed Foundation in Australia, to further enhance research and awareness of SDB. The contributions to the Foundations reflect ResMed’s commitment to medical research into sleep-disordered breathing, particularly the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

 

Expand into New Clinical Applications.    We continually seek to identify new applications of our technology for significant unmet medical needs. Studies have established a clinical association between OSA and both stroke and congestive heart failure, and have recognized SDB as a cause of hypertension or high blood pressure. Research also indicates that SDB is independently associated with glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. We have developed a device for the treatment of Cheyne-Stokes breathing in patients with congestive heart failure. In addition, we maintain close working relationships with a number of prominent physicians to explore new medical applications for our products and technology. In 2007, we received Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, clearance and launched a new product in the United States for the treatment of respiratory insufficiency due to central sleep apnea, mixed apnea and periodic breathing, called the Adapt SV. The Adapt SV uses a technology known as adaptive servo-ventilation and was first made available to a select group of U.S. key opinion leader sites beginning in the third quarter of fiscal year 2006. Adapt SV utilizes an advanced algorithm to calculate a patient-specific minute ventilation target and automatically adjusts pressure support to maintain the target. We believe this technology has allowed physicians to successfully treat complex breathing disorders in some patients who had previously tried and failed traditional positive airway pressure therapy.

 

Leverage the Experience of our Management Team.    Our senior management team has extensive experience in the medical device industry in general, and in the field of SDB in particular. We intend to continue to leverage the experience and expertise of these individuals to maintain our innovative approach to the development of products and increase awareness of the serious medical problems caused by SDB.

 

Products

 

Our portfolio of products for the treatment of OSA and other forms of SDB includes airflow generators, diagnostic products, mask systems, headgear and other accessories.

 

Air Flow Generators

 

We produce CPAP, VPAP and AutoSet systems for the titration and treatment of SDB. The flow generator systems deliver positive airway pressure through a patient interface, either a small nasal mask, nasal pillows system, or full-face mask.

 

Our VPAP units deliver ultra-quiet, comfortable bilevel therapy. There are two preset pressures: a higher pressure as the patient breathes in, and a lower pressure as the patient breathes out. Breathing out against a lower pressure makes treatment more comfortable, particularly for patients who need high pressure levels or for those with impaired breathing ability.

 

AutoSet systems are based on a proprietary technology to monitor breathing and can also be used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of OSA. CPAP and VPAP flow generators together accounted for approximately 58%, 58% and 50% of our net revenues in fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

With the acquisition of ResMed Paris SAS, previously Saime SA, in May 2005, we increased our presence in the European homecare ventilation market. The VS and Elisée range of products are

 

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sophisticated, yet easy to use for physicians, clinicians and patients. We believe these devices compliment our VPAP III, VPAP Adapt SV and Autoset CS2 for patients who need ventilatory assistance.

 

The tables below provide a selection of products, as known by our trademarks, which have been released during the last five years.

 

CONTINUOUS
POSITIVE AIRWAY
PRESSURE PRODUCTS
   DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   
C-Series Tango    An entry level CPAP device with optional humidification.    March 2007
   
ResMed S8 Series II    A small CPAP device with enhanced feature set to the original S8 Series, with improved patient therapy comfort. The device has an optional integrated humidifier.    April 2008
   
S8 Elite II (U.S.)    A small CPAP device with enhanced feature set to the original S8 Elite, with further improved patient therapy comfort. The device has an optional integrated humidifier.    April 2008
   
S8 Escape II (U.S.)    A small CPAP device with enhanced feature set to the original S8 Escape, with further improved patient therapy comfort. The device has an optional integrated humidifier.    June 2008
   
S8 Escape (Lightweight) II (ROW, ex Japan)    A small CPAP device with enhanced feature set to the original S8 Escape (Lightweight), with further improved patient therapy comfort. The device has an optional integrated humidifier.    September 2008
   
S9 Elite    Premium level CPAP device in ResMed’s sleek, compact S9 Series. Features Enhanced Easy-Breathe motor, EPR and detailed data options. The device also has an optional integrated humidifier (H5i), ClimateLine heated tube and the small, lightweight SlimLine tube.    February 2010

 

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VARIABLE
POSITIVE AIRWAY
PRESSURE PRODUCTS
   DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   
VPAP Adapt SV    The newest and most highly evolved bilevel device which uses adaptive servo-ventilation technology to treat patients with central sleep apnea, mixed apnea and periodic breathing.    March 2006
   
VPAP Malibu    Auto-adjusting bilevel device utilizing the smooth pressure waveform of the VPAP Adapt SV to achieve ultimate comfort for non-compliant CPAP users.    April 2007
   
VPAP Auto    Auto-bilevel device on the compact S8 platform utilizing the easy-breathe waveform and Autoset algorithms.    January 2008
   
VPAP Adapt SV – Enhanced    Revised VPAP Adapt SV increasing pressure range from 4-20 cmH2O to 4-25 cmH2O and AHI resporting.    February 2008
   
VPAP ST    Small compact Bi-level ST device in an S8 box with VAuto for U.S.    June 2008
   
VPAP Auto 25    Small compact Bi-level ST device in an S8 box with VAuto for U.S.    June 2008
   
VPAP III STA with QuickNav    An upgraded Bi-level device with alarm history, instant efficacy data and a large screen.    July 2008
   
VPAP S / VPAP IV    Bi-level device that provides S and CPAP modes with the pressure up to 25 cmH2O in a compact and convenient S8 design.    September 2008
   
VPAP IV ST#    Small compact Bi-level ST device in an S8 box with VAuto for Europe.    September 2008
   
S8 Auto 25    Bi-level device that provides the Easy-Breathe wave on the AutoSet algorithm and the pressure up to 25cm H2O in a compact and convenient S8 design.    October 2008
   
VPAP Tx Lab System    VPAP Tx therapy device features all ResMed’s sleep therapy modes. Tx Link connection module relays signals from the device to PSG equipment. The system is controlled through the user-friendly EasyCare Tx titration software.    March 2010

 

# Sold outside United States only

 

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AUTOMATIC
POSITIVE  AIRWAY
PRESSURE PRODUCTS
   DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   
S8 Autoset II (ROW, ex Japan)    Premium auto-adjusting device in ResMed’s S8 Series II range, with improved patient therapy comfort. The device has an optional integrated humidifier.    September 2007
   
S8 Autoset II (U.S.)    Premium auto-adjusting device in ResMed’s S8 Series II range, with further improved patient therapy comfort. The device has an optional integrated humidifier.    April 2008
   
S9 AutoSet    Premium APAP device in ResMed’s sleek, compact S9 Series. Features Enhanced AutoSet (with Central Sleep Apnea Detection), Enhanced Easy-Breathe motor, EPR and detailed data options. The device also has, an optional integrated humidifier (H5i), ClimateLine heated tube and the small, lightweight SlimLine tube.    February 2010

 

VENTILATION PRODUCTS    DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   
Elisée 370*#    Ventilator for use in Intensive Care Unit combining all conventional ventilation modes, diagnostic functions with external monitoring interface for ventilation loops.    September 2004
   
Elisée 250*#    Ventilator for use in transport and emergency situations.    April 2005
   

Elisée 150*# (Lyon)

   New software launch V2.50 incorporating CPAP mode and additional flexibility in settings. For example presetting 2 programs in both invasive and non-invasive.    November 2008
   
VS III *#    Pressure support and volume ventilator for invasive and non-invasive purposes so it can be used from the hospital to the home. Launched in France and Germany.    December 2008

 

* Not cleared for marketing in the United States

# Sold outside United States only

 

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Masks, Accessories, Motors and Diagnostic Products

 

Masks, accessories, motors and diagnostic products together accounted for approximately 42%, 42% and 50% of our net revenues in fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

Mask Systems and Diagnostic Products

 

Mask systems are one of the most important elements of SDB treatment systems. Masks are a primary determinant of patient comfort and as such may drive or impede patient compliance with therapy. We have been a consistent innovator in masks, improving patient comfort while minimizing size and weight.

 

MASK PRODUCTS    DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   
Ultra Mirage II    Advanced version of the Ultra Mirage Nasal System with improved comfort and ease of fit through enhanced forehead pads and support.    July 2005
   
Meridian Nasal Mask    A value line nasal mask that is simple yet comfortable.    February 2006
   
Mirage Swift II    Improved design to reduce noise and airflow pattern.    April 2007
   
Mirage Quattro    ResMed’s fourth generation full face mask, delivering an individualized fit for over 95% of users.    April 2007
   
Mirage Liberty    A full face mask that seals individually at the mouth and nose. With less skin contact and an open field of vision, this unobtrusive mask feels light on the face.    May 2007
   
Hospital NV Full Face Mask    Non-vented version of hospital Full Face Mask designed for hospital ventilation    October 2007
   
Micro Mirage    Nasal mask equipped with Mircofit dial for personalized fit    February 2008
   
Swift LT    Nasal mask offering pillow system for additional support and stability    June 2008
   
Activa LT    Nasal mask including Active Cell Technology in a lightweight version to help mitigate leak and optimize patient comfort    October 2008
   
Swift LT for Her    Nasal mask offering pillows systems with female specific design features    November 2008
   
Swift FX    Fourth generation nasal pillows system offering a fully flexible design for comfort and performance    September 2009
   
Mirage SoftGel    Nasal mask offering a gel cushion, interchangeable with the Activa LT system to improve choice and comfort    October 2009

 

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We market sleep recorders for the diagnosis and titration of SDB in sleep clinics and hospitals. These diagnostic systems record relevant respiratory and sleep data, which can be analyzed by a sleep specialist or physician who can then tailor an appropriate OSA treatment regimen for the patient.

 

DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS    DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

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INTRODUCTION

   
ApneaLink + Oximetry    A portable Sleep Apnea screening device with oximetry measurement    June 2007
   
ApneaLink Plus (U.S.)    A portable Sleep Apnea screening device with oximetry measurement and respiratory effort measurement    June 2009

 

Accessories and Other Products

 

To assist those professionals diagnosing or managing the treatment of patients there are data communications and control products such as the ResLink, ResControl, ResControl II, TxControl, ResScan and ResTraxx modules that facilitate the transfer of data and other information to and from the flow generators. To enhance patient comfort, convenience and compliance, we market a variety of other products and accessories. These products include humidifiers, such as the HumidAire, H2i and H3i, which connect directly with the CPAP, VPAP and AutoSet flow generators to humidify and heat the air delivered to the patient. Their use helps prevent the drying of nasal passages that can cause discomfort. Other optional accessories include cold passover humidifiers, carry bags and breathing circuits.

 

DATA / PATIENT

MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS

   DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   

ResScan v3.6

   Support for VPAP Auto 25, VPAP ST, VPAP S devices; plus ability to export patient files to csv format; option to switch between hPa and cmH2O units of measurement; patient list display improvements.    July 2008
   

ResScan v3.7

   Support for S8 Auto 25, S8 Escape II (ROW), S8 AutoSet II w/EPR (ROW), S8 Escape II Auto devices; support for Vista Home Premium OS; support for Japanese OS; enhancements to Quick Start feature.    September 2008
   

ResTraxx v13

   Support for using the GSM network for wireless communication between ResMed Data Centre(“RDC”) and S8 AutoSet II, S8 Elite II, VPAP- ST, VPAP Auto, VPAP Auto 25 & VPAP S flow generators. S8 ResTraxx Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“GSM”) module released.    October 2008

 

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DATA / PATIENT

MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS

   DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

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INTRODUCTION

   

ResTraxx v14

   Support for VPAP S devices; enhancements to compliance reports to show CMS guidelines compliance; ability to generate compliance report directly by running a script on the database for a given organization as a csv file.    May 2009
   

ResTraxx v15

   Addition of S9 Elite and AutoSet support to ResMed’s web-based compliance monitoring system. Features exception reporting – the smart way to manage multiple patients – and extensive GSM coverage.    April 2010
   

ResTraxx v16

   ResMed’s web-based compliance monitoring system becomes more convenient with the addition of single sign-on for physicians. With a single log-in, physician’s can now review all their assigned patients.    May 2010

 

Product Development and Clinical Trials

 

We have a strong track record in innovation in the sleep market. In 1989, we introduced our first CPAP device. Since then we have been committed to an ongoing program of product advancement and development. Currently, our product development efforts are focused on not only improving our current product offerings, but also expanding into new product applications.

 

In 1999, we introduced the AutoSet T flow generator, an autotitrating device that adapts to the patient’s breathing patterns to effectively prevent apneas. In 2001, we introduced our next generation autotitrating device, the AutoSet Spirit. The AutoSet Spirit is an autotitrating modular device with optional integrated humidifier. In 2003, we introduced the Activa nasal mask using our patented Active Cushion Technology. In 2004, we launched our Mirage Swift mask, a light and unobtrusive nasal pillows mask system. Also, in 2004 we launched an improved AutoSet CS 2 (outside the United States only) to treat congestive heart failure patients with significant central sleep apnea. In 2006, we launched the Adapt SV within the United States. This product is for the treatment of respiratory insufficiency due to central sleep apnea, mixed apnea and periodic breathing and uses a technology which we call adaptive servo-ventilation.

 

We continually seek to identify new applications of our technology for significant unmet medical needs. SDB is associated with a number of symptoms beyond excessive daytime sleepiness and irritability. Recent studies have established a clinical association between SDB and hypertension, stroke, congestive heart failure and diabetes. We support clinical trials in the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland and Australia to develop new clinical applications for our technology.

 

We consult with physicians at major sleep centers throughout the world to identify technological trends in the treatment of SDB. New product ideas are also identified by our marketing staff, direct sales force, network of distributors, manufacturers’ representatives, customers and patients. Typically, our internal development staff then develops these ideas, where appropriate, into new products.

 

In fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008 we invested $75.2 million, $63.1 million and $60.5 million, respectively, on research and development.

 

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Sales and Marketing

 

We currently market our products in over 70 countries using a network of distributors, independent manufacturers’ representatives and our direct sales force. We attempt to tailor our marketing approach to each national market, based on regional awareness of SDB as a health problem, physician referral patterns, consumer preferences and local reimbursement policies. See Note 16 – Segment Information of the Notes to Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8) for financial information about our geographic areas.

 

North America and Latin America.    Our products are typically purchased by a home healthcare dealer who then sells the products to the patient. The decision to purchase our products, as opposed to those of our competitors, is made or influenced by one or more of the following individuals or organizations: the prescribing physician and his or her staff; the home healthcare dealer; the insurer and the patient. In the United States, our sales and marketing activities are conducted through a field sales organization made up of regional territory representatives, program development specialists and regional sales directors. Our U.S. field sales organization markets and sells products to home healthcare dealer branch locations throughout the United States.

 

We also market our products directly to sleep clinics. Patients who are diagnosed with OSA and prescribed CPAP treatment are typically referred by the diagnosing sleep clinic to a home healthcare dealer to fill the prescription. The home healthcare dealer, in consultation with the referring physician, will assist the patient in selecting the equipment, fit the patient with the appropriate mask and set the flow generator pressure to the prescribed level.

 

Sales in North and Latin America accounted for 54%, 54% and 49% of our net revenues for fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

Europe.    We market our products in most major European countries. We have wholly-owned subsidiaries in Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. We use independent distributors to sell our products in other areas of Europe. Distributors are selected in each country based on their knowledge of respiratory medicine and a commitment to SDB therapy. In each country in which we sell our products direct, a local senior manager is responsible for direct national sales. In many countries in Europe, we sell our products to home healthcare dealers who then sell the products to the patients. In Germany, we also operate a home healthcare company, in which we provide products and services directly to patients, and receive reimbursement directly from third party payers.

 

Sales in Europe accounted for 37%, 38% and 43% of our total net revenues for fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

Asia Pacific.    We have wholly–owned subsidiaries in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, China and India. We use a combination of our direct sales force and independent distributors to sell our products in Asia Pacific. Sales in Asia Pacific and the rest of the world accounted for 9%, 8% and 8% of our total net revenues for the fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

Other Marketing Efforts.    We continue to pursue other suitable opportunities with professional and healthcare associations to raise awareness of the co-morbidity of SDB in cardiovascular disease patients, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension and stroke. We also continue to work to raise awareness of SDB in diabetes. Current research is increasingly showing an independent association between OSA and type 2 diabetes. Accordingly, we initiated a study investigating the prevalence of OSA in the type 2 diabetic population. Due to the high prevalence of the SDB and type 2 diabetes, we are now actively supporting the American Association of Diabetes Educators and are in the process of setting up further initiatives to develop the SDB market in the

 

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diabetic population. ResMed is also reaching out to diabetes patients. Through our partnership with the American Diabetes Association, a sleep laboratory is now present at every Diabetes Expo meeting where patients have the opportunity to learn about diabetes self-management.

 

In June 2008, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) released a statement on SDB and type 2 diabetes. The IDF Taskforce on Epidemiology and Prevention strongly recommended that health professionals working in both type 2 diabetes and SDB adopt clinical practices to ensure that a patient presenting with one condition is considered for the other. Furthermore, the IDF recommended that people with type 2 diabetes should be screened for OSA particularly when they present classical symptoms such as witnessed apneas, heavy snoring or daytime sleepiness and poor workplace performance.

 

In September 2008, the European Society of Cardiologists published guidelines for the treatment of acute and chronic heart failure. The guidelines noted that patients with symptomatic heart failure frequently have sleep-related disorders (central or obstructive sleep apnea) and recommended treatment with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP, for patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. We believe that the increasing awareness among the co-morbidity specialists supports the efforts and investment we are making in new markets, including diabetes and cardiology.

 

Manufacturing

 

Our principal manufacturing facility is located in Sydney, Australia and comprises a 155,000 square foot manufacturing facility. Our manufacturing operations consist primarily of assembly and testing of our flow generators, masks and accessories. Of the numerous raw materials, parts and components purchased for assembly of our therapeutic and diagnostic sleep disorder products, most are off-the-shelf items available from multiple vendors. We generally manufacture to our internal sales forecasts and fill orders as received. Over the last few years, the manufacturing processes have been transformed along lean manufacturing guidelines to flow lines staffed by dedicated teams. Each team is responsible for the manufacture and quality of their product group and decisions are based on performance and quality measures, including customer feedback.

 

We have a 32,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Singapore to complement the Sydney manufacturing site. The plant commenced with the assembly of masks but now has a flow generator assembly line and an electric motor assembly line.

 

We have a 43,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Paris, France. This facility is accredited to ISO 13485 and is primarily responsible for the assembly of mechanical ventilators and associated accessories.

 

We also manufacture high-quality electric motors for our flow generator devices at the ResMed Motor Technologies Inc. facility which comprises a 72,000 square foot facility at Chatsworth, California.

 

Our quality management system is based upon the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations for Medical Devices and the Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC). Our Sydney, Australia and San Diego, California and Singapore facilities are each accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. These three sites have third party audits conducted by the ISO certification bodies at regular intervals.

 

Legislation Affecting Reimbursement, Taxes

 

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payers. Outside Germany, although we do not generally receive payments for our products directly from these payers, our success in major markets is dependent upon the ability of patients to obtain adequate reimbursement for our products.

 

In the United States, our products are purchased primarily by home healthcare dealers, hospitals or sleep clinics, which then invoice third-party payers directly for reimbursement. Domestic third-party payers include Medicare, Medicaid and corporate health insurance plans. These payers may deny reimbursement if they determine that a device is not used in accordance with cost-effective treatment methods, or is experimental, unnecessary or inappropriate. The long-term trend towards managed healthcare, or legislative proposals to reform healthcare, could control or significantly influence the purchase of healthcare services and products and could result in lower prices for our products. In some foreign markets, such as Spain, France and Germany, government reimbursement is currently available for purchase or rental of our products, however, subject to constraints such as price controls or unit sales limitations. In Australia and in some other foreign markets, there is currently limited or no reimbursement for devices that treat OSA.

 

Recent United States legislation contains provisions that negatively impact reimbursement to our customers for their sale or rental of products that we provide. These laws, each of which has been signed into law, include the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act (collectively, the PPACA), Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, (MIPPA) Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA), and the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA).

 

The MMA reduced payment amounts for five categories of covered home medical equipment items beginning in 2005, froze payment amounts for certain items through 2007, established a competitive acquisition program and implemented quality standards and accreditation requirements for HME suppliers.

 

The DRA capped the Medicare rental period for certain capped rental items, including CPAP devices, at 13 months of continuous use, after which time title of the equipment would transfer to the beneficiary.

 

MIPPA retroactively delayed the implementation of competitive bidding for eighteen months and decreased the 2009 fee schedule payment amounts by 9.5 percent for product categories included in competitive bidding. Because the annual update factor for 2010 was 0 percent, the 2009 fee schedule payment rates remain effective for 2010.

 

The PPACA, among other things, imposes a deductible excise tax equal to 2.3 percent of the price for which medical devices are sold in the United States on any entity that manufactures or imports medical devices, with limited exceptions, beginning in 2013; new face to face encounter requirements for durable medical equipment and home health services; and a requirement that by 2016, the competitive bidding process must be nationalized or prices in non-competitive bidding areas must be adjusted to match competitive bidding prices.

 

We cannot predict the impact that any federal legislation enacted in the future will have on our revenues, profit margins, profitability, operating cash flows and results of operations. While our product line in the United States does not include oxygen and oxygen related equipment, reductions in reimbursement levels for oxygen could indirectly impact us.

 

Even though we do not submit claims or bill governmental programs and other third-party payers directly for reimbursement for our products sold in the United States, we are still subject to laws and regulations relating to governmental programs, and any violation of these laws and regulations could result in civil and criminal penalties, including fines. In particular, the federal Anti-Kickback Law prohibits persons from knowingly and willfully soliciting, receiving, offering or providing

 

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remuneration, directly or indirectly, to induce either the referral of an individual, or the furnishing, recommending or arranging for a good or service, for which payment may be made under a Federal healthcare program such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The government has interpreted this law broadly to apply to the marketing and sales activities of manufacturers and distributors like us. Many states have adopted laws similar to the federal Anti-Kickback Law. We are also subject to other federal and state fraud laws applicable to payment from any third-party payer. These laws prohibit persons from knowingly and willfully filing false claims or executing a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program, including private third-party payers. These laws may apply to manufacturers and distributors who provide information on coverage, coding and reimbursement of their products to persons who bill third-party payers. We continuously strive to comply with these laws and believe that our arrangements do not violate these laws. Liability may still arise from the intentions or actions of the parties with whom we do business or from a different governmental agency interpretation of the laws.

 

Service and Warranty

 

We generally offer one-year and two-year limited warranties on our flow generator products. Warranties on mask systems are for 90 days. In most markets, we rely on our distributors to repair our products with parts supplied by us. In the United States, home healthcare dealers generally arrange shipment of products to our San Diego facility for repair.

 

We receive returns of our products from the field for various reasons. We believe that the level of returns experienced to date is consistent with levels typically experienced by manufacturers of similar devices. We provide for warranties and returns based on historical data.

 

Competition

 

The markets for our products are highly competitive. We believe that the principal competitive factors in all of our markets are product features, reliability and price. Customer support, reputation and efficient distribution are also important factors.

 

We compete on a market-by-market basis with various companies, some of which have greater financial, research, manufacturing and marketing resources than us. In the United States, our principal market, Philips BV, who acquired Respironics Inc., a previous competitor; DeVilbiss, a division of Sunrise Medical Inc.; Nellcor Puritan Bennett, a division of Covidien Ltd.; and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited are the primary competitors for our products. Our principal international competitors are also Philips BV, DeVilbiss, and Nellcor Puritan Bennett, as well as regional manufacturers. The disparity between our resources and those of our competitors may increase as a result of the trend towards consolidation in the healthcare industry. In addition, our products compete with surgical procedures and dental appliances designed to treat OSA and other SDB related respiratory conditions. The development of new or innovative procedures or devices by others could result in our products becoming obsolete or noncompetitive, which would harm our revenues and financial condition.

 

Any product developed by us that gains regulatory clearance will have to compete for market acceptance and market share. An important factor in such competition may be the timing of market introduction of competitive products. Accordingly, the relative speed with which we can develop products, complete clinical testing and regulatory clearance processes and supply commercial quantities of the product to the market are important competitive factors. In addition, our ability to compete will continue to be dependent on the extent to which we are successful in protecting our patents and other intellectual property.

 

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Patents and Proprietary Rights and Related Litigation

 

Through our subsidiaries ResMed Limited, MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH, ResMed Motor Technologies Inc. and ResMed Paris SAS, we own or have licensed rights to approximately 450 issued United States patents (including approximately 200 design patents) and approximately 550 issued foreign patents. In addition, there are approximately 400 pending United States patent applications (including approximately 80 design patent applications), approximately 800 pending foreign patent applications, approximately 1,000 registered foreign designs and approximately 30 pending foreign designs. Some of these patents, patent applications and designs relate to significant aspects and features of our products.

 

Of our patents, 31 United States patents and 59 foreign patents are due to expire in the next five years, with 18 foreign patents due to expire in 2011, 11 in 2012, 3 in 2013, 5 in 2014, and 32 in 2015; and with 4 United States patents due to expire in 2011, 2 United States patents in 2013, 6 United States patents in 2014, and 19 United States patents in 2015. We believe that the expiration of these patents will not have a material adverse impact on our competitive position. We rely on a combination of patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks and non-disclosure agreements to protect our proprietary technology and rights.

 

Litigation may be necessary to enforce patents issued to us, to protect our rights, or to defend third-party claims of infringement by us of the proprietary rights of others. For example, we are currently appealing the decision of a court in Germany that entered judgment in favor of certain plaintiffs that had claimed they should be listed as co-inventors on two of our German patent applications. The defense and prosecution of patent claims, including these pending claims, as well as participation in other inter-party proceedings, can be expensive and time consuming, even in those instances in which the outcome is favorable to us. Patent laws regarding the enforceability of patents vary from country to country. Therefore, there can be no assurance that patent issues will be uniformly resolved, or that local laws will provide us with consistent rights and benefits.

 

Government Regulations

 

Our products are subject to extensive regulation particularly as to safety, efficacy and adherence to FDA Quality System Regulation, and related manufacturing standards. Medical device products are subject to rigorous FDA and other governmental agency regulations in the United States and similar regulations of foreign agencies abroad. The FDA regulates the introduction, manufacture, advertising, labeling, packaging, marketing, distribution and record keeping for such products, in order to ensure that medical products distributed in the United States are safe and effective for their intended use. In addition, the FDA is authorized to establish special controls to provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of most devices. Non-compliance with applicable requirements can result in import detentions, fines, civil penalties, injunctions, suspensions or losses of regulatory approvals, recall or seizure of products, operating restrictions, refusal of the government to approve product export applications or allow us to enter into supply contracts, and criminal prosecution.

 

The FDA requires that a manufacturer introducing a new medical device or a new indication for use of an existing medical device obtain either a Section 510(k) premarket notification clearance or a premarket approval, or PMA, before introducing it into the U.S. market. Our products currently marketed in the United States are marketed in reliance on 510(k) pre-marketing clearances as either Class I or Class II devices. The process of obtaining a Section 510(k) clearance generally requires the submission of performance data and often clinical data, which in some cases can be extensive, to demonstrate that the device is “substantially equivalent” to a device that was on the market before 1976 or to a device that has been found by the FDA to be “substantially equivalent” to such a pre-1976 device. As a result, FDA clearance requirements may extend the development process for a

 

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considerable length of time. In addition, in some cases, the FDA may require additional review by an advisory panel, which can further lengthen the process. The PMA process, which is reserved for new devices that are not substantially equivalent to any predicate device and for high-risk devices or those that are used to support or sustain human life, may take several years and requires the submission of extensive performance and clinical information.

 

As a medical device manufacturer, all of our domestic and Australian manufacturing facilities are subject to inspection on a routine basis by the FDA. We believe that our design, manufacturing and quality control procedures are in compliance with the FDA’s regulatory requirements.

 

Sales of medical devices outside the United States are subject to regulatory requirements that vary widely from country to country. Approval for sale of our medical devices in Europe is through the CE mark process. Where appropriate, our products are CE marked to the European Union’s Medical Device Directive. Under the CE marketing scheme, our products are classified as either Class I or Class II. Our devices are listed in Australia with the Therapeutic Goods Administration, or TGA, and in Canada with Health Canada.

 

Employees

 

As of June 30, 2010, we had approximately 3,200 employees or full time consultants, of which approximately 1,300 persons were employed in warehousing and manufacturing, 400 in research and development and 1,500 in sales, marketing and administration. Of our employees and consultants, approximately, 1,300 were located in Australia, 700 in North and South America, 1,000 in Europe and 200 in Asia.

 

We believe that the success of our business will depend, in part, on our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. None of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We believe that our relationship with our employees is good.

 

During 2009-10, the Bella Vista Campus continued its commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees, contractors and visitors. This commitment is underpinned by an OHS policy with its focus to systematically eliminate hazards and statement of objectives as guidance. The Occupational Health and Safety Management System further integrated with the Quality Management System, developing in maturity and ensuring compliance with local legislative requirements. The introduction of Positive Performance Indicators in 2009 continues to drive OHS continuous improvement and for the third consecutive year the Bella Vista Campus has achieved a significant reduction in the rate of injury.

 

ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS

 

Before deciding to purchase, hold or sell our common stock, you should carefully consider the risks described below in addition to the other cautionary statements and risks described elsewhere, and the other information contained, in this Report and in our other filings with the SEC, including our subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business. If any of these known or unknown risks or uncertainties actually occurs with material adverse effects on us, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be seriously harmed. In that event, the market price for our common stock will likely decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

 

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product improvements and evolving technology. Our ability to compete successfully depends, in part, on our ability to develop, manufacture and market innovative new products. The development of innovative new products by our competitors or the discovery of alternative treatments or potential cures for the conditions that our products treat could make our products noncompetitive or obsolete. Current competitors, new entrants, academics, and others are trying to develop new devices, alternative treatments or cures, and pharmaceutical solutions to the conditions our products treat.

 

Additionally, some of our competitors have greater financial, research and development, manufacturing and marketing resources than we do. The past several years have seen a trend towards consolidation in the healthcare industry and in the markets for our products. Industry consolidation could result in greater competition if our competitors combine their resources or if our competitors are acquired by other companies with greater resources than ours. This competition could increase pressure on us to reduce the selling prices of our products or could cause us to increase our spending on research and development and sales and marketing. If we are unable to develop innovative new products, maintain competitive pricing, and offer products that consumers perceive to be as reliable as those of our competitors, our sales or gross margins could decrease which would harm our business.

 

Our business depends on our ability to market effectively to dealers of home healthcare products and sleep clinics.    We market our products primarily to home healthcare dealers and to sleep clinics that diagnose OSA and other sleep disorders. We believe that home healthcare dealers and sleep clinics play a significant role in determining which brand of product a patient will use. The success of our business depends on our ability to market effectively to home healthcare dealers and sleep clinics to ensure that our products are properly marketed and sold by these third parties.

 

We have limited resources to market to approximately the 3,000 U.S. sleep clinics and the more than 6,000 home healthcare dealer branch locations, most of which use, sell or recommend several brands of products. In addition, home healthcare dealers have experienced price pressures as government and third-party reimbursement has declined for home healthcare products, and home healthcare dealers are requiring price discounts and longer periods of time to pay for products purchased from us. We cannot assure you that sleep clinic physicians will continue to prescribe our products, or that home healthcare dealers or patients will not substitute competing products when a prescription specifying our products has been written.

 

We have expanded our marketing activities to target the population with a predisposition to sleep-disordered breathing as well as primary care physicians and various medical specialists. We cannot assure you that these marketing efforts will be successful in increasing awareness or sales of our products.

 

Any inability to market effectively our products outside the United States could impact our profitability.    Approximately half our revenues are generated outside the United States, in over 70 different countries. Many of these countries have unique regulatory, medical and business environments, which may adversely impact our ability to market our products. If we are unable to market effectively our products outside the United States, our overall financial performance could decline.

 

Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could result in declines in our reported sales and earnings.    Since our international sales and a significant portion of our manufacturing costs are denominated in local currencies and not in U.S. dollars, our reported sales and earnings are subject to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. We had foreign currency transaction losses in recent periods and may have further losses in the future. We expect that international sales will continue to be a significant portion of our business and that a significant portion of our manufacturing costs and research and development costs will continue to be denominated in Australian dollars.

 

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If we are unable to support our continued growth, our business could suffer.    We have experienced rapid and substantial growth. As we continue to grow, the complexity of our operations increases, placing greater demands on our management. Our ability to manage our growth effectively depends on our ability to implement and improve our financial and management information systems on a timely basis and to effect other changes in our business including, the ability to monitor and improve manufacturing systems, information technology, and quality and regulatory compliance systems, among others. Unexpected difficulties during expansion, the failure to attract and retain qualified employees, the failure to successfully replace or upgrade our management information systems, the failure to manage costs or our inability to respond effectively to growth or plan for future expansion could cause our growth to stop. If we fail to manage our growth effectively and efficiently, our costs could increase faster than our revenues and our business could suffer.

 

If we fail to integrate our recent acquisitions with our operations, our business could suffer.    During the year ended June 30, 2010 we acquired Laboratories Narval. We continue to integrate this acquisition into our operations and we may find it difficult to integrate the operations as personnel may leave and licensees, distributors or suppliers may terminate their arrangements or demand amended terms to these arrangements. Additionally, our management may have their attention diverted while trying to integrate these companies. If we are not able to successfully integrate the operations, we may not realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisitions.

 

We are subject to various risks relating to international activities that could affect our overall profitability.    We manufacture substantially all of our products outside the United States and sell a significant portion of our products in non-U.S. markets. Sales outside North and Latin America accounted for approximately 46% and 46% of our net revenues in the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. We expect that sales within these areas will account for approximately 50% of our net revenues in the foreseeable future. Our sales outside of North America and our operations in Europe, Australia and Asia are subject to several difficulties and risks that are separate and distinct from those we face in our U.S. operations, including:

 

   

fluctuations in currency exchange rates;

 

   

tariffs and other trade barriers;

 

   

compliance with foreign medical device manufacturing regulations;

 

   

difficulty in enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal systems;

 

   

reduction in third party payer reimbursement for our products;

 

   

inability to obtain import licenses;

 

   

changes in trade policies and in U.S. and foreign tax policies;

 

   

possible changes in export or import restrictions; and

 

   

the modification or introduction of other governmental policies with potentially adverse effects.

 

Any of the above factors may have a material adverse effect on our ability to increase or maintain our foreign sales.

 

Government and private insurance plans may not adequately reimburse our customers for our products, which could result in reductions in sales or selling prices for our products.    Our ability to sell our products depends in large part on the extent to which coverage and reimbursement for our products will be available from government health administration authorities, private health insurers and other organizations. These third party payers are increasingly challenging the prices charged for medical products and services and can, without notice, deny coverage for treatments that may include the use of the Company’s products. Therefore, even if a product is approved for

 

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marketing, we cannot make assurances that coverage and reimbursement will be available for the product, that the reimbursement amount will be adequate or, that the reimbursement amount, even if initially adequate, will not subsequently be reduced. For example, in some markets, such as Spain, France and Germany, government coverage and reimbursement are currently available for the purchase or rental of our products but is subject to constraints such as price controls or unit sales limitations. In other markets, such as Australia, there is currently limited or no reimbursement for devices that treat sleep-disordered breathing conditions. As we continue to develop new products, those products will generally not qualify for coverage and reimbursement, if at all, until they are approved for marketing.

 

In the United States, we do not submit claims and bill governmental programs or other third party payors directly for reimbursement for our products. We sell our products primarily to home healthcare dealers, hospitals and to sleep clinics. Any proposed reductions in reimbursement, if they occur, may have a material impact on our customers. Any material impact on our customers may indirectly affect our sales to those customers, or the collectibility of receivables we have from those customers. For example, in 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) instructed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the agency responsible for administering the Medicare program (CMS), to establish and implement programs under which competitive bidding areas (“CBAs”), would be established throughout the United States for contract award purposes for the furnishing of competitively priced items of home medical equipment, including oxygen and oxygen equipment, CPAP and respiratory assist devices, and related supplies and accessories. On July 2, 2010 CMS announced the single payment amount for round 1 of the competitive bidding, which included 9 CBAs, and began offering contracts to certain bidders. The average reduction from current Medicare payment rates in this 1st round of competitive bidding across the CBAs for CPAP and respiratory assist devices is approximately 32%. If implemented, the proposed changes would be effective January 1, 2011. The expansion of round 2 of competitive bidding to a total of 91 CBA’s, if implemented, would be effective January 1, 2013, and by 2016, the process must be nationalized or prices in non-competitive bidding areas must be adjusted to match competitive bidding prices. We cannot predict at this time which proposals CMS will adopt and what impact, if any, they will have on our business and financial condition.

 

Health care reform, including recently enacted United States legislation, may have a material adverse effect on our industry and our results of operations.    In March 2010, the President signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act (collectively, the “PPACA”), which makes changes that are expected to impact the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. One of the principal aims of the PPACA as currently enacted is to expand health insurance coverage to approximately 32 million Americans who are currently uninsured. We cannot predict the impact of these coverage expansions, if any, on the sales of our products.

 

The PPACA also contains a number of provisions designed to generate the revenues necessary to fund the coverage expansions among other things. This includes new fees or taxes on certain health-related industries, including medical device manufacturers. Beginning in 2013, with limited exceptions, entities that manufacture, produce or import medical devices will be required to pay a deductible excise tax in an amount equal to 2.3 percent of the price for which such devices are sold in the United States. Though there are some exceptions to the excise tax, this excise tax does apply to all of the Company’s products. The PPACA also includes, among other things, the expansion of round 2 of competitive bidding to a total of 91 CBA’s, and by 2016, the process must be nationalized or prices in non-competitive bidding areas must be adjusted to match competitive bidding prices; and the establishment of a new Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to oversee, identify priorities in and conduct comparative clinical effectiveness research.

 

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Various healthcare reform proposals have also emerged at the state level in the United States. We cannot predict whether future healthcare initiatives will be implemented at the federal or state level or the effect any future legislation or regulation will have on us. The taxes imposed by the new federal legislation and, the expansion in the federal government’s role in the U.S. healthcare industry and the increased funding and focus on comparative clinical effectiveness research that compares and evaluates the risks and benefits, clinical outcomes, effectiveness and appropriateness of products may result in decreased profits to us, lower reimbursements by payors for our products, and reduced medical procedure volumes. The PPACA as well as other state and/or federal healthcare reform measures that may be adopted in the future could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Failure to comply with anti-kickback and fraud regulations could result in substantial penalties and changes in our business operations.    In particular, the federal Anti-Kickback Law prohibits persons from knowingly and willfully soliciting, receiving, offering or providing remuneration, directly or indirectly, to induce either the referral of an individual, or the furnishing, recommending or arranging for a good or service, for which payment may be made under a federal healthcare program such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The U.S. government has interpreted this law broadly to apply to the marketing and sales activities of manufacturers and distributors like us.

 

The recently enacted PPACA, among other things, amends the intent requirement of the federal anti-kickback and criminal health care fraud statutes. A person or entity no longer needs to have actual knowledge of this statute or specific intent to violate it. In addition, the PPACA provides that the government may assert that a claim including items or services resulting from a violation of the federal anti-kickback statute constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the false claims statutes. Many states and other governments have adopted laws similar to the federal Anti-Kickback Law. We are also subject to other federal and state fraud laws applicable to payment from any third party payer. These laws prohibit persons from knowingly and willfully filing false claims or executing a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program, including private third party payers. These laws may apply to manufacturers and distributors who provide information on coverage, coding, and reimbursement of their products to persons who do bill third party payers. Any violation of these laws and regulations could result in civil and criminal penalties (including fines), increased legal expenses and exclusions from governmental reimbursement programs, all of which could have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial conditions and results of operations.

 

The PPACA also imposes new reporting and disclosure requirements on device and drug manufacturers for any “transfer of value” made or distributed to prescribers and other healthcare providers, effective March 30, 2013. Such information will be made publicly available in a searchable format beginning September 30, 2013. In addition, device and drug manufacturers will also be required to report and disclose any investment interests held by physicians and their immediate family members during the preceding calendar year. Failure to submit required information may result in civil monetary penalties of up to an aggregate of $150,000 per year (and up to an aggregate of $1 million per year for “knowing failures”), for all payments, transfers of value or ownership or investment interests not reported.

 

Complying with Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, and other regulations is an expensive and time-consuming process, and any failure to comply could have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, or results of operations.    We are subject to various federal, state, local and international regulations regarding our business activities. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in, among other things, recalls of our products, substantial fines and criminal charges against us or against our employees. Furthermore, our products could be subject to recall if the FDA or we determine, for any reason, that our products are not safe or effective. Any recall or other regulatory action could increase our costs, damage our reputation, affect

 

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our ability to supply customers with the quantity of products they require and materially affect our operating results. For example, in April 2007 we announced a worldwide voluntary product recall of approximately 300,000 of our S8 flow generators manufactured between July 2004 and May 2006. We determined that there was a remote potential for a short circuit in the power connector. To date, no significant property damage or patient injury has been reported. The cost of this action was $62.8 million which accounted for factors such as the return of affected units, unit replacement costs, legal, consulting, logistical and temporary contractor expenses directly associated with the recall. There is no remaining recall accrual for fiscal year 2010.

 

Product sales, introductions or modifications may be delayed or canceled as a result of FDA regulations or similar foreign regulations, which could cause our sales and profits to decline.    Before we can market or sell a new medical device in the United States, we must obtain FDA clearance, which can be a lengthy and time-consuming process. We generally receive clearance from the FDA to market our products in the United States under Section 510(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or our products are exempt from the Section 510(k) clearance process. We have modified some of our Section 510(k) approved products without submitting new Section 510(k) notices, which we do not believe were required. However, if the FDA disagrees with us and requires us to submit new Section 510(k) notifications for modifications to our existing products, we may be required to stop marketing the products while the FDA reviews the Section 510(k) notification.

 

Any new product introduction or existing product modification could be subjected to a lengthier, more rigorous FDA examination process. For example, in certain cases we may need to conduct clinical trials of a new product before submitting a 510(k) notice. We may also be required to obtain premarket approvals for certain of our products. In addition, the FDA is currently evaluating the Section 510(k) clearance process and may make substantial changes to the process and associated industry requirements, including the requirements related to which devices are eligible for Section 510(k) clearance and which devices which may be used as predicates in demonstrating substantial equivalence, and the grounds and procedures under which FDA may rescind a Section 510(k) clearance. The requirements of the more rigorous premarket approval process and/or significant changes to the Section 510(k) clearance process could delay product introductions and increase the costs associated with FDA compliance. Marketing and sale of our products outside the United States are also subject to regulatory clearances and approvals, and if we fail to obtain these regulatory approvals, our sales could suffer. We cannot assure you that any new products we develop will receive required regulatory approvals from U.S. or foreign regulatory agencies.

 

We are subject to substantial regulation related to quality standards applicable to its manufacturing and quality processes. Our failure to comply with these standards could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.    The FDA regulates the approval, manufacturing, and sales and marketing of many of our products in the U.S. Significant government regulation also exists in Canada, Japan, Europe, and other countries in which we conduct business. As a device manufacturer, we are required to register with the FDA and is subject to periodic inspection by the FDA for compliance with the FDA’s Quality System Regulation (“QSR”) requirements, which require manufacturers of medical devices to adhere to certain regulations, including testing, quality control and documentation procedures. In addition, the federal Medical Device Reporting regulations require us to provide information to the FDA whenever there is evidence that reasonably suggests that a device may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or, if a malfunction were to occur, could cause or contribute to a death or serious injury. Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements is subject to continual review and is rigorously monitored through periodic inspections by the FDA. In the European Community, we are required to maintain certain ISO certifications in order to sell our products and must undergo periodic inspections by notified bodies to obtain and maintain these certifications. Failure to comply with current governmental regulations and quality assurance guidelines could lead to temporary manufacturing

 

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shutdowns, product recalls or related field actions, product shortages or delays in product manufacturing. Efficacy or safety concerns, an increase in trends of adverse events in the marketplace, and/or manufacturing quality issues with respect to our products could lead to product recalls or related field actions, withdrawals, and/or declining sales.

 

Off-label marketing of our products could result in substantial penalties.    Clearance under Section 510(k) only permits us to market our products for the uses indicated on the labeling cleared by the FDA. We may request additional label indications for our current products, and the FDA may deny those requests outright, require additional expensive clinical data to support any additional indications or impose limitations on the intended use of any cleared products as a condition of clearance. If the FDA determines that we have marketed our products for off-label use, we could be subject to fines, injunctions or other penalties.

 

Disruptions in the supply of components from our single source suppliers could result in a significant reduction in sales and profitability.    We purchase uniquely configured components for our devices from various suppliers, including some who are single-source suppliers for us. We cannot assure you that a replacement supplier would be able to configure its components for our devices on a timely basis or, in the alternative, that we would be able to reconfigure our devices to integrate the replacement part. A reduction or halt in supply while a replacement supplier reconfigures its components, or while we reconfigure our devices for the replacement part, would limit our ability to manufacture our devices, which could result in a significant reduction in sales and profitability. We cannot assure you that our inventories would be adequate to meet our production needs during any prolonged interruption of supply.

 

We are subject to potential product liability claims that may exceed the scope and amount of our insurance coverage, which would expose us to liability for uninsured claims.    We are subject to potential product liability claims as a result of the design, manufacture and marketing of medical devices. In April 2007 we announced a worldwide voluntary product recall of approximately 300,000 of our S8 flow generators manufactured between July 2004 and May 2006. We determined that there was a remote potential for a short circuit in the power connector. To date, no significant property damage or patient injury has been reported. However, we would likely be subject to product liability claims should any of these devices malfunction, resulting in injury to a patient or damage to property. Any product liability claim brought against us, with or without merit, could result in the increase of our product liability insurance rates. In addition, we would have to pay any amount awarded by a court in excess of our policy limits. Our insurance policies have various exclusions, and thus we may be subject to a product liability claim for which we have no insurance coverage, in which case, we may have to pay the entire amount of any award. We cannot assure you that our insurance coverage will be adequate or that all claims brought against us will be covered by our insurance and we cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain insurance in the future on terms acceptable to us or at all. A successful product liability claim brought against us in excess of our insurance coverage, if any, may require us to pay substantial amounts, which could harm our business.

 

Our intellectual property may not protect our products, and/or our products may infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties.    We rely on a combination of patents, trade secrets and non-disclosure agreements to protect our intellectual property. Our success depends, in part, on our ability to obtain and maintain United States and foreign patent protection for our products, their uses and our processes to preserve our trade secrets and to operate without infringing on the proprietary rights of third parties. We have a number of pending patent applications, and we do not know whether any patents will issue from any of these applications. We do not know whether any of the claims in our issued patents or pending applications will provide us with any significant protection against competitive products or otherwise be commercially valuable. Legal standards regarding the validity of patents and the proper scope of their claims are still evolving, and there is no

 

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consistent law or policy regarding the valid breadth of claims. Additionally, there may be third party patents, patent applications and other intellectual property relevant to our products and technology which are not known to us and that block or compete with our products.

 

We face the risks that:

 

   

third parties will infringe our intellectual property rights;

 

   

our non-disclosure agreements will be breached;

 

   

we will not have adequate remedies for infringement;

 

   

our trade secrets will become known to or independently developed by our competitors; or

 

   

third parties will be issued patents that may prevent the sale of our products or require us to license and pay fees or royalties in order for us to be able to market some of our products.

 

Litigation may be necessary to enforce patents issued to us, to protect our proprietary rights, or to defend third party claims that we have infringed upon proprietary rights of others. The defense and prosecution of patent claims, including these pending claims, as well as participation in other inter-party proceedings, can be expensive and time consuming, even in those instances in which the outcome is favorable to us. If the outcome of any litigation or proceeding brought against us were adverse, we could be subject to significant liabilities to third parties, could be required to obtain licenses from third parties, could be forced to design around the patents at issue or could be required to cease sales of the affected products. A license may not be available at all or on commercially viable terms, and we may not be able to redesign our products to avoid infringement. Additionally, the laws regarding the enforceability of patents vary from country to country, and we cannot assure you that any patent issues we face will be uniformly resolved, or that local laws will provide us with consistent rights and benefits.

 

We are subject to tax audits by various tax authorities in many jurisdictions.    From time to time we may be audited by the tax authorities and are still subject to an ongoing German tax audit. Any final assessment resulting from this audit could result in material changes to our past or future taxable income, tax payable or deferred tax assets, and could require us to pay penalties and interest that could materially adversely affect our financial results.

 

Our quarterly operating results are subject to fluctuation for a variety of reasons.    Our operating results have, from time to time, fluctuated on a quarterly basis and may be subject to similar fluctuations in the future. These fluctuations may result from a number of factors, including:

 

   

the introduction of new products by us or our competitors;

 

   

the geographic mix of product sales;

 

   

the success and costs of our marketing efforts in new regions;

 

   

changes in third party reimbursement;

 

   

timing of regulatory clearances and approvals;

 

   

timing of orders by distributors;

 

   

expenditures incurred for research and development;

 

   

competitive pricing in different regions;

 

   

the effect of foreign currency transaction gains or losses; and

 

   

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Fluctuations in our quarterly operating results may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate.

 

If a natural or man-made disaster strikes our manufacturing facilities, we will be unable to manufacture our products for a substantial amount of time and our sales and profitability will decline.    Our facilities and the manufacturing equipment we use to produce our products would be costly to replace and could require substantial lead-time to repair or replace. The facilities may be affected by natural or man-made disasters and in the event they were affected by a disaster, we would be forced to rely on third party manufacturers. Although we believe we possess adequate insurance for the disruption of our business from casualties, such insurance may not be sufficient to cover all of our potential losses and may not continue to be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all.

 

Delaware law and provisions in our charter and could make it difficult for another company to acquire us.    Provisions of our certificate of incorporation may have the effect of delaying or preventing changes in control or management which might be beneficial to us or our security holders. In particular, our Board of Directors is divided into three classes, serving for staggered three-year terms. Because of this classification it will require at least two annual meetings to elect directors constituting a majority of our Board of Directors. Additionally, our Board of Directors has the authority to issue up to 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock and to determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, of those shares without further vote or action by the stockholders. The rights of the holders of our common stock will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of any preferred stock that may be issued in the future. The issuance of preferred stock may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control, may discourage bids for our common stock at a premium over the market price of our common stock and may adversely affect the market price of our common stock and the voting and other rights of the holders of our common stock.

 

We may not be able to enforce the judgments of U.S. courts against some of our assets or officers and directors.    A substantial portion of our assets are located outside the United States. Additionally, two of our eight directors and three of our six executive officers reside outside the United States, along with all or a substantial portion of the assets of these persons. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to enforce judgments of U.S. courts relating to any liabilities under U.S. securities laws against our assets, those persons or their assets. In addition, we have been advised by our Australian counsel that some doubt exists as to the ability of investors to pursue claims based on U.S. securities laws against these assets or these persons in Australian courts.

 

Our results of operations may be materially affected by global economic conditions generally, including conditions in the financial markets.    Recently, concerns over inflation, energy costs, geopolitical issues, the availability and cost of credit, the United States mortgage market and a declining residential real estate market in the United States have contributed to increased volatility and diminished expectations for the economy and the financial markets going forward. These factors, combined with volatile oil prices, declining business and consumer confidence and increased unemployment, have precipitated an economic slowdown. It is difficult to predict how long the current economic conditions will continue and whether the economic conditions will continue to deteriorate. If the economic climate in the United States or outside the United States continues to deteriorate or there is a shift in government spending priorities, customers or potential customers could reduce or delay their purchases, which could impact our revenue, our ability to manage inventory levels, collect customer receivables, and ultimately decrease our profitability.

 

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ITEM 1B UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

We have received no written comments regarding our periodic or current reports from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission that were issued 180 days or more preceding the end of our fiscal year 2010 that remain unresolved.

 

ITEM 2 PROPERTIES

 

Our new principal executive offices and U.S. distribution facilities, consisting of approximately 230,000 square feet, are located on Spectrum Centre Boulevard in North San Diego County, California, in a building we own. We have our research and development and office facilities at our existing site in Norwest, Sydney, Australia, which consists of approximately 69,000 square feet. We own our principal manufacturing facility consisting of a 155,000 square foot complex at this same Norwest site in Sydney, Australia. We lease a 32,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Singapore to complement the Sydney manufacturing site. We also lease a 72,000 square foot facility for manufacture of electronic motors in Chatsworth, California.

 

Sales and warehousing facilities are either leased or owned in South Carolina and Oregon, U.S.A.; Abingdon, England; Munich, Germany; Bremen, Germany; Hochstadt, Germany; Lyon, France; Paris, France; Basel, Switzerland; Trollhaettan, Sweden; Vienna, Austria; Helsinki, Finland; Den Haag, Netherlands; Oslo, Norway; and Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

In the normal course of business, we are subject to routine litigation incidental to our business. While the results of this litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that their final outcome will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

 

During September and October 2004, we began receiving tax assessment notices for the audit of one of our German subsidiaries by the German tax authorities for the years 1996 through 1998. Certain aspects of these assessment notices are being contested and appealed to the German tax authority office. As the outcome of the appeal cannot be predicted with certainty, any tax issues resolved in a manner not consistent with our expectations may require us to adjust our provision for income tax in the period of resolution.

 

In February 2007, the University of Sydney commenced legal action in the Federal Court of Australia against us, claiming breach of a license agreement and infringement of certain intellectual property. The claim has been amended to include an allegation of breach of confidentiality. The university is seeking various types of relief, including an injunction against manufacturing, supplying, offering for sale, selling or exporting certain mask devices, payment of license fees, damages or an account of profits, interest, costs and declaration of a constructive trust over and assignment of certain intellectual property. In October 2007, we filed a defense denying the university’s claim, as well as a cross-claim against the university seeking an order for rectification of the contract and alleging the university violated the Australian Trade Practices Act. The matter is ongoing. We do not expect the outcome of this matter to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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In January 2010, Vaughn Medical Equipment Repair Service, L.L.C., filed a complaint in the U.S. District court in Louisiana, against us and other defendants, alleging, among other things, anti-competitive conduct, conspiracy, defamation and tortious interference. We have filed our initial response to the suit, asking the court to dismiss the case. We do not expect the outcome of this matter to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

ITEM 4 REMOVED AND RESERVED

 

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PART II

 


 

ITEM 5 MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “RMD”. The following table sets forth for the fiscal periods indicated the high and low closing prices for the common stock as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

 

     2010    2009
     High    Low    High    Low
   

Quarter One, ended September 30

   $ 46.20    $ 39.28    $ 47.98    $ 35.53

Quarter Two, ended December 31

     53.07      43.18      43.35      29.83

Quarter Three, ended March 31

     63.87      50.55      42.81      31.82

Quarter Four, ended June 30

     68.82      60.53      41.56      34.19

 

At August 4, 2010, there were 37 holders of record of our common stock. We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock since the initial public offering of our common stock and we do not currently intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We anticipate that all of our earnings and other cash resources, if any, will be retained for the operation and expansion of our business and for general corporate purposes.

 

On August 5, 2010 we announced that our Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one split of its common stock, payable in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend. Shareholders of record will receive one additional share of common stock for every share held on August 17, 2010. The common stock will be distributed to shareholders on or about August 30, 2010, by our New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) transfer agent, American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, LLC. The common stock is expected to begin trading on a post-split basis on the NYSE beginning on August 31, 2010 or one day following the distribution date. Refer to Note 12 of consolidated financial statements for the impact of the two-for-one stock split.

 

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

 

The information included under Item 12 of Part III of this report, “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters,” is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 5 of Part II of this report.

 

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Purchases of Equity Securities

 

The following table summarizes purchases by us of our common stock during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010:

 

Period 2010   

Total
Number

of Shares

   Average
Price Paid
per Share
   Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs(1)
  

Maximum Number of

Shares that May Yet Be

Purchased Under the

Plans or Programs(1)

July 1 to July 31

   -      -    6,701,925    9,920,982

August 1 to August 31

   15,000      45.01    6,716,925    9,905,982

September 1 to September 30

   773,800      45.24    7,490,725    9,132,182

October 1 to October 31

   125,800      43.41    7,616,525    9,006,382

November 1 to November 30

   75,000      49.87    7,691,525    8,931,382

December 1 to December 31

   405,443      51.66    8,096,968    8,525,939

January 1 to January 31

   79,900      50.73    8,176,868    8,446,039

February 1 to February 28

   116,700      56.97    8,293,568    8,329,339

March 1 to March 31

   -      -    8,293,568    8,329,339

April 1 to April 30

   -      -    8,293,568    8,329,339

May 1 to May 31

   771,800      64.13    9,065,368    7,557,539

June 1 to June 30

   156,400      62.78    9,221,768    7,401,139

Total

   2,519,843    $ 53.91    9,221,768    7,401,139

 

(1) On May 27, 2009, our Board of Directors authorized a new program to repurchase up to 10.0 million shares of our outstanding common stock. This program replaces and cancels our previous program to repurchase up to 8.0 million shares authorized by the board on June 2, 2002 and allows us to repurchase shares in addition to the shares we repurchased under our previous program. There is no expiration date for the repurchase of these shares. For the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, we repurchased 2,519,843 and 1,826,307 shares at a cost of $135.8 million and $65.7 million, respectively. At June 30, 2010, we have repurchased a total of 9,221,768 shares at a cost of $344.5 million under both programs and we may purchase up to an additional 7,401,139 shares under the existing program. We may continue to repurchase shares of our common stock for cash in the open market, or in negotiated or block transactions, from time to time as market and business conditions warrant.

 

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ITEM 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

The following table summarizes certain selected consolidated financial data for, and as of the end of, each of the fiscal years in the five-year period ended June 30, 2010. The data set forth below should be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and our Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included elsewhere in this Report. The consolidated statements of operations data for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and the balance sheet data as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Report. The consolidated statements of operations data for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 and the balance sheet data as of June 30, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements not included herein. Historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in the future, and the results for the years presented should not be considered indicative of our future results of operations.

 

   
Consolidated Statement of Income Data:    Years Ended June 30  
(In thousands, except per share data)    2010     2009     2008     2007     2006  

Net revenues

   $ 1,092,357      $ 920,735      $ 835,397      $ 716,332      $ 606,996   

Cost of sales

     436,874        366,933        338,544        272,140        230,101   

Product recall expenses

     -        -        3,103        59,700        -   

Gross profit

     655,483        553,802        493,750        384,492        376,895   
Selling, general and administrative expenses      328,858        289,875        278,087        237,326        200,168   
Research and development expenses      75,202        63,056        60,524        50,106        37,216   

Donations to research foundations

     3,000        3,500        2,000        -        760   
Amortization of acquired intangible assets      8,041        7,060        7,791        6,897        6,327   

Restructuring expenses

     -        -        2,378        -        1,124   

Total operating expenses

     415,101        363,491        350,780        294,329        245,595   

Income from operations

     240,382        190,311        142,970        90,163        131,300   

Other income (expenses):

                                        

Interest income (expense), net

     14,029        10,205        10,058        6,477        1,320   

Other, net

     6,178        1,168        4,827        1,333        774   

Total other income (expenses)

     20,207        11,373        14,885        7,810        2,094   

Income before income taxes

     260,589        201,684        157,855        97,973        133,394   

Income taxes

     (70,504     (55,236     (47,552     (31,671     (45,183

Net income

   $ 190,085      $ 146,448      $ 110,303      $ 66,302      $ 88,211   

Basic earnings per share

   $ 2.52      $ 1.94      $ 1.43      $ 0.86      $ 1.22   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 2.45      $ 1.90      $ 1.40      $ 0.85      $ 1.16   

Weighted average:

                                        

Basic shares outstanding

     75,454        75,629        77,378        76,709        72,307   

Diluted shares outstanding

     77,549        77,113        78,712        78,253        77,162   

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:    As of June 30
(In thousands)    2010    2009    2008    2007    2006

Working capital

   $ 672,669    $ 584,184    $ 546,647    $ 466,396    $ 381,284

Total assets

     1,626,397      1,507,968      1,406,000      1,252,042      1,012,921

Long-term debt, less current maturities

     -      94,191      93,789      87,648      116,212

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,287,536      1,115,192      1,081,775      931,222      738,148

 

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ITEM 7 MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Overview

 

Management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) of financial condition and results of operations is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of Resmed Inc. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with selected financial data and consolidated financial statements and notes, included herein.

 

We are a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment for treating, diagnosing, and managing sleep-disordered breathing (“SDB”) and other respiratory disorders. During the fiscal year, we continued our efforts to build awareness of the consequences of untreated SDB and to grow our business in this market. In our efforts, we have attempted to raise awareness through market and clinical initiatives and by highlighting the increasing link between the potential effects SDB can have on cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 diabetes.

 

In September 2008, the European Society of Cardiologists published guidelines for the treatment of acute and chronic heart failure. The guidelines noted that patients with symptomatic heart failure frequently have sleep-related disorders (central or obstructive sleep apnea) and recommended treatment with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP, for patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. In June 2008, the International Diabetes Federation issued a consensus statement on sleep disordered breathing and Type 2 Diabetes, where the substantial value of identifying and treating diabetic patients suffering from sleep disordered breathing was recognized and recommended. The National Institutes of Health released a clinical study in April 2010 reporting that obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle-aged and older adults, especially men. In a recently released study in Circulation, it was reported that obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of incident heart failure in a general community of middle-aged and older men. Specifically, men ages 40 to 70 with AHI³30 were 68% more likely to develop coronary heart disease than those with AHI<5. This is just one of many studies being conducted that provide new evidence that treating sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea can improve health, quality of life and also mitigate the dangers of sleep apnea in occupational health and safety, especially in the transport industry. we may experience continued growth from the increasing awareness of the relationship between sleep-disordered breathing, obstructive sleep apnea and co-morbidities such as cardiac disease, diabetes, hypertension and obesity.

 

We are committed to ongoing investment in research and development and product enhancements. During fiscal year 2010, we invested approximately $75.2 million on research and development activities, which represents 7% of revenue. Since the development of CPAP, we have developed a number of innovative products for the treatment of SDB and other respiratory disorders including airflow generators, diagnostic products, mask systems, headgear and other accessories.

 

During fiscal year 2010, we released new products across both our mask and flow generator categories. We have introduced new masks during fiscal 2010, including the Swift™ FX mask and the Mirage™ SoftGel mask. Additionally, we released the S9™ AutoSet and Elite flow generators. These products have an improved comfort and sleek, bedroom-friendly design but most importantly have been developed to drive greater patient adherence to therapy.

 

We reported record financial results in fiscal year 2010, with an increase in net revenue of 19% to $1,092.4 million compared to fiscal year 2009. Gross profit increased for the year ended June 30, 2010 to $655.5 million from $553.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $101.7 million or 18%. Our net income for the year ended June 30, 2010 was $190.1 million or $2.45 per diluted share compared to net income of $146.4 million or $1.90 per diluted share for the year ended June 30, 2009.

 

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Total operating cash flow for fiscal year 2010 was $188.2 million and at June 30, 2010, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $488.8 million. Our total assets increased by 9% to $1.6 billion and our shareholders’ equity was up 15% to $1.3 billion. During fiscal year 2010, we repurchased 2,519,843 shares at a cost of $135.8 million under our share buy-back program.

 

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009

 

Net Revenues.    Net revenue increased for the year ended June 30, 2010 to $1,092.4 million from $920.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $171.6 million or 19%. The increase in net revenue was attributable to an increase in unit sales of our flow generators, masks and accessories. Movements in international currencies against the U.S. dollar positively impacted revenues by approximately $11.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2010. Excluding the impact of favorable foreign currency movements, sales for the year ended June 30, 2010 increased by 17% compared to the year ended June 30, 2009.

 

Net revenue in North and Latin America increased for the year ended June 30, 2010 to $590.4 million from $493.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $97.0 million or 20%. We believe this growth has been generated by increased public and physician awareness of SDB and from our recent product releases including the S9™ AutoSet and Elite flow generators and the Swift™ FX and Mirage™ SoftGel masks.

 

Net revenue in markets outside North and Latin America increased for the year ended June 30, 2010 to $502.0 million from $427.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $74.6 million or 17%. Excluding the impact of favorable foreign currency movements, international sales grew by 15%. This sales growth outside North and Latin America predominantly reflects growth in the overall sleep-disordered breathing market and growth generated from our recent product releases including the S9™ AutoSet and Elite flow generators and the Swift™ FX and Mirage™ SoftGel masks.

 

Sales of flow generators for the year ended June 30, 2010 totaled $633.6 million from $532.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of 19%, including increases of 18% in North and Latin America and 20% elsewhere. Sales of mask systems, motors and other accessories totaled $458.8 million, an increase of 18%, including increases of 22% in North and Latin America and 12% elsewhere, for the year ended June 30, 2010, compared to the year ended June 30, 2009. We believe these primarily reflect growth in the overall SDB market and contributions from new products.

 

The following table summarizes the percentage movements in our net revenue for the year ended June 30, 2010 compared to the year ended June 30, 2009:

 

     North and Latin
America
    International     Total     International
(Constant
Currency)*
    Total
(Constant
Currency)
 

Flow generators

   18   20   19   17   18

Masks and other accessories

   22   12   18   10   17

Total

   20   17   19   15   17

 

* Constant currency numbers exclude the impact of movements in international currencies.

 

Gross Profit.    Gross profit increased for the year ended June 30, 2010 to $655.5 million from $553.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $101.7 million or 18%. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue remained at 60% for the year ended June 30, 2010 which is consistent with the 60% for the year ended June 30, 2009. Gross margins were positively impacted by a favorable change in product mix as sales of our higher margin products represented a higher proportion of our sales and cost savings attributable to manufacturing and supply chain improvements. These impacts

 

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were offset by negative impacts associated with declines in our average selling prices and the appreciation of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar as the majority of our manufacturing labor and overhead is denominated in Australian dollars.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general and administrative expenses increased for the year ended June 30, 2010 to $328.9 million from $289.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $39.0 million or 13%. As a percentage of net revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended June 30, 2010 was 30% compared to 31% for the year ended June 30, 2009.

 

The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to an increase in the number of sales and administrative personnel to support our growth, stock-based compensation costs and other expenses related to the increase in our sales including activities targeted at increasing the awareness and diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was also due to the net appreciation of international currencies against the U.S. dollar, which increased our selling, general and administrative expenses by approximately $9.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2010 as reported in U.S. dollars. As a percentage of net revenue, we expect our future selling, general and administrative expense to continue to be broadly in the range of 30%.

 

Research and Development Expenses.    Research and development expenses increased for the year ended June 30, 2010 to $75.2 million from $63.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $12.1 million or 19%. As a percentage of net revenue, research and development expenses were 7% for the year ended June 30, 2010 and are consistent with the year ended June 30, 2009.

 

The increase in research and development expenses was primarily due to an increase in the number of research and development personnel, increased charges for consulting fees and an increase in clinical trial costs. The increase in research and development expenses was also due to the net appreciation of international currencies against the U.S. dollar, which increased our research and development expenses by approximately $8.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, as reported in U.S. dollars. As a percentage of net revenue, we expect our future research and development expense to continue to be broadly in the range of 7%.

 

Donations to Research Foundation.    In the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, we donated $3.0 million and $3.5 million, respectively, to the ResMed Foundation. The Foundation was established primarily to promote research into the deleterious medical consequences of untreated sleep-disordered breathing and to increase public and physician awareness of the importance of sleep and respiratory health throughout the world.

 

Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets.    Amortization of acquired intangible assets for the year ended June 30, 2010 totaled $8.0 million compared to $7.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2009. The increase in amortization expense is attributable to the acquisition of Laboratories Narval SA and the appreciation of the Euro against the U.S. dollar as the majority of the acquired intangible assets are denominated in Euros.

 

Other Income (Expense), Net.    Other income, net for the year ended June 30, 2010 was $20.2 million, a increase of $8.8 million over the year ended June 30, 2009 of $11.4 million. The increase in other income, net, was predominately due to gains on foreign currency and hedging transactions and an increase in interest income, net, due to additional cash balances and a reduction in our long-term debt.

 

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Income Taxes.    Our effective income tax rate decreased to 27.1% for the year ended June 30, 2010 from 27.4% for the year ended June 30, 2009. The lower tax rate was primarily due to a change in the geographic mix of taxable income, including the impact of lower taxes associated with our new Singapore manufacturing operation. We continue to benefit from the Australian corporate tax rate of 30% and certain Australian research and development tax benefits because we generate the majority of our taxable income in Australia.

 

Net Income.    As a result of the factors above, our net income for the year ended June 30, 2010 was $190.1 million or $2.45 per diluted share compared to net income of $146.4 million or $1.90 per diluted share for the year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of 30% and 29%, respectively, over the year ended June 30, 2009.

 

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008

 

Net Revenues.    Net revenue increased for the year ended June 30, 2009 to $920.7 million from $835.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $85.3 million or 10%. The increase in net revenue was attributable to an increase in unit sales of our flow generators, masks and accessories. Movements in international currencies against the U.S. dollar negatively impacted revenues by approximately $40.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2009. Excluding the impact of unfavorable foreign currency movements, sales for the year ended June 30, 2009 increased by 15% compared to the year ended June 30, 2008.

 

Net revenue in North and Latin America increased for the year ended June 30, 2009 to $493.4 million from $409.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $83.8 million or 20%. This growth has been generated by increased public and physician awareness of sleep-disordered breathing and growth generated from our recent product releases including the S8II flow generator, VPAP Auto 25, VPAP S, Swift LT nasal pillows mask and Mirage Quattro full-face mask.

 

Net revenue in markets outside North and Latin America increased for the year ended June 30, 2009 to $427.3 million from $425.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $1.5 million or 0.4%. Movements in international currencies against the U.S. dollar negatively impacted international revenues by approximately $40.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2009. Excluding the impact of unfavorable foreign currency movements, international sales grew by 10%. This sales growth outside North and Latin America predominantly reflects growth in the overall sleep-disordered breathing market, growth generated from our recent product releases including the S8II flow generator, VPAP S, VPAP ST and Mirage Quattro full-face mask offset by the negative impact from movements of international currencies against the U.S. dollar.

 

Sales of flow generators for the year ended June 30, 2009 totaled $532.1 million from $484.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2008, an increase of 10%, including increases of 21% in North and Latin America and 2% elsewhere. Sales of mask systems, motors and other accessories totaled $388.6 million, an increase of 11%, including increase of 20% in North and Latin America offset by a decrease of 2% elsewhere, for the year ended June 30, 2009, compared to the year ended June 30, 2008. We believe these primarily reflect growth in the overall sleep-disordered breathing market and contributions from new products, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency movements in sales outside of North and Latin America.

 

Gross Profit.    Gross profit increased for the year ended June 30, 2009 to $553.8 million from $493.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $60.1 million or 12%. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue increased for the year ended June 30, 2009 to 60% from 59% for the year ended June 30, 2008. The increase in gross margins is primarily due to the depreciation of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar as the majority of our manufacturing labor and overhead is

 

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denominated in Australian dollars, a favorable change in product mix as sales of our higher margin products represented a higher proportion of our sales and cost savings attributable to manufacturing and supply chain improvements.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general and administrative expenses increased for the year ended June 30, 2009 to $289.9 million from $278.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $11.8 million or 4%. As a percentage of net revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended June 30, 2009 was 31% compared to 33% for the year ended June 30, 2008.

 

The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to an increase in the number of sales and administrative personnel to support our growth, stock-based compensation costs and other expenses related to the increase in our sales. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was also offset by the net appreciation of the U.S. dollar against international currencies, which reduced by approximately $21.8 million our expenses for the year ended June 30, 2009, as reported in U.S. dollars.

 

Research and Development Expenses.    Research and development expenses increased for the year ended June 30, 2009 to $63.1 million from $60.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $2.5 million or 4%. As a percentage of net revenue, research and development expenses were 7% for the year ended June 30, 2009 and are consistent with the year ended June 30, 2008.

 

The increase in research and development expenses was primarily due to an increase in the number of research and development personnel, increased charges for consulting fees and an increase in clinical trials, including the SERVE-HF study. The increase in research and development expenses was also offset by the net appreciation of the U.S. dollar against international currencies, which reduced our expenses by approximately $11.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, as reported in U.S. dollars.

 

Donations to Research Foundation.    In the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, we donated $3.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively, to the ResMed Foundation. The Foundation was established primarily to promote research into the deleterious medical consequences of untreated sleep-disordered breathing.

 

Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets.    Amortization of acquired intangible assets for the year ended June 30, 2009 totaled $7.1 million compared to $7.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in amortization expense is attributable to the appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro as the majority of the acquired intangible assets are denominated in Euros.

 

Restructuring Expenses.    Restructuring expenses incurred for the year ended June 30, 2009 were $Nil compared to $2.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2008. Restructuring expenses in the prior year consisted of expenses associated with our decision to streamline European management, including the closure of part of the European headquarters in Basel, Switzerland and two regional offices in the Netherlands. The restructuring expenses mainly comprise employee termination costs, leasehold improvement write-downs and property lease exit costs. We will continue to monitor the progress of this restructure and adjust our business strategies and personnel accordingly to achieve maximum efficiencies and cost savings.

 

Other Income (Expense), Net.    Other income, net for the year ended June 30, 2009 was $11.4 million, a decrease of $3.5 million over the year ended June 30, 2008 of $14.9 million. This was predominantly due a $5.9 million gain on the sale of our Poway property, that was reported in year ended June 30, 2008 which was partly offset by a $3.2 million impairment write-down of our at cost-method investments in the same fiscal year.

 

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Income Taxes.    Our effective income tax rate decreased to 27.4% for the year ended June 30, 2009 from 30.1% for the year ended June 30, 2008. The lower tax rate was primarily due to a change in the geographic mix of taxable income, including the impact of lower taxes associated with our new Singapore manufacturing operation. We continue to benefit from the Australian corporate tax rate of 30% and certain Australian research and development tax benefits because we generate the majority of our taxable income in Australia.

 

Net Income.    As a result of the factors above, our net income for the year ended June 30, 2009 was $146.4 million or $1.90 per diluted share compared to net income of $110.3 million or $1.40 per diluted share for the year ended June 30, 2008, an increase of 33% and 36%, respectively, over the year ended June 30, 2008.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of $488.8 million and $415.7 million, respectively. Working capital was $672.7 million and $584.2 million at June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively. The increase in working capital predominantly reflects the growth and profitability of the business during the year.

 

Inventories at June 30, 2010 increased by $28.2 million or 18% to $185.6 million compared to June 30, 2009 inventories of $157.4 million. The increase in inventories was lower than the increase of 19% in net revenues in the year ended June 30, 2010 compared to the year ended June 30, 2009 due to improved inventory management.

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts at June 30, 2010 were $226.9 million, an increase of $14.8 million or 7% over the June 30, 2009 accounts receivable balance of $212.1 million. The increase was lower than the 19% incremental increase in net revenues for the year ended June 30, 2010 compared to the year ended June 30, 2009. Accounts receivable days sales outstanding of 71 days at June 30, 2010 decreased by 3 days compared to 74 days at June 30, 2009. Our allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of total accounts receivable at June 30, 2010 and 2009 was 3.3% and 3.4%, respectively. The credit quality of our customers remains broadly consistent with our past experience.

 

During the year ended June 30, 2010, we generated cash of $188.2 million from operations. This was lower than the cash generated from operations for the year ended June 30, 2009 of $238.9 million and was primarily the result of an increase in income tax payments. Movements in foreign currency exchange rates during the year ended June 30, 2010 had the effect of increasing our cash and cash equivalents by $4.4 million, as reported in U.S. dollars. During fiscal years 2010 and 2009, we repurchased 2,519,843 and 1,826,307 shares at a cost of $135.8 million and $65.7 million, respectively.

 

Capital expenditures for the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 aggregated $56.9 million and $109.7 million, respectively. The capital expenditures for the year ended June 30, 2010 primarily reflected computer hardware and software, rental and loan equipment and purchase of production tooling equipment and machinery. As a result of these capital expenditures, our balance sheet reflects net property, plant and equipment of approximately $387.1 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $377.6 million at June 30, 2009.

 

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Details of contractual obligations at June 30, 2010 are as follows:

 

          Payments Due by Period
In $000’s    Total    2011    2012    2013    2014    2015    Thereafter

Long-Term Debt

   $ 121,689    $ 121,689    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ -

Operating Leases

     28,452      11,193      7,861      4,684      1,877      1,642      1,195
Purchase Obligations      103,023      94,789      2,971      2,969      2,294      -      -
Total Contractual Obligations    $ 253,164    $ 227,671    $ 10,832    $ 7,653    $ 4,171    $ 1,642    $ 1,195

 

Details of other commercial commitments at June 30, 2010 are as follows:

 

In $000’s    Total
Amounts
Committed
   Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
      2011    2012    2013    2014    2015    Thereafter

Standby Letters of Credit

   $ 175    $ 143    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ 32

Other commercial commitments

     11      11      -      -      -      -      -

Guarantees*

     84,967      65,715      14,507      996      540      554      2,655
Total Commercial Commitments    $ 85,153    $ 65,869    $ 14,507    $ 996    $ 540    $ 554    $ 2,687

 

*The above guarantees mainly relate to security provided as part of our Syndicated Facility Agreement and requirements under contractual obligations with insurance companies transacting with our German subsidiaries.

 

Revolving Facility

 

On April 30, 2010, ResMed Inc., and our wholly-owned subsidiaries, ResMed Corp., ResMed EAP Holdings Inc. and ResMed Motor Technologies Inc., entered into a Fourth Amendment to the March 1, 2006 Second Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement (“the Loan Agreement”) with Union Bank, N.A (formerly Union Bank of California, N.A). The Loan Agreement was modified in order that the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio was revised to exclude all indebtedness owing to Union Bank, N.A.

 

The entire outstanding principal amount must be repaid in full before March 1, 2011. The outstanding principal amount due under the revolving facility will bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.75% to 1.00% (depending on the applicable leverage ratio). At June 30, 2010, there was $64.1 million outstanding under this revolving facility which was bearing interest at a rate of approximately 1.1%.

 

The obligations of ResMed Corp., ResMed Motor Technologies Inc. and ResMed EAP Holdings Inc. under the Loan Agreement are secured by substantially all of the personal property of each of ResMed Corp., ResMed Motor Technologies Inc. and ResMed EAP Holdings Inc., and are guaranteed by ResMed Inc. under an Amended and Restated Continuing Guaranty and Pledge Agreement, which guaranty is secured by a pledge of the equity interests in ResMed Corp., ResMed Motor Technologies Inc. and ResMed EAP Holdings Inc. held by ResMed Inc. The Loan Agreement also contains customary covenants, including certain financial covenants and an obligation that ResMed Inc. maintain certain financial ratios, including a maximum ratio of total debt to EBITDA (as defined in the Loan Agreement), a fixed charge coverage ratio, a minimum tangible net worth, and a minimum ResMed Corp., ResMed Motor Technologies Inc. and ResMed EAP Holdings Inc. EBITDA.

 

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The entire principal amount of the revolving facility and any accrued but unpaid interest may be declared immediately due and payable in the event of the occurrence of an event of default as defined in the Loan Agreement. Events of default include, among other items, failure to make payments when due, the occurrence of a material default in the performance of any covenants in the Loan Agreement or related amendments or a 35% or more change in control of ResMed Inc., ResMed Corp., ResMed Motor Technologies Inc. or ResMed EAP Holdings Inc. At June 30, 2010, we were in compliance with our debt covenants.

 

Syndicated Facility

 

On June 8, 2006, our wholly owned Australian subsidiary, ResMed Limited, entered into a Syndicated Facility Agreement with HSBC Bank Australia Limited as original financier, facility agent and security trustee, that provides for a loan in three tranches (the “Syndicated Facility Agreement”).

 

Tranche A is a Euro (“EUR”) 50 million five-year term loan facility that refinanced all amounts outstanding under a syndicated facility agreement dated May 16, 2005, between ResMed Limited and HSBC Bank Australia Limited, to fund the obligations of our wholly owned French subsidiary ResMed SAS under its agreement to acquire Saime SAS. Tranche A bears interest at a rate equal to LIBOR for deposits denominated in EUR plus a margin of 0.80% or 0.90%, depending on the ratio of the total debt to EBITDA of ResMed Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “ResMed Group”) for the most recently completed fiscal year for the applicable interest period. The entire outstanding principal amount must be repaid in full on June 8, 2011. At June 30, 2010, the Tranche A facility loan had an amount outstanding of EUR 15.0 million, equivalent to approximately U.S. dollars (“USD”) 18.4 million, which was bearing interest at a rate of approximately 1.2%.

 

Tranche B is a USD 15 million term loan facility that may only be used for the purpose of financing capital expenditures and other asset acquisitions by the ResMed Group. Tranche B bears interest at a rate equal to LIBOR for deposits denominated in EUR, Australian dollars, USD or British Pounds Sterling plus a margin of 0.80% or 0.90%, depending on the ratio of the total debt to EBITDA of the ResMed Group for the most recently completed fiscal year for the applicable interest period. The entire principal amount must be repaid in full on June 8, 2011. At June 30, 2010, there was USD 9.0 million outstanding under this loan facility, which was bearing interest at a rate of approximately 1.1%.

 

Tranche C was a USD 60 million term loan facility that could only be used for the purpose of the payment by ResMed Limited of a dividend to ResMed Holdings Limited, which would ultimately be paid to ResMed Inc. Tranche C bore interest at a rate equal to LIBOR for deposits denominated in EUR, Australian dollars or USD plus a margin of 0.70% or 0.80%, depending on the ratio of the total debt to EBITDA of the ResMed Group for the most recently completed fiscal year for the applicable interest period. The entire outstanding principal amount was repaid in full during the year ended June 30, 2009. At June 30, 2010, the Tranche C loan facility was no longer available.

 

Simultaneous with the Syndicated Facility Agreement, ResMed Limited entered into a working capital agreement with HSBC Bank Australia Limited for revolving, letter of credit and overdraft facilities up to a total commitment of 6.5 million Australian dollars, and ResMed (UK) Limited entered into a working capital agreement with HSBC Bank plc for a revolving cash advance facility for a total commitment of up to 3 million British Pounds Sterling. At June 30, 2010, there were no amounts outstanding under either of these facilities.

 

On September 30, 2008, our wholly-owned Australian subsidiary, ResMed Limited, agreed to amend and restate the Syndicated Facility Agreement entered into on June 8, 2006. The amended and restated agreement (“First Amended and Restated Syndicated Facility Agreement”) with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Sydney Branch as financier and HSBC Bank Australia Limited as

 

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facility agent and security trustee, provided for an additional Tranche D term loan facility in the amount of USD 50 million.

 

On September 30, 2009, ResMed Limited agreed to amend and restate for a second time the Syndicated Facility Agreement. The second amended and restated agreement (“Second Amended and Restated Syndicated Facility Agreement”) provides for the extension of our Tranche D term loan facility in the amount of USD 50 million for an additional 12 month period and to increase the interest rate applicable to the Tranche D portion of the loan facility. The financier continues to have the right to assign part or all of its rights and/or obligations under the Second Amended and Restated Syndicated Facility Agreement to other financial institutions. The extended Tranche D loan facility bears interest at a rate equal to LIBOR for deposits denominated in USD, plus a margin of 2.25% or 2.50%, depending on the ratio of the total debt to EBITDA of the ResMed Group for the most recently completed fiscal year for the applicable interest period. The entire principal amount of the additional loan facility must be repaid in full by September 30, 2010. At June 30, 2010, there was USD 30.0 million outstanding under the Tranche D loan facility, which was bearing interest at a rate of approximately 2.6%.

 

The Syndicated Facility Agreement is secured by a pledge of one hundred percent of the shares of ResMed Inc.’s subsidiary, ResMed Paris SAS (formerly Saime SA), pursuant to a pledge agreement. The Syndicated Facility Agreement also contains customary covenants, including certain financial covenants and an obligation that ResMed Limited maintains certain financial ratios, including a minimum debt service cover ratio, a maximum ratio of total debt to EBITDA and a minimum tangible net worth. The entire principal amount of the loan and any accrued, but unpaid, interest may be declared immediately due and payable in the event of the occurrence of an event of default as defined in the Syndicated Facility Agreement. Events of default include, among other items, failure to make payments when due, breaches of representations, warranties or covenants, the occurrence of certain insolvency events, the occurrence of an event or change which could have a material adverse effect on ResMed Limited and its subsidiaries, and if ResMed Inc. ceases to control ResMed Limited, ResMed Corp., ResMed SAS, ResMed GmbH & Co. KG, ResMed (UK) Limited, Take Air Medical Handels-GmbH or ResMed Paris SAS.

 

The obligations of ResMed Limited under the loan facility are subject to two guarantee and indemnity agreements, one on behalf of ResMed Inc. and its U.S. subsidiary, ResMed Corp., and another on behalf of ResMed’s international subsidiaries, ResMed SAS (other than Tranche C), ResMed GmbH & Co. KG, ResMed (UK) Limited and Take Air Medical Handels-GmbH. At June 30, 2010, we were in compliance with our debt covenants.

 

Prepayment Facility

 

During the year ended June 30, 2010, ResMed EPN Limited, our wholly-owned UK subsidiary, obtained access to a Prepayment Facility with HSBC Invoice Finance (UK) Limited that provides for a cash advance facility up to a total commitment of 5 million British Pounds Sterling. These advances are limited to 75% of secured outstanding sales invoices. At June 30, 2010, there were no amounts outstanding under this facility

 

We expect to satisfy all of our short-term liquidity requirements through a combination of cash on hand and cash generated from operations.

 

Stock-Based Compensation Costs

 

We have granted stock options and restricted stock units to personnel, including officers and directors, under the ResMed Inc. 2009 Incentive Award Plan (the “2009 Plan”), the 2006 Incentive Award Plan,

 

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as amended (the “2006 Plan”) and the Amended and Restated ResMed Inc. 2006 Incentive Award Plan (the “2006 Amended Plan”). These options and restricted stock units have expiration dates of seven years from the date of grant and vest over one or four years. We granted the options with the exercise price equal to the market value as determined at the date of grant. We have also offered to our personnel, including officers, the right to purchase shares of our common stock at a discount under the ResMed Inc. 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”).

 

We measure the compensation expense of all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognize the compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Such value is recognized as expense over the service period, using the straight-line method for stock-based awards. The fair value of restricted stock units is equal to the market value as determined at the date of grant.

 

The fair value of stock options granted under our stock option plans and purchase rights granted under the ESPP is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model assuming no dividends and using the following assumptions:

 

     Years ended June 30  
     2010     2009     2008  

Stock Options:

                        

Weighted average grant date fair value

   $ 16.06      $ 10.58      $ 12.87   

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

     2.2     1.9     2.6-4.6

Dividend yield

     -        -        -   

Expected option life in years

     4.0-5.0        4.0-4.8        4.0-4.8   

Volatility

     32-40     27-38     27-28

ESPP Purchase rights:

                        

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

     0.2     1.3     1.7-5.0

Dividend yield

     -        -        -   

Expected option life

     6 months        6 months        6 months   

Volatility

     23-55     33-55     23-33

 

Expected volatilities are based on a combination of historical volatilities of our stock and the implied volatilities from traded options of our stock corresponding to the expected term of the options. We use a combination of the historic and implied volatilities as we believe the addition of the implied volatility is more representative of our future stock price trends. While there is a tradable market of options on our common stock, less emphasis is placed on the implied volatility of these options due to the relative low volumes of these traded options and the difference in the terms compared to our employee options. The expected life represents the weighted average period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding giving consideration to vesting schedules and our historical exercise patterns. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option.

 

Tax Expense

 

Our income tax rate is governed by the laws of the regions in which our income is recognized. To date, a substantial portion of our income has been subject to income tax in Australia where the statutory rate was 30% in fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008. During fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, our consolidated effective tax rate has fluctuated between approximately 27% and approximately 30%. These fluctuations have resulted from, and future effective tax rates will depend upon, numerous factors, including the amount of research and development expenditures for which a an additional Australian tax deduction is available, the geographic mix of taxable income and other tax credits or benefits available to us under applicable tax laws.

 

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We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

Critical Accounting Principles and Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis we evaluate our estimates, including those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory adjustments, warranty obligations, goodwill, impaired assets, intangible assets, income taxes, deferred tax valuation allowances and stock-based compensation costs.

 

We state these accounting policies in the notes to the consolidated financial statements and at relevant sections in this discussion and analysis. The estimates are based on the information that is currently available to us and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:

 

(1)    Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments, which results in bad debt expense. We determine the adequacy of this allowance by continually evaluating individual customer receivables, considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

 

(2)    Inventory Adjustments. Inventories are stated at lower of cost or market and are determined by the first-in, first-out method. We review the components of inventory on a regular basis for excess, obsolete and impaired inventory based on estimated future usage and sales. The likelihood of any material inventory write-downs is dependent on changes in competitive conditions, new product introductions by us or our competitors, or rapid changes in customer demand.

 

(3)    Valuation of Goodwill, Intangible and Other Long-Lived Assets. We use assumptions in establishing the carrying value, fair value and estimated lives of our goodwill, intangibles and other long-lived assets. The criteria used for these evaluations include management’s estimate of the asset’s continuing ability to generate positive income from operations and positive cash flow in future periods compared to the carrying value of the asset, as well as the strategic significance of any identifiable intangible asset in our business objectives. If assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Useful lives and related amortization or depreciation expense are based on our estimate of the period that the assets will generate revenues or otherwise be used by us. Factors that would influence the likelihood of a material change in our reported results include significant changes in the asset’s ability to generate positive cash flow, loss of legal ownership or title to the asset, a significant decline in the economic and competitive environment on which the asset depends, significant changes in our strategic business objectives, utilization of the asset, and a significant change in the economic and/or political conditions in certain countries.

 

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(4)    Valuation of Deferred Income Taxes. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The likelihood of a material change in our expected realization of these assets is dependent on future taxable income, our ability to deduct tax loss carryforwards against future taxable income, the effectiveness of our tax planning and strategies among the various tax jurisdictions that we operate in, and any significant changes in the tax treatment received on our business combinations.

 

(5)    Provision for Warranty. We provide for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time the related revenue is recognized. The amount of this provision is determined by using a financial model, which takes into consideration actual, historical expenses and potential risks associated with our different products. This financial model is then used to calculate the future probable expenses related to warranty and the required level of the warranty provision. Although we engage in product improvement programs and processes, our warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates and costs incurred to correct those product failures. Should actual product failure rates or estimated costs to repair those product failures differ from our estimates, revisions to our estimated warranty provision would be required.

 

(6)    Revenue Recognition. Revenue on product sales is recorded at the time of shipment, at which time title transfers to the customer. Revenue on product sales which require customer acceptance is not recorded until acceptance is received. Royalty revenue from license agreements is recorded when earned. Service revenue received in advance from service contracts is initially deferred and recognized ratably over the life of the service contract. Revenue received in advance from rental unit contracts is initially deferred and recognized ratably over the life of the rental contract. Revenue from rental unit contracts is recognized ratably over the life of the rental contract. Revenue from sale of marketing and distribution rights is initially deferred and recognized ratably as revenue over the life of the contract. Freight charges billed to customers are included in revenue. All freight-related expenses are charged to cost of sales.

 

We do not recognize revenues to the extent that we offer a right of return or other recourse with respect to the sale of our products or similarly offer variable sale prices for subsequent events or activities. However, as part of our sales processes we may provide upfront discounts for large orders, one time special pricing to support new product introductions, sales rebates for centralized purchasing entities or price-breaks for regular order volumes. The costs of all such programs are recorded as an adjustment to revenue. Our products are predominantly therapy-based equipment and require no installation. As such, we have no significant installation obligations.

 

(7)    Stock-Based Compensation. We measure the compensation of all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant. Such value is recognized as compensation expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures. We estimate the fair value of employee stock options using a Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair value of an award is affected by our stock price on the date of grant as well as other assumptions including the estimated volatility of our stock price over the term of the awards and the estimated period of time that we expect employees to hold their stock options. The risk-free interest rate assumption we use is based upon U.S. Treasury yield curve appropriate for the expected life of the awards. Expected volatilities are based on a combination of historical volatilities of our stock and the implied volatilities from tradeable options of our stock corresponding to the expected term of the options. We use a combination of the historic and implied volatilities as the addition of the implied volatility is more representative of our future stock price trends. In order to determine the estimated period of time that we expect employees to hold their stock options, we have used historical rates by employee groups. The estimation of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent actual results differ from our estimates, such amounts will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period estimates are revised. The aforementioned inputs entered into the option valuation model we use to fair value our stock awards are subjective estimates and changes to

 

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these estimates will cause the fair value of our stock awards and related stock-based compensation expense we record to vary.

 

(8)    Income Tax. We assess our income tax positions and record tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, we have recorded the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In September 2009, the FASB amended the authoritative guidance on revenue recognition for arrangements with multiple deliverables and arrangements that include software elements. This new guidance permits prospective or retrospective adoption. We will prospectively adopt this guidance from July 1, 2010 and do not believe it will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2010, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that requires new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value measurements. The FASB also clarified existing fair-value measurement disclosure guidance about the level of disaggregation, inputs, and valuation techniques. The guidance related to the Level 3 reconciliation will be effective for the Company beginning July 1, 2011. The remaining guidance has been adopted and the impact was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and financial disclosures.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of June 30, 2010, we are not involved in any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC.

 

ITEM 7A QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET AND BUSINESS RISKS

 

Foreign Currency Market Risk

 

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, although the financial statements of our non-U.S. subsidiaries are maintained in their respective local currencies. We transact business in various foreign currencies, including a number of major European currencies as well as the Australian dollar. We have significant foreign currency exposure through both our Australian and Singapore manufacturing activities and international sales operations. We have established a foreign currency hedging program using purchased currency options and forward contracts to hedge foreign-currency-denominated financial assets, liabilities and manufacturing expenditures. The goal of this hedging program is to economically manage the financial impact of foreign currency exposures denominated in Euros and Australian dollars. Under this program, increases or decreases in our foreign-currency-denominated financial assets, liabilities, and firm commitments are partially offset by gains and losses on the hedging instruments. We do not enter into financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The foreign currency derivatives portfolio is recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value and included in other assets or other liabilities. All movements in the fair value of the foreign currency derivatives are recorded within other income, net on our consolidated statements of income.

 

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The table below provides information (in U.S. dollars) on our foreign-currency-denominated financial assets by legal entity functional currency as of June 30, 2010 (in thousands):

 

     Australian
Dollar
(AUD)
    U.S.
Dollar
(USD)
    Euro
(EUR)
    Great
Britain
Pound
(GBP)
     Canadian
Dollar
(CAD)
   Singapore
Dollar
(SGD)
 

AUD Functional Currency Entities:

                                              

Assets

   $ -      $ 86,968      $ 51,587      $ (45    -    $ 649   
   

Liability

     -        (88,635     (45,723     (573    -      (135
             

Net Total

     -        (1,667     5,864        (618    -      514   

USD Functional Currency Entities:

                                              

Assets

     -        -        -        -       7,050      -   
   

Liability

     -        -        -        -       -      -   
             

Net Total

     -        -        -        -       7,050      -   

EURO Functional Currency Entities:

                                              

Assets

     -        1        -        -       -      -   
   

Liability

     -        (295     -        (2,107    -      -   
             

Net Total

     -        (294     -        (2,107    -      -   

GBP Functional Currency Entities:

                                              

Assets

     -        473        209        -       -      -   
   

Liability

     -        (76     (1,548     -       -      -   
             

Net Total

     -        397        (1,339     -       -      -   

SGD Functional Currency Entities:

                                              

Assets

     2,652        6,450        3,246        75       -      -   
   

Liability

     (1,986     (4,296     (3,932     (1    -      -   
             

Net Total

     666        2,154        (686     74       -      -   

INR Functional Currency Entities:

                                              

Assets

     -        -        -        -       -      -   
   

Liability

     -        (1,492     (656     -       -      -   
             

Net Total

     -        (1,492     (656     -       -      -   

 

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The table below provides information about our foreign currency derivative financial instruments and presents the information in U.S. dollar equivalents. The table summarizes information on instruments and transactions that are sensitive to foreign currency exchange rates, including foreign currency call options held at June 30, 2010. The table presents the notional amounts and weighted average exchange rates by contractual maturity dates for our foreign currency derivative financial instruments. These notional amounts generally are used to calculate payments to be exchanged under the options contracts.

 

(In thousands except

exchange rates)

                  Fair Value
Assets /
(Liabilities)
                  Jun 30,
  FY 2011   FY 2012   FY 2013   Total   2010   2009

Foreign Exchange Call Options

                       

Receive AUD/Pay USD

                       

Option amount

  $72,500   $55,000   $10,000   $137,500   $3,855   $5,903

Ave. contractual
exchange rate

  AUD 1 = USD 0.8245   AUD 1 = USD 0.9021   AUD 1 = USD 0.8200   AUD 1 = USD 0.8535        

Receive AUD/Pay Euro

                       

Option amount

  $54,437   $19,573   $-   $74,010   $6,907   $1,894

Ave. contractual
exchange rate

  AUD 1 = Euro 0.5871   AUD 1 = Euro 0.6373   -   AUD 1 = Euro 0.5996        

Receive AUD/Pay GBP

                       

Option Amount

  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $18

Ave. contractual
exchange rate

  -   -   -   -        

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

We are exposed to risk associated with changes in interest rates affecting the return on our cash and cash equivalents and debt. At June 30, 2010, we had total long-term debt, including the current portion of those obligations, of $121.7 million. All of this debt is subject to variable interest rates. A hypothetical 10% change in interest rates during the year ended June 30, 2010, would not have a material impact on the fair value of our debt obligations. We have no interest rate hedging agreements.

 

Credit Market Risk

 

At June 30, 2010, we held a number of investment securities in AAA rated auction securities with UBS Financial Services Inc. (“UBS”). During November 2008, we accepted an offer that gave us a right to sell our investment securities back to UBS at full par value after June 29, 2010. In accordance with the agreement reached with UBS during November 2008 we sold our securities back to UBS at full par value on June 30, 2010. We have recognized the full par value of the securities within Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets.

 

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ITEM 8 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the financial statements set forth in Item 15 of Part IV of this report, “Exhibits and Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules.”

 

  a) Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   F1

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 and 2009

   F2

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008

   F3

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008

   F4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008

   F5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   F6

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

    

 

  b) Supplementary Data

 

Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) – The quarterly results for the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are summarized below (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

2010    First
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter
   Fiscal Year

Net revenues

   $ 246,992    $ 275,134    $ 278,659    $ 291,572    $ 1,092,357

Gross profit

     150,178      164,205      166,583      174,517      655,483

Net income/(loss)

     42,102      45,983      48,834      53,166      190,085
   

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.56    $ 0.61    $ 0.65    $ 0.70    $ 2.52

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.55    $ 0.60    $ 0.63    $ 0.68    $ 2.45
                                    
2009    First
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter
   Fiscal Year

Net revenues

   $ 217,931    $ 222,980    $ 227,865    $ 251,959    $ 920,735

Gross profit

     127,127      131,024      138,943      156,708      553,802

Net income/(loss)

     28,027      33,853      39,198      45,370      146,448
   

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.37    $ 0.45    $ 0.52    $ 0.60    $ 1.94

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.36    $ 0.44    $ 0.51    $ 0.59    $ 1.90

 

Note: Per share amounts for each quarter are computed independently, and, due to the computation formula, the sum of the four quarters may not equal the year.

 

ITEM 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

None.

 

ITEM 9A CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required

 

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disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

 

As required by SEC Rule 13a-15(b), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2010. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2010.

 

There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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MANAGEMENTS REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

  (i) Pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;

 

  (ii) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and

 

  (iii) Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2010. Management based this assessment on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in “Internal Control – Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of ResMed Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting. Management reviewed the results of its assessment with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.

 

Based on our assessment and those criteria, management has concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2010.

 

KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, who audited and reported on the consolidated financial statements of ResMed, Inc. included in this report, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.

 

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RESMED INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

ResMed Inc.:

 

We have audited ResMed Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). ResMed Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

In our opinion, ResMed Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of ResMed Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2010, and the related financial statement schedule, and our report dated August 16, 2010 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule.

 

/s/    KPMG LLP

San Diego, California

August 16, 2010

 

ITEM 9B OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

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PART III


 

ITEM 10 DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

Information required by this Item is herein incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our November 11, 2010, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 2010.

 

We have filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010, the certifications of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

On December 10, 2009, we submitted to the New York Stock Exchange the Annual CEO Certification required pursuant to Section 303A.12(a) of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual.

 

ITEM 11 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Information required by this Item is herein incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our November 11, 2010, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 2010.

 

ITEM 12 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

Information required by this Item is herein incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our November 11, 2010, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 2010.

 

ITEM 13 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

Information required by this Item is herein incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our November 11, 2010, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 2010.

 

ITEM 14 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

 

Information required by this Item is herein incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our November 11, 2010, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 2010.

 

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PART IV


 

ITEM 15 EXHIBITS AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

The following documents are filed as part of this report:

 

(a)    Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule – The consolidated financial statements and schedule of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are set forth in the “Index to Consolidated Financial Statements” under Item 8 of this report.
(b)    Exhibit Lists
3.1    First Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant, as amended (15)
3.2    Third Restated By-laws of Registrant (12)
3.3    Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of ResMed Inc. (17)
4.1    Form of certificate evidencing shares of Common Stock (1)
4.2    Rights agreement dated as of April 23, 1997 (2)
10.1*    1995 Stock Option Plan (1)
10.2*    1997 Equity Participation Plan (3)
10.3    Licensing Agreement between the University of Sydney and ResMed Ltd dated May 17, 1991, as amended (1)
10.5    Loan Agreement between the Australian Trade Commission and ResMed Ltd dated May 3, 1994 (1)
10.6    Lease for 10121 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego CA 92131-1109, USA (4)
10.7    Sale and Leaseback Agreements for 97 Waterloo Rd, North Ryde, Australia (5)
10.8*    Employment Agreement dated May 14, 2002, between Servo Magnetics Inc. and Leslie Hoffman (6)
10.9    Agreement for the purchase of Lot 6001, Norwest Business Park, Baulkham Hills, Australia (6)
10.10*    2003 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (7)
10.11    Loan Agreement between ResMed Limited and HSBC Bank Australia Limited (11)
10.12    Securities Sale Agreement Financiere Ace S.A.S. dated as of May 4, 2005 (11)
10.13    First Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2005, by and among ResMed Corp., ResMed EAP Holdings Inc. and Union Bank of California, N.A. (8)
10.14    Security Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2005, by and between ResMed EAP Holdings Inc. and Union Bank of California, N.A. (8)
10.15    Continuing Guaranty, dated as of November 1, 2005, by and between ResMed Corp. and ResMed EAP Holdings Inc and Union Bank of California, N.A. (8)
10.16    Commercial Promissory Note, dated as of November 1, 2005, made by ResMed Corp. and ResMed EAP Holdings Inc. (8)
10.17    Commercial Promissory Note, dated as of November 1, 2005, made by ResMed Corp. and ResMed EAP Holdings Inc.  (8)

 

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10.18    Second Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2006, among ResMed Corp., Motor Technologies Inc., ResMed EAP Holdings Inc. and Union Bank of California, N.A. (9)
10.19    Syndicated Facility Agreement, dated as of June 8, 2006, by and between ResMed Limited and HSBC Bank Australia Limited (10)
10.20    Deed of Guarantee and Indemnity, dated as of June 8, 2006, by and among HSBC Bank Australia Limited, ResMed Limited, ResMed SAS, ResMed GmbH & Co. KG, ResMed (UK) Limited and Take Air Medical Handels-GmbH (10)
10.21    Deed of Guarantee and Indemnity, dated as of June 8, 2006, by and among HSBC Bank Australia Limited, ResMed Inc., ResMed Corp. and ResMed Limited (10)
10.22    Working Capital Agreement, dated as of June 8, 2006, by and among ResMed (UK) Limited and HSBC Bank plc (10)
10.23    Working Capital Agreement, dated as of June 8, 2006, by and among ResMed Limited and HSBC Bank Australia Limited (10)
10.24*    ResMed Inc. 2006 Incentive Award Plan (16)
10.25*    Amendment No. 1 to the ResMed Inc. 2006 Incentive Award Plan (13)
10.26*    2006 Grant agreement for Board of Directors (13)
10.27*    2006 Grant agreement for Executive Officers (15)
10.28*    2006 Grant agreement for Australian Executive Officers (15)
10.29*    Form of Executive Agreement (14)
10.30    Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement dated January 28, 2008 (18)
10.31    Lease Agreement between ResMed Corp. and Poway Danielson, LP (19)
10.32    First Amended and Restated Syndicated Facility Agreement dated September 30, 2008 (20)
10.33    Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2008, by and between ResMed Limited; The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Sydney Branch; and HSBC Bank Australia Limited (20)
10.34    US Guarantee Consent Deed, dated as of September 17, 2008, by and among HSBC Bank Australia Limited, ResMed Inc., ResMed Corp. and ResMed Limited (20)
10.35    International Guarantee Consent Deed, dated as of September 30,2008, by and among HSBC Bank Australia Limited, ResMed Limited, ResMed SAS, ResMed GmbH & Co. KG, ResMed (UK) Limited and Take Air Medical Handels-GmbH (20)
10.36*    Amended and Restated 2006 Incentive Award Plan dated November 20, 2008 (21)
10.37    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers dated December 12, 2008 (22)
10.38    Third Amendment to the March 1, 2006 Second Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement (23)
10.39    Approval of new share repurchase program dated May 29, 2009 (24)
10.40    Form of Indemnification Agreements for our directors and officers (25)
10.41    Form of Access Agreement for directors (25)

 

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10.42*    Updated Form of Executive Agreement (9)
10.43    Second Amendment and Restatement Deed, dated as of September 30, 2009, by and between ResMed Limited; The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Sydney Branch; and HSBC Bank Australia Limited (26)
10.44    Second US Guarantee Consent Deed, dated as of September 29, 2009, by and among HSBC Bank Australia Limited, ResMed Inc., ResMed Corp. and ResMed Limited (26)
10.45    Second International Guarantee Consent Deed, dated as of September 30, 2009, by and among HSBC Bank Australia Limited, ResMed Limited, ResMed SAS, ResMed GmbH & Co. KG, ResMed (UK) Limited and Take Air Medical Handels-GmbH. (26)
10.46    ResMed Inc. 2009 Incentive Award Plan. (27)
10.47    ResMed Inc. 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. (27)
10.48    Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement. (27)
10.49    Fourth Amendment to the March 1, 2006 Second Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement. (28)
10.50    ResMed Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan. (29)
21.1    Subsidiaries of the Registrant (30)
23.1    Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (30)
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (30)
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (30)
32.1   

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (30)

 

 

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-91094) declared effective on June 1, 1995.

(2) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A12G filed on April 25, 1997.

(3) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s 1997 Proxy Statement.

(4) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K dated June 30, 1998.

(5) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2001.

(6) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2002.

(7) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s 2007 Definitive Proxy Statement dated October 13, 2007.

(8) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 8-K dated November 8, 2005.

(9) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009.

(10) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 8-K dated June 8, 2006.

(11) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2005.

(12) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K dated February 23, 2007.

(13) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2006.

(14) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K dated July 9, 2007.

(15) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007

(16) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K dated November 9, 2006.

(17) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2007

(18) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on February 6, 2008.

(19) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on March 27, 2008.

(20) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed October 6, 2008.

(21) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed October 15, 2008.

 

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(22) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on December 15, 2008.

(23) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on March 5, 2009.

(24) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on June 4, 2009.

(25) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2009.

(26) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on October 1, 2009.

(27) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on November 23, 2009.

(28) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

(29) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on May 28, 2010.

(30) Filed herewith.

 

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RESMED INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

ResMed Inc.:

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of ResMed Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of June 30, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2010. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited financial statement schedule II. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ResMed Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), ResMed Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated August 16, 2010, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP


San Diego, California

August 16, 2010

 

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RESMED INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30, 2010 and 2009

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     June 30,
2010
    June 30,
2009
 
    


 


Assets

                

Current assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 488,776      $ 415,650   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,826 and $7,381 at June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively

     226,911        212,096   

Inventories (note 5)

     185,642        157,431   

Deferred income taxes (note 14)

     40,227        44,368   

Income taxes receivable

     5,317        2,067   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets (note 4 and 20)

     38,468        21,672   
    


Total current assets

     985,341        853,284   

Non-current assets:

                

Property, plant and equipment, net (note 7)

     387,148        377,613   

Goodwill (note 8)

     198,625        213,169   

Other intangibles, net (note 8)

     30,925        35,023   

Deferred income taxes (note 14)

     19,042        19,364   

Other assets

     5,316        5,261   

Investment Securities (note 4 and 20)

     -        4,254   
    


Total non-current assets

     641,056        654,684   
    


Total assets

   $ 1,626,397      $ 1,507,968   
    


Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

                

Current liabilities:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 57,535      $ 48,293   

Accrued expenses (note 9)

     80,883        67,018   

Deferred revenue

     29,507        28,881   

Income taxes payable

     22,656        56,972   

Deferred income taxes (note 14)

     402        391   

Current portion of long-term debt (note 10)

     121,689        67,545   
    


Total current liabilities

     312,672        269,100   

Non-current liabilities:

                

Deferred income taxes (note 14)

     10,793        11,137   

Deferred revenue

     12,755        15,238   

Long-term debt (note 10)

     -        94,191   

Income taxes payable

     2,641        3,110   
    


Total non-current liabilities

     26,189        123,676   
    


Total liabilities

     338,861        392,776   
    


Commitments and contingencies (notes 17 and 18)

     -        -   

Stockholders’ equity: (note 12)

                

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

     -        -   

Common stock, $0.004 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 75,672,704 at June 30, 2010 and 75,251,209 at June 30, 2009

                

(excluding 9,221,768 and 6,701,925 shares held as Treasury stock respectively)

     303        303   

Additional paid-in capital

     660,487        522,980   

Retained earnings

     884,876        694,791   

Treasury stock, at cost

     (344,505     (208,659

Accumulated other comprehensive income (note 6)

     86,375        105,777   
    


Total stockholders’ equity

     1,287,536        1,115,192   
    


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,626,397      $ 1,507,968   
    


 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     June  30,
2010

   June  30,
2009

   June  30,
2008

Net revenues

   $ 1,092,357    $ 920,735    $ 835,397

Cost of sales

     436,874      366,933      338,544

Voluntary product recall expenses (note 19)

     -      -      3,103
    

Gross profit

     655,483      553,802      493,750
    

Operating expenses:

                    

Selling, general and administrative

     328,858      289,875      278,087

Research and development

     75,202      63,056      60,524

Donations to research foundations

     3,000      3,500      2,000

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     8,041      7,060      7,791

Restructuring expenses (note 11)

     -      -      2,378
    

Total operating expenses

     415,101      363,491      350,780
    

Income from operations

     240,382      190,311      142,970
    

Other income:

                    

Interest income, net

     14,029      10,205      10,058

Other, net (note 13)

     6,178      1,168      4,827
    

Total other income, net

     20,207      11,373      14,885
    

Income before income taxes

     260,589      201,684      157,855

Income taxes (note 14)

     70,504      55,236      47,552
    

Net income

   $ 190,085    $ 146,448    $ 110,303
    

Basic earnings per share

   $ 2.52    $ 1.94    $ 1.43

Diluted earnings per share (note 2-j)

   $ 2.45    $ 1.90    $ 1.40

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     75,454      75,629      77,378

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

     77,549      77,113      78,712

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income

Years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(In thousands)

 

    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Treasury Stock     Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total     Comprehensive
Income
 
    Shares   Amount       Shares     Amount          

Balance, June 30, 2007

  79,921   $ 311      $ 421,701   (2,305   $ (43,497   $ 436,954   $ 115,753      $ 931,222           

Common stock issued on exercise of options (note 12)

  787     3        16,294                                 16,297           

Common stock issued on employee stock purchase plan (note 12)

  143     1        5,546                                 5,547           

Treasury stock purchases

        (11         (2,571     (99,490                   (99,501        

Tax benefit from exercise of options

                4,058                                 4,058           

Stock-based compensation costs

                20,747                                 20,747           

Comprehensive income:

                                                             

Net income

                                    110,303             110,303        110,303   

Cumulative adjustment on implementation of FIN 48

                                    1,086             1,086           

Other comprehensive income:

                                                             

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                          92,401        92,401        92,401   

Unrealized gain/(loss) on investment securities

                                          (385     (385     (385
                                                         


Comprehensive income

                                                        $ 202,319   
                                                         


                                                               

Balance, June 30, 2008

  80,851   $ 304      $ 468,346   (4,876   $ (142,987   $ 548,343   $ 207,769      $ 1,081,775           

Common stock issued on exercise of options (note 12)

  924     4        20,289                                 20,293           

Common stock issued on employee stock purchase plan (note 12)

  178     1        4,733                                 4,734           

Treasury stock purchases

        (6         (1,826     (65,672                   (65,678        

Tax benefit from exercise of options

                4,051                                 4,051           

Stock-based compensation costs

                25,561                                 25,561           

Comprehensive income:

                                                             

Net income

                                    146,448             146,448        146,448   

Other comprehensive income:

                                                             

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                          (101,631     (101,631     (101,631

Unrealized gain/(loss) on investment securities

                                          (361     (361     (361
                                                         


Comprehensive income

                                                        $ 44,456   
                                                         


                                                               

Balance, June 30, 2009

  81,953   $ 303      $ 522,980   (6,702   $ (208,659   $ 694,791   $ 105,777      $ 1,115,192           

Common stock issued on exercise of options (note 12)

  2,779     9        88,584                                 88,593           

Common stock issued on employee stock purchase plan (note 12)

  162     1        6,113                                 6,114           

Treasury stock purchases

        (10         (2,520     (135,846                   (135,856        

Tax benefit from exercise of options

                13,186                                 13,186           

Stock-based compensation costs

                29,624                                 29,624           

Comprehensive income:

                                                             

Net income

                                    190,085             190,085        190,085   

Other comprehensive income:

                                                             

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                          (20,148     (20,148     (20,148

Unrealized gain/(loss) on investment securities

                                          746        746        746   
                                                         


Comprehensive income

                                                        $ 170,683   
                                                         


                                                               

Balance, June 30, 2010

  84,894   $ 303      $ 660,487   (9,222   $ (344,505   $ 884,876   $ 86,375      $ 1,287,536           

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(In thousands)

 

     June 30,
2010
    June 30,
2009
    June 30,
2008
 
    


Cash flows from operating activities:

                        

Net income

   $ 190,085      $ 146,448      $ 110,303   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                        

Voluntary product recall expenses

     -        -        3,103   

Depreciation and amortization

     61,563        53,963        59,485   

Provision for warranties

     3,197        2,219        (1,125

Deferred income taxes

     3,323        (26,658     8,883   

Foreign currency revaluation

     (7,287     16,829        (4,029

Stock-based compensation costs

     29,734        25,515        20,741   

Tax benefit from stock options exercised

     (13,169     (3,870     (3,813

Gain on sale and leaseback of real property

     -        -        (5,917

Write-down of cost-method investments

     250        1,306        3,250   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:

                        

Accounts receivable, net

     (24,742     (32,897     (16,083

Inventories

     (32,272     (16,141     9,605   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (16,012     20,916        10,642   

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, income taxes and other liabilities

     (6,457     51,247        (57,209
    


Net cash provided by operating activities

     188,213        238,877        137,836   
    


Cash flows from investing activities:

                        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (56,855     (109,692     (75,779

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

     -        1,763        24,711   

Capitalized interest

     -        (1,610     (1,233

Purchases of investment securities

     -        -        (6,500

Proceeds from sale of maturing investment securities

     1,050        -        21,450   

Patent registration costs

     (4,786     (4,528     (5,639

Proceeds from disposal of business assets and contracts

     454        3,005        2,542   

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $1,260

     (10,660     (2,394     (856

Purchases of cost-method investments

     -        (2,267     -   

Purchases of foreign currency contracts

     (1,725     (2,439     (2,049

Proceeds from exercise of foreign currency contracts

     14,211        8,863        5,500   
    


Net cash used in investing activities

     (58,311     (109,299     (37,853
    


Cash flows from financing activities:

                        

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net

     95,222        24,892        21,627   

Repayment of borrowings

     (38,438     (38,435     (36,640

Proceeds from borrowings, net of borrowing costs

     -        80,137        44,000   

Tax benefit from stock option exercises

     13,169        3,870        3,813   

Purchases of treasury stock

     (131,082     (68,593     (96,557
    


Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (61,129     1,871        (63,757
    


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     4,353        (36,877     27,060   
    


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     73,126        94,572        63,286   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

     415,650        321,078        257,792   
    


Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

   $ 488,776      $ 415,650      $ 321,078   
    


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                        

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

   $ 96,674      $ 16,926      $ 42,151   

Interest paid, net of capitalized interest

     2,196        5,016        5,520   
    


Fair value of assets acquired in acquisitions, excluding cash

   $ 7,937      $ 698      $ -   

Liabilities assumed

     (3,909     (227     -   

Goodwill on acquisition

     8,715        1,923        856   

Fair value of contingent consideration

     (2,083     -        -   
    


Cash paid for acquisition, including acquisition costs

   $ 10,660      $ 2,394      $ 856   
    


 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(1) Organization and Basis of Presentation

 

ResMed Inc. (referred to herein as “we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation formed in March 1994 as a holding company for the ResMed Group. Through our subsidiaries, we design, manufacture and market equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and other respiratory disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea. Our manufacturing operations are located in Australia, Singapore, France and the United States. Major distribution and sales sites are located in the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia, Norway and Sweden.

 

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

  (a) Basis of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from management’s estimates.

 

  (b) Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue on product sales is generally recorded upon shipment, at which time title and risk of loss transfers to the customer. Revenue on product sales which require customer acceptance is not recorded until acceptance is received. Royalty revenue from license agreements is recorded when earned. Service revenue received in advance from service contracts is initially deferred and recognized ratably over the life of the service contract. Revenue received in advance from rental unit contracts is initially deferred and recognized ratably over the life of the rental contract. Revenue from rental unit contracts is recognized ratably over the life of the rental contract. Revenue from sale of marketing or distribution rights is initially deferred and recognized ratably as revenue over the life of the contract. Freight charges billed to customers are included in revenue. All shipping and handling related expenses are charged to cost of sales. Taxes assessed by government authorities that are imposed on and concurrent with revenue-producing transactions, such as sales and value added taxes, are reported on a net basis (excluded from revenue).

 

We do not recognize revenues to the extent that we offer a right of return or other recourse with respect to the sale of our products, other than returns for product defects or other warranty claims, nor do we recognize revenues if we offer variable sale prices for subsequent events or activities. However, as part of our sales processes we may provide upfront discounts for large orders, one time special pricing to support new product introductions, sales rebates for centralized purchasing entities or price-breaks for regular order volumes. The costs of all such programs are recorded as an adjustment to revenue. Our products are predominantly therapy-based equipment and require no installation. As such, we have no significant installation obligations.

 

  (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash equivalents include certificates of deposit and other highly liquid investments and are stated at cost, which approximates market. Investments with original maturities of 90 days or less are considered to be cash equivalents for purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

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(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

  (d) Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined principally by the first-in, first-out method, or net realizable value. Finished goods and work-in-process inventories include material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs. We review and provide for any product obsolescence in our manufacturing and distribution operations with assessments of individual products and components (based on estimated future usage and sales) being performed throughout the year.

 

  (e) Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment, including rental equipment, is recorded at cost. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally two to ten years except for buildings which are depreciated over an estimated useful life of 40 years and leasehold improvements which are amortized over the lease term. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

We capitalize interest in connection with the construction of facilities. Actual construction costs incurred relating to facilities under active development qualify for interest capitalization. Interest capitalization ceases when the construction of a facility is complete and available for use. During the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, we capitalized $Nil, $1.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively, of interest relating to such construction costs.

 

  (f) Intangible Assets

 

The registration costs for new patents are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the patent, generally five years. In the event of a patent being superseded or product retirement, the unamortized costs are written off immediately.

 

Other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from three to nine years. We evaluate the recoverability of intangible assets periodically and take into account events or circumstances that warrant revised estimates of useful lives or that indicate that impairment exists. All of our intangible assets are subject to amortization. No impairment of intangible assets has been identified during any of the periods presented.

 

  (g) Goodwill

 

We conducted our annual review for goodwill impairment during the final quarter of fiscal 2010. In conducting our review of goodwill impairment, we identified reporting units, being components of our operating segment, as each of the entities acquired and giving rise to the goodwill. The fair value for each reporting unit was determined based on estimated discounted cash flows. Our goodwill impairment review involved a two-step process as follows:

 

     Step 1-    Compare the fair value for each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. For each reporting unit where the carrying value, including goodwill, exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, move on to step 2. If a reporting unit’s fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further work is performed and no impairment charge is necessary.

 

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(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

     Step 2-    Allocate the fair value of the reporting unit to its identifiable tangible and non-goodwill intangible assets and liabilities. This will derive an implied fair value for the goodwill. Then, compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill is greater than the implied fair value of its goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized for the excess.

 

The results of Step 1 of our annual review indicated that no impaired goodwill exists.

 

  (h) Foreign Currency

 

The consolidated financial statements of our non-U.S. subsidiaries, whose functional currencies are other than U.S. dollars, are translated into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries whose functional currencies are other than the U.S. dollar are translated at period end exchange rates, and revenue and expense transactions are translated at average exchange rates for the period. Cumulative translation adjustments are recognized as part of comprehensive income, as detailed in Note 6, and are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheets until such time as the subsidiary is sold or substantially or completely liquidated. Gains and losses on transactions denominated in other than the functional currency of the entity are reflected in operations.

 

  (i) Research and Development

 

All research and development costs are expensed in the period incurred.

 

  (j) Earnings per Share

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. For purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share, the denominator includes both the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and the number of dilutive common stock equivalents such as stock options and restricted stock units.

 

The weighted average shares used to calculate basic earnings per share were 75,454,000, 75,629,000 and 77,378,000 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The difference between basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share is attributable to the impact of outstanding stock options and restricted stock units during the periods presented. Stock options and restricted stock units had the effect of increasing the number of shares used in the calculation (by application of the treasury stock method) by 2,095,000, 1,484,000 and 1,334,000 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

The weighted average number of outstanding stock options and restricted stock units not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share were 498,000, 7,502,000 and 4,944,000 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

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(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008 are calculated as follows (in thousands except per share data):

 

     2010    2009    2008

Numerator:

                    

Net income

   $ 190,085    $ 146,448    $ 110,303

Denominator:

                    

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

     75,454      75,629      77,378
   

Effect of dilutive securities:

                    

Stock options and restricted stock units

     2,095      1,484      1,334

Diluted weighted average shares

     77,549      77,113      78,712

Basic earnings per share

   $ 2.52    $ 1.94    $ 1.43

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 2.45    $ 1.90    $ 1.40

 

  (k) Financial Instruments

 

The carrying value of financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, approximate their fair value because of their short-term nature. The carrying value of long-term debt approximates the fair value as the principal amounts outstanding are subject to variable interest rates that are based on market rates which are regularly reset. Foreign currency option contracts are marked to market and therefore reflect their fair value. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

 

The fair value of financial instruments is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

 

  (l) Foreign Exchange Risk Management

 

We enter into various types of foreign exchange contracts in managing our foreign exchange risk, including derivative financial instruments encompassing forward exchange contracts and foreign currency options.

 

The purpose of our foreign currency hedging activities is to protect us from adverse exchange rate fluctuations with respect to net cash movements resulting from the sales of products to foreign customers and Australian manufacturing activities. We enter into foreign currency option contracts to hedge anticipated sales and manufacturing costs, principally denominated in Australian dollars, Euros and Pounds. The terms of such foreign currency option contracts generally do not exceed three years.

 

Our foreign currency derivatives portfolio represents a cash flow hedge program against the net cash flow of our international manufacturing operations. We have determined our hedge program to be a non-effective hedge. The foreign currency derivatives portfolio is recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value and included in other assets. Purchases of foreign currency derivatives and proceeds received from the exercise of foreign currency derivatives are classified as an Investing activity within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

All movements in the fair value of the foreign currency derivatives are recorded within other income, net in our consolidated statements of income.

 

  (m) Income Taxes

 

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

  (n) Investment Securities

 

Management determines the appropriate classification of our investments in debt and equity securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such determination at each balance sheet date. Debt securities for which we do not have the intent or ability to hold to maturity are classified as available-for-sale. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive income.

 

At June 30, 2010 and 2009, the investments in debt securities were classified on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets within prepaid expenses and other current assets and investment securities, respectively.

 

  (o) Warranty

 

Estimated future warranty costs related to certain products are charged to operations in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The liability for warranty costs are included in accrued expenses in our consolidated balance sheets.

 

Changes in the liability for product warranty for the year ended June 30, 2010 are as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Balance at July 1, 2009

   $ 8,295   

Warranty accruals for the year ended June 30, 2010

     14,908   

Warranty costs incurred for the year ended June 30, 2010

     (11,691

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (5

Balance at June 30, 2010

   $ 11,507   

 

  (p) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including certain identifiable intangible assets, when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison

 

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(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

 

  (q) Cost-Method Investments

 

The aggregate carrying amount of our cost-method investments at June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 was $1.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively. We review the carrying value of these investments at each balance sheet date. In fiscal 2010 and 2009, we recognized $0.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of impairment losses related to our cost-method investments, which include investments in privately held service companies, research companies and public companies. The expense associated with this impairment has been included in the other income, net line within the consolidated statements of income. These were based on the determination that the declines in the fair value of these investments were other-than temporary. We have determined, subsequent to the impairment charge, that the fair value of our remaining investments exceed their carrying values.

 

  (r) Stock-based Employee Compensation

 

We have granted stock options and restricted stock units to personnel, including officers and directors, under the ResMed Inc. 2009 Incentive Award Plan (the “2009 Plan”), the 2006 Incentive Award Plan, as amended (the “2006 Plan”) and the Amended and Restated ResMed Inc. 2006 Incentive Award Plan (the “2006 Amended Plan”). These options and restricted stock units have expiration dates of seven years from the date of grant and vest over one or four years. We granted the options with the exercise price equal to the market value as determined at the date of grant. We have also offered to our personnel, including officers, the right to purchase shares of our common stock at a discount under the ResMed Inc. 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”).

 

We measure the compensation expense of all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognize the compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Such value is recognized as expense over the service period, using the straight-line method for stock-based awards. The fair value of restricted stock units is equal to the market value of the underlying shares as determined at the date of grant.

 

The fair value of stock options granted under our stock option plans and purchase rights granted under the ESPP is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model assuming no dividends and using the following assumptions:

 

     Years ended June 30  
     2010     2009     2008  

Stock Options:

                        

Weighted average grant date fair value

   $ 16.06      $ 10.58      $ 12.87   

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

     2.2     1.9     2.6-4.6

Dividend yield

     -        -        -   

Expected option life in years

     4.0-5.0        4.0-4.8        4.0-4.8   

Volatility

     32-40     27-38     27-28

 

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(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

     Years ended June 30  
     2010     2009     2008  

ESPP Purchase rights:

                  

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

   0.2   1.3   1.7-5.0

Dividend yield

   -      -      -   

Expected option life

   6 months      6 months      6 months   

Volatility

   23-55   33-55   23-33

 

Expected volatilities are based on a combination of historical volatilities of our stock and the implied volatilities from tradeable options of our stock corresponding to the expected term of the options. We use a combination of the historic and implied volatilities as the addition of the implied volatility is more representative of our future stock price trends. While there is a tradeable market of options on our common stock less emphasis is placed on the implied volatility of these options due to the relative low volumes of these traded options and the difference in the terms compared to our employee options. The expected life represents the weighted average period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding giving consideration to vesting schedules and our historical exercise patterns. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option.

 

  (s) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments, which results in bad debt expense. We determine the adequacy of this allowance by continually evaluating individual customer receivables, considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions.

 

(3) New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In September 2009, the FASB amended the authoritative guidance on revenue recognition for arrangements with multiple deliverables and arrangements that include software elements. This new guidance permits prospective or retrospective adoption. We will prospectively adopt this guidance from July 1, 2010 and do not believe it will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2010, the FASB issued authoritative guidance requiring new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value measurements. The FASB also clarified existing fair-value measurement disclosure guidance about the level of disaggregation, inputs, and valuation techniques. The disclosure requirements related to the Level 3 reconciliation will be effective July 1, 2011. The remaining guidance has been adopted and the impact was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and financial disclosures.

 

(4) Investment Securities

 

We held a number of investment securities in AAA rated auction securities with UBS which had various maturities between July 2039 and November 2047. During November 2008, we accepted an offer that gave us a right to sell our investment securities back to UBS at full par value after June 29, 2010. In accordance

 

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(4) Investment Securities, Continued

 

with the agreement reached with UBS during November 2008 we sold our securities back to UBS at full par value on June 30, 2010. At June 30, 2010, we have reclassified the investment securities to Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets at June 30, 2010.

 

(5) Inventories

 

Inventories were comprised of the following as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):

 

     2010    2009

Raw materials

   $ 63,120    $ 53,392

Work in progress

     2,427      2,500

Finished goods

     120,095      101,539
     $ 185,642    $ 157,431

 

(6) Comprehensive Income

 

Comprehensive income, net of tax, was comprised of the following as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):

 

     2010    2009  

Foreign currency translation (losses)

   $ 86,375    $ 106,523   

Unrealized gain/(loss) on investment securities

     -      (746

Comprehensive income

   $ 86,375    $ 105,777   

 

We do not provide for U.S. income taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments since we do not provide for such taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.

 

(7) Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment is comprised of the following as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):

 

     2010     2009  

Machinery and equipment

   $ 106,279      $ 88,146   

Computer equipment

     99,069        90,243   

Furniture and fixtures

     33,873        33,297   

Vehicles

     2,702        2,661   

Clinical, demonstration and rental equipment

     66,394        63,227   

Leasehold improvements

     18,735        19,404   

Land

     57,785        56,224   

Buildings

     240,475        232,530   
       625,312        585,732   

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (238,164     (208,119

Property, Plant and Equipment, net

   $ 387,148      $ 377,613   

 

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(8) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended June 30, 2010, were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    2010  

Balance at July 1, 2009

   $ 213,169   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (23,259

Business acquisition

     8,715   

Balance at June 30, 2010

   $ 198,625   

 

On October 1, 2009, we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Laboratoires Narval SA. Based in France, Laboratoires Narval manufactures and distributes a mandibular repositioning device (“MRD”) that offers a solution to patients for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (“OSA”), especially for those with mild OSA. With this acquisition, we add another therapy to supplement our existing positive airway pressure-based solutions, providing a broader offering for this patient group. The total purchase price was EUR 8 million in cash with potential contingent consideration cash payments of EUR 2 million based on the achievement of certain revenue milestones. In relation to the potential contingent consideration, we have recognized a liability of EUR 1.4 million, which is based on the expectation that 70% of the revenue milestones will be achieved. The acquisition is not considered a material business combination. The acquisition of Laboratoires Narval has been accounted for using purchase accounting and is included in our consolidated financial statements from October 1, 2009. We have not incurred any material acquisition-related costs in connection with the acquisition of Laboratoires Narval.

 

Patents and other intangibles is comprised of the following as of June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009:

 

(In thousands)    June 30,
2010
    June 30,
2009
 

Developed/core product technology

   $ 35,167      $ 34,388   

Accumulated amortization

     (22,413     (20,215

Developed/core product technology, net of accumulated amortization

     12,754        14,173   

Trade names

     2,159        2,200   

Accumulated amortization

     (1,547     (1,103

Trade names, net of accumulated amortization

     612        1,097   

Customer relationships

     13,854        15,560