UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2005

Orthofix International N.V.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Netherlands Antilles   0-19961   N/A  
(State or other jurisdiction  Commission File  (I.R.S. Employer  
of incorporation)  Number  Identification Number) 

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  7 Abraham de Veerstraat    
  Curacao   
  Netherlands Antilles
(Address of principal executive offices)
  N/A
(Zip Code)
 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 011-59-99-465-8525

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Item 2.02.
  Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 

   

        On July 28, 2005, Orthofix International N.V. issued a press release announcing, among other things, its results of operations for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and attached hereto.

Item 9.01.
  Financial Statements and Exhibits
 

 
 
(c)   Exhibits 

   
99.1   Press release of Orthofix International N.V. dated July 28, 2005. 

SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL, N.V.


BY:   /s/ THOMAS HEIN
——————————————
Name: Thomas Hein
Title: Chief Financial Officer

Date: July 28, 2005


For Further Information:

Charles W. Federico   Thomas Hein  
Group President & CEO  CFO 
Orthofix International N.V.  Orthofix International N.V. 
704.948.2600  704.948.2600 

Orthofix Reports Record Quarterly Sales of $79.5 Million for the Second Quarter 2005

2nd Quarter Net Income Increases 19% to $9.4 million,
or $0.58 per Diluted Share

        HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., July 28, 2005 – Orthofix International N.V. (NASDAQ:OFIX) today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005.

Sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005, were $79.5 million, an increase of 12% over the $70.8 million reported during the same period in 2004. The incremental impact of foreign currency on sales for the second quarter of 2005 was a positive $0.9 million or 1.1%.

Net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005, was $9.4 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, an increase of 19%, compared with $7.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the same period in 2004. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 16,294,098 and 15,872,346 during the three months ended June 30, 2005, and June 30, 2004, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2005, sales were $157.2 million, an increase of 11% over the $141.5 million reported during the same period in 2004. The incremental impact of foreign currency on sales for the first six months of 2005 was a positive $1.9 million or 1.2%.

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2005, was $20.2 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, an increase of 24%, compared with $16.2 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, for the same period in 2004. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 16,228,849 and 15,826,981 during the six months ended June 30, 2005, and June 30, 2004, respectively.

The following tables display net sales by business segment, net of inter-company eliminations and by market sector for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, and 2004. We provide net sales by market sector for information purposes only. We maintain our books and records by business segment.


Net sales by business segment for the periods ended June 30,
(In millions)

Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2005
2004
% Increase
2005
2004
% Increase
Americas Orthofix $    35.9 $    31.1 15% $      69.6 $      60.9 14%
Americas Breg     17.4 16.4 6%       35.4 33.3 6%
International Orthofix     26.2     23.3 12%       52.2       47.3 10%






Total $    79.5 $    70.8 12% $    157.2 $    141.5 11%






Net sales by market sector for the periods ended June 30,
(In millions)

Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2005
2004
% Increase
2005
2004
% Increase
Orthopedic Products            
  Spine $    25.2 $    20.3 24% $      48.4 $      39.9 21%
  Reconstruction 31.7 29.2 9% 64.3 59.3 8%
  Trauma 16.6 16.1 3% 32.6 31.4 4%






Total Orthopedic 73.5 65.6 12% 145.3 130.6 11%
Non-Orthopedic 6.0 5.2 15% 11.9 10.9 9%






Total $    79.5 $    70.8 12% $    157.2 $    141.5 11%







Charles W. Federico, President and CEO of Orthofix, stated, “We are pleased to be able to report record second quarter sales of $79.5 million led by strong year-over-year sales growth in our Spine market sector. The growth in both the second quarter and year-to-date periods is being driven by market acceptance of Cervical-Stim®. As we expected, the Cervical-Stim® has cannibalized some stimulation sales previously recorded in the Trauma market sector. A comparison of stimulation sales, used across all applications, reflects a strong 20% and 18% growth for the second quarter and year-to-date periods versus the prior year. These strong growth rates can only indicate market share gain.

“Further, additional gains were recognized due to the introduction of the Guided-Growth Plate (eight-Plate) that is used in pediatric deformity corrections,” added Federico. “Early indications lead us to believe this product will be a meaningful contributor to the ongoing growth of the Reconstruction market sector. The ISKD Internal Lengthener, with an increase of 79% over the same period of the prior year, also contributed to the year-to-date growth of the Reconstruction market sector.

“The growth of our Breg products has been affected by a delay in introducing new products for bracing and cold therapy applications,” continued Federico. “We have recently introduced the Polar Care® 500 Lite and the Fusion™ XT knee brace, both of which we believe will support positive gains in sales of Breg products.

“Although our Trauma market sector was affected, as discussed above, it is important to note that we continue to see above 30% growth in our PC.C.P product over the same periods in 2004,” Federico added. “The continued market acceptance of the PC.C.P along with the introduction of the Distal Radius Plate (Contours VPS) and our entry into biologics (OsteoMax Bone Void Filler) should provide us with the platform to accelerate the growth rate in the Trauma market sector.”

Federico stated further, “On 12% sales growth for the second quarter, operating income grew 26%. This leverage was principally the result of an excellent 73.9% gross profit margin in the quarter reflecting a favorable spinal stimulation product mix.”

The Company noted that, because a higher proportion of its pre-tax income was earned in the United States, its effective tax rate had increased to 36% for the quarter and 35% year-to-date. The Company further stated that, because of a recently enacted Finance Bill in the United Kingdom which will increase its taxes in the United Kingdom, it expects its effective tax rate to increase further over the remainder of the year.

The Company made further scheduled and voluntary prepayments totaling $8.0 million on its outstanding term loan during the quarter, reducing the balance on the term loan used to finance the Breg acquisition from an initial balance of $110.0 million to $60.8 million at June 30, 2005.


Orthofix International, N.V., a global diversified orthopedic products company, offers a broad line of minimally invasive surgical, as well as non-surgical, products for the spine, reconstruction, and trauma market sectors that address the lifelong bone-and-joint health needs of patients of all ages–helping them achieve a more active and mobile lifestyle. Orthofix’s products are widely distributed around the world to orthopedic surgeons and patients – via Orthofix’s sales representatives and its subsidiaries, including Breg, Inc., and via partnerships with other leading orthopedic product companies, such as Medtronic Sofamor Danek and Kendall Healthcare. In addition, Orthofix is collaborating in R&D partnerships with leading medical institutions such as the Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Innovative Spinal Technologies and National Osteoporosis Institute. For more information about Orthofix, please visit www.orthofix.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication contains certain forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, which may include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the projections, financial condition, results of operations and businesses of Orthofix, are based on management’s current expectations and estimates and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences may include, but are not limited to, risks relating to the integration of the businesses of Orthofix and Breg, unanticipated expenditures, changing relationship with customers, suppliers and strategic partners, risks relating to the protection of intellectual property, changes to the reimbursement policies of third parties, changes to governmental regulation of medical devices, the impact of competitive products, changes to the competitive environment, the acceptance of new products in the market, conditions of the orthopedic industry and the economy and other factors described in the most recent report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed by Orthofix with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

- Financial tables follow -


ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, U.S. Dollars, in thousands, except per share and share data)

   For the three months
For the six months
   ended June 30,
ended June 30,
     2005
  2004
  2005
  2004
Net sales   $        79,540   $        70,794   $      157,228   $      141,533  
Cost of sales   20,775   19,697   41,671   39,243  




  Gross profit  58,765   51,097   115,557   102,290  




Operating expenses 
  Sales and marketing  28,799   25,638   56,397   51,774  
  General and administrative  8,703   7,418   17,379   14,667  
  Research and development  2,869   2,694   5,808   6,010  
  Amortization  1,661   1,813   3,289   3,145  
  KCI litigation costs  163   332   505   704  




   42,195   37,895   83,378   76,300  





  Operating income
 
16,570
 
13,202
 
32,179
 
25,990
 

Interest expense, net
 
(1,251
)
(1,370
)
(2,561
)
(2,899
)
Other income/(loss), net   (608 ) (173 ) 1,435   17  
Gain/(loss) in joint venture   - (180 ) -   225  




  Income before income tax  14,711   11,479   31,053   23,333  

Income tax expense
 
(5,306

)

(3,604

)

(10,869

)

(7,114

)




  Net income  $          9,405   $          7,875   $        20,184   $        16,219  

  Net income per common share - basic
 
$            0.59
 
$            0.52
 
$            1.28
 
$            1.07
 
  Net income per common share - diluted  $            0.58   $            0.50   $            1.24   $            1.02  

Weighted average number of common
 
15,872,638
 
15,276,961
 
15,828,686
 
15,158,409
 
  shares outstanding - basic 
Weighted average number of common 
  shares outstanding - diluted  16,294,098   15,872,346   16,228,849   15,826,981  

ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, U.S. Dollars, in thousands)

  As of
As of
  June 30,
December 31,
  2005
2004
Assets    
Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents $  20,145  $  25,944 
      Restricted cash 9,571  14,302 
      Trade accounts receivable 82,215  75,321 
      Inventory 33,234  32,895 
      Deferred income taxes 3,948  4,130 
      Prepaid expenses and other 12,391 
10,000 
            Total current assets

161,504 

162,592 

Securities and other investments 4,082  4,082 
Property, plant and equipment, net 19,041  18,326 
Intangible assets, net 234,549  239,956 
Other long-term assets 5,205 
6,144 
            Total assets $424,381 
$431,100 


Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
     Bank borrowings $         69  $         76 
     Current portion of long-term debt 10,302  10,057 
     Trade accounts payable 9,748  9,507 
     Other current liabilities 20,408 
25,745 
            Total current liabilities

40,527 

45,385 

Long-term debt 50,917  67,249 
Deferred income taxes 16,812  17,555 
Deferred income –  2,443 
Other long-term liabilities 1,270 
1,296 
            Total liabilities 109,526 
133,928 
Shareholders' equity
     Common shares 1,593  1,572 
     Additional paid-in capital 103,787 
98,388 
  105,380  99,960 
     Retained earnings 202,257  182,073 
     Accumulated other comprehensive income 7,218 
15,139 
            Total shareholders' equity 314,855 
297,172 
            Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $424,381 
$431,100 

ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, U.S. Dollars, in thousands)

For the six months ended June 30
2005
2004
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   $ 13,073
 
$     (18)


Cash flows from investing activities:
 
    Investment in subsidiaries and affiliates  (2,081 )
    Capital expenditure  (6,101 ) (7,758 )
    Proceeds from sale of investments  1,300  
    Proceeds from sale of assets  1,578  
    Other  440  


      Net cash used in investing activities  (6,101 ) (6,521 )


Cash flows from financing activities: 
    Net repayment of loans and borrowings  (16,094 ) (3,705 )
    Proceeds from issuance of common stock  3,964   7,135  
    Payment of debt issuance costs    (529 )


      Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (12,130 ) 2,901  


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  (641 ) (117 )


Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (5,799 ) (3,755 )
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  25,944   31,356  


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period  $ 20,145   $ 27,601