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The Female Health Company Reports
Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Operating Results

Highlights:
 
Unit sales increased 27% to 15.4 million from 12.2 million in the prior-year period.
Net revenues increased 24% to $8.2 million from $6.7 million in the prior-year period.
Gross profit up 41% to $5.4 million or 66% of net revenues, from $3.8 million, or 57% of net revenues, in the prior-year period.
-  Operating income improves 65% to $2.4 million for a 29% operating margin.
-  Diluted EPS up 67% to $0.05 per share from $0.03 per share in prior-year period.
-  $10 million Line of Credit signed with BMO Harris Bank.
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
Adjusted EBITDA of $2.6 million and adjusted diluted EBITDA per share of $0.09.
 
CHICAGO (February 2, 2016) - The Female Health Company (NASDAQ: FHCO) (the Company), which manufactures and markets the FC2 Female Condom® (FC2), today reported its operating results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2015.  The Company will host an investor conference call today at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss these results and other topics of interest (see details below).

Management Comments

“We are pleased with the first quarter performance which was driven by strong growth in unit sales, net revenues and operating income,” stated O. B. Parrish, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Female Health Company.

“We believe long-term demand for female condoms continues to increase for two reasons. First, the global need for effective ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, and unintended pregnancies continues to expand.  And second, the organized advocacy on a gender equity basis by independent women’s and other groups for increased investment in and availability of female condoms continues to gain momentum. Women account for more than 50% of all new HIV/AIDS cases, and AIDS remains the leading cause of death globally among women 15-44 years of age.”

“I remain optimistic about the Company’s future for the following reasons:


 
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“Our goal is to generate profitable growth and increase shareholder value on a long-term basis,” concluded Parrish.

Fiscal First Quarter Results Compared with Fiscal 2015 First Quarter

The Company generated net revenues of $8,230,659 and net income of $1,490,363, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with net revenues of $6,659,206 and net income of $804,917, or $0.03 per diluted share for the same period last year.

Net revenues increased $1,571,453, or 24%, on a 27% increase in unit sales compared with the same period last year.  Effective January 1, 2015, the unit price was reduced for all major public sector purchasers to replace the previous policy to award major public sector purchasers with FC2 equal to 5% of their total annual units purchased at no cost under the Company’s volume purchasing incentive program.  The FC2 average sales price per unit decreased 2.3% compared with the same period last year due to changes in sales mix and the public sector price adjustment noted in the previous sentence.

Cost of sales decreased $11,211 to $2,828,322 from $2,839,533.  The reduction is due to the favorable impact of currency exchange rates on the majority of the elements in cost of sales and labor efficiencies due to higher volumes.

Gross profit increased $1,582,664, or 41%, to $5,402,337 from $3,819,673.  Gross profit margin improved nine percentage points to approximately 66% of net revenues, versus 57% of net revenues for the same period last year.  The increase in gross profit margin is primarily due to the favorable impact of currency exchange rates on the majority of the elements in cost of sales.

Significant quarter-to-quarter variations in the Company’s results have historically resulted from the timing and shipment of large orders rather than from any fundamental changes in the business or the underlying demand for female condoms.

Operating expenses increased $643,958, or 27%, to $3,009,782 from $2,365,824, primarily due to an increase in sales, marketing, and business development expenses.  The Company invested approximately $500,000 or 17% of total operating expenses in analyzing potential diversification candidates and the comprehensive study regarding the potential direct-to-consumer program in the U.S. The remaining increase primarily relates to payments to be made to our Brazilian distributor for marketing and management fees for the 2014 tender.  The increased expenses were partially offset by a reduction of expense relating to employee compensation.
 
 
 
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Operating income increased 65% to $2,392,555 from $1,453,849, primarily due to improved gross margins partially offset by higher operating expenses.

Income tax expense increased to $829,453 from $670,430.  The effective tax rate was 35.8% as compared to 45.4% in the first quarter of FY2015.  The reduction in the effective tax rate is due to the mix of tax jurisdictions in which the Company recognized income before income taxes and the reduction in the Illinois state income tax rate, effective January 1, 2015, from 9.5 percent to 7.75 percent.  The Company’s net operating loss (NOL) carryforward will be utilized to reduce cash payments for income taxes based on the statutory rate in effect at the time of such utilization.  Actual income taxes paid are reflected on the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows.  The Company recorded income tax expense of $829,453, while due to the use of NOL carryforwards the Company made cash payments of $69,856 for income taxes, or 8% of income tax expense.  This resulted in a cash savings of $759,597.

The Company's net income increased $685,446, or 85%, to $1,490,363 compared with $804,917 in the same period of the prior year.  Net income approximated 18% of net revenues, up six percentage points from 12% for the first quarter of FY2015.

Adjusted EBITDA totaled $2,556,992 compared with $1,802,310 in the same period last year.  Adjusted diluted EBITDA per share was $0.09 compared with $0.06 in the first quarter of FY2015. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures is included in the table in the section entitled “Additional Non-GAAP Performance Measures” at the end of this release.

Investor Conference Call

As previously announced, The Female Health Company will host an investor conference call at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time, today, February 2, 2016, to discuss its first quarter operating results, along with other topics of interest.  Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 1-844-868-9326 (international participants dial 1-412-317-6594) and asking to be connected to "The Female Health Company Conference Call" a few minutes before 11:15 a.m. ET today.

A replay of the conference call will be available one hour after the call through 9:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (international callers dial 1-412-317-0088) and entering the conference ID # 10079795. After Tuesday, February 9, 2016, the replay of the call will be available on the Company’s website at www.fhcinvestor.com.

About The Female Health Company

The Female Health Company, based in Chicago, Illinois, manufactures and markets the FC2 Female Condom® (FC2). Since the Company began distributing FC2 in 2007, the product has been shipped to 144 countries. The Company owns certain worldwide rights to the FC2 Female Condom®, including patents that have been issued in a number of countries around the world. The patents cover key aspects of FC2, including its overall design and manufacturing process.  The FC2 Female Condom® is the only currently available female-controlled product approved by FDA that offers dual protection against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, and unintended pregnancy. The World Health Organization (WHO) has cleared FC2 for purchase by U.N. agencies.
 
 
 
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"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

The statements in this release which are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements in this release include statements relating to long-term demand for female condoms, the Company’s ability to maintain its position in the market, the Company's ability to successfully complete an acquisition of a new product, technology or business and to successfully implement sales and marketing initiatives for FC2, and the effect of such initiatives on the Company's business and results of operations.  These statements are based upon the Company's current plans and strategies, and reflect the Company's current assessment of the risks and uncertainties related to its business, and are made as of the date of this release.  The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information or future events, developments or circumstances. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results and future developments could differ materially from the results or developments expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.  Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:  product demand and market acceptance; competition in the Company's markets and the risk of new competitors and new competitive product introductions; government contracting risks, including the appropriations process and funding priorities, potential bureaucratic delays in awarding contracts, process errors, politics or other pressures, and the risk that government tenders and contracts may be subject to cancellation, delay or restructuring; a governmental tender award indicates acceptance of the bidder's price rather than an order or guarantee of the purchase of any minimum number of units, and as a result government ministries or other public sector customers may order and purchase fewer units than the full maximum tender amount; the Company's reliance on its international partners in the consumer sector and on the level of spending on the female condom by country governments, global donors and other public health organizations in the global public sector; the economic and business environment and the impact of government pressures; the Company’s reliance on its major customers and risks related to delays in payment of accounts receivable by major customers; risks involved in doing business on an international level, including currency risks, regulatory requirements, political risks, export restrictions and other trade barriers; the Company's production capacity, efficiency and supply constraints; the Company’s ability to identify, successfully negotiate and complete suitable acquisitions or other strategic initiatives; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, technologies or products; and other risks detailed in the Company's press releases, shareholder communications and Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2015.  Actual events affecting the Company and the impact of such events on the Company's operations may vary from those currently anticipated.

For more information about the Female Health Company visit the Company's website at http://www.femalehealth.com and http://www.femalecondom.org. If you would like to be added to the Company's e-mail alert list, please send an e-mail to FHCInvestor@femalehealthcompany.com


(Financial Highlights Follow)

 
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The Female Health Company
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets


   
December 31,
   
September 30,
 
   
2015
   
2015
 
Cash
  $ 3,671,641     $ 4,105,814  
Accounts receivable, net
    17,684,819       14,088,390  
Income tax receivable
    27,195       21,251  
Inventory, net
    1,562,117       1,745,180  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    316,675       609,320  
Deferred income taxes
    279,659       1,016,000  
Total current assets
    23,542,106       21,585,955  
                 
Other non-current assets
    137,616       136,766  
Plant and equipment, net
    1,128,415       1,239,990  
Deferred income taxes
    14,509,000       14,509,000  
Total assets
  $ 39,317,137     $ 37,471,711  
                 
Accounts payable
  $ 1,148,387     $ 1,077,349  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    3,115,318       2,555,231  
Accrued compensation
    212,851       592,428  
Total current liabilities
    4,476,556       4,225,008  
                 
Deferred rent
    12,001       15,389  
Deferred income taxes
    108,363       98,252  
Total liabilities
    4,596,920       4,338,649  
                 
Total stockholders' equity
    34,720,217       33,133,062  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 39,317,137     $ 37,471,711  






 
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The Female Health Company
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income


   
Three Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
             
Net revenues
  $ 8,230,659     $ 6,659,206  
                 
Cost of sales
    2,828,322       2,839,533  
                 
Gross profit
    5,402,337       3,819,673  
                 
Operating expenses
    3,009,782       2,365,824  
                 
Operating income
    2,392,555       1,453,849  
                 
Interest and other (expense) income, net
    (27,795 )     652  
Foreign currency transaction (loss) gain
    (44,944 )     20,846  
                 
Income before income taxes
    2,319,816       1,475,347  
                 
Income tax expense
    829,453       670,430  
Net income
  $ 1,490,363     $ 804,917  
                 
Net income per basic common share outstanding
  $ 0.05     $ 0.03  
                 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
    28,633,372       28,502,560  
                 
Net income per diluted common share outstanding
  $ 0.05     $ 0.03  
                 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    28,993,943       28,778,710  
                 





 
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The Female Health Company
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
Net income
  $ 1,490,363     $ 804,917  
                 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
 
    Depreciation and amortization
    114,406       127,939  
    Share-based compensation
    123,344        199,676  
    Deferred income taxes
    746,452       569,768  
    Loss on disposal of fixed assets
    111        3,483  
    Changes in current assets and liabilities
    (2,905,907 )     (2,925,956 )
Net cash used in operating activities
    (431,231 )     (1,220,173 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,942 )     (2,282 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    0       (5,198 )
Net decrease in cash
    (434,173 )     (1,227,653 )
Cash at beginning of period
    4,105,814        5,796,223  
Cash at end of period
  $ 3,671,641     $ 4,568,570  




 
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The Female Health Company
Additional Non-GAAP Performance Measures

In addition to the results reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") included in this release, the Company has provided the non-GAAP measures of Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted EBITDA per share in this release.  Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before interest income or expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, and further adjusted for the share-based compensation reflected in the reconciliation table set forth below.  Adjusted diluted EBITDA per share represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by the weighted average shares outstanding amounts used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share in accordance with GAAP for the relevant periods.

We believe that adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure for investors for the following reasons:
Adjusted EBITDA is not adjusted for all non-cash expenses or for working capital, capital expenditures or other investment requirements and, accordingly, is not necessarily indicative of amounts of cash that may be available for discretionary uses.  Thus, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or cash (used in) provided by operating activities, each prepared in accordance with GAAP, when measuring profitability or liquidity.


 
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The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to net income:

   
Three Months Ended
   
December 31,
   
2015
   
2014
Net income
  $ 1,490,363     $ 804,917  
Adjustments:
               
Interest income
    (574 )     (652 )
Income tax expense
    829,453       670,430  
Depreciation and amortization      114,406       127,939  
Share-based compensation
    123,344       199,676  
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 2,556,992     $ 1,802,310  
                 
Diluted EBITDA per share, as adjusted
  $ 0.09     $ 0.06  



 
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