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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, 2011

 

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 [ x ]    No [   ]

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulations S-K (§ 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, 2010 (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 $5,248,298,000. All directors, executive officers, and 10% stockholders of registrant are considered affiliates.

 

At August 4, 2011, registrant had 151,529,114 shares of Common Stock, $0.004 par value, issued and outstanding. This number excludes 14,594,837 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 2011 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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CONTENTS

 


 

          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      29   
     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      45   
     Item 8    Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data      48   
     Item 9    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure      48   
     Item 9A    Controls and Procedures      48   
     Item 9B    Other Information      51   

Part III

   Item 10    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance      52   
     Item 11    Executive Compensation      52   
     Item 12    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters      52   
     Item 13    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence      52   
     Item 14    Principal Accounting Fees and Services      52   

Part IV

   Item 15    Exhibits and Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules      53   
          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 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 under 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 3,450 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, or SEC. 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 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 distributors, suppliers and developers of medical equipment.

 

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 15 – 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 events 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

 

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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.

 

It is estimated 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 83% of patients with drug-resistant hypertension, approximately 72% of patients with type 2 diabetes, approximately 77% of patients with obesity and approximately 76% 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 disease processes that cause abnormal breathing patterns during sleep. Manifestations include OSA, central sleep apnea, or CSA, and hypoventilation 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 sleep 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 3,300 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.

 

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Existing Therapies

 

Before 1981, the primary treatment for OSA was a tracheotomy, a surgical procedure to create a hole in the patient’s windpipe. Alternative surgical 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 or implanting a device to add support to the soft palate. 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. Surgical treatments are not considered first line therapy for OSA. Other alternative treatments available today include nasal surgery, mandibular advancement surgery, dental appliances, palatal implants, somnoplasty and nasal devices. Alternative treatments reported to be under development include pharmaceutical therapies and electrical stimulation of the nerves or muscles.

 

A variety of devices are marketed for the treatment of OSA. Most are only partially effective, but CPAP is a reliable treatment for all severities of OSA and is considered first line therapy. Use of mandibular advancement devices is increasing as a second line option in patients unable to use CPAP or those with mild OSA. These devices cause the mandible and tongue to be pulled forward and improve the dimensions of the upper airway. CPAP 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 and was commercialized for treatment of OSA in the United States in the mid 1980’s.

 

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 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

 

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with prescribed therapy. For example, 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. In 2011, we introduced the S9 bilevel range of flow generators, the Quattro FX full face mask, the Swift FX for Her nasal pillow mask, the Mirage FX nasal mask, theMirage FX for Her nasal mask and the Stellar ventilation device. We believe that continued product development and innovation are key factors to our ongoing success. Approximately 12% of our employees are devoted to research and development activities. In fiscal year 2011, we invested $92.0 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 other industry participants we sponsor 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.

 

During fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, we donated $1.0 million, $3.0 million and $3.5 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

 

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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 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.

 

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 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. During the fiscal year 2011 we also launched the Stellar 100 and 150 ventilation devices, which provide both invasive and non invasive ventilation applications for adult and pediatric patients.

 

Flow generators in total accounted for approximately 56%, 58% and 58% of our net revenues in fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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

 

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CONTINUOUS
POSITIVE AIRWAY
PRESSURE PRODUCTS
   DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   
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, Expiratory Pressure Relief (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
   
S9 Escape    As the Standard CPAP model of the S9 Series, the S9 Escape features Expiratory Pressure Relief (EPR) and other innovative features including Climate Control and the enhanced Easy-Breathe motor. The device also has an optional integrated humidifier (H5i).    September 2010

 

VARIABLE
POSITIVE AIRWAY
PRESSURE PRODUCTS
   DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   
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

 

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VARIABLE
POSITIVE AIRWAY
PRESSURE PRODUCTS
   DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   
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
   
S9 VPAP S   

Bilevel pressure support therapy device in ResMed’s sleek, compact S9 Series. Designed for comfort and compliance with the Easy-Breath waveform in S-mode* and pressures up to 25 cmH2O. The device also has an optional integrated humidifier (H5i), ClimateLine heated tube and the small, lightweight SlimLine tube.

*Americas only

   March 2011
   
S9 VPAP ST    Bilevel pressure support therapy device with pressures up to 25 cmH2O designed for comfort, effective therapy with the assurance of back up rate up to 50 bpm. The device also has an optional integrated humidifier (H5i), ClimateLine heated tube and the small, lightweight SlimLine tube.    March 2011
   
S9 VPAP Auto    Premium auto-adjusting device with the unique VAuto mode and Easy-Breathe technology designed for patients requiring both higher pressures and pressure relief. VAuto mode features enhanced AutoSet technology with central sleep apnea (CSA) detection. The device may be used with an optional integrated humidifier (H5i), ClimateLine heated tube and the small, lightweight SlimLine tube.    March 2011
   
S9 VPAP Adapt    Adaptive Servo-Ventilator specifically designed to provide a rapid response to periodic breathing for the treatment of central and/or mixed apneas, providing ventilatory support when it is needed packaged in ResMed’s sleek, compact S9 Series. The device also offers an optional integrated humidifier (H5i), ClimateLine heated tube and the small, lightweight SlimLine tube.    March 2011

 

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VARIABLE
POSITIVE AIRWAY
PRESSURE PRODUCTS
   DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   
S9 AutoSet CS#    Adaptive Servo-Ventilator specifically designed to provide a rapid response to Cheyne-Stokes breathing and periodic breathing associated with Heart Failure for the treatment of central and/or mixed apneas, providing ventilatory support when it is needed in ResMed’s sleek, compact S9 Series. The device also has an optional integrated humidifier (H5i), ClimateLine heated tube and the small, lightweight SlimLine tube.    March 2011
   
S9 Auto 25#    Premium auto-adjusting device with the unique VAuto mode and Easy-Breathe technology designed for patients requiring both higher pressures and pressure relief. VAuto mode features enhanced AutoSet technology with central sleep apnea (CSA) detection. The device may be used with an optional integrated humidifier (H5i), ClimateLine heated tube and the small, lightweight SlimLine tube.    March 2011

 

# Sold outside United States only

 

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, expiratory pressure relief (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
   
S9 Escape Auto    The S9 Escape Auto is the Standard APAP device in ResMed’s S9 Series. It features an intelligent algorithm with Easy-Breathe expiratory pressure relief (EPR) and delivers whisper-quiet therapy in a smooth waveform. The device also offers an optional integrated humidifier (H5i), Climate Control with the ClimateLine heated tube and the small, lightweight SlimLine tube.    September 2010

 

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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
   
Stellar 100 and 150#    Pressure support and volume ventilator for invasive and non-invasive purposes so it can be used from the hospital to the home.    March 2011

 

* Not cleared for marketing in the United States

# Sold outside United States only

 

Masks, Accessories, Motors and Diagnostic Products

 

Masks, accessories, motors and diagnostic products together accounted for approximately 44%, 42% and 42% of our net revenues in fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, 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

   

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

 

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MASK PRODUCTS    DESCRIPTION   

DATE OF

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

   
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
   

Quattro FX

   Full Face mask offering unobtrusive fit    September 2010
   

Swift FX for Her

   Fourth generation nasal pillows system offering a fully flexible design for comfort and performance with female specific design features    September 2010
   

Mirage FX

   Nasal mask offering auto adjusting forehead support and SoftEdge headgear    October 2010
   

Mirage FX for Her

   Nasal mask offering auto adjusting forehead support and SoftEdge headgear with female specific design features    April 2011

 

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

COMMERCIAL

INTRODUCTION

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

 

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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 H5i and H4i, which connect directly with the CPAP, VPAP and AutoSet flow generators to humidify and heat the air delivered to the patient, helping to 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

   

S9 Embletta Adapter

   The S9 Embletta Adapter provides a connection between an S9 device and an Embletta Portable Diagnostic System    November 2010
   

ResScan v3.14

   An easy and flexible patient monitoring system providing therapy insights. This version oncluded support for S9 bilevel and cross-patient first 30 days compliance reporting.    April 2011
   

ResTraxx v17.1

   ResMed’s web-based compliance monitoring system which introduced several new features to ResTraxx Online reports and enhanced support for S9 VPAP devices.    April 2011

 

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.

 

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 many countries including the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, China 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, customers and patients.

 

In fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009 we invested $92.0 million, $75.2 million and $63.1 million, respectively, on research and development.

 

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

 

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patterns, consumer preferences and local reimbursement policies. See Note 15 – 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 North and Latin America, 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 field sales organization markets and sells products to home healthcare dealer branch locations throughout the North and Latin America.

 

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 53%, 54% and 54% of our net revenues for fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Europe.    We market our products in most major European countries. We have wholly-owned subsidiaries in Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, 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%, 37% and 38% of our total net revenues for fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, 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 accounted for 10%, 9% and 8% of our total net revenues for the fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Other Marketing Efforts.    We continue to pursue suitable opportunities with professional and healthcare associations to raise awareness of the importance of SDB in cardiology patients, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension and stroke. Clinical research over the past decade has demonstrated a high prevalence of OSA in cardiology patients and has suggested that it may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and heart failure. 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 are conducting several clinical studies investigating the role of OSA in cardiology diseases and are engaged with professional bodies to increase awareness of OSA amongst cardiologists.

 

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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 and there is preliminary evidence that OSA may worsen diabetes control. 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 diabetic population. ResMed is also reaching out to diabetes patients through our online partners. ResMed is educating people who suffer from diabetes about the overlap with obstructive sleep apnea and directing them via www.Healthysleep.com to ResMed partner sleep centers.

 

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 March 2011 the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists published updated medical guidelines for developing a comprehensive care plan for patients with diabetes, which recommended that screening be done in adults with type 2 diabetes, especially men older than 50 years.

 

In April 2010, the National Institutes of Health released a clinical study 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 apnea-hypopnea index (“AHI”) ³30 were 68% more likely to develop coronary heart disease than those with AHI<5.

 

We believe that the increasing awareness among physicians 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 174,000 square foot assembly and distribution facility in South Carolina, the plant specializes in regional customization of our flow generators.

 

We have a 69,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Singapore to complement the Sydney manufacturing site. The plant assembles masks, flow generators and electric motors.

 

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.

 

 

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We also manufacture high-quality electric motors for our flow generator devices at a 72,000 square foot manufacturing facility in 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, South Carolina 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.

 

Third-Party Reimbursement

 

The cost of medical care in many of the countries in which we operate is funded in substantial part by government and private insurance programs. In Germany, we receive payments directly from these 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 France, Germany and Japan, 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 legislation, each of which has been signed into law, including 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), contain provisions that negatively impact reimbursement for products that we provide.

 

The MMA reduced payment amounts for five categories of HME beginning in 2005, froze payment amounts for certain covered home medical equipment (HME) items through 2007, established a competitive acquisition program for HME 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 remained effective for 2010. For 2011, the fee schedule amounts were reduced by 0.1 percent.

 

The PPACA includes, among other things, 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.

 

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We cannot predict the impact that any U.S. 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 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. Our distributors either repair our products with parts supplied by us or arrange shipment of products to our facilities for repair or replacement.

 

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, the primary competitors for our products are: Philips BV, who acquired Respironics Inc., a previous competitor; DeVilbiss, a division of Sunrise Medical Inc.; and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited. Our principal international competitors are also Philips BV, DeVilbiss and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited, 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.

 

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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 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 successfully protecting our patents and other intellectual property.

 

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 550 issued United States patents (including approximately 250 design patents) and approximately 750 issued foreign patents. In addition, there are approximately 450 pending United States patent applications (including approximately 100 design patent applications), approximately 850 pending foreign patent applications, approximately 1,150 registered foreign designs and approximately 20 pending foreign designs. Some of these patents, patent applications and designs relate to significant aspects and features of our products.

 

Of our patents, 36 United States patents and 69 foreign patents are due to expire in the next five years, with 6 foreign patents due to expire in 2012, 6 in 2013, 16 in 2014, 33 in 2015 and 8 in 2016; and 3 United States patents in 2013, 6 United States patents in 2014, 19 United States patents in 2015, and 8 United States patents in 2016. 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. The defense and prosecution of patent claims, including 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

 

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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 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, 2011, we had approximately 3,450 employees or full time consultants, of which approximately 1,400 persons were employed in warehousing and manufacturing, 400 in research and development and 1,650 in sales, marketing and administration. Of our employees and consultants, approximately, 1,350 were located in Australia, 800 in North and Latin America, 1,000 in Europe and 300 in Asia.

 

We believe that the success of our business will depend, in part, on our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.

 

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.

 

Our inability to compete successfully in our markets may harm our business.    The markets for our sleep-disordered breathing products are highly competitive and are characterized by frequent 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.

 

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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 3,300 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.

 

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

 

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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 results could suffer.

 

If we fail to integrate our recent acquisitions with our operations, our business could suffer.    We continue to integrate our recent acquisitions 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 businesses. 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 47% and 46% of our net revenues in the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. We expect that sales within these areas will account for approximately 50% of our net revenues in the foreseeable future. Our sales and operations outside of the U.S. are subject to several difficulties and risks that are separate and distinct from those we face in the U.S., including:

 

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fluctuations in currency exchange rates;

 

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tariffs and other trade barriers;

 

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compliance with foreign medical device manufacturing regulations;

 

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

 

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reduction in third party payer reimbursement for our products;

 

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inability to obtain import licenses;

 

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

 

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possible changes in export or import restrictions; and

 

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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 non-U.S 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 our products. Therefore, even if a product is approved for 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,

 

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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 was approximately 32%, effective January 1, 2011. The expansion of round 2 of competitive bidding to a total of 91 CBA’s, is now scheduled to be effective in the U.S. summer of 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 what impact, if any, these changes to the competitive bidding program will have on our business and financial condition.

 

Health care reform, including recently enacted legislation, may have a material adverse effect on our industry and our results of operations.    In March 2010, the U.S. 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 our 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.

 

Moreover, in January 2011, the FDA announced twenty-five specific action items it intends to take with respect to the 510(k) process. FDA issued its recommendations and proposed action items in response to concerns from both within and outside of FDA about the 510(k) program. Although FDA has not detailed the specific modifications or clarifications that the Agency intends to make to its

 

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guidances, policies, and regulations pertaining to the review and regulation of devices such as ours which seek and receive marketing clearance through the 510(k) process, the FDA’s announced action items signal that additional regulatory requirements are likely. In particular, the FDA intends to issue a variety of draft guidances and regulations over the coming months which would, among other things, clarify when changes to a cleared medical device warrant a new 510(k) and which modifications would be eligible for a Special 510(k), establish a Unique Device Identification System, and clarify the FDA’s use and application of several key terms in the 510(k) review process. These reforms, when implemented, could impose additional regulatory requirements upon us which could delay our ability to obtain new clearances, increase the costs of compliance, or restrict our ability to maintain our current clearances.

 

Various healthcare reform proposals have also emerged at the state level within 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. A number of states have challenged the constitutionality of certain provisions of PPACA, and many of these challenges are still pending final adjudication in several jurisdictions. Congress has also proposed a number of legislative initiatives, including possible repeal of PPACA. At this time, it remains unclear whether there will be any changes made to PPACA, whether to certain provisions or its entirety. 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 U.S. 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.

 

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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 our 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 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 determined to have occurred. 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 2011.

 

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. In the 510(k) clearance process, the FDA must determine that a proposed device is “substantially equivalent” to a device legally on the market, known as a “predicate” device, with respect to intended use, technology and safety and effectiveness, in order to clear the proposed device for marketing. The FDA has a high degree of latitude when evaluating submissions and may determine that a proposed device submitted for 510(k) clearance is not substantially equivalent, or NSE, to a predicate device. After a device receives 510(k) premarket notification clearance from the FDA, any modification that could significantly affect its safety or effectiveness, or that would constitute a major change in the intended use of the device, technology, materials, packaging, and certain manufacturing processes may require a new 510(k) clearance or premarket approval. 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. Indeed, recent trends in FDA’s review of premarket notification submissions suggest that FDA is often requiring manufacturers to provide new, more expansive, or different information regarding a particular device than what the manufacturer anticipated upon 510(k) submission. This has resulted in increasing uncertainty and delay in the premarket notification review process. In January 2011, the FDA announced twenty-five specific

 

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action items it intends to take with respect to the 510(k) process designed, in part, to provide greater transparency and certainty to the review process. Some of the changes that FDA has announced it intends to take, may affect 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. Similarly, FDA recently announced revised guidance on the types of modifications which require a manufacturer to submit a new 510(k) for the modified device. These and other revisions to FDA’s 510(k) clearance process, when fully implemented, could impose additional regulatory requirements upon us which could delay our ability to obtain new clearances, increase the costs of compliance, or restrict our ability to maintain current clearances. 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 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 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

 

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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 determined to have occurred. 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 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:

 

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third parties will infringe our intellectual property rights;

 

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our non-disclosure agreements will be breached;

 

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we will not have adequate remedies for infringement;

 

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

 

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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

 

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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 tax authorities in various juridictions. Any final assessment resulting from such audits 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:

 

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the introduction of new products by us or our competitors;

 

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the geographic mix of product sales;

 

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

 

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changes in third party reimbursement;

 

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timing of regulatory clearances and approvals;

 

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timing of orders by distributors;

 

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expenditures incurred for research and development;

 

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competitive pricing in different regions;

 

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the effect of foreign currency transaction gains or losses; and

 

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other activities of our competitors.

 

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,

 

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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 seven directors and three of our seven executive officers reside outside the United States, along with all or a substantial portion of their assets. 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, investors may not be able to pursue claims based on U.S. securities laws against these assets or these persons in Australian courts, where most of these assets and persons reside.

 

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, a declining residential real estate market in the United States, and the ability of sovereign nations to pay their debts have contributed to increased volatility and diminished expectations for the economy and the financial markets going forward. These factors, combined with volatile commodity 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.

 

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 2011 that remain unresolved.

 

ITEM 2 PROPERTIES

 

Our principal executive offices and U.S. sales 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 69,000 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; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; Oslo, Norway; New Delhi, India, Tokyo, Japan and Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

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ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

See note 17 to the consolidated financial statements for a summary of legal proceedings.

 

ITEM 4 REMOVED AND RESERVED

 

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PART II

 


 

ITEM 5 MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S 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.

 

     2011      2010  
     High      Low      High      Low  
   

Quarter One, ended September 30

   $ 34.01       $ 29.81       $ 23.10       $ 19.64   

Quarter Two, ended December 31

   $ 35.61       $ 30.51       $ 26.54       $ 21.59   

Quarter Three, ended March 31

   $ 35.28       $ 29.68       $ 31.94       $ 25.28   

Quarter Four, ended June 30

   $ 33.92       $ 29.62       $ 34.41       $ 30.27   

 

At August 4, 2011, there were 39 holders of record of our common stock, although many of these holders of record own shares as nominees on behalf of other beneficial owners. 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.

 

Stock Split.    On August 5, 2010, our board of directors declared a two-for-one split of our common stock to be payable in the form of a 100% stock dividend. On August 30, 2010, Shareholders received one additional share of common stock for every share held on August 17, 2010. All share and per share information has been adjusted to reflect the 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, 2011:

 

Period   

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),(2)
 

July 1 to July 31

     50,000       $ 59.53         9,271,768         7,351,139   

August 1 to August 31

     194,495         54.25         9,466,263         7,156,644   

Stock split adjustment(1)

                                14,313,288   

September 1 to September 30

     102,900         30.85         9,569,163         14,210,388   

October 1 to October 31

     394,110         31.22         9,963,273         13,816,278   

November 1 to November 30

     201,000         31.94         10,164,273         13,615,278   

December 1 to December 31

     0         0         0         13,615,278   

January 1 to January 31

     299,000         31.97         10,463,273         13,316,278   

February 1 to February 28

     600,000         31.93         11,063,273         12,716,278   

March 1 to March 31

     1,000,000         30.82         12,063,273         11,716,278   

April 1 to April 30

     0         0         12,063,273         11,716,278   

May 1 to May 31

     901,276         31.49         12,964,549         10,815,002   

June 1 to June 30

     1,150,181         30.95         14,114,730         9,664,821   

Total

     4,892,962       $ 32.72         14,114,730         9,664,821   

 

(1) On May 27, 2009, the board of directors authorized us to repurchase up to 10.0 million shares of our outstanding common stock. There is no expiration date for this program. In conjunction with the stock split declared on August 5, 2010, the board of directors approved a doubling of the remaining number of shares, as at the date of the stock split that could be purchased under the above program, from 7.2 million shares to 14.3 million shares. Accordingly, the effective total number of shares that can be purchased under the May 27, 2009 program is 17.2 million shares. For the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we repurchased 4,892,962 and 2,519,843 shares at a cost of $160.1 million and $135.8 million, respectively. Since the inception of the share buyback program, we have repurchased 6,622,907 shares before May 27, 2009 and 7,491,823 shares after that date at a total cost of $504.6 million.

(2) All share and per share information has been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend that was declared on August 5, 2010 and distributed on August 30, 2010.

 

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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, 2011. 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, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and the balance sheet data as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 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, 2008 and 2007 and the balance sheet data as of June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007 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)   2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Net revenues

  $ 1,243,148      $ 1,092,357      $ 920,735      $ 835,397      $ 716,332   

Cost of sales

    501,822        436,874        366,933        338,544        272,140   

Product recall expenses

    0        0        0        3,103        59,700   

Gross profit

    741,326        655,483        553,802        493,750        384,492   
Selling, general and administrative expenses     371,249        328,858        289,875        278,087        237,326   
Research and development expenses     92,007        75,202        63,056        60,524        50,106   

Donations to research foundations

    1,000        3,000        3,500        2,000        0   
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     10,146        8,041        7,060        7,791        6,897   

Restructuring expenses

    0        0        0        2,378        0   

Total operating expenses

    474,402        415,101        363,491        350,780        294,329   

Income from operations

    266,924        240,382        190,311        142,970        90,163   

Other income:

                                       

Interest income, net

    26,043        14,029        10,205        10,058        6,477   

Other, net

    10,740        6,178        1,168        4,827        1,333   

Total other income, net

    36,783        20,207        11,373        14,885        7,810   

Income before income taxes

    303,707        260,589        201,684        157,855        97,973   

Income taxes

    (76,721     (70,504     (55,236     (47,552     (31,671

Net income

  $ 226,986      $ 190,085      $ 146,448      $ 110,303      $ 66,302   

Basic earnings per share

  $ 1.49      $ 1.26      $ 0.97      $ 0.72      $ 0.43   

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 1.44      $ 1.23      $ 0.95      $ 0.70      $ 0.43   

Weighted average:

                                       

Basic shares outstanding

    152,471        150,908        151,258        154,756        153,418   

Diluted shares outstanding

    157,195        155,098        154,226        157,424        156,506   

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:    As of June 30  
(In thousands)    2011      2010      2009      2008      2007  

Working capital

   $ 1,083,612       $ 672,669       $ 584,184       $ 546,647       $ 466,396   

Total assets

     2,068,922         1,626,397         1,507,968         1,406,000         1,252,042   

Long-term debt, less current maturities

     100,000         0         94,191         93,789         87,648   

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,730,737         1,287,536         1,115,192         1,081,775         931,222   

 

PERFORMANCE GRAPH

 

This performance graph is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” with the SEC or subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any of our filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholders return on our common stock from June 30, 2006 through June 30, 2011, with the comparable cumulative return of the S&P 500 index and S&P 500 Health Care index. The graph assumes that $100 was invested in our common stock and each index on June 30, 2006. In addition, the graph assumes the reinvestment of all dividends paid. The stock price performance on the following graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

 

LOGO

 

The following table shows total indexed return of stock price plus reinvestments of dividends, assuming an initial investment of $100 at June 30, 2006, for the indicated periods.

 

Index

     June 2006         June 2007         June 2008         June 2009         June 2010         June 2011   
   

ResMed Inc

     100         88         76         87         130         132   

S&P 500

     100         118         101         72         81         104   

S&P 500 Health Care

     100         110         95         83         88         110   

 

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ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Overview

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of ResMed Inc. It is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with the selected financial data and consolidated financial statements and notes included elsewhere in this report.

 

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 co-morbidities such as cardiac disease, diabetes, hypertension and obesity.

 

In March 2011, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists published updated medical guidelines for developing a comprehensive care plan for patients with diabetes, which recommended that screening be done in adults with type 2 diabetes, especially men older than 50 years. 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 AHI ³30 were 68% more likely to develop coronary heart disease than those with AHI<5. In March 2011, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists published updated medical guidelines for developing a comprehensive care plan for patients with diabetes, which recommended that screening, for OSA, be done in adults with type 2 diabetes, especially men older than 50 years. There are 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 are committed to ongoing investment in research and development and product enhancements. During fiscal year 2011, we invested approximately $92.0 million on research and development activities, which represents 7% of net revenues. 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 2011, we released new products across both our mask and flow generator categories. We have introduced new masks during fiscal 2011, including the Quattro FX mask and the Mirage FX mask. Additionally, we began releasing the S9 bilevel range of flow generators as well as Stellar 100 and 150 ventilation devices. These products have all contributed to the increase in our net revenues for fiscal year 2011.

 

We reported record financial results in fiscal year 2011, with an increase in net revenue to $1,243.1 million, an increase of 14% when compared to fiscal year 2010. Gross profit increased for the year ended June 30, 2011 to $741.3 million from $655.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of $85.8 million or 13% when compared to fiscal year 2010. Our net income for the year ended June 30, 2011 was $227.0 million or $1.44 per diluted share compared to net income of $190.1 million or $1.23 per diluted share for the year ended June 30, 2010.

 

Total operating cash flow for fiscal year 2011 was $283.2 million and at June 30, 2011, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $735.3 million. Our total assets increased by 27% to $2.1 billion and our

 

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shareholders’ equity was up 34% to $1.7 billion. During fiscal year 2011, we repurchased 4,892,962 shares at a cost of $160.1 million under our share buy-back program.

 

In order to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, we provide certain financial information on a “constant currency basis”, which is in addition to the actual financial information presented. In order to calculate our constant currency information, we translate the current period financial information using the foreign currency exchange rates that were in effect during the previous comparable period. However, constant currency measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to U.S. dollar measures that reflect current period exchange rates, or to other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010

 

Net Revenues.    Net revenue increased for the year ended June 30, 2011 to $1,243.1 million from $1,092.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of $150.8 million or 14%. 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 $5.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2011. Excluding the impact of favorable foreign currency movements, sales for the year ended June 30, 2011 increased by 13% compared to the year ended June 30, 2010.

 

Net revenue in North and Latin America increased for the year ended June 30, 2011 to $662.2 million from $590.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of $71.8 million or 12%. We believe this increase predominantly reflects growth in the overall sleep-disordered breathing market and growth generated from our recent product releases including the S9 flow generators and the Quattro FX and Mirage FX masks.

 

Net revenue in markets outside North and Latin America increased for the year ended June 30, 2011 to $580.9 million from $502.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of $79.0 million or 16%. Excluding the impact of favorable foreign currency movements, international sales for the year ended June 30, 2011 increased by 13%, compared to the year ended June 30, 2010. We believe this increase in sales 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 flow generators and the Quattro FX and Mirage FX masks.

 

Sales of flow generators for the year ended June 30, 2011 totaled $699.3 million from $633.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 10%, including increases of 3% in North and Latin America and 16% elsewhere. Sales of mask systems, motors and other accessories totaled $543.9 million, an increase of 19%, including increases of 21% in North and Latin America and 15% elsewhere, for the year ended June 30, 2011, compared to the year ended June 30, 2010. 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, 2011 compared to the year ended June 30, 2010:

 

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

Flow generators

     3     16     10     15     10

Masks and other accessories

     21     15     19     14     18

Total

     12     16     14     15     13

 

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

 

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Gross Profit.    Gross profit increased for the year ended June 30, 2011 to $741.3 million from $655.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of $85.8 million or 13%. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue remained at 60% for the year ended June 30, 2011, which is consistent with the 60% for the year ended June 30, 2010. 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 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, 2011 to $371.2 million from $328.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of $42.4 million or 13%. As a percentage of net revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended June 30, 2011 was 30%, which is consistent to 30% for the year ended June 30, 2010.

 

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 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 $8.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2011 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, 2011 to $92.0 million from $75.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of $16.8 million or 22%. As a percentage of net revenue, research and development expenses were 7% for the year ended June 30, 2011 and are consistent with the year ended June 30, 2010.

 

The increase in research and development expenses was primarily due to an increase in the number of research and development personnel 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 $8.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2011, as reported in U.S. dollars. As a result of the appreciation of the Australian dollar, we expect our future research and development expense, as a percentage of revenue, to be in the range of 8%.

 

Donations to Research Foundation.    In the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we donated $1.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively, to the ResMed Foundation. The Foundation was established primarily to promote research into the deleterious medical consequences of untreated sleep-disordered breathing 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, 2011 totaled $10.1 million compared to $8.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2010. The increase in amortization expense is attributable to the acquisition of certain business assets of our headgear supplier and the appreciation of the Euro against the U.S. dollar as the majority of the acquired intangible assets are denominated in Euros.

 

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Other Income (Expense), Net.    Other income, net for the year ended June 30, 2011 was $36.8 million, an increase of $16.6 million over $20.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2010. The increase in other income, net, was due to gains on foreign currency and hedging transactions and an increase in interest income, net, due primarily to an increase in cash balances held.

 

Income Taxes.    Our effective income tax rate decreased to 25.3% for the year ended June 30, 2011 from 27.1% for the year ended June 30, 2010. 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, 2011 was $227.0 million or $1.44 per diluted share compared to net income of $190.1 million or $1.23 per diluted share for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 19% and 17%, respectively, over the year ended June 30, 2010.

 

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.

 

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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 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%.

 

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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.

 

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 $1.23 per diluted share compared to net income of $146.4 million or $0.95 per diluted share for the year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of 30% and 29%, respectively, over the year ended June 30, 2009.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $735.3 million and $488.8 million, respectively. Working capital was $1,083.6 million and $672.7 million at June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively. The increase in working capital predominantly reflects the growth and profitability of the business during the year.

 

As of June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, our cash and cash equivalent balances held within the United States amounted to $111.2 million and $83.3 million, respectively. Our remaining cash and cash equivalent balances at June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, of $624.1 million and $405.5 million, respectively, were held by our non-U.S. subsidiaries, indefinitely invested outside the United States. Our cash and cash equivalent balances are held at highly rated financial institutions. Should we repatriate our cash and cash equivalent balances held outside the U.S., we would have to adjust the income tax provision in the period any such repatriation were to occur.

 

Inventories at June 30, 2011 increased by $15.1 million or 8% to $200.8 million compared to June 30, 2010 inventories of $185.6 million. The increase in inventories was lower than the increase of 14% in net revenues in the year ended June 30, 2011 compared to the year ended June 30, 2010 due to improved inventory management.

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, at June 30, 2011 were $274.4 million, an increase of $47.4 million or 21% over the June 30, 2010 accounts receivable balance of $226.9 million. The increase was higher than the 14% incremental increase in net revenues for the year ended

 

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June 30, 2011 compared to the year ended June 30, 2010 mainly due to the appreciation of international currencies at the end of June 30, 2011 compared to June 30, 2010. Accounts receivable days sales outstanding of 69 days at June 30, 2011 decreased by 2 days compared to 71 days at June 30, 2010. Our allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of total accounts receivable at June 30, 2011 and 2010 was 4.0% and 3.3%, respectively. The credit quality of our customers remains broadly consistent with our past experience.

 

During the year ended June 30, 2011, we generated cash of $283.2 million from operations. This was higher than the cash generated from operations for the year ended June 30, 2010 of $188.2 million and was primarily the result of the increase in our net revenues and net income as well as the improvement in inventory management. Movements in foreign currency exchange rates during the year ended June 30, 2011 had the effect of increasing our cash and cash equivalents by $119.2 million, as reported in U.S. dollars. During fiscal years 2011 and 2010, we repurchased 4,892,962 and 2,519,843 shares at a cost of $160.1 million and $135.8 million, respectively.

 

Capital expenditures for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $66.6 million and $56.9 million, respectively. The capital expenditures for the year ended June 30, 2011 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 $462.1 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $387.1 million at June 30, 2010.

 

Details of contractual obligations at June 30, 2011 are as follows:

 

            Payments Due by Period  
In $000’s    Total      2012      2013      2014      2015      2016      Thereafter  

Long-Term Debt

   $ 100,163       $ 163       $ 0       $ 100,000       $ 0       $ 0       $ 0   

Operating Leases

     39,093         14,020         9,855         7,066         4,639         2,400         1,113   
Purchase Obligations      98,425         96,097         2,328         0         0         0         0   
Total Contractual Obligations    $ 237,681       $ 110,280       $ 12,183       $ 107,066       $ 4,639       $ 2,400       $ 1,113   

 

In addition to the contractual obligations set forth above, we expect that we will make payments to the German tax authorities related to ongoing appeals of prior tax years under audit. 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 in German tax court. We believe that we have provided adequate reserves for the matters under appeal with the German tax authorities. However, as the outcome of these proceedings 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. However, the estimate of the range of loss or possible loss in relation to the tax assessment notices for the years which are being contested is immaterial to our consolidated financial statements.

 

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

 

In $000’s    Total
Amounts
Committed
     Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period  
      2012      2013      2014      2015      2016      Thereafter  

Standby Letters of Credit

   $ 99       $ 61       $ 0       $ 0       $ 0       $ 0       $ 38   

Other commercial commitments

     9,271         8,413         429         429         0         0         0   

Guarantees*

     8,912         3,908         1,080         623         636         0         2,665   
Total Commercial Commitments    $ 18,282       $ 12,382       $ 1,509       $ 1,052       $ 636       $ 0       $ 2,703   

 

* The above guarantees mainly relate to requirements under contractual obligations with insurance companies transacting with our German subsidiaries.

 

We use independent leasing companies to provide finance to certain customers for the purchase of our products. In some cases, we are contingently liable in the event of a customer default, to the leasing companies, within certain limits, for unpaid installment receivables transferred to the leasing companies. The gross amount of receivables sold under these arrangements amounted to $15.1 million for fiscal 2011. The maximum potential amount of contingent liability under these arrangements at June 30, 2011 was $4.8 million. The recourse liability recognized by us at June 30, 2011, in relation to these arrangements was $0.6 million.

 

Credit Facility

 

During the year ended June 30, 2011, we entered into a credit agreement with lenders, including Union Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Syndication Agent and Union Bank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The credit agreement provides a $300 million three-year revolving credit facility, with an uncommitted option to increase the credit facility by an additional $100 million. The credit facility also includes a $10 million sublimit for letters of credit. The credit facility terminates on February 10, 2014, at which time all unpaid principal and interest under the loans must be repaid. The outstanding principal amount due under the credit facility will bear interest at a rate equal to, at our option, either (i) LIBOR plus 1.5% to 2.0% (depending on the applicable leverage ratio) or (ii) a base rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, plus 0.5% to 1.0% (depending on the applicable leverage ratio). Commitment fees of 0.25% to 0.375% (depending on the applicable leverage ratio) apply on the unused portion of the credit facility. When we executed the credit agreement, we used a portion of the credit facility’s initial funding proceeds to repay the outstanding balance under our previously existing revolving credit facility with Union Bank, N.A., which was then terminated.

 

Our obligations under the credit agreement are secured by (a) the corporate stock we hold in our subsidiaries ResMed Corp., ResMed Motor Technologies Inc. (“ResMed Motor”) and ResMed Assembly US Inc., (“ResMed US”), and (b) up to 65% of the ownership interests we hold in our subsidiary ResMed EAP Holdings LLC (“ResMed EAP”). Our obligations under the credit agreement are also guaranteed by our subsidiaries ResMed Corp, ResMed US and ResMed Motor. The credit agreement contains customary covenants, including certain financial covenants and an obligation that we maintain certain financial ratios, including a maximum ratio of Funded Debt to EBITDA (each as defined in the Credit Agreement), an interest coverage ratio and a maximum amount of annual capital expenditures. The entire principal amount of the credit facility and any accrued but unpaid interest may be declared immediately due and payable if an event of default occurs. Events of default include failure to make payments when due, a default in the performance of any covenants in the credit agreement or related documents or certain changes of control of us or our subsidiaries ResMed Corp., ResMed US, ResMed Motor, ResMed Limited, ResMed Holdings Ltd/LLC or ResMed EAP.

 

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At June 30, 2011 we were in compliance with our debt covenants. At June 30, 2011, there was $100.0 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement.

 

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, 2011, there were no amounts outstanding under this facility.

 

Overdraft Facility

 

During the year ended June 30, 2011, ResMed UK Limited, our wholly-owned UK subsidiary, obtained access to an overdraft facility with HSBC Bank plc that provides for an overdaft facility up to a total commitment of 3 million Euros. HSBC may at any time withdraw the overdraft facility and/or demand repayment of all sums owing to it. Subject to this, the overdraft facility is due for review by December 31, 2011. At June 30, 2011, 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.

 

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 2011, 2010 and 2009. During fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, our consolidated effective tax rate has fluctuated between approximately 25% and approximately 27%. These fluctuations have resulted from, and future effective tax rates will depend on, numerous factors, including the amount of research and development expenditures for which 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.

 

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 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.

 

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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 depends 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 make 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, we recognize as impairment the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value. We base useful lives and related amortization or depreciation expense 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.

 

(4)    Valuation of Deferred Income Taxes. We establish valuation allowances, 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 depends 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. We determine the amount of this provision by using a financial model, which takes into consideration actual historical expenses and potential risks associated with our different products. We use this financial model 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, we would be required to revise our estimated warranty provision.

 

(6)    Revenue Recognition. We generally record revenue on product sales at the time of shipment, when title transfers to the customer. We do not record revenue on product sales which require customer acceptance until we receive acceptance. We record royalty revenue from license agreements when earned. We initially defer service revenue received in advance from service contracts and recognize that deferred revenue ratably over the life of the service contract. We initially defer revenue

 

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we receive in advance from rental unit contracts and recognize that deferred revenue ratably over the life of the rental contract. Otherwise, we recognize revenue from rental unit contracts ratably over the life of the rental contract. We initially defer revenue from sale of marketing and distribution rights and recognize that deferred revenue ratably over the life of the contract. We include in revenue freight charges we bill to customers. We charge all freight-related expenses 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. We record the costs of all such programs as an adjustment to revenue. Our products are predominantly therapy-based equipment and require no installation. Therefore, we have no significant installation obligations.

 

(7)    Stock-Based Compensation. We measure the compensation cost of all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant. We recognize that value 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 at the time of grant 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. 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. In order to determine the estimated period of time that we expect employees to hold their stock options, we use 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 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

 

See note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of recently issued accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on our results of operations, financial positions and cash flows.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

Except for operating leases and receivables transferred to leasing companies with certain recourse limits, as of June 30, 2011, we are not involved in any significant 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 cash flows. 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, 2011 (in thousands):

 

    Australian
Dollar
(AUD)
    U.S.
Dollar
(USD)
    Euro
(EUR)
    British
Pound
(GBP)
    Swiss
Franc
(CHF)
    Swedish
Kroner
(SEK)
    Canadian
Dollar
(CAD)
    Singapore
Dollar
(SGD)
 

AUD Functional Currency Entities:

                                                               

Assets

  $ 0        $93,790      $ 79,022      $ 0      $ 1,502      $ 1,199      $ 0      $ 0   
   

Liability

    0        (102,197     (60,852     (789     (3,742     (50     0        (1,413
                 

Net Total

    0        (8,406     18,170        (789     (2,240     1,149        0        (1,413

USD Functional Currency Entities:

                                                               

Assets

    0        0        0        0        0        0        9,568        0   
   

Liability

    0        0        0        0        0        0        0        0   
                 

Net Total

    0        0        0        0        0        0        9,568        0   

EURO Functional Currency Entities:

                                                               

Assets

    0        0        0        0        0        0        0        0   
   

Liability

    0        (76     0        (1,362     (376     (89     0        0   
                 

Net Total

    0        (76     0        (1,362     (376     (89     0        0   

MYR Functional Currency Entities:

                                                               

Assets

    79        77        14        36        0        0        0        20   
   

Liability

    0        (1,492     0        0        0        0        0        0   
                 

Net Total

    79        (1,415     14        36        0        0        0        20   

SGD Functional Currency Entities:

                                                               

Assets

    3,799        28,493        13,893        423        1,897        650        0        0   
   

Liability

    (1,698     (18,866     (19,118     (28     0        0        0        0   
                 

Net Total

    2,101        9,627        (5,225     395        1,897        650        0        0   

INR Functional Currency Entities:

                                                               

Assets

    0        1        0        0        0        0        0        0   
   

Liability

    0        (1,620     (442     0        0        0        0        0   
                 

Net Total

    0        (1,619     (442     0        0        0        0        0   

 

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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, 2011. 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)

   FY 2012    FY 2013    Total   

Jun 30,

2011

  

Jun 30,

2010

Foreign Exchange Call Options

                        

Receive AUD/Pay USD

                        

Option amount

   $80,000    $45,000    $125,000    $9,551    $3,855

Ave. contractual
exchange rate

   AUD 1 = USD 0.9431    AUD 1 = USD 0.9731    AUD 1 = USD 0.9537          

Receive AUD/Pay Euro

                        

Option amount

   $80,475    $104,400    $184,875    $5,323    $6,907

Ave. contractual
exchange rate

   AUD 1 = Euro 0.7134    AUD 1 = Euro 0.7463    AUD 1 = Euro 0.7316          

 

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, 2011, we maintained cash and cash equivalents of $735.3 million containing financial instruments. These financial instruments are principally comprised of bank term deposits and at call accounts and are invested at both short-term fixed interest rates and variable interest rates. At June 30, 2011, we had total long-term debt, including the current portion of those obligations, of $100.2 million. All of this debt is subject to variable interest rates. A hypothetical 10% change in interest rates during the year ended June 30, 2011, would not have had a material impact on pretax income. We have no interest rate hedging agreements.

 

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ITEM 8 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

The information required by this Item is incorporated 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, 2011 and 2010

     F2   

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

     F3   

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

     F4   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

     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, 2011 and 2010 are summarized below (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

2011    First
Quarter
     Second
Quarter
     Third
Quarter
     Fourth
Quarter
     Fiscal Year  

Net revenues

   $ 282,011       $ 305,986       $ 313,258       $ 341,893       $ 1,243,148   

Gross profit

     173,953         185,999         182,502         198,872         741,326   

Net income

     56,708         58,456         53,350         58,472         226,986   
   

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.37       $ 0.38       $ 0.35       $ 0.38       $ 1.49   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.36       $ 0.37       $ 0.34       $ 0.37       $ 1.44   
                                              
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

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

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.28       $ 0.31       $ 0.33       $ 0.35       $ 1.26   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.27       $ 0.30       $ 0.32       $ 0.34       $ 1.23   

 

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 disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management

 

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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, 2011. 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, 2011.

 

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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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

Our management 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. Our 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. Our 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 our assets;

 

  (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 our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and

 

  (iii) Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our 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 our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011. 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 our 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 we maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011.

 

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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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

ResMed Inc.:

 

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of ResMed Inc. as of June 30, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The management of ResMed Inc. 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 internal control over financial reporting of ResMed Inc. 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, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commision (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, 2011 and 2010, 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, 2011, and the related financial statement schedule, and our report dated August 16, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule.

 

/s/    KPMG LLP


San Diego, California
August 16, 2011

 

ITEM 9B OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

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ITEM 10 DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement for our November 17, 2011, annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 2011.

 

We have filed as exhibits to this annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011, the certifications of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

On December 13, 2010, 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 incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement for our November 17, 2011, annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 2011.

 

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

 

Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement for our November 17, 2011, annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 2011.

 

ITEM 13 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement for our November 17, 2011, annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 2011.

 

ITEM 14 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

 

Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement for our November 17, 2011, annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 2011.

 

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ITEM 15 EXHIBITS AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

The following documents are filed as part of this report:

 

(a)    Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule – Our consolidated financial statements and schedules 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 (7)
3.2    Third Restated By-laws of Registrant (4)
3.3    Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of ResMed Inc. (9)
4.1    Form of certificate evidencing shares of Common Stock (1)
4.2    Rights agreement dated as of April 23, 1997 (2)
10.1    Licensing Agreement between the University of Sydney and ResMed Ltd dated May 17, 1991, as amended (1)
10.2*    ResMed Inc. 2006 Incentive Award Plan (8)
10.3*    Amendment No. 1 to the ResMed Inc. 2006 Incentive Award Plan (5)
10.4*    2006 Grant agreement for Board of Directors (5)
10.5*    2006 Grant agreement for Executive Officers (7)
10.6*    2006 Grant agreement for Australian Executive Officers (7)
10.7*    Form of Executive Agreement (6)
10.8*    Amended and Restated 2006 Incentive Award Plan dated November 20, 2008 (10)
10.9    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers dated December 12, 2008 (11)
10.10    Approval of new share repurchase program dated May 29, 2009 (12)
10.11    Form of Indemnification Agreements for our directors and officers (13)
10.12    Form of Access Agreement for directors (13)
10.13*    Updated Form of Executive Agreement (3)
10.14    ResMed Inc. 2009 Incentive Award Plan. (14)
10.15    ResMed Inc. 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. (14)
10.16    Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement. (14)
10.17    ResMed Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan. (15)
10.18    Credit Agreement, dated February 10, 2011, by and between ResMed Inc. and the lenders, including Union Bank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (16)
10.19    Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2011, by and between ResMed Inc., as Pledgor, and Union Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (16)

 

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10.20    Unconditional Guaranty entered into as of February 10, 2011, by each of ResMed Corp., ResMed Assembly US Inc. and ResMed Motor Technologies Inc., in favor of Union Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (16)
21.1    Subsidiaries of the Registrant (17)
23.1    Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (17)
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (17)
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (17)
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (17)
101   

The following materials from ResMed Inc’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated and Statements of Cash Flows and (v) related notes.

 

* 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 Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009.

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

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

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

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

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

(9) Incorporated by reference to the Registrants’ Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2007

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

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

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

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

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

(15) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on May 25, 2010.

(16) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2011.

(17) Filed with this report.

 

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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, 2011 and 2010, 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, 2011. 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, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2011, 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), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011, 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, 2011, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP


San Diego, California

August 16, 2011

 

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RESMED INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     June 30,
2011
    June 30,
2010
 
    


 


Assets

                

Current assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 735,267      $ 488,776   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,476 and $7,826 at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively

     274,352        226,911   

Inventories (note 4)

     200,777        185,642   

Deferred income taxes (note 13)

     13,875        14,112   

Income taxes receivable

     9,294        5,317   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     58,887        64,583   
    


Total current assets

     1,292,452        985,341   

Non-current assets:

                

Property, plant and equipment, net (note 6)

     462,107        387,148   

Goodwill (note 7)

     235,487        198,625   

Other intangibles, net (note 8)

     47,911        30,925   

Deferred income taxes (note 13)

     18,922        19,042   

Other assets

     12,043        5,316   
    


Total non-current assets

     776,470        641,056   
    


Total assets

   $ 2,068,922      $ 1,626,397   
    


Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

                

Current liabilities:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 55,194      $ 57,535   

Accrued expenses (note 9)

     103,787        80,883   

Deferred revenue

     45,125        29,507   

Income taxes payable

     3,931        22,656   

Deferred income taxes (note 13)

     640        402   

Current portion of long-term debt (note 10)

     163        121,689   
    


Total current liabilities

     208,840        312,672   

Non-current liabilities:

                

Deferred income taxes (note 13)

     8,051        10,793   

Deferred revenue

     17,237        12,755   

Long-term debt (note 10)

     100,000        0   

Income taxes payable

     4,057        2,641   
    


Total non-current liabilities

     129,345        26,189   
    


Total liabilities

     338,185        338,861   
    


Commitments and contingencies (notes 16 and 17)

                

Stockholders’ equity: (note 11)

                

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

     0        0   

Common stock, $0.004 par value, 350,000,000 shares authorized; 165,783,516 issued and 151,668,786 outstanding at June 30, 2011 and 160,567,176 issued and 151,345,408 outstanding at June 30, 2010

     607        605   

Additional paid-in capital

     798,461        660,185   

Retained earnings

     1,111,862        884,876   

Treasury stock, at cost, 14,114,730 shares at June 30, 2011, and 9,221,768 shares at June 30, 2010

     (504,625     (344,505

Accumulated other comprehensive income (note 5)

     324,432        86,375   
    


Total stockholders’ equity

     1,730,737        1,287,536   
    


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,068,922      $ 1,626,397   
    


 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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RESMED INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income

Years Ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     June  30,
2011

     June  30,
2010

     June  30,
2009

 

Net revenues

   $ 1,243,148       $ 1,092,357       $ 920,735   

Cost of sales

     501,822         436,874         366,933   
    


Gross profit

     741,326         655,483         553,802   
    


Operating expenses:

                          

Selling, general and administrative

     371,249         328,858         289,875   

Research and development

     92,007         75,202         63,056   

Donations to research foundations

     1,000         3,000         3,500   

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     10,146         8,041         7,060   
    


Total operating expenses

     474,402         415,101         363,491   
    


Income from operations

     266,924         240,382         190,311   
    


Other income:

                          

Interest income, net

     26,043         14,029         10,205   

Other, net (note 12)

     10,740         6,178         1,168   
    


Total other income, net

     36,783         20,207         11,373   
    


Income before income taxes

     303,707         260,589         201,684   

Income taxes (note 13)

     76,721         70,504         55,236   
    


Net income

   $ 226,986       $ 190,085       $ 146,448   
    


Basic earnings per share

   $ 1.49       $ 1.26       $ 0.97   

Diluted earnings per share (note 2-j)

   $ 1.44       $ 1.23       $ 0.95   

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     152,471         150,908         151,258   

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

     157,195         155,098         154,226   

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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RESMED INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income

Years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(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, 2008

    152,481      $ 590      $ 468,060        (4,876   ($ 142,987   $ 548,343      $ 207,769      $ 1,081,775           

Common stock issued on exercise of options (note 11)

    1,848        7        20,286                                        20,293           

Common stock issued on employee stock purchase plan (note 11)

    356        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

    154,685      $ 592      $ 522,691        (6,702   ($ 208,659   $ 694,791      $ 105,777      $ 1,115,192           

Common stock issued on exercise of options (note 11)

    5,558        22        88,571                                        88,593           

Common stock issued on employee stock purchase plan (note 11)

    324        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

    160,567      $ 605      $ 660,185        (9,222   ($ 344,505   $ 884,876      $ 86,375      $ 1,287,536           

Common stock issued on exercise of options (note 11)

    4,723        19        87,029                                        87,048           

Common stock issued on vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for tax (note 11)

    189        1        (2,269                                     (2,268        

Common stock issued on employee stock purchase plan (note 11)

    305        1        8,236                                        8,237           

Treasury stock purchases

            (19             (4,893     (160,120                     (160,139        

Tax benefit from exercise of options

                    14,547                                        14,547           

Stock-based compensation costs

                    30,733                                        30,733           

Comprehensive income:

                                                                       

Net income

                                            226,986                226,986        226,986   

Other comprehensive income:

                                                                       

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                                    238,057        238,057        238,057   
                                                                   


Comprehensive income

                                                                  $ 465,043   
                                                                   


                                                                         

Balance, June 30, 2011

    165,784      $ 607      $ 798,461        (14,115   ($ 504,625   $ 1,111,862      $ 324,432      $ 1,730,737           

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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RESMED INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(In thousands)

 

     June 30,
2011
    June 30,
2010
    June 30,
2009
 
    


Cash flows from operating activities:

                        

Net income

   $ 226,986      $ 190,085      $ 146,448   

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

                        

Depreciation and amortization

     70,616        61,563        53,963   

Provision for warranties

     4,449        3,197        2,219   

Deferred income taxes

     3,356        3,323        (26,658

Foreign currency revaluation

     (17,261     (7,287     16,829   

Stock-based compensation costs

     30,809        29,734        25,515   

Tax benefit from stock options exercised

     (14,510     (13,169     (3,870

Impairment of long lived asset

     2,257        0        0   

Write-down of cost-method investments

     0        250        1,306   

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

                        

Accounts receivable, net

     (30,799     (24,742     (32,897

Inventories

     11,394        (32,272     (16,141

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     8,678        (16,012     20,916   

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, income taxes and other liabilities

     (12,785     (6,457     51,247   
    


Net cash provided by operating activities

     283,190        188,213        238,877   
    


Cash flows from investing activities:

                        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (66,609     (56,855     (109,692

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

     0        0        1,763   

Capitalized interest

     0        0        (1,610

Proceeds from sale of maturing investment securities

     3,950        1,050        0   

Patent registration costs

     (6,431     (4,786     (4,528

Proceeds from disposal of business assets and contracts

     0        454        3,005   

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (22,450     (10,660     (2,394

Purchases of cost-method investments

     (2,426     0        (2,267

Purchases of foreign currency contracts

     (1,956     (1,725     (2,439

Proceeds from exercise of foreign currency contracts

     19,411        14,211        8,863   
    


Net cash used in investing activities

     (76,511     (58,311     (109,299
    


Cash flows from financing activities:

                        

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net

     94,650        95,222        24,892   

Repayment of borrowings

     (123,591     (38,438     (38,435

Proceeds from borrowings, net of borrowing costs

     98,430        0        80,137   

Tax benefit from stock option exercises

     14,510        13,169        3,870   

Purchases of treasury stock

     (163,342     (131,082     (68,593
    


Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (79,343     (61,129     1,871   
    


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     119,155        4,353        (36,877
    


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     246,491        73,126        94,572   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

     488,776        415,650        321,078   
    


Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

   $ 735,267      $ 488,776      $ 415,650   
    


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                        

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

   $ 85,104      $ 96,674      $ 16,926   

Interest paid, net of capitalized interest

     1,758        2,667        5,967   
    


Fair value of assets acquired in acquisitions, excluding cash

   $ 18,442      $ 7,937      $ 698   

Liabilities assumed

     (450     (3,909     (227

Goodwill on acquisition

     5,758        8,715        1,923   

Fair value of contingent consideration

     (800     (2,083     0   
    


Total purchase price

     22,950        10,660        2,394   

Less: Deposit paid in previous period

     (500     0        0   
    


Cash paid for acquisition

   $ 22,450      $ 10,660      $ 2,394   
    


 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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RESMED INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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 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

 

We generally record revenue on product sales at the time of shipment, when title transfers to the customer. We do not record revenue on product sales which require customer acceptance until we receive acceptance. We record royalty revenue from license agreements when earned. We initially defer service revenue received in advance from service contracts and recognize that deferred revenue ratably over the life of the service contract. We initially defer revenue we receive in advance from rental unit contracts and recognize that deferred revenue ratably over the life of the rental contract. Otherwise, we recognize revenue from rental unit contracts ratably over the life of the rental contract. We initially defer revenue from sale of marketing and distribution rights and recognize that deferred revenue ratably over the life of the contract. We include in revenue freight charges we bill to customers. We charge all freight-related expenses 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. We record the costs of all such programs as an adjustment to revenue. Our products are predominantly therapy-based equipment and require no installation. Therefore, we have no significant installation obligations.

 

  (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash equivalents include certificates of deposit and other highly liquid investments and we state them at cost, which approximates market. We consider investments with original maturities of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents for purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

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RESMED INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

  (d) Inventories

 

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

 

  (e) Property, Plant and Equipment

 

We record property, plant and equipment, including rental equipment. We compute depreciation expense using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Useful lives are generally two to ten years except for buildings which are depreciated over an estimated useful life of 40 years and leasehold improvements, which we amortize over the lease term. We charge maintenance and repairs to expense as we incur them.

 

We capitalize interest in connection with the construction of facilities. Actual construction costs incurred relating to facilities under active development qualify for interest capitalization. We cease to capitalize interest when a facility is completely constructed and available for use. During the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we capitalized $Nil, $Nil and $1.6 million, respectively, of interest relating to such construction costs.

 

  (f) Intangible Assets

 

We capitalize the registration costs for new patents and amortize the costs over the estimated useful life of the patent, which is generally five years. If a patent is superseded or product that is retired, any unamortized costs are written off immediately.

 

We amortize other intangible assets 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. We amortize all of our intangible assets. We have not identified any impairment of intangible assets during any of the periods presented.

 

  (g) Goodwill

 

We conducted our annual review for goodwill impairment during the final quarter of fiscal 2011. In conducting our review of goodwill impairment, we identified 10 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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     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 as the fair value for each reporting unit significantly exceeded its carrying value.

 

  (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. We translate assets and liabilities of non–U.S. subsidiaries whose functional currencies are other than the U.S. dollar at period end exchange rates, but translate revenue and expense transactions at average exchange rates for the period. We recognize cumulative translation adjustments as part of comprehensive income, as detailed in Note 5, and included those adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheets until such time the relevant subsidiary is sold or substantially or completely liquidated. We reflect gains and losses on transactions denominated in other than the functional currency of an entity in our results of operations.

 

  (i) Research and Development

 

We record all research and development expenses in the period we incur them.

 

  (j) Earnings per Share

 

We compute basic earnings per share 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 number of outstanding stock options and restricted stock units not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share were 651,000, 498,000 and 7,502,000 for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, 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, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are calculated as follows (in thousands except per share data):

 

     2011      2010      2009  

Numerator:

                          

Net income

   $ 226,986       $ 190,085       $ 146,448   

Denominator:

                          

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

     152,471         150,908         151,258   
   

Effect of dilutive securities:

                          

Stock options and restricted stock units

     4,724         4,190         2,968   

Diluted weighted average shares

     157,195         155,098         154,226   

Basic earnings per share

   $ 1.49       $ 1.26       $ 0.97   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.44       $ 1.23       $ 0.95   

 

  (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 its 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 and Euros. The terms of such foreign currency option contracts generally do not exceed three years.

 

We have determined our hedge program to be a non-effective hedge as defined. We record the foreign currency derivatives portfolio at fair value and include it in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. We do not offset the fair value amounts recognized for foreign currency derivatives. We classify purchases of foreign currency derivatives and proceeds received from the exercise of foreign currency derivatives as an investing activity within our consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

We record all movements in the fair value of the foreign currency derivatives within other income, net in our consolidated statements of income.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

  (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. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates we expect 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. We classify as available-for-sale debt securities for which we do not intend - or are not able - to hold to maturity. We carry securities available-for-sale at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive income.

 

At June 30, 2011 there were no investment securities. At June 30 2010, we classified the investment securities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets within prepaid expenses and other current assets.

 

  (o) Warranty

 

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

 

Changes in the liability for product warranty for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     2011     2010  
   

Balance at the beginning of the year

   $ 11,507      $ 8,295   

Warranty accruals for the year

     18,159        14,908   

Warranty costs incurred for the year

     (13,710     (11,691

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     3,076        (5

Balance at the end of the year

   $ 19,032      $ 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 of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If assets are considered to be impaired, we recognize as the impairment the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. We report assets to be disposed of at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

During the year ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we recognized an impairment charge of $2.3 million, $Nil and $Nil, respectively, relating to impaired long-lived assets that were no longer in use. The impairment in the long-lived asset was recorded in cost of sales in our consolidated statements of income.

 

  (q) Cost-Method Investments

 

The aggregate carrying amount of our cost-method investments at June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 was $4.3 million and $1.7 million, respectively. We periodically evaluate the carrying value of our cost-method investments, when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered. In fiscal 2011 and 2010, we recognized $Nil and $0.3 million, respectively, of impairment losses related to our cost-method investments, which include investments in privately held service companies, and research companies. The expense associated with this impairment has been included in other income, net within our consolidated statements of income. We based these impairment losses on our determination that the declines in the fair value of these investments were other-than temporary. We have determined, after 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 expire seven years after the grant date and vest over one or four years. We granted the options with the exercise prices 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 grant date. We estimate the fair value of stock options and purchase rights granted under the ESPP using a Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair value of restricted stock units is equal to the market value of the underlying shares as determined at the grant date. We recognize the fair value as compensation expense using the straight-line method over the service period for awards expected to vest.

 

We estimate the fair value of stock options granted under our stock option plans and purchase rights granted under the ESPP assuming no dividends and using the following assumptions:

 

     Years ended June 30  
     2011     2010     2009  

Stock Options:

                        

Weighted average grant date fair value

   $ 10.30      $ 8.03      $ 5,29   

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

     1.3     2.2     1.9

Expected option life in years

     5.3        5.0        4.6   

Expected volatility

     31-32     32-40     27-38

ESPP Purchase rights:

                        

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

     0.9     0.2     1.3

Expected option life

     6 months        6 months        6 months   

Expected volatility

     24-29     23-55     33-55

 

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(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

The risk-free interest rate assumption we use is based upon U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant 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. 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. In order to determine the estimated period of time that we expect employees to hold their stock options, we use historical rates by employee groups.

 

  (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. We are also contingently liable, within certain limits, in the event of a customer default, to several independent leasing companies in connection with customer leasing programs. We monitor the collection status of these installment receivables and provides for estimated losses separately under accrued expenses within our consolidated balance sheets based upon our historical collection experience with such receivables and a current assessment of our credit exposure.

 

  (t) Reclassifications

 

An amount of $26.1 million relating to prepaid taxes on intercompany profit in inventories was reclassified within our consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2010, from deferred income taxes to prepaid expenses and other current assets. There was no impact on working capital, total current assets or total assets, as a result of this reclassification.

 

(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 have adopted the guidance and its impact was not material to our consolidated financial statements and financial disclosures.

 

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 us beginning July 1, 2011. We have adopted the remaining guidance and its impact was not material to our consolidated financial statements and financial disclosures.

 

In May 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that increases the prominence of other comprehensive income in financial statements. This new guidance provides an entity with the option to present the components of net income and comprehensive income in either one or two consecutive financial statements. It eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity. The guidance will be effective for us beginning July 1, 2012 and will need to be applied retrospectively.

 

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(4) Inventories

 

Inventories were comprised of the following as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):

 

     2011      2010  

Raw materials

   $ 73,836       $ 63,120   

Work in progress

     4,147         2,427   

Finished goods

     122,794         120,095   
     $ 200,777       $ 185,642   

 

(5) Comprehensive Income

 

Components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows (in thousands):