ROCK HILL, SC, Nov 1, 2017 – 3D Systems Corp. announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
For the third quarter of 2017, the company reported revenue of $152.9 million compared to $159.5 million in the second quarter of 2017. The company reported a third quarter GAAP loss of $37.3 million.
Comparative analysis based on 3D Systems’ financial results in the last 12 quarters (Result source 3D Systems website)
Comparative analysis based on 3D Systems’ financial results in the last 12 quarters (Result source 3D Systems website)
“While third quarter results did not meet our expectations, we believe actions taken during the quarter both organizationally and operationally better position the company for long term success,” commented Vyomesh Joshi (VJ), chief executive officer, 3D Systems. “During the quarter, we reorganized the go to market team, changing key leadership positions in both the Americas and the Asia Pacific region while shifting to a worldwide go to market structure. We also completed a deep and comprehensive review of our portfolio based on year to date demand, market trends and a solid understanding of where we meet and will continue to meet customers’ expectations.”
”We continued with our strategic investments in IT, go to market, quality, reliability and innovation, which we believe are critical to the company to drive long term growth,” commented John McMullen, executive vice president and chief financial officer. “While we are reducing expenses where appropriate, we continue to be focused on actions and decisions we believe are necessary to best-position the company for long term success.”
“We have increased investments and resources to resolve legacy quality and reliability issues faster and have implemented organizational changes to continue to improve execution. We have made significant progress in many areas over the first nine months of this year and are taking additional actions necessary to position the company for long term success. At the same time, we continue to innovate for the future, and plan to bring to market a series of new and exciting products over the coming months,” concluded Joshi.
A complete chart of the financial results is available here.
About 3D Systems
3D Systems provides comprehensive 3D products and services, including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand manufacturing services and digital design tools. Its ecosystem supports advanced applications from the product design shop to the factory floor to the operating room. 3D Systems’ precision healthcare capabilities include simulation, Virtual Surgical Planning, and printing of medical and dental devices as well as patient-specific surgical instruments. As the originator of 3D printing and a shaper of future 3D solutions, 3D Systems has spent its 30 year history enabling professionals and companies to optimize their designs, transform their workflows, bring innovative products to market and drive new business models.
More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com.