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Zimmer Reports Fourth Quarter and 2004 Financial Results

Jan 31, 2005

WARSAW, Ind., Jan 31, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --

Fourth Quarter Highlights

  • Net Sales increased 14% (includes 3% increase due to changes in foreign exchange rates) to $801 million

  • Worldwide Reconstructive Sales increased 16% (includes 3% increase due to changes in foreign exchange rates) with Americas Reconstructive Sales increasing 21%

  • Continued margin strength - 76% gross, 30% operating and 25% net reported; 77% gross, 32% operating and a record 22% net adjusted*

  • Diluted EPS were $0.81 reported, and $0.71 adjusted*, an increase of 39% adjusted* over prior year

  • Record operating cash flow of $258 million, total debt reduced to $652 million and cash on hand $174 million, resulting in net debt* of $478 million

Full Year Highlights

  • Net Sales increased 57% reported, and 15% combined* (includes 4% increase due to changes in foreign exchange rates) to $2.98 billion

  • Worldwide Reconstructive Sales increased 62% reported, and 17% combined* (includes 4% increase due to changes in foreign exchange rates)

  • Diluted EPS were $2.19 reported, and $2.41 adjusted*, an increase of 34% adjusted* over prior year and the third consecutive year of 30% or more adjusted* EPS growth

  • Operating cash flow of $862 million and more than $1 billion since acquisition of Centerpulse

  • Increasing 2005 diluted EPS guidance by approximately $0.06 to a range of $2.76 to $2.78 reported and $2.89 to $2.91 adjusted*, or 21% over prior year adjusted*

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZMH; SWX: ZMH) today reported net sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. For the fourth quarter, the Company reported net sales of $801 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.81 and $0.71 adjusted*. Full year net sales were $2.98 billion and diluted earnings per share were $2.19 reported and $2.41 adjusted*. The Company's fourth quarter sales and diluted earnings per share results adjusted* exceeded the high end of the Company's guidance and First Call estimates of $783 million and $0.64, respectively.

The Company's reported results reflect its acquisitions of Centerpulse AG on October 2, 2003, and Implex Corp. on April 23, 2004. Reported results include in-process R&D write-offs, acquisition and integration expenses, inventory step-up, a tax benefit from decreased deferred taxes of acquired Centerpulse operations that resulted from a reduction in the ongoing Swiss tax rate, and the prior year cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle for instrumentation, as applicable.

"Zimmer's winning performance continues as evidenced by our strong sales, margins and cash flow," said Ray Elliott, Zimmer Chairman, President and CEO. "During 2004, we invested heavily in the expansion of landscape-changing innovations such as Minimally Invasive Solutions(TM) (MIS(TM)) Procedures and Technologies and Trabecular Metal(TM) Technology. We delivered more than 40 major development projects to the market. We generated more than $540 million in new product sales. The future should be equally rich with a 146 project pipeline, two-thirds of which is devoted to innovative technology and advanced platforms."

Zimmer has continued to focus on Minimally Invasive Solutions Procedures and Technologies. During the year, the Company trained more than 1,400 surgeons; added two new Zimmer Institutes; documented potentially improved hospital profitability with almost 1,000 patients; launched a 13 city, low- cost DTC campaign capitalizing on more than 100,000 visits to the Company's MIS "Find-a-Doc" web-based surgeon locator; and supported 17 different MIS papers. In addition, Zimmer placed more than 2,000 MIS Quad-Sparing(TM) Knee Replacement and Mini-Knee Replacement instrument sets in the field -- by management estimates, more than the Company's top three competitors combined.

"As we enter 2005, a key focus continues to be the integration of Centerpulse and Implex, including the realization of both targeted synergies and identified opportunities," said Elliott. "The year 2004 was a great beginning -- we are ahead of schedule having already accomplished more than 2,000 of the total 3,364 integration milestones and raised the estimated, sustainable cost synergies to slightly over $100 million annually from our original estimates of $70 to $90 million."

The following tables provide a comparison of sales results for the fourth quarter and full year. Because the Centerpulse acquisition closed on October 2, 2003, Centerpulse sales were included in Zimmer's fourth quarter 2003 results and there is no distinction made between reported and combined* in the table for the fourth quarter. The full-year comparison is on a combined* basis because Centerpulse was an independent company during the first three quarters of 2003.

Net Sales - Three Months Ended December 31, 2004


       ($ MM)                                  Net        %         FX
                                              Sales    Growth     Impact**

     Geographic Segments
          Americas                            $456       16%        0%
          Europe                               228       14         9
          Asia Pacific                         117        7         4
       Total                                   801       14         3
     Product Categories
       Reconstructive
          Americas                            $364       21%        1%
          Europe                               209       14         9
          Asia Pacific                          91        6         4
       Total                                   664       16         3

          Hips
             Americas                         $128       15%        1%
             Europe                            109        9         9
             Asia Pacific                       49        7         4
          Total                                286       11         4

          Knees
             Americas                         $204       26%        0%
             Europe                             86       20         9
             Asia Pacific                       37        3         4
          Total                                327       21         3

          Dental                               $36       21%        3%

       Trauma                                  $44        2%        3%

       Spine                                   $35        2%        1%

       Orthopaedic Surgical Products           $58       11%        2%



       ** Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on growth

Net earnings for the quarter were $200 million on a reported basis, and were $176 million adjusted*, an increase of 42% adjusted* over the prior year. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.81 reported and were $0.71 adjusted*, an increase of 39% adjusted* over the prior year.

Net Sales - Year Ended December 31, 2004

        ($ MM)                                 Reported         Combined*
                                                                % Growth
                                             Net      %                FX
                                            Sales  Growth  Combined* Impact**

     Geographic Segments
           Americas                         $1,741     44%      16%      0%
           Europe                              809    121       14       9
           Asia Pacific                        431     32       13       8
        Total                                2,981     57       15       4
     Product Categories
        Reconstructive
           Americas                         $1,378     46%      20%      0%
           Europe                              737    124       14       9
           Asia Pacific                        341     37       12       7
        Total                                2,456     62       17       4

           Hips
              Americas                        $500     37%      18%      1%
              Europe                           398    163       13      10
              Asia Pacific                     181     41       12       8
           Total                             1,079     67       15       5

           Knees
              Americas                        $762     46%      22%      0%
              Europe                           292     79       15      10
              Asia Pacific                     141     23       10       8
           Total                             1,195     49       19       4

           Dental                             $125     N/A***   25%      3%

        Trauma                                $173     15%       7%      3%

        Spine                                 $134     N/A***    3%      2%

        Orthopaedic Surgical Products         $218     12%       9%      3%



        ** Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on growth
        *** Prior year sales were minimal for Zimmer standalone

Net earnings for the year were $542 million on a reported basis, and were $598 million adjusted*, an increase of 57% adjusted* over the prior year. Diluted earnings per share for the year were $2.19 reported and were $2.41 adjusted*, an increase of 34% adjusted* over the prior year.

Guidance

The following guidance falls within the Company's previous expectations for the combination of Zimmer and Centerpulse to deliver a minimum of 10% sales growth in 2005, a 20% to 25% diluted earnings per share adjusted* growth in 2005, and the potential to exceed a 25% diluted earnings per share adjusted* growth in 2006. Earnings per share guidance for 2005 and 2006 excludes the impact of changes in U.S. GAAP related to accounting for equity- based compensation. Many factors are incorporated into the Company's guidance. The factors discussed below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of the factors considered.

As a result of potential foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations throughout 2005, the negative pricing effects of the changing German reimbursement system, and the second quarter 2004 price decreases in Japan, the Company is maintaining its previous full year 2005 sales guidance to be in a range of $3,325 million and $3,345 million. This represents sales growth of approximately 12.0% over full year 2004. Considering the effects of anticipated new product introductions throughout 2005, sales growth for the last six months of 2005 should be slightly above this annual growth range, and sales for the first six months should be slightly below this range. Additionally, the first quarter of 2005 contains two fewer billing days than the same period in 2004, while the second quarter contains one additional billing day. Consequently, sales growth in the first quarter 2005 should be approximately 9.0% reported (representing 12% growth on a per billing day basis), while sales growth in the second quarter should be approximately 15.0% reported (representing 13% growth on a per billing day basis).

With the Company's improved gross profit and operating profit margins reported in the fourth quarter of 2004, it is increasing its previous full year adjusted* earnings per share estimates for 2005 by $0.06 to a range of $2.89 to $2.91, an increase over prior year of approximately 21% adjusted*. The Company expects reported earnings per share in the first half of 2005 to be in a range of $1.32 to $1.33, and adjusted* earnings per share to be in a range of $1.40 to $1.41, with approximately $0.66 to $0.67 in the first quarter and approximately $0.74 in the second quarter. The Company also expects reported earnings per share in the second half of 2005 to be in a range of $1.44 to $1.45, and adjusted* earnings per share in a range of $1.49 to $1.50.

Conference Call

The Company will conduct its fourth quarter and full-year 2004 investor conference call on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live audio webcast can be accessed live via Zimmer's Investor Relations website at http://investor.zimmer.com . It will be archived for replay following the conference. Individuals who wish to dial into the conference call may do so at (800) 406-1106. International callers should dial (706) 634-7075. A digital recording will be available two hours after the completion of the conference call from February 1, 2005 to February 4, 2005. To access the recording, US/Canada callers should dial (800) 642-1687, or for International callers, dial (706) 645-9291, and enter the Conference ID, 3063291. A copy of this press release and other financial and statistical information about the periods to be presented in the conference call will be accessible through the Zimmer website at http://investor.zimmer.com .

Zimmer 2005 Analyst Meeting at AAOS

Zimmer had previously announced that it will conduct a meeting for investment analysts on February 24, 2005, during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting. The meeting will be held at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., in the State Room, with registration to start at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The investment analyst meeting will be hosted by Ray Elliott and Sam Leno, Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance and Operations and Chief Financial Officer, and will feature a presentation and question and answer period, which will also be available as a live webcast at http://investor.zimmer.com . To avoid any delay in starting the meeting on time, investment analysts are encouraged to pre-register for the meeting by contacting Michele Picillo in advance of the meeting at 574-372-4474 or by e-mail at [email protected] .

About the Company

Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer is the worldwide #1 pure-play orthopaedic leader in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing reconstructive and spinal implants, trauma and related orthopaedic surgical products. In October 2003, the Company finalized its acquisition of Centerpulse AG, a Switzerland-based orthopaedics company and the leader in the European reconstructive market. Zimmer has operations in more than 24 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries. Zimmer's 2004 sales were approximately $3 billion. The Company is supported by the efforts of more than 6,500 employees worldwide.

Visit Zimmer on the worldwide web at http://www.zimmer.com

*Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

As used in this press release, the term "combined" sales includes Centerpulse for the first, second and third quarters of 2003 in order to provide more meaningful year-to-year comparisons. The term "adjusted" refers to operating performance measures that exclude in-process R&D write-offs, acquisition and integration expenses, inventory step-up, a tax benefit from decreased deferred taxes of acquired Centerpulse operations that resulted from a reduction in the ongoing Swiss tax rate, and the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle for instruments. The term "net debt" refers to short-term and long-term debt obligations minus the Company's cash and equivalents and restricted cash. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure are included in this press release.

Zimmer Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the orthopaedics industry, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "may," "will," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "targets," "forecasts," and "seeks" or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to successfully integrate Centerpulse AG and Implex Corp., the outcome of the pending informal SEC investigation of Centerpulse accounting, price and product competition, rapid technological development, demographic changes, dependence on new product development, the mix of our products and services, supply and prices of raw materials and products, customer demand for our products and services, control of costs and expenses, our ability to form and implement alliances, international growth, governmental laws and regulations affecting our U.S. and international businesses, including tax obligations and risks, product liability and intellectual property litigation losses, reimbursement levels from third-party payors, general industry and market conditions and growth rates and general domestic and international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the disclosure materials filed by Zimmer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Zimmer disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers of this document are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, since, while we believe the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this document.

ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
            FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
              (in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)

                                                2004        2003   % Inc/(Dec)
     Net Sales                                $801.1      $701.6        14%
     Cost of products sold                     189.4       224.1       (16)
     Gross Profit                              611.7       477.5        28

     Research and development                   47.3        37.3        27
     Selling, general and administrative       308.7       287.1         8
     In-process research and development           -        11.2       N/A
     Acquisition and integration                14.1        76.4       (82)
          Operating expenses                   370.1       412.0       (10)

     Operating Profit                          241.6        65.5       269
     Interest expense                            5.9        10.2       (43)
     Earnings before income taxes and
      minority interest                        235.7        55.3       326
     Provision for income taxes                 35.4        18.8        89
     Minority interest                          (0.3)        0.5      (172)

     Net Earnings                             $200.0       $37.0       440

     Earnings Per Common Share
         Basic                                 $0.82       $0.15       447
         Diluted                               $0.81       $0.15       440

     Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
         Basic                                 245.3       242.0
         Diluted                               248.4       245.4





                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
              (in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)

                                                 2004         2003 % Inc/(Dec)
     Net Sales                               $2,980.9     $1,901.0       57%
     Cost of products sold                      779.9        516.2       51
     Gross Profit                             2,201.0      1,384.8       59

     Research and development                   166.7        105.8       57
     Selling, general and administrative      1,190.0        737.5       61
     In-process research and development            -         11.2      N/A
     Acquisition and integration                 81.1         79.6        2
          Operating expenses                  1,437.8        934.1       54

     Operating Profit                           763.2        450.7       69
     Interest expense                            31.7         13.2      140
     Earnings before income taxes,
      minority interest and
      cumulative effect of change in
      accounting principle                      731.5        437.5       67
     Provision for income taxes                 189.6        146.8       29
     Minority interest                           (0.1)         0.5     (124)
     Earnings before cumulative effect of
      change in accounting principle            541.8        291.2       86
     Cumulative effect of change in
      accounting principle, net of tax              -         55.1      N/A

     Net Earnings                              $541.8       $346.3       57

     Earnings Per Common Share - Basic
         Earnings before cumulative effect of
          change in accounting principle        $2.22        $1.40       59
         Cumulative effect of change in
          accounting principle, net of tax          -         0.27      N/A
         Earnings Per Common Share - Basic      $2.22        $1.67       33

     Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted
         Earnings before cumulative effect of
          change in accounting principle        $2.19        $1.38       59
         Cumulative effect of change in
          accounting principle, net of tax          -         0.26      N/A
         Earnings Per Common Share -
          Diluted                               $2.19        $1.64       34

     Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
         Basic                                  244.4        207.7
         Diluted                                247.8        211.2



                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                       AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
                                (in millions)

                                                        December 31,
                                                       2004       2003
                                                   (unaudited)
     Assets
       Current Assets:
         Cash and equivalents                        $154.6      $77.5
         Restricted cash                               18.9       14.5
         Receivables, net                             524.8      486.4
         Inventories, net                             536.0      527.7
         Other current assets                         326.6      232.6
             Total current assets                   1,560.9    1,338.7
       Property, plant and equipment, net             628.5      525.2
       Intangible assets                              794.8      760.5
       Goodwill                                     2,528.9    2,291.8
       Other assets                                   182.4      239.8
       Total Assets                                $5,695.5   $5,156.0

     Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

     Current liabilities                             $673.5     $544.0
     Short-term debt                                   27.5      101.3
     Other long-term liabilities                      420.9      352.6
     Long-term debt                                   624.0    1,007.8
     Minority interest                                  7.1        7.0
     Shareholders' equity                           3,942.5    3,143.3
     Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity    $5,695.5   $5,156.0



                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
                                (in millions)

                                                               2004      2003
                                                           (unaudited)
     Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
     Net earnings                                            $541.8    $346.3
     Depreciation and amortization                            181.3     103.3
     Inventory step-up                                         59.4      42.7
     Write off of in-process research and development             -      11.2
     Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle          -     (89.1)
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
       acquired assets and liabilities
         Income taxes                                         139.2     117.8
         Receivables                                          (10.6)    (39.0)
         Inventories                                          (44.7)    (53.0)
         Accounts payable and accrued expenses                 (3.1)     75.9
         Other assets and liabilities                          (1.1)    (21.3)
     Net cash provided by operating activities                862.2     494.8

     Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
     Additions to instruments                                (139.6)   (113.6)
     Additions to other property, plant and equipment        (100.8)    (44.9)
     Centerpulse and InCentive acquisitions,
      net of acquired cash                                    (18.2)   (927.7)
     Implex acquisition, net of acquired cash                (153.1)        -
     Proceeds from note receivable                             25.0         -
     Investments in other assets                               (1.6)    (16.5)
     Net cash used in investing activities                   (388.3) (1,102.7)

     Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
     Proceeds from exercise of stock options                   65.0      70.5
     Net proceeds/(payments) on lines of credit              (461.4)    170.6
     Proceeds from term loans                                     -     550.0
     Payments on term loans                                       -    (100.0)
     Debt issuance costs                                       (0.6)    (19.4)
     Equity issuance costs                                     (5.0)     (6.9)
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     (402.0)    664.8

     Effect of exchange rates on cash and equivalents           5.2       4.9

     Increase in cash and equivalents                          77.1      61.8
     Cash and equivalents, beginning of period                 77.5      15.7
     Cash and equivalents, end of period                     $154.6     $77.5




                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
                        NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION
       FOR THE THREE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
                           (in millions, unaudited)


                            Three Months Ended       Twelve Months Ended
                               December 31,              December 31,
                                            %                            %
                        2004    2003    Increase   2004      2003    Increase

     Americas          $456.3  $392.4      16%  $1,741.3  $1,208.3      44%
     Europe             228.2   200.1      14      808.3     366.0     121
     Asia Pacific       116.6   109.1       7      431.3     326.7      32
     Total             $801.1  $701.6      14   $2,980.9  $1,901.0      57



                              ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
                          NET SALES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY
         FOR THE THREE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
                             (in millions, unaudited)

                            Three Months Ended       Twelve Months Ended
                               December 31,              December 31,
                                           %                           %
                        2004    2003   Increase    2004      2003  Increase

     Reconstructive    $663.8  $571.6     16%   $2,456.3  $1,521.0    62%
     Trauma              44.0    43.3      2       172.9     150.1    15
     Spine               34.6    33.9      2       134.2      35.1   281
     OSP                 58.7    52.8     11       217.5     194.8    12
     Total             $801.1  $701.6     14    $2,980.9  $1,901.0    57



                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
                            COMBINED* SALES GROWTH
                     FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
                           (in millions, unaudited)


                                Net Sales
                                   Nine Months                 Year Ended
                       Year Ended    Ended                   Dec. 31, 2004
                        Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,
                          2003        2003
                         Zimmer   Centerpulse             Reported   Combined*
                        Reported    Reported   Combined*  Net Sales  % Growth
     Geographic
      Segments
            Americas    $1,208       $291      $1,499      $1,741       16%
            Europe         366        341         707         809       14
            Asia Pacific   327         57         384         431       13
         Total          $1,901       $689      $2,590      $2,981       15

     Product
      Categories
         Reconstructive
            Americas      $941       $209      $1,150      $1,378       20%
            Europe         330        314         644         737       14
            Asia Pacific   250         54         304         341       12
         Total          $1,521       $577      $2,098      $2,456       17

             Hips
                Americas  $366        $60        $426        $500       18%
                Europe     152        200         352         398       13
                Asia
                 Pacific   128         32         160         181       12
             Total        $646       $292        $938      $1,079       15

             Knees
                Americas  $524       $102        $626        $762       22%
                Europe     163         91         254         292       15
                Asia
                 Pacific   114         14         128         141       10
             Total        $801       $207      $1,008      $1,195       19

             Dental        $30        $70        $100        $125       25%

         Trauma           $150        $11        $161        $173        7%

         Spine             $35        $96        $131        $134        3%

         OSP              $195         $5        $200        $218        9%




                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
           RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS TO ADJUSTED* NET EARNINGS
            FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
                           (in millions, unaudited)

                                                           Three Months
                                                         Ended December 31,
                                                      2004               2003

         Net Earnings                               $200.0              $37.0
         Acquisition and integration                  14.1               76.4
         Inventory step-up                             3.3               42.7
         In-process research and development             -               11.2
         Tax benefit of acquisition and
          integration, inventory step-up and
          in-process research & development           (6.5)             (42.8)
         Tax benefit from decreased deferred
          taxes of acquired Centerpulse operations;
          due to Swiss tax rate reduction            (34.5)                 -
                Adjusted* Net Earnings              $176.4             $124.5





                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
           RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS TO ADJUSTED* NET EARNINGS
            FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
                           (in millions, unaudited)

                                                            Twelve Months
                                                         Ended December 31,
                                                      2004               2003

         Net Earnings                               $541.8             $346.3
         Acquisition and integration                  81.1               79.6
         Inventory step-up                            59.4               42.7
         In-process research and development             -               11.2
         Tax benefit of acquisition and
          integration, inventory step-up and
          in-process research & development          (50.2)             (43.9)
         Tax benefit from decreased deferred
          taxes of acquired Centerpulse operations;
          due to Swiss tax rate reduction            (34.5)                 -
         Cumulative effect of change in
          accounting principle, net of tax               -              (55.1)
                Adjusted* Net Earnings              $597.6             $380.8




                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
            RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EPS TO ADJUSTED* DILUTED EPS
            FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
                                 (unaudited)

                                                          Three Months
                                                        Ended December 31,
                                                      2004              2003

     Diluted EPS                                     $0.81             $0.15
     Acquisition and integration                      0.06              0.31
     Inventory step-up                                0.01              0.18
     In-process research and development               -                0.05
     Tax benefit of acquisition and
       integration, inventory step-up and
       in-process research & development             (0.03)            (0.18)
     Tax benefit from decreased deferred
       taxes of acquired Centerpulse
       operations; due to Swiss tax
       rate reduction                                (0.14)              -
     Adjusted* Diluted EPS                           $0.71             $0.51





                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
            RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EPS TO ADJUSTED* DILUTED EPS
            FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
                                 (unaudited)

                                                         Twelve Months
                                                        Ended December 31,
                                                      2004              2003

     Diluted EPS                                     $2.19             $1.64
     Acquisition and integration                      0.32              0.38
     Inventory step-up                                0.24              0.20
     In-process research and development               -                0.05
     Tax benefit of acquisition and
       integration, inventory step-up
       and in-process research and
       development                                   (0.20)            (0.21)
     Tax benefit from decreased deferred
       taxes of acquired Centerpulse
       operations; due to Swiss tax
       rate reduction                                (0.14)                -
     Cumulative effect of change in
         accounting principle, net of tax              -               (0.26)
     Adjusted* Diluted EPS                           $2.41             $1.80





                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
       RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED AND ADJUSTED* STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                 FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
              (in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)

                                             Reported   Adjustments  Adjusted*
                                               2004                    2004
     Net Sales                                $801.1          $-      $801.1
     Cost of products sold                     189.4        (3.3)      186.1
     Gross Profit                              611.7         3.3       615.0

     Research and development                   47.3           -        47.3
     Selling, general and administrative       308.7           -       308.7
     Acquisition and integration                14.1       (14.1)          -
          Operating expenses                   370.1       (14.1)      356.0

     Operating Profit                          241.6        17.4       259.0
     Interest expense                            5.9           -         5.9
     Earnings before income taxes and
      minority interest                        235.7        17.4       253.1
     Provision for income taxes                 35.4        41.0        76.4
     Minority interest                          (0.3)          -        (0.3)

     Net Earnings                             $200.0      $(23.6)     $176.4

     Earnings Per Common Share
        Basic                                  $0.82      $(0.10)      $0.72
        Diluted                                $0.81      $(0.10)      $0.71

     Weighted Average Common
       Shares Outstanding
       Basic                                   245.3                   245.3
       Diluted                                 248.4                   248.4




                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
       RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED AND ADJUSTED* STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                     FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
              (in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)

                                             Reported  Adjustments  Adjusted*
                                               2004                    2004
     Net Sales                               $2,980.9        $-     $2,980.9
     Cost of products sold                      779.9     (59.4)       720.5
     Gross Profit                             2,201.0      59.4      2,260.4

     Research and development                   166.7         -        166.7
     Selling, general and administrative      1,190.0         -      1,190.0
     Acquisition and integration                 81.1     (81.1)           -
          Operating expenses                  1,437.8     (81.1)     1,356.7

     Operating Profit                           763.2     140.5        903.7
     Interest expense                            31.7         -         31.7
     Earnings before income taxes and
      minority interest                         731.5     140.5        872.0
     Provision for income taxes                 189.6      84.7        274.3
     Minority interest                           (0.1)        -         (0.1)

     Net Earnings                              $541.8     $55.8       $597.6

     Earnings Per Common Share
        Basic                                   $2.22     $0.23        $2.45
        Diluted                                 $2.19     $0.22        $2.41

     Weighted Average Common
       Shares Outstanding
       Basic                                    244.4                  244.4
       Diluted                                  247.8                  247.8



                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
       RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED AND ADJUSTED* STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                 FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003
              (in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)

                                             Reported  Adjustments  Adjusted*
                                               2003                   2003
     Net Sales                                $701.6         $-      $701.6
     Cost of products sold                     224.1      (42.7)      181.4
     Gross Profit                              477.5       42.7       520.2

     Research and development                   37.3          -        37.3
     Selling, general and administrative       287.1          -       287.1
     In-process research and development        11.2      (11.2)          -
     Acquisition and integration                76.4      (76.4)          -
          Operating expenses                   412.0      (87.6)      324.4

     Operating Profit                           65.5      130.3       195.8
     Interest expense                           10.2          -        10.2
     Earnings before income taxes
        and minority interest                   55.3      130.3       185.6
     Provision for income taxes                 18.8       42.8        61.6
     Minority interest                           0.5          -         0.5

     Net Earnings                              $37.0      $87.5      $124.5

     Earnings Per Common Share
        Basic                                  $0.15      $0.36       $0.51
        Diluted                                $0.15      $0.36       $0.51

     Weighted Average Common
       Shares Outstanding
       Basic                                   242.0                  242.0
       Diluted                                 245.4                  245.4




                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
       RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED AND ADJUSTED* STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                     FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003
              (in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)

                                             Reported  Adjustments  Adjusted*
                                               2003                   2003
     Net Sales                               $1,901.0        $-     $1,901.0
     Cost of products sold                      516.2     (42.7)       473.5
     Gross Profit                             1,384.8      42.7      1,427.5

     Research and development                   105.8         -        105.8
     Selling, general and administrative        737.5         -        737.5
     In-process research and development         11.2     (11.2)           -
     Acquisition and integration                 79.6     (79.6)           -
          Operating expenses                    934.1     (90.8)       843.3

     Operating Profit                           450.7     133.5        584.2
     Interest expense                            13.2         -         13.2
     Earnings before income taxes,
      minority interest and cumulative
      effect of change in
      accounting principle                      437.5     133.5        571.0
     Provision for income taxes                 146.8      43.9        190.7
     Minority interest                            0.5         -          0.5
     Earnings before cumulative effect of
      change in accounting principle            291.2      89.6        380.8
     Cumulative effect of change in
      accounting principle, net of tax           55.1     (55.1)           -

     Net Earnings                              $346.3     $34.5       $380.8

     Earnings Per Common Share - Basic
         Earnings before cumulative
          effect of change in
          accounting principle                  $1.40     $0.43        $1.83
         Cumulative effect of change in
          accounting principle, net of tax       0.27     (0.27)         -
         Earnings Per Common Share - Basic      $1.67     $0.16        $1.83

     Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted
         Earnings before cumulative
          effect of change in accounting
          principle                             $1.38     $0.42        $1.80
         Cumulative effect of change in
          accounting principle, net of tax       0.26     (0.26)         -
         Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted    $1.64     $0.16        $1.80

     Weighted Average Common Shares
      Outstanding
         Basic                                  207.7                  207.7
         Diluted                                211.2                  211.2




                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
             RECONCILIATION OF NET MARGIN TO ADJUSTED* NET MARGIN
           FOR THE THREE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
                                 (unaudited)

                                                Three Months     Twelve Months
                                                   Ended             Ended
                                                December 31,      December 31,
                                                    2004              2004

     Net Margin                                     25.0  %           18.2  %
     Acquisition and integration                     1.7               2.7
     Inventory step-up                               0.4               2.0
     Tax benefit of acquisition and
      integration and inventory step-up             (0.8)             (1.7)
     Tax benefit from decreased deferred
      taxes of acquired Centerpulse
      operations; due to Swiss tax rate
      reduction                                     (4.3)             (1.2)
     Adjusted* Net Margin                           22.0  %           20.0  %




                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
       RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING MARGIN TO ADJUSTED* OPERATING MARGIN
           FOR THE THREE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
                                 (unaudited)

                                               Three Months      Twelve Months
                                                   Ended             Ended
                                                December 31,      December 31,
                                                    2004              2004

     Operating Margin                               30.2  %           25.6  %
     Acquisition and integration                     1.7               2.7
     Inventory step-up                               0.4               2.0

     Adjusted* Operating Margin                     32.3  %           30.3  %



                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
           RECONCILIATION OF GROSS MARGIN TO ADJUSTED* GROSS MARGIN
           FOR THE THREE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
                                 (unaudited)

                                               Three Months     Twelve Months
                                                   Ended             Ended
                                               December 31,       December 31,
                                                    2004              2004

     Gross Margin                                   76.4  %           73.8  %
     Inventory step-up                               0.4               2.0
     Adjusted* Gross Margin                         76.8  %           75.8  %




                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
                         RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT*
                       AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004 and 2003
                                 (unaudited)

                                                          December 31,
                                                     2004              2003

     Short-term debt                                $27.5             $101.3
     Long-term debt                                 624.0            1,007.8
          Total debt                                651.5            1,109.1

     Cash and equivalents                           154.6               77.5
     Restricted cash                                 18.9               14.5
          Total cash                                173.5               92.0

     Net debt*                                     $478.0           $1,017.1



                            ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
                   RECONCILIATION OF PROJECTED DILUTED EPS
                      TO PROJECTED ADJUSTED* DILUTED EPS
                                 (unaudited)


                                                      Low               High
     Projected three months ended March 31, 2005:
     Diluted EPS                                     $0.60             $0.61
     Acquisition and Integration, net of tax          0.05              0.05
     Inventory Step-up, net of tax                    0.01              0.01
     Adjusted* Diluted EPS                           $0.66             $0.67


     Projected three months ended June 30, 2005:
     Diluted EPS                                     $0.72             $0.72
     Acquisition and Integration, net of tax          0.02              0.02
     Adjusted* Diluted EPS                           $0.74             $0.74


     Projected six months ended June 30, 2005:
     Diluted EPS                                     $1.32             $1.33
     Acquisition and Integration, net of tax          0.07              0.07
     Inventory Step-up, net of tax                    0.01              0.01
     Adjusted* Diluted EPS                           $1.40             $1.41


     Projected six months ended December 31, 2005:
     Diluted EPS                                     $1.44             $1.45
     Acquisition and Integration, net of tax          0.05              0.05
     Adjusted* Diluted EPS                           $1.49             $1.50


     Projected twelve months ended December 31, 2005:
     Diluted EPS                                     $2.76             $2.78
     Acquisition and Integration, net of tax          0.12              0.12
     Inventory Step-up, net of tax                    0.01              0.01
     Adjusted* Diluted EPS                           $2.89             $2.91

SOURCE Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

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