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Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR) is a pioneering medical device company committed to combating obesity through innovation. The company offers a comprehensive weight loss platform known as the Allurion Program, which includes the world's first and only swallowable, procedure-less intragastric balloon designed for weight loss. This unique solution, the Allurion Balloon, is delivered without the need for surgery, endoscopy, or anesthesia, making it a convenient and less invasive option for patients.
The Allurion Program is further enhanced by the Allurion Virtual Care Suite (VCS), a suite of AI-powered tools that aid in remote patient monitoring, proprietary behavior change programs, secure messaging, and video telehealth services. The virtual suite also includes the Allurion Mobile App for consumers, the Allurion Connected Scale, and Allurion Insights for healthcare providers featuring the Iris AI Platform. These components work synergistically to ensure a comprehensive and personalized weight loss journey for patients.
Recent achievements by Allurion include a significant partnership with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, making it the first NHS trust to introduce the Allurion Gastric Balloon. This partnership aims to provide rapid, effective weight loss solutions to those most in need, particularly patients with high BMIs who require rapid weight loss to qualify for lifesaving surgeries.
Clinical data supports the efficacy and safety of the Allurion Program, with studies showing an average weight loss of 10-15% of body weight over approximately four months. Impressively, around 96% of this weight loss can be sustained one year after the balloon passes. The program has demonstrated particular effectiveness in patients with higher BMIs, with weight loss percentages reaching up to 20% over six months for those with a BMI over 40.
Financially, Allurion has shown robust growth and potential, evidenced by a 30% increase in procedural volume, reflecting strong demand for their innovative solutions. The company's commitment to expanding its offerings and its strategic partnerships aims to address the growing obesity epidemic, which imposes significant financial burdens on healthcare systems worldwide.
Allurion's leadership team, led by Founder and CEO Dr. Shantanu Gaur, continues to drive the company forward with a clear vision and strategic direction, focusing on expanding their global footprint and enhancing patient outcomes through continuous innovation and partnerships.
Allurion Technologies (NYSE: ALUR) has received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) regarding non-compliance with continued listing standards. The company's average closing stock price fell below $1.00 over a 30-day trading period ending August 8, 2024. Allurion has a six-month cure period to regain compliance by achieving a closing share price and 30-day average closing price of at least $1.00.
The company intends to remain listed on the NYSE and is considering options to regain compliance, including a potential reverse stock split subject to stockholder approval. The notice does not result in immediate delisting, and Allurion's stock will continue to trade on the NYSE during the cure period, provided it meets other listing standards. This development is not expected to impact Allurion's ongoing business operations or SEC reporting requirements.
Allurion Technologies (NYSE: ALUR) reported Q2 2024 financial results, showing strong sequential revenue growth and record procedure volume. Key highlights include:
- Q2 revenue of $11.8 million, up 25% from Q1 2024
- Loss from operations reduced by 30% year-over-year
- Procedure volume grew 12% year-over-year, with over 10,000 balloon placements
- Updated 2024 revenue guidance to $40-$45 million
- Completed public offering raising $22 million in gross proceeds
The company faced a setback in France with the suspension of Allurion Balloon sales but is working on a remediation plan. Allurion aims to achieve profitability by the end of 2025 and continues to innovate, including expanding AI-powered weight loss coach capabilities.
Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company focused on ending obesity, has announced that it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on the same day at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the results and provide a business update.
Investors can access the conference call by dialing (888) 330-3417 (domestic) or +1 646 960 0804 (international) using Conference ID 1905455. The live audio webcast will be available on the Events section of Allurion's Investor Relations website. A replay of the call will be accessible by phone using Access Code 1905455, and the archived webcast will be available on the company's website.
Allurion Technologies has announced the pricing of a $20 million public offering and concurrent private placement. The company will issue 14,406,508 shares and an equal number of warrants at $1.20 per share, generating $17.3 million in gross proceeds. An additional $2.7 million will come from the sale of Series A convertible preferred stock and private placement warrants to RTW Investments. The total expected gross proceeds from these offerings are $20 million. The funds will support clinical trials, commercial sales, R&D, and general corporate purposes. The offerings are anticipated to close by July 1, 2024, pending customary conditions.
Allurion Technologies (NYSE: ALUR) has launched a public offering of up to $20 million in common stock and warrants. The offering is managed by Jefferies and TD Cowen, with Roth Capital Partners co-managing. Allurion plans to use the proceeds for clinical trials, commercial sales, R&D, and general corporate purposes. Additionally, RTW Investments has shown interest in purchasing up to $3 million of the securities, potentially through a concurrent private placement of Series A convertible preferred stock. The offering is contingent on SEC registration approval.
Allurion Technologies (NYSE: ALUR) published new data showing that patients on the Allurion Program gained an average of 5.6% lean mass while losing 14% body weight over four months. The study included 571 patients tracked using the Allurion App, Connected Scale, and Health Tracker, supported by the AI-driven Allurion Virtual Care Suite. On average, patients reduced their weight from 97.9kg to 84.0kg and increased lean mass from 49.8kg to 52.6kg. Higher activity patients achieved a greater weight loss (15.6kg) and more significant lean mass gains (2.8kg) compared to lower activity patients. The body fat percentage also decreased from 32.7% to 27.9%. This study contrasts with GLP-1 therapy results, which typically show lean mass loss ranging from 3-11%, highlighting the potential of real-time body composition monitoring and personalized recommendations.
Allurion Technologies (NYSE: ALUR) presented new data at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting, showing a 22.1% weight loss at one year with its Allurion Balloon, surpassing the 15.4-16.2% weight loss achieved by 12-month endoscopic balloons. The study involved 121 patients across 11 obesity centers. Additional presentations highlighted the Allurion Balloon's low intolerance rate (1-3%) compared to other balloons (14.4%), and a 10-fold decrease in serious adverse events. The AI-powered Coach Iris received high satisfaction scores, with 84% for Fidelity, 79% for Accuracy, 89% for Safety, and 95% for Tone. Other topics included digital tracking of hunger and fullness.
Allurion Technologies (NYSE: ALUR) has appointed Ojas A. Buch as Chief Operating Officer, effective June 3, 2024. Buch will oversee Research and Development, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality and Regulatory, and Business Development and Innovation functions. He brings 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, having held leadership roles at GE Healthcare, St Jude Medical (Abbott), CareFusion (Vyaire), Philips, and PENTAX Medical – Americas. His appointment aims to help Allurion achieve significant milestones and scale sustainably. Dr. Shantanu Gaur, Allurion’s Founder and CEO, emphasized Buch's strategic mindset and leadership skills as critical to Allurion's growth and innovation in the weight loss solutions market.
Allurion Technologies (NYSE: ALUR) has expanded its AI-powered weight loss coach, Coach Iris, to support patients on GLP-1s and other anti-obesity medications. This enhancement provides 24/7 personalized coaching on treatment duration, side effects, and lifestyle modifications. In addition, the company announced its first commercial agreements for its Virtual Care Suite (VCS) in the U.S.
The VCS integrates remote patient monitoring, predictive analytics, telehealth, and care team collaboration, and is designed for healthcare providers offering various weight loss therapies. Medical professionals like Dr. Christopher McGowan and Dr. Alexander Shapsis have adopted VCS, praising its ability to deliver personalized care and improve patient engagement.
According to Blue Cross Blue Shield, a substantial portion of patients discontinue GLP-1s prematurely, underscoring the need for better patient management. An Allurion study found that the VCS improved patient accountability, practice efficiency, and engagement.
Allurion Technologies (NYSE: ALUR) has announced its participation in two major investor conferences: the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference and the Sidoti Small Cap Virtual Conference in June 2024.
The company aims to discuss its strategic initiatives, latest financial performance, and long-term growth plans at these events.
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