ATEC Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results And Raises Full-Year Guidance

Rhea-AI Summary

Alphatec Holdings (NASDAQ:ATEC) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, with total revenue growing 25% to $146 million. Surgical revenue increased by 27%, driving overall growth. The company has raised its full-year guidance, now expecting total revenue to grow 25% to $602 million and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of approximately $25.5 million.

Key highlights include the launch of EOS Insight™, expansion in major markets, 20% growth in new surgeon adoption, and the appointment of Keith Valentine to the Board of Directors. ATEC achieved profitability milestones and continues to focus on self-funded growth. The company's strategic initiatives and spine-focused approach are yielding positive results, positioning ATEC for continued success in the spine surgery market.

Positive

• Total revenue grew 25% to $146 million in Q2 2024
• Surgical revenue increased by 27%
• Full-year revenue guidance raised to $602 million (25% growth)
• Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $25.5 million
• 20% growth in new surgeon adoption
• Record 244 surgeon training engagements
• Launched EOS Insight™, integrating EOS imaging, automation, and AI into spine operating rooms
• Achieved profitability milestones

Negative

• GAAP net loss of $41 million in Q2 2024
• Deployed over $50 million in revenue-generating assets, potentially impacting short-term cash flow

Insights

Financial Analyst

ATEC's Q2 2024 results demonstrate robust growth and improved profitability, signaling a positive trajectory for the spine surgery solutions provider. The company reported 25% year-over-year revenue growth to $146 million, primarily driven by a 27% increase in surgical revenue. This outperformance has led ATEC to raise its full-year 2024 guidance, now expecting total revenue of $602 million, up from the previous $601 million forecast.

Key financial highlights include:

• GAAP gross margin of 71%
• Adjusted EBITDA of $5.6 million, with a 4% margin
• Ending cash balance of $100 million

The company's focus on profitability is evident, with an increase in the non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA guidance to $25.5 million for FY2024, up from the previous $23.0 million. This suggests improving operational efficiency and scale benefits.

However, investors should note the ongoing GAAP net loss of $41 million, indicating that while ATEC is moving towards profitability, it's still investing heavily in growth. The $50 million deployment in revenue-generating assets underscores this growth-focused strategy.

The appointment of Keith Valentine to the board adds significant industry expertise, potentially enhancing ATEC's strategic direction and market positioning. Overall, ATEC's Q2 results and raised guidance paint a picture of a company gaining momentum in the competitive spine surgery market.

Medical Research Analyst

ATEC's Q2 2024 results highlight significant progress in its procedural approach to spine surgery. The launch of EOS Insight™ marks a pivotal advancement in integrating imaging, automation and AI into spine operating rooms. This technology has the potential to revolutionize surgical planning and execution, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.

The company's focus on surgeon training and adoption is particularly noteworthy:

• 244 surgeon training engagements in Q2, a record high
• 20% growth in new surgeon adoption

These metrics are important leading indicators for ATEC's future growth. By expanding its U.S. footprint and capitalizing on market disruption, ATEC is positioning itself as a leader in spine surgery innovation.

The integration of EOS imaging into the clinical workflow through EOS Insight™ represents a significant step forward in personalized spine care. By translating EOS images into actionable informatics, ATEC is enhancing decision-making at every stage of the clinical experience. This could lead to more precise surgical planning, reduced radiation exposure and potentially better long-term outcomes for patients.

While the financial results are impressive, the true measure of ATEC's success will be in the clinical impact of its technologies. The company's spine-focused strategy and continuous innovation suggest a strong commitment to improving spine surgery procedures, which could translate into sustained market leadership and growth in the coming years.

• Surgical revenue grew 27% and drove total revenue growth of 25% to $146 million
• Full-year revenue and profitability guidance increased

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEC), a provider of innovative solutions dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and recent corporate highlights.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

	Quarter Ended June 30, 2024
Total revenues	$	146
GAAP gross margin		71	%
Non-GAAP gross margin		71	%
Operating expenses	$	138
Non-GAAP operating expenses	$	114
GAAP net loss	$	(41	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	5.6
Adjusted EBITDA margin		4	%
Ending cash balance	$	100

Recent Highlights

• Launched EOS Insight™, integrating the power of EOS imaging, automation and AI into spine operating rooms;
• Continued to elevate U.S. footprint with expansion in several major markets, which was reflected in a record 244 surgeon training engagements;
• Drove 20% growth in new surgeon adoption, a key leading indicator of long-term future growth;
• Deployed over $50 million of revenue-generating assets to capitalize on new surgeon adoption, U.S. footprint expansion and market disruption;
• Appointed Keith Valentine, spine veteran with over 30 years of direct spine industry experience, to the Board of Directors.

“In the second quarter, ATEC’s procedural thesis perpetuated best-in-class top line growth and fueled the accomplishment of several milestones,” said Pat Miles, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The launch of EOS Insight has begun, enabling the translation of EOS images into unparalleled informatics that advance every step of the clinical experience. Surgeon training reached an all-time high fueled by accelerated surgeon demand in new and existing territories. We also progressed toward self-funded growth, inflecting to profitability. These are the expected results of a deliberate, spine-focused, long game, and testament that our best is yet to come.”

Financial Outlook for the Full-Year 2024

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company now expects total revenue to grow 25% to $602 million compared to the previous expectation of $601 million. This includes surgical revenue of $537 million and EOS revenue of $65 million. The Company now expects non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of approximately $25.5 million compared to the previous expectation of $23.0 million.

Board Appointment

The Company announced that spine industry veteran Keith Valentine has been appointed as an independent director to the board. With over 30 years of direct spine industry experience, Valentine has served as a special advisor to the board since October 2023. Before that appointment, Valentine served as President and CEO of Orthofix, Inc., following his role as President and CEO of SeaSpine from 2015 to 2023. Before leading SeaSpine, Valentine served in various leadership capacities at NuVasive, Inc., from 2001 to 2015, most recently as President and COO. From 1992 through 2000, Valentine was part of Medtronic Spine & Biologics, most recently as VP, Marketing.

Financial Results Webcast

ATEC will present these results via a live webcast today at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET. The live webcast can be accessed by visiting the Investor Relations Section of ATEC’s Corporate Website.

To dial into the live webcast, please register at this link. Access details will be shared via email.

A replay of the webcast will remain available through the Investor Relations Section of ATEC’s Corporate Website for twelve months.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement the Company’s financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), the Company reports certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating loss, and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with an additional tool for evaluating the Company's core performance, which management uses in its own evaluation of continuing operating performance, and a baseline for assessing the future earnings potential of the Company. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in the Company’s industry, as other companies in the industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently, particularly related to non-recurring, unusual items. Non-GAAP financial results should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Included below are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures.

About Alphatec Holdings, Inc.

ATEC, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Alphatec Spine, Inc., EOS imaging S.A.S. and SafeOp Surgical, Inc., is a medical device company dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery through clinical distinction. ATEC’s Organic Innovation Machine™ is focused on developing new approaches that integrate seamlessly with the Company’s expanding AlphaInformatiX Platform to better inform surgery and more safely and reproducibly achieve the goals of spine surgery. ATEC’s vision is to be the Standard Bearer in Spine. For more information, visit us at www.atecspine.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainty. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors that there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from those projected or suggested in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: references to the Company’s revenue, balance sheet, growth, and financial outlook and commitments; and the Company's ability to compel surgeon adoption and transform the sales channel. Important factors that could cause actual operating results to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the uncertainty of success in developing new products or products currently in the pipeline; the uncertainties in the Company’s ability to execute upon its strategic operating plan; the uncertainties regarding the ability to successfully license or acquire new products, and the commercial success of such products; failure to achieve acceptance of the Company’s products by the surgeon community; failure to obtain FDA or other regulatory clearance or approval or unexpected or prolonged delays in the process; continuation of favorable Third-party reimbursement; unanticipated expenses or liabilities or other adverse events affecting cash flow or the Company’s ability to achieve profitability; uncertainty of additional funding; product liability exposure; an unsuccessful outcome in any litigation; patent infringement claims; claims related to the Company’s intellectual property; and the Company’s ability to meet its financial obligations. A further list and description of these and other factors, risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company's most recent annual report, and any subsequent quarterly and current reports, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ATEC disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless required by law.

Non-GAAP Definitions

Amortization of intangible assets: Represents amortization expense associated with intangible assets including, but not limited to customer relationships, intellectual property, and trade names acquired in business combinations and asset acquisitions.

Litigation-related expenses: We are involved in various litigation matters that from time-to-time result in settlements. Litigation matters can vary in their characteristics, frequency and significance to our operating results and core business operations. We review litigation matters from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective to determine whether such matters are a normal and recurring part of our business. We include in our GAAP financial statements litigation fees and settlement expenses that we determine to be normal, recurring and routine to our business. When we determine that certain litigation matters are not normal and recurring to our core business operations, we believe excluding these expenses will provide our management and investors with useful incremental information. Litigation fees and settlement expenses excluded from our non-GAAP financial measures in the periods presented relate primarily to patent litigation and other litigation matters that relate directly to the business transformation that we started in 2018 and are discussed more fully in our periodic reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.

Other non-recurring expenses: These expenses represent non-recurring expenses that we consider to be one-time in nature.

Purchase accounting adjustments on acquisitions: Includes non-cash expenses incurred as a result of fair value asset step-ups associated with tangible assets acquired from business combinations or asset acquisitions.

Restructuring expenses: From time-to-time, in order to realign the Company’s operations or to achieve synergies associated with an acquisition, the Company may eliminate roles or restructure its operations and footprint. In such cases the Company may incur one-time severance and personnel costs associated with workforce reductions, or costs associated with exiting and/or relocating facilities. We exclude these costs as we do not consider such amounts to be part of the ongoing operations.

Stock-based compensation: Stock-based compensation is charged to cost of revenue and operating expenses. We exclude stock-based compensation from certain of our non-GAAP financial measures because we believe that excluding these non-cash expenses provides meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. Because of the variety of equity awards used by companies, the varying methodologies for determining stock-based compensation expense, the subjective assumptions involved in those determinations, and the volatility in valuations that can be driven by market conditions outside the Company’s control, the Company believes excluding stock-based compensation expense enhances the ability of management and investors to understand and assess the underlying performance of its business over time.

Transaction-related expenses: These expenses represent one-time costs associated with business combinations and asset acquisitions. These items may include but are not limited to consulting and legal fees, contract termination costs and other related deal costs.

Adjusted EBITDA: Represents earnings before non-operating income/expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted for the applicable non-GAAP adjustments previously described.

Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
			2024				2023				2024				2023
		(unaudited)								(unaudited)
Revenue from products and services		$	145,573			$	116,920			$	284,050			$	226,030
Cost of sales			42,979				52,379				84,105				91,064
Gross profit			102,594				64,541				199,945				134,966
Operating expenses:
Research and development			19,105				14,571				37,117				27,831
Sales, general and administrative			112,731				87,287				226,458				178,549
Litigation-related expenses			2,090				6,908				6,518				10,100
Amortization of acquired intangible assets			3,836				3,705				7,690				6,588
Transaction-related expenses			—				1,900				(117	)			1,900
Restructuring expenses			139				29				927				204
Total operating expenses			137,901				114,400				278,593				225,172
Operating loss			(35,307	)			(49,859	)			(78,648	)			(90,206	)
Other expense, net:
Interest expense, net			(5,815	)			(3,892	)			(11,156	)			(7,766	)
Other income, net			156				2,324				274				3,030
Total other expense, net			(5,659	)			(1,568	)			(10,882	)			(4,736	)
Net loss before taxes			(40,966	)			(51,427	)			(89,530	)			(94,942	)
Income tax benefit			(286	)			(50	)			(355	)			(36	)
Net loss		$	(40,680	)		$	(51,377	)		$	(89,175	)		$	(94,906	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted		$	(0.29	)		$	(0.43	)		$	(0.63	)		$	(0.83	)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted			142,687				118,719				141,845				114,260
Stock-based compensation included in:
Cost of sales		$	554			$	16,226			$	1,037			$	22,232
Research and development			5,614				1,480				9,929				2,797
Sales, general and administrative			10,792				6,488				23,316				15,627
		$	16,960			$	24,194			$	34,282			$	40,656

ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
		June 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
		(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	99,828		$	220,970
Accounts receivable, net			83,985			72,613
Inventories			172,314			136,842
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			20,478			20,666
Total current assets			376,605			451,091
Property and equipment, net			180,614			149,835
Right-of-use assets			37,178			26,410
Goodwill			72,008			73,003
Intangible assets, net			99,152			102,451
Other assets			3,029			2,418
Total assets		$	768,586		$	805,208
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	72,739		$	48,985
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			75,925			87,712
Contract liabilities			11,775			13,910
Short-term debt			2,289			1,808
Current portion of operating lease liabilities			6,723			5,159
Total current liabilities			169,451			157,574
Total long-term liabilities			558,421			545,915
Redeemable preferred stock			23,603			23,603
Stockholders' equity			17,111			78,116
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	768,586		$	805,208

Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in thousands)
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
			2024				2023				2024				2023
(unaudited)
Gross profit, GAAP		$	102,594			$	64,541			$	199,945			$	134,966
Add: amortization of intangible assets			307				220				614				440
Add: stock-based compensation			554				16,226				1,037				22,232
Add: purchase accounting adjustments on acquisitions			197				—				197				195
Non-GAAP gross profit		$	103,652			$	80,987			$	201,793			$	157,833
Gross margin, GAAP			70.5	%			55.2	%			70.4	%			59.7	%
Add: amortization of intangible assets			0.2	%			0.2	%			0.2	%			0.2	%
Add: stock-based compensation			0.4	%			13.9	%			0.4	%			9.8	%
Add: purchase accounting adjustments on acquisitions			0.1	%			0.0	%			0.1	%			0.1	%
Non-GAAP gross margin			71.2	%			69.3	%			71.0	%			69.8	%
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
			2024				2023				2024				2023
(unaudited)
Operating expenses, GAAP		$	137,901			$	114,400			$	278,593			$	225,172
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation			(16,406	)			(7,968	)			(33,245	)			(18,424	)
Litigation-related expenses			(2,090	)			(6,908	)			(6,518	)			(10,100	)
Amortization of intangible assets			(3,836	)			(3,705	)			(7,690	)			(6,588	)
Transaction-related expenses			—				(1,900	)			117				(1,900	)
Restructuring expenses			(139	)			(29	)			(927	)			(204	)
Other non-recurring expenses1,2			(1,608	)			—				(1,608	)			(1,349	)
Non-GAAP operating expenses		$	113,822			$	93,890			$	228,722			$	186,607
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
			2024				2023				2024				2023
(unaudited)
Net loss, GAAP		$	(40,680	)		$	(51,377	)		$	(89,175	)		$	(94,906	)
Other expense, net			5,659				1,568				10,882				4,736
Income tax benefit			(286	)			(50	)			(355	)			(36	)
Depreciation			15,735				9,758				29,459				18,347
Amortization of intangible assets			4,143				3,925				8,304				7,028
EBITDA			(15,429	)			(36,176	)			(40,885	)			(64,831	)
Add back significant items:
Stock-based compensation			16,960				24,194				34,282				40,656
Purchase accounting adjustments on acquisitions			197				—				197				195
Litigation-related expenses			2,090				6,908				6,518				10,100
Transaction-related expenses			—				1,900				(117	)			1,900
Restructuring expenses			139				29				927				204
Other non-recurring expenses1, 2			1,608				—				1,608				1,349
Adjusted EBITDA		$	5,565			$	(3,145	)		$	2,530			$	(10,427	)
Adjusted EBITDA margin			3.8	%			(2.7	%)			0.9	%			(4.6	%)
Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion		650 bps

(1)		Non-recurring net charges on assets and liabilities associated with customer plan of reorganization
(2)		Non-recurring consulting fees associated with the implementation of our state tax-planning strategy

 

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Investor/Media Contact:

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Investor Relations

(760) 494-6790

investorrelations@atecspine.com

Company Contact:

J. Todd Koning

Chief Financial Officer

investorrelations@atecspine.com

Source: Alphatec Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

What was ATEC's revenue growth in Q2 2024?

ATEC reported a total revenue growth of 25%, reaching $146 million in Q2 2024. Surgical revenue specifically grew by 27%.

Has ATEC revised its full-year 2024 guidance?

Yes, ATEC has raised its full-year 2024 guidance. The company now expects total revenue to grow 25% to $602 million and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of approximately $25.5 million.

What new product did ATEC launch in Q2 2024?

ATEC launched EOS Insight™, a system that integrates EOS imaging, automation, and AI into spine operating rooms.

How many surgeon training engagements did ATEC have in Q2 2024?

ATEC reported a record 244 surgeon training engagements in Q2 2024, reflecting expansion in several major markets.

Who was recently appointed to ATEC's Board of Directors?

Keith Valentine, a spine industry veteran with over 30 years of direct spine industry experience, was appointed as an independent director to ATEC's Board of Directors.