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Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXDX) is a prominent in vitro diagnostics company that focuses on developing and commercializing innovative systems for the rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of infectious pathogens. The company’s cutting-edge platform, the Accelerate ID/AST System, utilizes a proprietary process combining genomic and phenotypic detection technologies, significantly reducing the time to results while maintaining high sensitivity and specificity.
One of Accelerate Diagnostics' key products is the Accelerate Pheno® system and the accompanying PhenoTest® BC kit, which automate the sample preparation steps and provide phenotypic antibiotic susceptibility results directly from positive blood cultures in approximately seven hours. This is 1–2 days faster than traditional methods, allowing clinicians to optimize antibiotic selection and dosage for individual patients much sooner.
The company has also developed the Arc™ system, an automated positive blood culture sample preparation platform that collaborates with Bruker Corporation's MALDI Biotyper® sirius instruments, streamlining microbial identification without overnight culture incubation. This system is currently undergoing validation for registration in the US and EMEA markets.
In addition to its diagnostic systems, Accelerate Diagnostics owns and licenses its proprietary OptiChem™ surface coatings technology, which has diverse applications in bio-analytical systems such as microarrays.
Financially, the majority of Accelerate Diagnostics’ revenue comes from the domestic market. The company has been investing heavily in the development of its next-generation rapid AST system, Accelerate Wave™, and has planned clinical trials for this innovative system for mid-2024. Recent financial announcements indicate the company has been successful in forming strategic partnerships, expanding its customer base, and securing long-term contracts.
With an unwavering commitment to addressing global challenges like antibiotic resistance and sepsis, Accelerate Diagnostics continues to lead the market with rapid, reliable, and cost-effective diagnostic solutions, ensuring better patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXDX) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results, revealing a 9% decline in net sales at $3.0 million compared to Q4 2021. This decrease was attributed to capital equipment sales timing, despite an 8% increase in recurring revenues. The company’s gross margin fell to 28%, down from an adjusted 35% in Q4 2021, influenced by rising manufacturing costs. Total net loss for Q4 was $14.6 million, or $0.15 per share. Year-to-date, net sales rose by 8% to $12.8 million. R&D investments rose to $26.9 million amid efforts on a new AST platform. The firm ended 2022 with $45.6 million in cash and equivalents.
Accelerate Diagnostics (NASDAQ:AXDX) announced the resignation of CFO Steve Reichling, effective March 31, 2023, after over a decade with the company. Reichling played a critical role in the company's public offering and financial strategy. David Patience, previously Senior Director of Business Development and Strategic Finance, will assume the CFO position on April 1, 2023. Patience has a strong background in financial analysis and operational strategy, which is expected to aid the company's continued growth. Reichling will remain with the company in a consulting capacity through the end of 2023.
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXDX) has appointed Hany Massarany as chairman of its board of directors, effective February 22, 2023. Massarany succeeds John Patience, who served for 10 years and will remain on the board. Massarany, previously CEO of GenMark Diagnostics, brings extensive experience in diagnostics and infectious disease testing. CEO Jack Phillips expressed confidence in Massarany's leadership to enhance market share and innovation in rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The company also announced the retirement of board members Mark Miller and Frank ten Brick.
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXDX) announced the submission of a 510(k) application to the FDA for Gram-negative menu expansion and breakpoint updates for its Accelerate PhenoTest® BC kit. This includes new escalation and de-escalation agents for Gram-negative organisms and antibiotic options for Acinetobacter baumannii. These updates aim to enhance patient discharge processes by providing more effective antibiotic choices, expediting optimal therapy for bloodstream infections. CEO Jack Phillips emphasized the clinical value of these improvements for healthcare facilities.
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXDX) reported its third-quarter 2022 financial results with net sales of $3.0 million, a 3% decrease year-over-year. This decline was attributed to timing issues in capital equipment sales, although recurring revenues increased by 14%. The gross margin fell to 26%, down from 32%, due to rising manufacturing costs. The net loss widened to $15.7 million, or $0.18 per share. Year-to-date, net sales rose 16% to $9.8 million, but gross margins decreased to 27%. The company ended the quarter with $55.4 million in cash and equivalents, amid ongoing investments in its next-generation AST platform.
Holzer & Holzer, LLC is investigating Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXDX) for potential violations of federal securities laws. This follows the Company's announcement on October 21, 2022, indicating that the FDA mandated 510(k) clearance for its Accelerate Arc Products, leading to the discontinuation of marketing and distribution in the US. As a result, the stock price of AXDX has significantly dropped. Investors are encouraged to contact the firm if they incurred losses.
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXDX) will host a conference call on November 14, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its 2022 third quarter results. This call will provide insights into the company's performance and future outlook. Interested parties can access the audio webcast at ir.axdx.com or call +1.877.883.0383 with the Elite Entry Number: 5844198. A replay will be available for 30 days following the event.
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