Axonics® Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Axonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXNX) reported Q1 2022 financial results, showing net revenue of $48.4 million, a 41% increase from Q1 2021. Sacral neuromodulation revenue reached $39.1 million, while Bulkamid revenue was $9.4 million, marking a 72% increase year-over-year. Despite a net loss of $22.7 million, cash reserves stood at $213.2 million. The company updated its fiscal year 2022 revenue guidance to $238 million, up 32% from 2021. The launch of the Axonics F15™ and a new advertising campaign are expected to boost market presence.

Positive

• Net revenue increased by 41% to $48.4 million.
• Sacral neuromodulation revenue achieved $39.1 million.
• Bulkamid revenue rose 72% to $9.4 million.
• Gross margin improved to 68.7% from 59.3% year-over-year.
• Cash and cash equivalents totaled $213.2 million.
• Updated revenue guidance for 2022 set at $238 million, a 32% increase.

Negative

• Net loss of $22.7 million, slightly higher than the previous year's loss of $22.5 million.
• Operating expenses rose significantly to $56.8 million from $42.0 million.

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Axonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXNX), a global medical technology company that is developing and commercializing novel products for the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

“We are pleased with this quarter’s revenue result considering the significant impact the Omicron surge had on elective procedures in January and February,” said Raymond W. Cohen, chief executive officer of Axonics. “Sacral neuromodulation procedure volumes recovered nicely in March and continued to trend favorably in April. Bulkamid^® generated yet another quarter of record revenue and we are delighted to report that over 32,000 women have had their stress urinary incontinence symptoms treated with Bulkamid from the time we acquired the product last year.”

Cohen continued, “In April, we commenced the broad commercial launch of the Axonics F15^™, our newly developed, long-lived, recharge-free sacral neuromodulation system. Physician response has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are confident this new recharge-free option will expand the sacral neuromodulation market while also accelerating the conversion of accounts to Axonics. We also recently launched our direct-to-consumer television advertising campaign, which aims to reduce stigma, increase awareness for Axonics therapies, and encourage women to consult and seek treatment from a physician who specializes in bladder and bowel dysfunction. With a full portfolio of incontinence solutions, increased public awareness for our innovative products, and a keen focus on execution, Axonics is well positioned to achieve its mission of treating more adults suffering from incontinence.”

First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

• Net revenue was $48.4 million in first quarter 2022, an increase of 41% compared to $34.4 million in the prior year period.
  • Sacral neuromodulation revenue was $39.1 million, of which $37.7 million was generated in the U.S. and the remainder in international markets.
  • Bulkamid revenue was $9.4 million, of which $6.6 million was generated in the U.S. and the remainder in international markets.
• Gross margin was 68.7% in first quarter 2022 compared to 59.3% in the prior year period.
• Operating expenses were $56.8 million in first quarter 2022 compared to $42.0 million in the prior year period.
• Net loss was $22.7 million in first quarter 2022 compared to net loss of $22.5 million in the prior year period.
• Cash and cash equivalents were $213.2 million as of March 31, 2022.

Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Guidance

Axonics has updated its fiscal year 2022 revenue guidance as follows:

• Total company revenue of $238 million, an increase of 32% compared to fiscal year 2021. This compares to prior revenue guidance of $234 million.
• Sacral neuromodulation revenue of $199 million, an increase of 26% compared to fiscal year 2021.
• Bulkamid revenue of $39 million, an increase of 72% compared to fiscal year 2021.

Webcast and Conference Call

Axonics will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results and recent business developments. The live teleconference may be accessed by dialing 866-687-5771 (U.S.) or 409-217-8725 (international) and using passcode 6152315.

A live webcast of the conference call may be accessed by visiting the Events & Presentations section of the Axonics investor relations website. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and will be archived on the Axonics website.

About Axonics

Based in Irvine, Calif., Axonics is a global medical technology company that is developing and commercializing novel products for adults with bladder and bowel dysfunction. Axonics recently ranked No. 1 on the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ and the 2022 Financial Times ranking of the 500 fastest growing companies in the Americas.

Axonics’ sacral neuromodulation (SNM) systems provide patients suffering from overactive bladder and/or fecal incontinence with long-lived, easy to use, safe, clinically effective therapy. In addition, the company’s best-in-class urethral bulking hydrogel, Bulkamid^®, provides safe and durable symptom relief to women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Overactive bladder affects an estimated 87 million adults in the U.S. and Europe, with an additional 40 million adults estimated to suffer from fecal incontinence. SUI affects an estimated 29 million women in the U.S. alone. Axonics’ clinically proven products are offered at hundreds of medical centers across the U.S. and abroad. Reimbursement coverage is well established in the U.S. and is a covered service in most European countries. For more information, visit www.axonics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release that relate to future plans, events, prospects or performance are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “planned,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “designed,” and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of management, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in this press release, including the risks and uncertainties disclosed in Axonics filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available online at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Axonics undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, changed circumstances or unanticipated events.

Axonics, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share and per share data)
	March 31,				December 31,
		2022				2021
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	213,180			$	220,878
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $316 and $355 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively		27,425				29,044
Inventory, net		61,876				64,946
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		4,952				6,449
Total current assets		307,433				321,317
Property and equipment, net		6,907				6,915
Intangible assets, net		101,179				106,469
Other assets		7,494				7,734
Goodwill		102,558				105,510
Total assets	$	525,571			$	547,945
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	10,390			$	7,654
Accrued liabilities		6,246				5,435
Accrued compensation and benefits		7,480				12,413
Operating lease liability, current portion		1,403				1,366
Total current liabilities		25,519				26,868
Operating lease liability, net of current portion		8,686				9,052
Deferred tax liabilities, net		17,564				19,217
Other long-term liabilities		10,370				10,370
Total liabilities		62,139				65,507
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021		—				—
Common stock, par value $0.0001, 50,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021; 47,002,862 and 46,330,167 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively		5				5
Additional paid-in capital		812,141				803,559
Accumulated deficit		(337,234	)			(314,566	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(11,480	)			(6,560	)
Total stockholders’ equity		463,432				482,438
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	525,571			$	547,945

Axonics, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (in thousands, except share and per share data) (unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022				2021
Net revenue	$	48,420			$	34,373
Cost of goods sold		15,178				13,974
Gross profit		33,242				20,399
Operating expenses
Research and development		11,236				9,369
General and administrative		10,013				6,626
Sales and marketing		33,063				20,928
Amortization of intangible assets		2,463				678
Acquisition-related costs		—				4,414
Total operating expenses		56,775				42,015
Loss from operations		(23,533	)			(21,616	)
Other income (expense)
Interest income		43				8
Interest and other expense		(289	)			(1,450	)
Other expense, net		(246	)			(1,442	)
Loss before income tax benefit		(23,779	)			(23,058	)
Income tax benefit		(1,111	)			(555	)
Net loss		(22,668	)			(22,503	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(4,920	)			(2,202	)
Comprehensive loss	$	(27,588	)		$	(24,705	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$	(0.50	)		$	(0.57	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share		45,139,038				39,613,964

Axonics, Inc. Net Revenue by Product and Region (in thousands) (unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022			2021
Sacral neuromodulation
United States	$	37,715		$	31,745
International		1,355			1,158
Sacral neuromodulation total	$	39,070		$	32,903
Bulkamid
United States	$	6,569		$	578
International		2,781			892
Bulkamid total	$	9,350		$	1,470
Total net revenue	$	48,420		$	34,373

 

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Axonics contact:

Neil Bhalodkar

Investor Relations

949-336-5293

IR@axonics.com

Source: Axonics, Inc.

FAQ

What was Axonics' revenue for Q1 2022?

Axonics reported a net revenue of $48.4 million for Q1 2022, a 41% increase from the previous year.

What is the fiscal year 2022 revenue guidance for Axonics?

Axonics updated its 2022 revenue guidance to $238 million, reflecting a 32% increase compared to fiscal year 2021.

What were the key financial metrics for Axonics in Q1 2022?

In Q1 2022, Axonics had a gross margin of 68.7% and a net loss of $22.7 million.

How did Bulkamid perform in Q1 2022?

Bulkamid generated $9.4 million in revenue in Q1 2022, a 72% increase year-over-year.

What new products did Axonics launch recently?

Axonics launched the Axonics F15™, a long-lived, recharge-free sacral neuromodulation system, in April 2022.