Axonics® Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

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Axonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXNX) reported a 53% increase in fourth-quarter revenue to $53.1 million year-over-year, driven by strong sales in sacral neuromodulation (SNM) and Bulkamid products. For fiscal year 2021, revenue reached $180.3 million, marking a 62% year-over-year growth. However, the company posted a net loss of $80.1 million for FY 2021, compared to $54.9 million in FY 2020. Looking ahead, Axonics projects 2022 revenue of $234 million, a 30% increase, with SNM and Bulkamid anticipated to grow by 25% and 63%, respectively.

Positive

• 53% increase in Q4 revenue to $53.1 million year-over-year.
• 62% increase in FY 2021 revenue to $180.3 million.
• Projected revenue growth of 30% for FY 2022, targeting $234 million.

Negative

• Net loss of $80.1 million for FY 2021, up from $54.9 million in FY 2020.
• Operating expenses rose to $187.5 million in FY 2021, up from $120.9 million.

Total revenue of $53.1 million in 4Q21, an increase of 53% year over year

Fiscal year 2022 revenue outlook of $234 million, an increase of 30% year over year

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 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

“We are proud of our fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 results considering the disruption Covid-19 has had on elective procedures in the U.S. and around the world,” said Raymond W. Cohen, chief executive officer of Axonics. “In 2021, in addition to strong commercial execution, Axonics made important progress on several strategic initiatives, including the successful acquisition and launch of Bulkamid^® in the U.S., growth of our commercial field team, expansion of our in-house manufacturing capabilities, and the FDA submission of our recharge-free SNM system.”

Cohen continued, “We expect to begin shipping our long-lived, recharge-free SNM system in early second quarter following FDA approval. We believe this new device will set a new standard for what is possible in the SNM category. We are also in the final stages of launching a national television direct-to-consumer advertising campaign to broaden awareness for Axonics therapies that treat all forms of incontinence. We remain confident that our commitment to innovation, quality and providing physicians and patients strong support will continue to drive market expansion and advance Axonics on its path to market leadership.”

Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

• Net revenue was $53.1 million in fourth quarter 2021, an increase of 53% compared to $34.8 million in the prior year period.
  • Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) revenue was $44.4 million, of which $43.7 million was generated in the U.S. and the remainder in select international markets.
  • Bulkamid revenue was $8.7 million, of which $5.8 million was generated in the U.S. and the remainder in international markets.

• Gross margin was 66.6% in fourth quarter 2021 compared to 63.6% in the prior year period.

• Operating expenses were $53.1 million in fourth quarter 2021 compared to $33.0 million in the prior year period.

• Net loss was $15.2 million in fourth quarter 2021 compared to a net loss of $11.3 million in the prior year period.

• As of December 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents were $220.9 million.

Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

• Net revenue was $180.3 million in fiscal year 2021, an increase of 62% compared to $111.5 million in the prior year.
  • SNM revenue was $157.6 million, an increase of 41% compared to $111.5 million in the prior year.
  • Bulkamid revenue was $22.7 million. ⁽¹⁾

• Gross margin was 64.2% in fiscal year 2021 compared to 60.2% in the prior year.

• Operating expenses were $187.5 million in fiscal year 2021 compared to $120.9 million in the prior year.

• Net loss was $80.1 million in fiscal year 2021 compared to a net loss of $54.9 million in the prior year.

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(1) The acquisition of Bulkamid was completed on February 25, 2021. Reported revenue includes sales from February 26, 2021 onwards.

Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Outlook

Axonics continues to closely monitor the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had, and continues to have, on elective procedure volumes.

Axonics’ fiscal year 2022 revenue outlook is as follows:

• Total company revenue of $234 million, an increase of 30% compared to fiscal year 2021.

• SNM revenue of $197 million, an increase of 25% compared to fiscal year 2021.

• Bulkamid revenue of $37 million, an increase of 63% compared to fiscal year 2021.

Webcast and Conference Call

Axonics will host a conference call today, February 24, 2022, 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 6189042.

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™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America.

The company’s rechargeable sacral neuromodulation (SNM) system provides patients suffering from overactive bladder and/or fecal incontinence with long-lived, easy to use, safe, clinically effective therapy. In addition, Axonics’ 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. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share and per share data)
	December 31,
	2021				2020
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	220,878			$	241,181
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $355 and $465 at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively		29,044				18,270
Inventory, net		64,946				63,060
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		6,449				5,435
Total current assets		321,317				327,946
Property and equipment, net		6,915				6,328
Intangible assets, net		106,469				196
Other assets		7,734				7,736
Goodwill		105,510				—
Total assets	$	547,945			$	342,206
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	7,654			$	10,660
Accrued liabilities		5,435				6,684
Accrued compensation and benefits		12,413				5,948
Operating lease liability, current portion		1,366				1,280
Debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, current portion		—				21,110
Total current liabilities		26,868				45,682
Operating lease liability, net of current portion		9,052				9,154
Deferred tax liabilities, net		19,217				—
Other long-term liabilities		10,370				—
Total liabilities		65,507				54,836
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020		—				—
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2021 and 2020; 46,330,167 and 39,931,030 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively		5				4
Additional paid-in capital		803,559				522,296
Accumulated deficit		(314,566	)			(234,499	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(6,560	)			(431	)
Total stockholders’ equity		482,438				287,370
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	547,945			$	342,206

Axonics, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (in thousands, except share and per share data)
	Three Months Ended December 31,						Years Ended December 31,
	2021			2020			2021			2020
	(unaudited)			(unaudited)			(unaudited)
Net revenue	$ 53,135			$ 34,783			$ 180,290			$ 111,535
Cost of goods sold	17,744			12,652			64,572			44,444
Gross profit	35,391			22,131			115,718			67,091
Operating expenses
Research and development	10,182			8,111			37,297			29,055
General and administrative	9,404			6,588			32,785			25,551
Sales and marketing	31,338			18,284			105,789			66,130
Amortization of intangible assets	2,147			29			7,241			115
Acquisition-related costs	—			—			4,414			—
Total operating expenses	53,071			33,012			187,526			120,851
Loss from operations	(17,680	)		(10,881	)		(71,808	)		(53,760	)
Other income (expense)
Interest income	16			19			40			761
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	(91	)		(41	)		(91	)		(41	)
Interest and other expense	102			(445	)		(7,426	)		(1,874	)
Other income (expense), net	27			(467	)		(7,477	)		(1,154	)
Loss before income tax (benefit) expense	(17,653	)		(11,348	)		(79,285	)		(54,914	)
Income tax (benefit) expense	(2,487	)		—			782			1
Net loss	(15,166	)		(11,348	)		(80,067	)		(54,915	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	352			183			(6,129	)		(3	)
Comprehensive loss	$ (14,814	)		$ (11,165	)		$ (86,196	)		$ (54,918	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$ (0.34	)		$ (0.29	)		$ (1.86	)		$ (1.48	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share	44,960,262			38,971,859			43,072,298			36,981,335

Axonics, Inc. Net Revenue by Product and Region (in thousands)
	Three Months Ended December 31,				Years Ended December 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(unaudited)		(unaudited)		(unaudited)
SNM
United States	$ 43,702		$ 33,709		$ 153,837		$ 107,542
International	722		1,074		3,753		3,993
SNM total	$ 44,424		$ 34,783		$ 157,590		$ 111,535
Bulkamid
United States	$ 5,790		$ —		$ 12,660		$ —
International	2,921		—		10,040		—
Bulkamid total	$ 8,711		$ —		$ 22,700		$ —
Total net revenue	$ 53,135		$ 34,783		$ 180,290		$ 111,535

 

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Investor Relations

949-336-5293

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FAQ

What are Axonics' Q4 2021 financial results?

Axonics reported Q4 2021 revenue of $53.1 million, a 53% increase year-over-year.

What is Axonics' revenue outlook for FY 2022?

Axonics projects FY 2022 revenue of $234 million, a 30% increase from FY 2021.

How did Axonics perform in fiscal year 2021?

In fiscal year 2021, Axonics generated $180.3 million in revenue, a 62% increase, but incurred a net loss of $80.1 million.

What are the revenue expectations for Axonics' SNM and Bulkamid products in FY 2022?

SNM revenue is expected to be $197 million (25% increase), while Bulkamid is projected at $37 million (63% increase) for FY 2022.