Axonics Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Axonics, Inc. (AXNX) reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Revenue grew 34% in 2023, reaching $366.4 million. The company generated over $50 million of adjusted EBITDA. Axonics therapies treated approximately 100,000 incontinence patients globally in 2023. Net revenue for Q4 2023 was $109.7 million, with a gross margin of 75.4%. Operating expenses were $81.7 million, with a net income of $6.6 million. Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash totaled $358 million as of December 31, 2023.

Positive

• Revenue grew 34% in 2023, reaching $366.4 million.
• Axonics generated over $50 million of adjusted EBITDA.
• Approximately 100,000 incontinence patients globally were treated with Axonics therapies in 2023.
• Net revenue for Q4 2023 was $109.7 million, with a gross margin of 75.4%.
• Operating expenses were $81.7 million, with a net income of $6.6 million.
• Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash totaled $358 million as of December 31, 2023.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The reported financial results by Axonics, Inc. show a robust growth trajectory with a 34% increase in net revenue and an impressive expansion in gross margin to nearly 75%. This is indicative of strong operational execution and effective cost management. The company's ability to generate over $50 million in adjusted EBITDA highlights its profitability and potential for sustainable growth. The increase in sacral neuromodulation (SNM) revenue, primarily in the U.S. market, underscores the company's strong domestic market penetration and the potential for further international expansion.

Investors should note the substantial improvement in net income, from $0.7 million in the prior year period to $6.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This suggests that the company is not only growing its top line but also becoming more efficient in its operations. The cash reserves of $358 million provide a solid financial foundation for future investments and strategic moves, including potential acquisitions or research and development initiatives.

Medical Device Market Analyst

The data reveals that Axonics is gaining traction in the market for bladder and bowel dysfunction treatments. The significant increase in the use of Axonics therapies to treat incontinence patients (approximately 100,000 globally) reflects growing acceptance among clinicians and patients, which could lead to increased market share. The acquisition of Bulkamid, a urethral bulking agent, appears to complement the company's existing SNM solutions, as evidenced by the contribution of $21.2 million in revenue.

Furthermore, the company's strategic positioning within the broader medical device sector seems to be strengthened by its impending integration with Boston Scientific. This could potentially enhance its global distribution capabilities and accelerate the adoption of its incontinence products. The high gross margin is indicative of the value proposition of Axonics' products and their pricing power in the market, which is often a key driver for long-term success in the medical device industry.

Healthcare Economist

From an economic perspective, Axonics' performance can be seen as a microcosm of the broader trend in healthcare towards innovative, less invasive treatments that can significantly improve patients' quality of life. The company's focus on bladder and bowel dysfunction, a segment with a high unmet medical need, coupled with favorable demographic trends such as an aging population, suggests a sustainable demand for its products.

Moreover, the expansion of gross margins and controlled operating expenses, despite acquisition-related costs, reflect well on the company's economic efficiency. However, it is critical to monitor how integration with Boston Scientific will affect these margins and operational costs in the long run, as synergies are realized and any potential redundancies are addressed.

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, 2023.

“The continued strong performance of Axonics reflects the physician community’s preference and enthusiasm for our incontinence products,” said Raymond W. Cohen, chief executive officer. “Revenue grew 34% in 2023, gross margin expanded to nearly 75% and Axonics generated over $50 million of adjusted EBITDA.”

Mr. Cohen continued, “In 2023, clinicians used Axonics therapies to treat approximately 100,000 incontinence patients globally, a testament to our mission-driven employees and their commitment to quality and teamwork. Our team is looking forward to the global impact we can make as part of Boston Scientific as we endeavor to bring these life-changing therapies to more patients than ever before.”

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

• Net revenue was $109.7 million in fourth quarter 2023, an increase of 28% compared to the prior year period.
  • Sacral neuromodulation revenue was $88.5 million, of which $86.6 million was generated in the U.S. and the remainder in international markets.
  • Bulkamid revenue was $21.2 million, of which $17.0 million was generated in the U.S. and the remainder in international markets.
• Gross margin was 75.4% in fourth quarter 2023 compared to 73.3% in the prior year period.
• Operating expenses were $81.7 million in fourth quarter 2023 and included $3.5 million of acquisition-related costs. Operating expenses were $66.6 million in the prior year period and included $2.1 million of acquisition-related costs.
• Net income was $6.6 million in fourth quarter 2023 compared to $0.7 million in the prior year period.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $18.9 million in fourth quarter 2023 compared to $10.1 million in the prior year period.
• Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash were $358 million as of December 31, 2023.

Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

• Net revenue was $366.4 million in fiscal year 2023, an increase of 34% compared to the prior year.
  • SNM revenue was $291.8 million, of which $284.8 million was generated in the U.S. and the remainder in international markets.
  • Bulkamid revenue was $74.6 million, of which $59.0 million was generated in the U.S. and the remainder in international markets.
• Gross margin was 74.9% in fiscal year 2023 compared to 72.2% in the prior year.
• Operating expenses were $300.6 million in fiscal year 2023 and included $5.9 million of acquisition-related costs and a $15.4 million charge for acquired in-process research and development. Operating expenses were $262.6 million in the prior year and included $22.6 million of acquisition-related costs.
• Net loss was $6.1 million in fiscal year 2023 compared to net loss of $59.7 million in the prior year.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $52.3 million in fiscal year 2023 compared to $1.6 million in the prior year.

About Axonics

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. 2 on the 2023 Financial Times ranking of the fastest growing companies in the Americas after being ranked No. 1 in 2022.

Axonics^® sacral neuromodulation systems provide adults with 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. In the U.S., moderate to severe urinary incontinence affects an estimated 28 million women and fecal incontinence affects an estimated 19 million adults. For more information, visit www.axonics.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement Axonics’ consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Axonics provides certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release as supplemental financial metrics.

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income (loss) before other income/expense (including interest), income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related costs, acquired in-process research and development expense, loss on disposal of property and equipment, and expense related to impairment of intangible assets. Management believes that in order to properly understand short-term and long-term financial trends, investors may want to consider the impact of these excluded items in addition to GAAP measures. The excluded items vary in frequency and/or impact on our results of operations and management believes that the excluded items are typically not reflective of our ongoing core business operations and financial condition. Further, management uses adjusted EBITDA for both strategic and annual operating planning. A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA reported in this release to the most comparable GAAP measure for the respective periods appears in the table captioned “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA” later in this release.

The non-GAAP financial measures used by Axonics may not be the same or calculated in the same manner as those used and calculated by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for Axonics’ financial results prepared and reported in accordance with GAAP. We urge investors to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included in this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words like “may,” “will,” “likely,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “goal,” “seek,” “endeavor,” “estimate,” “project,” “continue,” and variations of such words and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, assumptions, and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks related to: Axonics’ ability to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 8, 2024 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Axonics, Boston Scientific Corporation (“Boston Scientific”), and Sadie Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Scientific (“Merger Sub”), providing for the merger of Merger Sub with and into Axonics with Axonics continuing as the surviving company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Scientific (the “Merger”), in a timely manner or at all; the risk that the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring the payment by Axonics of a termination fee; the satisfaction (or waiver) of the conditions to the closing of the Merger; potential delays in consummating the Merger; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to termination of the Merger Agreement; Axonics’ ability to timely and successfully realize the anticipated benefits of the Merger; the ability to successfully integrate the businesses of Axonics and Boston Scientific; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Merger on Axonics’ current plans, business relationships, operating results and business generally; the effect of limitations placed on Axonics’ business under the Merger Agreement; significant transaction costs and unknown liabilities; litigation or regulatory actions related to the Merger Agreement or Merger; FDA or other U.S. or foreign regulatory or legal actions or changes affecting Axonics or Axonics’ industry; the results of any ongoing or future legal proceedings, including the litigation with Medtronic, Inc., Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co., Medtronic Logistics LLC and Medtronic USA, Inc. (the “Medtronic Litigation”); any termination or loss of intellectual property rights, including as a result of the Medtronic Litigation; introductions and announcements of new technologies by Axonics, any commercialization partners or Axonics’ competitors, and the timing of these introductions and announcements; changes in macroeconomic and market conditions and volatility, including the risk of recession, inflation, supply chain constraints or disruptions and rising interest rates; and economic and market conditions in general and in the medical technology industry specifically, including the size and growth, if any, of Axonics’ markets, and risks related to other factors described under “Risk Factors” in other reports and statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including Axonics’ most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is available on the investor relations section of Axonics’ website at www.axonics.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and except as otherwise required by federal securities law, Axonics does not assume any obligation nor does it intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, changed circumstances or unanticipated events.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the contemplated Merger, Axonics filed on February 22, 2024 with the SEC a definitive proxy statement relating to a special meeting of Axonics’ stockholders to be held for the purpose of obtaining stockholder approval of the Merger Agreement and other related matters (the “Proxy Statement”). The Proxy Statement was mailed to Axonics’ stockholders on or about February 22, 2024. Axonics may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the contemplated Merger. This document is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document that Axonics has filed or may file with the SEC in connection with the contemplated Merger. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF AXONICS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, ANY OTHER SOLICITING MATERIALS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEMPLATED MERGER OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE PROXY STATEMENT BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN, AS APPLICABLE, IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AXONICS, BOSTON SCIENTIFIC AND THE CONTEMPLATED MERGER. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement and other filings containing important information about Axonics on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, on Axonics’ website at www.axonics.com or by contacting Axonics’ Investor Relations department via email at IR@axonics.com.

Participants in the Solicitation

Axonics and its directors and executive officers may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Axonics in connection with the contemplated Merger. Information regarding the identity of potential participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed Merger, and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the Proxy Statement. Additional information regarding Axonics’ directors and executive officers is contained in the Proxy Statement, Axonics’ Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for Axonics’ 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on May 1, 2023 (and specifically, the following sections: “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners, Executive Officers and Directors”, “Certain Relationships and Related-Party Transactions”, “Executive Officers”, “Proposal 1–Election of Directors”, “Director Compensation”, and “Executive Compensation”) and in Axonics’ Current Report on Form 8-K, which was filed with the SEC on October 4, 2023. To the extent holdings of the Company’s securities by the directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in the Proxy Statement, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3, Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4, or Annual Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 5 filed with the SEC, which are available at EDGAR Search Results (sec.gov). These documents (when available) are available free of charge as described in the preceding section.

Axonics, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share and per share data)
	December 31,
		2023				2022
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	104,811			$	238,846
Short-term investments		240,149				118,365
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $442 and $321 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively		57,243				44,817
Inventory, net		79,940				55,765
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		9,279				7,282
Total current assets		491,422				465,075
Restricted cash		12,714				—
Property and equipment, net		10,760				6,798
Intangible assets, net		81,375				86,253
Other assets		24,235				6,813
Goodwill		99,417				94,414
Total assets	$	719,923			$	659,353
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	18,452			$	9,070
Accrued liabilities		10,527				6,520
Accrued compensation and benefits		15,060				15,495
Operating lease liabilities, current portion		1,777				1,562
Other current liabilities		—				32,600
Total current liabilities		45,816				65,247
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		25,840				7,555
Deferred tax liabilities, net		10,703				16,412
Total liabilities		82,359				89,214
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022		—				—
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 75,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2023 and 2022; 50,770,520 and 49,546,727 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively		5				5
Additional paid-in capital		1,033,778				969,545
Accumulated deficit		(380,352	)			(374,264	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(15,867	)			(25,147	)
Total stockholders’ equity		637,564				570,139
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	719,923			$	659,353

Axonics, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in thousands, except share and per share data)
	Three Months Ended December 31,								Years Ended December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
	(unaudited)				(unaudited)				(unaudited)
Net revenue	$	109,735			$	85,918			$	366,379			$	273,702
Cost of goods sold		26,975				22,951				91,825				76,037
Gross profit		82,760				62,967				274,554				197,665
Operating expenses
Research and development		9,714				8,103				34,886				34,410
General and administrative		11,095				10,264				45,754				40,238
Sales and marketing		55,094				43,824				189,562				156,019
Amortization of intangible assets		2,261				2,271				9,064				9,383
Acquisition-related costs		3,530				2,114				5,898				22,561
Acquired in-process research & development		—				—				15,447				—
Total operating expenses		81,694				66,576				300,611				262,611
Income (loss) from operations		1,066				(3,609	)			(26,057	)			(64,946	)
Other income (expense)
Interest and other income		4,541				3,229				16,690				5,133
Loss on disposal of property and equipment		(1	)			(69	)			(1	)			(69	)
Interest and other (expense) income		(150	)			592				624				(2,434	)
Other income, net		4,390				3,752				17,313				2,630
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense		5,456				143				(8,744	)			(62,316	)
Income tax benefit		(1,118	)			(522	)			(2,656	)			(2,618	)
Net income (loss)		6,574				665				(6,088	)			(59,698	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		8,644				11,038				9,280				(18,587	)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	15,218			$	11,703			$	3,192			$	(78,285	)
Net income (loss) per share, basic	$	0.13			$	0.01			$	(0.12	)		$	(1.28	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share		49,402,597				48,166,003				49,081,470				46,684,478
Net income (loss) per share, diluted	$	0.13			$	0.01			$	(0.12	)		$	(1.28	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share		50,941,760				50,460,039				49,081,470				46,684,478

Axonics, Inc. Net Revenue by Product and Region (in thousands)
	Three Months Ended December 31,						Years Ended December 31,
		2023			2022			2023			2022
	(unaudited)			(unaudited)			(unaudited)
SNM
United States	$	86,576		$	69,068		$	284,846		$	216,861
International		1,934			1,236			6,959			5,130
SNM total	$	88,510		$	70,304		$	291,805		$	221,991
Bulkamid
United States	$	17,038		$	12,341		$	59,036		$	40,178
International		4,187			3,273			15,538			11,533
Bulkamid total	$	21,225		$	15,614		$	74,574		$	51,711
Total net revenue	$	109,735		$	85,918		$	366,379		$	273,702

Axonics, Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) (unaudited)
	Three Months Ended December 31,								Years Ended December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
GAAP Net income (loss)	$	6,574			$	665			$	(6,088	)		$	(59,698	)
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Interest and other income		(4,541	)			(3,229	)			(16,690	)			(5,133	)
Interest and other expense		150				(592	)			(624	)			2,434
Income tax benefit		(1,118	)			(522	)			(2,656	)			(2,618	)
Depreciation and amortization expense		3,192				2,880				12,487				11,721
Stock-based compensation expense		11,148				8,757				44,536				32,018
Acquisition-related costs		3,530				2,114				5,898				22,561
Acquired in-process research & development		—				—				15,447				—
Loss on disposal of property and equipment		1				69				1				69
Impairment expense		—				—				—				287
Adjusted EBITDA	$	18,936			$	10,142			$	52,311			$	1,641

 

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FAQ

What was Axonics' revenue growth in 2023?

Axonics' revenue grew 34% in 2023, reaching $366.4 million.

How many incontinence patients were treated with Axonics therapies globally in 2023?

Approximately 100,000 incontinence patients globally were treated with Axonics therapies in 2023.

What was Axonics' net income for Q4 2023?

Axonics' net income for Q4 2023 was $6.6 million.

What was the gross margin for Axonics in Q4 2023?

Axonics' gross margin was 75.4% in Q4 2023.

How much cash did Axonics have as of December 31, 2023?

Axonics had $358 million in cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash as of December 31, 2023.