Cancer Genetics Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Provides Strategic Business Updates

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Cancer Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGIX) reported total revenue of $1.4 million for Q1 2020, down 21.7% from Q1 2019's $1.8 million. Gross profit decreased 42.9% to $0.6 million, with a gross margin decline attributed to prior high-margin IP licensing. Operating expenses reduced 4.7% to $1.9 million. The net loss narrowed to $1.2 million or $0.56 per share, compared to $1.7 million or $1.06 per share a year ago. The Company is focusing on cost reduction, cash preservation, and potential strategic partnerships to enhance shareholder value.

Positive

• Discovery Services revenue remained stable year-over-year.
• Operating expenses decreased by 4.7%, indicating cost control.
• Discovery Services gross margin increased from 34.2% to 42.9%.

Negative

• Total revenue declined by 21.7% from Q1 2019.
• Gross profit decreased by 42.9% compared to the previous year.
• The Company reported a net loss of $1.2 million.

RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cancer Genetics, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CGIX), a leader in drug discovery and preclinical oncology and immuno-oncology services, today announced financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

RECENT STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Continued focus on cost reduction and cash preservation initiatives.
• Increased attention on drug discovery and preclinical services.
• Consistent revenue from Discovery Services in the comparable Q1 quarters of 2020 and 2019.
• Successful and efficient operation of Discovery Services in the US, Europe, and Australia.
• Meaningful progress made with evaluating potential strategic options including collaborations, mergers or acquisitions, or other collaborative transactions. Further announcements expected to be made later in 2020.

John A. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Genetics stated, “In Q1 2020, our Discovery Services business unit remained stable, and believe it will continue to experience year-over-year revenue growth in 2020, consistent with prior years. Our operating costs associated with the disposition of certain business assets in 2019 and the related financial statement audit for 2019 were greater than expected in Q1 2020. While we anticipate that certain expenses related to these events will continue in Q2 2020, given the one-time occurrence of these transactions, we expect operating costs to be significantly reduced in the second half of 2020.”

“Efforts have accelerated to identify strategic and collaboration partners so that we can execute our plans to further enhance value for our shareholders. We intend to transform the business significantly by continuing to improve our balance sheet and refocusing the business on precision and translational medicine. We feel these actions will move our business into the emerging area of drug discovery and novel therapies. As previously reported, various strategic options are being evaluated. We are pleased to report that our vivoPharm business continues to operate efficiently, allowing us to take a thoughtful and methodical approach in regards to a future transaction,” Mr. Roberts stated.

“In summary, the Company’s management and Board of Directors are committed to evaluating all potential strategic opportunities and to pursuing the path most likely to create both near and longer-term value for Cancer Genetics’ shareholders. We look forward to keeping shareholders apprised of our progress,” Mr. Roberts concluded.

The Company filed its quarterly report for Q1 2020 on Form 10-Q today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

FIRST QUARTER 2020 FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Company reported total revenue from continuing operations of $1.4 million for the first quarter of 2020 compared to revenue of $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2019 (which included $0.3 million from an IP license arrangement unrelated to the Discovery Services business unit), a decrease of approximately $0.4 million or 21.7%.

Gross profit decreased to $0.6 million or 42.9% in the first quarter of 2020, compared to $0.8 million or 45.0% in the first quarter of 2019. While the overall gross margin decreased by 2.1 percentage points primarily as a result of the high margin revenue recorded from the IP license transaction, the Discovery Services business unit gross margin increased from $0.5 million or 34.2% in the first quarter of 2019 to $0.6 million or 42.9% in the first quarter of 2020 principally due to a reduction in outsourcing costs offset by a slight seasonal effect on revenue. The remaining costs are relatively consistent in the comparable periods for the Discovery Services business unit.

Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2020 were approximately $1.9 million, a decrease of 4.7% compared to $2.0 million during the first quarter of 2019. The decrease in total operating expenses was partially due to decreased corporate costs, partially offset by higher sales and marketing spend in the Discovery Services business unit compared to the first quarter of 2019.

Net loss from continuing operations was $1.2 million or $0.56 per share for the first quarter of 2020, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million or $1.06 per share for the first quarter of 2019.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $3.9 million as of March 31, 2020, including restricted cash.

ABOUT CANCER GENETICS

Through its vivoPharm subsidiary, the Cancer Genetics offers proprietary preclinical test systems supporting clinical diagnostic offerings at early stages, valued by the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology companies and academic research centers. The Company is focused on precision and translational medicine to drive drug discovery and novel therapies. vivoPharm specializes in conducting studies tailored to guide drug development, starting from compound libraries and ending with a comprehensive set of in vitro and in vivo data and reports, as needed for Investigational New Drug filings. vivoPharm operates in The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) accredited and GLP compliant audited facilities. For more information, please visit www.cancergenetics.com.

For more information, please visit or follow CGI at:

Internet: www.cancergenetics.com

Twitter: @Cancer_Genetics

Forward Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements pertaining to Cancer Genetics Inc.’s expectations regarding future financial and/or operating results, and potential for our services, future revenues or growth, or the potential for future strategic transactions in this press release constitute forward-looking statements.

Any statements that are not historical fact (including, but not limited to, statements that contain words such as “will,” “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates”) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks inherent in our attempts to adapt to the global coronavirus pandemic, achieve profitability and increase sales of our pre-clinical services, maintain our existing customer base and avoid cancellation of customer contracts or discontinuance of trials, raise capital to meet our liquidity needs, properly evaluate strategic options, and other risks discussed in the Cancer Genetics, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, along with other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Cancer Genetics, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Investor Contacts:
Jennifer K. Zimmons. Ph.D.
Investor Relations
Zimmons International Communications, Inc.
Email: jzimmons@zimmonsic.com
Phone: +1.917.214.3514

Cancer Genetics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except par value)

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		March 31, 2020			December 31, 2019
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
62%;">Cash and cash equivalents	2%;">	1%;">$	14%;">3,593	1%;">	2%;">	1%;">$	16%;">3,880	1%;">
Restricted cash			350				350
Accounts receivable			848				696
Earn-Out from siParadigm, current portion			772				747
Excess Consideration Note			888				888
Other current assets			415				546
Current assets of discontinuing operations			—				71
Total current assets			6,866				7,178
FIXED ASSETS, net of accumulated depreciation			506				558
OTHER ASSETS
Operating lease right-of-use assets			76				94
Earn-Out from siParadigm, less current portion			201				356
Patents and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization			2,816				2,895
Investment in joint venture			92				92
Goodwill			3,090				3,090
Other			635				641
Total other assets			6,910				7,168
Total Assets		$	14,282			$	14,904
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	2,146			$	2,072
Obligations under operating leases, current portion			153				193
Obligations under finance leases, current portion			66				68
Deferred revenue			1,118				1,217
Note payable, net			1,313				1,277
Advance from NovellusDx, Ltd., net			200				350
Advance from siParadigm, current portion			573				566
Due to Interpace Biosciences, Inc.			1,200				—
Current liabilities of discontinuing operations			861				1,229
Total current liabilities			7,630				6,972
Obligations under operating leases, less current portion			21				10
Obligation under finance leases, less current portion			81				107
Advance from siParadigm, less current portion			119				252
Warrant liability			51				178
Total Liabilities			7,902				7,519
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, authorized 9,764 shares, $0.0001 par value, none issued			—				—
Common stock, authorized 100,000 shares, $0.0001 par value, 2,107 and 2,104 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively			—				—
Additional paid-in capital			171,853				171,783
Accumulated other comprehensive income			130				26
Accumulated deficit			(165,603	)			(164,424	)
Total Stockholders’ Equity			6,380				7,385
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$	14,282			$	14,904

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cancer Genetics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

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		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2020			2019
68%;">Revenue	2%;">	1%;">$	12%;">1,426	1%;">	2%;">	1%;">$	12%;">1,822	1%;">
Cost of revenues			814				1,002
Gross profit			612				820
Operating expenses:
General and administrative			1,533				1,782
Sales and marketing			341				185
Total operating expenses			1,874				1,967
Loss from operations			(1,262	)			(1,147	)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense			(78	)			(615	)
Interest income			4				2
Change in fair value of acquisition note payable			4				—
Change in fair value of other derivatives			—				31
Change in fair value of warrant liability			127				(7	)
Change in fair value of siParadigm Earn-Out			24				—
Total other income (expense)			81				(589	)
Loss before income taxes			(1,181	)			(1,736	)
Income tax expense			6				—
Loss from continuing operations			(1,187	)			(1,736	)
Income (loss) from discontinuing operations			8				(2,881	)
Net loss			(1,179	)			(4,617	)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)			104				(76	)
Comprehensive loss		$	(1,075	)		$	(4,693	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share from continuing operations		$	(0.56	)		$	(1.06	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share from discontinuing operations			—				(1.77	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share		$	(0.56	)		$	(2.83	)
Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding			2,106				1,631

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cancer Genetics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

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		Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
		Common Stock			Additional Paid-in			Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Accumulated
		Shares			Amount			Capital			Income			Deficit			Total
28%;">Balance, January 1, 2020	2%;">	1%;">	8%;">2,104	1%;">	2%;">	1%;">$	8%;">—	1%;">	2%;">	1%;">$	8%;">171,783	1%;">	2%;">	1%;">$	8%;">26	1%;">	2%;">	1%;">$	8%;">(164,424	1%;">)	2%;">	1%;">$	8%;">7,385	1%;">
Stock based compensation—employees			—				—				58				—				—				58
Issuance of common stock—VenturEast settlement			3				—				12				—				—				12
Unrealized gain on foreign currency translation			—				—				—				104				—				104
Net loss			—				—				—				—				(1,179	)			(1,179	)
Balance, March 31, 2020			2,107			$	—			$	171,853			$	130			$	(165,603	)		$	6,380

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		Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
		Common Stock			Additional Paid-in			Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Accumulated
		Shares			Amount			Capital			Income (Loss)			Deficit			Total
28%;">Balance, January 1, 2019	2%;">	1%;">	8%;">924	1%;">	2%;">	1%;">$	8%;">—	1%;">	2%;">	1%;">$	8%;">164,458	1%;">	2%;">	1%;">$	8%;">60	1%;">	2%;">	1%;">$	8%;">(157,716	1%;">)	2%;">	1%;">$	8%;">6,802	1%;">
Stock based compensation—employees			—				—				158				—				—				158
Issuance of common stock - 2019 Offerings, net			952				—				5,412				—				—				5,412
Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation			—				—				—				(76	)			—				(76	)
Net loss			—				—				—				—				(4,617	)			(4,617	)
Balance, March 31, 2019			1,876			$	—			$	170,028			$	(16	)		$	(162,333	)		$	7,679

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cancer Genetics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

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		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2020			2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
68%;">Net loss	2%;">	1%;">$	12%;">(1,179	1%;">)	2%;">	1%;">$	12%;">(4,617	1%;">)
Loss (income) from discontinuing operations			(8	)			2,881
Net loss from continuing operations			(1,187	)			(1,736	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities, continuing operations:
Depreciation			52				14
Amortization			79				82
Stock-based compensation			58				119
Change in fair value of warrant liability, acquisition note payable and other derivatives			(131	)			(24	)
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets			10				49
Change in fair value of siParadigm Earn-Out			(24	)			—
Amortization of discount on debt and debt issuance costs			36				467
Interest added to Convertible Note			—				89
Changes in:
Accounts receivable			(183	)			(103	)
Other current assets			110				77
Other non-current assets			(4	)			(1	)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and deferred revenue			130				(109	)
Due to Interpace Biosciences, Inc.			1,200				—
Obligations under operating leases			(21	)			(60	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, continuing operations			125				(1,136	)
Net cash used in operating activities, discontinuing operations			(289	)			(3,328	)
Net cash used in operating activities			(164	)			(4,464	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of fixed assets			—				(19	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities, continuing operations			—				(19	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities, discontinuing operations			28				(13	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			28				(32	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Principal payments on obligations under finance leases			(13	)			(10	)
Proceeds from offerings of common stock, net of certain offering costs			—				5,412
Payments on Advance from NovellusDx, Ltd.			(150	)			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities, continuing operations			(163	)			5,402
Net cash used in financing activities, discontinuing operations			—				(291	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			(163	)			5,111
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash			12				(79	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash			(287	)			536
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
Beginning			4,230				511
Ending		$	3,943			$	1,047
RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	3,593			$	697
Restricted cash			350				350
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH		$	3,943			$	1,047
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE
Cash paid for interest		$	7			$	304
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common stock issued in VentureEast settlement		$	12			$	—

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

FAQ

What were Cancer Genetics' Q1 2020 financial results?

Cancer Genetics reported Q1 2020 revenue of $1.4 million, a decrease of 21.7% from Q1 2019, with a net loss of $1.2 million.

How did the gross profit of Cancer Genetics perform in Q1 2020?

The gross profit decreased by 42.9% to $0.6 million in Q1 2020 compared to $1.0 million in Q1 2019.

What strategic initiatives is Cancer Genetics pursuing?

Cancer Genetics is focusing on cost reduction, cash preservation, and evaluating potential collaborations and acquisitions.

What is the outlook for Cancer Genetics' Discovery Services?

The Company expects continued revenue growth in its Discovery Services business unit for 2020.