ClearPoint Neuro Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results
ClearPoint Neuro reported a record quarterly revenue of $5.2 million for Q2 2022, reflecting a 52% year-over-year growth. The company reaffirmed its full-year revenue outlook of $21.0 to $22.0 million. Significant gains were seen in biologics and drug delivery revenue, which rose by 73% to $2.4 million. Operating expenses increased to $7.5 million from $5.7 million due to higher headcount and product development costs. As of June 30, 2022, cash and short-term investments totaled $45.1 million.
- Record quarterly revenue of $5.2 million, a 52% increase year-over-year.
- Biologics and drug delivery revenue increased by 73%, reaching $2.4 million.
- Installed four additional systems, totaling eight installations year-to-date.
- Achieved MDSAP certification for international regulatory submissions.
- Operating expenses rose to $7.5 million, up from $5.7 million year-over-year.
- Gross margin decreased to 63%, down from 67% due to higher overhead and product mix.
Record Quarterly Revenue Achieved; Company Reaffirms 2022 Revenue Forecast
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLPT) (the “Company”), a global therapy-enabling platform company providing navigation and delivery to the brain, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter Highlights
- Reported record quarterly revenue of
$5.2 million , a52% year-over-year increase; - Partner PTC Therapeutics received a positive opinion for its gene therapy treatment Upstaza™. from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use. Upstaza, which was granted full marketing authorization by the European Commission in July 2022, will be administered with the Company’s SmartFlow® Neuro Cannula;
- Increased biologics and drug delivery revenue to
$2.4 million , a73% year-over-year increase; - Added multiple new biologics and drug delivery partners in the quarter to bring the total to more than 45;
- Installed four additional systems in the quarter bringing the total to 8 new installations year-to-date;
- Achieved Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification paving the way for additional international regulatory submissions in support of pharmaceutical partners; and
- Cash and short-term investments totaled
$45.1 million as of June 30, 2022.
Business Outlook
- The Company reaffirms its full year 2022 revenue outlook of between
$21.0 and$22.0 million .
“The ClearPoint Neuro Team has continued to execute against our four-pillar growth strategy in the second quarter,” commented Joe Burnett, President and CEO. “We achieved another record quarter for revenue and over
Particularly of note, the European Commission granted marketing authorization for Upstaza to our partner PTC Therapeutics. Upstaza is the first gene therapy approved anywhere in the world to be dosed by direct infusion into the brain. Consistent with our long term strategy, the Summary of Product Characteristics for Upstaza specifically includes the ClearPoint SmartFlow Neuro Cannula as the device used for minimally invasive infusion of the gene therapy. We believe the approval of Upstaza, delivered with ClearPoint’s cannula, demonstrates the viability and potential of our drug delivery partnerships.
At present, we are reaffirming our prior guidance of revenue between
Financial Results – Quarter Ended June 30, 2022
Total revenue was
Functional neurosurgery navigation and therapy revenue, increased
Biologics and drug delivery revenue, which includes sales of disposable products and services related to customer-sponsored clinical trials utilizing our products, increased
Capital equipment and software revenue, consisting of sales of ClearPoint reusable hardware and software, and of related services, increased
Gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was
Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2022 were
At June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling
Teleconference Information
Investors and analysts are invited to listen to a live broadcast review of the Company's 2022 second quarter on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) which may be accessed online here: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=LzXg7k1V. Investors and analysts who would like to participate in the conference call via telephone may do so at (888) 437-3179, or at (404) 267-0369 if calling from outside the U.S. or Canada.
For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the completion of the call until September 9, 2022, by calling (877) 660-6853, or (201) 612-7415 if calling from outside the U.S. or Canada, and then entering conference I.D. number 413671. An online archive of the broadcast will be available on the Company's Investor website at https://ir.clearpointneuro.com/.
About ClearPoint Neuro
ClearPoint Neuro’s mission is to improve and restore quality of life to patients and their families by enabling therapies for the most complex neurological disorders with pinpoint accuracy. Applications of the Company’s current product portfolio include deep brain stimulation, laser ablation, biopsy, neuro-aspiration, and delivery of drugs, biologics, and gene therapy to the brain. The ClearPoint® Neuro Navigation System has FDA clearance, is CE-marked, and is installed in over 60 active sites in the United States, Canada, and Europe. ClearPoint Neuro is partnered with more than 45 pharmaceutical and biotech companies, academic institutions, and contract research organizations providing solutions for direct CNS delivery of therapeutics in pre-clinical studies and clinical trials worldwide. To date, more than 5,000 cases have been performed and supported by the Company’s field-based clinical specialist team, which offers support and services to our customers and partners worldwide. For more information, please visit www.clearpointneuro.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release and in the teleconference referenced above concerning the Company’s plans, growth and strategies may include forward-looking statements within the context of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding the Company's future events, developments and future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. Uncertainties and risks may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements. Particular uncertainties and risks include those relating to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures adopted to contain its spread; future revenue from sales of the Company’s ClearPoint Neuro Navigation System products; the Company’s ability to market, commercialize and achieve broader market acceptance for the Company’s ClearPoint Neuro Navigation System products; the ability of our biologics and drug delivery partners to achieve commercial success, including their use of our products and services in their delivery of therapies; and risks inherent in the research and development of new products. More detailed information on these and additional factors that could affect the Company’s actual results are described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2022, both of which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2022, which the Company intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before August 15, 2022.
CLEARPOINT NEURO, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share data)
For The Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | ||||||
Revenue: | |||||||
Product revenue | $ | 3,457 | $ | 2,363 | |||
Service and other revenue | 1,743 | 1,050 | |||||
Total revenue | 5,200 | 3,413 | |||||
Cost of revenue | 1,943 | 1,139 | |||||
Gross profit | 3,257 | 2,274 | |||||
Research and development costs | 2,284 | 2,109 | |||||
Sales and marketing expenses | 2,187 | 1,590 | |||||
General and administrative expenses | 2,990 | 1,982 | |||||
Operating loss | (4,204 | ) | (3,407 | ) | |||
Other expense: | |||||||
Other expense, net | (8 | ) | (96 | ) | |||
Interest expense, net | (91 | ) | (240 | ) | |||
Net loss | $ | (4,303 | ) | $ | (3,743 | ) | |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders: | |||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | |
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share: | |||||||
Basic and diluted | 23,985,577 | 21,523,393 |
For The Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | ||||||
Revenue: | |||||||
Product revenue | $ | 6,620 | $ | 5,525 | |||
Service and other revenue | 3,611 | 1,918 | |||||
Total revenue | 10,231 | 7,443 | |||||
Cost of revenue | 3,728 | 2,555 | |||||
Gross profit | 6,503 | 4,888 | |||||
Research and development costs | 4,817 | 3,673 | |||||
Sales and marketing expenses | 4,032 | 3,165 | |||||
General and administrative expenses | 5,722 | 3,638 | |||||
Operating loss | (8,068 | ) | (5,588 | ) | |||
Other expense: | |||||||
Other income (expense), net | 3 | (122 | ) | ||||
Interest expense, net | (197 | ) | (571 | ) | |||
Net loss | $ | (8,262 | ) | $ | (6,281 | ) | |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders: | |||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.35 | ) | $ | (0.31 | ) | |
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share: | |||||||
Basic and diluted | 23,834,847 | 20,195,488 |
CLEARPOINT NEURO, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share data)
June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 23,524 | $ | 54,109 | |||
Short-term investments | 21,613 | — | |||||
Accounts receivable, net | 3,348 | 2,337 | |||||
Inventory, net | 6,639 | 4,938 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,517 | 508 | |||||
Total current assets | 56,641 | 61,892 | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 689 | 539 | |||||
Operating lease rights of use | 1,992 | 2,241 | |||||
Software license inventory | 504 | 519 | |||||
Licensing rights | 320 | 265 | |||||
Other assets | 94 | 125 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 60,240 | $ | 65,581 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 1,592 | $ | 427 | |||
Accrued compensation | 1,814 | 2,604 | |||||
Other accrued liabilities | 870 | 537 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities, current portion | 532 | 507 | |||||
Deferred product and service revenue, current portion | 675 | 678 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 5,483 | 4,753 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 1,671 | 1,939 | |||||
Deferred product and service revenue, net of current portion | 401 | 264 | |||||
2020 senior secured convertible notes payable, net | 9,865 | 9,838 | |||||
Total liabilities | 17,420 | 16,794 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
Preferred stock, | — | — | |||||
Common stock, | 245 | 237 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 184,769 | 182,482 | |||||
Accumulated deficit | (142,194 | ) | (133,932 | ) | |||
Total stockholders’ equity | 42,820 | 48,787 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 60,240 | $ | 65,581 |
CLEARPOINT NEURO, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
For The Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
Net loss | $ | (8,262 | ) | $ | (6,281 | ) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (10 | ) | 92 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 187 | 62 | |||||
Share-based compensation | 1,779 | 567 | |||||
Payment-in-kind interest | — | 189 | |||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discounts | 27 | 54 | |||||
Amortization of lease rights of use, net of accretion in lease liabilities | 267 | 267 | |||||
Accretion of discounts on short-term investments | (23 | ) | — | ||||
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in: | |||||||
Accounts receivable | (1,001 | ) | (617 | ) | |||
Inventory, net | (1,786 | ) | (304 | ) | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (1,010 | ) | (760 | ) | |||
Other assets | 30 | (93 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 679 | 1,312 | |||||
Lease liabilities | (261 | ) | (195 | ) | |||
Deferred revenue | 134 | (142 | ) | ||||
Net cash flows from operating activities | (9,250 | ) | (5,849 | ) | |||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (145 | ) | (5 | ) | |||
Acquisition of licensing rights | (116 | ) | — | ||||
Purchase of short-term investments | (21,590 | ) | — | ||||
Net cash flows from investing activities | (21,851 | ) | (5 | ) | |||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
Proceeds from public offering of common stock, net of offering costs | — | 46,785 | |||||
Proceeds from stock option and warrant exercises | 256 | 494 | |||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan | 260 | — | |||||
Net cash flows from financing activities | 516 | 47,279 | |||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (30,585 | ) | 41,425 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 54,109 | 20,099 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 23,524 | $ | 61,524 | |||
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | |||||||
Cash paid for: | |||||||
Income taxes | $ | — | $ | — | |||
Interest | $ | 207 | $ | 353 |
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