Exact Sciences Announces First-Quarter 2024 Results
Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS) reported first-quarter 2024 revenue of $638 million, a 6% increase from the previous year. The company highlighted revenue growth in both Screening and Precision Oncology segments. Exact Sciences also published positive test results in The New England Journal of Medicine and maintained full-year revenue guidance. Despite revenue growth, the company reported a net loss and negative EBITDA for the quarter.
Exact Sciences reported a 6% increase in first-quarter revenue compared to the same period in 2023, reaching $638 million.
The company's Screening revenue saw a 7% increase to $475 million, while Precision Oncology revenue increased by 5% to $163 million.
Exact Sciences published positive Cologuard Plus™ test results in The New England Journal of Medicine, showcasing the company's commitment to innovative cancer diagnostics.
The company maintained its full-year 2024 revenue guidance of $2.810-$2.850 billion, expecting continued growth in Screening and Precision Oncology revenue streams.
Exact Sciences reported a net loss of $110 million, or $0.60 per share, for the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of $74 million in the same period of 2023.
The company also reported negative EBITDA of $(47) million for the quarter, indicating operational challenges despite revenue growth.
Cash used in operating activities was $82 million, and free cash flow was $(120) million, suggesting financial strain on the company's liquidity.
Insights
First quarter highlights
-
Delivered total first quarter revenue of
, an increase of$638 million 6% on a reported and core revenue basis, including Screening revenue of and Precision Oncology revenue of$475 million $163 million - Published Cologuard Plus™ test results from pivotal BLUE-C study in The New England Journal of Medicine
- Maintains full-year 2024 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance
“The Exact Sciences team is off to a strong start again in 2024. Our team delivered more than a million Cologuard® and Oncotype DX® test results to patients and advanced our deep pipeline of life-changing cancer diagnostics,” said Kevin Conroy, chairman and CEO. “As we expand our portfolio globally, our seamless customer experience, powerful commercial engine, and high-quality lab and technology foundation will continue to gain momentum, supporting our mission to help eradicate cancer.”
First-quarter 2024 financial results
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period of 2023 (where applicable):
-
Total revenue was
, an increase of 6 percent on a reported and core revenue basis$638 million -
Screening revenue was
, an increase of 7 percent$475 million -
Precision Oncology revenue was
, an increase of 5 percent, or 4 percent on a core revenue basis$163 million - Gross margin including amortization of acquired intangible assets was 70 percent, and non-GAAP gross margin excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets was 73 percent
-
Net loss was
, or$110 million per share, compared to a net loss of$0.60 , or$74 million per share$0.42 -
EBITDA was
and adjusted EBITDA was$(47) million $39 million -
Cash used in operating activities was
and free cash flow was$82 million ,$(120) million -
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were
at the end of the quarter$652 million
Screening primarily includes laboratory service revenue from Cologuard tests and PreventionGenetics. Precision Oncology includes laboratory service revenue from global Oncotype DX and therapy selection tests.
2024 outlook
The company has maintained its revenue guidance of
-
Screening revenue of
, and$2.15 5-$2.17 5 billion -
Precision Oncology revenue of
.$655 -$675 million
First-quarter 2024 conference call & webcast
Company management will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET to discuss first-quarter 2024 results. The webcast will be available at exactsciences.com. Domestic callers should dial 888-330-2384 and international callers should dial +1-240-789-2701. The access code for both domestic and international callers is 4437608. A replay of the webcast will be available at exactsciences.com. The webcast, conference call, and replay are open to all interested parties.
Non-GAAP disclosure
In addition to the company’s financial results determined in accordance with
About Cologuard
The Cologuard test was approved by the FDA in August 2014, and results from Exact Sciences’ prospective 90-site, point-in-time, 10,000-patient pivotal trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March 2014. The Cologuard test is included in the American Cancer Society’s (2018) colorectal cancer screening guidelines and the recommendations of the
The Cologuard test result should be interpreted with caution. A positive test result does not confirm the presence of cancer. Patients with a positive test result should be referred for colonoscopy. A negative test result does not confirm the absence of cancer. Patients with a negative test result should discuss with their doctor when they need to be tested again. Medicare and most major insurers cover the Cologuard test. For more information about the Cologuard test, visit cologuardtest.com. Rx only.
About Cologuard Plus
Developed in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, Cologuard Plus features novel biomarkers and improved laboratory processes. It also incorporates enhanced sample stability components to provide patients more time to return their sample to Exact Sciences’ lab and increase the valid result rate. Exact Sciences is preparing for FDA approval and the commercialization of Cologuard Plus.
About Exact Sciences’ Precision Oncology portfolio
Exact Sciences’ Precision Oncology portfolio delivers actionable genomic insights to inform prognosis and cancer treatment after a diagnosis. In breast cancer, the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score® test is the only test shown to predict the likelihood of chemotherapy benefit as well as recurrence in invasive breast cancer. The Oncotype DX test is recognized as the standard of care and is included in all major breast cancer treatment guidelines. The OncoExTra® test applies comprehensive tumor profiling, utilizing whole exome and whole transcriptome sequencing, to aid in therapy selection for patients with advanced, metastatic, refractory, relapsed, or recurrent cancer. With an extensive panel of approximately 20,000 genes and 169 introns, the OncoExTra test is one of the most comprehensive genomic (DNA) and transcriptomic (RNA) panels available today. Exact Sciences enables patients to take a more active role in their cancer care and makes it easy for providers to order tests, interpret results, and personalize medicine. To learn more, visit precisiononcology.exactsciences.com.
About PreventionGenetics
Founded in 2004 and located in
About Exact Sciences Corp.
A leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, Exact Sciences gives patients and health care professionals the clarity needed to take life-changing action earlier. Building on the success of the Cologuard and Oncotype DX tests, Exact Sciences is investing in its pipeline to develop innovative solutions for use before, during, and after a cancer diagnosis. For more information, visit ExactSciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on X (formerly known as Twitter) @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements concerning our expectations, anticipations, intentions, beliefs or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that we have made as of the date hereof and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, conditions and events to differ materially from those anticipated. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding expected future operating results; expectations for development of new or improved products and services and their impacts on patients; our strategies, positioning, resources, capabilities and expectations for future events or performance; and the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions, including estimated synergies and other financial impacts.
Important factors that could cause actual results, conditions and events to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; our reliance upon certain suppliers, including suppliers that are the sole source of certain supplies and products used in our tests and operations; approval and maintenance of adequate reimbursement rates for our products and services within and outside of the
EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION Selected Unaudited Financial Information Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenue |
$ |
637,524 |
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|
$ |
602,450 |
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|
|
|
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Operating expenses |
|
|
|
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Cost of sales (exclusive of amortization of acquired intangible assets) |
|
170,101 |
|
|
|
156,866 |
|
Research and development |
|
110,608 |
|
|
|
95,419 |
|
Sales and marketing |
|
192,365 |
|
|
|
186,964 |
|
General and administrative |
|
243,117 |
|
|
|
217,295 |
|
Amortization of acquired intangible assets |
|
23,311 |
|
|
|
22,928 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
4,446 |
|
|
|
69 |
|
Total operating expenses |
|
743,948 |
|
|
|
679,541 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Other operating loss |
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(268 |
) |
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|
— |
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Loss from operations |
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(106,692 |
) |
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|
(77,091 |
) |
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|
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|
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Other income (expense) |
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|
|
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Investment income, net |
|
6,213 |
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|
|
490 |
|
Interest income (expense), net |
|
(7,943 |
) |
|
|
4,107 |
|
Total other income (expense) |
|
(1,730 |
) |
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|
4,597 |
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Net loss before tax |
|
(108,422 |
) |
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(72,494 |
) |
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Income tax expense |
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(1,806 |
) |
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|
(1,657 |
) |
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|
|
|
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Net loss |
$ |
(110,228 |
) |
|
$ |
(74,151 |
) |
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|
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|
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Net loss per share—basic and diluted |
$ |
(0.60 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.42 |
) |
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|
|
|
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Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic and diluted |
|
182,350 |
|
|
|
178,574 |
|
EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION Selected Unaudited Financial Information Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Amounts in thousands) |
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March 31, 2024 |
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December 31, 2023 |
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Assets |
|
|
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
347,487 |
|
$ |
605,378 |
Marketable securities |
|
304,606 |
|
|
172,266 |
Accounts receivable, net |
|
240,584 |
|
|
203,623 |
Inventory |
|
128,534 |
|
|
127,475 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
99,059 |
|
|
85,627 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
702,041 |
|
|
698,354 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
|
142,017 |
|
|
143,708 |
Goodwill |
|
2,367,052 |
|
|
2,367,120 |
Intangible assets, net |
|
1,866,856 |
|
|
1,890,396 |
Other long-term assets, net |
|
178,085 |
|
|
177,387 |
Total assets |
$ |
6,376,321 |
|
$ |
6,471,334 |
|
|
|
|
||
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
|
|
|
||
Convertible notes, net, current portion |
$ |
248,810 |
|
$ |
— |
Current liabilities |
|
436,299 |
|
|
514,701 |
Convertible notes, net, less current portion |
|
2,066,805 |
|
|
2,314,276 |
Other long-term liabilities |
|
329,384 |
|
|
335,982 |
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion |
|
162,405 |
|
|
161,070 |
Total stockholders’ equity |
|
3,132,618 |
|
|
3,145,305 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
6,376,321 |
|
$ |
6,471,334 |
EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION Selected Unaudited Financial Information Reconciliation of Core Revenue (Amounts in thousands) |
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GAAP |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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% Change |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Screening |
|
$ |
474,798 |
|
|
$ |
443,195 |
|
|
7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Precision Oncology |
|
|
162,726 |
|
|
|
155,432 |
|
|
5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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COVID-19 Testing |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3,823 |
|
|
(100 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
|
$ |
637,524 |
|
|
$ |
602,450 |
|
|
6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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Non-GAAP |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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|
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|
|
2024 (1) |
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|
2023 (1) |
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% Change |
|
Foreign Currency
|
|
Core Revenue (3) |
|
% Change (3) |
|||||||
Screening |
|
$ |
474,798 |
|
|
$ |
443,195 |
|
|
7 |
% |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
474,798 |
|
7 |
% |
Precision Oncology |
|
|
159,440 |
|
|
|
153,391 |
|
|
4 |
% |
|
|
(108 |
) |
|
|
159,332 |
|
4 |
% |
Total |
|
$ |
634,238 |
|
|
$ |
596,586 |
|
|
6 |
% |
|
$ |
(108 |
) |
|
$ |
634,130 |
|
6 |
% |
_________________________ |
(1) Excludes revenue from COVID-19 testing, the divested Oncotype DX Genomic Prostate Score test, and the Resolution Bioscience acquisition. |
|
(2) Foreign currency impact is calculating the change in current period non- |
|
(3) Excludes revenue from COVID-19 testing, the divested Oncotype DX Genomic Prostate Score test, the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and the Resolution Bioscience acquisition. |
EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION Selected Unaudited Financial Information Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin Reconciliations (Amounts in thousands) |
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|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
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|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
Revenue |
|
$ |
637,524 |
|
|
$ |
602,450 |
|
Cost of sales (exclusive of amortization of acquired intangible assets) |
|
|
170,101 |
|
|
|
156,866 |
|
Amortization of acquired intangible assets (1) |
|
|
21,100 |
|
|
|
20,718 |
|
Gross profit |
|
$ |
446,323 |
|
|
$ |
424,866 |
|
Gross margin |
|
|
70 |
% |
|
|
71 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets (1) |
|
|
21,100 |
|
|
|
20,718 |
|
Non-GAAP gross profit |
|
$ |
467,423 |
|
|
$ |
445,584 |
|
Non-GAAP gross margin |
|
|
73 |
% |
|
|
74 |
% |
_________________________ |
(1) Includes only amortization of intangible assets identified as developed technology assets through purchase accounting transactions, which otherwise would have been allocated to cost of sales. |
EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION Selected Unaudited Financial Information EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliations (Amounts in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(110,228 |
) |
|
$ |
(74,151 |
) |
Interest expense (income) (1) |
|
|
7,943 |
|
|
|
(4,107 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
53,943 |
|
|
|
49,743 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
1,806 |
|
|
|
1,657 |
|
EBITDA |
|
$ |
(46,536 |
) |
|
$ |
(26,858 |
) |
Stock-based compensation (2) |
|
|
73,538 |
|
|
|
61,897 |
|
Investment income |
|
|
(6,213 |
) |
|
|
(490 |
) |
Acquisition and integration costs (3) |
|
|
10,765 |
|
|
|
(8,547 |
) |
Impairment of long-lived assets (4) |
|
|
4,446 |
|
|
|
69 |
|
Loss on sale of asset and divestiture related costs (5) |
|
|
268 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Restructuring (6) |
|
|
2,936 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Legal settlement (7) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
18,936 |
|
Reduction-in-force severance (8) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
907 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
39,204 |
|
|
$ |
45,914 |
|
_________________________ |
(1) Interest expense (income) for the three months ended March 31, 2023, includes a |
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(2) Represents stock-based compensation expense and 401(k) match expense. The Company matches a portion of Exact Sciences employees’ contributions annually in the form of the Company’s common stock. |
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(3) Represents acquisition and related integration costs incurred as a result of the Company’s business combinations. Acquisition costs represent legal and professional fees incurred to execute the transaction. There were no acquisition costs incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Integration related costs represent expenses incurred outside regular business operations, specifically relating to the integration of businesses acquired through a business combination. This includes any gain or loss on contingent consideration liabilities, severance and accelerated vesting of stock awards, and professional services. The remeasurement of the contingent consideration liabilities resulted in a loss of |
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(4) Represents impairment charges on the Company’s long-lived assets. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded impairment charges related to certain of our domestic facilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded an insignificant impairment to a building lease that was vacated during the first quarter of 2023. |
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(5) Relates to the sale of the intellectual property and know-how related to the Company’s Oncotype DX Genomic Prostate Score® (“GPS”) test to MDxHealth SA (“MDxHealth”) in August 2022 and the subsequent Second Amendment to the Asset Purchase Agreement related to the sale in August 2023. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024, this represents a contingent consideration loss. |
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(6) Includes costs associated with the consolidation of operations related to the closure of one of the Company’s domestic laboratory facilities, which was announced in October 2023. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, this primarily includes accelerated stock-based compensation expense and severance costs. |
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(7) The Company reached settlements with the counterparties related to the Medicare Date of Service Rule Investigation (“DOS Rule Matter”) and the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act qui tam lawsuit during the third quarter of 2023. The Company previously accrued |
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(8) The Company took proactive measures to address the impact of inflation and market volatility, and also simplify the organizational structure and prioritize programs that will have the greatest impact on improving cancer care. This resulted in a reduction of the Company’s international workforce in the first quarter of 2023. The adjustment to EBITDA represents personnel expenses incurred as a result of these proactive measures, a majority of which includes severance and accelerated stock-based compensation. |
EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION Selected Unaudited Financial Information Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (Amounts in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
|
$ |
(82,311 |
) |
|
$ |
(38,215 |
) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
|
(171,438 |
) |
|
|
82,941 |
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
|
(3,002 |
) |
|
|
133,596 |
|
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(1,140 |
) |
|
|
550 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
|
(257,891 |
) |
|
|
178,872 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period |
|
|
609,675 |
|
|
|
242,790 |
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period |
|
$ |
351,784 |
|
|
$ |
421,662 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Reconciliation of free cash flow: |
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|
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Net cash used in operating activities |
|
$ |
(82,311 |
) |
|
$ |
(38,215 |
) |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(37,649 |
) |
|
|
(29,360 |
) |
Free cash flow |
|
$ |
(119,960 |
) |
|
$ |
(67,575 |
) |
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Investor Contact:
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Exact Sciences Corp.
investorrelations@exactsciences.com
608-535-8659
Media Contact:
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Exact Sciences Corp.
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608-345-8010
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