Hyperfine, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results
- Strong revenue growth of 62% in 2023 for Hyperfine, Inc. reaching $11.03 million.
- 37 commercial Swoop® systems sold in 2023, contributing to increased revenues.
- Reduction in cash burn from $71 million in 2022 to $42 million in 2023, extending cash runway.
- Fourth quarter 2023 revenues of $2.69 million, representing an 89% increase from the previous year.
- Net loss for the full year 2023 was $44.24 million, with a net loss of $0.62 per share.
- Management expects revenue for 2024 to be between $12 to $15 million.
- Hyperfine received multiple certifications, launched new programs, and made progress in clinical evidence.
- The company's technology was highlighted at medical conferences and sold into new flagship institutions.
- Appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Financial Officer, and promotion of a Chief Operating Officer.
- Cash and cash equivalents totaled $75.18 million as of December 31, 2023.
- Net loss of $44.24 million for the full year 2023, equating to a net loss of $0.62 per share.
- Reduction in cash burn from $71 million in 2022 to $42 million in 2023, indicating high expenses.
- Sales, marketing, general, and administrative expenses for the full year 2023 were $30.38 million.
- Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $10.68 million, with a net loss of $0.15 per share.
Insights
Hyperfine, Inc.'s announcement of its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 shows a company experiencing robust growth, with revenues increasing by 89% and 62% respectively. The sale of 37 commercial Swoop® systems in 2023 indicates a solid product uptake, which is a positive sign for the company's market penetration. However, the continued net losses, although reduced from the previous year, highlight that the company is still in a growth phase and has not yet achieved profitability. The reduction in cash burn from $71 million to $42 million is a significant improvement, showcasing better financial discipline. The extended cash runway into early 2026 gives Hyperfine a cushion to continue its operations and growth strategies without immediate need for additional capital.
The gross margin increase is indicative of improved cost management or pricing strategies, but it's important to monitor whether this trend can be sustained as they scale up. The guidance for 2024 suggests a conservative revenue increase, which might reflect a realistic approach by management considering the current economic climate. Investors should consider the potential of Hyperfine's technology in the healthcare sector against the backdrop of its current financial health and future prospects.
The strategic focus on expanding use cases for the Swoop® system, particularly in critical care and pediatrics, demonstrates Hyperfine's commitment to penetrating niche markets that could benefit from portable MR imaging. The initiation of clinical studies, such as the ACTION PMR for stroke and a utility study for Alzheimer's disease, indicates a forward-thinking approach to validate and expand the clinical applications of their technology. The FDA clearances and CE certifications for their AI-powered software upgrades signify a competitive edge in innovation and regulatory compliance, which could enhance their marketability in both the US and European markets.
However, the high R&D and SG&A expenses, despite a decrease from the previous year, show the company's significant investment in its growth initiatives. The market for portable MR imaging is still emerging and Hyperfine's success will depend on the clinical adoption and evidence supporting the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of their technology. The company's efforts in low- and middle-income countries, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, could open up new markets and opportunities for growth, but the financial returns on these investments may take time to materialize.
Hyperfine's business update underscores the importance of clinical evidence in driving technology adoption in healthcare. The completion of enrollment in the HOPE PMR study and the various clinical evidence milestones reached are critical in establishing the Swoop® system's credibility among healthcare providers. The company's strategic pillars for 2024, including a focus on Alzheimer's disease, align with current healthcare trends emphasizing early diagnosis and intervention. The reorganization and establishment of a seasoned executive team could streamline operations and enhance decision-making processes.
However, the healthcare industry is known for its long sales cycles and stringent regulatory requirements, which could affect Hyperfine's speed of growth and market expansion. The collaboration with flagship institutions and the stroke advisory board could be instrumental in gaining thought leadership and credibility, but the tangible impact on sales and clinical adoption needs to be closely monitored. The financial guidance for 2024, with expected revenue of $12 to $15 million, seems conservative and may reflect the challenges of market penetration in a competitive and regulated environment.
GUILFORD, Conn., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyperfine, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYPR), the groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the first FDA-cleared portable magnetic resonance (MR) brain imaging system—the Swoop® system—today announced fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and provided a business update.
“I am pleased with our strong growth in 2023. We continued to drive adoption in our beachhead markets of critical care and pediatrics, and we made significant progress to expand our use cases through clinical evidence and innovation,” said Maria Sainz, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hyperfine, Inc. “We remain focused on our 3 strategic pillars in 2024; our technology has been highlighted at several medical conferences, we are selling systems into new flagship institutions, and we have mobilized to build a robust program supporting Swoop’s utility in Alzheimer’s disease.”
2023 Achievements
- Successfully launched two AI-powered software upgrades to improve Swoop® system image quality, both following FDA clearance.
- Received multiple CE and UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) certifications under European medical device reporting (MDR), including certifications to use Hyperfine, Inc.’s latest AI-powered software.
- Launched acute ischemic stroke program with the initiation of the ACTION PMR observational clinical study and appointment of a world-class stroke advisory board.
- Developed Alzheimer’s disease program, including a utility study using the Swoop® system to scan patients on LEQEMBI.
- Achieved significant clinical evidence milestones, including the completion of enrollment in HOPE PMR, a multi-center study imaging 150 pediatric hydrocephalus patients, the presentation of SAFE MRI, a study evaluating the benefits of portable MR brain imaging to monitor ECMO patients, and the presentation or publication of 27 clinical conference presentations, peer reviewed journal articles, perspectives, case studies and editorials on the Swoop® system.
- Received an additional 3-year grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to expand clinical research studying the neurological effects of early childhood malnutrition with the Swoop® system in low- and middle-income countries.
- Completed reorganization in early 2023 and established a lean and seasoned executive management team, including the addition of Brett Hale, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Financial Officer, and the promotion of Tom Teisseyre, Ph.D. to Chief Operating Officer.
- Drove spending discipline and substantially reduced cash burn from
$71 million in 2022 to$42 million in 2023 allowing Hyperfine to extend its cash runway into early 2026.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
- Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were
$2.69 million , up89% , compared to$1.42 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. - Hyperfine, Inc. sold seven commercial Swoop® systems in the fourth quarter of 2023.
- Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2023 was
$1.03 million , compared to$0.30 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. - Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were
$5.96 million , compared to$5.22 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. - Sales, marketing, general, and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were
$6.70 million , compared to$8.71 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. - Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 was
$10.68 million , equating to a net loss of$0.15 per share, as compared to a net loss of$13.06 million , or a net loss of$0.19 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Full Year 2023 Financial Results
- Revenues for the full year 2023 were
$11.03 million , up62% , compared to$6.81 million in 2022. - Hyperfine, Inc. sold 37 commercial Swoop® systems in 2023.
- Gross margin for the full year 2023 was
$4.76 million , compared to$0.91 million in 2022. - Research and development expenses for the full year 2023 were
$22.49 million , compared to$28.16 million in 2022. - Sales, marketing, general, and administrative expenses for the full year 2023 were
$30.38 million , compared to$46.63 million in 2022. - Net loss for the full year 2023 was
$44.24 million , equating to a net loss of$0.62 per share, as compared to a net loss of$73.16 million , or a net loss of$1.04 per share, for the prior year. - Cash and cash equivalents totaled
$75.18 million as of December 31, 2023.
2024 Financial Guidance
- Management expects revenue for the full year 2024 to be
$12 t o$15 million . Management expects revenue for the first quarter 2024 to be over$3 million . - Management expects cash burn for the full year 2024 to be approximately
$40 million .
Conference Call
Hyperfine, Inc. will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT/ 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2024, to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and provide a business update. Those interested in listening should register online by visiting https://investors.hyperfine.io/. and clicking on News & Events. Participants are encouraged to register more than 15 minutes before the start of the call. A live and archived audio webcast will be available through the Investors page of Hyperfine, Inc.’s corporate website at https://investors.hyperfine.io/.
About Hyperfine, Inc. and the Swoop® Portable MR Imaging® System
Hyperfine, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYPR) is the groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the Swoop® system—the first FDA-cleared, portable, ultra-low-field, magnetic resonance brain imaging system capable of providing imaging at multiple points of care. The Swoop® system received initial U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance in 2020 as a portable magnetic resonance brain imaging device for producing images that display the internal structure of the head where a full diagnostic examination is not clinically practical. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in determining a diagnosis. The Swoop® system has been approved for brain imaging in several countries, including Canada and Australia, has UKCA certification in the United Kingdom, CE certification in the European Union, and is also available in New Zealand.
The mission of Hyperfine, Inc. is to revolutionize patient care globally through transformational, accessible, clinically relevant diagnostic imaging and data solutions. Founded by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg in a technology-based incubator called 4Catalyzer, Hyperfine, Inc. scientists, engineers, and physicists developed the Swoop® system out of a passion for redefining brain imaging methodology and how clinicians can apply accessible diagnostic imaging to patient care. Traditionally, access to costly, stationary, conventional MRI technology can be inconvenient or not available when needed most. With the portable, ultra-low-field Swoop® system, Hyperfine, Inc. is redefining the neuroimaging workflow by bringing brain imaging to the patient’s bedside. For more information, visit hyperfine.io.
Hyperfine, Swoop, and Portable MR Imaging are registered trademarks of Hyperfine, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results of Hyperfine, Inc. (the "Company”) may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, expectations about the Company’s financial and operating results, including the Company’s expected revenue for the first quarter of 2024, the Company’s goals and commercial plans, the Company’s Alzheimer’s feasibility study, the benefits of the Company’s products and services, and the Company’s future performance and its ability to implement its strategy. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside of the Company’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the success, cost and timing of the Company’s product development and commercialization activities, including the degree that the Swoop® system is accepted and used by healthcare professionals; the inability to maintain the listing of the Company’s Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; the Company’s inability to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the inability of the Company to raise financing in the future; the inability of the Company to obtain and maintain regulatory clearance or approval for its products, and any related restrictions and limitations of any cleared or approved product; the inability of the Company to identify, in-license or acquire additional technology; the inability of the Company to maintain its existing or future license, manufacturing, supply and distribution agreements and to obtain adequate supply of its products; the inability of the Company to compete with other companies currently marketing or engaged in the development of products and services that the Company is currently marketing or developing; the size and growth potential of the markets for the Company’s products and services, and its ability to serve those markets, either alone or in partnership with others; the pricing of the Company’s products and services and reimbursement for medical procedures conducted using the Company’s products and services; the Company’s inability to successfully complete and generate positive data from the ACTION PMR study, the HOPE PMR study, and the Alzheimer’s feasibility study; the Company’s estimates regarding expenses, revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; the Company’s financial performance; and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those under “Risk Factors” therein. The Company cautions readers that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive and that readers should not place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Investor Contact
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| HYPERFINE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 75,183 | $ | 117,472 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 621 | 771 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, less allowance of | 3,189 | 2,103 | ||||||
| Unbilled receivables | 942 | 454 | ||||||
| Inventory | 6,582 | 4,622 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,391 | 3,194 | ||||||
| Due from related parties | — | 48 | ||||||
| Total current assets | $ | 88,908 | $ | 128,664 | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | 2,999 | 3,248 | ||||||
| Other long term assets | 2,292 | 2,139 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 94,199 | $ | 134,051 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,214 | $ | 678 | ||||
| Deferred grant funding | 621 | 771 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,453 | 1,378 | ||||||
| Due to related parties | 61 | — | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 5,419 | 5,976 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | $ | 8,768 | $ | 8,803 | ||||
| Long term deferred revenue | 968 | 1,526 | ||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 64 | — | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 9,800 | $ | 10,329 | ||||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||||
| Class A Common stock, $.0001 par value; 600,000,000 shares authorized; 56,840,949 and 55,622,488 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| Class B Common stock, $.0001 par value; 27,000,000 shares authorized; 15,055,288 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022 | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 338,114 | 333,199 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (253,722 | ) | (209,484 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | $ | 84,399 | $ | 123,722 | ||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 94,199 | $ | 134,051 | ||||
| HYPERFINE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Sales | ||||||||||||||||
| Device | $ | 2,076 | $ | 941 | $ | 8,746 | $ | 5,246 | ||||||||
| Service | 610 | 483 | 2,286 | 1,568 | ||||||||||||
| Total sales | $ | 2,686 | $ | 1,424 | $ | 11,032 | $ | 6,814 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | ||||||||||||||||
| Device | $ | 1,142 | $ | 720 | $ | 4,463 | $ | 4,231 | ||||||||
| Service | 510 | 404 | 1,812 | 1,676 | ||||||||||||
| Total cost of sales | $ | 1,652 | $ | 1,124 | $ | 6,275 | $ | 5,907 | ||||||||
| Gross margin | 1,034 | 300 | 4,757 | 907 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | $ | 5,962 | $ | 5,219 | $ | 22,493 | $ | 28,156 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 4,173 | 5,836 | 20,276 | 32,406 | ||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 2,528 | 2,874 | 10,103 | 14,219 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 12,663 | 13,929 | 52,872 | 74,781 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | $ | (11,629 | ) | $ | (13,629 | ) | $ | (48,115 | ) | $ | (73,874 | ) | ||||
| Interest income | $ | 922 | $ | 558 | $ | 3,842 | $ | 761 | ||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 23 | 12 | 35 | (51 | ) | |||||||||||
| Loss before provision for income taxes | $ | (10,684 | ) | $ | (13,059 | ) | $ | (44,238 | ) | $ | (73,164 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Net loss and comprehensive loss | $ | (10,684 | ) | $ | (13,059 | ) | $ | (44,238 | ) | $ | (73,164 | ) | ||||
| Net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.62 | ) | $ | (1.04 | ) | ||||
| Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | 71,724,900 | 70,588,368 | 71,316,424 | 70,449,191 | ||||||||||||
| HYPERFINE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (10,684 | ) | $ | (13,059 | ) | $ | (44,238 | ) | $ | (73,164 | ) | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 263 | 261 | 1,054 | 1,015 | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 1,288 | 1,793 | 4,741 | 10,652 | ||||||||||||
| Write-off of equipment | 176 | — | 224 | — | ||||||||||||
| Other | — | 85 | 25 | 91 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities | — | |||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (752 | ) | 599 | (1,086 | ) | (1,550 | ) | |||||||||
| Unbilled receivables | (260 | ) | 1,021 | (488 | ) | (363 | ) | |||||||||
| Inventory | 285 | (620 | ) | (2,209 | ) | (312 | ) | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 486 | (1,398 | ) | 1,496 | (1,837 | ) | ||||||||||
| Due from related parties | — | (48 | ) | 48 | (34 | ) | ||||||||||
| Prepaid inventory | (693 | ) | (281 | ) | (412 | ) | (281 | ) | ||||||||
| Other long term assets | (362 | ) | (694 | ) | (220 | ) | (632 | ) | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | 304 | (48 | ) | 533 | (1,570 | ) | ||||||||||
| Deferred grant funding | 73 | (488 | ) | (123 | ) | (1,891 | ) | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | (119 | ) | 566 | (483 | ) | 1,664 | ||||||||||
| Due to related parties | 13 | (61 | ) | 61 | (1,981 | ) | ||||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 34 | (2,973 | ) | (742 | ) | (2,146 | ) | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, net | 10 | — | 10 | — | ||||||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (9,938 | ) | $ | (15,345 | ) | $ | (41,809 | ) | $ | (72,339 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (258 | ) | (158 | ) | (804 | ) | (585 | ) | ||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (258 | ) | $ | (158 | ) | $ | (804 | ) | $ | (585 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 28 | 5 | 174 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | $ | 28 | $ | 5 | $ | 174 | $ | 7 | ||||||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (10,168 | ) | (15,498 | ) | (42,439 | ) | (72,917 | ) | ||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 85,972 | 133,741 | 118,243 | 191,160 | ||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 75,804 | $ | 118,243 | $ | 75,804 | $ | 118,243 | ||||||||
| Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported in the balance sheets | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 75,183 | $ | 117,472 | $ | 75,183 | $ | 117,472 | ||||||||
| Restricted cash | 621 | 771 | 621 | 771 | ||||||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 75,804 | $ | 118,243 | $ | 75,804 | $ | 118,243 | ||||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash received from exchange of research and development tax credits | $ | 519 | $ | — | $ | 519 | $ | 131 | ||||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of noncash information: | ||||||||||||||||
| Write-off of notes receivable | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 90 | ||||||||
| Noncash acquisition of fixed assets | $ | (51 | ) | $ | — | $ | 3 | $ | — | |||||||
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