MediWound Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Company Update

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MediWound (MDWD) reported Q2 2024 financial results and provided a company update. Key highlights include:

1. Completed construction of new NexoBrid® manufacturing facility, increasing capacity sixfold.

2. Secured €16.25 million EIC funding to expand EscharEx® development for diabetic foot ulcers.

3. Raised $25 million in strategic investment led by Mölnlycke Health Care.

4. Q2 revenue increased to $5.1 million, up from $4.8 million in Q2 2023.

5. Net loss of $6.3 million in Q2 2024, compared to net profit of $0.9 million in Q2 2023.

6. Cash position of $29.7 million as of June 30, 2024.

7. NexoBrid U.S. launch gaining momentum with 70+ burn centers submitting to P&T committees.

8. EscharEx Phase III study for venous leg ulcers to begin in H2 2024.

Positive

• Completed construction of new NexoBrid manufacturing facility, increasing capacity sixfold
• Secured €16.25 million EIC funding for EscharEx development in diabetic foot ulcers
• Raised $25 million in strategic investment led by Mölnlycke Health Care
• Q2 revenue increased to $5.1 million, up from $4.8 million in Q2 2023
• NexoBrid U.S. launch gaining momentum with 70+ burn centers submitting to P&T committees
• Positive results from NexoBrid Expanded Access Protocol (NEXT) study
• EscharEx Phase III study for venous leg ulcers to begin in H2 2024

Negative

• Net loss of $6.3 million in Q2 2024, compared to net profit of $0.9 million in Q2 2023
• Gross profit decreased to $0.4 million (9% of revenue) in Q2 2024, down from $1.1 million (24% of revenue) in Q2 2023
• Operating loss increased to $4.5 million in Q2 2024, compared to $4.0 million in Q2 2023
• Cash position decreased to $29.7 million as of June 30, 2024, from $42.1 million at the end of 2023

Financial Analyst

MediWound's Q2 2024 results show mixed signals. While revenue increased by 6.25% year-over-year to $5.1 million, gross profit margin declined significantly from 24% to 9%. This drop is concerning and warrants close monitoring. The company's net loss widened to $6.3 million, primarily due to warrant revaluation expenses.

However, there are positive developments: NexoBrid's U.S. launch is gaining traction, with 40+ burn centers approved and ordering the product. The completion of a new manufacturing facility should support future growth. The $25 million strategic investment led by Mölnlycke Health Care and €16.25 million EIC funding for EscharEx development significantly strengthen MediWound's financial position and growth prospects.

Medical Research Analyst

The expansion of EscharEx into diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is a significant development. DFUs represent a larger market than venous leg ulcers, potentially expanding EscharEx's addressable market substantially. The €16.25 million EIC funding accelerates this opportunity by four years, which could be a game-changer for MediWound.

NexoBrid's positive results from the U.S. Expanded Access Protocol, aligning with Phase III studies, reinforce its efficacy and safety profile. The expected FDA approval for pediatric indication in Q3 2024 could further boost its market potential. These developments, coupled with the new manufacturing facility, position MediWound strongly in the enzymatic debridement space.

Completed Construction of New NexoBrid^® Manufacturing Facility

€16.25 Million EIC Funding Expedites EscharEx^® Development for Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Significantly Expanding the Addressable Market; Phase III Study for Venous Leg Ulcers to Begin in H2 2024

$25 Million Strategic Investment Led by Mölnlycke Health Care

Conference Call Today, August 14 at 8:30am Eastern Time

YAVNE, Israel, Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediWound Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDWD), the global leader in next-generation enzymatic therapeutics for tissue repair, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, and provided a corporate update.

“This has been another strong quarter for MediWound as we continue to successfully execute our strategic plan,” said Ofer Gonen, Chief Executive Officer of MediWound. “We have completed construction of our new GMP-compliant, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for NexoBrid^® addressing the growing global demand for this product. We are well on track to achieving our two remaining key goals: accelerating NexoBrid's revenue growth and initiating the Phase III clinical trial for EscharEx.

In addition to these strategic milestones, we secured €16.25 million in funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to expand EscharEx’s indications to include diabetic foot ulcers, significantly increasing the product’s total addressable market. Furthermore, we raised $25 million in financing led by Mölnlycke Health Care, an industry leader, demonstrating confidence in our technology and further strengthening our financial position.”

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights, Recent Developments and Upcoming Milestones:

NexoBrid

• Construction of our new, state-of-the-art GMP-compliant manufacturing facility is complete. Commissioning will begin soon, aiming for full operational capacity in 2025. This expansion will increase manufacturing capacity sixfold.
• U.S. launch by Vericel continues to build momentum. Approximately 70 burn centers have completed submissions to Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committees, with 40+ centers already obtaining approval, and nearly all of those placing initial product orders. Vericel reported a notable increase in hospital orders and the number of patients treated, driving a revenue growth of 76% over prior quarter.
• Results from the U.S. NexoBrid Expanded Access Protocol (NEXT) were positive and aligned with the findings from Phase III studies. Conducted at 29 burn centers across the U.S. with 239 patients enrolled, and designed to ensure continuous availability until commercialization, NEXT reaffirmed NexoBrid's proven safety and efficacy in eschar removal, significantly reducing the need for surgical procedures in burn patients.
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the pediatric indication is expected in the third quarter of 2024.

EscharEx

• Phase III study of EscharEx for treating venous leg ulcers (VLUs) is scheduled to start in the second half of 2024, as planned.
• €16.25 million in funding from the EIC will accelerate the clinical development of EscharEx for treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). This will expedite MediWound's DFU program, and its associated revenue projections by four years. DFUs are more prevalent than VLUs, with a higher percentage of them requiring debridement. Preparations for the DFU Phase II/III study are currently underway.
• Results of EscharEx Phase II ChronEx study were published in THE LANCET’s eClinicalMedicine journal. EscharEx outperformed non-surgical SOC in debridement and promotion of healthy granulation tissue.
  

Corporate Developments

• Secured $25 million in a strategic private investment in public equity with several new and existing investors. Mölnlycke Health Care, a global leader in innovative wound care solutions, led the PIPE and has entered into a collaboration agreement with MediWound.
• Company included in the Russell 3000® Index, as part of the 2024 Russell indexes annual reconstitution.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

• Revenue: Revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $5.1 million, up from $4.8 million in the same period of 2023. The increase is primarily attributed to revenue from Vericel.
• Gross Profit: Gross profit for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.4 million, representing 9% of total revenue, compared to $1.1 million, representing 24% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in gross margin is mainly due to changes in the revenue mix and nonrecurring production costs.
• Expenditures:
  • Research and Development: R&D expenses for the second quarter of 2024 were $1.9 million, compared to $2.0 million in the same period of 2023.        
  • Selling, General, and Administrative: SG&A expenses for the second quarter of 2024 were $3.0 million, compared to $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2023.

• Operating Results: Operating loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $4.5 million, compared to an operating loss of $4.0 million in the second quarter of 2023.
• Net Profit (Loss): Net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $6.3 million, or $0.68 per share, compared to a net profit of $0.9 million, or $0.10 per share, in the second quarter of 2023. This change is primarily due to financial expenses driven by the revaluation of warrants.
• Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2024 was a loss of $3.4 million, compared to a loss of $3.0 million in the same period of 2023.

Year-to-Date 2024 Financial Highlights

• Revenue: Total revenues for the first half of 2024 were $10.0 million, up from $8.6 million in the first half of 2023. The increase is mainly attributed to revenue from Vericel and new contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
• Gross Profit: Gross profit for the first half of 2024 was $1.1 million, or 11% of total revenue, compared to $2.0 million, or 23% of total revenue, in the first half of 2023.
• Expenditures:
  • Research and Development: R&D expenses for the first half of 2024 were $3.4 million, compared to $4.1 million in the first half of 2023. This decrease is primarily due to the completion of the EscharEx Phase II study.
  • Selling, General, and Administrative: SG&A expenses for the first half of 2024 were $5.9 million, down from $6.2 million in the first half of 2023.
• Operating Results: Operating loss for the first half of 2024 was $8.2 million, compared to an operating loss of $8.4 million in the same period of 2023.

• Net Loss: Net loss for the first half of 2024 was $16.0 million, or $1.73 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.8 million, or $0.32 per share, in the first half of 2023. The increase in net loss is primarily attributable to financial expenses from the revaluation of warrants, which amounted to $8 million, driven by a 53% increase in the Company’s share price.
• Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2024 was a loss of $6.2 million, compared to a loss of $6.4 million in the first half of 2023.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and deposits totaling $29.7 million, compared to $42.1 million as of December 31, 2023. In the first half of 2024, the Company received $0.6 million from the exercise of Series A warrants. The Company utilized $12.9 million to fund its activities in the first half of 2024, including $4.3 million allocated to CAPEX primarily for facility scale-up.
On July 15, the Company successfully raised $25 million through a PIPE offering. Following the PIPE, the issued and outstanding shares of NIS 0.07 par value were 10,786,423.

Conference Call

MediWound management will host a conference call for investors on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions. Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 1-833-630-1956 (in the U.S.), 1-80-921-2373 (Israel), or 1-412-317-1837 (outside the U.S. & Israel). The call will be available via webcast by clicking HERE or on the Events & Presentations page of Company’s website.

A replay of the call will be available on the Company’s website at www.mediwound.com.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

To supplement consolidated financial statements prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS, the Company has provided a supplementary non-IFRS measure to consider in evaluating the Company’s performance. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA, which it defines as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment, one-time expenses, restructuring and share-based compensation expenses.

Although Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with IFRS, we believe the non-IFRS financial measures we present provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our operating results primarily because they exclude certain non-cash charges or items that we do not believe are reflective of our ongoing operating results when budgeting, planning and forecasting and determining compensation, and when assessing the performance of our business with our senior management.

However, investors should not consider these measures in isolation or as substitutes for operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure for determining the Company’s operating performance or liquidity that is calculated in accordance with IFRS. In addition, because Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated in accordance with IFRS, it may not necessarily be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. The non-IFRS measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the IFRS results in the tables below.

About MediWound

MediWound Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDWD) is the global leader in next-generation enzymatic therapeutics focused on non-surgical tissue repair. The Company specializes in the development, production and commercialization of rapid and effective biologics that improve existing standards of care and patient experiences, while reducing costs and unnecessary surgeries.

MediWound’s first drug, NexoBrid^®, is an FDA-approved orphan biologic for eschar removal in severe burns that can replace surgical interventions and minimize associated costs and complications. Utilizing the same core biotherapeutic enzymatic platform technology, MediWound has developed a strong R&D pipeline including the Company’s lead drug under development, EscharEx^®. EscharEx is a Phase III-ready biologic for debridement of chronic wounds with significant potential advantages over the $360 million dominant commercially available product and an opportunity to expand the market.

For more information visit www.mediwound.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

MediWound cautions you that all statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release that address activities, events, or developments that we expect, believe, or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for the forward-looking statements contained herein, they are based on current expectations about future events affecting us and are subject to risks, assumptions, uncertainties, and factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.  Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this press release.  These statements are often, but are not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plans,” “expects,” “continues,” “believe,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “target,” “future,” “potential,” “goals” and similar words or phrases, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or similar expressions.
Specifically, this press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the anticipated progress, development, study design, expected data timing, objectives anticipated timelines, expectations and commercial potential of our products and product candidates, including EscharEx^® and NexoBrid^®. Among the factors that may cause results to be materially different from those stated herein are the inherent uncertainties associated with the uncertain, lengthy and expensive nature of the product development process; the timing and conduct of our studies of our products and product candidates, including the timing, progress and results of current and future clinical studies, and our research and development programs; the approval of regulatory submission by the FDA, the European Medicines Agency or by any other regulatory authority, our ability to obtain marketing approval of our products and product candidates in the U.S. or other markets; the clinical utility, potential advantages and timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals of our products and products; our expectations regarding future growth, including our ability to develop new products; risks related to our contracts with BARDA; market acceptance of our products and product candidates; our ability to maintain adequate protection of our intellectual property; competition risks; the need for additional financing; the impact of government laws and regulations and the impact of the current global macroeconomic climate on our ability to source supplies for our operations or our ability or capacity to manufacture, sell and support the use of our products and product candidates in the future.

These and other significant factors are discussed in greater detail in MediWound’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 21, 2024 and Quarterly Reports on Form 6-K and other filings with the SEC from time-to-time. These forward-looking statements reflect MediWound’s current views as of the date hereof and MediWound undertakes, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect a change in their respective views or events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release except as required by law.

 

Contacts:
Hani Luxenburg		Daniel Ferry
Chief Financial Officer		Managing Director, LifeSci Advisors
MediWound Ltd.		617-430-7576
ir@mediwound.com		daniel@lifesciadvisors.com
Media Contact:
Ellie Hanson
FINN Partners for MediWound
ellie.hanson@finnpartners.com
929-588-2008

MediWound, Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position U.S. dollars in thousands
		June 30,					December 31,
		2024		2023			2023
CURRENT ASSTS:
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits		29,215		51,122			41,708
Trade and other receivable		4,888		3,818			5,141
Inventories		3,210		3,113			2,846
Total current assets		37,313		58,053			49,695
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables		238		277			233
Long-term restricted bank deposits		453		-			440
Property, plant and equipment, net		12,308		4,705			9,228
Right of use assets, net		6,852		1,133			6,698
Intangible assets, net		132		198			165
Total non-current assets		19,983		6,313			16,764
Total assets		57,296		64,366			66,459
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term liabilities		1,496		1,961			1,410
Warrants, net		14,902		9,683			7,296
Trade payables and accrued expenses		2,745		3,531			5,528
Other payables		3,468		2,817			3,891
Total current liabilities		22,611		17,992			18,125
:NON- CURRENT LIABILITIES
Liabilities in respect of IIA grants		8,009		7,806			7,677
Liabilities in respect of TEVA		1,962		2,529			2,256
Lease liability		6,355		677			6,350
Severance pay liability, net		490		433			456
Total non-current liabilities		16,816		11,445			16,739
Shareholders' equity		17,869		34,929			31,595
Total liabilities & shareholder equity		57,296		64,366			66,459

MediWound, Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income or Loss U.S. dollars in thousands (except of share and per share data)
			Six months ended				Three months ended				Year ended
			June 30,				June 30,				December 31,
			2024		2023		2024		2023		2023
Total Revenues			10,027		8,572		5,063		4,773		18,686
Cost of revenues			8,973		6,609		4,616		3,636		15,108
Gross profit			1,054		1,963		447		1,137		3,578
Research and development			3,368		4,126		1,898		2,024		7,467
Selling and Marketing			2,403		2,438		1,224		1,332		4,844
General and administrative			3,501		3,770		1,809		1,788		6,768
Other Income			-		-		-		-		(211)
Total operating expenses			9,272		10,334		4,931		5,144		18,868
Operating loss			(8,218)		(8,371)		(4,484)		(4,007)		(15,290)
Financial income (expenses), net			(7,794)		5,611		(1,823)		4,935		8,759
Taxes on income			(22)		(17)		2		(12)		(185)
Net profit (loss)			(16,034)		(2,777)		(6,305)		916		(6,716)
Foreign currency translation adjustments			10		(9)		2		-		(13)
Total comprehensive profit (loss)			(16,024)		(2,786)		(6,303)		916		(6,729)
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Net profit (loss) per share			(1.73)		(0.32)		(0.68)		0.1		(0.75)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares			9,256,862		8,803,065		9,279,370		9,208,902		9,013,144

MediWound, Ltd.  Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows U.S. dollars in thousands
		Six months ended				Three months ended				Year Ended
		June 30,				June 30,				December 31,
		2024		2023		2024		2023		2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net profit (loss)		(16,034)		(2,777)		(6,305)		916		(6,716)
Adjustments to reconcile net profit (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustments to profit and loss items:
Depreciation and amortization		725		618		357		315		1,303
Share-based compensation		1,270		1,331		758		712		1,940
Revaluation of warrants accounted at fair value		8,007		(5,923)		1,927		(4,990)		(8,310)
Revaluation of liabilities in respect of IIA grants		470		492		237		233		427
Revaluation of liabilities in respect of TEVA		206		241		99		119		468
Financing income and exchange differences of lease liability		17		(22)		(11)		(9)		257
Increase in severance liability, net		48		67		13		(10)		83
Other income		-		-		-		-		(211)
Financial income, net		(918)		(1,005)		(405)		(759)		(2,231)
Un-realized foreign currency loss		78		466		11		120		189
		9,903		(3,735)		2,986		(4,269)		(6,085)
Changes in asset and liability items:
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables		753		6,115		876		(707)		5,658
Decrease (increase) in inventories		(345)		(1,162)		103		(579)		(906)
Decrease (increase) in other receivables		(574)		122		(459)		435		(894)
Increase (decrease) in trade payables and accrued expenses		(1,900)		(1,636)		(530)		312		(594)
Decrease in other payables		(34)		(1,526)		(294)		(1,359)		(928)
		(2,100)		1,913		(304)		(1,898)		2,336
Net cash used in operating activities		(8,231)		(4,599)		(3,623)		(5,251)		(10,465)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows U.S. dollars in thousands
	Six months ended				Three months ended				Year Ended
	June 30,				June 30,				December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2023
Cash Flows from Investment Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(4,275)		(2,570)		(3,016)		(1,065)		(6,464)
Interest received	1,127		879		522		577		1,947
Proceeds from (investment in) short term bank deposits, net	4,209		(31,830)		5,339		(25,590)		(29,804)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,061		(33,521)		2,845		(26,078)		(34,321)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of lease liabilities	(458)		(334)		(214)		(157)		(778)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	610		(*)		111		(*)		-
Proceeds from issuance of shares and warrants, net	-		24,909		-		(248)		24,909
Repayments of IIA grants, net	(120)		(310)		-		-		(380)
Repayment of liabilities in respect of TEVA	(834)		(417)		-		-		(834)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(802)		23,848		(103)		(405)		22,917
Exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalent balances	(104)		(457)		(15)		(120)		(160)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(8,076)		(14,729)		(896)		(31,854)		(22,029)
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	11,866		33,895		4,686		51,020		33,895
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	3,790		19,166		3,790		19,166		11,866

MediWound Ltd. Adjusted EBITDA U.S. dollars in thousands
	Six months ended				Three months ended				Year Ended
	June 30,				June 30,				December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2023
Net profit (loss)	(16,034)		(2,777)		(6,305)		916		(6,716)
Adjustments:
Financial income (expenses), net	(7,794)		5,611		(1,823)		4,935		8,759
Other Income, net	-		-		-		-		211
Taxes on income	(22)		(17)		2		(12)		(185)
Depreciation and amortization	(725)		(618)		(357)		(315)		(1,303)
Share-based compensation expenses	(1,270)		(1,331)		(758)		(712)		(1,940)
Total adjustments	(9,811)		3,645		(2,936)		3,896		5,542
Adjusted EBITDA	(6,223)		(6,422)		(3,369)		(2,980)		(12,258)

FAQ

What was MediWound's (MDWD) revenue for Q2 2024?

MediWound's revenue for Q2 2024 was $5.1 million, an increase from $4.8 million in Q2 2023.

How much funding did MediWound (MDWD) secure from the European Innovation Council?

MediWound secured €16.25 million in funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to accelerate the clinical development of EscharEx for treating diabetic foot ulcers.

When is MediWound (MDWD) planning to start the Phase III study of EscharEx for venous leg ulcers?

MediWound is scheduled to start the Phase III study of EscharEx for treating venous leg ulcers (VLUs) in the second half of 2024.

What was MediWound's (MDWD) net income/loss for Q2 2024?

MediWound reported a net loss of $6.3 million, or $0.68 per share, for Q2 2024, compared to a net profit of $0.9 million, or $0.10 per share, in Q2 2023.

How much strategic investment did MediWound (MDWD) raise in July 2024?

MediWound raised $25 million in a strategic private investment in public equity (PIPE) led by Mölnlycke Health Care in July 2024.