NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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NovaBay Pharmaceuticals reported a 69% revenue growth in Q3 2022, driven by robust DERMAdoctor product sales and increased demand for Avenova Spray units. The total net product revenue reached $3.8 million, with significant contributions from various product lines. Despite growth, gross margin dropped to 62% due to a higher mix of lower-margin products. The net loss for the quarter was $5.8 million, reflecting increased expenses linked to the acquisition and warrant adjustments. The company ended Q3 with $3.9 million in cash and plans to expand DERMAdoctor sales internationally.

Positive

• Revenue increased by 69% from $2.3 million to $3.8 million in Q3 2022.
• Achieved highest DERMAdoctor sales since acquisition.
• Gross margin at 62% despite a higher product mix of lower margin goods.
• Lower sales and marketing expenses at $1.8 million compared to $2.1 million last year.

Negative

• Net loss attributable to common stockholders increased to $5.8 million, up from $2.3 million in Q3 2021.
• Gross margin declined from 69% in Q3 2021 to 62% in Q3 2022.
• Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $7.5 million at year-end 2021 to $3.9 million by September 30, 2022.

• Product revenue growth of 69% resulting from diversified revenue streams, including DERMAdoctor products in the third quarter of 2022
• DERMAdoctor^® skincare product sales at highest level since the acquisition a year ago
• Achieved continued online Avenova^® Spray unit growth
• Optimized digital marketing programs drove higher sales on lower expenses

Conference call begins at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today

EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NovaBay^® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: NBY) reports financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and provides a business update. Financial results for the first nine months of 2022 include DERMAdoctor, which NovaBay acquired on November 5, 2021.

“Revenues grew an impressive 69% as we benefitted from the DERMAdoctor acquisition and our expanded product portfolio. Highlights of the quarter include the most DERMAdoctor product sales since the acquisition and continued year-over-year growth in online Avenova Spray unit sales. Avenova companion products and our branded wound care products also made solid contributions to revenue during the quarter,” said Justin Hall, NovaBay CEO. “Notably, we achieved this growth while optimizing our digital marketing programs, with lower sales and marketing spend over the prior year even with the additional expenses to promote DERMAdoctor products.

“We are excited about our prospects going forward,” he added. “The initiatives we put in place earlier this year are gaining traction and we received a significant order for DERMAdoctor products from a major U.S. retailer. Additionally, we expect to benefit from growing DERMAdoctor online sales in international markets, in particular in China as our digital marketing programs get underway in that country.”

Third Quarter Financial Results

Net product revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was $3.8 million, an increase of 69% from $2.3 million for the prior-year period, and included $2.2 million of Avenova-branded product sales, $1.3 million of DERMAdoctor product sales, and $0.3 million of PhaseOne^® branded wound care product sales.

Gross margin on net product revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was 62%, compared with 69% for the third quarter of 2021, with the decrease primarily due to higher sales of lower margin DERMAdoctor and wound care products.

Sales and marketing expenses were $1.8 million for the third quarter of 2022, compared with $2.1 million for the third quarter of 2021. The third quarter of 2022 included lower Avenova digital advertising and related consulting expenses, which were partially offset by sales and marketing expenses incurred for DERMAdoctor products. General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were $1.0 million, compared with $1.8 million for the third quarter of 2021, and included $0.2 million in DERMAdoctor G&A expenses and $0.1 million from the amortization of intangibles related to the DERMAdoctor acquisition, offset by lower variable compensation expenses. Research and development (R&D) expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were $41 thousand, compared with $10 thousand for the prior-year period.

Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were $2.8 million, compared with $3.8 million for the third quarter of 2021.

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, non-cash loss on the modification of common stock warrants was $1.9 million, non-cash gain on changes in fair value of warrant liability was $2.4 million, non-cash retained earnings reduction due to adjustment to the Series B preferred stock conversion price was $5.7 million, and other expense was $171 thousand–each related to the warrant reprice transaction completed in September 2022 (the “2022 Warrant Reprice Transaction”). There were no comparable items for the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the third quarter of 2022 was $5.8 million, or $0.10 per share, compared with a net loss attributable to common stockholders for the third quarter of 2021 of $2.3 million, or $0.05 per share.

Nine Month Financial Results

Net product revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $10.7 million, an increase of 53% from $7.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Gross margin on net product revenue for the first nine months of 2022 was 56%, compared with 69% for the first nine months of 2021.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, sales and marketing expenses decreased slightly and G&A expenses increased 12%, both compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2021. R&D expenses were $108 thousand for the first nine months of 2022, versus $36 thousand for the prior-year period.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, non-cash loss on the modification of common stock warrants was $1.9 million, non-cash retained earnings reduction due to adjustment to the Series B preferred stock conversion price was $5.7 million, and other expense was $178 thousand–each related to the 2022 Warrant Reprice Transaction. For the same period, non-cash gain on changes in fair value of warrant liability was $4.5 million, which was related to both the 2022 Warrant Reprice Transaction and the November 2021 Warrants, and non-cash gain on changes in fair value of contingent liability was $219 thousand, which was related to the DERMAdoctor acquisition.

The net loss attributable to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $8.1 million, or $0.15 per share, compared with a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 of $5.7 million, or $0.13 per share.

NovaBay had cash and cash equivalents of $3.9 million as of September 30, 2022, compared with $7.5 million as of December 31, 2021. The Company received approximately $2.1 million in gross proceeds from the 2022 Warrant Reprice Transaction completed in September 2022.

Conference Call

NovaBay management will host an investment community conference call today beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss the Company’s financial and operational results and answer questions. Participants can pre-register for the conference call here. Callers who pre-register will be given a conference passcode and unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

Stockholders and other interested parties may also participate in the conference call by dialing 866-777-2509 from within the U.S. or 412-317-5413 from outside the U.S., and requesting the NovaBay Pharmaceuticals call.

A live webcast of the call will be available at https://investors.novabay.com/events/ and will be archived for 90 days. A replay of the call will be available beginning two hours after the call ends through December 5, 2022 by dialing 877-344-7529 from within the U.S., 855-669-9658 from Canada or 412-317-0088 from outside the U.S. and Canada, and entering the conference identification number 1836583.

About NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and sells scientifically created and clinically proven eyecare and skincare products. NovaBay’s leading product, Avenova^® Antimicrobial Lid & Lash Solution, is often prescribed by eyecare professionals for blepharitis and dry-eye disease and is also available directly to eyecare consumers through online distribution channels such as Amazon. DERMAdoctor^® offers more than 30 OTC dermatologist-developed skincare products through the DERMAdoctor website, well-known traditional and digital beauty retailers, and international distributors. NovaBay also manufactures and sells effective, yet gentle and non-irritating wound care products. The PhaseOne^® brand is distributed through commercial partners in the U.S. for professional use only, and the NeutroPhase^® brand is distributed in China by Pioneer Pharma (Hong Kong) Company Ltd.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains information about management's view of the Company's future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historic or current facts. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates, projections and beliefs. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our business strategies, commercial progress, current and potential future product offerings, the continuing integration of DERMAdoctor, expanded access to our products, and any future revenue, and the timing of such revenue, that may result from selling these products, as well as generally the Company’s expected future financial results. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or achievements to be materially different and adverse from those expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the integration of DERMAdoctor’s business with the Company’s business, the size of the potential market for our products, the Company’s products not being able to penetrate one or more targeted markets, the Company’s ability to regain compliance with the continued listing standards of the NYSE American, the expected timing of, our ability to complete, and impact of the reverse stock split (as recently approved by the Company’s stockholders), the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and revenues (or the execution on capital raise opportunities such as the previously disclosed, pending private placement to sell Series C Preferred Stock and related series of warrants) not being sufficient to meet the Company’s cash needs. Other risks relating to NovaBay’s business, including risks that could cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements in this press release, are detailed in NovaBay’s latest Form 10-K/Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, especially under the heading “Risk Factors.” The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of this date, and NovaBay disclaims any intent or obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement except as required by law.

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Avenova Purchasing Information
For NovaBay Avenova purchasing information:
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NOVABAY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands except par value amounts)
		September 30,				December 31,
		2022				2021
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	3,868			$	7,504
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts ($8 at September 30, 2022 and $0 at December 31, 2021)			2,133				1,668
Inventory, net of allowance for excess and obsolete inventory and lower of cost or estimated net realizable value adjustments ($455 and $641 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)			4,068				3,220
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			544				778
Total current assets			10,613				13,170
Operating lease right-of-use assets			1,937				411
Property and equipment, net			217				193
Goodwill			4,528				4,528
Other intangible assets, net			4,928				5,200
Other assets			153				476
TOTAL ASSETS		$	22,376			$	23,978
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	1,097			$	1,045
Accrued liabilities			2,168				2,092
Line of credit			—				105
Operating lease liabilities			445				200
Total current liabilities			3,710				3,442
Operating lease liabilities non-current			1,713				246
Warrant liability			2,827				9,558
Contingent earnout liability			342				561
Total liabilities			8,592				13,807
Commitments & contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; 12 and 14 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively			570				680
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 150,000 and 100,000 shares authorized, 64,988 and 47,766 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively			650				478
Additional paid-in capital			162,510				150,900
Accumulated deficit			(149,946	)			(141,887	)
Total stockholders' equity			13,784				10,171
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	22,376			$	23,978

NOVABAY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands except per share data)
		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
Sales:
Product revenue, net		$	3,816			$	2,259			$	10,743			$	7,012
Other revenue, net			10				6				18				19
Total sales, net			3,826				2,265				10,761				7,031
Product cost of goods sold			1,451				712				4,735				2,194
Gross profit			2,375				1,553				6,026				4,837
Operating expenses:
Research and development			41				10				108				36
Sales and marketing			1,835				2,061				5,860				5,942
General and administrative			956				1,771				5,049				4,527
Total operating expenses			2,832				3,842				11,017				10,505
Operating loss			(457	)			(2,289	)			(4,991	)			(5,668	)
Non-cash loss on modification of common stock warrants			(1,922	)			—				(1,922	)			—
Non-cash gain on changes in fair value of warrant liabilities			2,414				—				4,470				—
Non-cash gain on changes in fair value of contingent liability			—				—				219				—
Other (expense) income, net			(171	)			—				(178	)			2
Loss before provision for income taxes			(136	)			(2,289	)			(2,402	)			(5,666	)
Provision for income taxes			—				—				—				—
Net loss and comprehensive loss		$	(136	)		$	(2,289	)		$	(2,402	)		$	(5,666	)
Less: Retained earnings reduction due to adjustment to Series B Preferred Stock conversion price			5,657				—				5,657				—
Net loss attributable to common stockholders		$	(5,793	)		$	(2,289	)		$	(8,059	)		$	(5,666	)
Net loss per share (basic and diluted)		$	(0.10	)		$	(0.05	)		$	(0.15	)		$	(0.13	)
Weighted-average shares of common stock used in computing net loss per share (basic and diluted)			56,133				44,921				53,007				43,100

 

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NovaBay Contact

Justin Hall

Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel

510-899-8800

jhall@novabay.com

Investor Contact

LHA Investor Relations

Jody Cain

310-691-7100

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FAQ

What were NovaBay's financial results for Q3 2022?

NovaBay reported a 69% increase in revenue to $3.8 million for Q3 2022, with a net loss of $5.8 million.

How did the DERMAdoctor acquisition impact NovaBay's revenue?

The DERMAdoctor acquisition significantly contributed to a 69% growth in revenue, achieving record sales since the acquisition.

What is the outlook for NovaBay after the Q3 2022 results?

NovaBay anticipates continued growth, especially in DERMAdoctor online sales, particularly in international markets like China.

What was the gross margin for NovaBay in Q3 2022?

The gross margin for Q3 2022 was 62%, down from 69% in the same period last year.

What were NovaBay's cash reserves as of September 30, 2022?

The company had cash and cash equivalents of $3.9 million as of September 30, 2022.