Nephros Announces Preliminary Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 and Revenue Guidance for 2022

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Nephros, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEPH) has announced record preliminary net revenue of $10.4 million for fiscal year 2021, marking a 21% increase year-over-year. The fourth quarter also showed strong performance with $2.8 million in revenue, an 18% year-over-year increase. Looking ahead, the company projects 2022 revenue guidance between $13.0 million and $13.5 million, indicating 25-30% growth. With approximately $7 million in cash, Nephros is well-positioned for growth. Full results will be detailed on February 23, 2022.

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• Record fiscal 2021 net revenue of $10.4 million, a 21% increase year-over-year.
• Fourth quarter revenue of $2.8 million, representing an 18% increase year-over-year.
• 2022 revenue guidance of $13.0 million to $13.5 million, indicating projected growth of 25-30%.

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• None.

Anticipates Record Full-Year Net Revenue of $10.4 Million, a 21% Year-Over-Year Increase and Fourth Quarter Revenue of $2.8 Million, an 18% Year-Over-Year Increase;
Provides 2022 Guidance of $13.0 Million to $13.5 Million in Annual Revenue

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Nephros, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEPH), a leading water technology company providing filtration and pathogen detection solutions to the medical and commercial markets, today announced preliminary results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Net revenue for 2021 is expected to be $10.4 million, the highest in the company’s history and a 21% increase over 2020. Net revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 is expected to be $2.8 million, an 18% increase over the quarter ended December 31, 2020.

“We are entering 2022 from our strongest position ever,” said Andy Astor, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our revenue in fiscal 2021 was the best in the company’s history, slightly exceeding our pre-pandemic revenue.  We anticipate significant growth in all of our business segments and will issue a letter to stockholders later this week with additional detail on our expectations for 2022.”

Mr. Astor continued, “We are also pleased to reinstate our practice of providing revenue guidance, as we promised to do. We anticipate 2022 revenue to be in the range of $13.0 million to $13.5 million, representing revenue growth of 25–30% over 2021. Also, to better conform to standard business practices, we will no longer issue preliminary results announcements such as this press release. Except in unusual circumstances, we will instead continue to provide standard summary quarterly and fiscal year financial press releases along with our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-Q and 10-K.”

Nephros ended the fourth quarter with approximately $7 million in cash on a consolidated basis.

The company will announce its fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 results on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, after market close and host a conference call that same day at 4:30 PM ET.

About Nephros

Nephros, Inc. is a company committed to improving the human relationship with water through leading, accessible technology. We provide innovative filtration and pathogen detection as part of an integrated approach to water safety that combines science, solutions, and support services. Nephros products serve the needs of customers within the healthcare and commercial markets, offering both proactive and emergency responses for water management. For more information about Nephros, please visit www.nephros.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding Nephros’s expected revenue for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2021, expected future revenue growth and the timing of such growth, and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements that may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty in clinical outcomes, potential delays in the regulatory approval process, changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, the availability of capital when needed, dependence on third-party manufacturers and researchers, regulatory reforms, uncertainties in litigation or investigative proceedings, and the availability of financing. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in Nephros’s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Nephros does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release.

Investor Relations Contacts:
Kirin Smith, President
PCG Advisory, Inc.
(646) 823-8656
ksmith@pcgadvisory.com

Andy Astor, CEO
Nephros, Inc.
(201) 345-0824
andy@nephros.com

FAQ

What is Nephros' projected revenue for 2022?

Nephros projects 2022 revenue will be between $13.0 million and $13.5 million.

What were the fourth quarter earnings for Nephros in 2021?

Nephros reported fourth quarter revenue of $2.8 million, an 18% increase from the previous year.

How did Nephros perform financially in 2021?

Nephros achieved record net revenue of $10.4 million in 2021, a 21% increase compared to 2020.

When will Nephros announce its full-year results for 2021?

Nephros will announce its fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 results on February 23, 2022.