Singular Genomics Reports Recent Highlights and Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Singular Genomics Systems (Nasdaq: OMIC) reported Q2 2024 financial results and recent highlights. The company recognized revenue of $0.7 million, shipped 2 G4 systems, and advanced development of the G4X Spatial Sequencer. Key financial metrics include:

- Gross profit: -$0.2 million
- Operating expenses: $22.6 million
- Net loss: $21.3 million (-$8.57 per share)
- Cash, equivalents, and short-term investments: $133.2 million

The company launched a Spatial Sequencing Technology Access Services program and opened a Spatial Research Grant award program. Singular Genomics also amended a long-term lease obligation, reducing obligations by approximately $50 million.

Positive

• Advanced development of G4X Spatial Sequencer, preparing for early access in late 2024
• Launched Spatial Sequencing Technology Access Services program
• Received over 50 applications for Spatial Research Grant award program
• Reduced long-term lease obligations by approximately $50 million
• Increased margins on consumable sales

Negative

• Revenue of only $0.7 million in Q2 2024
• Negative gross profit of $0.2 million
• Net loss of $21.3 million
• Loss per share increased to $8.57 from $10.58 in Q2 2023
• Discounts on G4 instrument sales impacting gross margin

Insights

Financial Analyst

Singular Genomics' Q2 2024 results paint a mixed picture. Revenue of $0.7 million is modest, primarily from consumables and one instrument placement. The negative gross profit of $0.2 million is concerning, attributed to discounts and support costs. However, operating expenses decreased to $22.6 million from $27.5 million year-over-year, showing some cost control efforts.

The net loss of $21.3 million ($8.57 per share) improved from $25.6 million last year, but remains substantial. With $133.2 million in cash and investments, the company has a runway to continue operations, but must accelerate revenue growth to achieve profitability. The amended lease obligation, reducing long-term commitments by $50 million, is a positive step towards financial efficiency.

Medical Research Analyst

The development of the G4X Spatial Sequencer represents a significant advancement in genomic technology. The commencement of Spatial Sequencing Technology Access Services with a focus on immuno-oncology is particularly noteworthy, as it addresses a critical need in cancer research. The high interest in the Spatial Research Grant program, with over 50 applications from renowned institutions, indicates strong market demand for spatial sequencing capabilities.

However, with only 2 G4 systems shipped in Q2, adoption seems slow. The planned early access to G4X in late 2024 could potentially accelerate market penetration. The company's strategy of offering technology access services before full product launch is shrewd, allowing for real-world validation and refinement of their platform while generating early revenue and market interest.

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Singular Genomics Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMIC), a company leveraging novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) and spatial multiomics technologies to empower researchers and clinicians, today highlighted recent corporate achievements and reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“It was another busy and productive quarter for our team as we progressed development of the G4X Spatial Sequencer while supporting our G4 customers,” said Drew Spaventa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Singular Genomics. “The early interest in our Spatial Technology Access Services is an encouraging sign that the unique capabilities and higher sample throughput of the G4X will serve an unmet need in the market.”

G4X Spatial Sequencer Updates

• Advanced G4X platform development, and are preparing for early access in late 2024
• Commenced Spatial Sequencing Technology Access Services program with an initial focus on the V1 immuno-oncology panel
• Opened a Spatial Research Grant award program and received over 50 applications from globally renowned institutions interested in spatial sequencing for various applications
  

Recent Financial and Operational Highlights

• Recognized revenue of $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2024
• Shipped 2 G4 systems in the second quarter of 2024
• Amended a long-term lease obligation, right sizing the company’s facilities footprint and reducing long-term lease obligations by approximately $50 million
  

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.7 million, predominantly made up of $0.4 million from revenue recognized on consumables sales and $0.3 million from revenue recognized on one capital purchase instrument placement during the quarter. Revenue from the other instrument shipment occurring during the second quarter is expected to be generated over time as the customer purchases consumables.

Gross profit was negative $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to negative $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2023. Gross margin was negative due to discounts on G4 instrument sales, the company’s use of the reagent rental and other non-capital purchase models, and higher costs associated with the support of system placements, partially offset by higher margins on increased consumable sales.

Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $22.6 million, compared to $27.5 million for the second quarter of 2023. Operating expenses included non-cash stock-based compensation of $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2024, and $2.8 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $21.3 million, or a loss of $8.57 per common share, compared to $25.6 million, or a loss of $10.58 per common share, in the second quarter of 2023.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, as of June 30, 2024 totaled $133.2 million.

Webcast and Conference Call Details

Singular Genomics’ management team will host a conference call today, August 13, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing 1-888-506-0062 for domestic callers or 1-973-528-0011 for international callers and using conference ID 661035 approximately five minutes prior to the start time. A live and archived webcast of the event will be available at investor.singulargenomics.com in the Presentations & Events section.

About Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.

Singular Genomics is a life science technology company that develops next-generation sequencing and multiomics technologies. The commercially available G4^® Sequencing Platform is a powerful, highly versatile benchtop genomic sequencer designed to produce fast and accurate results. In addition, the company is currently developing the G4X™ Spatial Sequencer, which will leverage Singular’s proprietary sequencing technology, applying it as an in situ readout for transcriptomics, proteomics and fluorescent H&E in tissue, with spatial context and on the same platform as the G4. Singular Genomics’ mission is to empower researchers and clinicians to advance science and medicine. Visit www.singulargenomics.com for more information.

Forward-looking Statements

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Investor Contact
Philip Trip Taylor
Gilmartin Group
ir@singulargenomics.com  

Media Contact
Matt Browning
pr@singulargenomics.com

Singular Genomics Systems, Inc. Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenue	$	737			$	505			$	1,180			$	1,368
Cost of revenue		915				597				1,776				1,404
Gross margin		(178	)			(92	)			(596	)			(36	)
Operating expenses:
Research and development		10,728				12,624				22,222				24,854
Selling, general and administrative		11,898				14,887				26,834				28,091
Total operating expenses		22,626				27,511				49,056				52,945
Loss from operations		(22,804	)			(27,603	)			(49,652	)			(52,981	)
Other income (expense):
Interest income		1,836				2,295				3,944				4,299
Interest expense		(286	)			(270	)			(570	)			(529	)
Total other income		1,550				2,025				3,374				3,770
Net loss	$	(21,254	)		$	(25,578	)		$	(46,278	)		$	(49,211	)
Net loss per share:
Basic and diluted net loss per share	$	(8.57	)		$	(10.58	)		$	(18.72	)		$	(20.44	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share		2,480,665				2,417,001				2,472,353				2,407,276

Singular Genomics Systems, Inc. Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share and par value amounts)
		June 30,				December 31,
		2024				2023
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	30,115			$	16,233
Short-term investments			103,089				157,708
Accounts receivable			440				565
Inventory, net			12,442				13,572
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			2,609				4,150
Total current assets			148,695				192,228
Right-of-use lease assets			56,381				57,797
Property and equipment, net			13,249				13,692
Restricted cash			600				600
Other noncurrent assets			1,078				1,150
Total assets		$	220,003			$	265,467
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	1,498			$	2,587
Accrued expenses			4,049				6,079
Lease liabilities, current			7,065				7,764
Other current liabilities			4,335				1,857
Total current liabilities			16,947				18,287
Lease liabilities, noncurrent			58,370				58,623
Long-term debt, net of issuance costs			6,355				8,901
Other noncurrent liabilities			624				650
Total liabilities			82,296				86,461
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Series A common stock equivalent convertible preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 7,000 shares authorized, 2,500 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023			-				-
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized, 2,491,619 and 2,460,772 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively			-				7
Additional paid-in capital			521,654				516,439
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain			(74	)			155
Accumulated deficit			(383,873	)			(337,595	)
Total stockholders’ equity			137,707				179,006
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	220,003			$	265,467

FAQ

What was Singular Genomics' (OMIC) revenue for Q2 2024?

Singular Genomics (OMIC) reported revenue of $0.7 million for Q2 2024, primarily consisting of $0.4 million from consumables sales and $0.3 million from one capital purchase instrument placement.

How many G4 systems did Singular Genomics (OMIC) ship in Q2 2024?

Singular Genomics (OMIC) shipped 2 G4 systems in the second quarter of 2024.

What was Singular Genomics' (OMIC) net loss for Q2 2024?

Singular Genomics (OMIC) reported a net loss of $21.3 million, or a loss of $8.57 per common share, for Q2 2024.

What is the G4X Spatial Sequencer that Singular Genomics (OMIC) is developing?

The G4X Spatial Sequencer is a new platform being developed by Singular Genomics (OMIC) for spatial sequencing applications. The company is preparing for early access to this platform in late 2024.