Rapid Micro Biosystems Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results and Provides Full Year 2023 Guidance
Rapid Micro Biosystems (Nasdaq: RPID) reported fourth quarter 2022 commercial revenue of $4.4 million, down from $5.2 million in Q4 2021. For full year 2022, total revenue was $17.1 million, a decline from $23.2 million in 2021. However, the recurring commercial revenue reached $11.0 million, a significant growth of 40%. The company forecasted 2023 revenue of at least $22.0 million, reflecting an approximate 30% increase. Notably, they maintained $138.4 million in cash with no debt. The net loss for Q4 2022 was $16.4 million, worsening from $14.6 million in Q4 2021.
- Recurring commercial revenue for 2022 grew by 40% to $11.0 million.
- Full year 2023 revenue guidance of at least $22.0 million represents approximately 30% growth.
- Cash, cash equivalents, and investments total $138.4 million with no debt.
- Fourth quarter 2022 commercial revenue decreased to $4.4 million from $5.2 million in Q4 2021.
- Full year 2022 total revenue declined to $17.1 million from $23.2 million in 2021.
- Net loss for Q4 2022 increased to $16.4 million, compared to $14.6 million in Q4 2021.
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Reports full year 2022 commercial revenue of
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Provides full year 2023 commercial revenue guidance of at least
LOWELL, Mass., March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPID) (the “Company”), an innovative life sciences technology company providing mission critical automation solutions to facilitate the efficient manufacturing and fast, safe release of healthcare products, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.
Recent Highlights
- Fourth quarter commercial revenue (combined product and service) of
$4.4 million - Fourth quarter recurring commercial revenue (combined consumables and service contracts) of
$2.9 million , representing growth of28% from the prior year period - Increased cumulative customer systems to 125 placed systems and 103 validated systems
- Sold 3 millionth consumable on a cumulative basis
- Launched innovative RMBNucleus™ Mold Alarm software for the Growth Direct® system
- Cash, cash equivalents and investments of
$138.4 million on December 31, 2022
“While 2022 was a challenging year, we’re pleased that our fourth quarter results were in line with or slightly better than our guidance. As we move forward in 2023, our highest priority remains accelerating Growth Direct system placements,” said Robert Spignesi, President and CEO. “We are encouraged with the progress we have made to improve execution and will continue to advance the other key elements of our growth strategy including driving margin improvement, investing in new product development to further differentiate the Growth Direct platform and prudently managing our cash.”
Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
- Total commercial revenue was
$4.4 million in Q4 2022, compared to$4.9 million in Q4 2021. - Product revenue (combined systems and consumables) was
$2.8 million in Q4 2022, compared to$2.9 million in Q4 2021. Higher consumables revenue, which grew by22% , was offset by lower systems revenue due to one less system placement in Q4 2022. - Service revenue was
$1.5 million in Q4 2022, compared to$2.0 million in Q4 2021. Higher revenue from service contracts, which grew by41% , was offset by lower validation revenue in Q4 2022. - Recurring commercial revenue was
$2.9 million in Q4 2022, compared to$2.3 million in Q4 2021, representing growth of28% . - Non-commercial revenue under the Company’s contract with the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (”BARDA”), which was completed in Q4 2021, was
$0.0 million in Q4 2022, compared to$0.4 million in the prior-year period. - Placed 2 new systems and completed the validation of 3 customer systems in Q4 2022.
Total cost of commercial revenue was
Total operating expenses were
Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
Cash, cash equivalents and investments were
Full Year 2022 Financial Results
Total revenue for the full year was
- Total commercial revenue was
$17.1 million in 2022, compared to$21.6 million in 2021. - Product revenue was
$11.1 million in 2022, compared to$15.5 million in 2021. - Service revenue was
$6.1 million in both 2022 and 2021. - Recurring commercial revenue was
$11.0 million in 2022, compared to$7.8 million in 2021. - Non-commercial revenue under the Company’s contract with BARDA was
$0.0 in 2022, compared to$1.6 million in 2021. - Placed 9 new systems and completed the validation of 19 customer systems in 2022.
Total cost of commercial revenue was
Total operating expenses were
Net loss was
Full Year 2023 Outlook
For the full year 2023, the Company expects commercial revenue of at least
Webcast Details
The Company will host a conference call before the market opens today, March 3, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. The live call is accessible on the Company’s website at investors.rapidmicrobio.com and will be archived and available for replay for one year.
About Rapid Micro Biosystems
Rapid Micro Biosystems is an innovative life sciences technology company providing mission critical automation solutions to facilitate the efficient manufacturing and fast, safe release of healthcare products such as biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and sterile injectables. The Company’s flagship Growth Direct system automates and modernizes the antiquated, manual microbial quality control (“MQC”) testing workflows used in the largest and most complex pharmaceutical manufacturing operations across the globe. The Growth Direct system brings the quality control lab to the manufacturing floor, unlocking the power of MQC automation to deliver the faster results, greater accuracy, increased operational efficiency, better compliance with data integrity regulations, and quicker decision making that customers rely on to ensure safe and consistent supply of important healthcare products. The Company is headquartered and has U.S. manufacturing in Lowell, Massachusetts, with global locations in Lexington, Massachusetts, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. For more information, please visit www.rapidmicrobio.com or follow the Company on Twitter at @rapidmicrobio or on LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s full year 2022 revenue outlook range and expected future revenue and growth; expected placements of Growth Direct systems, anticipated timing of such placements and the impact on the Company’s commercial revenue; the Company's expectations regarding customers capital purchasing decisions and the Company’s sales opportunities; expectations for the RMBNucleus Mold Alarm; the projected cost savings resulting from the Company’s organizational restructuring plan; expectations regarding the Company’s improvements in commercial execution and enhanced sales and marketing processes; the Company's Board of Directors’ review of strategic alternatives; and customer interest in and adoption of the Company's Growth Direct microbial quality control platform.
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RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||||||
| Product revenue | $ | 2,844 | $ | 2,882 | $ | 11,056 | $ | 15,512 | |||||||
| Service revenue | 1,530 | 1,973 | 6,077 | 6,125 | |||||||||||
| Non-commercial revenue | — | 353 | — | 1,595 | |||||||||||
| Total revenue | 4,374 | 5,208 | 17,133 | 23,232 | |||||||||||
| Costs and operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of product revenue | 5,257 | 5,534 | 18,477 | 23,434 | |||||||||||
| Cost of service revenue | 1,718 | 1,925 | 7,196 | 5,922 | |||||||||||
| Cost of non-commercial revenue | — | 335 | — | 1,617 | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 3,403 | 2,855 | 12,866 | 9,781 | |||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 4,124 | 3,355 | 14,994 | 11,815 | |||||||||||
| General and administrative | 7,132 | 5,760 | 26,819 | 17,895 | |||||||||||
| Total costs and operating expenses | 21,634 | 19,764 | 80,352 | 70,464 | |||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (17,260 | ) | (14,556 | ) | (63,219 | ) | (47,232 | ) | |||||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income (expense), net | 831 | (19 | ) | 1,778 | (2,608 | ) | |||||||||
| Change in fair value of preferred stock warrant liability | — | — | — | (19,643 | ) | ||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | (3,100 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | (11 | ) | 4 | 59 | (850 | ) | |||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | 820 | (15 | ) | 1,837 | (26,201 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (16,440 | ) | (14,571 | ) | (61,382 | ) | (73,433 | ) | |||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | 7 | 34 | (576 | ) | 91 | ||||||||||
| Net loss | (16,447 | ) | (14,605 | ) | (60,806 | ) | (73,524 | ) | |||||||
| Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred stock to redemption value | — | — | — | (1,761 | ) | ||||||||||
| Cumulative redeemable convertible preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | (2,747 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders — basic and diluted | $ | (16,447 | ) | $ | (14,605 | ) | $ | (60,806 | ) | $ | (78,032 | ) | |||
| Net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders — basic and diluted | $ | (0.39 | ) | $ | (0.35 | ) | $ | (1.43 | ) | $ | (3.94 | ) | |||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic and diluted | 42,602,447 | 41,858,094 | 42,454,403 | 19,783,539 | |||||||||||
RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
| December 31, | |||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Assets | |||||
| Current assets: | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 27,064 | $ | 178,387 | |
| Short-term investments | 81,584 | 15,110 | |||
| Accounts receivable | 5,369 | 5,005 | |||
| Inventory | 21,187 | 15,671 | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,372 | 3,951 | |||
| Total current assets | 138,576 | 218,124 | |||
| Property and equipment, net | 13,818 | 11,304 | |||
| Right-of-use assets | 7,063 | — | |||
| Long-term investments | 29,790 | 9,966 | |||
| Other long-term assets | 1,119 | 1,491 | |||
| Restricted cash | 284 | 284 | |||
| Total assets | $ | 190,650 | $ | 241,169 | |
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 5,428 | $ | 3,944 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 8,150 | 10,917 | |||
| Deferred revenue | 4,706 | 3,305 | |||
| Lease liabilities, short-term | 766 | — | |||
| Total current liabilities | 19,050 | 18,166 | |||
| Deferred rent, long-term | — | 813 | |||
| Lease liabilities, long-term | 7,202 | — | |||
| Other long-term liabilities | 229 | 1,210 | |||
| Total liabilities | 26,481 | 20,189 | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 164,169 | 220,980 | |||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 190,650 | $ | 241,169 | |
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