Senseonics Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (SENS) reported strong financial results for Q4 2023, with revenue of $8.0 million, a 44% increase from the previous year. Full-year revenue reached $22.4 million, a 37% growth compared to 2022. The company completed the ENHANCE pivotal trial for the 365-day Eversense system, with an FDA regulatory filing expected soon. Medicare expanded access to the Eversense E3 CGM System, and Brian Hansen was appointed President of CGM at Ascensia Diabetes Care.

Positive

• Revenue growth of 44% in Q4 2023 compared to the prior year period.
• Full-year revenue increased by 37% in 2023 compared to 2022.
• Completion of the ENHANCE pivotal trial for the 365-day Eversense system.
• Medicare expanded access to the Eversense E3 CGM System.
• Appointment of Brian Hansen as President of CGM at Ascensia Diabetes Care.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The reported revenue growth of 44% in the fourth quarter and 37% for the full year is a strong indicator of Senseonics' market traction and the increasing adoption of their CGM systems. This performance exceeds typical industry growth rates for medical devices, suggesting that the company is gaining market share. The additional draw on the loan facility indicates a strategic move to bolster the company's financial position, potentially to support increased marketing efforts or further research and development. Investors should note the company's proactive approach to financial management, but also remain aware of the increased debt load and its implications for future financial flexibility.

Medical Research Analyst

The completion of the ENHANCE pivotal trial and the upcoming FDA regulatory filing for the 365-day Eversense system represent significant milestones in the company's product pipeline. The potential for a year-long CGM system could revolutionize diabetes management and provide a competitive edge in the market. However, the timeline for approval and the system's eventual market penetration are key variables that could affect the company's performance. The expanded Medicare coverage is also a positive development, likely to increase the patient base eligible for Eversense and, in turn, drive sales growth.

Market Research Analyst

The appointment of Brian Hansen as President of CGM at Ascensia Diabetes Care could signal a strategic refocusing on the commercial execution of the Eversense product line. His direct reporting to the PHC Group may streamline operations and enhance market responsiveness. The partnership dynamics between Senseonics, Ascensia and PHC Group could be pivotal in determining the success of Eversense's commercial strategy. Stakeholders should monitor how these changes affect market penetration, especially in competitive markets like North America and Europe.

GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: SENS), a medical technology company focused on the development and manufacturing of long-term, implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people with diabetes, today reported financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Recent Highlights & Accomplishments:

• Generated revenue of $8.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing growth of 44% compared to the prior year period and revenue of $22.4 million in the full year 2023, representing growth of 37% compared to 2022
• Brian Hansen appointed President of CGM at Ascensia Diabetes Care, leading the newly created independent business unit and its dedicated resources and reporting directly to PHC Group, to strengthen Eversense commercial execution
• Medicare expanded access to the Eversense E3 CGM System through implementation of Local Coverage Determinations by three Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) providing coverage for implantable CGM for basal only patients
• Completed the ENHANCE pivotal trial in preparation of the FDA regulatory filing for the 365-day Eversense system expected to be filed in the coming weeks
• Drew an additional $10.0 million on the loan facility with Hercules Capital, Inc. further strengthening the balance sheet

“2023 was a successful year across the business for Senseonics. We completed the ENHANCE clinical trial and data analysis to support the imminent FDA submission for our 365-day system, secured expanded Eversense coverage from UnitedHealthcare and Medicare, and strengthened our balance sheet to provide additional financial flexibility to continue executing our business plan,” said Tim Goodnow, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Senseonics. “We are excited about Ascensia’s appointment of Brian Hansen, an industry veteran in the diabetes space with a successful track record of commercializing advanced technologies, who we believe can lead the acceleration of adoption of Eversense. We believe the robust Eversense product innovation cycle, including expected approvals of the iCGM designation for the 180-day product and the 365-day product and the anticipated commercial launch of the 365-day product in Q4, will offer substantial additional benefits to diabetes patients and positions Senseonics for its next phase of growth.”

Fourth Quarter 2023 Results:

Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $8.0 million compared to $5.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. U.S. revenue was $6.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $3.6 million in the prior year period, and revenue outside the U.S. was $1.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $2.0 million in the prior year period.

Fourth quarter 2023 gross profit of $1.1 million increased from $0.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by an increase in revenue as volumes increased.

Fourth quarter 2023 sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses decreased by $0.5 million year-over-year, to $7.3 million. The reduction was the result of efforts to manage other general and administrative costs across the organization.

Fourth quarter 2023 research and development expenses decreased by $0.9 million year-over-year, to $10.7 million. The decrease was primarily due to the completion of the ENHANCE pivotal trial.

Net loss was $17.2 million, or $0.03 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to net income of $11.6 million, or $0.02 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2022. Net income decreased by $28.8 million due to the accounting for embedded derivatives, fair value adjustments and the exchange of a portion of the 2025 notes.

Full Year 2023 Results:

Total revenue for 2023 was $22.4 million compared to $16.4 million in 2022. U.S. revenue was $14.1 million in 2023 compared to $7.5 million in the prior year, and revenue outside the U.S. was $8.3 million in 2023 compared to $8.9 million in the prior year period.

Gross profit for 2023 was $3.1 million, an increase from $2.7 million in 2022. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by an increase to revenue as volumes increased.

Sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses for 2023 decreased by $1.7 million year-over-year, to $29.9 million. The reduction was the result of efforts to manage other general and administrative costs across the organization.

Research and development expenses for 2023 increased by $9.0 million year-over-year, to $48.8 million. The increase was primarily due to investments in our product pipeline for development and clinical trials of next generation technologies.

Net loss was $60.4 million, or $0.11 per share, in 2023 compared to net income of $142.1 million, or $0.30 per share, in 2022. Net income decreased by $202.5 million due to the accounting for embedded derivatives, fair value adjustments and the exchange of a portion of the 2025 notes.

Cash, cash equivalents, short and long-term investments were $109.4 million and outstanding indebtedness was $46.1 million as of December 31, 2023.

First Half 2024 Financial Outlook

Senseonics expects first half of 2024 global net revenue to be nearly $10 million, representing growth of approximately 16% compared to the first half of 2023. Senseonics plans to provide its full year 2024 financial outlook in the second quarter following a comprehensive analysis of the current commercial dynamics by the new leadership at the Ascensia Diabetes Care CGM business unit and an updated view on product approval and launch timing and expectations.

Conference Call and Webcast Information:

Company management will host a conference call at 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) today, February 29, 2024, to discuss these financial results and recent business developments. This conference call can be accessed live by telephone or through Senseonics' website.

Live Teleconference Information: Dial in number: 888-317-6003 Entry Number: 3711982 International dial in: 412-317-6061

Live Webcast Information: Visit http://www.senseonics.com and select the "Investor Relations" section

A replay of the call can be accessed on Senseonics' website http://www.senseonics.com under "Investor Relations."

About Senseonics

Senseonics Holdings, Inc. ("Senseonics") is a medical technology company focused on the development and manufacturing of glucose monitoring products designed to transform lives in the global diabetes community with differentiated, long-term implantable glucose management technology. Senseonics' CGM systems, Eversense®, Eversense® XL and Eversense® E3 include a small sensor inserted completely under the skin that communicates with a smart transmitter worn over the sensor. The glucose data are automatically sent every 5 minutes to a mobile app on the user's smartphone.

Forward Looking Statements

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Senseonics, including the revenue projections under "First Half 2024 Financial Outlook," statements about the changes in leadership within the Ascensia’s CGM business unit, potential strengthened Eversense® commercial execution, statements regarding increasing patient access and patient and provider adoption, statements regarding Senseonics’ product pipeline, expected regulatory approvals and timing of the potential commercial launch of the 365-day product, statements regarding strengthening the Eversense® brand, and other statements containing the words "believe," “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “projects,” “will,” “planned,” and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: uncertainties inherent in the execution of Ascensia’s independent business unit for the commercialization of Eversense® E3 CGM system and other commercial initiatives, uncertainties in insurer, regulatory and administrative processes and decisions, uncertainties inherent in the development and registration of new technology, uncertainties relating to the current economic environment and such other factors as are set forth in the risk factors detailed in Senseonics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 and Senseonics’ other filings with the SEC under the heading “Risk Factors.” In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Senseonics’ views as of the date hereof. Senseonics anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Senseonics’ views to change. However, while Senseonics may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Senseonics specifically disclaims any obligation to do so except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Senseonics’ views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.

Senseonics Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except for share and per share data)
		December 31,
		2023				2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	75,709			$	35,793
Short term investments, net			33,747				108,222
Accounts receivable, net			808				127
Accounts receivable, net - related parties			3,724				2,324
Inventory, net			8,776				7,306
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			7,266				7,428
Total current assets			130,030				161,200
Deposits and other assets			7,006				3,108
Long term investments, net			—				12,253
Property and equipment, net			1,184				1,112
Total assets		$	138,220			$	177,673
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	4,568			$	419
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			11,744				14,616
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities, related parties			945				837
Note payable, current portion, net			—				15,579
Derivative liability, current portion			—				20
Total current liabilities			17,257				31,471
Long-term debt and notes payables, net			41,195				56,383
Derivative liabilities			102				52,050
Other liabilities			6,214				2,689
Total liabilities			64,768				142,593
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred stock and additional paid-in-capital, subject to possible redemption: $0.001 par value per share; 12,000 shares and 12,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022			37,656				37,656
Total temporary equity			37,656				37,656
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 900,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022; 530,364,237 shares and 479,637,138 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022			530				480
Additional paid-in capital			904,535				806,488
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(11	)			(678	)
Accumulated deficit			(869,258	)			(808,866	)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)			35,796				(2,576	)
Total liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders’ equity (deficit)		$	138,220			$	177,673

Senseonics Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income
(in thousands, except for share and per share data)
		Years Ended
		December 31,
		2023				2022
Revenue, net		$	1,655			$	656
Revenue, net - related parties			20,735				15,733
Total revenue			22,390				16,389
Cost of sales			19,299				13,663
Gross profit			3,091				2,726
Expenses:
Research and development expenses			48,752				39,719
Selling, general and administrative expenses			29,942				31,634
Operating loss			(75,603	)			(68,627	)
Other income (expense), net:
Interest income			5,362				1,824
Gain (Loss) on fair value adjustment of option			—				43,745
Exchange related gain, net			14,109				—
Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt and option			—				(101	)
Interest expense			(11,110	)			(18,703	)
Gain (Loss) on change in fair value of derivatives			6,648				184,221
Impairment cost			—				(138	)
Other income (expense)			202				(102	)
Total other income, net			15,211				210,746
Net (Loss) Income			(60,392	)			142,119
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities			667				(466	)
Total other comprehensive gain (loss)			667				(466	)
Total comprehensive (loss) income		$	(59,725	)		$	141,653
Basic net (loss) income per common share		$	(0.11	)		$	0.30
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding			567,974,492				467,952,475
Diluted net loss per common share		$	(0.11	)		$	(0.11	)
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding			567,974,492				618,205,605

 

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Investor Contact

Philip Taylor

Gilmartin Group

415-937-5406

Investors@senseonics.com

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FAQ

What was Senseonics Holdings, Inc.'s revenue in Q4 2023?

Senseonics reported revenue of $8.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

What was the revenue growth percentage in Q4 2023 compared to the previous year?

The revenue growth in Q4 2023 was 44% compared to the prior year period.

What was Senseonics Holdings, Inc.'s full-year revenue in 2023?

Senseonics reported revenue of $22.4 million in the full year 2023.

What was the revenue growth percentage in 2023 compared to 2022?

The revenue growth in 2023 was 37% compared to 2022.

What trial did Senseonics Holdings, Inc. complete in preparation for an FDA regulatory filing?

Senseonics completed the ENHANCE pivotal trial for the 365-day Eversense system.

Who was appointed as President of CGM at Ascensia Diabetes Care?

Brian Hansen was appointed President of CGM at Ascensia Diabetes Care.