SomaLogic Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

SomaLogic (NASDAQ: SLGC) reported a strong third quarter 2022, with revenues reaching $41.7 million, up 108.6% year-over-year. Core life sciences revenue was $20.5 million, marking a 45.4% sequential growth. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $93 to $98 million, aided by $21.2 million in licensing royalties. Despite operational expenses growing, SomaLogic is on track to reduce costs by $75 million through 2023, maintaining a robust cash position of $566.3 million.

Positive

• Revenue increased by 108.6% year-over-year to $41.7 million.
• Core life sciences revenue grew by 45.4% sequentially.
• New full-year revenue guidance raised to $93 to $98 million.
• Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at $566.3 million.

Negative

• Net loss widened to $32.9 million for the quarter.
• Adjusted EBITDA loss increased to $31.9 million.

• Third quarter 2022 revenue of $41.7 million, bringing year to date revenue to $78.8 million.
• Core life science revenue of $20.5 million, representing an increase of 2.9% year-over-year and 45.4% compared to the last quarter.
• On track to reduce operational expenses by $75 million through 2023.
• Raising 2022 full year revenue guidance to a range of $93 to $98 million, taking into account the $21.2 million in licensing royalty revenue recognized in the third quarter.
• Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $566.3 million as of September 30, 2022.
  

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SomaLogic (NASDAQ: SLGC), a leader in AI data-driven proteomics technology, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

“I’m proud to share a strong third quarter result with over 45% sequential growth in our core life sciences revenue, driven by our expanding customer base and reach into biopharma. We are pleased to have added more than 50 new customers to our platform over the past twelve months,” said Roy Smythe, M.D., SomaLogic’s Chief Executive Officer. “We remain committed to the growth of our core life sciences business and will continue to invest strategically in our global commercial organization to ensure we are well positioned to capitalize on the immense opportunities now and ahead in proteomics. At the same time, we are being judicious with our spend and protecting our strong balance sheet by focusing resources on key life science opportunities that will have the highest impact going forward.”

Recent Strategic Highlights

• Announced Troy Cox, former CEO of Foundation Medicine, appointed to Executive Board Chair role.
• Announced strategic acquisition of Palamedrix, a San Diego based leader in DNA nanotechnology, to develop the next-generation SomaScan® Assay.
• Recognized substantial one-time royalty revenue from SomaLogic technology licensee, New England Biolabs.

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

• Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $41.7 million, an 108.6% increase from $20.0 million in the corresponding period of 2021. Revenue included $20.5 million in core life sciences revenue and one-time licensing royalties of $21.2 million.
• Gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was 72.0% compared to 56.1% for the corresponding period of 2021. The increase was primarily driven by the licensing royalty revenue at 100% margin.
• Research and development expenses grew by $3.8 million, and selling, general and administrative expenses grew by $30.6 million in the three-months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the corresponding period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to investments to enable our growth acceleration initiatives.
• Net loss was $32.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, or a loss of $0.18 per share, as compared to a loss of $41.4 million, or $0.30 per share, in the corresponding period of 2021.
• Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $31.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $18.0 million in the corresponding period of 2021.
• Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $566.3 million as of September 30, 2022

2022 Financial Guidance

• SomaLogic now expects revenue for the full year 2022 to be in the range of $93 to $98 million.

Webcast and Conference Call Details

SomaLogic will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Monday, November 14, 2022 to discuss its third quarter 2022 financial results. Those interested in listening to the conference call should register online using this link. A replay of the webcast will be available at https://investors.somalogic.com/.

About SomaLogic

SomaLogic (Nasdaq: SLGC) seeks to deliver precise, meaningful, and actionable health-management information that empowers individuals worldwide to continuously optimize their personal health and wellness throughout their lives. This essential information, to be provided through a global network of partners and users, is derived from SomaLogic’s personalized measurement of important changes in an individual’s proteins over time. For more information, visit www.somalogic.com and follow @somalogic on Twitter.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We present non-GAAP financial measures in order to assist readers of our condensed consolidated financial statements in understanding the core operating results used by management to evaluate and run the business, as well as, for financial planning purposes. Our non-GAAP financial measure, Adjusted EBITDA, provides an additional tool for investors to use in comparing our financial performance over multiple periods.

Adjusted EBITDA is a key performance measure that our management uses to assess its operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA facilitates internal comparisons of our operating performance on a more consistent basis, and we use this measure for business planning, forecasting, and decision-making. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA enhances an investor’s understanding of our financial performance as it is useful in assessing our operating performance from period-to-period by excluding certain items that we believe are not representative of our core business.

Our Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate this measure in the same manner. Adjusted EBITDA is not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation of, or as an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. When evaluating our performance, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, including net loss.

Forward Looking Statements Disclaimer

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues, projections, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “continue,” “will likely result,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “pursue,” “target” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including factors which are beyond SomaLogic’s control. You should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those factors described under Part I, Item 1A – “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and SomaLogic assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. The Company will not and does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

Investor Contact

Lauren Glaser
lglaser@somalogic.com

Marissa Bych
Gilmartin Group LLC
marissa@gilmartinir.com

Media Contact

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ecostales@somalogic.com

SomaLogic, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
Unaudited
(in thousands, except share data)
	Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2022				2021				2022				2021
Revenue
Assay services revenue	$	17,574			$	17,499			$	47,305			$	48,308
Product revenue		1,051				75				2,218				730
Collaboration revenue		763				763				2,288				2,288
Other revenue		22,325				1,655				27,026				7,306
Total revenue		41,713				19,992				78,837				58,632
Operating expenses
Cost of assay services revenue		11,264				8,737				29,215				22,548
Cost of product revenue		406				33				1,184				452
Research and development		19,419				15,596				50,855				32,304
Selling, general and administrative		51,236				20,632				118,863				48,274
Total operating expenses		82,325				44,998				200,117				103,578
Loss from operations		(40,612	)			(25,006	)			(121,280	)			(44,946	)
Other (expense) income
Interest income and other, net		2,417				55				3,456				126
Interest expense		—				(2	)			—				(1,324	)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities		3,371				(8,111	)			30,547				(8,111	)
Change in fair value of earn-out liability		1,260				(5,662	)			26,749				(5,662	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net		—				(2,693	)			—				(4,323	)
Total other income (expense)		7,048				(16,413	)			60,752				(19,294	)
Net loss before income tax benefit	$	(33,564	)		$	(41,419	)		$	(60,528	)		$	(64,240	)
Income tax benefit		622				—				622				—
Net loss	$	(32,942	)		$	(41,419	)		$	(59,906	)		$	(64,240	)
Other comprehensive loss
Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	$	(13	)		$	(15	)		$	(874	)		$	(7	)
Foreign currency translation loss		(14	)			(4	)			(28	)			(3	)
Total other comprehensive loss		(27	)			(19	)			(902	)			(10	)
Comprehensive loss	$	(32,969	)		$	(41,438	)		$	(60,808	)		$	(64,250	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$	(0.18	)		$	(0.30	)		$	(0.33	)		$	(0.53	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted		184,407,874				137,176,228				183,209,213				122,268,443

SomaLogic, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited
(in thousands, except share data)
	September 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	380,374			$	439,488
Investments		185,963				218,218
Accounts receivable, net		25,050				17,074
Inventory		18,499				11,213
Deferred costs of services		1,217				462
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		10,157				5,097
Total current assets		621,260				691,552
Non-current inventory		3,810				4,085
Accounts receivable, net of current portion		10,383				—
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $17,416 and $15,244 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively		19,910				9,557
Other long-term assets		5,716				908
Intangible assets		16,700				—
Goodwill		10,465				—
Total assets	$	688,244			$	706,102
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	20,295			$	15,089
Accrued liabilities		16,324				11,109
Deferred revenue		3,611				3,021
Other current liabilities		2,445				66
Total current liabilities		42,675				29,285
Warrant liabilities		4,635				35,181
Earn-out liability		136				26,885
Deferred revenue, net of current portion		32,015				2,364
Other long-term liabilities		6,113				363
Total liabilities		85,574				94,078
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021		—				—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 600,000,000 shares authorized; 187,495,940 and 181,552,241 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively		19				18
Additional paid-in capital		1,162,444				1,110,991
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(974	)			(72	)
Accumulated deficit		(558,819	)			(498,913	)
Total stockholders’ equity		602,670				612,024
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	688,244			$	706,102

SomaLogic, Inc.
Reconciliation of net loss in accordance with GAAP to non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
	Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)	2022				2021				2022				2021
GAAP net loss	$	(32,942	)		$	(41,419	)		$	(59,906	)		$	(64,240	)
Non-GAAP EBITDA adjustments to net income:
Interest income and other, net		(2,417	)			(55	)			(3,456	)			(126	)
Interest expense		—				2				—				1,324
Income tax benefit		(622	)			—				(622	)			—
Depreciation and amortization		1,172				532				2,890				1,909
EBITDA		(34,809	)			(40,940	)			(61,094	)			(61,133	)
Other non-GAAP adjustments:
Loss on extinguishment debt, net(1)		—				2,693				—				4,323
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities(2)		(3,371	)			8,111				(30,547	)			8,111
Change in fair value of earn-out liability(3)		(1,260	)			5,662				(26,749	)			5,662
One-time non-cash stock-based compensation(4)		—				6,461				—				6,461
Stock compensation expense related to equity award modifications(5)		7,538				—				7,793				700
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(31,902	)		$	(18,013	)		$	(110,597	)		$	(35,876	)

(1) Represents the $5.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt as a result of the repayment of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement in April 2021, the $2.7 million loss on extinguishment of debt as a result of the conversion of the convertible debt in July 2021, and offset by the $3.6 million gain on extinguishment of debt as a result of the forgiveness of the PPP loan in June 2021.
(2) Represents fair value adjustments to warrant liabilities.
(3) Represents fair value adjustments to earn-out liability.
(4) Represents a one-time non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $6.5 million related to the sale of stock and vested options by an employee to an economic interest holder in excess of fair value.
(5) Represents stock-based compensation expense related to accelerated vesting for terminated executives.

FAQ

What are SomaLogic's revenue figures for Q3 2022?

SomaLogic reported revenue of $41.7 million for Q3 2022.

How much did SomaLogic's core life sciences revenue grow?

Core life sciences revenue grew by 2.9% year-over-year and 45.4% sequentially.

What is SomaLogic's full-year 2022 revenue guidance?

SomaLogic raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $93 to $98 million.

What was SomaLogic's net loss in Q3 2022?

SomaLogic reported a net loss of $32.9 million for Q3 2022.

How much cash does SomaLogic have as of September 30, 2022?

As of September 30, 2022, SomaLogic had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $566.3 million.