Beyond Air® Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Beyond Air (NASDAQ: XAIR) reported its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2024, alongside a corporate update. The company appointed David Webster as Chief Commercial Officer and upgraded their LungFit PH device. The device has been utilized in over 50 hospitals, treating more than 1,100 patients. However, FY 2025 revenue guidance was revised to over $10M, down from $12M-$16M. Cost-cutting measures were implemented, reducing headcount by over 20%, and some R&D projects were paused. Net loss for FY 2024 was $60.2M, compared to $55.8M in FY 2023. The company expects to be cash flow positive by Q4 2026 and has $34.5M in cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2024. A conference call is scheduled for June 24, 4:30 PM ET.
- Appointed David Webster as Chief Commercial Officer to drive commercial operations.
- LungFit PH device saw increased commercial demand, used in over 50 hospitals and treated over 1,100 patients.
- Implemented capital conservation strategies expected to extend cash runway through July 2025.
- Net proceeds of $13.4 million from ATM, $15.8 million in net debt, and $14.6 million from securities sale to partially offset cash burn.
- FY 2025 revenue guidance revised downward to greater than $10M from $12M-$16M.
- Increased net loss for FY 2024 at $60.2M compared to $55.8M in FY 2023.
- Research and development expenses rose to $24.4M in FY 2024 from $16.8M in FY 2023.
- General and administrative expenses increased to $37.3M from $34.7M.
- Study of LungFit® PRO and LungFit® GO programs placed on hold due to strategic prioritization.
Insights
Beyond Air's fiscal year 2024 results present a mixed bag. On the positive side, revenue growth from $0 in FY 2023 to
From a cash flow perspective, Beyond Air is working towards reducing its net cash burn, which was
The clinical progress and milestones for Beyond Air's LungFit PH and Beyond Cancer programs are noteworthy. The pending FDA decision for the cardiac surgery indication and the development of a second-generation LungFit PH system could significantly boost revenue. The ongoing Phase 1a trial for ultra-high concentration nitric oxide therapy, showing immune system activation, is another promising development. However, delays in the LungFit GO device and capital conservation measures could hinder near-term progress in their R&D pipeline.
For retail investors, the company's strategic focus on regulatory milestones and commercial launch of LungFit PH should be monitored closely. If these milestones are met, it could validate the company's technology and open new revenue streams. However, the delay in some R&D projects could slow down longer-term growth prospects.
From a market perspective, Beyond Air is making some strategic moves to bolster its position. The appointment of industry veteran David Webster as Chief Commercial Officer indicates a focused effort to ramp up commercial operations. Expanding the customer base for LungFit PH to over 50 hospitals and treating over 1,100 patients shows growing market acceptance. The revised revenue guidance to greater than
However, the market should also consider the competitive landscape and the company's ability to maintain its growth trajectory amid capital conservation measures. Retail investors should weigh the potential for accelerated revenue growth against the inherent risks of high R&D expenses and the need for successful regulatory approvals.
Appointed industry veteran, David Webster, as new Chief Commercial Officer
Recently upgraded LungFit PH device expands customer base; revenue growth expected to accelerate
each quarter going forward
FY 2025 revenue guidance revised to greater than
Implemented capital conservation strategy to reduce cash burn
Conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET today, June 24th
GARDEN CITY, N.Y., June 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Air, Inc. (NASDAQ: XAIR) (“Beyond Air” or the “Company”), a commercial stage medical device and biopharmaceutical company focused on harnessing the power of endogenous and exogenous nitric oxide (NO) to improve the lives of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses, neurological disorders and solid tumors (through its affiliate Beyond Cancer, Ltd. (“Beyond Cancer”)), today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2024, and provided a corporate update.
“I am proud of the Beyond Air team’s accomplishments throughout our fiscal year (FY) 2024, which positions the Company for growth over the coming year and beyond,” said Steve Lisi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Air. “Throughout the past year, we successfully navigated challenges during the initial soft launch of LungFit PH and emerged with a stronger solution and commercial infrastructure. These improvements have positively impacted our sales pipeline and existing customer engagements, which are expected to be reflected in our topline performance over the coming quarters. Two upcoming milestones that are expected to drive additional revenue growth include the pending FDA decision on the cardiac surgery indication and development of a second generation LungFit PH system.”
“Over the past few months, we implemented a strategy to conserve capital as we continue building momentum around the commercial launch of LungFit PH. This will significantly reduce our quarterly spend going forward. The impacted R&D projects include our VCAP program, which was placed on hold, and our LungFit GO home-based device for NTM and other lung infections, which we are now bringing in-house for design and development, resulting in a modest delay. We continue to target initiation of the next clinical study for the NTM program during calendar year 2026. Separately, our cancer and autism programs are anticipated to be self-funded. Given these adjustments, we expect our operations to be funded through at least July 2025,” stated Mr. Lisi.
Recent Highlights and Upcoming Milestones
- LungFit® PH
- Commercial demand continues to increase for LungFit PH, as evidenced by:
- To date, LungFit PH devices have been used in more than 50 hospitals
- To date, over 1,100 patients have been treated with LungFit PH, accounting for more than 75,000 hours of treatment
- Current customers extend across 10 states in the U.S.
- Appointed David Webster as new Chief Commercial Officer to lead commercial operations
- FDA decision expected in the fourth quarter of CY 2024 for the pending PMA supplement for cardiac surgery
- Awaiting updates on timing for CE Mark for LungFit PH in Europe
- Updated revenue guidance to greater than
$10 million for FY 2025, from the previous guidance of$12 million to$16 million
- Commercial demand continues to increase for LungFit PH, as evidenced by:
- Beyond Cancer - Solid Tumor Program
- Ultra high concentration Nitric Oxide (UNO) therapy is in an ongoing Phase 1a trial evaluating advanced, relapsed or refractory unresectable, primary or metastatic cutaneous and subcutaneous solid tumors
- The ongoing Phase 1a trial reported encouraging first-in-class clinical data demonstrating evidence of immune system activation via biomarker response in a heavily pretreated population. These data were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Key Opinion Leader Event held in conjunction with the 2024 Annual Meeting
- Upon regulatory approval, a Phase 1b trial will enroll up to 20 subjects with prior exposure to anti-PD-1 antibody that have either progressed, not achieved a response, or have prolonged stable disease (≥ 12 weeks) on single agent anti-PD-1 without radiographic evidence of continued tumor reduction. Subjects enrolled in the Phase 1b trial will be treated with UNO + anti-PD-1 combination upon completion of the Phase 1a trial prior to the end of this year
- Ultra high concentration Nitric Oxide (UNO) therapy is in an ongoing Phase 1a trial evaluating advanced, relapsed or refractory unresectable, primary or metastatic cutaneous and subcutaneous solid tumors
- Capital Conservation Strategy
- The Company implemented a capital conservation strategy that will extend its cash runway and focus its resources on ramping up the commercial program for LungFit PH and maintain the timeline for the second generation LungFit PH
- Reduced headcount by over
20% since January 1, 2024 - Study of LungFit® PRO to treat viral community-acquired pneumonia (VCAP) has been placed on hold due to strategic prioritization
- The trials evaluating LungFit® GO for the treatment of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) and COPD have been placed on hold due to strategic prioritization; and the design and development of the LungFit GO device will be performed in-house and LungFit GO will be ready for clinical studies in calendar year 2026
- Beyond Cancer subsidiary – planned Phase 1b clinical trial of UNO in combination with anti-PD1 will begin enrollment by the end of calendar 2024
- NeuroNOS subsidiary – plan to initiate first-in-human autism spectrum disorder (ASD) study in 2025, pending available funding
- Reduced headcount by over
- Net cash burn rate is expected to be less than
$30 million in FY 2025, which assumes the Company hits certain revenue targets. The quarter ended June 30, 2024 will include initial costs associated with implementing the capital preservation strategy. Net cash burn is expected to continue to decline in FY 2026 with an expectation that the Company will achieve cash flow breakeven in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026.
- The Company implemented a capital conservation strategy that will extend its cash runway and focus its resources on ramping up the commercial program for LungFit PH and maintain the timeline for the second generation LungFit PH
Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024
Revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 were
Research and development expenses for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 were
General and administrative expenses for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were
Net loss attributed to common stockholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, was (
Adjusted cash burn in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 was
Over the course of the fiscal year, the Company received net proceeds of
As of March 31, 2024, the Company reported cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of
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About Beyond Air®, Inc.
Beyond Air is a commercial stage medical device and biopharmaceutical company dedicated to harnessing the power of endogenous and exogenous nitric oxide (NO) to improve the lives of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses, neurological disorders, and solid tumors. The Company has received FDA approval for its first system, LungFit® PH, for the treatment of term and near-term neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure. Beyond Air is currently advancing its other revolutionary LungFit systems in clinical trials for the treatment of severe lung infections such as viral community-acquired pneumonia (including COVID-19), and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) among others. Also, the Company has also partnered with The Hebrew University of Jerusalem to advance a pre-clinical program dedicated to the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurological disorders. Additionally, Beyond Cancer, Ltd., an affiliate of Beyond Air, is investigating ultra-high concentrations of NO with a proprietary delivery system to target certain solid tumors in the pre-clinical setting. For more information, visit www.beyondair.net.
About Nitric Oxide
Nitric Oxide is a powerful molecule, naturally synthesized in the human body, proven to play a critical role in a broad array of biological functions. In the airways, NO targets the vascular smooth muscle cells that surround the small resistance arteries in the lungs. Currently, exogenous inhaled NO is used in adult respiratory distress syndrome, post certain cardiac surgeries and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn to treat hypoxemia. Additionally, NO is believed to play a key role in the innate immune system and in vitro studies suggest that NO possesses anti-microbial activity not only against common bacteria, including both gram-positive and gram-negative, but also against other diverse pathogens, including mycobacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast and parasites, and has the potential to eliminate multi-drug resistant strains.
About LungFit®*
Beyond Air’s LungFit is a cylinder-free, phasic flow generator and delivery system and has been designated as a medical device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ventilator compatible version of the device can generate NO from ambient air on demand for delivery to the lungs at concentrations ranging from 1 ppm to 80 ppm. The LungFit system could potentially replace large, high-pressure NO cylinders providing significant advantages in the hospital setting, including greatly reducing inventory and storage requirements, improving overall safety with the elimination of NO2 purging steps, and other benefits. LungFit can also deliver NO at concentrations at or above 80 ppm for potentially treating severe acute lung infections in the hospital setting (e.g. COVID-19, bronchiolitis) and chronic, refractory lung infections in the home setting (e.g. NTM). With the elimination of cylinders, Beyond Air intends to offer NO treatment in the home setting.
* Beyond Air’s LungFit PH is approved for commercial use only in the United States of America to treat term and near-term neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure. Beyond Air’s other LungFit systems are not approved for commercial use and are for investigational use only. Beyond Air is not suggesting NO use over 80 ppm or use at home.
About PPHN
Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a lethal condition and secondary to failure of normal circulatory transition at birth. It is a syndrome characterized by elevated pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) that causes labile hypoxemia due to decreased pulmonary blood flow and right-to-left shunting of blood. Its incidence has been reported as 1.9 per 1000 live births (0.4–6.8/1000 live births) with mortality rate ranging between 4–
About Viral Community-Acquired Pneumonia (VCAP)
In adults, viruses have been identified as the causative agents in approximately 100 million cases of community-acquired pneumonia per year. While viral pneumonia in adults is most commonly caused by rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza virus, newly emerging viruses (including SARS-CoV-1, SARS-CoV-2, avian influenza A, and H1N1 viruses) have been identified as pathogens contributing to the overall burden of adult viral pneumonia. Patients aged 65 years or older are at particular risk for death from the disease, as are patients with other underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems. There is no consensus regarding the use of antiviral drugs to treat viral pneumonia, and specific preventative measures are currently limited to the influenza vaccine. Given that current treatment recommendations are largely limited to supportive care, there is an unmet medical need for effective treatment options. NO may prove to be a treatment as the impact on the lung should result in bronchodilation, reduction in inflammation and inhibition of the viral replication process.
About NTM
NTM infection is a rare and serious bacterial infection in the lungs causing debilitating pulmonary disease associated with high morbidity and mortality. NTM infection is acquired by inhaling aerosolized bacteria from the environment, and can lead to NTM lung disease, a progressive and chronic condition. According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,
About Beyond Cancer, Ltd.
Beyond Cancer, Ltd., an affiliate of Beyond Air, Inc., is a development-stage biopharmaceutical and medical device company utilizing UNO via a proprietary delivery platform to treat primary tumors and prevent metastatic disease. Nitric oxide at ultra-high concentrations has been reported to show anticancer properties and to potentially serve as a chemosensitizer and radiotherapy enhancer. A first-in-human study is underway in patients with solid tumors. The Company is conducting preclinical studies of UNO in multiple solid tumor models to inform additional treatment protocols.
For more information, visit www.beyondcancer.com.
About UNO Therapy for Solid Tumors
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with tumor metastases responsible for approximately
About ASD
ASD is a serious neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorder, and one of the most disabling conditions and chronic illnesses in children. ASDs include a wide range of developmental disorders that share a core of neurobehavioral deficits manifested by abnormalities in social interactions, deficits in communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. In 2023, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an ASD. On average, ASD costs an estimated
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” concerning the potential safety and efficacy of inhaled nitric oxide and the ultra-high concentration nitric oxide product candidate, as well as its therapeutic potential in a number of indications; and the potential impact on patients and anticipated benefits associated with inhaled nitric oxide and the ultra-high concentration nitric oxide product candidate. Forward-looking statements include statements about expectations, beliefs, or intentions regarding product offerings, business, results of operations, strategies or prospects. You can identify such forward-looking statements by the words “appears,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes” “expects,” “intends,” “looks,” “projects,” “goal,” “assumes,” “targets” and similar expressions and/or the use of future tense or conditional constructions (such as “will,” “may,” “could,” “should” and the like) and by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical or current matters. Rather, forward-looking statements relate to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results as of the date they are made. Because forward-looking statements relate to matters that have not yet occurred, these statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and reflect views as of the date they are made with respect to future events and financial performance. Many factors could cause actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in forward-looking statements, including risks related to the ability to raise additional capital; the timing and results of future pre-clinical studies and clinical trials; the potential that regulatory authorities, including the FDA and comparable non-U.S. regulatory authorities, may not grant or may delay approval for our product candidates; the approach to discover and develop novel drugs, which is unproven and may never lead to efficacious or marketable products; the ability to fund and the results of further pre-clinical studies and clinical trials of our product candidates; obtaining, maintaining and protecting intellectual property utilized by products; obtaining regulatory approval for products; competition from others using similar technology and others developing products for similar uses; dependence on collaborators; and other risks, which may, in part, be identified and described in the “Risk Factors” section of Beyond Air’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other of its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available on Beyond Air’s website. Beyond Air and Beyond Cancer undertake no obligation to update, and have no policy of updating or revising, these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.
| BEYOND AIR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||||
| March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 11,378 | $ | 29,158 | |||
| Marketable securities | 23,090 | 16,724 | |||||
| Restricted cash | 230 | 7,610 | |||||
| Accounts receivable | 319 | - | |||||
| Grant receivable | - | 420 | |||||
| Inventory | 2,127 | 1,129 | |||||
| Other current assets and prepaid expenses | 6,792 | 4,369 | |||||
| Total current assets | 43,936 | 59,410 | |||||
| Licensed right to use technology | 1,427 | 1,632 | |||||
| Right-of-use lease assets | 2,121 | 2,493 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 9,364 | 5,003 | |||||
| Other assets | 113 | 212 | |||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 56,961 | $ | 68,749 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,948 | $ | 2,016 | |||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 8,402 | 16,613 | |||||
| Operating lease liability, current portion | 418 | 376 | |||||
| Loans payable, current portion | 800 | 775 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 11,567 | 19,780 | |||||
| Operating lease liability, net | 1,898 | 2,321 | |||||
| Long-term debt, net | 14,721 | 120 | |||||
| Warrant liability | 275 | - | |||||
| Derivative liability | 1,314 | - | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | - | 4,500 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 29,775 | 26,721 | |||||
| Stockholders’ equity | |||||||
| Preferred Stock, authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding | - | - | |||||
| Common Stock, authorized, 45,900,821 and 30,738,585 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively | 5 | 3 | |||||
| Treasury stock | (25 | ) | (25 | ) | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 264,780 | 217,339 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (239,697 | ) | (179,455 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income /(loss) | (15 | ) | 53 | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Beyond Air, Inc. | 25,048 | 37,915 | |||||
| Non-Controlling Interest | 2,138 | 4,113 | |||||
| Total equity | 27,186 | 42,028 | |||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 56,961 | $ | 68,749 | |||
| BEYOND AIR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||||
| Year Ended March 31, 2024 | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | ||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,159 | $ | - | |||
| Cost of revenue | (2,466 | ) | (555 | ) | |||
| Gross loss | (1,307 | ) | (555 | ) | |||
| Operating expenses | |||||||
| Research and development | (24,363 | ) | (16,810 | ) | |||
| General and administrative | (37,337 | ) | (34,694 | ) | |||
| Total operating expenses | (61,700 | ) | (51,504 | ) | |||
| Loss from operations | $ | (63,006 | ) | $ | (52,059 | ) | |
| Other income (expense) | |||||||
| Dividend and interest income | 1,739 | 656 | |||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | 611 | - | |||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liability | 48 | - | |||||
| Estimated contingent loss | (598 | ) | (7,863 | ) | |||
| Other expense | (169 | ) | - | ||||
| Interest and finance expense | (2,912 | ) | (30 | ) | |||
| Foreign exchange loss | (6 | ) | (105 | ) | |||
| Total other income /(expense) | (1,288 | ) | (7,342 | ) | |||
| Net loss before income taxes | (64,295 | ) | (59,401 | ) | |||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (64,295 | ) | $ | (59,401 | ) | |
| Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | (4,053 | ) | (3,585 | ) | |||
| Net loss attributable to Beyond Air, Inc. | $ | (60,242 | ) | $ | (55,816 | ) | |
| Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: | |||||||
| Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | (68 | ) | (43 | ) | |||
| Comprehensive loss attributable to Beyond Air, Inc. | $ | (60,310 | ) | $ | (55,859 | ) | |
| Net basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Beyond Air, Inc. | $ | (1.82 | ) | $ | (1.86 | ) | |
| Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding – basic and diluted | 33,160,180 | 29,973,639 | |||||
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