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CVRx Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial and Operating Results MINNEAPOLIS

Key Takeaway: CVRx, Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2023, with revenue reaching $9.5 million, marking a nearly 89% increase over the prior year. The U.S. heart failure business saw particularly impressive growth, contributing to a total revenue increase driven by expanded sales territories and heightened awareness of the Barostim device. Despite these positive developments, the company also noted a slight increase in net loss and elevated operational expenses, raising concerns about financial sustainability amid reliance on a single product. Looking ahead, CVRx projects continued revenue growth for the third quarter of 2023, indicating an optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Revenue growth of nearly 120% in U.S. heart failure business.
  • Significant increase in active implanting centers from 122 to 140.
  • Gross profit rose to $8 million, an increase of 108%.
  • Company anticipates continued positive momentum throughout 2023.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Net loss increased slightly from $11.1 million to $11.7 million.
  • Expenses rose 32% compared to the previous year, indicating rising operational costs.
  • Interest expense increased due to borrowings from recent loans.
  • Dependence on a single product (Barostim) poses a risk.

Full Press Release Details

CVRx Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial and
MINNEAPOLIS, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CVRx, Inc.
(NASDAQ: CVRX) ("CVRx"), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing
innovative neuromodulation solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases, today announced its financial and operating results for
the second quarter of 2023.
"We are pleased to report another impressive quarter. Our success
continues to be driven by our U.S. heart failure business, which saw revenue growth of nearly 120% compared to the prior year quarter.
We are proud of our performance, which reflects the continued execution of our commercial strategy and the demand for Barostim in the
market," said Nadim Yared, President and Chief Executive Officer of CVRx. "As we move forward, we remain determined to sustain
this positive momentum throughout the year. We extend our gratitude to our exceptional team for their relentless dedication to our mission
of giving each patient a fuller life."
Second Quarter 2023 Financial and Operating Results
Revenue was $9.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023,
an increase of $4.5 million, or 89%, over the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Revenue generated in the U.S. was $8.3 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $4.4 million, or 111%, over the three months ended June 30, 2022. HF revenue units in the
U.S. totaled 265 and 128 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. HF revenue in the U.S. totaled $8.3 million
and $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increases were primarily driven by continued
growth in the U.S. HF business as a result of the expansion into new sales territories, new accounts and increased physician and patient
awareness of Barostim.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company had a total of 140 active implanting
centers, as compared to 122 as of March 31, 2023. Active implanting centers are customers that have completed at least one commercial
HF implant in the last 12 months. The number of sales territories in the U.S. increased by three to a total of 32 during the three months
ended June 30, 2023.
generated in Europe was $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $0.1 million, or 10%, over the three
months ended June 30, 2022. Total revenue units in Europe increased to 56 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from 52 in
the prior year period. The number of sales territories in Europe remained consistent at six for the three months ended June 30,
Gross profit was $8.0 million for the three months ended June 30,
2023, an increase of $4.2 million, or 108%, over the three months ended June 30, 2022. Gross margin increased to 84% for the three
months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 76% for the three months ended June 30, 2022. This increase was due primarily to a decrease
in the cost per unit driven by an increase in the production volume.
expenses increased $0.9 million, or 39%, to $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended
June 30, 2022. This change was driven by a $0.6 million increase in compensation expenses as a result of increased headcount,
a $0.1 million increase in non-cash stock-based compensation expense and a $0.1 million increase in consulting fees.
expenses increased $4.0 million, or 32%, to $16.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended
June 30, 2022. This change was primarily driven by a $2.5 million increase in compensation expenses, mainly as a result of
increased headcount, a $0.8 million increase in marketing and advertising expenses associated with the commercialization of Barostim in
the U.S., a $0.4 million increase in travel expenses, and a $0.3 million increase in non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
Interest expense increased $0.5 million for the three months ended
June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022. This increase was driven by the interest expense on borrowings
under the loan agreement entered into on October 31, 2022.
income, net was $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to other expense, net of $34,000 for the three months
ended June 30, 2022. The income in the second quarter of 2023 was primarily driven by interest income on interest-bearing
Net loss was $11.7 million, or $0.56 per share, for the three months
ended June 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of $11.1 million, or $0.54 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Net loss per share was based on 20,711,850 weighted average shares outstanding for three months ended June 30, 2023 and 20,505,228
weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
As of June 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $90.8 million.
Net cash used in operating and investing activities was $12.95 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, which included our annual
premium for our directors and officers insurance of approximately $2 million. This is compared to net cash used in operating and investing
activities of $10.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
For the full year of 2023, the Company now expects:
For the third quarter of 2023, the Company expects to report total
revenue between $9.5 million and $10.2 million.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
The Company will host a conference call to review its results at 5:30
p.m. Eastern Time today. A live webcast of the investor conference call will be available online at the investor relations page of
the Company's website at ir.cvrx.com. To listen to the conference call on your telephone, please dial 1-877-704-4453 for U.S. callers,
or 1-201-389-0920 for international callers, approximately ten minutes prior to the start time.
is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative neuromodulation solutions
for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Barostim is the first medical technology approved by FDA that uses neuromodulation to
improve the symptoms of patients with heart failure. Barostim is an implantable device that delivers electrical pulses to baroreceptors
located in the wall of the carotid artery. The therapy is designed to restore balance to the autonomic nervous system and thereby reduce
the symptoms of heart failure. Barostim received the FDA Breakthrough Device designation and is FDA-approved for use in heart failure
patients in the U.S. It has also received the CE Mark for heart failure and resistant hypertension in the European Economic Area. To learn
more about Barostim, visit www.cvrx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking
statements, including statements regarding our future financial performance (including our financial guidance regarding full year and
third quarter 2023 results), our anticipated growth strategies, anticipated trends in our industry, our business prospects and our opportunities.
In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should,"
"expect," "plan," "anticipate," "could," "outlook," "guidance,"
"intend," "target," "project," "contemplate," "believe," "estimate,"
"predict," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions,
although not all forward-looking statements contain these words.
The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions
and are based largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect
our business, financial condition, and results of operations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press
release and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, our history
of significant losses, which we expect to continue; our limited history operating as a commercial company and our dependence on a single
product, Barostim; our ability to establish and maintain sales and marketing capabilities; our ability to demonstrate to physicians and
patients the merits of our Barostim; any failure by third-party payors to provide adequate coverage and reimbursement for the use of Barostim;
our competitors' success in developing and marketing products that are safer, more effective, less costly, easier to use or otherwise
more attractive than Barostim; any failure to receive access to hospitals; our dependence upon third-party manufacturers and suppliers,
and in some cases a limited number of suppliers; a pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of an infectious disease in the U.S. or worldwide, including
the outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19; any failure of clinical studies for future indications to produce results necessary
to support regulatory clearance or approval in the U.S. or elsewhere; product liability claims; future lawsuits to protect or enforce
our intellectual property, which could be expensive, time consuming and ultimately unsuccessful; any failure to retain our key executives
or recruit and hire new employees; and other important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ
materially from those that are found in "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2022, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained
herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.
Mark Klausner or Mike Vallie
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
June 30, December 31,
2023 2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 90,815 $ 106,194
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $602 and $679, respectively 6,726 5,504
Inventory 10,928 6,957
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,543 4,223
Total current assets 112,012 122,878
Property and equipment, net 1,821 1,698
Operating lease right-of-use asset 1,113 334
Other non-current assets 27 27
Total assets $ 114,973 $ 124,937
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 2,933 $ 1,719
Accrued expenses 5,992 6,369
Total current liabilities 8,925 8,088
Long-term debt 14,253 6,747
Operating lease liability, non-current portion 946 117
Other long-term liabilities 885 805
Total liabilities 25,009 15,757
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 authorized as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022; 20,750,910 and 20,663,736 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 208 207
Additional paid-in capital 549,150 545,362
Accumulated deficit (459,207 ) (436,182 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (187 ) (207 )
Total stockholders' equity 89,964 109,180
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 114,973 $ 124,937
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Frequently Asked Questions

What was CVRx's revenue in Q2 2023?

CVRx reported a revenue of $9.5 million for Q2 2023.

How much did U.S. revenue grow in Q2 2023?

U.S. revenue grew by 111% to $8.3 million compared to Q2 2022.

What is Barostim?

Barostim is the first FDA-approved neuromodulation device for heart failure.

How many active implanting centers did CVRx have?

As of June 30, 2023, CVRx had 140 active implanting centers.

What is the expected revenue for Q3 2023?

CVRx expects total revenue between $9.5 million and $10.2 million for Q3 2023.

Last updated: Jul 25, 2023