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Robotics Reports Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
-- 146% YOY growth in Q2 revenue to $2 million and
record 1H revenue of $4.5 million -
-- 11 favorable commercial case-by-case insurance
coverage decisions --
-- 217 pending insurance claims in the U.S. and Germany
-- Unveiled Restore soft-exosuit for stroke patients
YOKNEAM ILIT, ISRAEL / MARLBOROUGH, MA, August 3, 2017 - ReWalk Robotics Ltd. (Nasdaq: RWLK) ("ReWalk"
or "the Company") today announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2017.
Highlights of and subsequent to the second quarter include:
"This was another strong quarter
for ReWalk as we advanced our key initiatives: securing insurance reimbursement coverage for the ReWalk personal device, expanding
our global footprint and progressing our innovative soft suit' exoskeleton technology designed for individuals with
stroke. We've submitted extensive data for review by a large commercial insurer in the U.S. and await a decision. We believe
that a positive coverage decision would be an important catalyst for our business and the industry. It would also reflect the growing
consensus among multiple courts and insurers who have determined, on a case by case basis, that our technology is not experimental
and offers health benefits to its users," stated Larry Jasinski, Chief Executive Officer.
"At the same time, we are excited
to have introduced our Restore lightweight soft suit' design for stroke patients. We plan to begin clinical studies
and pursue regulatory approvals so that we can commercialize the Restore in 2018, in order to broaden the reach of our technology
to the millions of patients who can benefit from access to the device," he added.
Second Quarter 2017 Financial
Total revenue was $2 million for the
second quarter of 2017, an increase of 146% compared with $817,000 in the second quarter of 2016. 31 ReWalk units were placed during
the second quarter, compared with 25 ReWalk systems placed in the prior year period, of which 17 were placed in the U.S., 11 in
Europe, and three with distributors.
Gross margin improved to 37% during
the second quarter of 2017 compared to 10% in the prior year period, primarily attributable to the increase in volume, conversion
of rental units to purchases, and lower product costs.
Total operating expenses in the second
quarter of 2017 were $6.1 million compared with $8.7 million in the second quarter of 2016. Operating
expenses in the second quarter of 2017 reflect initiatives to reduce spending announced earlier in 2017. Second quarter 2016 expenses
include a one-time R&D charge related to the licensing agreement with the Wyss Institute at Harvard University.
Net loss was $6.3 million for the second
quarter of 2017 compared with a net loss of $9.1 million in the prior year quarter. Non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter was
$4.9 million compared with a non-GAAP net loss of $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2016.*
*A reconciliation of net loss to non-GAAP
net loss is included at the end of this press release.
As of June 30, 2017, ReWalk had $16.3
million in cash on its balance sheet.
ReWalk management will host its second
quarter conference call as follows:
| Date | August 3, 2017 | |
| Time | 8:30 AM EDT | |
| Telephone | U.S: | (844) 423-9889 |
| International: | (716) 247-5804 | |
| Israel: | 18 09 45 78 77 | |
| Access code | 47740857 | |
| Webcast (live and archive) | www.rewalk.com under the "Investors" section. |
A telephone replay will be available
shortly after the completion of the call for two weeks at (855) 859-2056 (U.S.) or (404) 537-3406 (International). The passcode
for the replay is 47740857.
ReWalk Robotics Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets wearable robotic
exoskeletons for individuals with spinal cord injury. ReWalk's
mission is to fundamentally change the quality of life for individuals with lower limb disability through the creation and development
of market leading robotic technologies. Founded in 2001, ReWalk has headquarters in the U.S., Israel and Germany. For more information
on the ReWalk systems, please visit www.rewalk.com.
ReWalk is a registered trademark
of ReWalk Robotics Ltd. in Israel.
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may include projections regarding ReWalk's future performance and,
in some cases, may be identified by words like "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue,"
"could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan,"
"potential," "predict," "project," "future," "will," "should,"
"would," "seek" and similar terms or phrases. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
are based on management's current expectations, which are subject to uncertainty, risks and changes in circumstances that
are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of ReWalk's control. Important factors that could cause ReWalk's
actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: ReWalk's
expectations regarding future growth, including its ability to increase sales in its existing geographic markets, expand to new
markets and achieve its planned expense reductions; the conclusion of ReWalk's management for the financial statements for
the second quarter of 2017 and for fiscal 2016, and the opinion of ReWalk's auditors in their report on the Company's
financial statements for fiscal 2016, that there are substantial doubts as to ReWalk's ability to continue as a going concern;
ReWalk's ability to maintain and grow its reputation and the market acceptance of its products; ReWalk's ability to
achieve reimbursement from third-party payors for its products; ReWalk's expectations as to its clinical research program
and clinical results; ReWalk's expectations as to the results of, and the Food and Drug Administration's potential
regulatory developments with respect to, ReWalk's mandatory post-market 522 surveillance study; the outcome of ongoing shareholder
class action litigation relating to ReWalk's initial public offering; ReWalk's ability to repay its secured indebtedness;
ReWalk's ability to improve its products and develop new products; ReWalk's ability to maintain adequate protection
of its intellectual property and to avoid violation of the intellectual property rights of others; ReWalk's ability to gain
and maintain regulatory approvals; ReWalk's ability to secure capital from its equity and debt financings in light of limitations
under its Form S-3, the price range of its ordinary shares and conditions in the financial markets, and the risk that such financings
may dilute ReWalk's shareholders or restrict its business; ReWalk's ability to use effectively the proceeds of its
2016 follow-on offering; ReWalk's ability to maintain relationships with existing customers and develop relationships with
new customers; the impact of the market price of ReWalk's ordinary shares on the determination of whether ReWalk is a passive
foreign investment company; ReWalk's compliance with medical device reporting regulations to report adverse events involving
its products and the potential impact of such adverse events on ReWalk's ability to market and sell its products; and other
factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in ReWalk's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2016, as amended, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other documents subsequently filed with
or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only
as of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause ReWalk's actual results to differ from the statements contained
herein may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for ReWalk to predict all of them. Except as required by law, ReWalk
undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP), ReWalk believes that the use of non-GAAP net loss is helpful to its investors. This measure is not
prepared in accordance with GAAP.
For the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016,
non-GAAP net loss is calculated as GAAP net loss excluding (i) non-cash share-based compensation expense, (ii) depreciation and
(iii) non-cash financial expenses.
Because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective
assumptions, and the variety of equity instruments that can impact a company's non-cash expenses, ReWalk believes that providing
non-GAAP net loss that excludes non-cash share-based compensation expense, depreciation and non-cash financial (income) expenses
allows for more meaningful comparisons between operating results from period to period. This non-GAAP financial measure is an important
tool for financial and operational decision-making and for the Company's evaluation of its operating results over different