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AVITA Medical Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2020
Financial Results and Company Update
Valencia, Calif., USA, and Melbourne, Australia, 31 October 2019 AVITA Medical (ASX: AVH, NASDAQ: RCEL), a regenerative
medicine company with a technology platform positioned to address unmet medical needs in therapeutic skin restoration, reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended 30 September 2019 today in its Appendix 4C Quarterly Cash
Flow Report filed with the ASX.
U.S. Commercial Sales of RECELL System
The RECELL System has been actively promoted for nine months in the United States following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on
20 September 2018, and the full nationwide commercial launch in January 2019. Product sales and other revenues for the first quarter ended 30 September 2019 were as follows (unaudited):
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| (In thousands of AUD) | 30 September | |||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||||
| U.S. product sales | A$ | 4,583 | A$ | |||||
| International product sales | 176 | 368 | ||||||
| Total product sales | 4,759 | 368 | ||||||
| Other revenue (including BARDA) | 3,141 | 2,604 | ||||||
| Total revenue | A$ | 7,900 | A$ | 2,972 |
First Quarter Highlights
We are pleased with the substantial increase in quarterly sales and the robust uptake of the RECELL
System by U.S. burn surgeons nine months into our commercial launch. Moreover, we are proud of the impact this innovative technology is having on the advancement of patient care, said Dr. Mike Perry, AVITA Medical s Chief Executive
Officer. With our recent Nasdaq listing of American Depositary Shares, we are providing broader access to investors and we look forward to maintaining our growth trajectory by sustaining a keen focus on U.S. commercial activities in tandem
with growth of our development pipeline.
AVITA Medical exhibited at the American Burn Association National Burn Reconstruction Conference 16-18 October 2019, in
Chicago, and RECELL System health economic and clinical data demonstrating costs savings and efficacy is being presented by physicians at four regional U.S. burn conferences this quarter. RECELL clinical data will also be presented at the Congress
of the Asian Pacific Society for Scar Medicine with the Japan Scar Workshop 2-3 November 2019, in Tokyo.
In fiscal 2020, AVITA anticipates:
Funding and technical support for the development of the RECELL System is provided by the Biomedical Advanced Research
and Development Authority (BARDA), under the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under ongoing USG Contract No. HHSO100201500028C. Programs funded under the BARDA contract
include two randomized, controlled pivotal clinical trials, the Compassionate Use and Continued Access programs, development of the health economic model demonstrating the cost savings associated with the RECELL System, and two randomized,
controlled clinical trials in pediatric burn patients.
First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Results (Unaudited)
(All amounts are in thousands of AUD except where noted)
of the Appendix 4C - Quarterly Cash Flow Report for the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the quarter ended 30 September 2019, is attached. Operations for the quarter were focused primarily on the U.S. national adoption of the RECELL System for the
treatment of acute thermal burns, and the preparation and implementation of further clinical development of the RECELL System.
During the quarter ended
30 September 2019, total cash receipts were A$5,237, an increase of A$197 or 4% compared to the prior quarter ended 30 June 2019. Cash receipts from customers for the quarter ended 30 September 2019 were A$4,079, an increase of A$565
or 16% compared to the prior quarter due to increased sales in the U.S. Cash received from BARDA during the current quarter totalled A$1,158, a decrease of A$368 or 24% compared to the prior quarter. The decrease was the result of wind-down of
certain activities associated with supporting the U.S. FDA approval of the RECELL System as well as compassionate use and continued access programs. Through 30 September 2019, cumulative payments of A$27.9 million have been received under
Overall payments for operating expenses decreased during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 as a result of the timing of planned
initiatives set forth by the Company. During the quarter ended 30 September 2019, payments related to sales and marketing, staffing, administrative and corporate costs for the current quarter totalled A$9,535, a A$3,491 or 27% decrease compared
to the quarter ended 30 June 2019 driven by the timing of planned initiatives. During the quarter ended 30 September 2019, payments related to product manufacturing and operating costs totalled A$1,344, a A$308 or 30% increase compared to
the quarter ended 30 June 2019. The increase was directly related to the increase in sales during the current quarter. During the quarter ended 30 September 2019, payments for research and development costs totalled A$1,300, a A$129 or 9%
decrease compared to the quarter ended 30 June 2019. The decrease was a result of the timing of research and development initiatives as well as the Compassionate Use and Continued Access programs. As a result of the national launch of the
RECELL System in the U.S. in January 2019, payments for operating expenses are expected to increase in future quarters. These expense payments are expected to be partially offset by receipts from customers and receipts under the BARDA contract.
Total net cash used in operating activities during the quarter ended 30 September 2019 was A$7,037, a A$3,393 or 33% decrease compared to the quarter
ended 30 June 2019 driven primarily by timing of planned initiatives. Cash and cash equivalents held at 30 September 2019 was A$22,656.
cash requirement will be dependent upon the success of AVITA Medical s efforts to commercialize the RECELL System, particularly in in the U.S., and the timing and magnitude of clinical and other research and development programs the Company
elects to undertake to expand its product pipeline. Until such time that the Company generates sufficient cash flow from operations, it expects to fund its future cash requirements through a combination of current cash resources, and potentially the
issuance of shares and debt financing.
ABOUT AVITA MEDICAL LIMITED
AVITA Medical is a regenerative medicine company with a technology platform positioned to address unmet medical needs in burns, chronic wounds, and aesthetics
indications. AVITA Medical s patented and proprietary collection and application technology provides innovative treatment solutions derived from the regenerative properties of a patient s own skin. The medical devices work by preparing a
REGENERATIVE EPIDERMAL SUSPENSION (RES ), an autologous suspension comprised of the patient s skin cells necessary to
regenerate natural healthy epidermis. This autologous suspension is then sprayed onto the areas of the patient requiring treatment.
first U.S. product, the RECELL System, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2018. The RECELL System is indicated for use in the treatment of acute thermal
burns in patients 18 years and older. The RECELL System is used to prepare Spray-On Skin Cells using a small amount of a patient s own skin,
providing a new way to treat severe burns, while significantly reducing the amount of donor skin required. The RECELL System is designed to be used at the point of care alone or in combination with autografts depending on the depth of the burn
injury. Compelling data from randomized, controlled clinical trials conducted at major U.S. Burn Centers and real-world use in more than 8,000 patients globally, reinforce that the RECELL System is a significant advancement over the current standard
of care for burn patients and offers benefits in clinical outcomes and cost savings. Healthcare professionals should read the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - RECELL Autologous Cell Harvesting Device
(https://recellsystem.com/) for a full description of indications for use and important safety information including contraindications, warnings and precautions.
In international markets, our products are marketed under the RECELL System brand to promote skin healing in a wide range of applications including burns,
chronic wounds and aesthetics. The RECELL System is TGA-registered in Australia and received CE-mark approval in Europe.
To learn more, visit www.avitamedical.com.
REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This letter includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified
by the use of words such as anticipate, expect, intend, could, may, will, believe, estimate, look forward, forecast,
goal, target, project, continue, outlook, guidance, future, other words of similar meaning and the use of future dates. Forward-looking statements in this letter
include, but are not limited to, statements concerning, among other things, our ongoing clinical trials and product development activities, regulatory approval of our products, the potential for future growth in our business, and our ability to
achieve our key strategic, operational and financial goal. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Each forward- looking statement contained in this letter is subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others, the timing of regulatory approvals of our products; physician acceptance,
endorsement, and use of our products; failure to achieve the anticipated benefits from approval of our products; the effect of regulatory actions; product liability claims; risks associated with international operations and expansion; and other
business effects, including the effects of industry, economic or political conditions outside of the company s control. Investors should not place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this letter. Investors are
encouraged to read our publicly available filings for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this letter speak only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update or
revise any of these statements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Introduced 31/03/00 Amended 30/09/01, 24/10/05, 17/12/10, 01/09/16
| Name of entity | ||
| Avita Medical Limited | ||
| ABN | Quarter ended ( current quarter ) | |
| 28 058 466 523 | 30 September 2019 |
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A 000 | Year to date (3 months) $A 000 | ||||||||
| 1. | Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||
| 1.1 | Receipts from customers | 4,079 | 4,079 | |||||||
| 1.1a | Receipts from government contract (BARDA) | 1,158 | 1,158 | |||||||
| 1.2 | Payments for | |||||||||
| (a) research and development | (1,300 | ) | (1,300 | ) | ||||||
| (b) product manufacturing and operating costs | (1,344 | ) | (1,344 | ) | ||||||
| (c) advertising and marketing | (2,257 | ) | (2,257 | ) | ||||||
| (d) leased assets | (246 | ) | (246 | ) | ||||||
| (e) staff costs | (5,097 | ) | (5,097 | ) | ||||||
| (f) administration and corporate costs | (2,181 | ) | (2,181 | ) | ||||||
| 1.3 | Dividends received | |||||||||
| 1.4 | Interest received | 151 | 151 | |||||||
| 1.5 | Interest and other costs of finance paid | |||||||||
| 1.6 | Income taxes paid | |||||||||
| 1.7 | Government grants and tax incentives | |||||||||
| 1.8 | Other (provide details if material) | |||||||||
| 1.9 | Net cash used in operating activities | (7,037 | ) | (7,037 | ) |
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| 1 September 2016 |
Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A 000 | Year to date (3 months) $A 000 | ||||||||
| 2. | Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||
| 2.1 | Payments to acquire: | |||||||||
| (a) property, plant and equipment | (203 | ) | (203 | ) | ||||||
| (b) businesses (see item 10) | ||||||||||
| (c) investments | ||||||||||
| (d) intellectual property | (97 | ) | (97 | ) | ||||||
| (e) other non-current assets | ||||||||||
| 2.2 | Proceeds from disposal of: | |||||||||
| (a) property, plant and equipment | ||||||||||
| (b) businesses (see item 10) | ||||||||||
| (c) investments | ||||||||||
| (d) intellectual property | ||||||||||
| (e) other non-current assets | ||||||||||
| 2.3 | Cash flows from loans to other entities | |||||||||
| 2.4 | Dividends received (see note 3) | |||||||||
| 2.5 | Other (provide details if material) | |||||||||
| 2.6 | Net cash used in investing activities | (300 | ) | (300 | ) | |||||
| 3. | Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||
| 3.1 | Proceeds from issues of shares | |||||||||
| 3.2 | Proceeds from issue of convertible notes | |||||||||
| 3.3 | Proceeds from exercise of share options | |||||||||
| 3.4 | Transaction costs related to issues of shares, convertible notes or options | |||||||||
| 3.5 | Proceeds from borrowings | |||||||||
| 3.6 | Repayment of borrowings | |||||||||
| 3.7 | Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings | |||||||||
| 3.8 | Dividends paid | |||||||||
| 3.9 | Other (provide details if material) | |||||||||
| 3.10 | Net cash from financing activities |
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| 1 September 2016 |
Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A 000 | Year to date (3 months) $A 000 | ||||||||
| 4. | Net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the period | |||||||||
| 4.1 | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of quarter/year to date | 28,983 | 28,983 | |||||||
| 4.2 | Net cash used in operating activities (item 1.9 above) | (7,037 | ) | (7,037 | ) | |||||
| 4.3 | Net cash from used in investing activities (item 2.6 above) | (300 | ) | (300 | ) | |||||
| 4.4 | Net cash from financing activities (item 3.10 above) | |||||||||
| 4.5 | Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held | 1,010 | 1,010 | |||||||
| 4.6 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter | 22,656 | 22,656 | |||||||
| Current quarter $A 000 | Previous quarter $A 000 | |||||||||
| 5. | Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||
| at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts | ||||||||||
| 5.1 | Bank balances | 22,656 | 28,983 | |||||||
| 5.2 | Call deposits | |||||||||
| 5.3 | Bank overdrafts | |||||||||
| 5.4 | Other (provide details) | |||||||||
| 5.5 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) | 22,656 | 28,983 | |||||||
| Current quarter $A 000 | ||||||||||
| 6. | Payments to directors of the entity and their associates | |||||||||
| 6.1 | Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 | (291 | ) | |||||||
| 6.2 | Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included in item 2.3 | |||||||||
| 6.3 | Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 6.1 and 6.2 | |||||||||
| 6.1 | Executive Director remuneration (170k), Directors fees (81k), Clinical Advisory Board fees (11k), and Bioscience Consultancy (29k). |
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| 1 September 2016 |
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| Current quarter $A 000 | ||||||||||
| 7. | Payments to related entities of the entity and their associates | |||||||||
| 7.1 | Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 | |||||||||
| 7.2 | Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included in item 2.3 | |||||||||
| 7.3 | Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 7.1 and 7.2 | |||||||||
| Total facility amount at quarter end $A 000 | Amount drawn at quarter end $A 000 | |||||||||
| 8. | Financing facilities available | |||||||||
| Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position | ||||||||||
| 8.1 | Loan facilities | |||||||||
| 8.2 | Credit standby arrangements | |||||||||
| 8.3 | Other (please specify) | |||||||||
| 8.4 | Include below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include details of those facilities as well. |
| $A 000 | ||||||
| 9. | Estimated cash outflows for next quarter | |||||
| 9.1 | Research and development | 1,600 | ||||
| 9.2 | Product manufacturing and operating costs | 1,400 | ||||
| 9.3 | Advertising and marketing | 2,400 | ||||
| 9.4 | Leased assets | 250 | ||||
| 9.5 | Staff costs | 5,200 | ||||
| 9.6 | Administration and corporate costs | 2,100 | ||||
| 9.7 | Other (provide details if material) | |||||
| 9.8 | Total estimated cash outflows* | 12,950 |
| + See chapter 19 for defined terms | Page 4 | |
| 1 September 2016 |
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| Acquisitions | Disposals | |||||||||
| 10. | Acquisitions and disposals of business entities (items 2.1(b) and 2.2(b) above) | |||||||||
| 10.1 | Name of entity | |||||||||
| 10.2 | Place of incorporation or registration | |||||||||
| 10.3 | Consideration for acquisition or disposal | |||||||||
| 10.4 | Total net assets | |||||||||
| 10.5 | Nature of business |
Compliance statement
Chief Administrative Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer
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| 1 September 2016 |