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Reports 2021 First Quarter Financial Results
LOUIS, MO, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), the global leader in innovative robotic technologies
for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
highlight of the first quarter is Stereotaxis' return to robust double digit revenue growth with 50% topline growth," said
David Fischel, Chairman and CEO. "The results reflect the initial impact of the first wave of our strategic innovation plan."
the quarter two robotic systems were shipped to hospitals establishing new robotic electrophysiology practices, triggering partial revenue
recognition of those systems. Since the quarterly results two months ago, we received an additional purchase order for a robotic system
in the United States."
continue to advance a robust innovation pipeline. Our proprietary robotically-navigated magnetic ablation catheter is advancing methodically
through required manufacturing and testing processes. We anticipate submitting for regulatory approval in Europe in September and for
initiating a US pivotal trial shortly thereafter. At the end of the year we expect to showcase an additional set of innovations that
will accelerate adoption of our robotic technology in electrophysiology and beyond. We are confident in the positive impact these innovations
will have on patients, physicians, providers, and on Stereotaxis' financial and strategic foundation."
commercial and technological progress is being accomplished while remaining prudent with shareholder capital. We continue to invest in
the team, infrastructure and projects that are critical for both near and long-term success, and are proud that we are able to do so
while maintaining financial discipline."
First Quarter Financial Results
for the first quarter of 2021 totaled $8.6 million, a 50% increase from $5.8 million in the prior year first quarter. System revenue
of $2.6 million reflects initial revenue recognition on the delivery of a Genesis RMN system to Europe and a Niobe
system to China. Recurring revenue for the quarter was $5.8 million, compared to $5.5 million in the prior year first quarter.
margin for the first quarter of 2021 was 70% of revenue, with system gross margin of 45% and recurring revenue gross margin of
84%. Operating expenses in the quarter were $7.5 million including $1.4 million in non-cash stock compensation expense. Increased
non-cash stock compensation expense is a reflection of an increased stock price and the previously announced CEO Performance Stock
Plan. Excluding stock compensation expense, adjusted operating expenses in the current quarter were $6.2 million consistent
with the prior year adjusted operating expenses of $6.1 million.
loss and net loss for the first quarter of 2021 were ($1.5) million, compared to ($2.1) million and ($2.0) million respectively
in the previous year. Adjusted operating loss and adjusted net loss for the quarter, excluding non-cash stock compensation
expense, were ($0.2) million compared to ($1.3) million in the prior year. Negative free cash flow for the first quarter was ($0.3)
million, compared to ($2.2) million in the prior year first quarter.
Balance and Liquidity
March 31, 2021, Stereotaxis had cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and compensating balances, of $44.1 million.
Looking Expectations
continues to expect robust double-digit revenue growth in 2021, with robotic system revenue of $10-$20 million. Stereotaxis' balance
sheet allows it to reach profitability without the need for additional financings.
will host a conference call and webcast today, May 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call, dial 1-800-367-2403
(US and Canada) or 1-334-777-6978 (International) and give the participant pass code 6657929. Participants are asked to call 5-10 minutes
prior to the start time. To access the live and replay webcast, please visit the investor relations section of the Stereotaxis website
is the global leader in innovative robotic technologies designed to enhance the treatment of arrhythmias and perform endovascular procedures.
Its mission is the discovery, development and delivery of robotic systems, instruments, and information solutions for the interventional
laboratory. These innovations help physicians provide unsurpassed patient care with robotic precision and safety, improved lab efficiency
and productivity, and enhanced integration of procedural information. The core components of Stereotaxis' systems have received
regulatory clearance in the United States, European Union, Japan, Canada, China, and elsewhere. For more information, please visit www.Stereotaxis.com.
press release includes statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe",
"estimate", "project", "expect" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would
cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to continue to manage expenses and
cash burn rate at sustainable levels, continued acceptance of the Company's products in the marketplace, the effect of global economic
conditions on the ability and willingness of customers to purchase its systems and the timing of such purchases, competitive factors,
changes resulting from healthcare policy in the United States, including changes in government reimbursement of procedures, dependence
upon third-party vendors, timing of regulatory approvals, the impact of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and our response to
it, and other risks discussed in the Company's periodic and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making
these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the
date of this release. There can be no assurance that the Company will recognize revenue related to its purchase orders and other commitments
in any particular period or at all because some of these purchase orders and other commitments are subject to contingencies that are
outside of the Company's control. In addition, these orders and commitments may be revised, modified, delayed or canceled, either
by their express terms, as a result of negotiations, or by overall project changes or delays.
and Chief Executive Officer
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||
| Systems | $ | 2,602,512 | $ | - | ||||
| Disposables, service and accessories | 5,773,516 | 5,509,711 | ||||||
| Sublease | 246,530 | 246,530 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 8,622,558 | 5,756,241 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue: | ||||||||
| Systems | 1,435,535 | 65,022 | ||||||
| Disposables, service and accessories | 924,618 | 639,863 | ||||||
| Sublease | 246,530 | 246,530 | ||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 2,606,683 | 951,415 | ||||||
| Gross margin | 6,015,875 | 4,804,826 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 2,367,041 | 2,109,170 | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | 2,947,216 | 2,915,424 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 2,229,739 | 1,832,726 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 7,543,996 | 6,857,320 | ||||||
| Operating loss | (1,528,121 | ) | (2,052,494 | ) | ||||
| Interest income (expense), net | (4,276 | ) | 80,963 | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,532,397 | ) | $ | (1,971,531 | ) | ||
| Cumulative dividend on convertible preferred stock | (332,551 | ) | (343,723 | ) | ||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (1,864,948 | ) | $ | (2,315,254 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share attributed to common stockholder: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | ||
| Diluted | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | ||
| Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents: | ||||||||
| Basic | 75,175,412 | 69,870,040 | ||||||
| Diluted | 75,175,412 | 69,870,040 |
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 42,452,713 | $ | 43,939,512 | ||||
| Restricted cash - current | 1,336,000 | - | ||||||
| Compensating cash arrangement | 250,919 | 250,620 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $122,570 and $123,614 at 2021 and 2020, respectively | 7,290,762 | 3,515,136 | ||||||
| Inventories, net | 3,536,300 | 3,295,457 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,674,554 | 1,716,014 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 56,541,248 | 52,716,739 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 202,504 | 195,129 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 93,331 | - | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,695,664 | 2,235,442 | ||||||
| Other assets | 284,946 | 308,515 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 58,817,693 | $ | 55,455,825 | ||||
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Short-term debt | $ | 1,914,692 | $ | 1,185,058 | ||||
| Accounts payable | 2,270,432 | 1,608,636 | ||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 2,578,298 | 3,209,235 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 8,188,296 | 5,282,770 | ||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 1,734,699 | 2,287,487 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 16,686,417 | 13,573,186 | ||||||
| Long-term debt | 243,617 | 973,252 | ||||||
| Long-term deferred revenue | 1,328,272 | 548,915 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 210,096 | 131,231 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 18,468,402 | 15,226,584 | ||||||
| Series A - Convertible preferred stock: | ||||||||
| Convertible preferred stock, Series A, par value $0.001; 22,408 and 22,513 shares outstanding at 2021 and 2020, respectively | 5,578,437 | 5,605,323 | ||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Convertible preferred stock, Series B, par value $0.001; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 5,610,121 shares outstanding at 2021 and 2020 | 5,610 | 5,610 | ||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.001; 300,000,000 shares authorized, 74,089,659 and 73,694,203 shares issued at 2021 and 2020, respectively | 74,090 | 73,694 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 524,388,783 | 522,709,846 | ||||||
| Treasury stock, 4,015 shares at 2021 and 2020 | (205,999 | ) | (205,999 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | (489,491,630 | ) | (487,959,233 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 34,770,854 | 34,623,918 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 58,817,693 | $ | 55,455,825 |