Full Press Release Details
Reports 2024 First Quarter Financial Results
LOUIS, May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), a pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for
minimally invasive endovascular intervention, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
is driving continued commercial, technological, and strategic progress," said David Fischel, Chairman and CEO. "We are pleased
to report revenue growth in the first quarter and an increase in system backlog with two Genesis systems orders since our last call.
Our innovation strategy remains key to driving substantial commercial success, and we are making robust progress on multiple fronts in
line with previous timelines. The acquisition of APT, as detailed in a separate press release, provides us valuable commercial synergies
and strengthens us strategically."
submissions for the MAGiC catheter were made in both Europe and the United States during the first quarter. We appreciate the responsiveness
and collaborative nature of both regulatory bodies, having had substantive interaction with both since the submissions. Formal testing
of our smaller highly-accessible robot is advancing well, with the majority of tests successfully completed. Regulatory submissions for
the robot are expected during the second quarter, and European regulatory clearance is anticipated mid-year followed by FDA clearance
in the second half of the year. We also expect commercial launches later this year of a guidewire that expands our technology into new
indications, a comprehensive product ecosystem in China, and a digital surgery solution enabling broad operating room connectivity."
are continuing to advance our technology and strategy in a financially prudent fashion. We retain a strong balance sheet which allows
us to bring our transformative product ecosystem to market, fund its commercialization, and reach profitability. We have multiple shots
on goal for breakout growth in 2025 and beyond."
First Quarter Financial Results
for the first quarter of 2024 totaled $6.9 million, growth of 5% from $6.5 million in the prior year first quarter. System revenue for
the first quarter was $2.6 million and recurring revenue was $4.3 million, compared to $1.8 million and $4.7 million in the prior year
first quarter, respectively.
margin for the first quarter of 2024 was 58% of revenue. Recurring revenue gross margin was 76% and system gross margin was 27%. Operating
expenses in the first quarter of $8.7 million include $2.6 million in non-cash stock compensation expense. Excluding non-cash stock compensation
expense, adjusted operating expenses in the quarter were $6.1 million, compared to $6.9 million for adjusted operating expenses in the
prior year first quarter.
loss and net loss for the first quarter of 2024 were ($4.7) million and ($4.5) million, respectively, compared to ($5.6) million and
($5.3) million in the previous year. Adjusted operating loss and adjusted net loss for the quarter, excluding non-cash stock compensation
expense, were ($2.2) million and ($1.9) million, respectively, compared with ($3.0) million and ($2.7) million in the previous year.
Negative free cash flow for the first quarter was ($2.3) million.
Balance and Liquidity
March 31, 2024, Stereotaxis had cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, of $18.2 million and no debt.
Looking Expectations
maintains its expectation of double-digit revenue growth for the full year 2024 driven by revenue recognition of system backlog and new
system orders, and not incorporating contribution of revenue from APT.
quarter cash utilization is typically higher than subsequent quarters. Stereotaxis anticipates a lower rate of cash utilization, even
incorporating the expenses associated with acquiring, integrating and operating APT. Stereotaxis' balance sheet allows it to advance
its transformative product ecosystem to market, fund its commercialization, and reach profitability without the need for additional financing.
will host a conference call and webcast today, May 13, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call, dial 1-800-715-9871
(US and Canada) or 1-646-307-1963 (International) and give the participant pass code 7212885. To access the live and replay webcast,
please visit the investor relations section of the Stereotaxis website at www.Stereotaxis.com.
(NYSE: STXS) is a pioneer and global leader in innovative surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention. 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, expand access to minimally invasive
therapy, and enhance the productivity, connectivity, and intelligence in the operating room. Stereotaxis technology has been used to
treat over 100,000 patients across the United States, Europe, Asia, 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. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences
include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to manage expenses at sustainable levels, 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 technology,
competitive factors, changes resulting from healthcare policy, dependence upon third-party vendors, timing of regulatory approvals, the
impact of pandemics or other disasters, risks related to the completion, integration and ongoing operations relating to the proposed acquisition
of APT set forth in our concurrent press release announcing the APT transaction, 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 because some of these purchase orders and other commitments are subject to contingencies
that are outside of the Company's control and may be revised, modified, delayed, or canceled.
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||
| Systems | $ | 2,612 | $ | 1,821 | ||||
| Disposables, service and accessories | 4,268 | 4,727 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 6,880 | 6,548 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue: | ||||||||
| Systems | 1,900 | 1,697 | ||||||
| Disposables, service and accessories | 1,014 | 975 | ||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 2,914 | 2,672 | ||||||
| Gross margin | 3,966 | 3,876 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 2,243 | 2,746 | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | 3,003 | 3,148 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 3,466 | 3,601 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 8,712 | 9,495 | ||||||
| Operating loss | (4,746 | ) | (5,619 | ) | ||||
| Interest income, net | 239 | 272 | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (4,507 | ) | $ | (5,347 | ) | ||
| Cumulative dividend on convertible preferred stock | (331 | ) | (331 | ) | ||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (4,838 | ) | $ | (5,678 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share attributed to common stockholders: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||
| Diluted | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||
| Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents: | ||||||||
| Basic | 83,476,498 | 76,500,965 | ||||||
| Diluted | 83,476,498 | 76,500,965 |
| (in thousands, except share amounts) | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 17,633 | $ | 19,818 | ||||
| Restricted cash - current | 525 | 525 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $609 and $672 at 2024 and 2023, respectively | 3,953 | 3,822 | ||||||
| Inventories, net | 8,252 | 8,426 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 845 | 676 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 31,208 | 33,267 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 3,164 | 3,304 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 88 | 219 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 4,876 | 4,982 | ||||||
| Prepaid and other non-current assets | 116 | 137 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 39,452 | $ | 41,909 | ||||
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 3,307 | $ | 3,190 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 3,164 | 2,972 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 5,938 | 6,657 | ||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 443 | 428 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 12,852 | 13,247 | ||||||
| Long-term deferred revenue | 1,581 | 1,637 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 4,945 | 5,062 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 43 | 43 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 19,421 | 19,989 | ||||||
| Series A - Convertible preferred stock: | ||||||||
| Convertible preferred stock, Series A, par value $0.001; 21,908 and 22,358 shares outstanding at 2024 and 2023, respectively | 5,464 | 5,577 | ||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.001; 300,000,000 shares authorized, 82,132,777 and 80,949,697 shares issued at 2024 and 2023, respectively | 82 | 81 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 556,878 | 554,148 | ||||||
| Treasury stock, 4,015 shares at 2024 and 2023 | (206 | ) | (206 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | (542,187 | ) | (537,680 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 14,567 | 16,343 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 39,452 | $ | 41,909 |