CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:GNMK), a leading provider of automated, multiplex molecular diagnostic testing systems, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015.
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2015 was $13.2 million, an increase of 34% over the prior year period. Full year 2015 revenue grew to $39.4 million, an increase of 29% versus 2014. During the quarter, 17 additional XT-8 analyzers were placed in end-user laboratories, resulting in a total installed base of 633 analyzers within the U.S. market at year end.
Gross profit for the fourth quarter was $8.5 million, or 64% of revenue, compared with $6.0 million, or 61% of revenue in the same period of 2014. Full year 2015 gross profit was $24.1 million, or 61% of revenue.
“Our strong fourth quarter results concluded a remarkable year of robust revenue growth and improved profitability. This is a clear testament to the capability and effectiveness of our Operations and Commercial teams,” said Hany Massarany, President and Chief Executive Officer of GenMark. “We believe that we’re very close to launching ePlex in Europe. We’ve demonstrated with thousands of ePlex cartridges across multiple manufacturing lots that we are capable of achieving the required level of product performance and scale to support the European launch, and we’re confident that we will soon be able to successfully accomplish this important milestone. However, we will likely need additional time beyond the first quarter to address some remaining sources of manufacturing variability, which have become more evident with the recent doubling of manufacturing volume,” added Massarany.
Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2015 were $17.0 million compared to $14.7 million in the same period for 2014. The increase was mainly driven by Research and Development expenses as the Company continues to develop assays on the ePlex system. For the full year, 2015 operating expenses were $65.6 million, an increase of $9.1 million over 2014 primarily driven by Research and Development investment in ePlex.
Loss per share was $0.21 per share for the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to a loss of $0.21 per share in the same period of 2014. For the full year 2015, loss per share was $1.00.
The Company ended the year with $45.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and intends to continue utilizing its cash balances to invest in the global commercialization of the ePlex system. As previously announced, the Company also established a debt facility for up to $40 million to provide additional capital to launch ePlex internationally as well as domestically.
Business Outlook
For full year 2016, the Company expects revenue in the range of $47 to $51 million and Gross Margin in the range of 53-55%.
The Company will be hosting a conference call to discuss fourth quarter results in further detail and release 2016 guidance on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be concurrently webcast. The link to the webcast will be available on the GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. website at www.genmarkdx.com under the investor relations section and will be archived for future reference. To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 312-5847 (US/Canada) or (253) 237-1154 (International) and use the conference ID number 21688003 approximately five minutes prior to the start time.
ABOUT GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS
GenMark Diagnostics (NASDAQ: GNMK) is a leading provider of automated, multiplex molecular diagnostic testing systems that detect and measure DNA and RNA targets to diagnose disease and optimize patient treatment. Utilizing GenMark's proprietary eSensor® detection technology, GenMark's eSensor XT-8™ system is designed to support a broad range of molecular diagnostic tests with a compact, easy-to-use workstation and self-contained, disposable test cartridges. The eSensor detection technology is also incorporated into GenMark's sample-to-answer system, ePlex™. For more information, visit www.genmarkdx.com.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding events, trends and business prospects, which may affect our future operating results and financial position. Such statements, including, but not limited to, those regarding our future financial performance, the timely commercialization of our ePlex system, and the availability of future financing, are all subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and financial position to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to successfully commercialize our ePlex system and its related test menu in a timely manner, constraints or inefficiencies caused by unanticipated acceleration and deceleration of customer demand, our ability to successfully expand sales of our product offerings outside the United States, and third-party payor reimbursement to our customers, as well as other risks and uncertainties described under the “Risk Factors” in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events, trends or circumstances after the date they are made.
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| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| (In thousands, except par value) | ||||||||
| As of December 31, | ||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 35,385 | $ | 36,855 | ||||
| Marketable securities | 10,080 | 33,651 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,727 and $2,702, respectively | 6,847 | 4,889 | ||||||
| Inventories | 3,054 | 2,137 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 591 | 575 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 55,957 | 78,107 | ||||||
| Non-current assets | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 11,396 | 11,052 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 2,376 | 1,870 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 758 | 758 | ||||||
| Other long-term assets | 180 | 183 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 70,667 | $ | 91,970 | ||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 4,376 | $ | 5,111 | ||||
| Accrued compensation | 3,861 | 5,187 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 2,352 | 1,995 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 10,589 | 12,293 | ||||||
| Long-term liabilities | ||||||||
| Deferred rent | 1,257 | 1,445 | ||||||
| Long-term debt | 9,890 | — | ||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 334 | 208 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 22,070 | 13,946 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 5,000 authorized, none issued | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000 authorized; 42,551 and 41,859 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively | 4 | 4 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 353,233 | 340,502 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (304,669 | ) | (262,472 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 29 | (10 | ) | |||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 48,597 | 78,024 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 70,667 | $ | 91,970 | ||||
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended |
Twelve Month Ended |
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| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Product revenue | $ | 13,085 | $ | 9,735 | $ | 39,029 | $ | 30,328 | ||||||||
| License and other revenue | 101 | 91 | 382 | 266 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 13,186 | 9,826 | 39,411 | 30,594 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 4,688 | 3,827 | 15,317 | 13,127 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 8,498 | 5,999 | 24,094 | 17,467 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 3,400 | 3,112 | 14,385 | 12,629 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 3,379 | 3,018 | 13,772 | 12,069 | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | 10,180 | 8,526 | 37,472 | 31,823 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 16,959 | 14,656 | 65,629 | 56,521 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (8,461 | ) | (8,657 | ) | (41,535 | ) | (39,054 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 25 | 37 | 125 | 244 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (273 | ) | (1 | ) | (880 | ) | (20 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (59 | ) | 27 | 133 | (6 | ) | ||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (307 | ) | 63 | (622 | ) | 218 | ||||||||||
| Loss before provision for income taxes | (8,768 | ) | (8,594 | ) | (42,157 | ) | (38,836 | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 14 | 18 | 40 | (573 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (8,782 | ) | $ | (8,612 | ) | $ | (42,197 | ) | $ | (38,263 | ) | ||||
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.21 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | $ | (1.00 | ) | $ | (0.93 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding basic and diluted | 42,429 | 41,569 | 42,157 | 41,346 | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (8,782 | ) | $ | (8,612 | ) | $ | (42,197 | ) | $ | (38,263 | ) | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (44 | ) | — | (36 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| Net unrealized losses on marketable securities, net of tax | 17 | (14 | ) | (3 | ) | (20 | ) | |||||||||
| Comprehensive loss | $ | (8,809 | ) | $ | (8,626 | ) | $ | (42,236 | ) | $ | (38,283 | ) | ||||
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||
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| Years ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
| Operating activities: | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (42,197 | ) | $ | (38,263 | ) | $ | (33,643 | ) | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,405 | 2,656 | 2,530 | |||||||||
| Amortization of premiums on investments | 180 | 702 | 314 | |||||||||
| Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs | 285 | — | — | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 9,995 | 5,796 | 3,893 | |||||||||
| Provision for bad debt | 25 | — | 2,721 | |||||||||
| Non-cash inventory adjustments | 594 | 450 | 1,779 | |||||||||
| Gain on sale of investment in preferred stock | (223 | ) | — | (1,392 | ) | |||||||
| Elimination of cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments upon liquidation of foreign subsidiary | — | — | 450 | |||||||||
| Impairment of intangible asset | — | — | 1,624 | |||||||||
| Other non-cash adjustments | 186 | 185 | — | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (1,983 | ) | (2,030 | ) | (2,390 | ) | ||||||
| Inventories | (1,286 | ) | (229 | ) | (1,313 | ) | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (36 | ) | (184 | ) | (119 | ) | ||||||
| Accounts payable | (757 | ) | 85 | 1,343 | ||||||||
| Accrued compensation | (458 | ) | 1,797 | 951 | ||||||||
| Other liabilities | 355 | (537 | ) | (544 | ) | |||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (31,915 | ) | (29,572 | ) | (23,796 | ) | ||||||
| Investing activities | ||||||||||||
| Change in restricted cash | — | — | 585 | |||||||||
| Payments for intellectual property licenses | (550 | ) | (350 | ) | (882 | ) | ||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (3,756 | ) | (5,726 | ) | (4,270 | ) | ||||||
| Purchases of marketable securities | (22,646 | ) | (28,054 | ) | (76,190 | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from sales of marketable securities | 223 | 7,497 | 6,643 | |||||||||
| Maturities of marketable securities | 46,050 | 56,050 | 1,550 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 19,321 | 29,417 | (72,564 | ) | ||||||||
| Financing activities | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 884 | 812 | 86,547 | |||||||||
| Costs incurred in conjunction with public offering | — | — | (5,510 | ) | ||||||||
| Principal repayment of borrowings | (22 | ) | (56 | ) | (766 | ) | ||||||
| Costs associated with debt issuance | (718 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 10,000 | — | 166 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | 989 | 531 | 396 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 11,133 | 1,287 | 80,833 | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (9 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (1,470 | ) | 1,132 | (15,527 | ) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 36,855 | 35,723 | 51,250 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 35,385 | $ | 36,855 | $ | 35,723 | ||||||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||||
| Transfer of systems from property and equipment into inventory | $ | 225 | $ | 256 | $ | 575 | ||||||
| Property and equipment costs incurred but not paid included in accounts payable | $ | 146 | $ | 124 | $ | 603 | ||||||
| Intellectual property acquisition included in accrued expenses | $ | 800 | $ | 550 | $ | 450 | ||||||
| Offering costs incurred but not paid included in other liabilities | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 65 | ||||||
| Supplemental cash flow information: | ||||||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 572 | $ | 20 | $ | 19 | ||||||
| Cash received for interest | $ | 305 | $ | 244 | $ | 403 | ||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes, net | $ | 10 | $ | 24 | $ | 21 | ||||||
