IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Axonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXNX), a global medical technology company that is developing and commercializing novel products for the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

“We are pleased with this quarter’s revenue result considering the significant impact the surge in Covid-19 Delta variant cases had on elective procedure volumes in August and September, in addition to staffing shortages at hospitals and seasonality from summer vacations,” said Raymond W. Cohen, chief executive officer of Axonics. “Bulkamid^® posted its highest revenue quarter to date and has proven to be more insulated from Covid-19 impact due to physicians having the option to perform the procedure in their offices.”

Cohen continued, “Over the last four months, we have had the pleasure of hosting 325 physicians at six regional seminars to introduce Bulkamid and provide proctored wet lab training. The programs also provided us with an opportunity to introduce our sacral neuromodulation system to physicians who are less familiar with Axonics and have them hear firsthand from their peers who have already experienced the difference of working with Axonics. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from physicians at these seminars reinforces our confidence that the SNM market will grow considerably once Covid-19 subsides and that Axonics’ best-in-class incontinence solutions will drive durable growth for years to come.”

Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

• Net revenue was $46.9 million in third quarter 2021, an increase of 33% compared to $35.2 million in the prior year period.
  • Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) revenue was $40.1 million, of which $39.1 million was generated in the U.S. and the remainder in select international markets.
  • Bulkamid revenue was $6.8 million, of which $3.9 million was generated in the U.S. and the remainder in international markets.
• Gross margin was 66.5% in third quarter 2021 compared to 61.9% in the prior year period.
• Operating expenses were $47.7 million in third quarter 2021 compared to $30.6 million in the prior year period.
• Net loss was $17.3 million in third quarter 2021 compared to a net loss of $9.2 million in the prior year period.
• As of September 30, 2021, cash and cash equivalents were $228.8 million.

2021 Revenue Guidance

Axonics continues to closely monitor the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had, and continues to have, on elective procedure volumes. Based on third quarter results as well as continuing disruptions from Covid-19 and hospital staffing shortages potentially slowing the recovery in elective procedure volumes, Axonics is updating its 2021 guidance as follows:

• Fiscal year 2021 total company revenue of $177.0 million, an increase of 59% compared to fiscal year 2020.
  • 4Q21 total company revenue of $49.8 million, an increase of 43% compared to 4Q20.
• Fiscal year 2021 SNM revenue of $155.2 million, an increase of 39% compared to fiscal year 2020.
  • 4Q21 SNM revenue of $42.0 million, an increase of 21% compared to 4Q20.
• Fiscal year 2021 Bulkamid revenue of $21.8 million.
  • 4Q21 Bulkamid revenue of $7.8 million.

Webcast and Conference Call

Axonics will host a conference call today, November 4, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, to discuss financial results and recent business developments. The live teleconference may be accessed by dialing 866-687-5771 (U.S.) or 409-217-8725 (international) and using passcode 8798817.

A live webcast of the conference call may be accessed by visiting the Events & Presentations section of the Axonics investor relations website. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and will be archived on the Axonics website.

About Axonics

Based in Irvine, Calif., Axonics is a global medical technology company that is developing and commercializing novel products for adults with bladder and bowel dysfunction. The company’s rechargeable sacral neuromodulation (SNM) system provides patients suffering from overactive bladder and/or fecal incontinence with long-lived, easy to use, safe, clinically effective therapy. In addition, Axonics’ best-in-class urethral bulking agent, Bulkamid^®, provides safe and durable symptom relief to women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

Overactive bladder affects an estimated 87 million adults in the U.S. and Europe, with an additional 40 million adults estimated to suffer from fecal incontinence. SUI affects an estimated 20 million women in the U.S. alone. Axonics’ clinically proven products are offered at hundreds of medical centers across the U.S. and abroad. Reimbursement coverage is well established in the U.S. and is a covered service in most European countries. For more information, visit www.axonics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release that relate to future plans, events, prospects or performance are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “planned,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “designed,” and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of management, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in this press release, including the risks and uncertainties disclosed in Axonics filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available online at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Axonics undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, changed circumstances or unanticipated events.

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