Mazor Robotics Reports Record Second Quarter 2017 Revenue Increased 87% To $15.5 Million

- Recurring Revenues Increased 50% Year-over-Year -

- Conference Call Today at 8:30 AM EDT (3:30PM IDT) -

CAESAREA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE: MZOR; NASDAQGM: MZOR), a pioneer and a leader in the field of surgical guidance systems, reported record second quarter revenue of $15.5 million. As previously announced, the Company received purchase orders for 19 systems in the 2017 second quarter and ended the quarter with a backlog of 14 systems.

“Our Q2 performance is highlighted by record quarterly revenue and a year-over-year increase of 87%, which reflects the market’s excitement for Mazor X and the successful sales execution with our partner,” commented Ori Hadomi, Chief Executive Officer. “The market traction and recognition of the system’s benefits is generating robust demand for our surgical guidance systems, which strengthens our leadership position in the U.S. market. Our sales team is continuing to pursue these opportunities and during the first few weeks of the third quarter we have received purchase orders for six systems.”

SECOND QUARTER 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON IFRS BASIS (“GAAP”)

Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased 87% to $15.5 million compared to $8.3 million in the year-ago second quarter. U.S. revenue increased 110% to $14.1 million compared to $6.7 million in the year-ago second quarter, as the Company recognized revenue from 14 Mazor X systems compared to 5 Renaissance systems in the 2016 second quarter. The Company ended the quarter with a backlog of 14 systems, which are expected to be shipped and recorded as revenues in the second half of 2017. International revenue was $1.4 million compared to $1.6 million in the year-ago second quarter. Recurring revenue from kit sales, services and others increased 50% to $6.3 million in the second quarter of 2017 compared to $4.2 million in the year-ago second quarter. The growth is attributed mainly to the increase of the installed base.

The Company’s gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was 69.4% compared to 76.9% in the year-ago second quarter. This expected decrease is attributed mainly to the higher manufacturing costs of the Mazor X compared to the Renaissance system and the inclusion of four Renaissance trade-ins to Mazor X. Total operating expenses were $14.6 million compared to $10.3 million in the year-ago second quarter primarily reflecting the Company’s increased investment in sales and marketing activities. Operating loss was $3.9 million compared to an operating loss of $4.0 million in the year-ago second quarter. Net loss for the second quarter of 2017 was $3.7 million, or $0.08 per share, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million, or $0.09 per share, for the year-ago second quarter.

Cash used in operating activities during the 2017 second quarter was $7.4 million compared to $0.6 million cash used in operating activities in the year-ago second quarter. The Increase in cash used in the period is due to increase of Accounts receivable and Inventory to support the growing installed base and backlog orders in the second quarter of 2017. As of June 30, 2017, cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $57.4 million.

SECOND QUARTER 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON NON-GAAP BASIS

The tables below include reconciliation of the Company’s GAAP results to non-GAAP results. The reconciliation relates to non-cash expenses in the amount of $1.3 million with respect to amortization of intangible assets and to share-based expenses recorded in the second quarter of 2017. On a non-GAAP basis, the net loss in the second quarter of 2017 was $2.4 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to $3.9 million, or $0.09 per share, for the year-ago second quarter.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON IFRS BASIS (“GAAP”)

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, revenue increased 85% and totaled $27.2 million compared to $14.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, due to higher system sales and an increase in recurring revenue. Recurring revenue totaled $11.5 million, an increase of 44% compared to $8.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2016. The growth in recurring revenue is attributed to the increase in the installed base and high utilization of the Company’s surgical guidance systems, both in the U.S. and globally. Gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was 67.3% compared with 75.7% in the six months ended June 30, 2016. This expected decrease is attributed mainly to the higher manufacturing costs of the Mazor X compared to the Renaissance system and the inclusion of six Renaissance trade-ins to Mazor X. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $8.9 million, or $0.19 per share, compared to a net loss of $9.2 million, or $0.21 per share, in the first six months of 2016.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON NON-GAAP BASIS

On a non-GAAP basis, the net loss for the first six months of 2017 was $6.3 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to a net loss of $8.1 million, or $0.19 per share, in the first six months of 2016.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter financial results as well as recent corporate developments on August 1, 2017 at 8:30 AM EDT (3:30 PM IDT). Investors within the United States interested in participating are invited to call 888-539-3679. Participants in Israel can use the toll-free dial-in number 1-80-924-6042. All other international participants can use the dial-in number 719-325-2322. For all callers, refer to Conference ID 8824893.

A replay of the event will be available for two weeks following the conclusion of the call. To access the replay, callers in the United States can call 1-866-375-1919 and reference the Replay Access Code: 8824893. All international callers can dial +1-719-457-0820, using the same Replay Access Code. To access the webcast, please visit www.mazorrobotics.com and select ‘Investor Relations.’

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