Neuronetics Reports Third Quarter 2019 Financial and Operating Results

Third quarter 2019 revenue of $16.0 million, an increase of 16% over the third quarter of 2018

MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM), a commercial stage medical technology company focused on designing, developing and marketing products that improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from psychiatric disorders, today announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2019.

Third Quarter 2019 Highlights

  • Third quarter 2019 revenue of $16.0 million, an increase of 16% over the third quarter of 2018
  • Third quarter 2019 U.S. treatment session revenue of $10.3 million, an increase of 11% over the third quarter of 2018
  • Third quarter 2019 U.S. NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy revenue of $4.6 million, an increase of 18% over the third quarter of 2018
  • Active installed base was 1,032, as of September 30, 2019, an increase of 20% over the prior year period

Third Quarter 2019 Financial and Operating Results

“Our performance during the quarter was in line with our expectations as we continued to expand our installed base at an impressive rate and drive system utilization as more and more patients receive treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy,” said Chris Thatcher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Neuronetics. “We are seeing an emerging segment of the market, ‘TMS only providers,’ leap forward in their growth this quarter and believe this trend will continue. For the balance of this year, we have a slightly reduced outlook as our customer mix shifts toward larger providers and as we optimize our provider calling patterns to drive improved utilization. We are very optimistic about the long-term opportunity for NeuroStar Advanced Therapy both in the U.S., where we continue our leadership position, and internationally, where we are just beginning our efforts to provide the benefits of our therapy to this significant patient population.”

Revenues by Geography
Three Months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Amount Amount % Change
(in thousands, except percentages)
United States $ 15,294 $ 13,518 13 %
International 706 219 222 %
Total revenues $ 16,000 $ 13,737 16 %

United States Revenues by Product Category
Three Months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Amount Amount % Change
(in thousands, except percentages)
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System $ 4,616 $ 3,908 18 %
Treatment sessions 10,252 9,218 11 %
Other 426 392 9 %
Total United States revenues $ 15,294 $ 13,518 13 %

U.S. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System revenue for the third quarter of 2019 was $4.6 million, an increase of 18% over third quarter 2018 revenue of $3.9 million. The increase was primarily driven by an approximate 240% increase in other NeuroStar revenue due to higher sales-type lease revenue as compared to the third quarter of 2018. This increase was partially offset by lower capital revenue as capital units sold decreased by 6% and average selling prices declined by 10% as compared to the third quarter of 2018. On a sequential quarterly basis, average selling prices for capital sales were down approximately 3%.

As of September 30, 2019, the active unit installed base in the U.S. was 1,032. This represents an increase of 174 units, or 20%, over the active unit installed base as of September 30, 2018, and an increase of 56 units over the active installed base as of June 30, 2019.

U.S. Treatment Session revenue for the third quarter of 2019 was $10.3 million, an increase of 11% over revenue from the third quarter of 2018 of $9.2 million. The increase in U.S. Treatment Session revenue was primarily the result of an 8% increase in the number of treatment sessions sold and an approximate 170% increase in other treatment session revenue. This revenue increase was partially offset by a 6% decline in the average treatment session selling price as a result of pre-determined volume pricing discounts within our existing customer base that are triggered when those customers surpass certain high-volume thresholds.

Gross margin for the third quarter of 2019 was 73.8%, which is slightly lower than the third quarter of 2018 gross margin of 77.9%. The decrease in gross margin was the result of a higher mix of NeuroStar Advanced Therapy revenue and selling price decreases noted above.

Operating expenses during the third quarter of 2019 were $18.1 million, an increase of $3.1 million compared to $15.0 million in the third quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily driven by sales force expansion and marketing initiatives, higher product and clinical development expenses, as well as additional general and administrative expenses.

Net loss for the third quarter of 2019 was $(6.9) million, or $(0.37) per share, as compared to third quarter 2018 net loss of $(5.0) million, or $(0.29) per share. Net loss per share was based on 18,507,558 and 17,381,854 weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding for the third quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively.

EBITDA for the third quarter of 2019 was $(5.6) million as compared to the third quarter of 2018 EBITDA of $(3.8) million. See the accompanying financial table that reconciles EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, to net loss.

Cash and cash equivalents were $82.4 million as of September 30, 2019. This compares to cash and cash equivalents of $89.6 million as of June 30, 2019 and $104.6 million as of December 31, 2018.

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company expects to report worldwide revenue between $16.7 million and $17.7 million, representing 7% and 13% year-over-year growth, respectively.

For the full year 2019, the Company now expects to report total worldwide revenue between $62.0 and $63.0 million, representing 17% and 19% year-over-year growth, respectively, down from previous guidance of between $63.0 and $65.0 million.

For the full year 2019, the Company continues to expect gross margins to be in the mid 70% range, in line with full year 2018 margins.

For the full year 2019, the Company now expects operating expenses to be between $73.5 and $75.5 million, down slightly from previous guidance between $74.0 and $77.5 million.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Neuronetics’ management team will host a conference call on November 5, 2019 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (877) 472-8990 for domestic callers or +1 (629) 228-0778 for international callers, and referencing Conference ID: 3946759 approximately 10 minutes prior to start time. To access the live audio webcast or subsequent archived recording, visit the Investor Relations section of Neuronetics’ website at ir.neuronetics.com.

About Neuronetics

Neuronetics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on designing, developing, and marketing products that improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from psychiatric disorders. Our first commercial product, the NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy System, is a non-invasive and non-systemic office-based treatment that uses transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, to create a pulsed, MRI-strength magnetic field that induces electrical currents designed to stimulate specific areas of the brain associated with mood. The system is cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adult patients who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode. NeuroStar is also available in other parts of the world, including Japan, where it is listed under Japan’s national health insurance. Additional information can be found at www.neuronetics.com.

“Safe harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

Statements in the press release regarding Neuronetics, Inc. (the “Company”) that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “outlook,” “potential,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “would” and “should” as well as the negative of these terms and similar expressions. These statements include those relating to: the Company’s business outlook and current expectations for upcoming quarter and fiscal year 2019, including with respect to the level of new system sales and any specific projections provided; the Company’s expectations regarding domestic and international growth opportunities, additional indications and the build out of its NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System platform; expectations or beliefs regarding future events, potential markets or market size, and technological developments; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing items. These statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those projected. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to: the Company’s ability to achieve or sustain profitable operations due to its history of losses; the Company’s reliance on the sale and usage of its NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System to generate revenues; the scale and efficacy of the Company’s salesforce; availability of coverage and reimbursement from third-party payors for treatments using the Company’s products; physician and patient demand for treatments using the Company’s products; developments in respect of competing technologies and therapies for the indications that the Company’s products treat; product defects; the Company’s ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for its technology; developments in clinical trials or regulatory review of NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System for additional indications; and developments in regulation in the United States and other applicable jurisdictions. For a discussion of these and other related risks, please refer to the Company’s recent SEC filings which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or changes in the Company’s expectations.

Investor Contact:

Mark R. Klausner
Westwicke Partners
443-213-0501
ir@neuronetics.com

Media Contact:

Leanne Scott Brown
Vault Communications
610-455-2742
Lbrown@vaultcommunications.com

NEURONETICS, INC.
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited; In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months ended Nine Months ended
September 30, September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues $ 16,000 $ 13,737 $ 45,300 $ 37,141
Cost of revenues 4,192 3,034 11,170 8,736
Gross Profit 11,808 10,703 34,130 28,405
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 10,362 9,672 31,477 27,616
General and administrative 4,285 3,238 13,145 8,952
Research and development 3,489 2,125 9,499 6,010
Total operating expenses 18,136 15,035 54,121 42,578
Loss from Operations (6,328 ) (4,332 ) (19,991 ) (14,173 )
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense 930 928 2,780 2,749
Other expense (income), net (391 ) (299 ) (1,281 ) 1,032
Net Loss $ (6,867 ) $ (4,961 ) $ (21,490 ) $ (17,954 )
Net loss per share of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted $ (0.37 ) $ (0.29 ) $ (1.17 ) $ (2.99 )
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted 18,508 17,382 18,296 6,014

NEURONETICS, INC.
Balance Sheets
(Unaudited; In thousands, except per share data)

September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 82,370 $ 104,583
Accounts receivable, net 7,552 5,620
Inventory 2,924 2,432
Current portion of net investments in sales-type leases 633 -
Current portion of prepaid commission expense 442 -
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,985 1,838
Total current assets 95,906 114,473
Property and equipment, net 1,007 1,378
Operating lease right-of-use assets 3,879 -
Net investments in sales-type leases 1,141 -
Prepaid commission expense 2,465 -
Other assets 1,083 1,171
Total Assets $ 105,481 $ 117,022
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 4,109 $ 3,756
Accrued expenses 7,612 7,548
Deferred revenue 2,252 2,255
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 529 -
Current portion of long-term debt, net 7,500 -
Total current liabilities 22,002 13,559
Long-term debt, net 23,450 30,395
Deferred revenue 2,229 1,940
Operating lease liabilities 3,470 -
Deferred rent - 86
Total Liabilities 51,151 45,980
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 10,000 shares authorized; no shares
issued or outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018
- -
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 200,000 shares authorized; 18,602 and
17,744 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and
December 31, 2018, respectively
186 177
Additional paid-in capital 296,677 291,908
Accumulated deficit (242,533 ) (221,043 )
Total Stockholders’ Equity 54,330 71,042
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 105,481 $ 117,022

NEURONETICS, INC.
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited; In thousands)

Nine Months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss $ (21,490 ) $ (17,954 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 765 671
Share-based compensation 2,458 1,364
Non-cash interest expense 555 642
Change in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability - 1,396
Cost of rental units purchased by customers 144 148
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net (1,933 ) (1,016 )
Inventory (455 ) (767 )
Net investment in sales-type leases (1,774 ) -
Prepaid commission expense (2,907 ) -
Prepaid expenses and other assets 183 (298 )
Accounts payable 10 (594 )
Accrued expenses 80 (1,461 )
Deferred revenue 285 (400 )
Deferred rent - (46 )
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities (24,079 ) (18,315 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software (454 ) (650 )
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (454 ) (650 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in initial public offering - 99,998
Payments of public offering costs - (3,465 )
Proceeds from exercises of stock options 2,320 45
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 2,320 96,578
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (22,213 ) 77,613
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period 104,583 29,147
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period $ 82,370 $ 106,760

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, and should not be construed as a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP net loss. However, management uses both the GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures internally to evaluate and manage the Company’s operations and to better understand its business. Further, management believes the addition of the non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplementary information to, and facilitates analysis by, investors in evaluating the Company’s financial performance, results of operations and trends. The Company’s calculation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly designated measures reported by other companies, since companies and investors may differ as to what type of events warrant adjustment.

The following table reconciles reported net loss to EBITDA:

Three Months ended Nine Months ended
September 30, September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
EBITDA Reconciliation (in thousands) (in thousands)
Net loss $ (6,867 ) $ (4,961 ) $ (21,490 ) $ (17,954 )
Interest expense 930 928 2,780 2,749
Income taxes - - - -
Depreciation and amortization 308 208 765 671
EBITDA $ (5,629 ) $ (3,825 ) $ (17,945 ) $ (14,534 )

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