CLEVELAND, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewRay, Inc. (OTCQB: VRAY) announced today financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015.
In the third quarter of 2015, ViewRay achieved new product orders of $11.6 million for MRIdian, the world's first and only MRI-guided radiation therapy system that images and treats cancer patients simultaneously, and total revenue of $5.3 million. During the first nine months of 2015, the Company generated $28.8 million in new product orders for the MRIdian system, up 88% from the prior year period, bringing total system backlog to $78.0 million, representing 14 signed contracts, at the end of the third quarter. The Company installed its first international system during the third quarter at Seoul National University Hospital http://www.viewray.com/press-releases/viewray-announces-first-international-mridian-installation-at-seoul-national-university-hospital.
"We made excellent progress during the quarter, with positive momentum in new orders, and demonstrated our capability to work on multiple installations across three continents," said Chris A. Raanes, President and Chief Executive Officer of ViewRay. "In October at the Annual Meeting of ASTRO, the American Society for Radiation Oncology, leading clinicians reported on encouraging clinical results using real-time visualization and adaptive therapy enabled by MRIdian."
MRIdian was the subject of 19 clinical presentations and posters presented as part of ASTRO's Scientific Sessions. Topics included the advantages of on-table adaptive treatment and outcomes in the treatment of bladder, abdomen and head and neck cancers. Three presentations highlighted the value of MRIdian in delivering accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI), including tighter margins for treatment delivery with good to excellent cosmesis. Live recordings of the in-booth presentations and a full list of MRIdian-focused Scientific Session presentations are available at http://www.viewray.com/astro_2015.htm.
Also during the third quarter, the company completed an alternative public offering, raising a total of $29.4 million. "The completion of an alternative public offering is part of our overall growth strategy and allowed us to bolster our cash resources to further innovation and commercialization of the MRIdian system," said David Chandler, Chief Financial Officer of ViewRay.
Financial Results
New product orders in the third quarter 2015 were $11.6 million, a 13% increase compared to $10.3 million in the third quarter 2014. New product orders in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were $28.8 million, an 88% increase compared to $15.3 million in the same period last year. As of September 30, 2015, total order backlog was $78.0 million, representing 14 signed sales contracts. This compares to total order backlog of $32.4 million at September 30, 2014 and $71.9 million at June 30, 2015.
Total revenue in the third quarter 2015 was $5.3 million, a 105% increase compared to $2.6 million in the third quarter 2014. The Company recognized product revenue on one MRIdian system during the third quarter 2015 and 2014, with the increase in revenue due to higher pricing for the system in the third quarter 2015. Total revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $5.8 million, compared to $5.9 million in the same period last year. The Company recognized product revenue on one higher priced MRIdian system during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to two MRIdian systems during the same period of 2014.
Total gross profit in the third quarter 2015 was $(0.8) million, compared to $(0.3) million in the third quarter 2014. Total gross profit in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $(1.9) million, compared to $(2.3) million in the same period last year.
Total operating expenses in the third quarter 2015 were $8.3 million, compared to $6.8 million in the third quarter 2014. Total operating expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were $26.5 million, compared to $20.4 million in the same period last year.
Net loss in the third quarter 2015 was $(10.3) million, or $(0.35) per share, compared to $(7.6) million, or $(8.41) per share in the third quarter 2014. Net loss in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $(30.9) million, or $(2.96) per share, compared to $(24.2) million, or $(27.25) per share in the same period last year.
About ViewRay
ViewRay, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, is a medical device company that develops advanced radiation therapy technology for the treatment of cancer. The MRIdian system provides continuous soft-tissue imaging during treatment, using MRI-guided radiation therapy, so that clinicians are able to see where the actual radiation dose is being delivered and adapt to changes in the patient's anatomy.
ViewRay and MRIdian are registered trademarks of ViewRay, Inc.
ViewRay acknowledges the contribution of the State of Ohio, Department of Development and Third Frontier Commission, which provided funding in support of the MRI Technology Enabling Expansion of MRI into Radiotherapy Guidance Project.
Forward Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, references to the momentum in new orders and installations and ViewRay's overall growth strategy. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the ability to raise the additional funding needed to continue to pursue ViewRay's business and product development plans, the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies, the ability to commercialize MRIdian, competition in the industry in which ViewRay operates and overall market conditions.
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