Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project Receives MPCA Approvals and Remaining DNR Permits

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CALGARY, AB and DULUTH, MN, Nov 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Today Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced approvals for Enbridge’s Line 3 project, including the 401 Water Quality Certification.  Also, today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released the final eight permits for the project.

“Clearly this is a big day for Line 3 in Minnesota,” said Leo Golden Vice President of Line 3 Execution. “These authorizations and approvals are an important step towards construction for this safety and maintenance focused replacement project which comes at an important time for Minnesota.” 

This decision from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, including the project’s 401 Water Quality Certification clears the way for a determination from the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding federal permits.

The Line 3 project has been designed to avoid and minimize impacts to sensitive streams and wetlands.  Enbridge pipelines have coexisted with the nation’s most productive wild rice waters for 70 years.

The authorizations and permits approved today by the Minnesota DNR range from a license for utility crossing of state land and public water, to water appropriation for dust control, hydrostatic testing and horizontal directional drilling.  Enbridge has now received all ten of the DNR permits and authorizations for the safety and maintenance focused Line 3 Replacement Project.  The project still needs final permits and authorizations before construction can begin.  

The thorough, robust, science-based review of the project over the past six years has led to evidence-based approvals. Enbridge recognizes that the permit conditions required by the PCA and DNR are essential for protecting Minnesota’s sensitive streams and wild rice waters during construction and planning for post-construction restoration and enhancement.

At Enbridge safety is our top priority.  Enbridge implemented an effective COVID-19 testing and screening program that has proven effective during our recent Line 3 construction in North Dakota.  We will continue to follow the latest guidance provided by local, federal and international public-health and government authorities to protect workers and communities. 

The project will provide significant economic benefits for counties, small businesses, Native American communities, and union members. Line 3 is a shovel-ready, $2.6-billion private investment that will bring 4,200 family-sustaining construction jobs, millions of dollars in local spending and tax revenues at a time when Northern Minnesota needs it most.


Forward Looking Information

Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge Inc. (“Enbridge” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including management’s assessment of Enbridge and its subsidiaries’ future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as ”anticipate”, ”expect”, ”project”, ”estimate”, ”forecast”, ”plan”, ”intend”, ”target”, ”believe”, “likely” and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information or statements in this news release include statements with respect to the Line 3 Replacement Project and expected regulatory and permitting actions and decisions, capital expenditures, construction schedules and anticipated economic benefits.

Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Assumptions regarding the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, NGL and renewable energy, and the prices of these commodities, are material to and underlie all forward-looking statements, as they may impact current and future levels of demand for the Company’s services. Similarly, the COVID-19 pandemic, exchange rates, inflation and interest rates impact the economies and business environments in which the Company operates and may impact levels of demand for the Company’s services and cost of inputs and are therefore inherent in all forward-looking statements. Due to the interdependencies and correlation of these macroeconomic factors, the impact of any one assumption on a forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty. The most relevant assumptions associated with forward-looking statements on announced projects and projects under construction such as the Line 3 Replacement Project, including estimated completion dates and expected capital expenditures, include the following: the COVID-19 pandemic and the duration and impact thereof; the impact of customer, government and regulatory approvals on construction and in-service schedules and cost recovery regimes; the availability and price of labour and construction materials; the effects of inflation and foreign exchange rates on labour and material costs; the effects of interest rates on borrowing costs; and the impact of weather.

Enbridge’s forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company’s other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge’s future course of action depends on management’s assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on the Company’s behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.


About Enbridge Inc.

Enbridge Inc. is a leading North American energy infrastructure company. We safely and reliably deliver the energy people need and want to fuel quality of life. Our core businesses include Liquids Pipelines, which transports approximately 25 percent of the crude oil produced in North America; Gas Transmission and Midstream, which transports approximately 20 percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S.; and Utilities and Power Operations, which serves approximately 3.7 million retail customers in Ontario and Quebec, and generates approximately 1,750 MW of net renewable power in North America and Europe. The Company’s common shares trade on and stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit www.enbridge.com

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AGNC Investment Corp. Declares Monthly Common Stock Dividend of $0.12 per Common Share for November 2020 and Announces Estimated Tangible Net Book Value of $16.31 per Common Share as of October 31, 2020

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BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) (“AGNC” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for November 2020. The dividend is payable on December 9, 2020 to common stockholders of record as of November 30, 2020.

The Company also announced today its estimated tangible net book value of $16.31 per common share as of October 31, 2020. The estimate of tangible net book value includes deductions for the Company’s October 2020 dividend of $0.12 per common share, which was declared on October 8, 2020 with an October 30, 2020 record date.

The estimated tangible net book value is unaudited and has not been verified or reviewed by any third party. The Company’s current estimate may also be materially different from its estimate as of October 31, 2020. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise its estimate of tangible net book value.

For further information or questions, please contact Investor Relations at (301) 968-9300 or [email protected].       

ABOUT AGNC INVESTMENT CORP.
AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency.  For further information, please refer to www.AGNC.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of management of the Company at the time of such statements and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, including, without limitation, changes in interest rates, changes in the yield curve, changes in prepayment rates, the availability and terms of financing, changes in the market value of the Company’s assets, general economic conditions, market conditions, conditions in the market for agency securities, and legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business of the Company. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, are included in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information, or otherwise.

CONTACT:
Investor Relations – (301) 968-9300

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STAG Industrial Announces New Solar Systems In Illinois And Massachusetts

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BOSTON, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — STAG Industrial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: STAG) today announced the groundbreaking of its first onsite solar installation in Illinois, and its fifth solar installation in Massachusetts.  The projects are part of community solar programs and will provide low-cost renewable energy to local homes and businesses.  Facilitated by Black Bear Energy in partnership with STAG, and developed by Green Street Power Partners (“GSPP”), these systems have an aggregate capacity of 3.5 MW and will generate over 4.4 million kWh of electricity annually – the equivalent of powering nearly 361 homes with solar.  With the addition of these sites, STAG now hosts over 13.5 MW of solar nationally. 

“We have a large presence in Illinois, and the passing of the Future Energy Jobs Act of 2017 gave us an opportunity to incorporate solar into another asset’s roof.  We are honored to be one of the first rooftop community solar projects in Illinois, and to be a part of Illinois’ transition to a clean energy economy, enabling job creation and new clean energy resources.” said Brian LaMont, Senior Vice President of Construction at STAG.

Construction on the assets commenced in July and the systems are expected to come online as early as the fourth quarter of 2020.

“The Illinois Community solar market and the Massachusetts SMART Program provide fantastic opportunities to install solar on industrial rooftops.  Community solar programs allow projects to be built on large roofs in areas with high demand for electricity and are a great solution for utility customers who may prefer solar electricity but are unable to host it on their own homes and buildings.  It is a win for commercial real estate owners, the local utility and its customers,” commented Drew Torbin, Black Bear Energy’s Chief Executive Officer.

Illinois’ goal of 4,300 MW by 2030 has led to a rapid expansion of its solar presence across the state. Our team at GSPP is excited to contribute to this solar energy growth with our first project in the state of Illinois, made possible through our partnership with STAG Industrial and Black Bear Energy. We look forward to increasing renewable energy access across the state with this rooftop community solar project, and hopefully more to come” commented Scott Kerner, Green Street’s Chief Executive Officer.

About STAG Industrial, Inc.

STAG Industrial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition, ownership and operation of single-tenant, industrial properties throughout the United States. As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s portfolio consists of 462 buildings in 38 states with approximately 92.3 million rentable square feet.

For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.stagindustrial.com.

About Green Street Power Partners

Headquartered in Stamford, CT, Green Street Power Partners (GSPP) is a national developer, financier, owner, and operator of solar energy systems benefiting businesses and communities across the country. GSPP specializes in structured finance for solar assets, securing sponsor and tax equity alongside project-level debt financing to realize the highest value for its clients.

GSPP’s proven dependability, experience within the industry, and established portfolio of over 90 MW, underpin its success as one of the leading solar developers and owners in the country.

About Black Bear Energy 

Black Bear Energy is a technology-enabled, commercial buyer’s representative specializing in onsite renewable energy and cleantech services.  In the past five years, Black Bear has helped its clients bid out over 1,000 clean technology projects in more than 20 states through its data driven process.  For more information about Black Bear Energy, visit BlackBearEnergy.com. For press inquiries, contact [email protected].

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Applied Materials Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Results

  • Record quarterly revenue of $4.69 billion, up 25 percent year over year
  • Record quarterly GAAP EPS of $1.23 and non-GAAP EPS of $1.25, up 64 percent and 56 percent year over year, respectively
  • Generated record annual cash from operations of $3.80 billion

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Oct. 25, 2020.

Fourth Quarter Results

Applied generated revenue of $4.69 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 45.4 percent, operating income of $1.28 billion or 27.4 percent of net sales, and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23.

On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 45.7 percent, operating income of $1.33 billion or 28.3 percent of net sales, and EPS of $1.25.

The company generated $1.32 billion in cash from operations and returned $250 million to shareholders including $200 million in dividends and $50 million in share repurchases.

Full Year Results

In fiscal 2020, Applied generated revenue of $17.20 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 44.7 percent, operating income of $4.37 billion or 25.4 percent of net sales, and EPS of $3.92.

On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 45.1 percent, operating income of $4.53 billion or 26.3 percent of net sales, and EPS of $4.17.

The company generated a record $3.80 billion in cash from operations, paid dividends of $787 million and used $649 million to repurchase 12 million shares of common stock.

“Applied Materials closed fiscal 2020 with record quarterly performance as demand for our semiconductor systems and services remains very strong,” said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. “Our future opportunities have never looked better and, as powerful technology trends take shape, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate our customers’ roadmaps and outperform our markets.”

Results Summary

                Change
  Q4 FY2020   Q4 FY2019   FY2020   FY2019 Q4 FY2020

 vs.

Q4 FY2019
  FY2020

vs.

FY2019
  (In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net sales $ 4,688      $ 3,754      $ 17,202      $ 14,608    25 %   18 %
Gross margin 45.4  %   43.5  %   44.7  %   43.7  % 1.9 points   1.0 points
Operating margin 27.4  %   23.0  %   25.4  %   22.9  % 4.4 points   2.5 points
Net income $ 1,131      $ 698      $ 3,619      $ 2,706    62 %   34 %
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.23      $ 0.75      $ 3.92      $ 2.86    64 %   37 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results                    
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin 45.7  %   43.8  %   45.1  %   44.0  % 1.9 points   1.1 points
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 28.3  %   23.7  %   26.3  %   23.5  % 4.6 points   2.8 points
Non-GAAP adjusted net income $ 1,148      $ 744      $ 3,845      $ 2,875    54 %   34 %
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS $ 1.25      $ 0.80      $ 4.17      $ 3.04    56 %   37 %

A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also “Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures” section.

Business Outlook

In the first quarter of fiscal 2021, Applied expects net sales to be approximately $4.95 billion, plus or minus $200 million. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.20 to $1.32.

This outlook for non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share and includes a net income tax benefit related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers of $0.03 per share, but does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, such as any additional charges related to acquisitions or other non-operational or unusual items, as well as other tax related items, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable efforts due to their inherent uncertainty.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Reportable Segment Information



Semiconductor Systems

Q4 FY2020   Q4 FY2019   FY2020   FY2019
               
  (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales $ 3,070     $ 2,302     $ 11,367     $ 9,027  
Foundry, logic and other 58 %   58 %   59 %   52 %
DRAM 21 %   21 %   20 %   22 %
Flash memory 21 %   21 %   21 %   26 %
Operating income 1,059     641     3,714     2,464  
Operating margin 34.5 %   27.8 %   32.7 %   27.3 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results            
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 1,073     $ 652     $ 3,778     $ 2,507  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 35.0 %   28.3 %   33.2 %   27.8 %



Applied Global Services

Q4 FY2020   Q4 FY2019   FY2020   FY2019
               
  (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales $ 1,106     $ 977     $ 4,155     $ 3,854  
Operating income 320     274     1,127     1,101  
Operating margin 28.9 %   28.0 %   27.1 %   28.6 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results            
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 320     $ 274     $ 1,135     $ 1,101  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 28.9 %   28.0 %   27.3 %   28.6 %



Display and Adjacent Markets

Q4 FY2020   Q4 FY2019   FY2020   FY2019
               
  (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales $ 485     $ 457     $ 1,607     $ 1,651  
Operating income 95     96     291     294  
Operating margin 19.6 %   21.0 %   18.1 %   17.8 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results            
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 98     $ 99     $ 304     $ 307  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 20.2 %   21.7 %   18.9 %   18.6 %

Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures

Applied provides investors with certain non-GAAP adjusted financial measures, which are adjusted for the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring charges and any associated adjustments; certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19; impairments of assets, or investments; gain or loss on sale of strategic investments; loss on early extinguishment of debt; certain income tax items and other discrete adjustments. On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year. Additionally, non-GAAP results exclude estimated discrete income tax expense items associated with U.S. tax legislation. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.

Management uses these non-GAAP adjusted financial measures to evaluate the company’s operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes these measures enhance an overall understanding of its performance and investors’ ability to review the company’s business from the same perspective as the company’s management, and facilitate comparisons of this period’s results with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of Applied’s ongoing operating performance. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Webcast Information

Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast and related slide presentation will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks and demand drivers, technology transitions, our business and financial performance and market share positions, our capital allocation and cash deployment strategies, our investment and growth strategies, our development of new products and technologies, our business outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and beyond, the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and responses thereto on our operations and financial results, strategic acquisitions and investments, including the proposed acquisition of Kokusai Electric Corporation, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products; global economic and industry conditions; the effects of regional or global health epidemics, including the severity and duration of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; global trade issues and changes in trade and export license policies, including the impact of the implementation and interpretation of the rules published by the U.S. Department of Commerce on April 28, 2020 and August 17, 2020 relating to certain export license requirements; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; customers’ technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; the concentrated nature of our customer base; acquisitions, investments and divestitures; changes in income tax laws; our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs;  and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our recent Forms 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Contact:

Ricky Gradwohl (editorial/media) 408.235.4676
Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

  Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended

(In millions, except per share amounts)
October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
  October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
Net sales $ 4,688     $ 3,754     $ 17,202     $ 14,608  
Cost of products sold 2,558     2,120     9,510     8,222  
Gross profit 2,130     1,634     7,692     6,386  
Operating expenses:              
Research, development and engineering 560     515     2,234     2,054  
Marketing and selling 131     129     526     521  
General and administrative 156     126     567     461  
Total operating expenses 847     770     3,327     3,036  
Income from operations 1,283     864     4,365     3,350  
Interest expense 59     59     240     237  
Interest and other income (loss), net 19     35     41     156  
Income before income taxes 1,243     840     4,166     3,269  
Provision for income taxes 112     142     547     563  
Net income $ 1,131     $ 698     $ 3,619     $ 2,706  
Earnings per share:              
Basic $ 1.24     $ 0.76     $ 3.95     $ 2.89  
Diluted $ 1.23     $ 0.75     $ 3.92     $ 2.86  
Weighted average number of shares:              
Basic 914     920     916     937  
Diluted 921     931     923     945  

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS


(In millions)
October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,351     $ 3,129  
Short-term investments 387     489  
Accounts receivable, net 2,963     2,533  
Inventories 3,904     3,474  
Other current assets 764     581  
Total current assets 13,369     10,206  
Long-term investments 1,538     1,703  
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,604     1,529  
Goodwill 3,466     3,399  
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net 153     156  
Deferred income taxes and other assets 2,223     2,031  
Total assets $ 22,353     $ 19,024  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Current portion of long-term debt $     $ 600  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,138     2,511  
Contract liabilities 1,321     1,336  
Total current liabilities 4,459     4,447  
Long-term debt, net of current portion 5,448     4,713  
Income taxes payable 1,206     1,275  
Other liabilities 662     375  
Total liabilities 11,775     10,810  
Total stockholders’ equity 10,578     8,214  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 22,353     $ 19,024  

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


(In millions)
Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
Cash flows from operating activities:              
Net income $ 1,131     $ 698     $ 3,619     $ 2,706  
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:              
Depreciation and amortization 97     92     376     363  
Share-based compensation 73     66     307     263  
Deferred income taxes (18 )   (8 )   80     49  
Other 5         60     (19 )
Net change in operating assets and liabilities 27     (22 )   (638 )   (115 )
Cash provided by operating activities 1,315     826     3,804     3,247  
Cash flows from investing activities:              
Capital expenditures (162 )   (97 )   (422 )   (441 )
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired         (107 )   (28 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 366     555     1,754     1,940  
Purchases of investments (345 )   (544 )   (1,355 )   (1,914 )
Cash used in investing activities (141 )   (86 )   (130 )   (443 )
Cash flows from financing activities:              
Debt borrowings, net of issuance costs         2,979      
Debt repayments         (2,882 )    
Proceeds from common stock issuances 83     72     174     145  
Common stock repurchases (50 )   (500 )   (649 )   (2,403 )
Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards (6 )   (3 )   (172 )   (86 )
Payments of dividends to stockholders (200 )   (194 )   (787 )   (771 )
Cash used in financing activities (173 )   (625 )   (1,337 )   (3,115 )
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents 1,001     115     2,337     (311 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents—beginning of period 4,465     3,014     3,129     3,440  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period $ 5,466     $ 3,129     $ 5,466     $ 3,129  
               
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents              
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,351     $ 3,129     $ 5,351     $ 3,129  
Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets 115         115      
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents $ 5,466     $ 3,129     $ 5,466     $ 3,129  
               
Supplemental cash flow information:              
Cash payments for income taxes $ 23     $ 69     $ 542     $ 522  
Cash refunds from income taxes $ 63     $ 2     $ 68     $ 22  
Cash payments for interest $ 68     $ 76     $ 219     $ 219  

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Corporate and Other


(In millions)
Q4 FY2020   Q4 FY2019   FY2020   FY2019
Unallocated net sales $ 27     $ 18     $ 73     $ 76  
Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses (145 )   (99 )   (533 )   (322 )
Share-based compensation (73 )   (66 )   (307 )   (263 )
Total $ (191 )   $ (147 )   $ (767 )   $ (509 )

Additional Information

  Q4 FY2020   Q4 FY2019   FY2020   FY2019
Net Sales by Geography (In millions)                  
United States 448     412     1,619     1,871  
% of Total 10 %   11 %   10 %   13 %
Europe 206     147     736     820  
% of Total 4 %   4 %   4 %   6 %
Japan 706     471     1,996     2,198  
% of Total 15 %   13 %   11 %   15 %
Korea 719     471     3,031     1,929  
% of Total 15 %   13 %   18 %   13 %
Taiwan 872     919     3,953     2,965  
% of Total 19 %   24 %   23 %   20 %
Southeast Asia 161     135     411     548  
% of Total 3 %   3 %   2 %   4 %
China 1,576     1,199     5,456     4,277  
% of Total 34 %   32 %   32 %   29 %
               
Employees (In thousands)              
Regular Full Time 24.0     22.0          

 APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

  Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended

(In millions, except percentages)
October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
  October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit              
Reported gross profit – GAAP basis $ 2,130     $ 1,634     $ 7,692     $ 6,386  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 12     9     37     37  
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-195         23      
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit $ 2,142     $ 1,643     $ 7,752     $ 6,423  
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin 45.7 %   43.8 %   45.1 %   44.0 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income              
Reported operating income – GAAP basis $ 1,283     $ 864     $ 4,365     $ 3,350  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 16     14     54     55  
Acquisition integration and deal costs 26     10     80     22  
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-195         30      
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 1,325     $ 888     $ 4,529     $ 3,427  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 28.3 %   23.7 %   26.3 %   23.5 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income              
Reported net income – GAAP basis $ 1,131     $ 698     $ 3,619     $ 2,706  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 16     14     54     55  
Acquisition integration and deal costs 26     10     80     22  
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-195         30      
Realized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net         (1 )   (6 )
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (7 )   (5 )   (8 )   (30 )
Loss on early extinguishment of debt         33      
Income tax effect of share-based compensation2 13     4          
Income tax effect of changes in applicable U.S. tax laws3             (24 )
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers 10     6     114     62  
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items (36 )   20     (41 )   95  
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments4 (5 )   (3 )   (35 )   (5 )
Non-GAAP adjusted net income $ 1,148     $ 744     $ 3,845     $ 2,875  

These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
   
2 GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.
   
3 Charges to income tax provision related to a one-time transition tax as a result of U.S. tax legislation.
   
4 Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.
   
5 Temporary incremental employee compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

  Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended

(In millions, except per share amounts)
October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
  October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share              
Reported earnings per diluted share – GAAP basis $ 1.23     $ 0.75     $ 3.92     $ 2.86  
Certain items associated with acquisitions 0.02     0.01     0.05     0.05  
Acquisition integration and deal costs 0.02     0.01     0.07     0.02  
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19         0.03      
Loss on early extinguishment of debt         0.03      
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (0.01 )       (0.01 )   (0.03 )
Income tax effect of share-based compensation 0.02              
Income tax effect of changes in applicable U.S. tax laws             (0.03 )
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers 0.01     0.01     0.12     0.07  
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items (0.04 )   0.02     (0.04 )   0.10  
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share $ 1.25     $ 0.80     $ 4.17     $ 3.04  
Weighted average number of diluted shares 921     931     923     945  

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

  Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages) October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
  October 25,
2020
  October 27,
2019
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income              
Reported operating income – GAAP basis $ 1,059     $ 641     $ 3,714     $ 2,464  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 12     11     41     43  
Acquisition integration costs 2         3      
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192         20      
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 1,073     $ 652     $ 3,778     $ 2,507  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 35.0 %   28.3 %   33.2 %   27.8 %
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income              
Reported operating income – GAAP basis $ 320     $ 274     $ 1,127     $ 1,101  
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192         8      
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 320     $ 274     $ 1,135     $ 1,101  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 28.9 %   28.0 %   27.3 %   28.6 %
Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income              
Reported operating income – GAAP basis $ 95     $ 96     $ 291     $ 294  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 3     3     12     12  
Acquisition integration costs             1  
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192         1      
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 98     $ 99     $ 304     $ 307  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 20.2 %   21.7 %   18.9 %   18.6 %

These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2 Temporary incremental employee compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted segment results above does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses that are reported within corporate and other and included in consolidated operating income.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

  Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages) October 25, 2020
   
Provision for income taxes – GAAP basis (a) $ 112  
Income tax effect of share-based compensation (13 )
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers (10 )
Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items 36  
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments 5  
Non-GAAP adjusted provision for income taxes (b) $ 130  
   
Income before income taxes – GAAP basis (c) $ 1,243  
Certain items associated with acquisitions 16  
Acquisition integration and deal costs 26  
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (7 )
Non-GAAP adjusted income before income taxes (d) $ 1,278  
   
Effective income tax rate – GAAP basis (a/c) 9.0 %
   
Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate (b/d) 10.2 %

Bionano Genomics Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Company to host conference call today, November 12, at 4:30 pm ET

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bionano Genomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNGO), a genome analysis company providing tools and services based on its Saphyr system to scientists and clinicians conducting genetic research and patient testing, and providing diagnostic testing for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disabilities through its Lineagen business, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 and provided a business update.

“We believe key events this quarter have set us up for continued growth and success,” said Erik Holmlin, Ph.D., CEO of Bionano. “Yesterday, in the largest Saphyr study on leukemia to date, cytogenetic thought leaders from leading U.S. institutions recommended that optical genome mapping using Saphyr be considered as a first-line diagnostic tool in leukemias. We saw continued adoption by cytogenomic labs around the world and for COVID host genome research, publication of several major studies on cancer genomics, genetic diseases and reference genome assembly, and made significant improvements to the Saphyr system. We enhanced our management team with the addition of our Chief Financial Officer and our first Chief Medical Officer. In addition, we completed the strategic acquisition of Lineagen, which adds to our revenue and outlines a potential path to reimbursement of laboratory developed tests performed on Saphyr.”


Recent Business Highlights

The Company continued building scientific momentum and driving utilization of its Saphyr System at key institutions across the globe, with the following notable announcements:

  • Multi-Center Evaluation of Bionano Optical Genome Mapping by Cytogenetics Thought Leaders in the US Led to Recommendation for Bionano’s Saphyr to Replace Karyotyping as First-Line Test for Detection and Identification of Structural and Copy Number Variants in Leukemia Patients
     
  • Saphyr played essential role in identifying three previously unknown genetic mutation types in cancer in study from Weill Cornell
     
  • Saphyr showed to be key to understanding cancer genome structures that make tumors grow aggressively
     
  • Boston Children’s Hospital used Saphyr to study children with severe COVID-19 form MIS-C, and Rockefeller University used animal species susceptible and resistant to COVID-19 in Saphyr-based comparative genomics study to identify genome variants that predispose to infection
     
  • Saphyr data provided insight and understanding of repeat expansion disorders causing muscular dystrophy and ALS, and was shown to be indispensable for analysis of microdeletion syndromes
     
  • Vertebrate Genome Project ruled Bionano optical genome mapping technology as essential part of assembling reference quality genomes
     
  • Expanded European business with adoption of Saphyr at three of Europe’s largest pediatric hospitals in Spain, Italy and France.
     
  • Expanded Global business with adoption of Saphyr for Next-Generation Cytogenomics in Eastern Europe, Australia and Canada
     
  • Saphyr received German accreditation of Laboratory Developed Test for genetic disease testing

Enhanced Saphyr System

  • Released fast and simple DNA isolation protocol to process solid tumor samples
     
  • Released largest ever update to its suite of software tools that simplifies clinical analysis, reduces time to actionable results and makes adoption by clinical labs easier
     
  • Saphyr services offered in CLIA Certified Lab Expanded Bionano Genomics’ clinical applications

Corporate

  • Acquired Diagnostics Services Provider Lineagen to Accelerate Clinical Adoption of Saphyr for Digital Cytogenetics, Expanded Diagnostic Testing Menu with Launch of Lineagen’s EpiPanelDx PLUS Gene Panel Test that Identifies Genetic Conditions Related to Epilepsy
     
  • Announced positive outcome from a special shareholder meeting where stockholders voted in favor of the company’s proposal to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock
     
  • Enhanced senior management team with the appointments of Christopher Stewart as Chief Financial Officer and Dr. Alka Chaubey as Chief Medical Officer


Third Quarter Ended 2020 Financial Results

Total Revenue. Total revenue was $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, up 86% sequentially from $1.2M in the prior quarter. Third quarter revenue was down 33.7% compared to $3.3 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease was driven by a change in the mix of revenue between instrument sales and our reagent rental program. Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2020 includes service revenue of $0.4 million from our recently acquired subsidiary, Lineagen, from the date of the acquisition of August 21, 2020 to September 30, 2020.

Cost of Revenue. Total cost of revenue decreased by $0.9 million, or 38.5%, to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $2.4 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease was driven by a change in the mix of revenue between instrument sales and our reagent rental program. The decrease in cost was  partially offset by an increase in in cost of our consumables as the number of units sold increased 34%.  In addition, cost of service revenue increased by $0.2 million attributed to revenue generated by our recently acquired subsidiary, Lineagen, from the date of the acquisition of August 21, 2020 to September 30, 2020.

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses were $11.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $6.6 million for the same period in 2019. The change is primarily due to increased legal and accounting fees to support business operations and its international presence, including approximately $1.5 million in transaction costs associated with the Lineagen acquisition, and an increase in wage expenses as a result of the addition of the 33 employees from the Lineagen acquisition and increased headcount in the Company’s global sales and marketing teams and back-office support teams to assist with the growth of its world-wide product distribution. Reduced travel and trade show expenses, in response to COVID travel protocols, have partially offset the increases in wages and professional services.

Cash and cash equivalents. At September 30, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $18.9 million compared to cash and cash equivalents of $17.3 million at December 31, 2019.

Nine Months Ended 2020 Financial Results

Total Revenue.  Total revenue was $4.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $7.3 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease is largely driven by customers temporarily shutting down their lab operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the decrease was driven by a change in the mix of revenue between instrument sales and our reagent rental program.

Cost of Revenue.  Total cost of revenue decreased by $2.2 million, or 42.5%, to $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $5.1 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease was driven by the reduction in revenue largely driven by customers temporarily shutting down their lab operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as a change in the mix of revenue between instrument sales and our reagent rental program. The cost reduction was  partially offset by an increase in consumable units sold of 70%.

Operating Expenses.  Operating expenses were $29.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $21.0 million for the same period in 2019. Research and development expenses increased $0.7 million, or 10.4%, to $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $6.7 million for the same period in 2019. This is due to headcount additions to the Company’s development teams but partially offset by the salary reductions implemented in April 2020. In addition, the Company’s materials and supply expense increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 due to continued efforts to innovate on Saphyr. Selling and general administrative expenses increased by $7.3 million, or 51.4%, to $21.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $14.3 million for the same period in 2019. This is primarily due to an increase in overall wage expenses due to increased headcount. In addition to the 33 employees added from the Lineagen acquisition, the Company increased headcount to its global sales and marketing teams and back-office support teams to assist with the growth of its world-wide product distribution. Also, the Company incurred increased legal and accounting fees to support business operations and its international presence, including approximately $1.5 million in transaction costs associated with the Lineagen acquisition. Lastly, the Company recognized bad debt expense of $1.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.



Conference Call & Webcast Details

Date: Thursday November 12th
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Toll Free: 877-407-0784
International: 201-689-8560
Conference ID: 13712129
Webcast: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=142056

To access the call, participants should dial the applicable telephone number above at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the call. An archived version of the webcast will be available for replay in the Investors section of the Bionano website.

About Bionano Genomics
Bionano is a genome analysis company providing tools and services based on its Saphyr system to scientists and clinicians conducting genetic research and patient testing, and providing diagnostic testing for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disabilities through its Lineagen business. Bionano’s Saphyr system is a platform for ultra-sensitive and ultra-specific structural variation detection that enables researchers and clinicians to accelerate the search for new diagnostics and therapeutic targets and to streamline the study of changes in chromosomes, which is known as cytogenetics. The Saphyr system is comprised of an instrument, chip consumables, reagents and a suite of data analysis tools, and genome analysis services to provide access to data generated by the Saphyr system for researchers who prefer not to adopt the Saphyr system in their labs. For more information, visit www.bionanogenomics.com or www.lineagen.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend” and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes and are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses or current expectations concerning, among other things: the contribution of our OGM technology to the improved detection of diagnostic information in the patients with leukemia and other genetic diseases, current and future utilization or adoption of Saphyr by researchers, scientists and leading medical institutions; our contributions to and the outcomes of studies discussed in this press release; our integration of Lineagen into our combined business, including any benefits or synergies from such integration; our future operating and our financial performance; potential reimbursement of laboratory developed tests performed on Saphyr; and the advancement of our strategic plans. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include the risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and the global economy; general market conditions; changes in the competitive landscape and the introduction of competitive products; changes in our strategic and commercial plans; our ability to obtain sufficient financing to fund our strategic plans and commercialization efforts; the ability of medical and research institutions to obtain funding to support adoption or continued use of our technologies; the loss of key members of management and our commercial team; our inability to achieve the anticipated benefits from our acquisition of Lineagen; and the risks and uncertainties associated with our business and financial condition in general, including the risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in other filings subsequently made by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management’s assumptions and estimates as of such date. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise.

CONTACTS

Company Contact:

Erik Holmlin, CEO
Bionano Genomics, Inc.
+1 (858) 888-7610
[email protected]

Investor Relations Contact:

Ashley R. Robinson
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
+1 (617) 430-7577
[email protected]

Media Contact:

Darren Opland, PhD
LifeSci Communications
+1 (617) 733-7668
[email protected]

 
Bionano Genomics, Inc.
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
       
  (Unaudited)    
  September 30,

2020
  December 31,

2019
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 18,867,000     $ 17,311,000  
Accounts receivable, net 3,860,000     6,334,000  
Inventory, net 4,593,000     3,444,000  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,920,000     1,169,000  
Total current assets 29,240,000     28,258,000  
Property and equipment, net 3,635,000     1,950,000  
Intangible assets, net 1,580,000      
Goodwill 6,941,000      
Total assets $ 41,396,000     $ 30,208,000  
       
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $ 5,665,000     $ 2,699,000  
Accrued expenses 4,466,000     3,225,000  
Contract liabilities 412,000     358,000  
Current portion of long-term debt 14,239,000     20,085,000  
Total current liabilities 24,782,000     26,367,000  
Long-term debt, net of current portion 1,775,000      
Long-term contract liabilities 88,000     183,000  
Other non-current liabilities 75,000     44,000  
Total liabilities 26,720,000     26,594,000  
Commitments and contingencies      
Stockholders’ equity:      
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 and 200,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively; 148,348,000 and 34,274,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively 15,000     3,000  
Additional paid-in capital 146,613,000     106,188,000  
Accumulated deficit (131,952,000 )   (102,577,000 )
Total stockholders’ equity 14,676,000     3,614,000  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 41,396,000     $ 30,208,000  
       

 
Bionano Genomics, Inc.
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
       
  Three Months Ended

September 30,
  Nine Months Ended

September 30,
  2020   2019   2020   2019
Revenue:              
Product revenue $ 1,580,000     $ 3,162,000     $ 3,503,000     $ 6,870,000  
Service and other revenue 616,000     151,000     1,010,000     470,000  
Total revenue 2,196,000     3,313,000     4,513,000     7,340,000  
Cost of revenue:              
Cost of product revenue 1,137,000     2,238,000     2,427,000     4,883,000  
Cost of service and other revenue 324,000     137,000     493,000     194,000  
Total cost of revenue 1,461,000     2,375,000     2,920,000     5,077,000  
Operating expenses:              
Research and development 2,304,000     2,174,000     7,379,000     6,682,000  
Selling, general and administrative 8,659,000     4,449,000     21,640,000     14,295,000  
Total operating expenses 10,963,000     6,623,000     29,019,000     20,977,000  
Loss from operations (10,228,000 )   (5,685,000 )   (27,426,000 )   (18,714,000 )
Other expenses:              
Interest expense (589,000 )   (578,000 )   (1,911,000 )   (1,613,000 )
Loss on debt extinguishment             (1,333,000 )
Other expenses 55,000     (131,000 )       (241,000 )
Total other expenses (534,000 )   (709,000 )   (1,911,000 )   (3,187,000 )
Loss before income taxes (10,762,000 )   (6,394,000 )   (29,337,000 )   (21,901,000 )
Provision for income taxes (30,000 )   (4,000 )   (40,000 )   (13,000 )
Net loss $ (10,792,000 )   $ (6,398,000 )   $ (29,377,000 )   $ (21,914,000 )
                               

Blink Charging Announces Third Quarter and Nine Month 2020 Results

–  Nine Month Revenue Grew 84% to $3.8 Million During Covid-19 Economy; Exceeds Full Year 2019 Total Revenue of $2.8 Million

–  668 EV charging stations were sold, deployed, or acquired across 25 states

–  Acquired BlueLA Carsharing, Significantly Expanding Presence in California

Miami Beach, FL, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The Company reported strong quarterly earnings, notwithstanding business shutdowns during the third quarter due to the ongoing global pandemic.

Selected Highlights:

  • Total revenue for the first nine months of 2020 grew 84% to $3.8 million, during Covid-19 economy; exceeds full year 2019 total revenue of $2.8 million
  • Total revenue for Q3 increased by 18% to $0.9 million compared to Q3 2019 despite business interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • 668 EV charging stations were sold, deployed, or acquired across 25 states
  • Product sales in Q3 2020 grew 74% to $0.6 million as compared to the prior year quarter, related primarily to increased demand for the Company’s commercial and residential products
  • Company made significant progress with its owner/operator strategy; Blink owned chargers deployed during the quarter increased 87% compared to 3Q 2019
  • Net loss was $3.9 million or $(0.12) per basic and diluted share in Q3 2020 compared to net loss of $2.6 million or $(0.10) in the third quarter of 2019
  • During Q3 2020, the Company completed its acquisition of BlueLA Carsharing, the EV carsharing contractor for the city of Los Angeles
  • From April 17, 2020 through September 30, 2020, the Company sold 3,521,971 shares of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $19 million
  • Cash was $14.9 million on September 30, 2020

“The accelerating adoption of electric vehicles represents an enormous opportunity for EV infrastructure providers, and Blink in particular, as more and more drivers seek fast, convenient and reliable charging options. One of the key differentiators of our model is that we are the owner and operator of many of our chargers and realize an economic benefit each time a vehicle is charged at one of our owned units. We are confident that as EV adoption grows and utilization of chargers increases, we will see substantial economic returns from our owned chargers. As a leader in the EV charging space, we have been systematically expanding our footprint and growing our brand recognition by capturing premium locations and establishing strategic partnerships that promote the adoption of EV use. Importantly, these initiatives position Blink for continued growth as the EV revolution takes hold,” commented Michael D. Farkas, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blink.

“Our momentum continued during the third quarter of 2020 despite the ongoing pandemic, which included challenges with logistics, shipping delays, and a decrease in driving patterns impacting utilization. Our continued growth was demonstrated by increased revenue driven by significant increases in product sales. However, the quarter’s revenue was impacted by the timing of certain orders that we now expect to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2020. We sold, deployed, or acquired 668 EV charging stations across 25 states during the quarter. Eighty-nine of these deployments were upgrades as part of our aggressive initiative to replace first-generation equipment with our state-of-the-art IQ 200 chargers, 88 of which are Blink-owned. While upgrades are optional in our host-owned model, where we can control it, we want to ensure that our best equipment is made available to drivers.”

“In a key development during the quarter, we announced our acquisition of BlueLA Carsharing, the EV carsharing contractor serving the City of Los Angeles. With the acquisition, we doubled the number of Blink stations in Los Angeles, a city widely acknowledged as the epicenter for EV adoption. Not only does this acquisition position us to help drive the buildout of LA’s EV infrastructure, but the BlueLA carsharing program is also groundbreaking in its focus on making EV use attainable in low-income neighborhoods, and we look forward to advancing that mission. There is a significant market opportunity for this type of solution as urban centers throughout the U.S. transition to more sustainable transportation models. We believe LA can serve as our prototype for replicating EV carsharing and infrastructure programs in other cities.”

“We are energized by the fast-developing worldwide EV infrastructure market and by the opportunities we’re seeing for our portfolio of charging solutions. We continued to make solid progress during the third quarter, expanding and upgrading our network, developing innovative technology, and growing our customer base and partnerships. With our visibility today, we believe Blink is well positioned to grow our global position as a leading provider of charging stations as worldwide demand continues to increase for effective and convenient EV infrastructure.”

Business Updates and Highlights

During the third quarter of 2020, the Company:

  • Acquired BlueLA Carsharing with 200 EV charging stations centrally located in downtown Los Angeles, CA
  • Signed agreement with Cushman & Wakefield for marketing of Blink EV charging stations to that firm’s U.S. clients
  • Announced interoperability agreement with SemaConnect, allowing customers of both companies to roam between charging networks without needing additional accounts or cards, establishing more accessible nationwide charging options
  • Launched an upgrade program for existing host-owned Blink EV charging stations to transition from their first-generation equipment to Blink’s fast level 2 IQ 200 charging stations
  • Announced a follow-on order from InterEnergy of 150 fast-charging stations, including its IQ 200 and DCFC units, for deployment in the Dominican Republic
  • 668 EV charging stations were sold, deployed, or acquired across 25 states
  • Joined with Sustainable Westchester in a partnership to promote EV charging infrastructure in the suburbs of New York

Subsequent to the close of the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, the Company:

  • Announced the deployment of 14 IQ 200 charging stations in five locations in the city of Richmond, CA
  • Announced an agreement with The Elysian residential building in downtown Los Angeles for the deployment of 44 level 2 EV charging stations in support of the building’s all-electric parking areas
  • Entered into a strategic master development and production agreement with SG Blocks, a leading designer, innovator and fabricator of container-based structures, to bring solar, off-grid, modular EV charging solutions to market
  • Installed six Level 2 IQ 200 EV charging stations at the Trail’s Bend and Cambium Apartments in Springfield, MO

Earnings Conference Call:

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the third quarter 2020 results today, November 12, 2020 at 4:30 P.M., Eastern Time.

To access the live webcast, log onto the Blink Charging website at www.blinkcharging.com, and click on the News/Events section of the Investor Relations page. Investors may also access the webcast via the following link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2468/38458.

To participate in the call by phone, dial (877) 876-9173 approximately five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. International callers please dial (785) 424-1667.

A replay of the teleconference will be available until December 12, 2020 and may be accessed by dialing (877) 481-4010. International callers may dial (919) 882-2331. Callers should use conference ID: 38458.

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About Blink Charging

Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) is a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and has deployed over 23,000 charging stations, many of which are networked EV charging stations, enabling EV drivers to easily charge at any of the Company’s charging locations worldwide. Blink Charging’s principal line of products and services include its Blink EV charging network (“Blink Network”), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. The Blink Network uses proprietary, cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging stations connected to the network and the associated charging data. With global EV purchases forecasted to rise to 10 million vehicles by 2025 from approximately 2 million in 2019, the Company has established key strategic partnerships for rolling out adoption across numerous location types, including parking facilities, multifamily residences and condos, workplace locations, health care/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports, auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use municipal locations, parks and recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets, and transportation hubs. For more information, please visit https://www.blinkcharging.com/.

 Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements, and terms such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should” or other comparable terms, involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Blink Charging and members of its management, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in Blink Charging’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by federal securities law, Blink Charging undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed conditions.

Blink Media Contact 


[email protected]

Blink Investor Relations Contact 


[email protected]


855-313-8187

Inari Medical Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inari Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: NARI) (“Inari”), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing products to treat and transform the lives of patients suffering from venous diseases, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Third
Quarter Highlights
:

  • Record procedure volume in Q3, treated over 3,700 patients
  • Reported revenue of $38.7 million in the third quarter of 2020, a 172% increase over the same quarter last year and 52% sequentially compared to Q2
  • Presented the first 230 patients from our FLASH database as a late breaking clinical trial at TCT
  • Ended the quarter with $168.0M in cash and equivalents

“In the third quarter we made significant progress in our mission to treat and transform the lives of patients with venous disease,” said Bill Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer of Inari Medical. “We presented ground-breaking FLASH data at TCT, expanded our Clot Warrior Academy training and education series, introduced meaningful new technology and aggressively expanded our commercial footprint. Most importantly, we treated a record number of patients. We are pleased that our team has responded so effectively to the challenges created by the pandemic, and we are grateful that our hospital customers and physicians have also adapted and established a constructive operating environment for patient treatments. In these uncertain times, we remain thankful for the opportunity and privilege to serve our patients.”

Third
Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Revenue was $38.7 million for the third quarter of 2020, compared to $25.4 million for the prior quarter and $14.2 million for the third quarter of 2019. The increase from last year was driven by continued US commercial expansion and increased product adoption.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2020 was $35.5 million compared to $12.7 million for the third quarter of 2019. Gross margin increased slightly to 91.7% for the third quarter of 2020, compared with 89.4% in the same quarter last year.

Operating expenses were $28.3 million for the third quarter of 2020, compared with $11.8 million in the same quarter last year. The increase was driven primarily by personnel-related expenses to fund expansion of the commercial, research and development, clinical and support organizations, as well as expenses related to being a public company.

Net income was $6.5 million for the third quarter of 2020 and net income per share was $0.13 on a weighted-average basic share count of 48.3 million and $0.12 on a diluted share count of 55.4 million, compared to net income of $0.4 million and an income per share of $0.06 on a weighted-average basic share count of 6.0 million and $0.01 on a diluted share count of 43.9 million in the same period of the prior year.

Cash and cash equivalents were $168.0 million as of September 30, 2020, which reflects a $30.3 million payoff of our long-term debt during the third quarter of 2020.

Outlook and COVID-19

Due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Inari Medical will not provide financial guidance for the remainder of 2020 at this time.  

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Inari Medical will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone (833) 519-1265 for U.S. callers or (914) 800-3838 for international callers, using conference ID: 6551049. The live webinar can be accessed at https://ir.inarimedical.com.

About Inari Medical, Inc.

Inari Medical, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing products to treat and transform the lives of patients suffering from venous diseases.

Inari is focused on treating venous thromboembolism and improving the quality of life of patients suffering from this disease by safely and effectively removing blood clots. Inari has developed two minimally invasive, novel catheter-based mechanical thrombectomy devices that are designed to remove large clots from large vessels and eliminate the need for thrombolytic drugs. The ClotTriever system is 510(k)-cleared by the FDA for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis. The FlowTriever system is 510(k)-cleared by the FDA for the treatment of pulmonary embolism.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release may contain “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include assumptions about the impact of COVID-19, and are based on Inari’s current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict and actual outcomes and results could differ materially due to a number of factors. These and other risks and uncertainties include those described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” and elsewhere in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2020 and in its other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based on information available to Inari as of the date hereof and are made only as of the date of this release. Inari undertakes no obligation to update such information except as required under applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Inari’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. In light of the foregoing, investors are urged not to rely on any forward-looking statement in reaching any conclusion or making any investment decision about any securities of Inari.

Investor Contact:

Westwicke Partners
Caroline Corner
Phone +1-415-202-5678
[email protected]

INARI MEDICAL, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statemen
ts of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

    Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
    2020     2019     2020     2019  
Revenue   $ 38,715     $ 14,225     $ 91,059     $ 31,242  
Cost of goods sold     3,228       1,510       9,420       3,772  
Gross profit     35,487       12,715       81,639       27,470  
Operating expenses                                
Research and development     5,217       1,722       11,863       4,511  
Selling, general and administrative     23,080       10,100       58,353       23,328  
Total operating expenses     28,297       11,822       70,216       27,839  
Income (loss) from operations     7,190       893       11,423       (369 )
Other income (expense)                                
Interest income     208       19       409       66  
Interest expense     (251 )     (226 )     (1,060 )     (682 )
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities           (320 )     (3,317 )     (562 )
Other expenses     (651 )           (651 )      
Total other expenses     (694 )     (527 )     (4,619 )     (1,178 )
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)   $ 6,496     $ 366     $ 6,804     $ (1,547 )
Net income (loss) per share                                
Basic   $ 0.13     $ 0.06     $ 0.26     $ (0.27 )
Diluted   $ 0.12     $ 0.01     $ 0.14     $ (0.27 )
Weighted average common shares used to compute net income (loss) per share,                                
Basic     48,335,443       5,962,665       26,423,681       5,773,263  
Diluted     55,355,846       43,911,252       49,940,409       5,773,263  





INARI MEDICAL, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Bal
ance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

    September 30,

2020
    December 31,

2019
 
Assets                
Current assets                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 167,988     $ 23,639  
Restricted cash     50       50  
Accounts receivable, net     20,837       11,302  
Inventories, net     7,195       3,953  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     3,391       464  
Total current assets     199,461       39,408  
Property and equipment, net     5,476       3,331  
Restricted cash     338       338  
Deposits and other assets     536       1,469  
Total assets   $ 205,811     $ 44,546  
Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)                
Current liabilities                
Accounts payable   $ 3,533     $ 2,549  
Payroll-related accruals     8,596       5,225  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     2,198       1,096  
Total current liabilities     14,327       8,870  
Notes payable, net           19,481  
Warrant liabilities           1,169  
Total liabilities     14,327       29,520  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)                
Mezzanine equity                
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001, no shares authorized, issued, and outstanding as of September 30, 2020; 32,225,227 shares authorized, 31,968,570 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019; aggregate liquidation preference of zero as of September 30, 2020 and $54,415 as of December 31, 2019           54,170  
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)                
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020; no shares authorized, issued, and outstanding as of December 31, 2019            
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 300,000,000 and 49,019,607 shares authorized as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively; 48,658,271 and 6,720,767 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively     49       7  
Additional paid in capital     225,843       2,061  
Accumulated deficit     (34,408 )     (41,212 )
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)     191,484       (39,144 )
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity (deficit)   $ 205,811     $ 44,546  

 

IZEA Reports Q3 2020 Financial Results

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the world’s leading brands, reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Q3 2020 Financial Summary Compared to Q3 2019

  • Total revenue down 9% to $4.0 million, compared to $4.4 million.
  • Managed Services unit revenue decreased 1% to $3.5 million, compared to $3.6 million.
  • SaaS Services unit revenue decreased 39% to $522,000, compared to $853,000.
  • Total costs and expenses decreased to $5.3 million, compared to $5.6 million.
  • Net loss was $1.3 million, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA* improved to $(0.7) million, compared to $(1.3) million.

Q3 2020 Operational Highlights

  • Raised gross proceeds of $10.3 million from sale of securities through an at-the-market offering. In total, we have raised $25.7 million at an average price of $1.94 per share.
  • Opened pre-registration for the Shake Marketplace.
  • Announced launch of BrandGraph Pulse with Slack and Microsoft Teams Integration.
  • Formed Influence+United and onboarded multiple global influencer marketing partners.

* Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the definition and reconciliation of this measure under “Use of Key Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures”.

Management Commentary

“While revenue was down year over year in Q3, we saw a material improvement in both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA quarter over quarter. Revenue increased 29% and Adjusted EBITDA improved 43% compared to the second quarter ended in June 2020,” said Ted Murphy, IZEA’s Chairman and CEO. “Managed Services revenue in Q3 was close to flat year over year, despite the large gaps in new business we saw in March and April and the ongoing challenges associated with COVID-19 and the political environment. There was no way for IZEA to completely avoid the impacts that COVID-19 has had on the marketing budgets of some of our existing clients, but I believe our team has done a fantastic job adjusting our sales approach and finding new opportunities to bridge the gap.”

“There was a bigger impact in our SaaS Services unit, as we expected,” continued Murphy. “We were already in the midst of a change in pricing model for enterprise customers from last year which would impact 2020 revenue even without the events that have unfolded since the pandemic was declared. The acquisition of new enterprise customers has been slow since March, and many of our existing customers have reduced their marketplace spend. We expect to see challenges with enterprise SaaS until such time that the macro environment stabilizes, and marketers feel more comfort in making long term commitments.”

“Despite the decreases in overall SaaS revenue, our count of active SaaS customers is growing and hit an all-time high again this quarter,” said Murphy. “We continue to see growth with IZEAx Discovery, our $149/mo self-service offering. New customer signups for IZEAx Discovery hit an all-time high in October and were up 2.6x from October of last year. Monthly revenue for IZEAx Discovery also hit an all-time high in October and was up more than 25% from September of this year, which was the previous record. We are beginning to invest much more aggressively in our marketing efforts to broaden our customer base and drive more of this self-service growth. Early indications are that our marketing efforts are working, and we believe there are ongoing performance optimizations to make each dollar we spend more effective as we gather more data.”

“IZEA ended the quarter with $30.6 million in cash, the strongest our balance sheet has ever been,” said Murphy. “Our team has been working to prudently make strategic investments in technology, marketing, and people to best position ourselves for 2021 and beyond. Our primary focus for the year ahead is returning to revenue growth by broadening our customer base with emphasis on self-service revenue streams.”

Q3 2020 Financial Results

Total revenue in the third quarter of 2020 was down 9% to $4.0 million, compared to $4.4 million in the third quarter of 2019, with revenue from Managed Services decreasing by $44,000 or 1% to $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the third quarter of 2019 and revenue from SaaS Services decreasing by $331,000 or 39% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the third quarter of 2019.

Revenue from Managed Services decreased slightly due to marketers canceling or pausing planned advertising campaigns or events in March and throughout the third quarter of 2020 as a result of uncertainty or inability to offer their products for sale as a result of business or event shutdowns due to COVID-19. Despite the delay in the execution of existing orders from our customers, we experienced a slight increase in net sales orders in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the second quarter of 2020, as marketers who were still advertising shifted more of their spend to influencer marketing campaigns.

Revenue from SaaS Services decreased primarily as a result of lower marketplace spend levels (“gross billings,” a key metric as further defined below) from our SaaS marketers and, as a result of competitive pricing efforts, our margins on those spends were reduced. Our gross billings for SaaS Services decreased 35% to $2.0 million in Q3 2020, compared to $3.1 million in Q3 2019. Our SaaS marketers decreased their spend levels as they transitioned from the TapInfluence platform to IZEAx and curtailed spending in March 2020 and throughout Q3 2020. The reduction in these gross billings resulted in the $331,000 decrease in SaaS Services Revenue in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the third quarter of 2019.

Total costs and expenses decreased 5% in the third quarter of 2020 to $5.3 million compared to $5.6 million in the corresponding quarter of 2019. This decrease was due to a $203,000 reduction in cost of revenue as a result of the lower sales, a $61,000 reduction in amortization costs as assets were fully amortized in the quarter, and cost reduction efforts affecting personnel, software subscriptions, hosting costs, rent, travel and marketing expenditures. The improvement between periods is more than $1 million after removing the effect of a $794,000 gain on the final settlement of our acquisition cost liabilities recorded in the prior year quarter. The gain resulted due to the actual closing market price of our common stock on the date of settlement being lower than the 30-day volume weighted average price used to calculate the number of shares used to pay for the acquisition liability pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreements.

Net loss in the third quarter of 2020 was $1.3 million or $(0.03) per share, as compared to a net loss of $1.2 million or $(0.04) per share in the third quarter of 2019, based on 45.8 million and 32.4 million shares outstanding, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure management uses as a proxy for operating cash flow, as defined below) improved 42% or $531,000 to $(0.7) million compared to $(1.3) million in the third quarter of 2020 and 2019, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue in the third quarter of 2020 was negative eighteen percent (18)% compared to negative twenty-eight percent (28)% in the third quarter of 2019. Despite the decline in revenue, we were able to improve Adjusted EBITDA through the steps taken to curb spending during these months of uncertainty.

We raised $10.3 million from sale of securities through our at-the-market offering (the “ATM”) in Q3 2020. To date, we have raised total gross proceeds through the ATM of $25.7 million between June and August 2020. Our cash balance as of September 30, 2020 was $30.6 million.

Conference Call

IZEA will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2020 results on Thursday, November 12th at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Management will host the call, followed by a question and answer period.

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2020
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time
Toll-free dial-in number: 1-855-327-6837
International dial-in number: 1-631-891-4304

The conference call will be webcast live and available for replay via the investors section of our website at https://izea.com/. Please call the conference telephone number five minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. A replay of the call will be available after 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through November 19, 2020.

Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921
International replay number: 1-412-317-6671
Replay ID: 10011744

About IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (“IZEA”) operates online platforms that connect marketers with content creators. IZEA platforms automate influencer marketing and custom content development, allowing brands and agencies to identify social trends and scale their marketing programs. IZEA influencers include everyday creators, as well as celebrities and accredited journalists. Creators are compensated for producing unique content such as long and short form text, videos, photos, status updates and illustrations for marketers or distributing such content on behalf of marketers through their personal websites, blogs and social media channels. Marketers receive influential content and engaging, shareable stories that drive awareness. For more information about IZEA, visit https://izea.com/.

Use of Key Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We define gross billings, a key metric, as the total dollar value of the amounts earned from our customers for the services we performed, or the amounts billed to our customers for their self-service purchase of goods and services on our platforms. Gross billings for Legacy Workflow and Marketplace Spend (which are included in SaaS Services) differs from revenue for these services reported in our consolidated statements of operations. These services are presented net of the amounts we pay to the third-party creators providing the content or sponsorship services. Gross billings for all other revenue types equal the revenue reported in our consolidated statements of operations.

We consider this metric to be an important indicator of our performance as it measures the total dollar volume of transactions generated through our marketplaces. Tracking gross billings allows us to evaluate our transaction totals on an equal basis in order for us to see our contribution margins by revenue stream so that we can better understand where we should be allocating our resources.  Additionally, because we invoice our customers on a gross basis based on our services or their transactions plus a fee, tracking gross billings is critical as it pertains to our credit risk and cash flow.

“Adjusted EBITDA” is a non-GAAP financial measure under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. EBITDA is commonly defined as “earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.” IZEA defines “Adjusted EBITDA,” also a non-GAAP financial measure, as earnings or loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock related compensation, gain or loss on asset disposals or impairment, changes in acquisition cost estimates, and certain other unusual or non-cash income and expense items such as gains or losses on settlement of liabilities and exchanges, and changes in the fair value of derivatives, if applicable. 

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors as it excludes transactions not related to our core cash-generating operating business activities, and it provides consistency to facilitate period-to-period comparisons. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance of our core cash-generating operations.

All companies do not calculate gross billings and Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner. These metrics as presented by IZEA may not be comparable to those presented by other companies. Moreover, these metrics have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results of operations as reported under GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is included in the financial tables included in this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “intends,” “likely,” “projects,” “plans,” “pursue,” “strategy” or “future,” or the negative of these words or other words or expressions of similar meaning. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding expectations regarding future results and the realization of revenue from bookings, expectations with respect to operational efficiency, and expectations concerning IZEA’s business strategy. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including, among others, the following: our ability to raise additional funding needed to fund our business operation in the future, uncertainty relating to the effects of COVID-19, competitive conditions in the content and social sponsorship segment in which IZEA operates; failure to popularize the IZEAx marketplace platform; our ability to satisfy the requirements for continued listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market; changing economic conditions that are less favorable than expected; and other risks and uncertainties described in IZEA’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements made in this release speak only as of the date of this release, and IZEA assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in expectations, except as otherwise required by law.

Press Contact

Martin Smith
IZEA Worldwide, Inc.
Phone: 407-674-6911
Email: [email protected]

 
IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
  September 30, 2020   December 31, 2019
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 30,617,921     $ 5,884,629  
Accounts receivable, net 3,981,132     5,596,719  
Prepaid expenses 385,128     400,181  
Other current assets 140,291     153,031  
Total current assets 35,124,472     12,034,560  
       
Property and equipment, net 260,994     309,780  
Goodwill 4,016,722     8,316,722  
Intangible assets, net 768,879     1,611,516  
Software development costs, net 1,480,288     1,519,980  
Security deposits     151,803  
Total assets $ 41,651,355     $ 23,944,361  
       
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $ 1,333,281     $ 2,252,536  
Accrued expenses 1,267,553     1,377,556  
Contract liabilities 7,028,687     6,466,766  
Current portion of notes payable 1,157,103      
Right-of-use liability     83,807  
Total current liabilities 10,786,624     10,180,665  
       
Finance obligation, less current portion 65,604     45,673  
Notes payable, less current portion 778,092      
Total liabilities 11,630,320     10,226,338  
       
Commitments and Contingencies      
       
Stockholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock; $.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding      
Common stock; $.0001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 48,331,379 and 34,634,172, respectively, issued and outstanding 4,833     3,464  
Additional paid-in capital 99,610,374     74,099,328  
Accumulated deficit (69,594,172 )   (60,384,769 )
Total stockholders’ equity 30,021,035     13,718,023  
       
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 41,651,355     $ 23,944,361  

 
IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
  Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2020   2019   2020   2019
Revenue $ 4,036,120     $ 4,411,086     $ 11,934,827     $ 13,128,706  
               
Costs and expenses:              
Cost of revenue (exclusive of amortization) 1,701,770     1,904,287     5,256,536     5,821,237  
Sales and marketing 1,403,037     1,518,165     4,154,871     4,238,074  
General and administrative 1,827,267     1,752,126     6,165,597     6,596,485  
Impairment of goodwill         4,300,000      
Depreciation and amortization 372,483     433,094     1,250,859     1,317,423  
Total costs and expenses 5,304,557     5,607,672     21,127,863     17,973,219  
               
Loss from operations (1,268,437 )   (1,196,586 )   (9,193,036 )   (4,844,513 )
               
Other income (expense):              
Interest expense (16,448 )   (27,734 )   (42,542 )   (242,935 )
Other income, net 30,085     51,285     26,175     91,447  
Total other income (expense), net 13,637     23,551     (16,367 )   (151,488 )
               
Net loss $ (1,254,800 )   $ (1,173,035 )   $ (9,209,403 )   $ (4,996,001 )
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted 45,772,638     32,421,043     38,879,218     22,506,929  
Basic and diluted loss per common share $ (0.03 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.24 )   $ (0.22 )
                               

Revenue Details:

  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2020   2019   2020   2019
Managed Services Revenue $ 3,513,806     $ 3,558,109     $ 10,129,210     $ 10,416,912  
               
Legacy Workflow Fees     44,170         135,791  
Marketplace Spend Fees 120,630     266,037     482,817     955,328  
License Fees 358,879     505,634     1,184,423     1,545,222  
Other Fees 42,805     37,136     138,377     75,453  
SaaS Services Revenue 522,314     852,977     1,805,617     2,711,794  
               
Total Revenue $ 4,036,120     $ 4,411,086     $ 11,934,827     $ 13,128,706  

 
IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net loss to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2020   2019   2020   2019
Net loss $ (1,254,800 )   $ (1,173,035 )   $ (9,209,403 )   $ (4,996,001 )
Non-cash stock-based compensation   108,568       179,866       356,846       498,071  
Non-cash stock issued for payment of services   31,250       37,509       93,749       112,504  
Gain on settlement of acquisition costs payable         (793,849 )           (602,410 )
Increase in value of acquisition costs payable         889             6,222  
Interest expense   16,448       27,734       42,542       242,935  
Depreciation and amortization   372,483       433,094       1,250,859       1,317,423  
Impairment of goodwill               4,300,000        
Other non-cash items   1,283       31,998       (22,423 )     23,903  
Adjusted EBITDA $ (724,768 )   $ (1,255,794 )   $ (3,187,830 )   $ (3,397,353 )
                               
Revenue $ 4,036,120     $ 4,411,086     $ 11,934,827     $ 13,128,706  
Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Revenue   (18 )%     (28 )%     (27 )%     (26 )%

 
IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

Gross Billings

(Unaudited)
 
Gross billings by revenue type:
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2020   2019   2020   2019
Managed Services Gross Billings $ 3,513,806     $ 3,558,109     $ 10,129,210     $ 10,416,912  
               
Legacy Workflow Fees     609,375         1,871,056  
Marketplace Spend Fees 1,605,729     1,942,995     4,702,383     7,199,141  
License Fees 358,879     505,634     1,184,423     1,545,222  
Other Fees 42,805     37,136     138,377     75,453  
SaaS Services Gross Billings 2,007,413     3,095,140     6,025,183     10,690,872  
               
Total Gross Billings $ 5,521,219     $ 6,653,249     $ 16,154,393     $ 21,107,784  

electroCore Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

R
evenue growth of
44
%
over the second quarter of 2020
and
58
% over the third quarter of 2019

R
eturn to
sequential revenue
growth across all channels

Further strengthened balance sheet

Reduced
quarterly cash burn

Company to host conference call and webcast today,
November 12
, 2020 at 4:30 pm ET

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine company, today announced third quarter 2020 financial results and provided an operational update.

Third
Quarter 2020 and Recent Highlights

  • Generated revenue of approximately $1.1 million, representing an increase of 44% sequentially and 58% over the third quarter of 2019.
  • Net cash used was approximately $4.1 million.
  • Announced receipt of Emergency Use Authorization for the use of gammaCore Sapphire™ CV at home or in a healthcare setting to acutely treat adult patients with known or suspected COVID-19 who are experiencing exacerbation of asthma-related dyspnea and reduced airflow, and for whom approved drug therapies are not tolerated or provide insufficient symptom relief.
  • Secured a six-month extension for reimbursement of gammaCore by NHS England’s Innovation and Technology Payment Program (ITP) for adult patients suffering from cluster headache. The extension runs through March 31, 2021 and includes an option for up to an additional three years. Total contract value assuming exercise of the three-year extension option would be approximately £3.6 million based on recent exchange rates.
  • Announced that the Veterans Administration (VA) is sponsoring a clinical trial evaluating non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation (nVNS) in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
  • Announced a publication in the journal Brain Stimulation highlighting a double-blind sham-controlled study of nineteen participants who had experienced trauma but did not have the diagnosis of PTSD and that highlights the ability of nVNS to decrease the fear associated with emotional stress.
  • Appointed business development executive and U.S. Navy veteran Commander Sylvester “Sly” Steele as Vice President of Government Channels Business Unit.

Dan Goldberger, Chief Executive Officer of electroCore, commented: “During the third quarter, we demonstrated progress in key operating metrics across all of our revenue channels, most notably the VA and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), and the U.K., as our team continues to successfully adapt to an evolving business environment. We believe gammaCore fits well with the rapid growth in telehealth consults driven by the ongoing pandemic, and in the VA in particular, we were able to generate a 59% sequential increase in paid months of therapy by leveraging the agency’s advanced telehealth capabilities. Similarly, in COVID-19, our recently announced partnership with Upscript, LLC facilitates access to gammaCore Sapphire CV from the comfort of one’s home without having to visit a physician or pharmacy.

“With $26 million of cash and marketable securities as of September 30, our financial condition remains strong. Our net cash used in operations of $4.1million during the third quarter reflects our relentless drive to be efficient and nimble, and capable of responding quickly to emerging opportunities and challenges. I am proud of our accomplishments thus far and believe we have built a solid foundation for growth in 2021,” Mr. Goldberger concluded.

Third
Quarter 2020 Financial Results

For the quarter ended September 30, 2020, electroCore reported net sales of approximately $1.1 million compared to $683,000 in the same period of 2019, and consistent with the guidance provided in the company’s October 13, 2020 business update.

Revenue from the VA and DOD increased 56% sequentially to $646,000 during the third quarter of 2020 from $415,000 in the second quarter of 2020 and $279,000 in the third quarter of 2019. Paid months of therapy shipped to the VA and DOD increased 59% sequentially to 1,571 in the third quarter of 2020 from 988 during the second quarter of 2020 and increased 184% as compared to 553 in the third quarter of 2019.

Revenue from outside the U.S. increased sequentially to $278,000 from $247,000 in the second quarter of 2020 and $188,000 in the third quarter of 2019. Paid months of therapy shipped outside the U.S. increased 9% sequentially to 1,020 in the third quarter of 2020 from 938 in the second quarter of 2020 and increased 23% as compared to 828 in the third quarter of 2019.

Total operating expenses in the third quarter of 2020 were approximately $5.2 million, a reduction of approximately $6.0 million from $11.2 million in the third quarter of 2019.

SG&A expense declined approximately $3.5 million to $4.6 million in the third quarter of 2020 from approximately $8.1 million in the third quarter of 2019. This decrease was primarily due to the company’s reduction in sales and marketing activities, consistent with its cost reduction plan which commenced in 2019.

Research and development expense decreased by approximately $1.7 million to $0.6 million in the third quarter of 2020 from $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2019. This reduction is consistent with the company’s strategy of reducing its near-term investment in research and development.

GAAP net loss in the third quarter of 2020 was $4.5 million as compared to a GAAP net loss of $10.7 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA net loss in the third quarter of 2020 was a loss of $3.3 million as compared to a loss of $8.7 million in the third quarter of 2019.

The company defines adjusted EBITDA net loss as GAAP net loss, excluding income tax expense/benefit, stock-compensation expense, restructuring and other severance related charges, legal fees associated with stockholders’ litigation and total other income/expense. A reconciliation of GAAP net loss to Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA net loss has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release.

Net cash used in the quarter ended September 30, 2020 was approximately $4.1 million, excluding $11.2 million of proceeds received from sales of stock to Lincoln Park Capital, as compared to $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2020, which excludes the tax benefit received for the sale of New Jersey NOL’s and financing activities, and $7.6 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities at September 30, 2020 totaled approximately $26.0 million, as compared to approximately $24.1 million at December 31, 2019.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

electroCore’s management team will host a conference call today November 12, 2020 beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors interested in listening to the conference call, or webcast may do so by dialing 877-407-4018 for domestic callers or 201-689-8471 for international callers, using Conference ID: 13711577, or by connecting to the Web: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=141806

An archived webcast of the event will be available on the “Investors” section of the company’s website at: www.electrocore.com.

About electroCore, Inc.

electroCore, Inc. is a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through its platform non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation therapy initially focused on the treatment of multiple conditions in neurology. The company’s current indications are the preventative treatment of cluster headache and migraine and acute treatment of migraine and episodic cluster headache.

For more information, visit www.electrocore.com.

About gammaCore

e

TM

gammaCoreTM (nVNS) is the first non-invasive, hand-held medical therapy applied at the neck as an adjunctive therapy to treat migraine and cluster headache through the utilization of a mild electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve that passes through the skin. Designed as a portable, easy-to-use technology, gammaCore can be self-administered by patients, as needed, without the potential side effects associated with commonly prescribed drugs. When placed on a patient’s neck over the vagus nerve, gammaCore stimulates the nerve’s afferent fibers, which may lead to a reduction of pain in patients. 

gammaCore is FDA cleared in the United States for adjunctive use for the preventive treatment of cluster headache in adult patients, the acute treatment of pain associated with episodic cluster headache in adult patients, the acute treatment of pain associated with migraine headache in adult patients, and the prevention of migraine in adult patients. gammaCore is CE-marked in the European Union for the acute and/or prophylactic treatment of primary headache (Migraine, Cluster Headache, Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias and Hemicrania Continua) and Medication Overuse Headache in adults.

  Safety and efficacy of gammaCore have not been evaluated in the following patients:
      º Patients diagnosed with narrowing of the arteries (carotid atherosclerosis)
      º Patients who have had surgery to cut the vagus nerve in the neck (cervical vagotomy)
      º Pediatric patients
      º Pregnant women
      º Patients with clinically significant hypertension, hypotension, bradycardia, or tachycardia
         
  Patients should not use gammaCore if they:
      º Have an active implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker, hearing aid implant, or any implanted electronic device
      º Have a metallic device such as a stent, bone plate, or bone screw implanted at or near their neck
      º Are using another device at the same time (e.g., TENS Unit, muscle stimulator) or any portable electronic device (e.g., mobile phone)

In the US, the FDA has not cleared gammaCore for the treatment of pneumonia and/or respiratory disorders such as acute respiratory stress disorder associated with COVID-19.

Please refer to the gammaCore Instructions for Use for all of the important warnings and precautions before using or prescribing this product.

gammaCore SapphireTM CV has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA for acute use at home or in a healthcare setting to treat adult patients with known or suspected COVID-19 who are experiencing exacerbation of asthma-related dyspnea and reduced airflow, and for whom approved drug therapies are not tolerated or provide insufficient symptom relief as assessed by their healthcare provider, by using non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) on either side of the patient’s neck during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

gammaCore Sapphire CV has neither been cleared nor approved for acute use at home or in a healthcare setting to treat adult patients with known or suspected COVID-19 who are experiencing exacerbation of asthma-related dyspnea and reduced airflow, and for whom approved drug therapies are not tolerated or provide insufficient symptom relief as assessed by their healthcare provider, by using non-invasive Vagus nerve Stimulation (nVNS) on either side of the patient’s neck during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic

gammaCore Sapphire CV has been authorized only for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of the emergency use of medical devices under section 564(b)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the authorization is terminated or revoked.

Please refer to gammaCore Sapphire CV (nVNS) Instructions for Use for Use for all of the important warnings and precautions before using or prescribing gammaCore Sapphire CV (nVNA).

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release and other written and oral statements made by representatives of electroCore may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about electroCore’s business prospects and clinical and product development plans, its pipeline or potential markets for its technologies, the timing, outcome and impact of regulatory, clinical and commercial developments including commercialization of, and potential reimbursement for, gammaCore Sapphire CV, the business, operating or financial impact of such studies, and other statements that are not historical in nature, particularly those that utilize terminology such as “anticipates,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “intends,” other words of similar meaning, derivations of such words and the use of future dates. 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 electroCore’s business and product development plans, the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies, the ability to commercialize gammaCore™, the potential impact and effects of COVID-19 on the business of electroCore, electroCore’s results of operations and financial performance, and any measures electroCore has and may take in response to COVID-19 and any expectations electroCore may have with respect thereto, competition in the industry in which electroCore operates and overall market conditions. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and electroCore assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factor disclosure set forth in the reports and other documents electroCore files with the SEC available at www.sec.gov.

Investors:

Hans Vitzthum
LifeSci Advisors
617-430-7578
[email protected]

or
Media Contact:
Jackie Dorsky
electroCore
973-290-0097
[email protected]

electroCore, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

  For the three months ended
September 30,
  For the nine months ended
September 30,
    2020       2019       2020       2019  
                               
  (in thousands)
Net sales $ 1,080.8     $ 683.0     $ 2,567.6     $ 1,715.3  
Cost of goods sold   347.5       353.9       918.6       766.2  
Gross profit   733.3       329.1       1,649.0       949.2  
Operating expenses              
Research and development   629.0       2,274.9       3,182.6       8,279.4  
Selling, general and administrative   4,592.9       8,143.4       16,427.0       28,155.6  
Restructuring and other related charges         804.6       464.6       1,997.3  
Total operating expenses   5,221.9       11,222.9       20,074.2       38,432.3  
Loss from operations   (4,488.6 )     (10,893.8 )     (18,425.3 )     (37,483.2 )
Other (income)/expense              
Interest and other income   (5.7 )     (206.1 )     (80.5 )     (850.1 )
Other expense   3.5             13.4       16.7  
Total other (income)/expense   (2.2 )     (206.1 )     (67.1 )     (833.4 )
Loss before income taxes   (4,486.4 )     (10,687.7 )     (18,358.2 )     (36,649.8 )
Benefit from income taxes               1,170.9        
Net loss $ (4,486.4 )   $ (10,687.7 )   $ (17,187.3 )   $ (36,649.8 )
               
Net loss per share of common stock – Basic and Diluted $ (0.10 )   $ (0.36 )   $ (0.47 )   $ (1.25 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic and Diluted   44,030,685       29,352,026       36,847,548       29,399,384  





electroCore, Inc.


Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Information

(in thousands)

  As of   As of
  September 30, 2020   December 31, 2019
  (unaudited)   (audited)
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,832.5   $ 13,563.8
Marketable securities $ 22,135.2   $ 10,495.4
Total assets $ 37,075.3   $ 35,461.7
Current liabilities $ 5,811.6   $ 9,144.7
Total liabilities $ 8,179.3   $ 10,564.6
Total equity $ 28,896.0   $ 24,897.1



(Unaudited)
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure

The company is presenting adjusted EBIDTA net loss because it believes this measure is a useful indicator of its operating performance. electroCore management uses this non-GAAP measure principally as a measure of the company’s core operating performance and believes that this measure is useful to investors because it is frequently used by the financial community, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate companies in the company’s industry. The company also believes that this measure is useful to its management and investors as a measure of comparative operating performance from period to period. Additionally, the company believes its use of non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA net loss from operations facilitates management’s internal comparisons to historical operating results by factoring out potential differences caused by charges not related to its regular, ongoing business, including, without limitation, non-cash charges and certain large and unpredictable charges such as restructuring expenses.

The company has presented adjusted EBITDA net loss as a non-GAAP financial measure in this press release. The company defines adjusted EBITDA net loss as its reported GAAP net loss excluding income tax expense/benefit, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, restructuring and other severance related charges, legal fees associated with stockholders litigation and total other income /expense and other income and expense.

               
  For the three months ended September 30,   For the nine months ended September 30,
    2020       2019       2020       2019  
GAAP net loss $ (4,486.4 )   $ (10,687.7 )   $ (17,187.3 )   $ (36,649.8 )
               
Depreciation/amortization $ 94.9     $ 98.6     $ 288.6     $ 152.3  
               
Stock-based compensation $ 742.9     $ 1,219.6     $ 2,490.6     $ 2,690.4  
               
Restructuring and other related charges $     $ 804.6     $ 464.6     $ 1,997.3  
               
Legal fees associated with stockholders litigation $ 371.0     $ 76.6     $ 1,104.7     $ 76.6  
               
Total other (income)/expense $ (2.2 )   $ (206.1 )   $ (67.1 )   $ (833.4 )
               
Benefit from income taxes $     $     $ (1,170.9 )   $  
               
Adjusted EBIDTA net loss from operations $ (3,279.8 )   $ (8,694.3 )   $ (14,076.8 )   $ (32,566.6 )

The company’s use of a non-GAAP measure has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of its results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are: the non-GAAP measure does not reflect interest or tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available; although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and the non-GAAP measure does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditure requirements; the non-GAAP measure does not reflect the potentially dilutive impact of equity-based compensation; and the non-GAAP measure does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs; other companies, including companies in electroCore’s industry, may calculate adjusted EBITDA net loss differently, which reduces its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these and other limitations, you should consider the non-GAAP measure together with other GAAP-based financial performance measures, including various cash flow metrics, net loss, and other GAAP results. A reconciliation of GAAP net loss to non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA net loss has been provided in the preceding financial statements table of this press release.

Aspira Women’s Health Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Conference Call scheduled for today, November 12th at 4:30 p.m. ET

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aspira Women’s Health Inc. (“ASPIRA”) (Nasdaq: AWH), a bio-analytical based women’s health company focused on gynecologic disease, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

“Our test volume and revenue have rebounded in Q3 to nearly pre-pandemic levels coupled with price expansion due to the CIGNA contract starting in Q2.  We also added a key payer to help further drive adoption and price. We remain on track with our product launches and lastly we are very excited about our board and senior leadership team announcements. Aspira is now a Company majority led by women, for women, and these additions will significantly help to propel our growth.” stated Valerie Palmieri, President and CEO.

Recent Corporate Highlights 

Strengthened executive and medical advisory leadership team: Expanded the leadership team with the appointment and promotion of five new corporate executives: Kaile Zagger, Chief Operating Officer; Lesley Northrop M.D., Chief Scientific Officer; Elena Ratner, M.D., Global Chief Medical Advisor, Clinical and Translational Medicine; Gary Altwerger, M.D., BS, Global Deputy Chief Medical Advisor, Clinical and Translational Medicine; and Diane Powis, Chief Spokeswoman           

Board Expansion: Aspira announced the appointment to our Board of Dr Sandra Brooks M.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. The majority of our board is now female. 

Volume Recovery: Aspira ended the third quarter at 95% of pre-covid levels comparing February 2020, the last full calendar month before COVID-19 significantly impacted the United States, to September 2020. Our OVA1 test volume increased 46% sequentially from the second quarter test volume levels and was approximately at the same level as third quarter of 2019. Our average unit price of OVA1 Plus increased sequentially 15%  compared with the second quarter of 2020.  2,450 physicians ordered OVA1 with 84 percent of the customers being repeat customers. The number of ordering physicians increased 37% from the second quarter.  The number of tests ordered by practice is up 32% compared to the prior year third quarter. 

Expanded Payer Coverage: Aspira is a participating provider with Anthem BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia, for an estimated additional 3.3 million members across the state. Aspira now has approximately 72% of the covered lives in Georgia.  As of November 1, 2020, Aspira has approximately 173 million covered lives in the US.

State of Connecticut Financing: The Company previously announced a $4M loan from the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, $2M of which we received in 2016. We expect to receive the additional $2M of funding under the DECD loan in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Publications: In October 2020, we published a paper in Current Medical Research and Opinion, titled “Low-risk Multivariate Index Assay Scores, Physician Referral and Surgical Choices in Women with Adnexal Masses”.  A total of 282 independent patient charts were reviewed of which 146 were Low Risk results. Surgery was performed on 56% patients with low risk scores. The other 44% had no surgery and were followed clinically.  There were no invasive cancers in the patients who had surgery. Clinicians were comfortable with expectant management of pelvic masses when OVA1 is low risk. These results demonstrated to us that there is an immediate need to assessing the status of a pelvic mass even though surgery is not performed. 


Third Quarter Highlights:

  • Product revenue was $1.2 million for the third quarter 2020, compared to $726,000 in the second quarter of 2020 and $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2019. Revenue increased 68% over second quarter of 2020 and was flat over the third quarter of 2019.  This reflects a strong volume and price recovery from the second quarter level as a result of the impact of COVID.
  • The number of OVA1plus tests performed was 3596 for the third quarter 2020, compared to 2,458 in the second quarter of 2020 and 3,602 in the third quarter of 2019. Volume increased 46% over the second quarter of 2020 and was relatively flat over the third quarter of 2019.  This reflects a strong volume recovery from the second quarter level as a result of the impact of COVID.
  • Revenue on a per test performed basis for OVA1 revenue was $338 in the third quarter of 2020 compared to $295 in the second quarter of 2020.   The sequential  increase was driven by realization of a full quarter of our new contract price from CIGNA as of April 1, 2020 as well as the absence of one time items recorded in the second quarter.
  • Gross profit on OVA1® product revenue was $547 thousand (a 45% profit margin) for the third quarter 2020 compared to $268 thousand for the second quarter of 2020 (a 37% profit margin).
  • Research and development expenses for the third quarter 2020 were $595 thousand an increase of $255 thousand compared to the same period in 2019. This increase was primarily due to launching clinical studies as well as bioinformatics investments.
  • Sales and marketing expenses for the third quarter 2020 were $2.1M compared to $2.4M the same period in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to reduced travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • General and administrative expenses for the third quarter 2020 were $1.9M compared to $1.4M for the same period in 2019. This increase was primarily due to an increase in headcount and personnel-related expenses as well as legal expenses.
  • The cash balance at September 30, 2020 was approximately $19 million. Cash utilization in the third quarter of 2020 was $3.1M compared to $3.3M in the second quarter and $3.6M in the prior year third quarter.  The sequential reduction in cash utilization was driven primarily by stronger revenue and gross margin while the year on year decrease was primarily reduced spending on sales and marketing.

Conference Call and Webcast

ASPIRA will host a call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss results followed by a question and answer period.



Thursday, November 12th @ 4:30pmET

Investors Dial-in: 877-407-4018
International Dial-in: 201-689-8471
Conference ID: 1372253
Webcast:  http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=142095
   

About Aspira Women’s Health Inc.

ASPIRA is transforming women’s health with the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative testing options and bio-analytical solutions that help physicians assess risk, optimize patient management and improve gynecologic health outcomes for women. OVA1®plus combines our FDA-cleared products OVA1® and OVERA® to detect risk of ovarian malignancy in women with adnexal masses. ASPiRA GenetiXSM testing offers both targeted and comprehensive genetic testing options with a gynecologic focus.  With over 10 years of expertise in ovarian cancer risk assessment ASPIRA has expertise in cutting-edge research to inform our next generation of products. Our focus is on delivering products that allow healthcare providers to stratify risk, facilitate early detection and optimize treatment plans.

Visit our website for more information about our products at www.aspirawh.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including statements regarding expected timing and receipt of proceeds from the State of Connecticut Department of Economic Development loan. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “plans,” “seeks,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” “will,” “potential,” “projects” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in ASPIRA’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as supplemented by the section entitled “Risk Factors” in ASPIRA’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020. The events and circumstances reflected in ASPIRA’s forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.  ASPIRA expressly disclaims any obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statements to reflect events, new information or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release, except as required by law.


Investor Relations Contact:


Ashley R. Robinson
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
Tel 617-535-7742
[email protected]

           
  September 30,   December 31,
  2020     2019  
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents $ 18,836     $ 11,703  
Accounts receivable   848       924  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   522       758  
Inventories   45       25  
Total current assets   20,251       13,410  
Property and equipment, net   593       353  
Right-of-use asset   421       52  
Other assets         13  
Total assets $ 21,265     $ 13,828  
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable $ 1,315     $ 1,158  
Accrued liabilities   2,815       2,588  
Short-term debt   476       193  
Lease liability   9       39  
Total current liabilities   4,615       3,978  
Non-current liabilities:          
Long-term debt   1,678       1,099  
Lease liability   422       13  
Total liabilities   6,715       5,090  
Commitments and contingencies          
Stockholders’ equity:          
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 150,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019; 104,041,493 and 97,286,157 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively   104       97  
Additional paid-in capital   448,431       430,802  
Accumulated deficit   (433,985 )     (422,161 )
Total stockholders’ equity   14,550       8,738  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 21,265     $ 13,828  

 

             
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
  September 30,   September 30,
  2020     2019     2020     2019  
Revenue:                      
Product $ 1,239     $ 1,241     $ 3,192     $ 3,120  
Service         44       13       110  
Total revenue   1,239       1,285       3,205       3,230  
Cost of revenue(1):                      
Product   803       736       2,187       1,950  
Service   4       213       13       601  
Total cost of revenue   807       949       2,200       2,551  
Gross profit   432       336       1,005       679  
Operating expenses:                      
Research and development(2)   595       340       1,370       774  
Sales and marketing(3)   2,152       2,425       6,000       7,569  
General and administrative(4)   1,966       1,421       5,542       4,210  
Total operating expenses   4,713       4,186       12,912       12,553  
Loss from operations   (4,281 )     (3,850 )     (11,907 )     (11,874 )
Interest income, net   5       34       14       39  
Other income (expense), net   (11 )     (4 )     69       (15 )
Net loss $ (4,287 )   $ (3,820 )   $ (11,824 )   $ (11,850 )
Net loss per share – basic and diluted $ (0.04 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.14 )
                               
Weighted average common shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per common share   103,200,612       97,144,586       99,555,194       83,017,019  
                       
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenue and operating expenses:                      
(1)  Cost of revenue $ 20     $ 20     $ 73     $ 57  
(2)  Research and development   16             17       4  
(3)  Sales and marketing   31       32       116       93  
(4)  General and administrative   343       243       915       738