HTG Molecular Diagnostics Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results
Product and product-related services revenue increased by 119% and 89%, respectively, compared to the three and six-month periods in the prior year
Call scheduled for today,
Recent Accomplishments & Highlights:
- Achieved product and product-related services revenue of
$4.4 million and$7.1 million for the three and six-month periods endedJune 30, 2019 , respectively, representing a 119% and an 89% increase over the respective periods in 2018 and reflecting growth in both research use only (RUO) profiling and molecular diagnostics (MDx) revenue.
- Announced the release of its HTG EdgeSeq Reveal data analytics software, version 1.2.0, that will further enable customers to streamline their analysis of samples processed on the HTG EdgeSeq platform with additional HTG EdgeSeq assays.
- Introduced two previously released assays, the HTG EdgeSeq DLBCL Cell of Origin Assay and the HTG EdgeSeq Lung Fusions RUO Assay, for use with the Thermo Fisher Scientific Ion Torrent TM Ion S5 next-generation sequencing (NGS) platform.
“We are very pleased to see continued growth in our RUO profiling business coupled with building momentum in our molecular diagnostics business this quarter. We anticipate continued strong performance from both segments throughout the balance of the year as we see positive growth in both our biopharmaceutical customers’ project pipelines and expansion of our relationships with academic medical centers in
Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results:
Total revenue for the second quarter of 2019 was
Product and product-related services revenue for the second quarter of 2019 was
Net loss from operations for the second quarter of 2019 was
HTG ended the second quarter with
2019 Revenue Guidance:
The company believes that its total revenue for the full year ending
Conference Call and Webcast:
HTG will host an investment community conference call today beginning at
| Date: | Tuesday, August 6, 2019 | |
| Time: | 4:30pm Eastern Time | |
| Toll Free: | (877) 407-0789 | |
| International: | (201) 689-8562 | |
| Conference ID: | 13692789 | |
| Webcast: | http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=135458 |
| About HTG: |
| HTG is focused on NGS-based molecular profiling. The company’s proprietary HTG EdgeSeq technology automates complex, highly multiplexed molecular profiling from solid and liquid samples, even when limited in amount. HTG’s customers use its technology to identify biomarkers important for precision medicine, to understand the clinical relevance of these discoveries, and ultimately to identify treatment options. Its mission is to empower precision medicine. |
Safe Harbor Statement:
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the expected continued strong performance, growth of various lines of business and our revenue and operational expectations. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “goal,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements necessarily contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current expectations, are subject to known and unknown risks, and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the risk that we may not achieve our revenue expectations for 2019; the risk that we may not realize the benefits expected under our collaboration agreements; risks associated with our ability to successfully commercialize our products; the risk that our products and services may not be adopted by biopharmaceutical companies or other customers as anticipated, or at all; our ability to manufacture our products to meet demand; the level and availability of third party payor reimbursement for our products; our ability to effectively manage our anticipated growth; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and proprietary technologies; our ability to operate our business without infringing the intellectual property rights and proprietary technology of third parties; competition in our industry; additional capital and credit availability; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; and product liability claims. These and other factors are described in greater detail in our filings with the
-Financial tables follow-
| HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. | |||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||||||
| Product and product-related services | $ | 4,424,368 | $ | 2,023,312 | $ | 7,086,873 | $ | 3,756,858 | |||||||
| Collaborative development services | 1,371,952 | 2,887,454 | 1,912,272 | 5,312,560 | |||||||||||
| Total revenue | 5,796,320 | 4,910,766 | 8,999,145 | 9,069,418 | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of product and product-related services revenue | 2,508,371 | 1,450,682 | 4,553,898 | 2,587,745 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 4,740,710 | 4,764,751 | 9,141,576 | 10,422,583 | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 3,253,639 | 2,758,984 | 5,328,387 | 5,348,270 | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 10,502,720 | 8,974,417 | 19,023,861 | 18,358,598 | |||||||||||
| Operating loss | (4,706,400 | ) | (4,063,651 | ) | (10,024,716 | ) | (9,289,180 | ) | |||||||
| Loss on settlement of Growth Term Loan | — | — | — | (105,064 | ) | ||||||||||
| Interest income (expense), net | (84,022 | ) | (35,533 | ) | (136,552 | ) | (84,887 | ) | |||||||
| Net loss before income taxes | (4,790,422 | ) | (4,099,184 | ) | (10,161,268 | ) | (9,479,131 | ) | |||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 6,848 | 3,545 | 6,848 | 3,545 | |||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (4,797,270 | ) | $ | (4,102,729 | ) | $ | (10,168,116 | ) | $ | (9,482,676 | ) | |||
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.14 | ) | $ | (0.36 | ) | $ | (0.36 | ) | |||
| Shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted | 28,657,384 | 28,375,379 | 28,629,189 | 26,549,895 | |||||||||||
| HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. | |||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||
| 2019 | 2018 | ||||
| Assets | (Unaudited) | ||||
| Current assets: | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 11,813,589 | $ | 8,432,600 | |
| Short-term investments available-for-sale, at fair value | 9,753,727 | 22,681,049 | |||
| Accounts receivable | 3,981,103 | 5,012,678 | |||
| Inventory, net | 1,160,682 | 1,306,609 | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 1,069,180 | 568,209 | |||
| Total current assets | 27,778,281 | 38,001,145 | |||
| Restricted cash | 3,270,247 | 3,270,247 | |||
| Deferred offering costs | 198,088 | 59,030 | |||
| Deferred MidCap revolving loan costs | 59,086 | 67,068 | |||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 1,394,664 | — | |||
| Property and equipment, net | 2,424,625 | 2,373,790 | |||
| Total assets | $ | 35,124,991 | $ | 43,771,280 | |
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity | |||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 3,357,343 | $ | 1,849,921 | |
| Accrued liabilities | 1,499,510 | 3,358,465 | |||
| Contract liabilities - current | 486,994 | 332,711 | |||
| NuvoGen obligation - current | 1,286,152 | 1,290,234 | |||
| MidCap Term Loan payable - current | 583,333 | — | |||
| Operating lease liabilities - current | 682,863 | — | |||
| Other current liabilities | 63,344 | 186,043 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 7,959,539 | 7,017,374 | |||
| NuvoGen obligation - non-current, net of discount | 5,044,263 | 5,702,519 | |||
| Convertible note, related party - net of debt issuance costs | 2,980,940 | 2,974,213 | |||
| MidCap Term Loan payable - non-current, net of discount and debt issuance costs | 6,194,422 | 6,704,641 | |||
| Operating lease liabilities - non-current | 976,786 | — | |||
| Other non-current liabilities | 299,049 | 280,471 | |||
| Total liabilities | 23,454,999 | 22,679,218 | |||
| Commitments and Contingencies | |||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 11,669,992 | 21,092,062 | |||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 35,124,991 | $ | 43,771,280 | |
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Source: HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc.