AXNX - Axonics® Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

November, 04 2020 04:00 PM Axonics Modulation Technologies Inc.

Axonics generated net revenue of $35.2 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2020

Over 5,500 patients have been implanted with the Axonics r-SNM System since U.S. commercial launch

Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXNX), a medical technology company that has developed and is commercializing novel implantable sacral neuromodulation (SNM) devices for the treatment of urinary and bowel dysfunction, today reported results for the third quarter 2020.

Raymond W. Cohen, CEO of Axonics, said, "In the third quarter, despite headwinds from COVID-19 and the launch of a rechargeable device by our competitor, we continued to add new customers, sign additional hospital system agreements, gain regulatory approvals, and expand our growing body of clinical literature. Our strong revenue results reflect the close working relationships we have developed with implanting physicians, the successful launch of our second-generation implantable neurostimulator, and most importantly, the high satisfaction rates being reported by patients since our U.S. launch a year ago. It is our conviction that the SNM market is poised for significant market expansion and given the quality of our team and product pipeline, we are confident that Axonics is well positioned for continued growth in the years ahead.”

Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Net revenue was $35.2 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, as compared to net revenue of $1.3 million for the same period of the prior year.
- U.S. net revenue accounted for $34.1 million, with select international markets accounting for $1.1 million of net revenue.
- Over 600 unique accounts (hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers) in the United States have implanted patients with the Axonics r-SNM ^® System since commercial launch in November 2019, including more than 115 new accounts that were added in the third quarter of 2020.
Net revenue through the first nine months of 2020 was $76.8 million, as compared to $3.9 million for the same period of the prior year.
Gross margin was 61.9% in the third quarter 2020, as compared to 51.7% for the same period of the prior year.
Operating expenses were $30.6 million in the third quarter 2020, as compared to $25.7 million for the same period of the prior year. This increase was primarily due to higher personnel costs for the U.S. commercial team and in other parts of the organization.
Net loss was $9.2 million in the third quarter 2020, as compared to a net loss of $25.0 million for the same period of the prior year.
As of September 30, 2020, cash and cash equivalents were $269.3 million.

Clinical and Regulatory Highlights

On July 1, 2020 , the Axonics r-SNM System received FDA approval for 3.0 Tesla full-body MRI scans.
In August 2020 , Axonics began shipping its second-generation implantable neurostimulator (INS) to U.S. customers. The new INS extends the recharge interval for patients to just once a month for one hour.
On September 8, 2020 , Axonics announced NICE's recommendation of the Axonics r-SNM System.
On September 10, 2020 , Axonics reported 2-year clinical results from its ARTISAN-SNM pivotal study.
On September 21, 2020 , Axonics announced Health Canada's approval of its second-generation INS.
On September 24, 2020 , Axonics announced that the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board has instituted a review regarding the validity of six Medtronic patents that Axonics is contesting.
On October 5, 2020 , Axonics announced survey results of patients treated with the Axonics r-SNM System that were previously implanted with InterStim™ II.

Webcast and Conference Call

Axonics will host a conference call today, November 4, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, to discuss financial results and recent business developments. Interested parties may access the live teleconference by dialing 866-687-5771 (U.S.) or 409-217-8725 (International) and using conference ID 8446338.

A live webcast of the conference call may be accessed by visiting the Events & Presentations section of the Axonics investor relations website at ir.axonics.com . A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and will be archived on the Axonics website for 90 days.

About Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.

Axonics, based in Irvine, Calif., has developed and is commercializing novel implantable SNM devices for patients with urinary and bowel dysfunction. These conditions are caused by a miscommunication between the bladder and the brain and significantly impacts quality of life. Overactive bladder affects an estimated 87 million adults in the U.S. and Europe. Another estimated 40 million adults are reported to suffer from fecal incontinence/accidental bowel leakage. Axonics SNM therapy, which has been clinically proven to reduce symptoms and restore pelvic floor function, is now being offered at hundreds of medical centers across the U.S. and in dozens of select hospitals in Western Europe. Reimbursement coverage is well established in the U.S. and is a covered service in most European countries. The Axonics System is the first long-lived rechargeable SNM system approved for sale in the world, and the first to gain full-body MRI conditional labeling. For more information, visit www.axonics.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release that relate to future plans, events, prospects or performance are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “planned,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “designed,” and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of management, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in this press release, including the risks and uncertainties disclosed in Axonics filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available online at www.sec.gov . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Axonics undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, changed circumstances or unanticipated events.

Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share and per share data)





September 30,

December 31,

2020

2019

(unaudited)


ASSETS



Current assets



Cash and cash equivalents
$
269,280


$
171,082

Short-term investments
—


12,592

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $465 and $75 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
17,650


7,879

Inventory, net
44,308


15,659

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
3,220


4,468

Total current assets
334,458


211,680

Property and equipment, net
5,792


3,047

Intangible asset, net
225


311

Other assets
7,196


4,784

Total assets
$
347,671


$
219,822





LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY



Current liabilities



Accounts payable
$
9,415


$
5,882

Accrued liabilities
5,977


2,174

Accrued compensation and benefits
7,516


3,375

Operating lease liability, current portion
908


602

Debt, current portion
15,000


—

Total current liabilities
38,816


12,033

Operating lease liability, net of current portion
9,027


4,450

Debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, net of current portion
5,930


20,336

Total liabilities
53,773


36,819

Stockholders’ equity



Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019
—


—

Common stock, par value $0.0001, 50,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019; 39,753,638 and 34,110,995 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
4


3

Additional paid-in capital
517,659


363,012

Accumulated deficit
(223,151)


(179,584)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(614)


(428)

Total stockholders’ equity
293,898


183,003

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
347,671


$
219,822

Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (in thousands, except share and per share data) (unaudited)





Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2020

2019

2020

2019
Net revenue
$
35,243


$
1,309


$
76,752


$
3,874

Cost of goods sold
13,434


632


31,792


1,952

Gross profit
21,809


677


44,960


1,922

Operating Expenses







Research and development
7,748


4,855


21,030


13,948

General and administrative
5,773


5,162


18,963


13,539

Sales and marketing
17,057


15,707


47,846


32,371

Total operating expenses
30,578


25,724


87,839


59,858

Loss from operations
(8,769)


(25,047)


(42,879)


(57,936)

Other Income (Expense)







Interest income
35


627


742


2,500

Interest and other expense
(434)


(586)


(1,429)


(1,747)

Other income (expense), net
(399)


41


(687)


753

Loss before income tax expense
(9,168)


(25,006)


(43,566)


(57,183)

Income tax expense
—


—


1


1

Net loss
(9,168)


(25,006)


(43,567)


(57,184)

Foreign currency translation adjustment
99


(112)


(186)


(165)

Comprehensive loss
$
(9,069)


$
(25,118)


$
(43,753)


$
(57,349)









Net loss per share, basic and diluted
$
(0.24)


$
(0.89)


$
(1.20)


$
(2.05)

Weighted-average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share
38,830,924


28,098,564


36,312,984


27,958,376

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Axonics contact :
Neil Bhalodkar
949-336-5293
IR@axonics.com

Company Name:	Axonics Modulation Technologies Inc.
Stock Symbol:	AXNX
Market:	NASDAQ
Website:	axonics.com

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