TransEnterix, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter 2016

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--()--TransEnterix, Inc. (NYSE MKT: TRXC), a medical device company that is pioneering the use of robotics to improve minimally invasive surgery, today announced its operating and financial results for the second quarter of 2016.

ALF-X Commercial Update

On July 29, 2016, the Company closed its first sale of the ALF-X® Surgical Robotic System to Humanitas Hospital, a highly-specialized research and teaching hospital partnered with Humanitas University Medical School, located in Milan, Italy.

"We are very pleased with the progress we’ve made in the commercialization of ALF-X during the quarter, as well as having closed our first ALF-X sale in July," said Todd M. Pope, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransEnterix. "We remain enthusiastic about the potential of ALF-X, and will continue to invest in global commercial expansion, including preparing for its 510(k) submission."

Financial Highlights

On a consolidated GAAP basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company reported total operating expenses of $80.7 million. These results included one-time restructuring charges of $5.6 million, of which $5.2 million were non-cash, as well as a non-cash charge for goodwill impairment of $61.8 million. Adjusted operating expenses excluding these charges were $13.3 million as compared to $9.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Total adjusted operating expenses increased primarily as a result of increased investment into the commercialization of the ALF-X. Adjusted operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2016 included research and development expenses of $6.4 million, sales and marketing expenses of $1.3 million, general and administrative expenses of $2.9 million, amortization of intangible assets of $1.8 million and change in contingent consideration of $0.9 million.

On a consolidated GAAP basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2016, net loss was $80.1 million and net loss per share was $0.70. Excluding the restructuring and goodwill impairment charges, adjusted net loss was $12.7 million or $0.11 per share.

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $64.6 million as of June 30, 2016, and approximately $61.0 million as of July 31, 2016. The Company expects its existing cash and cash equivalents to fund operations through the third quarter of 2017.

Conference Call

TransEnterix, Inc. will host a conference call on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its second quarter 2016 operating and financial results. To listen to the conference call on your telephone, please dial (888) 364-3108 for domestic callers or (719) 352-2308 for international callers and reference TransEnterix Call approximately ten minutes prior to the start time. To access the live audio webcast or archived recording, use the following link http://ir.transenterix.com/events.cfm. The replay will be available on the Company's website.

About TransEnterix

TransEnterix is a medical device company that is pioneering the use of robotics to improve minimally invasive surgery by addressing the clinical and economic challenges associated with current laparoscopic and robotic options. The company is focused on the commercialization of the ALF-X Surgical Robotic System, a multi-port robotic system that brings the advantages of robotic surgery to patients while enabling surgeons with innovative technology such as haptic feedback and eye sensing camera control. The company is also developing the SurgiBot™ System, a single-port, robotically enhanced laparoscopic surgical platform. The ALF-X Surgical System has been granted a CE Mark but is not available for sale in the US. For more information, visit the TransEnterix website at www.transenterix.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

The adjusted operating expenses and adjusted net loss presented in this press release are non-GAAP measures. In the tables that follow under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures”, we present Adjusted Operating Expenses and Adjusted Net Loss, reconciled to their comparable GAAP measures. These financial measures are presented on a basis other than in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“Non-GAAP Measures”). These items are adjusted because they are not operational or because these charges are non-cash or non-recurring and management believes they are meaningful to understanding the Company’s performance during the periods presented. These Non-GAAP Measures should be considered a supplement to, not a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes statements relating to our 2016 second quarter financial results, the ALF-X® System, the SurgiBot™ System and our current regulatory and commercialization plans for these products. These statements and other statements regarding our future plans and goals constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that are often difficult to predict, are beyond our control and which may cause results to differ materially from expectations, including the potential of the ALF-X System, whether and when we will we prepare a 510(k) submission for the ALF-X System and whether existing cash and cash equivalents will fund operations through the third quarter of 2017. For a discussion of the risks and uncertainties associated with TransEnterix's business, please review our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 3, 2016, our other filings we make with the SEC and our Form 10-Q for the 2016 second quarter expected to be filed on or before its due date. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements, which are based on our expectations as of the date of this press release and speak only as of the origination date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 
TransEnterix, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
     

Three Months Ended
June 30,

   

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2016     2015 2016     2015
Operating Expenses
Research and development $ 6,364 $ 6,579 $ 14,749 $ 14,063
Sales and marketing 1,306 373 2,989 748
General and administrative 2,895 1,990 5,134 3,845
Amortization of intangible assets 1,786 126 3,603 251
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 944 1,800
Inventory write-down related to restructuring 2,565 2,565
Restructuring and other charges 3,085 3,085
Goodwill impairment   61,784         61,784      
Total Operating Expenses   80,729     9,068     95,709     18,907  
Operating Loss   (80,729 )   (9,068 )   (95,709 )   (18,907 )
Other Expense
Interest expense, net (489 ) (280 ) (1,067 ) (561 )
Other income   95         95      
Total Other Expense, net   (394 )   (280 )   (972 )   (561 )
Loss before income taxes $ (81,123 ) $ (9,348 ) $ (96,681 ) $ (19,468 )
Income tax benefit   992         3,637      
Net loss $ (80,131 ) $ (9,348 ) $ (93,044 ) $ (19,468 )
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation (loss) gains   (2,286 )       1,510      
Comprehensive loss $ (82,417 ) $ (9,348 ) $ (91,534 ) $ (19,468 )
Net loss per share - basic and diluted $ (0.70 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.85 ) $ (0.30 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted   114,319     68,105     109,290     65,937  
 
 
TransEnterix, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
     

June 30,
2016

   

December 31,
2015

 
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 64,609 $ 38,449
Accounts receivable, net 77 76
Inventories 4,247 3,923
Interest receivable 19 6
Other current assets   7,011     6,689  
Total Current Assets   75,963     49,143  
Restricted cash 289
Inventories, net of current portion 709
Property and equipment, net 4,743 4,408
Intellectual property, net 42,571 46,898
In-process research and development 16,811 16,511
Goodwill 69,756 130,869
Other long term assets   63     64  
Total Assets $ 210,196   $ 248,602  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 2,002 $ 4,450
Accrued expenses 7,344 7,395
Contingent consideration – current portion 12,500 12,500
Notes payable - current portion   7,658     6,727  
Total Current Liabilities 29,504 31,072
Long Term Liabilities
Contingent consideration – less current portion 12,800 11,000
Net deferred tax liabilities 12,920 16,263
Notes payable - less current portion, net of debt discount   9,080     12,990  
Total Liabilities 64,304 71,325
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity

Common stock $0.001 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015; 115,000,003 and 100,180,872 shares issued at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively; and 114,928,458 and 100,149,453 shares outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

115 100
Additional paid-in capital 423,544 363,280
Accumulated deficit (275,908 ) (182,864 )

Treasury stock at cost, 71,545 and 31,419 shares at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

(203 ) (73 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (1,656 )   (3,166 )
Total Stockholders’ Equity   145,892     177,277  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 210,196   $ 248,602  
 
 
TransEnterix, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
     
 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2016     2015
Operating Activities
Net loss $ (93,044 ) $ (19,468 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities:

Depreciation 1,052 517
Amortization of intangible assets 3,603 251
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 99 54
Stock-based compensation 2,477 1,667
Inventory write-down related to restructuring 2,565
Non-cash restructuring and other charges 2,551
Goodwill impairment 61,784
Deferred tax benefit (3,657 )
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 1,800
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisition:
Accounts receivable 125
Interest receivable (13 )
Inventories (3,983 )
Other current and long term assets (213 ) 150
Accounts payable (2,497 ) (162 )
Accrued expenses (60 ) 490
Restricted cash   (290 )   250  
Net cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities   (27,826 )   (16,126 )
Investing Activities
Purchase of property and equipment   (517 )   (311 )
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities   (517 )   (311 )
Financing Activities
Payment of debt (3,078 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs 57,637 52,533
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of vesting of restricted stock units (130 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants   165     250  
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities   54,594     52,783  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (91 )    
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 26,160 36,346
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   38,449     34,766  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 64,609   $ 71,112  
Supplemental Disclosure for Cash Flow Information
Interest paid $ 713 $ 375
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing Activities
Transfer of inventory to property and equipment $ 1,823 $
 
 
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
Adjusted Operating Expenses
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
     

Three Months Ended
June 30,

   

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2016     2015 2016     2015
 
GAAP total operating expenses $ 80,729 $ 9,068 $ 95,709 $ 18,907
 
Adjustments
Goodwill impairment 61,784 61,784
Restructuring and other charges 3,085 3,085
Inventory write-down related to restructuring   2,565     2,565  
Total adjustments   67,434     67,434  
Adjusted non-GAAP operating expenses $ 13,295 $ 9,068 $ 28,275 $ 18,907
 
 
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
Adjusted Net Loss and Loss per Share
(in thousands except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
     

Three Months Ended
June 30,

   

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2016     2015 2016     2015
 
GAAP net loss $ (80,131 ) $ (9,348 ) $ (93,044 ) $ (19,468 )
 
Adjustments
Goodwill impairment 61,784 61,784
Restructuring and other charges 3,085 3,085
Inventory write-down related to restructuring   2,565         2,565      
Total adjustments   67,434         67,434      
Adjusted non-GAAP net loss $ (12,697 ) $ (9,348 ) $ (25,610 ) $ (19,468 )
 
GAAP net loss per share $ (0.70 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.85 ) $ (0.30 )
Adjusted non-GAAP net loss per share $ (0.11 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.23 ) $ (0.30 )
 

The non-GAAP adjustments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 include the following:

a.) Goodwill impairment - the negative FDA response on the SurgiBot in April 2016 obligated us to conduct an impairment analysis of our goodwill during the second quarter. A significant input to this analysis was that our market value fell below our book value during the second quarter. Based on this analysis, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment loss of $61.8 million during the second quarter.

b.) Restructuring and other charges - as a result of our decision to reprioritize our efforts to focus on commercialization and regulatory clearance of the ALF-X system, the Company implemented a restructuring plan resulting in $3.1 million of restructuring charges. The non-cash restructuring charges amounted to $2.6 million related primarily to intellectual property and fixed assets. Cash restructuring charges were $0.5 million, primarily related to severance.

c.) Inventory write-down related to restructuring - as a result of our decision to reprioritize our efforts to focus on commercialization and regulatory clearance of the ALF-X system, the Company implemented a restructuring plan resulting in non-cash charges related to inventory write-down of $2.6 million.

Contacts

Investor Contact:
Westwicke
Mark Klausner, 443-213-0501
invest@transenterix.com
or
Media Contact:
TransEnterix, Inc.
Mohan Nathan, 919-765-8400
media@transenterix.com

Contacts

Investor Contact:
Westwicke
Mark Klausner, 443-213-0501
invest@transenterix.com
or
Media Contact:
TransEnterix, Inc.
Mohan Nathan, 919-765-8400
media@transenterix.com