Obalon Announces Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results


SAN DIEGO, Nov. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OBLN), a vertically integrated medical technology company with the first and only FDA-approved swallowable, gas-filled intragastric balloon system for the treatment of obesity, today announced its unaudited financial results as of and for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. 

Third Quarter 2017 highlights:

  • Revenue grew 42% sequentially over Q2-17 to $2.8 million
  • Gross margin improved to 53%
  • First sales to multi-store aesthetic national account
  • Submitted PMA-Supplement for Obalon Navigation System
  • Submitted PMA-Supplement for Obalon Touch Inflation Dispenser

The Company reported total revenues of $2.8 million for the third quarter of 2017, compared to $0.8 million for the third quarter of 2016. Net loss was reported at $9.2 million compared to a net loss of $5.3 million in the third quarter of 2016 and net loss per share for the quarter was $0.55 as compared to net loss per share of $5.46 in the third quarter of 2016.

Cost of goods sold was $1.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017, up from $0.6 million for the prior year period. Gross profit for the third quarter of 2017 was $1.5 million, resulting in a gross margin of 53%, compared to a gross profit of $0.1 million and gross margin of 17% for the third quarter of 2016.

Research and Development expense for the third quarter of 2017 totaled $2.8 million, up from $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2016, and Selling, General and Administrative expense increased to $7.8 million for the third quarter of 2017, compared to $2.4 million in the third quarter 2016. Selling, General and Administrative expenses in the third quarter 2017 included a one-time, non-cash charge of $1.4 million for litigation settlement.   

Operating loss for the third quarter of 2017 was $9.1 million, compared to an operating loss of $4.5 million for the third quarter of 2016.

As of September 30, 2017, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $53.4 million and debt was $10.0 million.

Call Information

A conference call to discuss third quarter 2017 financial results is scheduled for today, November 3, 2017, at 8:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time (5:30 AM Pacific Time). Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing (844) 889-7791 (U.S.) or (661) 378-9934 (international) using passcode 5996758.  Media and individuals will be in a listen-only mode. Participants are asked to dial in a few minutes prior to the call to register for the event. The conference call will also be webcast live at:  http://edge.media-server.com/m6/p/5238gynk.

A replay of the call will be available through November 10, 2017, 10:30 AM EST by calling (855) 859-2056 (U.S.) or (404) 537-3406 (international), using passcode 5996758.  An archive of the webcast will be available for twelve months following the event on the Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. website located at http://investor.obalon.com in the “News & Events” section. 

About Obalon Therapeutics, Inc.
Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OBLN) is a San Diego-based company focused on developing and commercializing novel technologies for weight loss. The Obalon management team has over 150 combined years of experience in developing and commercializing novel medical technologies with a track record of financial and clinical excellence. For more information, please visit www.obalon.com.

For Obalon Therapeutics, Inc.

Investor Contact:
William Plovanic
Chief Financial Officer
Obalon Therapeutics, Inc.
Office: +1 760 607 5103
wplovanic@obalon.com

Media:
Megan Driscoll
EvolveMKD
Office Phone: +1 646 517 4220
mdriscoll@evolvemkd.com


OBALON THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
    
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
        
 (Unaudited)
Revenue:       
Revenue$2,787  $  $6,222  $ 
Revenue, related party  773    2,621 
Total revenue2,787  773  6,222  2,621 
Cost of revenue1,314  644  3,127  1,938 
Gross profit1,473  129  3,095  683 
Operating expenses:       
Research and development2,798  2,169  7,958  7,267 
Selling, general and administrative7,813  2,412  19,606  5,387 
Total operating expenses10,611  4,581  27,564  12,654 
Loss from operations(9,138) (4,452) (24,469) (11,971)
Interest expense, net(21) (135) (110) (425)
Loss from change in fair value of warrant liability  (669)   (550)
Other expense, net(11) (4) (66) (26)
  Net loss(9,170) (5,260) (24,645) (12,972)
Other comprehensive income (loss)15  1  (3) 5 
Net loss and comprehensive loss$(9,155) $(5,259) $(24,648) $(12,967)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.55) $(5.46) $(1.48) $(18.36)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted16,747,791  963,724  16,649,447  706,688 


OBALON THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except shares and par value data)
 
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (Unaudited)  
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$12,083  $72,975 
Short-term investments41,289  2,500 
Accounts receivable, net2,515   
Accounts receivable, related party  515 
Inventory911  827 
Other current assets1,006  1,244 
Total current assets57,804  78,061 
Property and equipment, net1,274  717 
Total assets$59,078  $78,778 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$1,143  $595 
Accrued compensation2,671  2,497 
Accrued clinical expenses140  101 
Deferred revenue193  121 
Other current liabilities1,477  1,278 
Current portion of long-term loan957   
Total current liabilities6,581  4,592 
  Deferred rent26   
  Long-term loan, excluding current portion8,955  9,881 
Total long-term liabilities8,981  9,881 
Total liabilities15,562  14,473 
    
Commitments and contingencies   
Stockholders’ equity:   
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016; 17,372,214 and 16,773,205 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively17  17 
Additional paid-in capital144,757  140,898 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(4) (1)
Accumulated deficit(101,254) (76,609)
Total stockholders’ equity43,516  64,305 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$59,078  $78,778 


OBALON THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
    
 (Unaudited)
Operating activities:   
Net loss$(24,645) $(12,972)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization221  142 
Stock-based compensation2,102  200 
Fair value of stock issued for legal settlement1,398   
Loss on disposal of fixed assets  13 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  550 
Amortization of investment premium, net24  96 
Amortization of debt discount31  60 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable, net(2,515)  
Accounts receivable from related party515  121 
Inventory(84) (75)
Other current assets240  (2,597)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses534  519 
Accrued compensation174  (566)
Accrued clinical expenses39  (774)
Deferred revenue72   
Other current and long term liabilities467  1,690 
Net cash used in operating activities(21,427) (13,593)
Investing activities:   
Purchases of short-term investments(80,317) (18,897)
Maturities of short-term investments41,500  16,150 
Purchase of property and equipment(904) (259)
Net cash used in investing activities(39,721) (3,006)
Financing activities:   
Issuance of preferred stock for cash, net of offering costs  14,517 
Fees paid in connection with loan amendment  (15)
Proceeds from stock issued under employee stock purchase plan210   
Proceeds from sale of common stock upon exercise of stock options46  1,065 
Net cash provided by financing activities256  15,567 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(60,892) (1,032)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period72,975  3,356 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$12,083  $2,324 
Supplemental cash flow information:   
Interest paid$416  $405 
Conversion of customer deposit from related party to preferred stock$  $1,283 
Property and equipment in accounts payable$126  $ 

 


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