Reports revenues of $24.5 million in the first quarter of 2021, up 72% from prior quarter
Announced pre-validation data for its Preecludia™ test showed strong performance consistent with verification study and demonstrated commercial laboratory systems readiness
Announced funding from the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s IBD Ventures program to further develop Progenity’s first-in-class oral DDS for delivery of targeted therapeutics for IBD
Management will host conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT
SAN DIEGO, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progenity, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROG), a biotechnology company with an established track record of success in developing and commercializing molecular testing products, today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
Progenity made significant progress during the first quarter, both with its core molecular testing business and notably with its innovation pipeline programs. The Company recently announced another key update regarding its Preecludia™ preeclampsia rule-out test, reporting that new data from a pre-validation cohort of samples tested to demonstrate commercial laboratory readiness showed test performance in the intended use population consistent with its verification study results that were presented on April 30th at the 2021 ACOG Annual Meeting. This new data showed sensitivity greater than 87% and a negative predictive value (NPV) greater than 97%. The Company continued to transition its core molecular testing business towards growth, increased its in-network position by adding regional contracts, and saw additional commercial and government payors covering average risk NIPT.
“We continue to make strong progress in our innovation pipeline as we establish a strong foundation and stabilize our core molecular testing business. We anticipate these efforts will translate into improved operating performance and revenue growth for the rest of 2021. We are on track to meet our Preecludia™ test’s validation milestone by mid-year and continue to target commercial launch in the second half of 2021 for the $2-3 billion US market, the Innatal 4 platform is advancing; and we are especially excited by the accelerating progress of our GI Precision Medicine programs,” said Harry Stylli, PhD, CEO, chairman of the board, and co-founder of Progenity.
First Quarter 2021 Results and Other Corporate Highlights
- Announced and presented new data from its Preecludia™ preeclampsia rule-out test verification study which was presented on April 30th at the 2021 ACOG Annual Meeting, with the test demonstrating sensitivity of 87.8% and a negative predictive value (NPV) of 97.0%.
- Announced pre-validation data for its Preecludia™ test showed strong performance consistent with verification study data and demonstrated commercial laboratory systems readiness.
- Announced completion of assay testing and initiation of data analysis of clinical validation study samples for its Preecludia™ preeclampsia test.
- Entered into an agreement with Ionis Pharmaceuticals, a leader in RNA-targeted therapeutics, to evaluate the safety, tolerability and performance of Progenity’s Oral Biotherapeutics Delivery System (OBDS) for oral systemic delivery of antisense oligonucleotides, developed and manufactured by Ionis.
- Announced Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation IBD Ventures grant funding for DDS combination drug/device product development for IBD diseases.
- Announced that two abstracts related to Progenity’s ingestible drug delivery technologies for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders have been accepted for presentation at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) taking place May 21-23, 2021.
- Announced first clinical study of the Company’s oral drug delivery system (DDS) demonstrating a proprietary autonomous localization technology designed to auto-locate and deliver a payload in a key region of the GI tract for drug delivery. Also announced a preclinical safety and tolerability study of PGN-600, a combination product of tofacitinib delivered by DDS.
- In February 2021, raised approximately $25.0 million in gross proceeds from a private placement with two leading healthcare-focused investment funds.
- Increased in-network covered lives by 3.3 million with the addition of several regional plans.
First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
Revenue was $24.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021, a 72% increase compared to $14.3 million in the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Total accessioned tests volume, which includes the company’s core molecular testing and COVID-19 testing, was 78,915 in the first quarter of 2021, a decrease of 3.3% compared to accessioned tests volume in the fourth quarter of 2020, which was 81,640 tests.
Gross margin was positive 9.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to negative 50.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Operating expenses were $48.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $44.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Net loss was $32.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and basic and diluted net loss per share was $0.56, compared to a net loss of $75.5 million and a net loss per share of $1.53 for the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
Revenue was $24.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021, a 46% increase compared to $16.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Gross margin was positive 9.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to negative 57.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Operating expenses were $48.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $42.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Net loss was $32.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and basic and diluted net loss per share was $0.56, compared to a net loss of $17.2 million and a net loss per share of $3.43 for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
COVID-19 Update
Public health measures related to the novel coronavirus are greatly impacting healthcare practices. We have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing and maintaining robust response plans, seamlessly continuing laboratory operations and maintaining pre-pandemic turnaround times. We enhanced our digital sales and support capabilities, increased proactive test reporting and remote genetic counseling capabilities, and expanded our mobile phlebotomy services, assisting our customers to continue serving their patients with the same quality care.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Progenity will host a webcast and conference call to discuss the first quarter financial results and answer investment community questions today, Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. The live call may be accessed by dialing 833-519-1237 for domestic callers and 914-800-3810 for international callers and entering the conference code: 6146238. A live webcast and archive of the call will be available online from the investor relations section of the company website at www.progenity.com.
About Progenity
Progenity, Inc. is a biotechnology company with an established track record of success in developing and commercializing molecular testing products, as well as innovating in the field of precision medicine. Progenity provides in vitro molecular tests designed to improve lives by providing actionable information that helps guide patients and physicians in making medical decisions during key life stages. The company applies a multi-omics approach, combining genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to its molecular testing products and to the development of a suite of investigational ingestible devices designed to provide precise diagnostic sampling and drug delivery solutions. Progenity’s vision is to transform healthcare to become more precise and personal by improving diagnoses of disease and improving patient outcomes through localized treatment with targeted therapies. For additional information about Progenity, please visit the company’s website at www.progenity.com.
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Investor Contact:
Robert Uhl
Managing Director, Westwicke ICR
ir@progenity.com
(619) 228-5886
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Progenity, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Revenues (1) | $ | 24,526 | $ | 14,276 | ||||
| Cost of sales | 22,234 | 21,427 | ||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 2,292 | (7,151 | ) | |||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 11,673 | 11,226 | ||||||
| Selling and marketing | 14,648 | 12,471 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 22,219 | 20,523 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 48,540 | 44,220 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (46,248 | ) | (51,371 | ) | ||||
| Interest and other expense, net | (3,520 | ) | (2,699 | ) | ||||
| Gain on warrant liability | 2,650 | — | ||||||
| Interest and other income (expense), net | 14,854 | (21,294 | ) | |||||
| Loss before income taxes | (32,264 | ) | (75,364 | ) | ||||
| Income tax expense | — | 164 | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (32,264 | ) | $ | (75,528 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.56 | ) | $ | (1.53 | ) | ||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating net loss per share, basic and diluted | 57,493,800 | 49,288,579 | ||||||
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(1) Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 reflect an accrual of $188 thousand and $10.7 million, respectively, recorded as a reserve for potential payor settlements.
Progenity, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Revenues (1) | $ | 24,526 | $ | 16,828 | ||||
| Cost of Sales | 22,234 | 26,570 | ||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 2,292 | (9,742 | ) | |||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 11,673 | 11,240 | ||||||
| Selling and marketing | 14,648 | 14,436 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 22,219 | 17,108 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 48,540 | 42,784 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (46,248 | ) | (52,526 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense | (3,520 | ) | (2,302 | ) | ||||
| Gain on warrant liability | 2,650 | — | ||||||
| Interest and other income (expense), net | 14,854 | (20 | ) | |||||
| Loss before income taxes | (32,264 | ) | (54,848 | ) | ||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | — | (37,696 | ) | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (32,264 | ) | $ | (17,152 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.56 | ) | $ | (3.43 | ) | ||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating net loss per share, basic and diluted | 57,493,800 | 4,993,393 | ||||||
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(1) Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2021 reflect an accrual of $188 thousand recorded as a reserve for potential payor settlements. Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2020 reflect an accrual of $13.2 million related to the settlement with the DOJ and the participating State AGs.
Progenity, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
| (1) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 65,276 | $ | 92,076 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 13,206 | 12,682 | ||||||
| Inventory | 12,377 | 12,219 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 10,312 | 9,361 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 101,171 | 126,338 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 17,377 | 17,842 | ||||||
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | 9,830 | 10,062 | ||||||
| Other assets | 199 | 198 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 128,577 | $ | 154,440 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 15,625 | $ | 17,410 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 53,783 | 54,677 | ||||||
| Warrant liability | 10,154 | — | ||||||
| Current portion of mortgages payable and capital lease obligations | 500 | 583 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 80,062 | 72,670 | ||||||
| Mortgages payable and capital lease obligations, net of current portion | 2,741 | 2,841 | ||||||
| Convertible notes, net | 159,204 | 158,886 | ||||||
| Embedded derivative liability | 3,542 | 18,370 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 8,535 | 8,667 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 254,084 | $ | 261,434 | ||||
| Stockholders' deficit: | ||||||||
| Common stock | 63 | 59 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 466,740 | 452,992 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (573,538 | ) | (541,274 | ) | ||||
| Treasury stock | (18,772 | ) | (18,771 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' deficit | (125,507 | ) | (106,994 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ | 128,577 | $ | 154,440 | ||||
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(1) The condensed consolidated balance sheet data at December 31, 2020 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements