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Exhibit 99.1




 
 

Perseon Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Second Quarter Results;
MicroThermX® Revenue Grows 117% Year-over-Year


 
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Q2 2015 Revenues Driven Solely by the Company’s MicroThermX® Business
 
 
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MicroThermX Revenues More than Doubled Year-over-Year
 
 
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Reiterates Revenue Guidance of $3.5 Million to $5.0 Million for FY 2015

Salt Lake City – July 16, 2015 – Perseon Corporation (NASDAQ:PRSN) (Perseon or the Company), a leading provider of medical systems that utilize energy to treat cancer, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 20151.
 
Second Quarter Highlights and Commentary
 
·
Executing three-year strategic plan focused on the disruptive high growth energy ablation market
 
·
MicroThermX®  sales increased 117% year-over-year
 
·
Gross margins improved to 66% from 41% a year ago, reflecting sole focus on higher margin MicroThermX business
 
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Perseon expects total MicroThermX revenues to range between $3.5 million to $5.0 million in fiscal year 2015, up 67% to 138% over 2014
 
Financial Results1
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2015, total revenues of $952,433 were solely derived from the Company’s MicroThermX product line. These results represent a 117% increase of MicroThermX sales for the same quarter of a year ago when MicroThermX sales totaled $438,167.  For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company reported total revenues of $1,204,656, which included $766,489 in hyperthermia sales. This represents a 21% decrease of total revenue year-over-year. Current period results do not include any revenue from the hyperthermia product line, which the Company sold on April 1, 2015.
 
 
 
 

 
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, total gross margin was $626,727, or approximately 66% of total revenues, compared to $493,642, or approximately 41% of total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The increase in gross margin and gross margin percentage during Q2 2015 when compared to Q2 2014 was primarily the result of the discontinuance of hyperthermia sales effective April 1, 2015. The higher gross margins recognized in Q2 2015 is expected to continue as MicroThermX sales volumes increase.

Research and development expenses were $567,930 for the second quarter of fiscal year 2015, compared to $614,395 for the comparable period last year. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of fiscal year 2015 were $2,889,795, an increase of $862,662 from $2,027,133 for the comparable period last year. Approximately $375,000 of the increase resulted from non-recurring expenses related to corporate restructuring, rebranding efforts, professional fees incurred in pursuit of merger and acquisition opportunities, and legal expenses associated with shareholder litigation. Excluding non-recurring expenses, the Company has increased its spending as we execute on critical strategic initiatives including, but not limited to, clinical studies, new sales and marketing programs and business development efforts reflecting a higher level of activity to increase global sales of MicroThermX products.

For the second quarter of fiscal year 2015, the Company reported a net loss of $2,863,534 or $0.72 per share, compared to a net loss of $2,149,290 or $0.63 per share, for the comparable period last year.  The increase in the net loss is primarily attributable to the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses which included the $375,000 of non-recurring expenses and increased spending for critical strategic initiatives as explained above.

As of June 30, 2015, Perseon had cash and cash equivalents of $865,516, total current assets of $2,933,465 and no long-term debt.  On April 23, 2015 we filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC, as amended on May 13, 2015, to raise additional capital. No assurance can be given that such offering will be consummated, or if consummated, will raise the maximum amount contemplated thereunder.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company, nor will there be any sale of securities of the Company in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.


1 Financial results for the three months ended June, 2015 include results associated with Perseon’s former hyperthermia cancer treatment product offering.  On April 1, 2015, Perseon sold the assets associated with its hyperthermia cancer treatment systems including certain contracts, inventory, intellectual property and permits, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement with Pyrexar Medical, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
 
 
 

 
 
Conference Call and Webcast
Perseon management will host a conference call with a live webcast on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time/9:00 a.m. Mountain Time to provide a business update and outlook for fiscal year 2015.

Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.perseonmedical.com or by dialing 800.860.2442 from the United States, or 412.858.4600 from outside the United States, and referencing “Perseon Corporation.”  If you would like to submit a question via email in advance of the conference call, please email tross@finprofiles.com

A telephone replay will be available through August 20, 2015, by dialing 877.344.7529 from the United States, or 412.317.0088 from outside the United States, and entering conference ID 10069125. A webcast replay will be available for 90 days.

About Perseon
 
Perseon Corporation invests its resources in fighting humanity’s worst disease: cancer. Perseon’s people are dedicated to finding innovative technologies and means to deliver energy solutions to healthcare providers and patients around the world. MicroThermX® treats soft tissue tumors with precision-focused energy, expanding the options and broadening the opportunities for cancer treatment.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements relating to our focus on microwave ablation to create stockholder value and pursuit of our strategic plans are forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risk that for a variety of reasons we may not be able to execute on our strategic plans, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date, except as required by law.
 
Contact
 

Tricia Ross
Financial Profiles
310-622-8226
tross@finprofiles.com
 
 

 
 
PERSEON CORPORATION
 
(Formerly BSD Medical Corporation)
 
Condensed Balance Sheets
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
June 30,
2015
   
December 31,
2014
 
Current assets:
           
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 865,516     $ 5,594,578  
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $66,480 and $140,000, respectively
    643,733       275,072  
   Related party trade accounts receivable
    -       13,471  
   Inventories, net
    1,079,765       1,775,648  
   Other current assets
    344,451       86,583  
      Total current assets
    2,933,465       7,745,352  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    1,254,287       1,140,871  
                 
    $ 4,187,752     $ 8,886,223  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
   Accounts payable
  $ 874,678     $ 598,466  
   Accrued liabilities
    690,456       1,105,152  
   Notes payable, net of discount
    820,924       -  
   Customer deposits
    19,777       41,667  
   Deferred revenue
    -       54,218  
      Total current liabilities
    2,405,835       1,799,503  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
   Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
    -       -  
   Common stock, $.001 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized, 4,018,756 and 3,971,366 shares issued, respectively
      4,019         3,971  
   Additional paid-in capital
    64,053,412       63,623,143  
   Treasury stock, 2,433 shares at cost
    (234 )     (234 )
   Accumulated deficit
    (62,275,280 )     (56,540,160 )
      Total stockholders’ equity
    1,781,917       7,086,720  
                 
    $ 4,187,752     $ 8,886,223  
 
 
 

 
 
PERSEON CORPORATION
 
(Formerly BSD Medical Corporation)
 
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Loss
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
Revenues:
                       
   Sales
  $ 880,433     $ 723,708     $ 1,944,527     $ 2,166,850  
   Sales to related parties
    -       368,548       11,232       381,040  
   Equipment rental
    72,000       112,400       153,300       192,300  
                                 
   Total revenues
    952,433       1,204,656       2,109,059       2,740,190  
                                 
Cost of revenues:
                               
   Cost of sales
    325,706       430,256       1,113,811       1,277,903  
   Cost of related party sales
    -       277,811       6,668       285,775  
   Cost of equipment rental
    -       2,947       1,965       5,894  
                                 
   Total cost of revenues
    325,706       711,014       1,122,444       1,569,572  
                                 
Gross margin
    626,727       493,642       986,615       1,170,618  
                                 
Operating costs and expenses:
                               
   Research and development
    567,930       614,395       1,064,565       1,135,659  
   Selling, general and administrative
    2,889,795       2,027,133       5,611,659       3,742,414  
                                 
   Total operating costs and expenses
    3,457,725       2,641,528       6,676,224       4,878,073  
                                 
Loss from operations
    (2,830,998 )     (2,147,886 )     (5,689,609 )     (3,707,455 )
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
   Interest income (expense), net
    (24,636 )     2,844       (28,492 )     7,718  
   Other expense, net
    (7,900 )     (4,248 )     (17,020 )     (6,947 )
                                 
   Total other income (expense)
    (32,536 )     (1,404 )     (45,512 )     771  
                                 
Loss before income taxes
    (2,863,534 )     (2,149,290 )     (5,735,121 )     (3,706,684 )
                                 
Income tax benefit
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
Net loss and comprehensive loss
  $ (2,863,534 )   $ (2,149,290 )   $ (5,735,121 )   $ (3,706,684 )
                                 
Net loss per common share:
                               
   Basic
  $ (0.72 )   $ (0.63 )   $ (1.44 )   $ (1.09 )
   Diluted
  $ (0.72 )   $ (0.63 )   $ (1.44 )   $ (1.09 )
                                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
                               
   Basic
    3,997,000       3,419,000       3,983,000       3,405,000  
   Diluted
    3,997,000       3,419,000       3,983,000       3,405,000  
 
 
 

 
 
PERSEON CORPORATION
(Formerly BSD Medical Corporation)
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
   Net loss
  $ (5,735,121 )   $ (3,706,684 )
   Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
      Depreciation and amortization
    54,049       63,804  
      Stock issued for services
    165,864       180,000  
      Stock-based compensation
    264,453       420,676  
      (Gain) loss on disposition of property and equipment
    2,590       (30 )
      Amortization of debt discount
    8,837       -  
      Decrease (increase) in:
               
         Receivables
    (355,190 )     463,482  
         Inventories
    695,883       244,702  
         Other current assets
    (257,869 )     (35,744 )
      Increase (decrease) in:
               
         Accounts payable
    276,212       336,748  
         Accrued liabilities
    (414,694 )     25,677  
         Customer deposits
    (21,890 )     (305,639 )
         Deferred revenue
    (54,218 )     (299,452 )
                 
   Net cash used in operating activities
    (5,371,094 )     (2,612,460 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
   Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment
    -       2,025  
   Purchase of property and equipment
    (170,055 )     (49,763 )
                 
   Net cash used in investing activities
    (170,055 )     (47,738 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
   Proceeds from sale of common stock
    -       50,067  
   Payment of stock offering costs
    -       (127,548 )
   Proceeds from notes payable, net
    844,581       82,465  
   Payments on notes payable
    (32,494 )     (32,768 )
                 
   Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    812,087       (27,784 )
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (4,729,062 )     (2,687,982 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    5,594,578       7,423,091  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 865,516     $ 4,735,109