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

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—(BUSINESS WIRE)— 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 Six Months Ended
            June 30, 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, December 31,
            2016 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   Six Months Ended
            June 30,   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 Six Months Ended
            June 30, 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.  

Investor Contact:
Westwicke
Mark Klausner, 443-213-0501
invest@transenterix.com

or

Media Contact:
TransEnterix, Inc.
Mohan Nathan, 919-765-8400
media@transenterix.com