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Exhibit 99.1

 

Accelerate Diagnostics Reports Q2 2017 Financial Results, Doubles Revenue Generating Placements

 

TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. today announced preliminary financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2017.  The company further reported signed agreements for 265 instruments year to date; contracts for customer evaluations have grown to 220 instruments while revenue generating placements have doubled to 45 across the U.S., European, and Middle East regions.

 

Net sales for the second quarter 2017 was $699,000 compared to $20,000 in the second quarter of 2016. The increase was driven by sales of the Accelerate Pheno™ system and Accelerate PhenoTest™ BC kit.

 

"This past quarter was quite exciting," said Lawrence Mehren, President and CEO. "Despite complicated budgets and verification requirements, enthusiasm for our solution remains high and customers, supported by a number of recent studies confirming the speed and accuracy of the system, continue to find ways to move to acquisition."

 

The company also reported completion of a multi-center pilot study for its lower respiratory kit, currently under development. The study provided early customer feedback and data for algorithm development using a protocol that aims to reduce diagnostic uncertainty for healthcare-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia by 1-3 days.

 

President and Chief Executive Officer, Lawrence Mehren, and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Reichling, will host a conference call to review the results at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on August 3, 2017.

 

Preliminary second quarter 2017 results

 

§Net sales of $699,000 compared to $20,000 in the second quarter of 2016

 

§Gross margin realized was 81% including inventory previously recorded as research and development (R&D) expense

 

§Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $11.5 million, compared to $9.5 million in the prior year period, driven by customer evaluation and personnel related costs

 

§R&D expenses for the second quarter of $5.5 million, compared to $8.4 million in the second quarter of 2016 due to clinical trial and pre-launch inventory costs incurred in the prior year period

 

§Net loss of $16.5 million, or $0.31 per share on weighted average basic shares of 53.6 million shares outstanding, which includes $4.2 million in non-cash stock-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

§Net cash for operations, separate from the sale of stock, was $11.9 million, ending the quarter with total cash, cash-equivalents, and short-term investments from all activities of $135.2 million

 

Full financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2017 will be filed on Form 10-Q through the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) website at http://www.sec.gov. The company anticipates filing on August 7th. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these preliminary estimates in the event of material changes.

 

Conference Call

 

The conference call will begin at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time (1:15 p.m. Pacific Time) on August 3, 2017. The live teleconference of the call can be accessed through the company's website at http://ir.axdx.com

 

To participate in the conference call, dial +1.877.883.0383 and enter the conference ID: 8021823. International participants may dial +1.412.902.6506. Please dial in 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the conference. A replay of the call will be available by telephone at +1.877.344.7529 (U.S.) or +1.412.317.0088 (international) using access code 10108001 until August 17, 2017.

 

About Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc.

 

Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. ("Accelerate") (Nasdaq:AXDX), is an in vitro diagnostics company dedicated to providing solutions for the global challenge of antibiotic resistance and healthcare-associated infections. The company's Accelerate Pheno™ system and Accelerate PhenoTest™ BC kit were recently cleared by the FDA for antimicrobial susceptibility testing direct from positive blood culture samples. The solution leverages proprietary molecular identification methods and morphokinetic cellular analysis (MCA) to provide minimum inhibitory concentrations for a range of applicable antibiotics.  The fully-automated system is designed to eliminate the lengthy culture and sample preparation steps required prior to antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Recent market studies suggest the solution offers results 1-2 days faster than conventional methods, enabling clinicians to optimize antibiotic selection, dosage, and infusion strategy specific to the individual patient and their infection.

 

The "ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS" and "ACCELERATE PHENO" and "ACCELERATE PHENOTEST" logos and marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc.

 

For more information about the company, its products or technology, visit axdx.com.

 

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain of the statements made in this press release are forward looking, such as those, among others, about our projections as to market need, acceptant and integration of our products. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these forward-looking statements. Information about the risks and uncertainties faced by Accelerate Diagnostics is contained in the section captioned "Risk Factors" in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2017, and in any other reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The company's forward-looking statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions. Except as required by federal securities laws, the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events, uncertainties or other contingencies.

 

ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

BALANCE SHEET

Unaudited

(in thousands)

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $62,609   $19,244 
Investments   72,609    58,519 
Trade accounts receivable   682    34 
Inventory   5,720     
Prepaid expenses   1,157    468 
Other current assets   496    183 
Total current assets   143,273    78,448 
Property and equipment, net   4,844    4,258 
Intellectual property, net   140    146 
Total assets  $148,257   $82,852 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $1,534   $992 
Accrued liabilities   3,611    3,009 
Deferred revenue and income   1,078    35 
Total current liabilities   6,223    4,036 
Long-term deferred income       1,000 
Total liabilities  $6,223   $5,036 
           
Stockholders' equity:          
Common stock, $0.001 par value;          
75,000,000 common shares authorized with 55,291,222 shares issued and outstanding on June 30, 2017 and 75,000,000 authorized with 51,516,309 shares issued and outstanding on December 31, 2016   55    52 
Preferred shares, $0.001 par value;          
5,000,000 preferred shares authorized and none outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016        
Contributed capital   350,577    255,257 
Accumulated deficit   (208,601)   (177,289)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)   3    (204)
Total stockholders' equity   142,034    77,816 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $148,257   $82,852 

 

 

 

 

ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Unaudited

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
Net sales  $699   $20   $1,230   $183 
                     
Cost of sales   135        161     
Gross Profit   564    20    1,069    183 
                     
Costs and expenses:                    
Research and development   5,527    8,425    9,815    16,100 
Sales, general and administrative   11,460    9,484    21,988    17,144 
Total costs and expenses   16,987    17,909    31,803    33,244 
                     
Loss from operations   (16,423)   (17,889)   (30,734)   (33,061)
                     
Interest expense and other   (5)       (5)    
Foreign currency exchange loss   (7)   (117)   (33)   (73)
Interest and dividend income   153    140    290    194 
Total other income   141    23    252    121 
                     
Net loss before income taxes   (16,282)   (17,866)   (30,482)   (32,940)
Provision from income taxes   (175)       (175)    
Net loss  $(16,457)  $(17,866)  $(30,657)  $(32,940)
                     
Basic and diluted net loss per share  $(0.31)  $(0.35)  $(0.58)  $(0.64)
Weighted average shares outstanding   53,568    51,213    52,732    51,205 
                     
Other comprehensive loss:                    
Net loss  $(16,457)  $(17,866)  $(30,657)  $(32,940)
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments    3    29    3    81 
Foreign currency translation adjustment   204    49    204     
Comprehensive loss  $(16,250)  $(17,788)  $(30,450)  $(32,859)

 

 

 

 

ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Unaudited

(in thousands)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2017   2016 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss  $(30,657)  $(32,940)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:           
Depreciation   1,045    1,147 
Amortization of intangible assets   6    5 
Amortization of investment discount   219    123 
Equity-based compensation   7,450    3,921 
Loss on disposal of property & equipment   5     
(Increase) decrease in assets:          
Accounts receivable   (648)   (92)
Inventory   (5,537)    
Prepaid expense and other   (624    272 
Other current assets   (313)   (1,220)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:          
Accounts payable   528    (394)
Accrued liabilities   392    1,175 
Deferred revenue and income   43    (84)
 Net cash used in operating activities   (28,091)   (28,087)
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchases of equipment   (1,643)   (2,084)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities   (39,342)   (63,534)
Sales of available-for-sale securities   6,522    1,000 
Maturity of available-for-sale securities   18,449    9,380 
Net cash used in investing activities   (16,014)   (55,238)
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Issuance of common stock net issuance costs   83,854     
Exercise of options and warrants   3,418    95 
Common stock issuance costs       (814)
Payments on capital lease obligations       (13)
Recovery of related party short-swing profits       991 
Net cash provided by financing activities   87,272    259 
           
Effect of exchange rate on cash:   198     
           
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   43,365    (83,066)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   19,244    120,585 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $62,609   $37,519 

 

 

 

 

Investors May Contact:

 

Laura Pierson, Accelerate Diagnostics, +1 520 365-3100, investors@axdx.com

 

Reporters May Contact:

 

Andrew Chasteen, Accelerate Diagnostics, +1 520 365-3100, achasteen@axdx.com