Ekso Bionics Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results


Quarterly Record of 33 EksoNR Bookings in Q3 2022

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EKSO) (the “Company”), an industry leader in exoskeleton technology for medical and industrial use, today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Recent Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Record of 33 EksoNR bookings in the third quarter of 2022
  • Reported revenue of $3.3 million in the third quarter of 2022, an increase of 9.2% year-over-year
  • Reported revenue of $9.4 million in the first nine months of 2022, an increase of 30.6% year-over-year
  • Strong cash position of $29.2 million as of September 30, 2022

“Our third quarter results reflected continued revenue growth underscored by solid network operator customer demand for multi-unit orders,” said Steven Sherman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ekso Bionics. “Led by our commercial team’s success in raising customer engagement levels, we achieved a record quarter of EksoNR bookings. This was driven by a sharp increase in international orders, highlighting our global growth potential. With a strong demand environment and by proactively addressing supply chain and higher product cost issues, we are well-positioned to deliver solutions to patients in need.”

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Revenue was $3.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared to $3.0 million for the same period in 2021. Revenue in the third quarter of 2022 included approximately $3.2 million in EksoHealth revenue and approximately $0.1 million in EksoWorks revenue. The Company booked a total of 33 EksoNR units in the third quarter of 2022.

Gross profit decreased 6.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. Gross margin was approximately 51% for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a gross margin of 59% for the same period in 2021. The overall decrease in gross margin was primarily due to an increase in service and supply chain costs, partially offset by a higher proportion of revenues by EksoHealth.

General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 were $2.6 million, an increase of $0.4 million, or 16%, compared to the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due an increase in costs associated with the Company’s move to its new headquarters and manufacturing facility in San Rafael, California.

Research and development expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 were $0.9 million, an increase of $0.3 million, or 51%, compared to the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to sustaining engineering activity for the EksoNR and the development of next generation products.

Gain on revaluation of warrant liabilities was $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and was associated with the revaluation of warrants issued in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Gain on revaluation of warrant liabilities was $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and was associated with the revaluation of warrants issued in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Net loss applicable to common stockholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 was $4.3 million, or $0.33 per basic and diluted share, compared to net loss of $2.0 million, or $0.15 per basic share and $0.17 per diluted share, for the same period in 2021.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

Revenue was $9.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $2.2 million, or 30.6%, compared to the same period of 2021. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included approximately $8.3 million in EksoHealth revenue and approximately $1.0 million in EksoWorks revenue.

Gross profit increased 4.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period of 2021, largely owing to an increase in EksoHealth revenue. Gross margin was approximately 48% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a gross margin of 60% for the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the increase in inventory and supply chain costs.

General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $7.6 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 18%, compared to the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to increased noncash stock-based compensation expense, severance expenses and costs associated with the move of the Company’s headquarters and manufacturing facility.

Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $2.9 million, an increase of $0.9 million, or 48%, compared to the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase in product development activity mostly related to sustaining engineering activity for the EksoNR.

Gain on revaluation of warrant liabilities was $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and was associated with the revaluation of warrants issued in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Gain on warrant liabilities was $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and was associated with the revaluation of warrants issued in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Net loss applicable to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $11.9 million, or $0.92 per basic and diluted share, compared to net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.57 per basic share and $0.62 per diluted share, for the same period in 2021.

Cash on hand at September 30, 2022 was $29.2 million, compared to $40.4 million at December 31, 2021.

Conference Call
Management will host a conference call today beginning at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the Company’s financial results and recent business developments.

A live webcast of the event is be available in the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.eksobionics.com, or by clicking here. Investors interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing 877-407-3036 for domestic callers or 201-378-4919 for international callers. The webcast will also be available on the Company’s website for one month following the completion of the call.

About Ekso Bionics®
Ekso Bionics® is a leading developer of exoskeleton solutions that amplify human potential by supporting or enhancing strength, endurance and mobility across medical and industrial applications. Founded in 2005, the Company continues to build upon its industry-leading expertise to design some of the most cutting-edge, innovative wearable robots available on the market. Ekso Bionics is the only exoskeleton company to offer technologies that range from helping those with paralysis to stand up and walk, to enhancing human capabilities on job sites across the globe. The Company is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “EKSO.” For more information, visit: www.eksobionics.com or follow @EksoBionics on Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding the plans, objectives and expectations of management with respect to the Company’s industry, growth and strategy, and the assumptions underlying or relating to the foregoing. Such forward-looking statements are not meant to predict or guarantee actual results, performance, events or circumstances and may not be realized because they are based upon the Company's current projections, plans, objectives, beliefs, expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which the Company has no control over. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described by the forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties. Factors that may influence or contribute to the inaccuracy of the forward-looking statements or cause actual results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation, the Company's inability to obtain adequate financing to fund the Company's operations and necessary to develop or enhance the Company’s technology, the significant length of time and resources associated with the development of the Company's products, the Company's failure to achieve broad market acceptance of the Company's products, the failure of the Company’s sales and marketing efforts or of partners to market the Company’s products effectively, adverse results in future clinical studies of the Company's medical device products, the failure of the Company to obtain or maintain patent protection for the Company's technology, the failure of the Company to obtain or maintain regulatory approval to market the Company's medical devices, lack of product diversification, existing or increased competition, disruptions in the Company’s supply chain due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and the emergence of new, more infectious variants, and the Company's failure to implement the Company's business plans or strategies. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the Company's filings with the SEC, including the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. To learn more about Ekso Bionics please visit the Company’s website at www.eksobionics.com or refer to the Company’s Twitter page at @EksoBionics. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Contact:
David Carey
212-867-1768
investors@eksobionics.com

 

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(In thousands) 
       
   September 30, December 31, 
   2022  2021  
Assets (unaudited)   
Current assets:     
 Cash$29,180 $40,406  
 Accounts receivable, net 3,398  4,662  
 Inventories 3,508  2,242  
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 668  485  
Total current assets 36,754  47,795  
Property and equipment, net 959  991  
Right-of-use assets 1,374  216  
Other assets 224  164  
Total assets$39,311 $49,166  
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity     
Current liabilities:     
 Accounts payable$2,387 $3,107  
 Accrued liabilities 2,172  2,299  
 Deferred revenues, current 1,059  1,220  
 Note payable, current 1,996  -  
 Lease liabilities, current 244  229  
Total current liabilities 7,858  6,855  
Deferred revenues 1,032  1,475  
Note payable, net -  1,993  
Lease liabilities 1,167  -  
Warrant liabilities 539  1,550  
Other non-current liabilities 101  74  
Total liabilities 10,697  11,947  
Stockholders' equity:     
 Common stock 13  13  
 Additional paid-in capital 247,884  246,090  
 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 1,486  (17) 
 Accumulated deficit (220,769) (208,867) 
Total stockholders' equity 28,614  37,219  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$39,311 $49,166  
       


Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 
(In thousands, except per share amounts) 
(Unaudited) 
          
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2022  2021  2022  2021  
          
Revenue$3,329 $3,049 $9,361 $7,170  
Cost of revenue 1,643  1,242  4,825  2,836  
Gross profit 1,686  1,807  4,536  4,334  
          
Operating expenses:         
Sales and marketing 1,742  1,685  5,212  5,265  
Research and development 936  618  2,855  1,930  
General and administrative 2,662  2,293  7,589  6,415  
Total operating expenses 5,340  4,596  15,656  13,610  
          
Loss from operations (3,654) (2,789) (11,120) (9,276) 
          
Other (expense) income, net:         
Interest expense (34) (24) (90) (77) 
Gain on revaluation of warrant liabilities 112  1,125  1,011  2,011  
Gain on forgiveness of note payable -  -  -  1,099  
Unrealized loss on foreign exchange (732) (268) (1,704) (640) 
Other income (expense), net 4  (2) 1  (18) 
Total other (expense) income, net (650) 831  (782) 2,375  
          
Net loss$(4,304)$(1,958)$(11,902)$(6,901) 
          
          
Net loss per share, basic$(0.33)$(0.15)$(0.92)$(0.57) 
          
Net loss per share, diluted$(0.33)$(0.17)$(0.92)$(0.62) 
          
Weighted average number of shares of common         
stock outstanding, basic 13,071  12,661  12,896  12,029  
          
Weighted average number of shares of common         
stock outstanding, diluted 13,071  12,710  12,896  12,133