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Chembio Diagnostics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results
Recent Accomplishments & Highlights
- Achieved total revenue of
$24.0 million of which net product sales were$19.3 million for the full year 2017, increases of 34% and 41% respectively, over prior year - Received
$8.5 million 2018 purchase commitment from Bio-Manguinhos inBrazil for DPP® HIV Assays and DPP® Leishmania Assays - Won three-year,
$15.8 million total contract value tender from theEthiopian Pharmaceuticals Fund andSupply Agency to deliver HIV STAT-PAK® Assays between 2018-2020 - Received conditional award of
$1.5 million to $4.9 million in 2018-2019 fromUNICEF for DPP® Zika Systems - Filed Premarket Approval Application for the DPP® HIV-Syphilis Assay and DPP® Micro Reader to the
Food and Drug Administration , following completion of U.S. clinical trials - Entered collaboration with
AstraZeneca to develop a quantitative DPP® Assay to detect an undisclosed biomarker, from which Chembio will receive up to$2.9 million in R&D funding over 18 months - Strengthened balance sheet with
$11.0 million in net capital from underwritten public offering inFebruary 2018
“We demonstrated strong financial performance and meaningful progress toward our strategic and operational objectives during the fourth quarter and full year 2017. We are particularly pleased with the strong growth in total revenue and product sales,” said
Fourth Quarter 2017 Financial Results
Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2017 were
Product gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2017 was
Other costs and expenses, representing R&D and SG&A expenses, for the fourth quarter of 2017 were
Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 was
Full Year 2017 Financial Results
Total revenues for 2017 were
Gross product margin for 2017 was
Other costs and expenses, representing R&D and SG&A expenses in 2017 were
Net loss for 2017 was
Cash and cash equivalents as of
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About
The Company markets its products directly and through third-party distributors under the brand names: DPP®, STAT-PAK®, SURE CHECK®, and STAT-VIEW®.
Headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained herein that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Such statements, which are estimates only, reflect management's current views, are based on certain assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to Chembio's ability to obtain additional financing and to obtain regulatory approvals in a timely manner, as well as the demand for Chembio's products. Chembio undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in Chembio's expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact Chembio's success are more fully disclosed in Chembio's most recent public filings with the
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Investor Relations Contact
Gilmartin Group
(415) 937-5402
investor@chembio.com
CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the years ended | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | December 31, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||
REVENUES: | |||||||||||||||||
Net product sales | $ | 4,869,205 | $ | 3,226,919 | $ | 19,322,302 | $ | 13,680,107 | |||||||||
License and royalty revenue | 263,902 | 315,835 | 741,534 | 449,685 | |||||||||||||
R&D, milestone and grant revenue | 854,965 | 712,122 | 3,951,591 | 3,739,049 | |||||||||||||
TOTAL REVENUES | 5,988,072 | 4,254,876 | 24,015,427 | 17,868,841 | |||||||||||||
COSTS AND EXPENSES: | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of product sales | 3,433,309 | 2,501,490 | 12,921,157 | 9,417,505 | |||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | 2,520,646 | 2,162,071 | 8,555,381 | 8,427,554 | |||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 2,118,383 | 2,164,891 | 9,021,439 | 7,595,559 | |||||||||||||
8,072,338 | 6,828,452 | 30,497,977 | 25,440,618 | ||||||||||||||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (2,084,266 | ) | (2,573,576 | ) | (6,482,550 | ) | (7,571,777 | ) | |||||||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | |||||||||||||||||
Interest income | (2,471 | ) | 15,819 | 22,485 | 25,548 | ||||||||||||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (2,086,737 | ) | (2,557,757 | ) | (6,460,065 | ) | (7,546,229 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax provision (benefit) | (88,305 | ) | - | (88,305 | ) | 5,800,818 | |||||||||||
NET LOSS | $ | (1,998,432 | ) | $ | (2,557,757 | ) | $ | (6,371,760 | ) | $ | (13,347,047 | ) | |||||
Basic loss per share | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | $ | (0.52 | ) | $ | (1.26 | ) | |||||
Diluted loss per share | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | $ | (0.52 | ) | $ | (1.26 | ) | |||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic | 12,505,844 | 12,026,847 | 12,300,031 | 10,622,331 | |||||||||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted | 12,505,844 | 12,026,847 | 12,300,031 | 10,622,331 | |||||||||||||
CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||||
- ASSETS - | |||||||||||
December 31, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | ||||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,790,302 | $ | 10,554,464 | |||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $42,000 and $52,000 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively | 2,085,340 | 3,383,729 | |||||||||
Inventories | 4,423,618 | 3,335,188 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 554,383 | 840,145 | |||||||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 10,853,643 | 18,113,526 | |||||||||
FIXED ASSETS, net of accumulated depreciation | 1,909,232 | 1,709,321 | |||||||||
OTHER ASSETS: | 3,853,146 | 752,389 | |||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 16,616,021 | $ | 20,575,236 | |||||||
- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - | |||||||||||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 3,096,303 | 3,405,650 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 3,536,825 | 3,405,650 | |||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | |||||||||||
Common stock - $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 12,318,570 and 12,026,847 shares issued and outstanding for 2017 and 2016, respectively | 123,185 | 120,268 | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 62,821,288 | 60,721,783 | |||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (50,044,225 | ) | (43,672,465 | ) | |||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 178,948 | - | |||||||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 13,079,196 | 17,169,586 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 16,616,021 | $ | 20,575,236 | |||||||
CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||
For the years ended | ||||||||||
December 31, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | |||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (5,034,515 | ) | $ | (6,704,734 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,876,954 | ) | (668,706 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 134,280 | 12,550,973 | ||||||||
Effect of exhange rate changes on cash | 13,027 | - | ||||||||
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | $ | (6,764,162 | ) | $ | 5,177,533 | |||||
Source: Chembio Diagnostics, Inc.