Rockwell Medical Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2017 Results
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Q4 2017 Financial Highlights
- Sales were
$14.8 million ,$1.4 million or 10.8% higher than Q4 2016 - The company reported a negative gross profit of
($1.2) million compared to$2.0 million gross profit in Q4 2016 due to a$3.3 million reserve incurred for expiring pharmaceutical inventory. - SG&A expense was
$5.9 million compared to$6.0 million in Q4 2016. - R&D expense was
$2.1 million compared to$1.2 million in Q4 2016. - Net loss was
($9.0) million or($0.18) per share compared to a($5.1) million net loss or($0.10) per share in Q4 2016. - Cash and investments were
$33.1 million as ofDecember 31, 2017 . - Net working capital was
$39.7 million as ofDecember 31, 2017 .
2017 Financial Highlights
- Sales were
$57.3 million compared to$53.3 million in 2016, with the increase primarily due to higher concentrate unit volume. - Gross profit was
$3.7 million compared to$6.8 million in 2016. Gross profit was adversely impacted by increased drug product costs of$1.9 million and lower gross profit of$1.0 million on our concentrate business. - SG&A expense was
$23.3 million compared to$21.1 million in 2016. - R&D expense was
$6.3 million compared to$5.8 million in 2016. - Net loss was
($25.9) million or($0.51) per share versus($19.8) million or($0.39) per share in 2016. - Cash used in operating activities in 2016 was
$21.1 million .
2017 Corporate Highlights
- Continued marketing and education of Triferic and in-center use to US dialysis providers.
- Data from clinics using Triferic via the drug sample program have shown improved patient outcomes and reduced costs.
- Proposal submitted to
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS) for separate reimbursement for Triferic which is under review by CMS. - Triferic ESA sparing patent covering composition and use issued in
China . - Signed exclusive license agreements for Triferic commercialization in
Chile andPeru .
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About Triferic
Triferic is the only
About
Rockwell’s
Rockwell’s
Rockwell is also an established manufacturer and leader in delivering high-quality hemodialysis concentrates/dialysates to dialysis providers and distributors in the U.S. and abroad. As one of the two major suppliers in the U.S., Rockwell’s products are used to maintain human life by removing toxins and replacing critical nutrients in the dialysis patient’s bloodstream. Rockwell has three U.S. manufacturing/distribution facilities.
Rockwell’s exclusive renal drug therapies support disease management initiatives to improve the quality of life and care of dialysis patients and are intended to deliver safe and effective therapy, while decreasing drug administration costs and improving patient convenience.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, Rockwell’s prospects of obtaining the approval from CMS for separate reimbursement for Triferic and its intention to sell and market Calcitriol and Triferic. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “could,” “potential,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Rockwell believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in Rockwell Medical’s
Triferic® is a registered trademark of
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Source: Rockwell Medical, Inc.
ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS | |||||||||||||||
For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 |
Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 |
Year Ended December 31, 2017 |
Year Ended December 31, 2016 |
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Sales | $ | 14,838,016 | $ | 13,389,786 | $ | 57,300,281 | $ | 53,284,166 | |||||||
Cost of Sales | 16,062,936 | 11,401,603 | 53,598,390 | 46,531,648 | |||||||||||
Gross Profit (Loss) | (1,224,920 | ) | 1,988,183 | 3,701,891 | 6,752,518 | ||||||||||
Selling, General and Administrative | 5,869,879 | 6,049,663 | 23,303,409 | 21,120,901 | |||||||||||
Research and Product Development | 2,126,397 | 1,200,729 | 6,321,400 | 5,840,346 | |||||||||||
Operating (Loss) | (9,221,196 | ) | (5,262,209 | ) | (25,922,918 | ) | (20,208,729 | ) | |||||||
Interest and Investment Income | 181,171 | 207,911 | 892 | 810,340 | |||||||||||
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) | 742 | — | 742 | — | |||||||||||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | (9,039,283 | ) | (5,054,298 | ) | (25,921,284 | ) | (19,398,389 | ) | |||||||
Income Tax Expense | — | — | — | (404,527 | ) | ||||||||||
Net (Loss) | $ | (9,039,283 | ) | $ | (5,054,298 | ) | $ | (25,921,284 | ) | $ | (19,802,916 | ) | |||
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.51 | ) | $ | (0.39 | ) | |||
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.51 | ) | $ | (0.39 | ) | |||
ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 | |||||||||
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December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2017 | 2016 |
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ASSETS | |||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 8,406,917 | $ | 17,180,594 | |||||
Investments Available for Sale | 24,648,459 | 40,759,703 | |||||||
Accounts Receivable, net of a reserve of $11,000 in 2017 and $5,000 in 2016 | 6,355,566 | 6,393,228 | |||||||
Inventory | 7,637,384 | 12,141,072 | |||||||
Other Current Assets | 1,779,992 | 2,034,598 | |||||||
Total Current Assets | 48,828,318 | 78,509,195 | |||||||
Property and Equipment, net | 2,548,978 | 1,391,575 | |||||||
Inventory, Non-Current | 5,986,752 | 1,826,554 | |||||||
Intangible Assets | 4,028 | 4,382 | |||||||
Goodwill | 920,745 | 920,745 | |||||||
Other Non-current Assets | 490,819 | 501,187 | |||||||
Total Assets | $ | 58,779,640 | $ | 83,153,638 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||
Accounts Payable | $ | 4,222,159 | $ | 5,858,234 | |||||
Accrued Liabilities | 4,715,712 | 4,210,151 | |||||||
Customer Deposits | 205,303 | 77,217 | |||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 9,143,174 | 10,145,602 | |||||||
Deferred License Revenue | 16,723,318 | 20,051,737 | |||||||
Shareholders’ Equity: | |||||||||
Common Shares, no par value, 51,768,424 and 51,527,711 shares issued and outstanding | 273,210,907 | 268,199,939 | |||||||
Accumulated Deficit | (240,262,376 | ) | (214,341,092 | ) | |||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | (35,383 | ) | (902,548 | ) | |||||
Total Shareholders’ Equity | 32,913,148 | 52,956,299 | |||||||
Total Liabilities And Shareholders’ Equity | $ | 58,779,640 | $ | 83,153,638 |
ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||
For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 | ||||||||||
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2017 | 2016 | |||||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||||||||||
Net (Loss) | $ | (25,921,284 | ) | $ | (19,802,916 | ) | ||||
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Loss To Net Cash Used In Operating Activities: |
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Depreciation and Amortization | 514,362 | 762,368 | ||||||||
Share Based Compensation—Non-employee | 228,847 | — | ||||||||
Share Based Compensation—Employees | 6,945,749 | 10,346,284 | ||||||||
Loss on Disposal of Assets | 10,777 | 8,168 | ||||||||
Loss on Sale of Investments Available for Sale | 792,207 | 26,820 | ||||||||
Changes in Assets and Liabilities: | ||||||||||
(Increase) in Accounts Receivable | (962,338 | ) | (1,162,469 | ) | ||||||
(Increase) in Inventory | 343,490 | (6,095,846 | ) | |||||||
(Increase) in Other Assets | 264,975 | (1,230,084 | ) | |||||||
(Decrease) Increase in Accounts Payable | (1,636,840 | ) | 1,863,018 | |||||||
(Decrease) Increase in Other Liabilities | 634,238 | 191,134 | ||||||||
(Decrease) in Deferred License Revenue | (2,099,028 | ) | (2,065,785 | ) | ||||||
(Decrease) Increase in Deferred Drug License Revenue | (229,390 | ) | 4,706,670 | |||||||
Changes in Assets and Liabilities | (3,684,893 | ) | (3,793,362 | ) | ||||||
Cash (Used In) Operating Activities | (21,114,235 | ) | (12,452,638 | ) | ||||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||||||||||
Purchase of Investments Available for Sale | (35,733,677 | ) | (25,781,853 | ) | ||||||
Sale of Investments Available for Sale | 51,918,745 | 24,491,677 | ||||||||
Purchase of Equipment | (1,682,913 | ) | (355,264 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds on Sale of Assets | 725 | 1,000 | ||||||||
Cash Provided by (Used In) Investing Activities | 14,502,880 | (1,644,440 | ) | |||||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||||||||||
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Shares | 123,603 | 80,161 | ||||||||
Restricted Stock Retained in Satisfaction of Tax Liabilities | (2,287,231 | ) | — | |||||||
Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities | (2,163,628 | ) | 80,161 | |||||||
Effects of exchange rate changes | 1,306 | (671 | ) | |||||||
(Decrease) In Cash | (8,773,677 | ) | (14,017,588 | ) | ||||||
Cash At Beginning Of Period | 17,180,594 | 31,198,182 | ||||||||
Cash At End Of Period | $ | 8,406,917 | $ | 17,180,594 |
Source: Rockwell Medical, Inc.