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Personalis(PSNL) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-07 21:02
[SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS](index=3&type=section&id=Special%20Note%20Regarding%20Forward-Looking%20Statements) This report contains forward-looking statements about future operations, financial condition, business strategy, and plans - This report contains forward-looking statements about future operations, financial condition, business strategy, and plans[9](index=9&type=chunk) - Actual events or results may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions detailed in the "Risk Factors" section[10](index=10&type=chunk) - The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the report date, except as required by law[12](index=12&type=chunk) [PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=4&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(Unaudited)) Presents Personalis, Inc.'s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and detailed accounting notes [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) | (in thousands) | March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | | :------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $46,694 | $55,046 | | Short-term investments | $73,339 | $73,243 | | Total current assets | $135,416 | $139,578 | | Total assets | $151,878 | $157,291 | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $52,120 | $49,962 | | Total liabilities | $52,676 | $50,601 | | Total stockholders' equity | $99,202 | $106,690 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) | (in thousands, except per share data) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | | :---------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | | Revenues | $19,161 | $14,075 | | Costs of revenues | $15,122 | $10,091 | | Research and development | $6,390 | $5,245 | | Selling, general and administrative | $7,274 | $4,170 | | Total costs and expenses | $28,786 | $19,506 | | Loss from operations | $(9,625) | $(5,431) | | Net loss | $(9,139) | $(5,685) | | Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $(0.29) | $(1.84) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Loss) | (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | | :------------- | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | | Net loss | $(9,139) | $(5,685) | | Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | | | Foreign currency translation adjustment | $(5) | $15 | | Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt securities | $84 | — | | Comprehensive loss | $(9,060) | $(5,670) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Redeemable%20Convertible%20Preferred%20Stock%20and%20Stockholders'%20Equity%20(Deficit)) | (in thousands, except share data) | Balance—December 31, 2019 | Balance—March 31, 2020 | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------ | :--------------------- | | Common Stock Shares | 31,243,029 | 31,530,443 | | Common Stock Amount | $3 | $3 | | Additional Paid-In Capital | $247,282 | $248,854 | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | $(6) | $73 | | Accumulated Deficit | $(140,589) | $(149,728) | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $106,690 | $99,202 | - The accumulated deficit increased to **$149.7 million** as of March 31, 2020, from **$140.6 million** at December 31, 2019, primarily due to the net loss incurred[24](index=24&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) | (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | | :--------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | | Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $(8,643) | $66 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(35) | $(960) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $323 | $14,386 | | Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $(8,352) | $13,493 | | Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $46,694 | $33,237 | - Net cash used in operating activities was **$8.6 million** in Q1 2020, a significant shift from **$0.1 million** provided in Q1 2019[27](index=27&type=chunk) [Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) [Note 1. Company and Nature of Business](index=9&type=section&id=Note%201.%20Company%20and%20Nature%20of%20Business) - Personalis, Inc. is a cancer genomics company providing sequencing and data analysis services for next-generation cancer therapies and population sequencing initiatives[29](index=29&type=chunk) - The company has incurred **losses since inception** and expects to continue investing resources in business development, product development, and sales and marketing[30](index=30&type=chunk) - Services are sold primarily to pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical companies, universities, non-profits, and government entities, with population sequencing initiatives (e.g., VA MVP) accounting for the majority of revenues[29](index=29&type=chunk) [Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies](index=9&type=section&id=Note%202.%20Summary%20of%20Significant%20Accounting%20Policies) - The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC interim reporting rules, with certain information condensed or omitted[31](index=31&type=chunk) - The company completed an IPO on June 20, 2019, issuing **9,109,725 shares** of common stock at **$17.00 per share**, generating net proceeds of **$139.8 million**[35](index=35&type=chunk) | Significant Customers | Revenues (Q1 2020) | Revenues (Q1 2019) | Accounts Receivable (Mar 31, 2020) | Accounts Receivable (Dec 31, 2019) | | :------------------ | :----------------- | :----------------- | :--------------------------------- | :--------------------------------- | | VA MVP | 77% | 59% | 36% | 19% | | Pfizer Inc. | <10% | 17% | 12% | 23% | | Indivumed GmbH | <10% | <10% | 22% | 30% | [Note 3. Revenues](index=14&type=section&id=Note%203.%20Revenues) | Customer Type | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 (in thousands) | | :------------ | :----------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | | VA MVP | $14,756 | $8,343 | | All other customers | $4,405 | $5,732 | | Total | $19,161 | $14,075 | - Revenues from countries outside the United States increased from approximately **2% in Q1 2019 to 9% in Q1 2020**[70](index=70&type=chunk) - Contracted not recognized revenues were **$54.0 million** as of March 31, 2020, expected to be recognized over the next 12 months[73](index=73&type=chunk) [Note 4. Balance Sheet Details](index=15&type=section&id=Note%204.%20Balance%20Sheet%20Details) | (in thousands) | March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | | :------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | **Inventory and other deferred costs** | | | | Raw materials | $3,919 | $1,424 | | Other deferred costs | $2,519 | $3,182 | | Total | $6,438 | $4,606 | | (in thousands) | March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | | :------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | **Accrued and other current liabilities** | | | | Accrued compensation | $5,399 | $4,147 | | Operating lease liabilities | $1,107 | $1,361 | | Accrued taxes | $57 | $210 | | Accrued liabilities | $268 | $689 | | Other current liabilities | $544 | $241 | | Total | $7,375 | $6,648 | - Depreciation and amortization expense increased from **$1.0 million in Q1 2019 to $1.4 million in Q1 2020**[75](index=75&type=chunk) [Note 5. Fair Value Measurements](index=15&type=section&id=Note%205.%20Fair%20Value%20Measurements) | (in thousands) | March 31, 2020 Fair Value | December 31, 2019 Fair Value | | :------------- | :------------------------ | :--------------------------- | | **Cash and cash equivalents** | | | | Cash | $4,015 | $1,271 | | Money market funds | $25,042 | $12,495 | | Commercial paper | $17,637 | $41,280 | | Total cash and cash equivalents | $46,694 | $55,046 | | **Short-term investments** | | | | Commercial paper | $17,636 | $17,892 | | U.S. government securities | $2,008 | $4,011 | | Corporate debt securities | $12,894 | $13,948 | | U.S. agency securities | $38,603 | $32,794 | | Asset-backed securities | $2,198 | $4,598 | | Total short-term investments | $73,339 | $73,243 | | Total assets measured at fair value | $120,033 | $128,289 | - The company began investing in marketable debt securities in Q3 2019 and has **not recorded any impairment charges** related to other-than-temporary declines in market value[78](index=78&type=chunk) [Note 6. Borrowings](index=17&type=section&id=Note%206.%20Borrowings) - No amounts were outstanding under financing arrangements as of **March 31, 2020**, or **December 31, 2019**[83](index=83&type=chunk) - The Revolving Loan was repaid in full on **March 22, 2019**, and the Growth Capital Loan was paid off in its entirety on **August 14, 2019**[87](index=87&type=chunk)[90](index=90&type=chunk) [Note 7. Leases](index=18&type=section&id=Note%207.%20Leases) - Operating lease cost increased from **$0.2 million in Q1 2019 to $0.3 million in Q1 2020**[95](index=95&type=chunk) - As of March 31, 2020, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases was **1.6 years**, with a weighted average incremental borrowing rate of **7.2%**[95](index=95&type=chunk) | Future Minimum Lease Payments (in thousands) | Amount | | :--------------------------------------- | :----- | | 2020 (remaining nine months) | $1,039 | | 2021 | $403 | | 2022 | $319 | | Total future minimum lease payments | $1,761 | | Less: imputed interest | $(98) | | Present value of future minimum lease payments | $1,663 | | Less: current portion of operating lease liability | $(1,107) | | Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent | $556 | [Note 8. Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock](index=19&type=section&id=Note%208.%20Redeemable%20Convertible%20Preferred%20Stock) - All outstanding Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock automatically converted into **18,474,703 shares** of common stock immediately prior to the IPO closing[99](index=99&type=chunk) [Note 9. Stock-Based Compensation](index=19&type=section&id=Note%209.%20Stock-Based%20Compensation) | Stock-Based Compensation Expense (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | | Costs of revenues | $143 | $85 | | Research and development | $259 | $164 | | Selling, general and administrative | $847 | $360 | | Total stock-based compensation expense | $1,249 | $609 | - As of March 31, 2020, unrecognized stock-based compensation cost for unvested options was **$10.5 million** (expected over **2.7 years**) and for unvested RSUs was **$2.4 million** (expected over **2.9 years**)[106](index=106&type=chunk)[113](index=113&type=chunk) - A performance-based stock option (PSO) was granted to the CEO in March 2020 for **421,000 shares**, vesting upon a market price condition, with an estimated fair value of **$3.31 per share**[108](index=108&type=chunk)[110](index=110&type=chunk) [Note 10. Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock Warrants](index=22&type=section&id=Note%2010.%20Redeemable%20Convertible%20Preferred%20Stock%20Warrants) - Redeemable convertible preferred stock warrants automatically converted to common stock warrants immediately prior to the IPO closing[123](index=123&type=chunk) - The fair value of the preferred stock warrant liability (**$2.1 million**) was reclassified to additional paid-in capital upon conversion, with no further remeasurements[123](index=123&type=chunk) [Note 11. Common Stock Warrants](index=23&type=section&id=Note%2011.%20Common%20Stock%20Warrants) - A warrant to purchase **188,643 shares** of common stock was exercised in June 2019 prior to the IPO and is no longer outstanding[125](index=125&type=chunk) - A warrant to purchase **65,502 shares** of common stock was issued in connection with the Growth Capital Loan on March 22, 2019, at an exercise price of **$9.16 per share**, and remains outstanding as of March 31, 2020[126](index=126&type=chunk) [Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies](index=23&type=section&id=Note%2012.%20Commitments%20and%20Contingencies) - The company is subject to claims and assessments in the ordinary course of business but was not involved in any material legal proceedings as of March 31, 2020[127](index=127&type=chunk) - The company enters into contracts with indemnification provisions, but exposure is unknown, and no claims have been paid to date[128](index=128&type=chunk) [Note 13. Net Loss per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders](index=24&type=section&id=Note%2013.%20Net%20Loss%20per%20Share%20Attributable%20to%20Common%20Stockholders) | (in thousands, except share and per share data) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | | Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $(9,139) | $(5,685) | | Weighted-average shares outstanding (basic and diluted) | 31,345,029 | 3,091,342 | | Net loss per share (basic and diluted) | $(0.29) | $(1.84) | - Potentially dilutive securities were excluded from diluted net loss per share calculation for both periods as their inclusion would have been **antidilutive** due to net losses[130](index=130&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=25&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for Q1 2020, including COVID-19 impacts [Overview](index=25&type=section&id=Overview) - Personalis is a cancer genomics company transforming therapy development by providing comprehensive molecular data via its NeXT Platform for biopharmaceutical customers and population sequencing initiatives[133](index=133&type=chunk) | Financial Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | Change (%) | | :--------------- | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :--------- | | Revenues | $19.2 million | $14.1 million | 36% | | Net Loss | $9.1 million | $5.7 million | 60% | - The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted operations, leading to limited laboratory access, delayed sample submissions from customers, and restricted in-person meetings, potentially affecting productivity and financial results[137](index=137&type=chunk)[138](index=138&type=chunk) - The company expects its **$120.0 million** in cash and short-term investments as of March 31, 2020, to sustain operations for at least the next **12 months**[136](index=136&type=chunk) [Components of Operating Results](index=26&type=section&id=Components%20of%20Operating%20Results) [Revenues](index=26&type=section&id=Revenues_Components) - Revenues are primarily derived from sequencing and data analysis services for next-generation cancer therapies and large-scale genetic research programs[140](index=140&type=chunk) - The company's ability to increase revenues depends on further market penetration, developing new products, advancing operational infrastructure, and expanding marketing efforts[141](index=141&type=chunk) [Costs and Expenses](index=26&type=section&id=Costs%20and%20Expenses_Components) - Costs of revenues include production materials, personnel, consumables, laboratory supplies, depreciation, and IT/facility costs, expected to increase with revenue but decrease per unit due to economies of scale[143](index=143&type=chunk) - Research and development expenses, consisting of payroll, consumables, and facility costs, are expensed as incurred and are expected to increase with new product development and lab automation[144](index=144&type=chunk)[145](index=145&type=chunk) - Selling, general and administrative expenses, including personnel, marketing, and professional services, are expected to increase as the company expands commercial capabilities and scales operations[146](index=146&type=chunk)[148](index=148&type=chunk) [Interest Income](index=27&type=section&id=Interest%20Income_Components) - Interest income primarily from cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, increased significantly in late 2019 and Q1 2020 due to IPO proceeds[149](index=149&type=chunk) - Interest income is expected to decline throughout the remainder of 2020 due to recent declines in yields on debt securities[149](index=149&type=chunk) [Interest Expense](index=27&type=section&id=Interest%20Expense_Components) - Interest expense was **immaterial in Q1 2020** as all outstanding debt was paid off in August 2019 following the IPO[150](index=150&type=chunk) [Other Income (Expense), Net](index=27&type=section&id=Other%20Income%20(Expense),%20Net_Components) - Other income (expense), net primarily consists of foreign currency exchange gains and losses[151](index=151&type=chunk) - Changes in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability are no longer recorded through income since the IPO[151](index=151&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=27&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) [Revenues](index=28&type=section&id=Revenues_Results) | Customer Type | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 (in thousands) | Percentage Change | | :------------ | :----------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | VA MVP | $14,756 | $8,343 | 77% | | All other customers | $4,405 | $5,732 | (23)% | | Total revenues | $19,161 | $14,075 | 36% | - The **77% increase** in VA MVP revenues was driven by higher sample volume, partially offset by lower average prices per sample[154](index=154&type=chunk) - The **23% decrease** in revenues from all other customers was due to lower sample volume, following large pharmaceutical orders fulfilled in 2018-2019, partially offset by new customer samples in Q1 2020[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Costs and Expenses](index=28&type=section&id=Costs%20and%20Expenses_Results) | Expense Category | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 (in thousands) | Percentage Change | | :--------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | Costs of revenues | $15,122 | $10,091 | 50% | | Research and development | $6,390 | $5,245 | 22% | | Selling, general and administrative | $7,274 | $4,170 | 74% | | Total costs and expenses | $28,786 | $19,506 | 48% | - The **50% increase** in costs of revenues was primarily due to a **$3.0 million** increase in production materials, a **$0.9 million** increase in depreciation/maintenance, a **$0.7 million** increase in consumables/lab supplies, and a **$0.4 million** increase in personnel costs[157](index=157&type=chunk) - The **22% increase** in R&D expenses was mainly due to a **$1.1 million** increase in personnel-related costs to support new product development and lab automation[158](index=158&type=chunk) - The **74% increase** in SG&A expenses was driven by a **$2.0 million** increase in personnel-related costs (headcount) and a **$1.0 million** increase in professional services (public company-related costs)[159](index=159&type=chunk) [Interest Income, Interest Expense, and Other Income (Expense), Net](index=29&type=section&id=Interest%20Income,%20Interest%20Expense,%20and%20Other%20Income%20(Expense),%20Net_Results) | Category | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 (in thousands) | Percentage Change | | :------- | :----------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | Interest income | $510 | $84 | 507% | | Interest expense | $(2) | $(184) | (99)% | | Other income (expense), net | $8 | $(152) | 105% | | Total | $516 | $(252) | 305% | - Interest income significantly increased by **507%** due to higher average cash and investment balances following the June 2019 IPO[161](index=161&type=chunk) - Interest expense decreased by **99%** due to the repayment of all outstanding debt in August 2019[162](index=162&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=29&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) | (in thousands) | As of March 31, 2020 | As of March 31, 2019 | | :------------- | :------------------- | :------------------- | | Cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments | $120,033 | $33,237 | | Contract liabilities | $34,408 | $44,315 | | Working capital | $83,296 | $(15,348) | | (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | | :------------- | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | | Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $(8,643) | $66 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(35) | $(960) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $323 | $14,386 | - The company has funded operations primarily from **$144.0 million** in net IPO proceeds, **$89.6 million** from redeemable convertible preferred stock issuances, and debt financing[164](index=164&type=chunk) - Existing cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities are anticipated to fund operations for at least the next **12 months**, but additional capital may be sought if needed[165](index=165&type=chunk)[166](index=166&type=chunk) [Investments in Property and Equipment](index=30&type=section&id=Investments%20in%20Property%20and%20Equipment) - Capital expenditures were **$0.1 million** during Q1 2020, primarily for sequencing and data analysis equipment[174](index=174&type=chunk) - The relatively low Q1 2020 spending was due to uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, with expectations to increase spending later in 2020 to meet or exceed 2019 totals[174](index=174&type=chunk) [Debt](index=30&type=section&id=Debt) - All debt, including the Growth Capital Loan, was paid off after the IPO, resulting in **zero outstanding debt balances**[175](index=175&type=chunk) [Contractual Obligations](index=31&type=section&id=Contractual%20Obligations) - As a smaller reporting company, Personalis, Inc. is not required to provide disclosure on contractual obligations[177](index=177&type=chunk) [Off-balance Sheet Arrangements](index=31&type=section&id=Off-balance%20Sheet%20Arrangements) - The company had no off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2020[178](index=178&type=chunk) [Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates](index=31&type=section&id=Critical%20Accounting%20Policies%20and%20Estimates) - Critical accounting policies include revenue recognition, valuation of common stock warrants and convertible preferred stock warrants, convertible instruments, stock-based compensation, and income taxes[180](index=180&type=chunk) - No material changes to critical accounting policies were noted, except for a new estimate related to a performance-based stock option granted to the CEO in Q1 2020[181](index=181&type=chunk)[182](index=182&type=chunk) [JOBS Act Accounting Election](index=32&type=section&id=JOBS%20Act%20Accounting%20Election) - As an emerging growth company, Personalis irrevocably elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards[184](index=184&type=chunk) [Recent Accounting Pronouncements](index=32&type=section&id=Recent%20Accounting%20Pronouncements) - The company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-13 (Credit Losses) on its consolidated financial statements, with an effective date for smaller reporting companies in Q1 2023[68](index=68&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=32&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) As a smaller reporting company, Personalis, Inc. is exempt from market risk disclosures - The company is exempt from providing quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk as a smaller reporting company[186](index=186&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=32&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management evaluated disclosure controls and reported no material changes in internal control over financial reporting in Q1 2020 [Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures](index=32&type=section&id=Evaluation%20of%20Disclosure%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) - Management, with CEO and CFO participation, concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were **effective at a reasonable assurance level** as of March 31, 2020[187](index=187&type=chunk) [Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting](index=32&type=section&id=Changes%20in%20Internal%20Control%20Over%20Financial%20Reporting) - There were **no changes in internal control over financial reporting** during the first quarter of 2020 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting[188](index=188&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=33&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=33&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not involved in any material legal proceedings adversely affecting its business or financial condition - The company is not presently a party to any legal proceedings that, if determined unfavorably, would have a **material adverse effect** on its business, financial condition, operating results, or cash flows[191](index=191&type=chunk) - Litigation, regardless of outcome, can adversely impact the company due to defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources, and other factors[191](index=191&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=33&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) Outlines risks and uncertainties that could materially affect the company's business, financial condition, and results of operations [Risks Related to Our Business and Strategy](index=33&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Our%20Business%20and%20Strategy) - The company has a history of net losses and expects to incur **significant losses for the foreseeable future**, with an accumulated deficit of **$149.7 million** as of March 31, 2020[193](index=193&type=chunk) - The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic poses risks to operations, including potential negative impacts on productivity, disruptions to the supply chain, and delays from customers and partners due to shelter-in-place orders[197](index=197&type=chunk)[198](index=198&type=chunk)[200](index=200&type=chunk) - The company faces substantial customer concentration, with the VA MVP accounting for **77% of Q1 2020 revenues**, posing risks if demand or funding is substantially reduced[205](index=205&type=chunk)[206](index=206&type=chunk) - Reliance on a limited number of sole suppliers (e.g., Illumina for sequencers and reagents) creates supply chain risks; transitioning to new suppliers would be **time-consuming and expensive**[212](index=212&type=chunk)[213](index=213&type=chunk) - The company's inability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms in the future may limit its ability to continue operations and expand, potentially requiring **delays or reductions in R&D or sales/marketing initiatives**[216](index=216&type=chunk)[218](index=218&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Government Regulation](index=46&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Government%20Regulation) - The company's laboratory developed tests (LDTs) may become subject to increased FDA regulation as medical devices, potentially requiring premarket clearance or approval and compliance with extensive regulatory requirements[261](index=261&type=chunk)[262](index=262&type=chunk)[265](index=265&type=chunk) - Failure to comply with federal, state, and foreign laboratory licensing requirements (e.g., CLIA, New York State Department of Health) could result in **loss of ability to perform tests**, business disruptions, and administrative or judicial sanctions[276](index=276&type=chunk)[278](index=278&type=chunk) - Compliance with numerous federal and state fraud and abuse laws (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act) is complex and expensive; violations could lead to **substantial penalties and reputational harm**[281](index=281&type=chunk)[283](index=283&type=chunk) - Expansion into international markets would subject the company to increased regulatory oversight, economic, social, health, and political uncertainties, and anti-bribery laws like the FCPA[284](index=284&type=chunk)[285](index=285&type=chunk) - Changes in healthcare policy, such as the ACA and PAMA, could increase costs, decrease revenues, and impact sales and reimbursement for tests[288](index=288&type=chunk)[292](index=292&type=chunk)[293](index=293&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property](index=53&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Our%20Intellectual%20Property) - The company faces risks of third-party claims of intellectual property infringement, misappropriation, or other violations, which could lead to **costly litigation, injunctions, and substantial damages**[295](index=295&type=chunk)[297](index=297&type=chunk)[298](index=298&type=chunk) - Inability to license necessary third-party technologies on reasonable terms could prevent commercialization of new products and **adversely affect the business**[301](index=301&type=chunk)[302](index=302&type=chunk) - Developments or uncertainty in patent law (e.g., AIA, patent case law) may impact the validity, scope, or enforceability of patent rights, impairing the ability to protect products[304](index=304&type=chunk)[307](index=307&type=chunk)[308](index=308&type=chunk) - Failure to obtain and enforce broad patent protection, or challenges to existing patents, could allow competitors to develop similar technologies, harming the company's competitive position[310](index=310&type=chunk)[312](index=312&type=chunk)[313](index=313&type=chunk) - Inability to protect the confidentiality of trade secrets and know-how, or their independent development by competitors, would harm the company's business and competitive position[322](index=322&type=chunk)[324](index=324&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Our Common Stock](index=62&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Our%20Common%20Stock) - The market price of common stock may be volatile or decline significantly due to fluctuations in operating results, analyst expectations, competition, and general market conditions, including the COVID-19 pandemic[341](index=341&type=chunk)[343](index=343&type=chunk) - Future sales of shares by existing stockholders, or the perception of such sales, could cause the stock price to decline due to **dilution or increased supply**[347](index=347&type=chunk)[348](index=348&type=chunk) - The company does not currently intend to pay dividends, so investment returns will depend on appreciation of the common stock's value[350](index=350&type=chunk) - Delaware law and provisions in the company's amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws could make a merger, tender offer, or proxy contest difficult, potentially depressing the trading price of common stock[356](index=356&type=chunk)[357](index=357&type=chunk) - Material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, if identified and not remediated, could lead to **inaccurate or untimely financial reporting**, SEC sanctions, and reputational damage[370](index=370&type=chunk)[373](index=373&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=68&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) No material change in the planned use of IPO proceeds from the final prospectus filed on June 20, 2019 - There has been no material change in the planned use of proceeds from the company's IPO as described in its final prospectus[376](index=376&type=chunk) [Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=68&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) The company reported no defaults upon senior securities - The company reported no defaults upon senior securities[377](index=377&type=chunk) [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](index=68&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) The company reported no mine safety disclosures - The company reported no mine safety disclosures[378](index=378&type=chunk) [Item 5. Other Information](index=68&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) CEO John West's employment agreement was amended, replacing disability benefits and a bonus with a performance-based stock option - The employment agreement of CEO John West was amended to replace special short- and long-term disability benefits with standard disability benefits and a long-term bonus with a **performance-based stock option**[379](index=379&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=69&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) Lists exhibits filed with Form 10-Q, including corporate documents, CEO employment amendment, and officer certifications - Key exhibits include the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Bylaws, and an Amendment to Employment Terms Letter for John West[381](index=381&type=chunk) - Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer (Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 32.1, 32.2) are included, with **32.1 and 32.2 not deemed filed with the SEC**[381](index=381&type=chunk)[383](index=383&type=chunk) [Signatures](index=70&type=section&id=Signatures) The report was signed by Aaron Tachibana, Chief Financial Officer, on May 7, 2020 - The report was signed by Aaron Tachibana, Chief Financial Officer, on May 7, 2020[387](index=387&type=chunk)[388](index=388&type=chunk)
Personalis(PSNL) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-03-26 00:37
Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSNL) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call March 25, 2020 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Caroline Corner - Westwicke ICR John West - President and CEO Aaron Tachibana - CFO Clinton Musil - Chief Business Officer Conference Call Participants Derik De Bruin - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Doug Schenkel - Cowen & Company Kevin DeGeeter - Oppenheimer Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Fourth Quarter 2019 Personalis Earnings Conference Call. At this ...
Personalis(PSNL) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-03-25 20:14
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number 001-38943 Personalis, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) | Delaware | 27-5411038 | | --- | --- | | (State or other jurisdic ...
Personalis(PSNL) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-11-15 04:30
Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSNL) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call November 13, 2019 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Caroline Corner - Westwicke John West - President & CEO Aaron Tachibana - CFO Clinton Musil - Chief Business Officer Conference Call Participants Yih-Ming Tu - Morgan Stanley Xiaoxiao Ma - Bank of America Doug Schenkel - Cowen & Company Kevin DeGeeter - Oppenheimer Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by and welcome to the Third Quarter 2019 Personalis Earnings Conference Call. ...
Personalis(PSNL) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-13 21:19
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(Unaudited)) Unaudited financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2019, reflect significant asset and equity growth post-IPO, despite increased revenues and a wider net loss [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of September 30, 2019, the balance sheet reflects substantial increases in cash and total assets, driven by IPO proceeds, alongside decreased liabilities and a significant shift to stockholders' equity surplus Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | Sep 30, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $87,013 | $19,744 | +$67,269 | | Total current assets | $140,298 | $29,559 | +$110,739 | | Total assets | $159,691 | $41,670 | +$118,021 | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | | Total liabilities | $48,299 | $58,654 | -$10,355 | | Redeemable convertible preferred stock | $0 | $89,404 | -$89,404 | | Total stockholders' equity (deficit) | $111,392 | $(106,388) | +$217,780 | - In June 2019, the company completed its IPO, raising net proceeds of **$139.8 million** after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering expenses[33](index=33&type=chunk)[41](index=41&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, revenues significantly increased, but a substantial rise in operating expenses led to a wider net loss for both periods Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands) | Metric | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 9 Months 2019 | 9 Months 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenues | $17,153 | $11,654 | $47,053 | $24,617 | | Loss from operations | $(5,730) | $(1,751) | $(15,222) | $(10,622) | | Net loss | $(6,885) | $(3,641) | $(18,439) | $(16,331) | | Net loss per share | $(0.22) | $(1.19) | $(1.35) | $(5.33) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, operating cash flow shifted to a significant use, investing activities increased, and substantial IPO proceeds from financing led to a net increase in cash Cash Flow Summary for Nine Months Ended Sep 30 (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $(20,474) | $2,369 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(46,731) | $(7,181) | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $134,477 | $(629) | | **Net increase (decrease) in cash** | **$67,269** | **$(5,442)** | - Financing activities were dominated by **$144.0 million** in proceeds from the IPO, net of underwriting discounts, and **$20.0 million** from borrowings, offset by **$25.0 million** in debt repayments and **$3.95 million** in IPO-related costs[29](index=29&type=chunk) [Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail key accounting policies, single segment operations, significant customer concentration, the June 2019 IPO, preferred stock conversion, and the repayment of a **$20.0 million** loan resulting in a **$1.7 million** loss on debt extinguishment - The company operates as one reportable segment: the sale of sequencing and data analysis services[31](index=31&type=chunk) Significant Customer Revenue Concentration (as % of Total Revenues) | Customer | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 9 Months 2019 | 9 Months 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | VA MVP | 75% | 56% | 63% | 51% | | Pfizer Inc. | 11% | 10% | 17% | * | - On August 14, 2019, the company repaid its Growth Capital Loan in its entirety, recognizing a **$1.7 million** loss on debt extinguishment[98](index=98&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=26&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management attributes **91%** year-over-year revenue growth to increased VA MVP volume, noting significant increases in operating expenses, while liquidity was substantially strengthened by **$144.0 million** in net IPO proceeds Revenue Comparison (in millions) | Period | 2019 | 2018 | Increase | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Three Months Ended Sep 30** | $17.2 | $11.7 | $5.5 | 47% | | **Nine Months Ended Sep 30** | $47.0 | $24.6 | $22.5 | 91% | - The increase in revenues from the VA MVP was driven by a higher volume of samples tested, partially offset by lower prices per sample[147](index=147&type=chunk)[148](index=148&type=chunk) - Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the nine months ended Sep 30, 2019 increased by **$8.1 million (107%)** year-over-year, primarily due to a **$5.0 million** increase in personnel-related expenses and a **$2.4 million** increase in professional services related to public company costs[154](index=154&type=chunk) - The company closed its IPO on June 24, 2019, receiving net proceeds of **$144.0 million**. As of September 30, 2019, cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled **$127.3 million**[159](index=159&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=33&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risk is interest rate sensitivity on its **$127.3 million** in cash and marketable securities, with a **100 basis point** rate increase potentially causing a **$0.3 million** fair value decline, while foreign currency risk is minimal - The company's primary market risk is interest income sensitivity related to its cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable debt securities[189](index=189&type=chunk) - A hypothetical **100 basis point** increase in interest rates would lead to an estimated **$0.3 million** decline in the fair value of the company's marketable debt securities as of September 30, 2019[189](index=189&type=chunk) - Foreign currency risk is minimal as the majority of revenues are generated in the U.S., with an insignificant amount denominated in foreign currencies[190](index=190&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=33&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) As of September 30, 2019, management concluded disclosure controls were not effective due to an un-remediated material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, stemming from insufficient accounting staff and lack of proper segregation of duties, despite ongoing remediation efforts - Management identified a material weakness in internal controls due to a lack of sufficient full-time accounting staff with the requisite experience and technical knowledge for complex accounting and proper segregation of duties[191](index=191&type=chunk)[338](index=338&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2019, the material weakness was not fully remediated, leading to the conclusion that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective[192](index=192&type=chunk) - Remediation efforts include hiring a new Chief Financial Officer in March 2019 and four additional accounting resources in Q2 and Q3 2019[193](index=193&type=chunk) PART II. OTHER INFORMATION [Legal Proceedings](index=34&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not currently a party to any legal proceedings that would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, or operating results - As of the report date, the company is not involved in any material legal proceedings[198](index=198&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=34&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces significant risks including a history of net losses, high customer concentration, potential regulatory changes for LDTs, and an identified material weakness in internal controls - The company has a history of net losses, with an accumulated deficit of **$133.9 million** as of September 30, 2019, and expects to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future[200](index=200&type=chunk) - There is substantial customer concentration, with the VA MVP accounting for **75%** of revenues in Q3 2019. The loss of this customer would have a material adverse effect[214](index=214&type=chunk) - The company's tests are marketed as Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs), which are currently subject to FDA enforcement discretion. A change in this policy could subject the tests to more onerous regulation, increasing costs and time to market[261](index=261&type=chunk) - A material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting was identified due to a lack of sufficient experienced accounting staff, which could result in a material misstatement of financial statements[337](index=337&type=chunk)[338](index=338&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=69&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company details the use of **$139.8 million** net proceeds from its June 2019 IPO, confirming no material change from the planned use described in its final prospectus - The company's IPO closed on June 24, 2019, yielding net proceeds of approximately **$139.8 million** after discounts and expenses[366](index=366&type=chunk) - There has been no material change in the planned use of IPO proceeds as described in the final prospectus[367](index=367&type=chunk) [Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=69&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) The company reports no defaults upon senior securities - None [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=69&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company - None [Other Information](index=69&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) The company reports no other information for this item - None [Exhibits](index=70&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including officer certifications and XBRL data files - Lists exhibits filed with the report, including officer certifications (31.1, 31.2, 32.1, 32.2) and XBRL instance documents[372](index=372&type=chunk)
Personalis(PSNL) - 2019 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-08-14 08:25
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for Q2 2019 were $15.8 million, an increase of 80% from $8.8 million in the same period last year, marking a new record high for quarterly revenue [18] - Gross margin for Q2 was 37.3%, an increase of 10.1 percentage points from 27.2% in the same period last year [21] - Net loss for Q2 was $5.9 million, compared to a net loss of $7.3 million for the same period last year, with net loss per share of $0.89 [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Biopharma customer revenue represented $7.3 million, while the Million Veteran Program (MVP) accounted for $8.5 million in Q2 [11][18] - The MVP is expected to continue being the largest single customer for the next few years, with significant contributions to revenue growth [11][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The MVP is one of the largest and fastest-growing population sequencing efforts globally, with over 770,000 enrollees [10] - The pharmaceutical industry spends approximately $60,000 per patient in oncology clinical trials, indicating a substantial market opportunity for Personalis [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its research and development and build out its commercial infrastructure to deliver high-value genomic information [5] - Personalis is focused on innovating and scaling operational know-how and infrastructure to grow capacity, with plans to launch a diagnostic for biopharma customers later this year [12][14] - The company is also investing in new product innovations and enhancements to maintain its leading position in the market [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth of both biopharma and MVP business lines over the long term, despite potential quarterly variability [12][19] - The company expects total consolidated revenue to grow sequentially in Q3, driven by the MVP [20] Other Important Information - The company raised $140 million in its IPO, strengthening its balance sheet and providing capital for future growth [5][24] - Operating expenses totaled $10 million, a decrease as a percentage of revenue compared to the previous year, indicating improved operational efficiency [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for MVP in Q3 and Q4 - Management indicated that MVP sample volume has been strong and could continue to increase, while biopharma revenue may be lower in Q3 due to sample delays from Q1 [29] Question: Customer feedback on ImmunoID NeXT and liquid biopsy launch - Feedback on ImmunoID NeXT has been encouraging, with customers impressed by its comprehensive analytics; the liquid biopsy product is on track for a 2020 launch [30][32] Question: Existing pharma customers' purchasing behavior - The whole genome sequencing business is primarily for the VA, while the company is focused on expanding its offerings to meet diverse customer needs [36] Question: Customer concentration and new customer additions - Customer concentration is expected to diminish over time as the company broadens its customer base, with ongoing efforts to add new customers [50][51] Question: Steps to launch liquid biopsy product - The product development involves multiple steps, with a focus on ensuring the assay and informatics are robust before market release [41] Question: Contribution of new diagnostic assay to 2019 guidance - The new diagnostic assay is expected to be introduced in 2019 but may not significantly impact revenue until 2020 [49]
Personalis(PSNL) - 2019 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2019-08-13 20:24
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ________ Commission File Number: 001-38943 Personalis, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 27-5411038 (State or othe ...