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T2 Biosystems(TTOO) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-03-31 20:21
Financial Condition - As of December 31, 2022, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $11.9 million, which is insufficient to fund its current operating plan for at least a year [196]. - The company raised approximately $12 million in gross proceeds from a public offering in February 2023, but anticipates needing additional financing in the first half of 2023 [196]. - The company has an accumulated deficit of $534.2 million as of December 31, 2022, with net losses of $62.0 million and $49.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively [206]. - The company is subject to a minimum liquidity covenant requiring a cash balance of $5.0 million under its Term Loan Agreement with CRG Servicing LLC [197]. - Future capital needs are uncertain, and the company may need to raise substantial additional capital to fund operations and expand product offerings [229]. Market and Competition - The company relies heavily on sales from its T2Dx Instrument and related products, which may adversely affect its financial condition if sales do not meet expectations [215]. - The company faces intense competition from established diagnostics companies with significant financial resources and market presence [240]. - The company has encountered difficulties in gaining market acceptance for its diagnostic products, which could hinder revenue generation [216]. - Future sales growth will largely depend on the ability to expand the direct sales force and medical affairs team in the United States [221]. Regulatory and Compliance Risks - The company received a letter from Nasdaq indicating that its Market Value of Listed Securities was below the $35 million minimum requirement for continued listing [202]. - The company has until May 22, 2023, to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements, or it may face delisting [204]. - Compliance with various foreign healthcare regulations and anti-bribery laws is required, impacting operational costs and sales [269]. - The company must keep pace with rapidly changing technology and customer requirements to avoid adverse impacts on revenue and operations [244]. - Regulatory approval processes for diagnostic tests are lengthy and costly, potentially delaying revenue generation [276]. Operational Challenges - The company has faced significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting its marketing and research activities [212]. - The sales cycle can take up to 12 months or longer, making revenue forecasting challenging [223]. - The company experienced a raw material issue in February 2023 that limited manufacturing capacity, but resumed production in March 2023 [233]. - The company must effectively manage its growth to avoid escalating operating costs and ensure operational efficiency [228]. Intellectual Property and Litigation - The company holds over 35 issued U.S. patents and over 15 pending U.S. patent applications, which are critical for protecting its proprietary technologies [325]. - The company may face substantial litigation costs related to patent and intellectual property rights, which could adversely impact its business and stock price [337]. - The company has received notices of claims regarding infringement of proprietary rights, which may lead to costly litigation and affect its ability to commercialize products [338]. - The company cannot guarantee that it has identified all relevant third-party intellectual property rights that may be infringed, which could lead to future legal challenges [340]. Financial Reporting and Stock Market - The trading market for the company's common stock has historically been limited since its initial listing in August 2014, raising concerns about future market activity [357]. - The company continues to incur significant costs related to compliance with public company regulations, impacting financial resources [360]. - The company faces risks related to the volatility of its stock price, which may not reflect its operational performance [359]. - There is uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the company's internal control over financial reporting, which could affect the accuracy of financial results [362]. Product Development and Clinical Studies - The company may face challenges in developing new product candidates and applications, which could compromise its growth objectives [246]. - Clinical studies are lengthy and expensive, with uncertain outcomes, and reliance on contract research organizations may lead to increased costs and program delays [302]. - Ongoing clinical studies may experience delays due to various factors, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which could adversely affect costs and completion timelines [305]. - The company’s diagnostic products depend heavily on third-party reimbursement, with significant uncertainty surrounding coverage and reimbursement for new technologies [309].
T2 Biosystems(TTOO) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-03-13 22:46
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q4 2022 was $5.5 million, a decrease of 21% compared to the prior-year period [29] - Product revenue was $2.2 million, a decrease of 45% compared to the prior-year period, driven by a 89% decline in COVID-19 test sales [29] - Research contribution revenues were $3.3 million, an increase of 10% compared to the prior-year period [30] - Net loss for Q4 2022 was $10.4 million, or $1.41 per share, compared to a net loss of $12.1 million, or $3.65 per share for the prior-year period [30] - Cash equivalents and restricted cash were $11.9 million as of December 31, 2022 [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Achieved record full-year Sepsis and related product revenue of $8.4 million, representing growth of 17% compared to 2021 [13] - Record fourth quarter U.S. Sepsis test revenue was noted, with a total of 51 T2Dx instruments sold in 2022 [13][14] - The installed base of T2Dx instruments was 181 at the end of 2022, including 106 in the U.S. and 75 internationally [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sepsis is the number one cause of hospitalization in the U.S., costing approximately $62 billion annually and claiming around 270,000 lives [6] - Approximately 476,000 Americans may get Lyme disease each year, indicating a significant market opportunity for the T2Lyme Panel [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three corporate priorities: accelerating sales, enhancing operations, and advancing the product pipeline [10] - Plans to increase the adoption of Sepsis test panels and expand the installed base of T2Dx instruments while solidifying commercial plans for the T2Lyme Panel [10][15] - The company aims to drive utilization in small to midsize hospitals where Sepsis management protocols can be updated more quickly [15] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving total 2023 Sepsis and related product revenue of $11 million to $13 million, representing growth of 31% to 55% compared to 2022 [16] - The company is addressing a raw material issue that has limited manufacturing capacity but expects to resolve backorders by the end of March [18][46] - Management remains optimistic about the BARDA contract and anticipates negotiating for further funding [35][48] Other Important Information - The company raised $12 million in gross proceeds in early 2023 to strengthen its balance sheet [20] - The T2Lyme Panel is expected to be commercialized in the second half of 2023, with discussions ongoing with potential partners [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why is there no guidance for research revenue? - Management indicated that the timing of funding from BARDA is uncertain, which is why they are not providing guidance for research revenue in 2023 [34][35] Question: What is the size of the commercial team? - The company has divided its geography into 20 sales territories, with 12 currently filled, focusing on existing customers to lower acquisition costs [36][37] Question: When will T2Lyme be commercialized? - The company plans to start marketing the T2Lyme Panel as a laboratory developed test during 2023, with potential commercialization in the second half of the year [40] Question: What are the expected gross margins on consumables? - Management expects gross margins in the 70% to 80% range for consumables, with operational efficiencies reducing overhead impact [41][42] Question: What happens if the no-cost extension for BARDA is denied? - Management believes it is unlikely that BARDA would deny the extension request, as previous extensions have been granted successfully [48]
T2 Biosystems(TTOO) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-11-11 01:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2022 was $3.7 million, a decrease of 50% compared to the prior year period [38] - Product revenue was $2.6 million, a decrease of 39% compared to the prior year period, driven by an 88% decline in sales of COVID-19 tests [38] - Research contribution revenue was $1 million, a decrease of 67% compared to the prior year period [38] - Net loss for Q3 2022 was $17.4 million, or $2.95 per share, compared to a net loss of $14 million, or $0.21 per share for the prior year period [40] - Cash, marketable securities, and restricted cash were $21.5 million as of September 30, 2022 [40] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sepsis-related product revenue reached $2.4 million, representing a record number for a single quarter and an increase of 24% compared to the prior year period [16] - Sepsis test panel revenue was $1.5 million, representing growth of 25% from the prior year period [17] - The installed base of T2Dx instruments increased to 170, including 101 in the U.S. and 69 internationally [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core market opportunity for sepsis products targets hospital microbiology labs, representing a market opportunity exceeding $2 billion [20] - The Baltic region has a higher average incidence of sepsis per population than Western Europe, indicating significant market potential [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three corporate priorities: accelerating sales, enhancing operations, and advancing the product pipeline [15] - The strategy includes expanding the installed base of T2Dx instruments globally and increasing utilization of sepsis test panels [15] - The company is expanding its target markets to include Lyme disease, alongside sepsis, to address significant opportunities in the infectious disease field [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged supply chain issues impacting gross margins but expressed confidence in future margin improvements [49] - The company expects to close 50 to 55 T2Dx instrument contracts in 2022, indicating optimism for future sales [42] - Management remains focused on international expansion, recognizing the market opportunity outside the U.S. as significant [65] Other Important Information - The company regained compliance with NASDAQ minimum bid price listing requirements [8] - The product pipeline includes the T2Biothreat Panel, T2Resistance Panel, T2Lyme Panel, and enhancements to the T2Bacteria Panel, with potential commercial launches in 2023 [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: What caused the negative gross margin this quarter? - The negative gross margin was driven by supply chain issues, requiring the use of research-grade materials instead of GMP manufactured materials, along with excess COVID inventories [49][50] Question: What is the current state of the instrument backlog and sales funnel? - The company has sold or placed 38 T2Dx instruments year-to-date and expects a fair instrument quarter for Q4, aiming for a record year [53][56] Question: How does the company plan to balance international expansion with cash burn? - International expansion is crucial for long-term growth, with a focus on leveraging relationships with distributors to facilitate faster adoption [65] Question: Any updates on the next-gen instrument and pipeline prioritization? - The company completed all milestones for the next-gen instrument and is focused on products closest to FDA submission, with no updates on the product timeline [68] Question: What is the target for converting COVID-driven placements to sepsis testing? - The target remains at 80% conversion, although the process has taken longer than anticipated [71][73] Question: How is the company positioned to meet excess demand for devices? - The company feels confident in its ability to flexibly respond to increased demand, having scaled test capacity significantly during COVID [77]
T2 Biosystems (TTOO) Investor Presentation - Slideshow
2022-08-18 16:27
Investment Highlights - T2 Biosystems' technology platform has a potential initial target market of over $2 billion[6] - The company has a BARDA contract that may fund up to $69 million based on milestones[6, 32, 54, 58] Sepsis Diagnostics - Sepsis contributes to 1 in 5 deaths globally[11] - Sepsis represents $62 billion in U S healthcare costs[15] - Each hour of delayed treatment increases mortality risk nearly 8%[21] - T2 Biosystems' tests provide species and resistance gene identification directly from whole blood within 3-5 hours[24, 27, 55] T2SARS-CoV-2 Test - T2SARS-CoV-2 test has a sensitivity of 95% and a specificity of 100%[30] Financial Performance (Preliminary Q2 2022) - The company's Q2 2022 total revenue is expected to be $5.8 - $6.1 million[69] - The company's Q2 2022 product revenue is expected to be $2.5 - $2.7 million[74] - The company's Q2 2022 R&D revenue is expected to be $3.3 - $3.4 million[77] - The company's cash balance is approximately $14.3 million[83]
T2 Biosystems(TTOO) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-16 03:00
T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTOO) CEO Q2 2022 Results Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Emma Poalillo - Investor Relations, Gilmartin Group John Sperzel - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Sprague - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Stephen Brozak - WBB Securities Operator Good day and welcome to T2 Biosystems Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call. All participants are in listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions]. Please note this eve ...
T2 Biosystems(TTOO) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-15 22:26
Washington, D.C. 20549 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 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: 001-36571 T2 Biosystems, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-4827488 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp ...
T2 Biosystems(TTOO) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-12 21:16
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 2022 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: 001-36571 T2 Biosystems, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-4827488 (State or other jurisdicti ...
T2 Biosystems(TTOO) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-05-06 03:08
T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTOO) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 5, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Malcolm MacLeod - IR Philip Taylor - Gilmartin Group John Sperzel - Chairman and CEO John Sprague - CFO Brett Giffin - Chief Commercial Officer Conference Call Participants Benjamin Haynor - Alliance Global Partners Stephen Brozak - WBB Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the T2 Biosystems First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants have been pla ...
T2 Biosystems(TTOO) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-03-23 20:55
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the year ended December 31, 2021 ☐ 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: 001-36571 T2 Biosystems, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | Delaware | 20-4827488 | | --- | --- | | (State or other jur ...
T2 Biosystems(TTOO) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-02-18 01:54
T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTOO) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call February 17, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Philip Taylor - Gilmartin Group John Sperzel - Chairman & CEO John Sprague - CFO Brett Giffin - Chief Commercial Officer Conference Call Participants Mark Massaro - BTIG Benjamin Haynor - Alliance Global Partners Stephen Brozak - WBB Securities Kyle Mikson - Canaccord Genuity Operator Hello, and welcome to the T2 Biosystems Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings Call and Webcast. [Operato ...