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Minerva Surgical(UTRS) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-13 21:44
OR (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____ to _____ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q Commission File Number: 001-40919 MINERVA SURGICAL, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 26-3422906 ( State o ...
Minerva Surgical(UTRS) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-07 04:54
Minerva Surgical, Inc. (OTCPK:UTRS) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2023 4:30 PM ET Caroline Corner - IR Todd Usen - President & CEO Joel Jung - CFO Greetings, and welcome to the Minerva Surgical Q2 2023 Earnings Call. At this time all participants are in listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. Caroline Corner This call will provide forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All stateme ...
Minerva Surgical(UTRS) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-03 20:10
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, 2023 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: 001-40919 MINERVA SURGICAL, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 26-3422906 ( State or oth ...
Minerva Surgical(UTRS) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-03 20:45
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 March 31, 2023 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: 001-40919 MINERVA SURGICAL, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 26-3422906 ( State or ot ...
Minerva Surgical(UTRS) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-03 02:23
Minerva Surgical, Inc. (OTCPK:UTRS) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2023 4:30 PM ET Caroline Corner - Investor Relations Todd Usen - President & CEO, Director Joel Jung - Chief Financial Officer Phillip Dantoin - Piper Sandler Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Minerva Surgical First Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speakers presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. [Operator Instructions]. Ple ...
Minerva Surgical(UTRS) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-03-22 20:17
PART I [Business](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) Minerva Surgical is a medical technology company providing minimally invasive solutions for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) through a direct sales force, targeting a $900 million annual market - The company targets a large and under-penetrated market, with an estimated **18 million women** aged 25-50 in the U.S. seeking treatment for AUB, representing a potential annual recurring market opportunity of over **$900 million**[14](index=14&type=chunk)[23](index=23&type=chunk)[25](index=25&type=chunk) - Minerva's product portfolio was significantly expanded in May 2020 through the acquisition of the Genesys HTA, Symphion, and Resectr product lines from Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC)[17](index=17&type=chunk)[430](index=430&type=chunk) - The company utilizes a direct sales force in the United States, which consisted of approximately **89 field-based personnel** as of December 31, 2022, targeting OB/GYNs in hospitals, ASCs, and physician offices[20](index=20&type=chunk)[105](index=105&type=chunk)[432](index=432&type=chunk) Product Portfolio Overview | Product | AUB Cause | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Minerva ES** | Non-structural | PMA-approved endometrial ablation device using proprietary PlasmaSense technology for uniform ablation | | **Genesys HTA** | Non-structural | PMA-approved endometrial ablation device using heated saline, suitable for irregular uterine cavities | | **Symphion** | Structural | Minimally invasive tissue removal system combining bladeless resection, coagulation, and integrated fluid management | | **Resectr** | Structural | Handheld surgical instrument for hysteroscopic removal of endometrial polyps | [Our Clinical Results and Studies](index=17&type=section&id=Our%20Clinical%20Results%20and%20Studies) This section details the clinical efficacy and safety results of Minerva ES and Genesys HTA systems, which formed the basis for their FDA approvals - The Minerva ES system's safety and effectiveness were evaluated in two key studies, the Single-Arm Study and a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), which collectively enrolled **263 patients** and formed the basis for its FDA PMA approval in July 2015[19](index=19&type=chunk)[63](index=63&type=chunk) Minerva ES Single-Arm Study Efficacy Results (12-Month Follow-up) | Metric | Minerva ES | FDA-Established OPC | Statistical Significance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Success Rate** | 91.8% | 65.6% (lower bound) | p < .0001 | | **Amenorrhea Rate** | 66.4% | N/A | N/A | | **Patient Satisfaction** | 97.6% | N/A | N/A | Minerva ES vs. Competitors (from Clinical Studies) | Device | Manufacturer | Success Rate | Amenorrhea Rate | Hysterectomy Rate (36 mo) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Minerva ES** | Minerva Surgical | 91.8% | 71.6% | 0.9% | | **Novasure** | Hologic, Inc. | 77.7% | 36.0% | 6.3% | | **Her Option** | CooperSurgical | 67.4% | 22.0% | 8.3% | | **Genesys HTA** | Minerva Surgical | 68.4% | 35.0% | 10.2% | - The Genesys HTA system's safety and effectiveness were established in a pivotal PMA clinical trial with **276 patients**, leading to FDA approval in April 2001. Its performance has been further supported by over **76 subsequent peer-reviewed publications**[92](index=92&type=chunk)[101](index=101&type=chunk) [Manufacturing and Supply](index=28&type=section&id=Manufacturing%20and%20Supply) This section outlines the company's hybrid manufacturing model, reliance on single-source suppliers, and the conclusion of its transition services agreement with Boston Scientific - The company uses a hybrid manufacturing model, combining in-house final assembly for the Minerva ES handpiece at its Santa Clara facility with reliance on third-party contract manufacturers in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Germany, and Costa Rica for controllers and other components[111](index=111&type=chunk)[112](index=112&type=chunk) - Minerva Surgical depends on a limited number of single-source suppliers for critical components like plasma array balloons, custom molded parts, and hollow fiber filters, making it vulnerable to supply shortages and price fluctuations[115](index=115&type=chunk) - As part of the acquisition from Boston Scientific (BSC), Minerva entered into a Transition Services Agreement (TSA) and a Supply Agreement, which concluded in the **second quarter of 2022**, marking the full transition of manufacturing and services[124](index=124&type=chunk)[127](index=127&type=chunk) [Competition](index=30&type=section&id=Competition) This section describes the direct competition from medical device and pharmaceutical companies in the AUB treatment market, highlighting key competitive factors - The company faces direct competition in the AUB treatment market from major medical device companies including Hologic, Inc., Medtronic plc, and CooperSurgical, Inc., which market FDA-approved endometrial ablation or tissue resection devices[128](index=128&type=chunk) - Competition also comes from pharmaceutical companies offering drug therapies for AUB, such as Johnson & Johnson, Bayer AG, and AbbVie, Inc., which have significant advantages in name recognition, established relationships, and financial resources[129](index=129&type=chunk) - Key competitive factors in the market include product safety, strength of clinical evidence, ease of use, physician acceptance, patient outcomes, reimbursement availability, and patent protection[130](index=130&type=chunk) [Government Regulation](index=31&type=section&id=Government%20Regulation) This section details the extensive FDA regulations governing Minerva's medical devices, including classification, approval processes, and ongoing compliance requirements - Minerva's products are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA, classified as Class I, II, or III medical devices depending on risk. The company's products fall into all three categories, requiring compliance with processes like 510(k) clearance, Premarket Approval (PMA), or de novo classification[132](index=132&type=chunk)[134](index=134&type=chunk) - The Minerva ES and Genesys HTA systems are Class III devices that required the more rigorous and lengthy PMA approval process, while the Resectr and components of the Symphion system were cleared through the 510(k) or de novo pathways[135](index=135&type=chunk)[140](index=140&type=chunk)[349](index=349&type=chunk) - The company is also subject to ongoing FDA regulations, including the Quality System Regulation (QSR), Medical Device Reporting (MDR) for adverse events, and rules governing labeling and promotion, with non-compliance potentially leading to significant enforcement actions[146](index=146&type=chunk)[147](index=147&type=chunk) [Intellectual Property](index=36&type=section&id=Intellectual%20Property) This section provides an overview of the company's patent portfolio and ongoing intellectual property litigation with a major competitor U.S. Patent Portfolio as of December 31, 2022 | Product | Issued U.S. Patents | | :--- | :--- | | **Minerva ES** | 27 | | **Genesys HTA** | 17 | | **Symphion** | 24 | | **Resectr** | 5 | - The company owns a total of **88 issued U.S. patents** and **54 issued foreign patents**, with **19 pending U.S.** and **8 pending foreign applications** as of year-end 2022[24](index=24&type=chunk) - Minerva is engaged in ongoing patent litigation with Hologic, Inc., a major competitor, which could be costly and divert management attention[166](index=166&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=39&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces significant risks including going concern doubts, limited commercial history, intense competition, supply chain reliance, intellectual property litigation, and regulatory challenges, compounded by its "controlled company" status - The company's financial condition raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, stemming from a history of net losses (**$34.1 million in 2022**) and an accumulated deficit of **$283.7 million** as of December 31, 2022[182](index=182&type=chunk)[184](index=184&type=chunk)[370](index=370&type=chunk) - Minerva is a "controlled company" as Accelmed Partners II LP and New Enterprise Associates 13, L.P. hold a majority of the voting power, allowing the company to be exempt from certain Nasdaq corporate governance requirements, such as having a majority of independent directors[182](index=182&type=chunk)[365](index=365&type=chunk) - The company is heavily reliant on third-party and single-source suppliers for manufacturing components, making it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and quality control issues[201](index=201&type=chunk)[207](index=207&type=chunk) - The company is currently a party to intellectual property litigation with Hologic, Inc., which is costly, time-consuming, and could interfere with its ability to market its products[182](index=182&type=chunk)[267](index=267&type=chunk)[269](index=269&type=chunk) - A material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to the financial statement close process was identified in prior years and has been remediated as of the end of fiscal year 2022[182](index=182&type=chunk)[402](index=402&type=chunk)[403](index=403&type=chunk) [Unresolved Staff Comments](index=78&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company reports that it has no unresolved staff comments from the SEC - None[410](index=410&type=chunk) [Properties](index=78&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) The company's corporate headquarters, R&D, manufacturing, and distribution facilities are located in a leased space of approximately 33,000 square feet at 4255 Burton Drive, Santa Clara, CA - The company leases approximately **33,000 square feet** for its corporate headquarters, R&D, and manufacturing operations in Santa Clara, California[411](index=411&type=chunk) [Legal Proceedings](index=78&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) Minerva Surgical is engaged in ongoing patent infringement litigation with Hologic, Inc., involving multiple actions with varying statuses and outcomes - **First Hologic Action:** Concluded on December 30, 2022, with Minerva paying Hologic **$7.4 million** in damages and interest[413](index=413&type=chunk) - **Second Hologic Action:** Hologic sued Minerva in July 2020 for alleged willful infringement of the '348 patent. The trial is scheduled for August 21, 2023[414](index=414&type=chunk) - **First Minerva Action:** Minerva sued Hologic in April 2017 for patent infringement. The case was dismissed on summary judgment, and after an unsuccessful appeal, Minerva has decided not to pursue the claim further[415](index=415&type=chunk)[417](index=417&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=79&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[418](index=418&type=chunk) PART II [Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=80&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant%27s%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities%2E) The company's common stock trades on Nasdaq under "UTRS" since October 2021, with no history or future plans for cash dividends, and no equity repurchases or unregistered sales - The company's common stock began trading on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "UTRS" on **October 22, 2021**[421](index=421&type=chunk) - The company has never declared or paid cash dividends and does not intend to in the foreseeable future, with its loan agreement also limiting its ability to pay dividends[423](index=423&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=81&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) In 2022, Minerva Surgical experienced a revenue decrease to $50.3 million and a net loss of $34.1 million, leading to going concern doubts, partially addressed by a subsequent $30 million private placement Financial Performance Summary (2022 vs. 2021) | Metric | 2022 | 2021 | Change | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue** | $50.3M | $52.1M | ($1.8M) | (3.5%) | | **Gross Profit** | $27.2M | $30.5M | ($3.3M) | (10.7%) | | **Gross Margin** | 54.2% | 58.6% | (4.4 p.p.) | N/A | | **Loss from Operations** | ($30.9M) | ($29.1M) | ($1.8M) | (6.0%) | | **Net Loss** | ($34.1M) | ($21.5M) | ($12.6M) | (58.9%) | - The decrease in 2022 revenue was attributed to lower sales volumes of Minerva ES and Genesys HTA products, partially offset by increased Symphion revenue. This trend was impacted by hospital staffing shortages and constraints on elective surgeries[454](index=454&type=chunk)[456](index=456&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2022, the company had **$6.9 million** in cash and cash equivalents and an accumulated deficit of **$283.7 million**, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern[433](index=433&type=chunk)[470](index=470&type=chunk) - Subsequent to year-end, on February 9, 2023, the company closed a private placement, raising gross proceeds of **$30.0 million** to fund operations[471](index=471&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=91&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) This section is not applicable as the company qualifies as a smaller reporting company - Not applicable for smaller reporting companies[503](index=503&type=chunk) [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=92&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data) This section presents the company's audited financial statements for 2021 and 2022, including the auditor's report which highlights going concern uncertainty - The Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm includes a "Going Concern Uncertainty" paragraph, noting that the company's recurring losses from operations raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern[508](index=508&type=chunk) Balance Sheet Summary (As of Dec 31) | (in thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | $36,119 | $75,004 | | **Total Assets** | $68,900 | $115,092 | | **Total Current Liabilities** | $14,278 | $22,809 | | **Total Liabilities** | $51,719 | $70,988 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | $17,181 | $44,104 | Statement of Operations Summary (Year Ended Dec 31) | (in thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenues** | $50,294 | $52,103 | | **Gross Profit** | $27,242 | $30,523 | | **Loss from Operations** | ($30,899) | ($29,145) | | **Net Loss** | ($34,112) | ($21,464) | | **Net Loss Per Share** | ($1.18) | ($3.06) | [Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](index=123&type=section&id=Item%209.%20Changes%20in%20and%20Disagreements%20with%20Accountants%20on%20Accounting%20and%20Financial%20Disclosure%2E) This section is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[698](index=698&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=123&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls were effective as of December 31, 2022, with a previously identified material weakness in internal control over financial reporting fully remediated - Management concluded that as of December 31, 2022, the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level[700](index=700&type=chunk) - A material weakness in internal control over financial reporting identified in 2020 and 2021 has been remediated as of December 31, 2022. Remediation efforts included hiring additional personnel and implementing improved accounting procedures[704](index=704&type=chunk)[706](index=706&type=chunk) - The company's management concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2022[703](index=703&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=125&type=section&id=Item%209B.%20Other%20Information%2E) This section is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[711](index=711&type=chunk) [Disclosure regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections](index=125&type=section&id=Item%209C.%20Disclosure%20regarding%20Foreign%20Jurisdictions%20that%20Prevent%20Inspections%2E) This section is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[712](index=712&type=chunk) PART III [Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](index=125&type=section&id=Item%2010.%20Directors%2C%20Executive%20Officers%20and%20Corporate%20Governance) Information on directors, executive officers, and corporate governance is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement - The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement for its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders[715](index=715&type=chunk) [Executive Compensation](index=125&type=section&id=Item%2011.%20Executive%20Compensation) Information regarding executive compensation is incorporated by reference from the company's forthcoming definitive proxy statement - The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement[716](index=716&type=chunk) [Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](index=125&type=section&id=Item%2012.%20Security%20Ownership%20of%20Certain%20Beneficial%20Owners%20and%20Management%20and%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters) Accelmed Partners II LP became a majority stockholder, owning approximately 69.2% of common stock as of March 10, 2023, with further details in the proxy statement - Accelmed Partners II LP became a majority stockholder, owning approximately **69.2%** of the company's common stock as of March 10, 2023, following the closing of a Share Purchase Agreement[717](index=717&type=chunk) - The remaining information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement[718](index=718&type=chunk) [Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](index=125&type=section&id=Item%2013.%20Certain%20Relationships%20and%20Related%20Transactions%2C%20and%20Director%20Independence) Information regarding certain relationships, related party transactions, and director independence is incorporated by reference from the company's forthcoming definitive proxy statement - The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement[719](index=719&type=chunk) [Principal Accounting Fees and Services](index=125&type=section&id=Item%2014.%20Principal%20Accounting%20Fees%20and%20Services) Information regarding principal accounting fees and services is incorporated by reference from the company's forthcoming definitive proxy statement - The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement[720](index=720&type=chunk) PART IV [Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules](index=125&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%2C%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists all financial statements, schedules, and exhibits filed with the annual report, including corporate governance documents and material contracts - This section lists all financial statements, schedules, and exhibits filed with the annual report, including key agreements such as the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Loan and Security Agreement with CIBC, and the Share Purchase Agreement with Accelmed[723](index=723&type=chunk)[726](index=726&type=chunk) [Form 10-K Summary](index=126&type=section&id=Item%2016.%20Form%2010-K%20Summary) This section is not applicable - Not applicable[724](index=724&type=chunk)
Minerva Surgical(UTRS) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-03-21 21:47
Company Participants Conference Call Participants Thank you for standing by, and welcome to Minerva's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After this speakers' presentation, there will be a question-andanswer session. [Operator Instructions] Caroline Corner These statements are neither promises nor guarantees and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievement to differ materia ...
Minerva Surgical(UTRS) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-11-15 03:17
Minerva Surgical, Inc. (OTCPK:UTRS) Q3 2021 Earning Conference Call November 14, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Representatives Dave Clapper - President, Chief Executive Officer Joel Jung - Chief Financial Officer Caroline Corner - Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Rohan Raheja - J.P. Morgan Matt O'Brien - Piper Sandler Operator Good day, and welcome to MinervaÂ's Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speakersÂ' presentation, there will ...
Minerva Surgical(UTRS) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-13 17:51
Minerva Surgical, Inc. (OTC:UTRS) Q2 2022 Results Conference Call August 9, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Caroline Corner - Investor Relations Dave Clapper - President and Chief Executive Officer Joel Jung - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Rohin Patel - JPMorgan Matthew O'Brien - Piper Sandler Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Minerva Surgical Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speak ...
Minerva Surgical(UTRS) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-09 21:17
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, 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: 001-40919 MINERVA SURGICAL, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 26-3422906 ( State or oth ...