Singular Genomics Systems(OMIC) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report

Financial Performance - For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the company incurred a net loss of $71.6 million and used $54.7 million in cash for operations, with an accumulated deficit of $314.3 million[101]. - The company recognized revenue of $1.83 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, with a gross margin of -$65,000, indicating a 100% change from the previous year[109]. - Operating expenses totaled $77.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, with research and development expenses at $11.2 million and selling, general, and administrative expenses at $13.3 million[109]. - Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $0.3 million for instruments, $0.1 million for consumables, and $0.1 million for services, compared to no revenue recognized in the same period of 2022[113]. - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $1.6 million for instruments and approximately $0.2 million for consumables and services, with no revenue recognized in the same period of 2022[116]. - The company reported a net loss of $71.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of $69.8 million for the same period in 2022[139][140]. Cash Flow and Financing - Cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $54.7 million, compared to $67.2 million for the same period in 2022, reflecting a decrease of approximately 18.5%[138][140]. - Cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $13.2 million, compared to cash used of $39.7 million in the same period in 2022[141][142]. - Cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately $0.6 million, an increase from $0.2 million in the same period in 2022[143][144]. - The company may need to seek additional financing in the future if it cannot generate sufficient revenue or if the $35.5 million available under the SVB Loan is insufficient[135]. - As of September 30, 2023, the SVB Loan bears interest at an annual rate of 9.25% and matures on September 1, 2026[146]. - The company has a shelf registration statement allowing it to offer up to $250 million in various securities, providing flexibility for future capital raising[136]. Research and Development - The PX system is currently in development, targeting markets for single-cell analysis and proteomics, leveraging the company's proprietary Sequencing Engine[100]. - The company is actively evaluating additional product development opportunities to accelerate the commercialization of its multiomics technologies[97]. - Research and development expenses decreased by $1.5 million, or 12%, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022[121]. Operational Challenges - The company expects to continue incurring significant losses and does not anticipate positive cash flows from operations in the foreseeable future[101]. - The macroeconomic environment presents challenges, including rising interest rates and market volatility, which could impact the company's liquidity and operations[105]. - The company is exposed to credit risk due to deposits exceeding FDIC insurance limits, particularly in light of recent developments with Silicon Valley Bank[107]. Capital Obligations - Capital obligations include minimum lease payments of $2.0 million for the remainder of 2023, $8.1 million in 2024, $5.7 million in 2025, and $105.1 million thereafter[133]. - The company has obligations under a License Agreement with Columbia, which could total up to $3.9 million based on development and commercialization milestones[133]. Product Launch and Revenue Recognition - The G4 Sequencing Platform was commercially launched in December 2021, with revenue recognition beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022[99]. - Cost of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately $0.5 million, primarily related to materials, labor, and overhead for G4 instruments and consumables[114]. - Cost of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately $1.9 million, primarily related to G4 instruments and consumables[117]. - Gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was impacted by customer incentives and higher direct costs, with expectations for improvement over time as incentives phase out and manufacturing efficiency increases[115]. - Other income increased by $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to rising interest rates, resulting in an additional $1.4 million of interest income[130].