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Evofem Reports Fourth Consecutive Year of Net Sales Growth

Core Insights - Evofem Biosciences reported a 6% increase in net sales for 2024, reaching $19.4 million, primarily driven by the sales of PHEXXI, a hormone-free contraceptive gel [1][4] - The company successfully reduced total operating expenses by 27% to $27.0 million, reflecting improved fiscal discipline [5][6] - The acquisition and relaunch of SOLOSEC contributed to revenue diversification and growth [2][4] Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, net sales were $19.4 million compared to $18.2 million in 2023, with lower returns enhancing the gross to net ratio [4] - Total operating expenses decreased from $36.1 million in 2023 to $27.0 million in 2024, excluding a non-cash amortization expense of $0.6 million related to SOLOSEC [5][10] - The loss from operations improved significantly to $7.7 million in 2024 from $17.8 million in the previous year [6][7] Sales and Marketing Efficiency - Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net sales were 47% for 2024, the most favorable ratio since the launch of PHEXXI in 2020 [6][11] - In the fourth quarter of 2024, sales and marketing expenses were 31% of net sales, indicating improved efficiency [11] Quarterly Highlights - In Q4 2024, net sales reached $7.1 million, up from $4.8 million in Q4 2023, driven by increased PHEXXI sales and the addition of SOLOSEC [8][9] - Total operating expenses for Q4 2024 were $8.1 million, a slight decrease from $8.2 million in the prior year [9][10] - The loss from operations for Q4 2024 improved to $1.0 million compared to a loss of $3.4 million in Q4 2023 [11] Strategic Initiatives - The company is pursuing a merger with Aditxt, which includes a funding commitment of $1.5 million to be completed by April 7, 2025 [3] - A sourcing partnership with Windtree Therapeutics aims to reduce PHEXXI manufacturing costs and enhance U.S. operating margins [3] Product Portfolio - Evofem's product lineup includes PHEXXI, a hormone-free contraceptive gel, and SOLOSEC, an oral treatment for bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, which was relaunched in November 2024 [2][16]