Biofrontera(US:BFRI) Globenewswireยท2025-05-15 21:09Core Insights - Biofrontera Inc. reported a 9% increase in revenues for Q1 2025, driven by strong sales of Ameluz and the launch of the RhodoLEDXL Lamp [1][2] - The company is excited about the enrollment of the final patient in a Phase 3 clinical trial for Ameluz, indicating progress in its product development pipeline [1][5] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $4.2 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $10.4 million in the same period last year [7][19] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $8.6 million, an increase of $0.7 million or 8.7% compared to Q1 2024 [2][5] - Operating expenses decreased to $13.1 million in Q1 2025 from $13.4 million in Q1 2024, reflecting cost management efforts [3][4] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $1.8 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $5.9 million at the end of 2024 [5] Cost Structure - Cost of revenues related to parties decreased by $0.9 million, or 22.1%, due to a reduced cost structure under the Ameluz license agreement [3] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by $0.6 million, or 6.5%, with notable reductions in marketing and sales team expenses [4] - Research and development expenses increased by $1.2 million due to the assumption of clinical trial activities for Ameluz in the U.S. [6] Clinical Developments - The final patient was enrolled in the Phase 3 clinical trial for Ameluz targeting mild to moderate actinic keratoses [5] - The company achieved a milestone in the Phase 3 study for Ameluz and RhodoLED PDT in treating superficial basal cell carcinoma [5] - Biofrontera received patent approval for a revised formulation of Ameluz, extending protection until December 2043 [5] Adjusted Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA improved from a loss of $4.6 million in Q1 2024 to a loss of $4.4 million in Q1 2025, driven by increased gross profit [8][19] - The adjusted EBITDA margin for Q1 2025 was -51.0%, compared to -57.9% in Q1 2024 [19]