New law goes into effect on July 1 authorizing Florida physicians to provide stem cell therapies to their patients for orthopedics, wound care, and pain management FLORHAM PARK, N.J., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celularity Inc. (Nasdaq: CELU) ("Celularity" or the "Company"), a regenerative and cellular medicine company, today hailed a new Florida law taking effect today that opens the door to physicians' use of investigational stem cell therapies in the state in orthopedics, wound care, and pain manag ...

Core Points - Celularity Inc. has terminated its Chief Financial Officer, David Beers, effective immediately, without cause, and this decision is not related to the company's financial performance or reporting practices [1] - Joseph DosSantos, the current Senior Vice President of Finance, has been appointed as the interim CFO while the company searches for a new CFO [2] - The company has retained CFO Squad, a financial and business advisory firm, to provide outsourced accounting and consulting services during this transition period, focusing on SEC and financial reporting support [3] Company Overview - Celularity Inc. is a regenerative and cellular medicine company that develops and commercializes advanced biomaterial products and allogeneic, cryopreserved, placental-derived cell therapies, utilizing the postpartum placenta [4]

Core Viewpoint - Celularity Inc. reported significant growth in net revenues for the year ending December 31, 2024, totaling $54.2 million, which represents an increase of $31.4 million or 138.1% compared to the previous year, driven primarily by strong sales in wound care applications [1][3]. Financial Performance - Net revenues for 2024 were $54.2 million, an increase of $31.4 million or 138.1% from the prior year, with product sales in wound care applications rising by $22.2 million, reflecting a growth of 168.7% [1][3]. - Total operating expenses decreased to $92.6 million, down by $122.5 million or 57.0% compared to 2023, mainly due to the absence of goodwill and in-process research and development impairments [4][6]. - Loss from operations for 2024 was $38.4 million, a decrease of $153.9 million or 80.1% from the previous year, attributed to higher revenues and lower operating expenses, which improved gross margin [4][6]. Product and Market Development - The company experienced strong sales growth in its Biovance® product line, which is expected to continue contributing positively to revenue in the upcoming quarters [2]. - Celularity received recommendation letters from the U.S. FDA Tissue Reference Group for new additions to its portfolio of human placental-derived advanced biomaterial products, indicating a commitment to innovation in the wound care sector [2]. Balance Sheet Overview - As of December 31, 2024, total assets were $132.7 million, a decrease from $143.9 million in 2023, with current assets amounting to $20.6 million [8][9]. - Total liabilities increased to $123.8 million from $102.9 million in the previous year, with current liabilities at $53.7 million [8][9]. Company Background - Celularity Inc. is focused on developing and commercializing advanced biomaterial products and placental-derived cell therapies, aiming to address significant unmet global needs for effective and affordable therapies [10].

Core Points - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has revised the effective date of the Medicare Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for skin substitute products to January 1, 2026, which is used to treat diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers [1][3] - This action follows a January 2025 executive order by President Trump that froze all regulatory guidance not yet in effect, leading to a previous delay of the LCD's effective date by sixty days [3] - Celularity Inc. expressed support for CMS's decision, highlighting the importance of access to skin substitute products for Medicare patients to avoid serious health complications [4] Company Overview - Celularity Inc. is a regenerative and cellular medicine company focused on developing and commercializing advanced biomaterial products and placental-derived cell therapies [5] - The company aims to leverage the unique biology of the placenta to create effective, accessible, and affordable therapeutic solutions for significant unmet global health needs [5]