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Nuwellis(NUWE) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-14 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the second quarter was CAD1.7 million, a year-over-year decline of 21% [5][13] - Gross margin for the quarter was 55.5%, down from 67.2% in Q2 2024 [14] - Operating loss for Q2 was $2.9 million compared to $2.3 million in Q2 2024 [15] - Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $12.6 million, or a loss of $60.99 per share, compared to a net loss of $7.7 million, or a loss of $791.22 per share for the same period in 2024 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Pediatric revenues increased by 23% compared to 2024 [13] - Heart failure and critical care revenues declined by 53% and 35% respectively, significantly impacted by the temporary backorder [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The pediatrics business remains strong with ongoing interest from new centers [7] - The outpatient heart failure opportunity is expected to grow due to increased reimbursement rates [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strengthening fundamentals, operational discipline, and strategic investments in high-impact growth areas [5] - Key growth areas identified include cardiac surgery, pediatrics, and outpatient heart failure [11][17] - The transition to KDI precision manufacturing is planned for October, expected to yield operational efficiencies and cost savings [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating temporary setbacks and emphasized a commitment to delivering value to patients and shareholders [16] - The company aims to progress towards being cash flow positive and deepen outpatient engagement with heart failure programs [17] Other Important Information - The company ended the REVERSE HF clinical trial to reallocate approximately $4 million towards higher impact growth areas [10] - The company ended the quarter with $4.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and remains debt-free [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Resolution of sterilization vendor issue and impact on Q3 - The issue was resolved in July, and the company is no longer in backorder, rapidly building finished goods inventory [20][21] Question: Largest opportunity among pediatrics, critical care, and heart failure - Management sees growth opportunities in all three areas, with heart failure expected to grow the fastest due to outpatient opportunities and increased reimbursement [22][23]
Nuwellis(NUWE) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-13 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Newellis generated $1.9 million in revenue for Q1 2025, representing a 3% increase year over year, supported by a 4% increase in consumables utilization and an increase in U.S. console sales, partially offset by a decrease in international sales [6][13] - Gross margin for Q1 was 56%, down from 64.1% in the same period last year, primarily due to unfavorable manufacturing variances and lower fixed overhead absorption [14] - Operating loss narrowed to $3.1 million compared to an operating loss of $4.7 million in the prior year quarter [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Pediatric and heart failure revenues increased by 3828% year over year, driven by growth in consumables utilization [6][13] - Critical care revenue declined by 25% year over year, primarily due to one of the largest customers building excess inventory in the previous quarter [7][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has built a growing pipeline of target outpatient facilities, representing an addressable market opportunity of approximately $717 million [12] - The recent reassignment of OXWAD X to a new outpatient reimbursement level by CMS increased the facility reimbursement fee for the therapy by nearly four times to $16.39 per day [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Newellis is focusing on critical care, pediatrics, and outpatient heart failure, with critical care representing approximately 40% of current business [17] - The company aims to position Aquadex as a standard of care within fluid management, expanding into the outpatient market as hospital accounts complete logistical challenges [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the stability of critical care business volume, expecting it to return to normal levels in the upcoming quarter [23] - The company is actively working with hospitals to implement outpatient clinics, anticipating revenue growth in the second quarter and more rapid growth in the third and fourth quarters [26] Other Important Information - Newellis ended the quarter with $2.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and operates with no debt on the balance sheet [16] - The company is focused on disciplined expense management, achieving a 31% reduction in operating expenses [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: What caused the drop in adult revenue? - The drop in critical care was primarily due to a large customer building inventory in the previous quarter, leading to lower purchases in Q1 [23] Question: Is the drop in Q1 revenue seasonal? - Management indicated that the drop was not typical seasonality but rather specific to a recall incident affecting inventory management [24] Question: What does expanding the outpatient pipeline mean for Aquadex? - The company is working with four hospitals to implement outpatient clinics, focusing on logistical changes and nursing resources [25] Question: Update on Phase three trial enrollment and VIVIAN clinical trial timeline? - Enrollment for the REVERSE HF trial is ongoing, with efforts to increase enrollment resuming after previous issues [28] - The VIVIAN clinical trial will not start until later this year or early next year, pending further device development [29]
Nuwellis(NUWE) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-13 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Newellis generated $1.9 million in revenue for Q1 2025, representing a 3% increase year over year, supported by a 4% increase in consumables utilization and an increase in U.S. console sales, partially offset by a decrease in international sales [6][13] - Gross margin for Q1 was 56%, down from 64.1% in the same period last year, primarily due to unfavorable manufacturing variances and lower fixed overhead absorption [14] - Operating loss narrowed to $3.1 million compared to an operating loss of $4.7 million in the prior year quarter [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Pediatric and heart failure revenues increased by 3828% year over year, driven by growth in consumables utilization [6][13] - Critical care revenue declined by 25% year over year, primarily due to one of the largest customers building excess inventory in the previous quarter [7][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has built a growing pipeline of target outpatient facilities, representing an addressable market opportunity of approximately $717 million [12] - The recent reassignment of OXWAD X to a new outpatient reimbursed level by CMS increased the facility reimbursement fee for the therapy by nearly four times to $16.39 per day [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Newellis is focusing on critical care, pediatrics, and outpatient heart failure, with critical care representing approximately 40% of current business [18] - The company aims to position Aquadex as a standard of care within fluid management, expanding into the outpatient market as hospital accounts complete logistical challenges [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the stabilization of critical care business volume in the upcoming quarter after a temporary decline [7][24] - The company is actively working with hospitals to implement outpatient clinics, expecting to see revenue growth in the second quarter and more rapid growth in the third and fourth quarters [28] Other Important Information - Newellis ended the quarter with $2.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and operates with no debt on the balance sheet [16] - The company has signed an agreement with KDI Precision Manufacturing to move manufacturing, which is expected to result in meaningful expense reductions over the next twelve months [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Was the drop in adult revenue entirely due to lower international sales? - The drop in critical care was primarily due to a large customer building inventory in the previous quarter, and they have begun repurchasing in the second quarter [24] Question: Is the drop in the first quarter seasonal? - Management indicated that there is not a lot of seasonality in the business, attributing the drop to a specific incident rather than a recurring pattern [25][26] Question: What does expanding the outpatient pipeline mean for Aquadex? - The company is currently working with four hospitals to implement outpatient clinics, identifying locations and nursing resources necessary to support these clinics [27] Question: Can you provide an update on the Phase three trial enrollment with Aquadex? - Enrollment for the REVERSE HF trial is ongoing, and the company is about halfway to its goal of 372 patients [30] Question: What is the timeline for the VIVIAN clinical trial? - The clinical trial will not start until later this year or early next year, pending further development of the device [31]