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Sanara MedTech(SMTI) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated $45.8 million in net revenue for 2022, representing a 90% increase from $24.1 million in 2021 [58][89] - The net loss for 2022 was $8.1 million, slightly higher than the $8 million loss in 2021, impacted by increased SG&A costs and R&D expenses [21][64][90] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cellerate sales continued to show strong growth, contributing significantly to the revenue increase [18][66] - Sales at Scendia remained flat from Q3 to Q4 due to supply issues with the Allocyte product [21][82] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - CellerateRX was sold in 700 hospitals and ASCs across 29 states, with approval to be sold in over 1700 facilities [2] - The company is focusing on existing accounts rather than new facility approvals to maximize product introduction [3] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to raise capital for acquisitions and partnerships, enhance liquidity, and fund product development and clinical studies [1] - A strategic focus on comprehensive wound care solutions is being pursued, with partnerships being sought to enhance offerings [5][7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects improvements in supply issues for the Allocyte product in the second half of 2023 [4][19] - The company believes it will be the first to market with its comprehensive wound care strategy, which is anticipated to be well received [30][67] Other Important Information - The company dissolved Sanara Pulsar in December 2022 due to minimal sales and lack of reimbursement code [22][63] - R&D expenses increased significantly to $3.4 million in 2022, primarily due to costs related to the Precision Healing diagnostic imager [62] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insights on cross-selling abilities in Q4? - Management noted that cross-selling is going well, with products being complementary and gaining traction [70] Question: What is the commercialization plan for Precision? - The company anticipates a lease program for marketing Precision and highlighted its differentiation from the predicate device [72][73] Question: How does the company view private market valuations for acquisitions? - Management indicated that valuations do not significantly impact their acquisition strategy, focusing instead on alignment of interests [76][78] Question: What are the challenges to continuing growth for Cellerate? - Challenges include ensuring field presence and establishing a research base to support product efficacy [26] Question: What is the status of clinical studies with Cellerate? - The company has several studies underway, with positive results expected to be published soon [125][126]