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Volition(VNRX) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
VNRXVolition(VNRX)2025-03-31 20:30

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2024, the company recorded 1.2millioninrevenue,agrowthof591.2 million in revenue, a growth of 59% over 2023 [28] - Revenue from the NUQ VET cancer test was 0.8 million, growing by 75% compared to the prior year [28] - Operating expenses were reduced by 23% year-on-year, with second-half operating expenses down 31% [30][34] - Net cash used in operating activities was 25.9millionin2024,comparedto25.9 million in 2024, compared to 18.1 million in 2023 [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 120,000 NUQ VET cancer tests were sold in 2024, more than double the prior year [28] - Revenue from the NUQ Discover pillar was approximately 400,000,withyearonyeargrowthof40400,000, with year-on-year growth of 40% [29] - The company recorded its first revenue from NUQ NETS, marking a significant milestone [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The NUQ VET cancer test is now available in over 20 countries, expanding access significantly [18] - The point-of-care market is noted to be less than 20% of the total market, indicating growth potential [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to sign multiple licensing deals in 2025, focusing on human applications [11][68] - There is a strong interest in out-licensing and supply agreements for both NUQ NETS and the oncology portfolio [12][69] - The strategy includes raising non-dilutive funds, ramping revenues, reducing expenses, and signing commercial deals with large industry players [74] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving cash neutrality on a full-year basis by 2025 [27] - The company is at a pivotal juncture, ready to revolutionize diagnostics for both animals and humans [12] - Management highlighted the importance of automation in centralized labs to accelerate growth [22] Other Important Information - The company received approximately 1.8 million in non-dilutive funding from Belgian institutions during 2024 [33] - Significant progress was made in clinical studies, with multiple large independent studies completed [10][36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on the feline cancer testing program - The feline cancer testing program is on track for completion later this year, with a milestone payment of $5 million expected upon completion [80] Question: Discussion on the Leon study and its implementation - The Leon study is expected to lead to prospective studies and potential implementation in screening regimens [85][90] Question: Insights on quarterly sales trends and outlook for 2025 - Sales were volatile due to large customers ordering in batches, but overall growth was solid with 120,000 tests sold [100][102] Question: Approach to managing financing risks - The company plans to maintain tight control over expenses and cash flows while focusing on licensing agreements [112] Question: Activity in data sharing and licensing agreements - The company has established data rooms for oncology and NETS, which have energized discussions with major companies [118][120]