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IceCure(ICCM) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
IceCureIceCure(US:ICCM)2025-05-28 15:00

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the three months ended 03/31/2025, revenue was $725,000 compared to $743,000 for the same period in 2024, indicating a slight decrease [12] - Gross profit for the same period was $218,000, down from $269,000 year-over-year, with gross margin decreasing from 36% to 30% [12] - Total operating expenses were $3,880,000, slightly down from $3,920,000 in the previous year [12] - Net loss was $3,590,000 or $0.06 per share, compared to a net loss of $3,610,000 or $0.08 per share for the same period last year [12] - As of 03/31/2025, cash equivalents were approximately $6,000,000, increasing to about $6,200,000 by 05/27/2025, which includes a $2,000,000 unsecured bridge loan [12][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The revenue increase was primarily driven by sales in North America and Europe, while sales in Asia declined significantly [12] - The company continues to expect revenue and gross profit to fluctuate quarter to quarter as it builds out its commercial infrastructure [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In North America, revenue increased by approximately 11% year-over-year, while Europe saw a 60% increase [29] - Sales in Asia experienced a decline of about 60%, with other parts of Asia declining by approximately 40% [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on obtaining FDA marketing authorization for ProSense, which is expected to be a first-in-class minimally invasive option for early-stage breast cancer treatment [5][8] - Following FDA approval, the company plans to commence commercial sales while running a post-market study, which could lead to additional reimbursement opportunities [7][9] - The company is also preparing for potential regulatory filings and approvals in Japan and Israel [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding the FDA's review of the post-market study plan, viewing it as a positive signal for future marketing authorization [6][7] - The company anticipates that the post-market study will drive further interest in ProSense and accelerate adoption in the market [44] Other Important Information - The company raised $2,650,000 in net proceeds from the sale of ordinary shares under its at-the-market offering facility between 01/13/2025 and 05/27/2025 [14] - The company maintains a supportive relationship with its largest shareholder, who provided a $2,000,000 unsecured loan [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is the post-market study expected to involve a minimum of 400 patients over 25 sites? - Yes, the post-market study will require 400 patients in at least 25 sites, but the FDA cannot guarantee a specific response time for the submission [18][19] Question: How long is the post-market study expected to take? - The recruitment for the study is expected to be completed within three years [21][22] Question: Can you provide more details on the potential for expanded reimbursement? - The company believes it can increase reimbursement rates after obtaining more records and claims under the CPT3 code, and plans to apply for a CPT1 code post-authorization [23][24] Question: What is the size of the breast cancer patient population in Japan? - The total number of new breast cancer cases in Japan is between 100,000 and 105,000 annually, with a significant portion being low-risk early-stage cases [25][26] Question: What was the geographic breakdown of revenue this quarter? - North America saw an 11% increase in revenue, while Europe experienced a 60% increase; however, Asia saw a decline of about 60% [29][30] Question: Is ProSense subject to any new tariffs for U.S. markets? - Yes, the company is currently affected by tariffs imposed by the U.S. Administration, but the situation is still evolving [36][37] Question: Will the sales team expand after post-market approval? - Yes, the company plans to increase its sales team following marketing authorization [38] Question: What are the pricing and sales strategies for ProSense? - The company plans a mix of placement and outright sales, requiring commitments for probe usage over a period [40]