Milestone Scientific(MLSS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, revenue was $2.4 million, a slight decrease from $2.5 million in Q3 2024. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, revenue was $6.9 million, compared to $6.6 million for the same period in 2024 [10] - Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was approximately $4.9 million, reflecting no material year-over-year change [10] - Operating expenses were approximately $1.1 million for Q3 2025, down over $500,000 compared to the same period last year [5][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the dental segment, international sales increased year-over-year, partially offsetting a decline in domestic revenue [7] - Utilization of CompuFlow disposables rebounded slightly, indicating a re-engagement with current customers [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has a market share of approximately 1.5%-2% in both domestic and international markets, indicating significant room for growth [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three strategic priorities: streamlining operations, strengthening commercial execution in dental and medical sectors, and advancing reimbursement strategies for CompuFlow [6][8] - The addition of Dr. Dawood Syed to the board aims to enhance clinical and payer expertise, supporting the strategy for broader adoption within hospital systems [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized the importance of disciplined execution and operational excellence to build value for shareholders and customers [12] - The company plans to focus on a handful of states for CompuFlow's rollout, ensuring proper data collection for Medicare reimbursement [21][22] Other Important Information - As of September 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.3 million and working capital of approximately $3.1 million [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: How to convince dental clinics to invest in new equipment? - Management acknowledged the need to reconnect with old customers and expand digital marketing efforts to raise awareness about the benefits of their products [15][16] Question: Update on the medical side and broader commercialization plans? - The focus is on supporting current clinics using CompuFlow and collecting data for Medicare reimbursement, with plans for broader commercialization in the near future [21][22] Question: Impact of tariffs on supply chain and customer behavior? - Management reported minimal impact from tariffs and is considering a bonded warehouse in the U.S. to mitigate potential issues [29] Question: Structure of the salesforce and reimbursement specialists? - The company plans to ramp up the salesforce and is considering pursuing reimbursement codes for pediatric use [31] Question: Is there a seasonality pattern in sales? - Management indicated that the business is steady without significant seasonal fluctuations, expecting a similar performance in Q4 [32] Question: Future prospects and challenges for Milestone Scientific? - Management acknowledged past challenges but emphasized a focused approach with strong technology and a structured plan for growth [39][40] Question: Current cash position and capital needs? - The company has sufficient cash to operate for several quarters and is looking for opportunities to improve its financial position [47]