NeuroOne Medical Technologies (NMTC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal year 2025 was the most successful year in the history of the company, with record product sales growth of 163% to $9.1 million [3] - In Q4 2025, product revenue increased 907% to $2.7 million compared to $0.3 million in Q4 2024 [14] - Product gross margins improved to 55.8% in Q4 2025 from 51.8% in Q4 2024 [5] - Net loss in Q4 2025 improved by 52% to $1.6 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to a net loss of $3.4 million, or $0.11 per share, in the same quarter of the prior year [16] - Total operating expenses decreased 2% to $2.9 million in Q4 2025 compared to $3.0 million in Q4 2024 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company received FDA 510(k) clearance for the OneRF trigeminal nerve ablation system and advanced the development of spinal cord stimulation electrodes for lower back pain [4] - The drug delivery program using SEEG platform electrode technology has garnered significant physician interest, with potential partnerships for gene therapy and glioblastoma drug delivery [6] - The OneRF brain ablation system continues to gain traction, with positive clinical outcomes reported [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is pursuing several market opportunities as potential revenue drivers, particularly in drug delivery and pain management [5] - Interest from strategic partners in using the technology for various therapies indicates a growing market potential [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to provide financial guidance for fiscal year 2026 after receiving a forecast from distribution partner Zimmer Biomet [4] - The strategy includes expanding the product portfolio and pursuing international commercial expansion through ISO 13485 certification [4] - The company aims to leverage existing technologies for new applications in pain management and drug delivery [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in driving increased revenue from the OneRF ablation system and preparing for future international sales [17] - The company anticipates significant growth opportunities in drug delivery and pain management platforms [7] Other Important Information - The company raised $8.2 million in capital, strengthening its balance sheet [3] - As of September 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $6.6 million, compared to $1.5 million a year earlier [16] - The company has 17 issued and pending patents, enhancing its intellectual property portfolio [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will there be more procedures for facial pain before year-end? - Management indicated that there are three other centers planning cases, pending some ancillary equipment [19][20] Question: Were the two procedures done back to back? - Yes, both cases were performed back to back, which allows for better scheduling and support [21][22] Question: Will there be more orders from the large pharma player for drug delivery? - Additional orders are expected around mid-year as the company prepares to ship preclinical devices [23] Question: What is the status of the epilepsy registry? - The registry is expected to be established by Q2, pending internal approvals from participating sites [24] Question: What strategies are being implemented to raise patient awareness? - The company is partnering with organizations like CURE and the Epilepsy Foundation to increase visibility [25][26] Question: Can you elaborate on the distribution agreement with Zimmer Biomet? - The agreement has expanded to include the brain ablation system, with potential for further growth [27][33] Question: How is the company navigating the reimbursement landscape? - The company is utilizing established reimbursement codes, which have not hindered adoption by neurosurgeons [34][35]