AtriCure Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Jul 30, 2024

AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management and post-operative pain management, today announced second quarter 2024 financial results.

“Our second quarter results reflect strong growth worldwide, underscored by our pain management and open AtriClip® franchises, as we continued to deliver exceptional patient outcomes across all therapies, while driving positive cash flow,” said Michael Carrel, President and Chief Executive Officer at AtriCure. “Entering the second half of 2024, we are advancing several clinical initiatives including our LeAAPS™ stroke reduction trial and introducing new products across our markets, with two cryoSPHERE® probes to reduce freeze times and the most advanced, smallest profile AtriClip® device. We also remain focused on improving the efficiency of our business.”

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Revenue for the second quarter 2024 was $116.3 million, an increase of 15.2% over second quarter 2023 revenue (15.4% on a constant currency basis), reflecting continued adoption of our products by physicians globally and an acceleration in U.S. pain management and international franchises, as well as U.S. open appendage management which outpaced overall growth. On a sequential basis, worldwide revenue for the second quarter 2024 increased approximately 7% from the first quarter.

U.S. revenue was $95.5 million, an increase of $10.6 million or 12.5%, compared to the second quarter 2023. U.S. revenue growth was driven by sales across key product lines, highlighted by cryoSPHERE® probes for post-operative pain management, the AtriClip® Flex·V® device in appendage management, and the ENCOMPASS® clamp in open ablation. International revenue increased $4.7 million or 29.4% (30.4% on a constant currency basis) to $20.7 million, realizing significant growth across all franchises and most major geographic regions.

Gross profit for the second quarter 2024 was $86.8 million compared to $77.1 million for the second quarter 2023. Gross margin was 74.7% for the second quarter 2024, a decrease of 168 basis points from the second quarter 2023, reflecting less favorable geographic and product mix, as well as increased product costs compared to the prior year. Loss from operations for the second quarter 2024 was $7.2 million, compared to $4.1 million for the second quarter 2023. Basic and diluted net loss per share was $0.17 for the second quarter 2024, compared to $0.11 for the second quarter 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter 2024 is $7.8 million, a decrease of $0.2 million from second quarter of 2023. Adjusted loss per share for the second quarter 2024 was $0.17, compared to $0.12 for the second quarter 2023.

Constant currency revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted loss per share are non-GAAP financial measures. We discuss these non-GAAP financial measures and provide reconciliations to GAAP measures later in this release.

2024 Financial Guidance

AtriCure now expects full year 2024 revenue of approximately $456 million to $461 million, reflecting growth of approximately 15% at the midpoint of the range. Management continues to expect full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $26 million to $29 million, with improvements annually thereafter. Projected full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA represents a 34% to 49% increase over full year 2023. Full year 2024 adjusted loss per share is expected to be in the range of $0.74 to $0.82.

Conference Call

AtriCure will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 to discuss second quarter 2024 financial results. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors page of AtriCure’s corporate website at https://ir.atricure.com/events-and-presentations/events. Participants are encouraged to register more than 15 minutes before the webcast start time. A replay of the presentation will be available for 90 days following the presentation.

AboutAtriCure

AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 37 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic and thoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib, reduction of Afib related complications, and post-operative pain management. AtriCure’s Isolator® Synergy™ Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure’s AtriClip® Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure’s Hybrid AF™ Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure’s cryoICE cryoSPHERE® probes are cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @AtriCure.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements”– that is, statements related to future events that by their nature address matters that are uncertain. This press release also includes forward-looking projected financial information that is based on current estimates and forecasts. Actual results could differ materially. For details on the uncertainties that may cause our actual results to be materially different than those expressed in our forward-looking statements, visit http://www.atricure.com/forward-looking-statements as well as our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q which contain risk factors. Except where otherwise noted, the information contained in this release is as of July 30, 2024. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as may be required by law.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement AtriCure’s condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, AtriCure provides certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release as supplemental financial metrics.

Revenue reported on a constant currency basis is a non-GAAP measure, calculated by applying previous period foreign currency exchange rates to each of the comparable periods. Management analyzes revenue on a constant currency basis to better measure the comparability of results between periods. Because changes in foreign currency exchange rates have a non-operating impact on revenue, the Company believes that evaluating growth in revenue on a constant currency basis provides an additional and meaningful assessment of revenue to both management and investors.

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income (loss) before other income/expense (including interest), income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, share-based compensation expense, acquisition costs, legal settlement costs, impairment of intangible assets and change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities. Management believes in order to properly understand short-term and long-term financial trends, investors may wish to consider the impact of these excluded items in addition to GAAP measures. The excluded items vary in frequency and/or impact on our continuing results of operations and management believes that the excluded items are typically not reflective of our ongoing core business operations and financial condition. Further, management uses adjusted EBITDA for both strategic and annual operating planning. A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA reported in this release to the most comparable GAAP measure for the respective periods appears in the table captioned “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Income (Adjusted EBITDA)” later in this release.

Adjusted loss per share is a non-GAAP measure which calculates the net loss per share before non-cash adjustments in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, impairment of intangible assets, debt extinguishment and legal settlements. A reconciliation of adjusted loss per share reported in this release to the most comparable GAAP measure for the respective periods appears in the table captioned “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Loss Per Share” later in this release.

The non-GAAP financial measures used by AtriCure may not be the same or calculated in the same manner as those used and calculated by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for AtriCure’s financial results prepared and reported in accordance with GAAP. We urge investors to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financials measures included in this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

ATRICURE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

United States Revenue:

Open ablation

$

30,760

$

27,002

$

60,060

$

52,144

Minimally invasive ablation

11,828

11,370

24,146

21,007

Pain management

15,006

12,590

27,745

23,658

Total ablation

57,594

50,962

111,951

96,809

Appendage management

37,945

33,941

73,837

66,283

Total United States

95,539

84,903

185,788

163,092

International Revenue:

Open ablation

9,170

7,722

17,072

15,008

Minimally invasive ablation

1,764

1,375

3,878

3,242

Pain management

1,241

439

2,178

667

Total ablation

12,175

9,536

23,128

18,917

Appendage management

8,555

6,479

16,204

12,403

Total International

20,730

16,015

39,332

31,320

Total revenue

116,269

100,918

225,120

194,412

Cost of revenue

29,425

23,841

57,008

47,726

Gross profit

86,844

77,077

168,112

146,686

Operating expenses:

Research and development expenses

20,416

17,438

40,261

32,765

Selling, general and administrative expenses

73,596

63,783

145,936

123,847

Total operating expenses

94,012

81,221

186,197

156,612

Loss from operations

(7,168

)

(4,144

)

(18,085

)

(9,926

)

Other expense, net

(587

)

(881

)

(2,756

)

(1,497

)

Loss before income tax expense

(7,755

)

(5,025

)

(20,841

)

(11,423

)

Income tax expense

253

93

436

171

Net loss

$

(8,008

)

$

(5,118

)

$

(21,277

)

$

(11,594

)

Basic and diluted net loss per share

$

(0.17

)

$

(0.11

)

$

(0.45

)

$

(0.25

)

Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share:

Basic and diluted

46,909

46,266

46,814

46,187

ATRICURE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

June 30,
2024

December 31,
2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments

$

114,020

$

137,285

Accounts receivable, net

55,568

52,501

Inventories

73,654

67,897

Prepaid and other current assets

9,610

8,563

Total current assets

252,852

266,246

Property and equipment, net

42,175

42,435

Operating lease right-of-use assets

4,030

4,324

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

295,019

298,767

Other noncurrent assets

3,197

2,160

Total Assets

$

597,273

$

613,932

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

58,684

$

72,036

Current lease liabilities

2,541

2,533

Total current liabilities

61,225

74,569

Long-term debt

61,865

60,593

Finance and operating lease liabilities

10,910

11,368

Other noncurrent liabilities

1,188

1,234

Total Liabilities

135,188

147,764

Stockholders' Equity:

Common stock

49

48

Additional paid-in capital

840,939

824,170

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(569

)

(993

)

Accumulated deficit

(378,334

)

(357,057

)

Total Stockholders' Equity

462,085

466,168

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$

597,273

$

613,932

ATRICURE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP RESULTS TO NON-GAAP RESULTS

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Income (Adjusted EBITDA)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net loss, as reported

$

(8,008

)

$

(5,118

)

$

(21,277

)

$

(11,594

)

Income tax expense

253

93

436

171

Other expense, net

587

881

2,756

1,497

Depreciation and amortization expense

4,527

3,580

8,979

6,523

Share-based compensation expense

10,391

8,995

19,656

17,755

Gain from legal settlements

—

(412

)

—

(4,412

)

Non-GAAP adjusted income (adjusted EBITDA)

$

7,750

$

8,019

$

10,550

$

9,940

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Loss Per Share

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net loss, as reported

$

(8,008

)

$

(5,118

)

$

(21,277

)

$

(11,594

)

Loss on debt extinguishment

—

—

1,362

—

Gain from legal settlements

—

(412

)

—

(4,412

)

Non-GAAP adjusted net loss

$

(8,008

)

$

(5,530

)

$

(19,915

)

$

(16,006

)

Basic and diluted adjusted net loss per share

$

(0.17

)

$

(0.12

)

$

(0.43

)

$

(0.35

)

Weighted average shares used in computing adjusted net loss per share

Basic and diluted

46,909

46,266

46,814

46,187

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