Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ekso Bionics Reports Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results
RICHMOND, Calif., November 10, 2014 – Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:EKSO), a robotic exoskeleton company, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, as well as recent highlights.
"I am pleased to share that we have now hit the milestones that we established at the beginning of the year," stated Nathan Harding, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder. "While still very early in our efforts to create a new industry, we see an uptick in Ekso GT shipments, an acceleration of steps taken and growing third party validation of the benefits for robotic neuro-rehabilitation, specifically Ekso Bionics robotic exoskeletons. On the able–bodied front, we see growing possibilities for the development of commercially-viable applications for the government and private sector."
THIRD Quarter and Recent HighlightS
| · | We shipped 18 Ekso GT's in Q3 2014 for a total of 46 units YTD, representing a 250% increase over the first nine months of 2013.This brings the total of Ekso units shipped to over 95 units at 72 centers in 17 countries. |
| · | Utilization continues to grow with over 13,800,000 steps taken since the sales of our first unit in February 2012. |
| · | SoldierSocks (www.soldiersocks.org) has established a pledge goal to purchase 80 Ekso units within the next three years; this comes after the recent fulfillment of their original 10-unit pledge, to place Ekso GT with the VA and, eventually, with Veterans. |
| · | Our customers have now presented ten separate clinical studies, including a peer reviewed study that favorably compared Ekso GT to other exoskeletons. |
| · | Our Ekso Labs continues to secure exoskeleton related development opportunities. Specifically, we: |
| § | were selected by Boston Dynamics, a subsidiary of Google, to execute a DARPA project to develop an under-suit exoskeleton that is form-fitting to the user |
| § | signed a license agreement with Ottobock, the global leader in and innovator of prosthetics, under which we licensed two of our patents to Ottobock for use in their advanced prosthetics systems |
| § | secured our first NIH grant, for the development of pediatric exoskeletons, in collaboration with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital |
| § | generated revenues of over $1.8 million in engineering service revenue year to date, a 33% increase over the first nine months of 2013 |
THIRD Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Revenue and Cost of Revenue
Total revenue was $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $0.8 million during the same period of 2013. Medical device revenue was $0.8 million for the period ended September 30, 2014 compared to $0.4 million during the same period of 2013. The increase of $0.4 million in medical device revenue resulted from a more than doubling of the number of medical device sales being amortized to revenue compared to the same period in the prior year. Engineering services revenue was $0.8 million for the period ended September 30, 2014 compared to $0.4 million during the same period of 2013. The increase of approximately $0.4 million in engineering services revenue was due primarily due to $0.5 million of development services earned in the period compared to the prior year, offset by $0.1 million decrease in government agency revenue.
Medical device cost of revenue increased to $0.6 million from $0.2 million due to an increase in recognized cost of revenue related to the increase in medical device sales being amortized to revenue as noted above. Engineering services cost of revenue increased to $0.5 million from $0.3 million due to higher labor and materials costs related to the current federal agency contract which was substantially completed during the current period.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2014 were $4.2 million compared to $2.0 million during the same period of 2013, an increase of 113%. This increase was largely driven by an increase of $0.9 million of labor related costs as the prior year period reflects a smaller workforce than the current period. In addition, operating expenses increased by approximately $0.4 million to due higher professional services fees primarily related to public company requirements and investor relations expenses.
Non-Operating Income (Expense)
Non-operating income was $15.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to a loss of $0.2 million in the same period in 2013. The increase was attributable to recognizing a $15.8 million non-cash gain this period related to the issuance of warrants in a private placement financing in the first quarter of 2014 that are classified as liabilities. The amount recorded is a non-cash item as the Company is not required to expend any cash to settle the warrant liability. For each reporting period, the Company is required to adjust the fair value of the warrants to reflect fluctuations to the price of our common stock, with the resulting change affecting the warrant liability
Net Income (Loss) and Earnings (Loss) per Share
Basic net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period.
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was $12.0 million, or $0.15 per basic share, including the $15.8 million change in the warrant liability, compared to a net loss of $1.9 million, or ($0.09) per basic and diluted share for the same period of 2013.
Diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated by adjusting the numerator and denominator of the basic net income (loss) per share to gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares. The potentially dilutive securities include stock options and warrants. Diluted net income (loss) per share also gives effect to potential adjustments to the numerator for changes resulting from the revaluation of warrants to fair value for the period, even if the Company is in a net loss position, if the effect would result in more dilution.
Diluted net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2014 included net income of $12.0 million minus the $15.8 million change in the fair value of warrants, for a net loss of $3.7 million, or ($0.04) per diluted share.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company ended the third quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $7.2 million. The cash used in operating activities was $12.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $6.8 million for the same period in 2013. Net cash provided by financing activities was $19.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $5.3 million for the same period in 2013. The Company believes its cash resources as of September 30, 2104 were sufficient to fund its current business plan, support operations, fund research and development and meet current obligations into the second quarter of 2015
Conference call and webcast details
Ekso Bionics will hold a conference call and audio webcast to discuss financial results for its third quarter 2014 and provide a general business update on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 4:30pm ET.
Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 4:30pm ET
Listen via Internet: http://eksobionics.equisolvewebcast.com/q3-2014
Toll-free (US and Canada): 877-407-3036
International: 201-378-4919
A webcast replay will be available on the Ekso Bionics website for 30 days.
About Ekso Bionics
Since 2005, Ekso Bionics has been pioneering the field of robotic exoskeletons, or wearable robots, to augment human strength, endurance and mobility. The company’s first commercially available product, called the Ekso device, has helped thousands of people with paralysis take millions of steps not otherwise possible. By designing and creating some of the most forward-thinking and innovative solutions for people looking to augment human capabilities, Ekso Bionics is helping people rethink current physical limitations and achieve the remarkable.
Ekso Bionics is headquartered in Richmond, CA and is listed on the OTC QB under the symbol EKSO. To learn more about Ekso Bionics please visit us at www.eksobionics.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/eksobionics
Twitter: @eksobionics
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/EksoBionics/
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding (i) the plans and objectives of management for future operations, including plans or objectives relating to the design, development and commercialization of human exoskeletons, (ii) a projection of financial results, financial condition, capital expenditures, capital structure or other financial items, (iii) the Company's future financial performance and (iv) the assumptions underlying or relating to any statement described in points (i), (ii) or (iii) above. Such forward-looking statements are not meant to predict or guarantee actual results, performance, events or circumstances and may not be realized because they are based upon the Company's current projections, plans, objectives, beliefs, expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which the Company has no control over. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described by the forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties. Factors that may influence or contribute to the inaccuracy of the forward-looking statements or cause actual results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation, the Company's inability to obtain adequate financing to fund the Company's operations and necessary to develop or enhance our technology, the significant length of time and resources associated with the development of the Company's products, the Company's failure to achieve broad market acceptance of the Company's products, the failure of our sales and marketing organization or partners to market our products effectively, adverse results in future clinical studies of the Company's medical device products, the failure to obtain or maintain patent protection for the Company's technology, failure to obtain or maintain regulatory approval to market the Company's medical devices, lack of product diversification, volatility in the price of the Company's raw materials, existing or increased competition, and the Company's failure to implement the Company's business plans or strategies. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the Company's filings with the SEC. To learn more about Ekso Bionics please visit us at www.eksobionics.com
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Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| September 30, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 7,176,268 | $ | 805,306 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 1,921,574 | 549,469 | ||||||
| Inventories, net | 864,397 | 725,096 | ||||||
| Note receivable from stockholder | — | 103,735 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 330,798 | 250,998 | ||||||
| Deferred cost of revenue, current | 1,369,087 | 768,599 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 11,662,124 | 3,203,203 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 1,957,324 | 1,575,286 | ||||||
| Deferred cost of revenue, non-current | 1,743,865 | 803,298 | ||||||
| Other assets | 54,764 | 1,002,150 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 15,418,077 | $ | 6,583,937 | ||||
| Liabilities, Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Notes payable, current | $ | 40,743 | $ | 1,638,505 | ||||
| Convertible debt | — | 5,062,417 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 1,077,073 | 1,498,680 | ||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 1,321,960 | 1,430,799 | ||||||
| Customer deposits, advances and deferred revenues, current | 3,454,906 | 2,419,226 | ||||||
| Liability due to early stock option exercise | 1,323 | 5,293 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 5,896,005 | 12,054,920 | ||||||
| Customer deposits, advances and deferred revenues, non-current | 3,439,610 | 2,209,111 | ||||||
| Notes payable, non-current | 88,401 | 866,950 | ||||||
| Warrant liability | 11,819,450 | 377,747 | ||||||
| Deferred rent | 96,553 | 123,709 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 21,340,019 | 15,632,437 | ||||||
| Convertible preferred stock | — | 27,324,208 | ||||||
| Stockholders' deficit: | ||||||||
| Common stock | 78,584 | 21,114 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 45,645,109 | 1,637,797 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (51,645,635 | ) | (38,031,619 | |||||
| Total stockholders' deficit | (5,921,942 | ) | (36,372,708 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock and stockholders' deficit | $ | 15,418,077 | $ | 6,583,937 | ||||
Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Medical devices | $ | 788,299 | $ | 416,682 | $ | 2,005,592 | $ | 1,138,995 | ||||||||
| Engineering services | 799,884 | 417,082 | 1,841,355 | 1,375,010 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 1,588,183 | 833,764 | 3,846,947 | 2,514,005 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of medical devices | 578,737 | 245,575 | 1,410,285 | 775,007 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of engineering services | 529,657 | 287,468 | 1,431,802 | 1,018,801 | ||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 1,108,394 | 533,043 | 2,842,087 | 1,793,808 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 479,789 | 300,721 | 1,004,860 | 720,197 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 1,641,280 | 767,316 | 5,021,668 | 3,238,834 | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | 1,096,380 | 453,168 | 2,563,806 | 2,164,840 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 1,473,951 | 752,215 | 5,354,009 | 2,854,332 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 4,211,611 | 1,972,699 | 12,939,483 | 8,258,006 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (3,731,822 | ) | (1,671,978 | ) | (11,934,623 | ) | (7,537,809 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (2,399 | ) | (170,106 | ) | (432,780 | ) | (1,482,950 | ) | ||||||||
| Gain (loss) on warrant liability | 15,773,100 | (33,063 | ) | (1,205,900 | ) | (33,063 | ) | |||||||||
| Interest income | 1,021 | 1,184 | 3,897 | 4,003 | ||||||||||||
| Other expense, net | (15,539 | ) | (19,961 | ) | (44,610 | ) | (40,815 | ) | ||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | 15,756,183 | (221,946 | ) | (1,679,393 | ) | (1,552,825 | ) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 12,024,361 | $ | (1,893,924 | ) | $ | (13,614,016 | ) | $ | (9,090,634 | ) | |||||
| Basic net income (loss) per share | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.43 | ) | |||||
| Weighted-average shares used in computing basic per share amounts | 78,513,144 | 21,085,283 | 74,943,169 | 20,937,488 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) per share | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.43 | ) | ||||
| Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted per share amounts | 83,336,371 | 21,085,283 | 74,943,169 | 20,937,488 | ||||||||||||
Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | |||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (12,295,164 | ) | $ | (6,761,753 | ) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (813,702 | ) | (49,627 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 19,479,828 | 5,299,816 | ||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | 6,370,962 | (1,511,564 | ) | |||||
| Cash at beginning of the period | 805,306 | 1,738,662 | ||||||
| Cash at end of the period | $ | 7,176,268 | $ | 227,098 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow activities: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 136,085 | $ | 306,792 | ||||
| Cash paid for taxes | $ | 1,698 | $ | 13,903 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities: | ||||||||
| Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock | $ | 27,324,208 | $ | 6,285,033 | ||||