TSO3 Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results
QUEBEC CITY and MYRTLE BEACH, SC, Aug. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - TSO(3) Inc. (TSX: TOS) ("TSO(3)" or the "Company"), an innovator in sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, reports financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.
2019 Second Quarter Financial Summary
-- Revenues equaled $0.7 million, as compared to $1.0 million in the first
quarter of 2019 and $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2018. TSO(3)
delivered four sterilizers and related accessories to end users in the
second quarter of 2019, along with $0.4 million of its proprietary
consumables.
-- Gross profit was $0.2 million, or 33% of revenues, as compared to $0.4
million, or 39% of revenues, in the first quarter of 2019 and $0.1
million, or 14% of revenues, in the second quarter of 2018.
-- Research and Development expenses were $0.8 million, as compared to $0.7
million in the first quarter of 2019 and $1.5 million in the year-ago
quarter.
-- Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses include marketing,
sales, service and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses were $2.4
million, as compared to $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2019 and
$2.5 million in the year-ago quarter.
-- Financial expense was $1.2 million, as compared to minimal financial
income in the second quarter of 2018. The Company recorded $0.7 million
of accrued interest expense and a non-cash loss of $0.5 million on the
revaluation of the derivative embedded within its outstanding
Convertible Note in the second quarter of 2019.
-- The Company's net loss was $(4.2) million or $(0.045) per share in the
second quarter of 2019, as compared to $(3.4) million or $(0.04) per
share in the first quarter of 2019 and $(4.0) million or $(0.04) per
share in the year-ago quarter.
-- The Company had $9.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $19.7
million of debt as of June 30, 2019. The Company's operations consumed
$2.0 million in cash in the second quarter of 2019.
Q2 2019 and Subsequent Commercial Activities
-- Sales: TSO(3) currently has 10 direct sales representatives in North
America. During the second quarter of 2019, the Company received
purchase orders or commitment indications for four STERIZONE(®) VP4
Sterilizers.
-- Backlog: At the end of the second quarter of 2019, the Company had a
backlog for future delivery of 27 sterilizers from customer purchase
orders or commitment indications.
-- Pipeline: As of August 1, 2019, the Company had an opportunity pipeline
of more than 500 sterilizers, approximately 200 of which are being
actively pursued over the remainder of 2019.
-- Installations: The Company installed four STERIZONE(® )VP4 Sterilizers
in the second quarter of 2019 and at the end of the quarter, 79
sterilizers were installed at end user locations.
-- Group Purchasing Organization ("GPO") Agreements: During the second
quarter, the Company announced that it had signed a preferred supplier
agreement with Capstone Health Alliance, a group purchasing alliance
representing close to 300 acute care facilities in 24 states across the
US. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company signed an
Innovative Technology contract with Vizient, Inc., the largest
member-driven health care performance improvement company in the US,
with more than 3,100 hospital and health system members. The award was
based on a recommendation from hospital experts who serve on one of
Vizient's member-led councils.
-- Service: The Company had annual service contracts with its customers for
24 sterilizers on June 30, 2019. These service contracts range from one
to three years in duration.
-- Inventory: The Company had 219 STERIZONE(® )VP4 Sterilizers in
inventory on June 30, 2019.
Definitive Arrangement Agreement and Going Concern
On August 12, 2019, TSO(3) entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") pursuant to which 9402-4874 Québec Inc., a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares (the "Shares") of the Company for CAD$0.43 in cash per Share, subject to adjustment in the event the transaction expenses are greater than currently anticipated. The Company does not currently expect any adjustment to be made to the purchase price and in the event such an adjustment would be required, that it would be minimal. See the associated press release here.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2019 have been prepared under the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern for the next twelve months. The Company's ability to continue its operations and to realize assets at their carrying values is dependent upon its ability to generate additional revenue from the sale of sterilizers and consumables, attain further operating efficiencies, obtain additional equity and/or debt financing, and/or reduce expenditures. While TSO(3) has been successful in the past in raising funds, there is material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt over the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2019 do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Based on the Company's expected rate of cash consumption, in the event the transaction under the Arrangement Agreement is not completed, the Company estimates it will need additional capital in the last quarter of 2019 and its prospects for obtaining that capital are uncertain. The Company may be able to raise either additional debt financing or additional equity financing; however, the Company can make no assurances that it will be able to raise the required additional capital on acceptable terms or at all. Under the terms and conditions of the agreements on the debt with its lenders, the Company is subject to certain covenants, including a minimum liquidity covenant of $5.0 million. As at June 30, 2019, these covenants were met by the Company. Unless the Company succeeds in raising additional capital or successfully increases cash generated from operations, it is anticipated that the Company will be unable to continue operations through the end of the last quarter of 2019 without violating this minimum cash requirement.
Summary of Results
Periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited, IFRS Basis, in thousands of US dollars, except per share
amounts)
Second quarter Six months
2019 2018 2019 2018
$
$
$
$
Revenues 748 373 1,708 628
Cost of sales 500 319 1,083 845
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Gross profit 248 54 625 (217)
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Expenses
Research and development 814 1,488 1,524 3,192
Selling, general and
administrative 2,423 2,523 5,005 5,074
Financial expenses
(income) 1,198 (12) 1,677 (26)
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Total Expenses 4,435 3,999 8,206 8,240
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Net loss before income
taxes (4,187) (3,945) (7,581) (8,457)
Income taxes 33 7 65 7
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Net loss and
comprehensive loss (4,220) (3,952) (7,646) (8,464)
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Weighted average number
of outstanding shares
(in thousands) 93,517 92,891 93,491 92,884
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Basic and diluted net
loss per share (0.045) (0.04) (0.08) (0.09)
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Basic and diluted net
comprehensive loss per
share (0.045) (0.04) (0.08) (0.09)
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited, IFRS Basis, in thousands of US dollars)
June 30,
December 31,
2019 2018
$
$
Current Assets
Cash and Cash
Equivalents 9,198 12,961
Accounts Receivable 563 1,591
Inventories 3,378 3,534
Current Tax Assets - 16
Prepaid Expenses 314 261
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13,453 18,363
Non-current Assets
Property, Plant and
Equipment 2,075 2,039
Intangible Assets 1,770 1,781
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3,845 3,820
17,298 22,183
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
and Accrued
Liabilities 1,774 1,858
Warranty Provision 291 273
Current Tax
Liabilities 49 -
Lease Liabilities 147 -
Deferred Revenues 210 103
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2,471 2,234
Non-current Liabilities
Deferred Tax
Liabilities 51 51
Lease Liabilities 205 -
Debt 18,181 16,711
Embedded Derivative 1,536 1,319
22,444 20,315
Equity
Share Capital 111,470 111,470
Reserve - Share-
based Compensation 9,172 8,540
Deficit (124,076) (116,430)
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss (1,712) (1,712)
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(5,146) 1,868
17,298 22,183
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
As of June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited, IFRS Basis, in thousands of US
dollars)
Six months
2019 2018
$
$
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss (7,646) (8,464)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization 596 607
Loss on disposal of property,
plant and equipment 7
Share-based Compensation 632 998
Capitalized interest on long
term debt 1,438
Loss (gain) on re-measurement
at fair-value on embedded
derivative 217
Investment income (82) (62)
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(4,838) (6,921)
Changes in non-cash operating
working capital items 1,073 (1,087)
Interest received 82 83
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Cash flows used by operating
activities (3,683) (7,925)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Disposal of investments - 5,126
Acquisition of property, plant
and equipment (8) (134)
Acquisition of intangible
assets (108) (80)
Proceed from disposal of
property, plant and equipment 4
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Cash flows (used) generated by
investing activities (112) 4,912
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Cash flows from financing activities
Financing fee 32
Options exercised - 25
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Cash flows generated by
financing activities 32 25
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Decrease in cash and cash
equivalents (3,763) (2,988)
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Cash and cash equivalents at
the beginning 12,961 8,044
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Cash and cash equivalents at
the end 9,198 5,056
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Second Quarter of 2019 Results Disclosure
The second quarter of 2019 Report is available on TSO(3)'s website at www.tso3.com and will shortly be available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
About the STERIZONE(®) VP4 Sterilizer
The STERIZONE VP4 Sterilizer is a low-temperature sterilization system that utilizes the dual sterilants of vaporized hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) and ozone (O(3)) to achieve terminal sterilization of heat and moisture-sensitive medical devices. Its single pre-programmed cycle can sterilize a large number and wide range of compatible devices, creating a cost-effective sterilization process with error-free cycle selection. The device's unique Dynamic Sterilant Delivery System(TM) automatically adjusts the quantity of injected sterilant based on the load composition, weight and temperature. This capability removes the guesswork and potential for human error, as there is no need to sort instruments and choose the appropriate cycles as with other machines.
The STERIZONE(®) VP4 Sterilizer is the only terminal sterilization method that is FDA cleared to sterilize long, multi-channel flexible endoscopes (with a maximum of four channels) of up to 3.5 meters in length - an industry first for any medical device sterilization process.
The STERIZONE(®) VP4 Sterilizer is also the only cleared low temperature sterilizer that can process a mixed load consisting of general instruments, single channel flexible endoscopes, and single or double channel rigid endoscopes in the same cycle with load weights of up to 75 lb. The ability to run mixed loads significantly reduces labor costs by minimizing the amount of instrument sorting required, while maximizing the device turns (more productivity from increased throughput capacity).
More information about the STERIZONE(®) VP4 Sterilizer is available through TSO(3)'s website, under the Products section at www.tso3.com.
About TSO(3)
Founded in 1998, TSO(3)'s activities encompass the sale, production, maintenance, research, development and licensing of sterilization processes, related consumable supplies and accessories for heat-sensitive medical devices. The Company designs products for sterile processing areas in the hospital environment that offer an advantageous replacement solution to other low temperature sterilization processes currently used in hospitals. TSO(3) also offers services related to the maintenance of sterilization equipment and compatibility testing of medical devices with such processes.
For more information about TSO(3), visit the Company's website at www.tso3.com.
The statements in this release and oral statements made by representatives of TSO(3) relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks, uncertainties and hypotheses, including, but not limited to, insufficient liquidity, completion of the transaction under the Arrangement Agreement, the ability of TSO(3) to obtain financing on favorable terms, the limited history of sales or distribution of the Company, the evolution in customer demand for the Company's products and services, the plans for sales and marketing including the fact that the Company's customers may not commit to any purchases, the ability of the Company to obtain the required regulatory clearances to market its products, general business and economic conditions, the condition of the financial markets and other risks and uncertainties. Although TSO(3) believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The complete versions of the cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements as well as a description of the relevant assumptions and risk factors likely to affect TSO(3)'s actual or projected results are included in the Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2018, which is available on the Company's website. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and TSO(3) does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless expressly required by applicable securities laws.
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