News Release Details

Second Quarter Revenue Increased 7 Percent to $28.2 Million

Mass Cytometry Revenue Growth of 28 Percent in Second Quarter

Expansion of Mass Cytometry Products with New Metal Markers and Imaging Mass Cytometry Panel Kits, Advanced CyTOF Software

Introduction of Nanoscale Automated RNA-Seq NGS Library Prep Solution

Original press release issued August 1, 2019 has been replaced with this version to correct a typographical error.  Specifically, in the section entitled “Third Quarter 2019 Guidance,” the non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures were reversed in the original.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Financial Highlights

Second Quarter 2019

• Total revenue increased 7 percent to $28.2 million from $26.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, with mass cytometry revenue growth of 28 percent compared to the year ago period.
• GAAP net loss was $13.8 million, compared with a GAAP net loss of $16.2 million for the second quarter of 2018.
• Non-GAAP net loss was $7.1 million, compared with a $6.8 million non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2018.

“Mass cytometry delivered strong, double-digit performance with market expansion in instrument and consumables sales, offsetting declines in microfluidics. We executed on our innovation roadmap with the introduction of new metals and improved software for mass cytometry, pre-designed Imaging Mass Cytometry™ panels with pathologist-verified antibodies, and new oncology microfluidics assays. Furthermore, today we announced an exciting new microfluidics product that we plan to release in the third quarter: an automated RNA-seq library prep workflow,” said Chris Linthwaite, President and CEO.

“Driving growth through innovation along with disciplined management remains our focus,” added Linthwaite. “In addition to the new product introductions this quarter, we strengthened our Americas commercial team and hired a Chief Science Officer to lead our scientific initiatives. We are executing on a long-term multi-omics strategy to drive new insights in health and disease, identify meaningful biomarkers and accelerate therapeutic development.”

A full reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures can be found in the tables of this news release.

Second Quarter 2019 Results

Revenue by category:
Category	Revenue by Category	Year-over-Year Change		% of Total Revenue
Instruments	$12.2 million	17%		43%
Consumables	$11.0 million	(3%)		39%
Service	$5.0 million	7%		18%

Revenue by market:

• Mass cytometry revenue increased 28 percent to $17.5 million from $13.7 million in the prior year period. Mass cytometry product revenue increased 28 percent to $14.4 million from $11.3 million in the prior year due to higher sales of both instruments and consumables.

• Microfluidics revenue decreased 16 percent to $10.7 million from $12.8 million in the prior year period. Microfluidics product revenue decreased 16 percent to $8.9 million from $10.5 million in the prior year period due to lower sales of both instruments and consumables.

Total revenue by geographic area:
Geographic Area	Revenue by Geography	Year-over-Year Change		% of Total Revenue
Americas	$11.1 million	(11%)		39%
EMEA	$11.2 million	23%		40%
Asia Pacific	$5.9 million	22%		21%

Gross margin:

GAAP gross margin was 54.5 percent in the second quarter of 2019 compared to 51.4 percent in the year ago period and 56.4 percent in the first quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP gross margin was 66.4 percent in the second quarter of 2019 compared to 64.8 percent in the year ago period and 67.7 percent in the first quarter of 2019. The year-over-year increase in gross margin was primarily due to higher plant utilization, offset by lower instrument pricing. Sequentially, decreases in gross margins were primarily due to product mix and instrument pricing, offset by higher plant utilization. In the case of GAAP margin, the year-over-year increase was coupled with fixed amortization over higher revenue while the sequential decrease in gross margin was coupled with fixed amortization over lower revenue.

Cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of June 30, 2019:

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments as of June 30, 2019, were $70.9 million. Cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of March 31, 2019, were $75.1 million.  

Operational and Business Progress

New Product Innovation:

• Announced introduction of an automated RNA-seq NGS (next-generation sequencing) library prep workflow for the Fluidigm^® Juno™ microfluidic system.
• Introducing 25 antibodies for Imaging Mass Cytometry, some supporting both formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded and frozen tissue samples.
• Announced three Imaging Mass Cytometry panel kits to accelerate immuno-oncology research.
• Launched advanced CyTOF^® Software that streamlines the selection and acquisition of multiple regions of interest from each slide with an enhanced user experience.
• Announced introduction of seven new metals, expanding highly multiplexed cell analysis using CyTOF technology.
• Launched two microfluidics assays–Advanta™ RNA Fusions and Advanta Solid Tumor NGS Library Prep Assays–to accelerate translational and clinical cancer research.

Key Employees:

• Andrew Quong, PhD, joined Fluidigm as Chief Science Officer to develop and integrate Fluidigm science and technology as it supports the advancement of knowledge in health and disease within the company’s broader business strategy.
• Jonathan Day joined Fluidigm as Vice President, Commercial Operations, Americas to drive market expansion of mass cytometry and new key accounts for microfluidics.

Publications:

• In total, there are now more than 850 publications for mass cytometry, including 34 for Imaging Mass Cytometry.

Third Quarter 2019 Guidance  

• Total revenue of $­­­­­27 million to $30 million.
• GAAP operating expenses of $30 million to $31 million.
• Non-GAAP operating expenses of $26 million to $27 million excluding stock-based compensation, and depreciation and amortization expenses of approximately $3.5 million and $1 million, respectively. 
• Total cash outflow of $7 million to $9 million.

Conference Call Information

Fluidigm will host a conference call today, August 1, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET to discuss second quarter 2019 financial results and operational progress. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (877) 556-5248 for domestic callers, or (720) 545-0029 for international callers. Please reference Conference ID 3399165. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online from the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at Events & Presentations. The link will not be active until 1:45 p.m. PT/4:45 p.m. ET on August 1, 2019.

After the live webcast, the call will be archived on Fluidigm’s Investor Relations page at investors.fluidigm.com. In addition, a telephone replay of the teleconference will be available approximately 90 minutes after the end of the call. The replay dial-in numbers are (855) 859-2056 for domestic callers and (404) 537-3406 for international callers. Please use the conference ID number: 3399165. The telephone replay will be available until August 8.

Statement Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

Fluidigm has presented certain financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP and also on a non-GAAP basis for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018, as well as projected for the third quarter of 2019. Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, taken in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, provide useful information for both management and investors by excluding certain non-cash and other expenses that are not indicative of the company’s core operating results. Management uses non-GAAP measures to compare the company’s performance relative to forecasts and strategic plans and to benchmark the company’s performance externally against competitors. Our estimates of forward-looking non-GAAP operating expenses exclude estimates for stock-based compensation expense and depreciation and amortization; loss on disposal of property and equipment; future changes relating to developed and acquired technologies; other intangible assets; and income taxes, among other items, certain of which are presented in the tables accompanying our earnings release. The time and amount of certain material items needed to estimate non-GAAP financial measures are inherently unpredictable or outside of our control. Material changes to any of these items could have a significant effect on guidance and future GAAP results. Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and should only be used to supplement an understanding of the company’s operating results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Fluidigm encourages investors to carefully consider its results under GAAP, as well as its supplemental non-GAAP information and the reconciliation between these presentations, to more fully understand its business. Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP operating results are presented in the accompanying tables of this release.

Use of Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others, statements regarding the planned introductions and releases of new products; long-term strategy and its expected impact on research and development revenue and market growth in 2019; and projected revenues, expenses, and cash flows for the third quarter of 2019. Forward‑looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from currently anticipated results, including but not limited to challenges inherent in developing, manufacturing, launching, marketing, and selling new products; risks relating to reliance on sales of capital equipment for a significant proportion of revenues in each quarter; potential product performance and quality issues; the possible loss of key employees, customers, or suppliers; intellectual property risks; competition; uncertainties in contractual relationships; risks relating to company research and development, sales, marketing, and distribution plans and capabilities; reductions in research and development spending or changes in budget priorities by customers; interruptions or delays in the supply of components or materials for, or manufacturing of, its products; seasonal variations in customer operations; unanticipated increases in costs or expenses; and risks associated with international operations. Information on these and additional risks and uncertainties and other information affecting Fluidigm's business and operating results are contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Fluidigm disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

About Fluidigm

Fluidigm (NASDAQ:FLDM) is an industry-leading biotechnology tools provider with a vision to improve life through comprehensive health insight. We focus on the most pressing needs in translational and clinical research, including cancer, immunology, and immunotherapy. Using proprietary CyTOF® and microfluidics technologies, we develop, manufacture, and market multi-omic solutions to drive meaningful insights in health and disease, identify biomarkers to inform decisions, and accelerate the development of more effective therapies. Our customers are leading academic, government, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and plant and animal research laboratories worldwide. Together with them, we strive to increase the quality of life for all. For more information, visit fluidigm.com.

Fluidigm, the Fluidigm logo, Advanta, CyTOF, Imaging Mass Cytometry, and Juno are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Fluidigm Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Fluidigm products are provided for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Contact:

Agnes Lee
Vice President, Investor Relations
Fluidigm Corporation
650 416 7423
agnes.lee@fluidigm.com

FLUIDIGM CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019				2018				2019				2018
Revenue:
Instruments	$	12,201			$	10,421			$	25,041			$	17,941
Consumables		11,034				11,356				23,021				24,313
Product revenue		23,235				21,777				48,062				42,254
Service revenue		4,961				4,651				10,245				9,422
Total revenue		28,196				26,428				58,307				51,676
Cost of revenue:
Cost of product revenue		11,100				11,160				22,489				21,382
Cost of service revenue		1,733				1,680				3,465				3,278
Total cost of revenue		12,833				12,840				25,954				24,660
Gross profit		15,363				13,588				32,353				27,016
Operating expenses:
Research and development		7,865				7,386				16,237				14,642
Selling, general and administrative		22,134				18,987				44,958				37,792
Total operating expenses		29,999				26,373				61,195				52,434
Loss from operations		(14,636	)			(12,785	)			(28,842	)			(25,418	)
Interest expense		(491	)			(3,916	)			(3,192	)			(5,805	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		-				-				(9,000	)			-
Other income, net		231				256				715				348
Loss before income taxes		(14,896	)			(16,445	)			(40,319	)			(30,875	)
Income tax benefit		1,143				204				1,101				1,387
Net loss	$	(13,753	)		$	(16,241	)		$	(39,218	)		$	(29,488	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$	(0.20	)		$	(0.42	)		$	(0.61	)		$	(0.76	)
Shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted		69,158				39,003				63,923				38,930

 

FLUIDIGM CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018 (1)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	24,046		$	95,401
Short-term investments		44,815			-
Accounts receivable, net		19,262			16,651
Inventories		14,269			13,003
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		4,387			2,051
Total current assets		106,779			127,106
Property and equipment, net		8,298			8,825
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		6,506			-
Other non-current assets		6,302			6,208
Developed technology, net		51,800			57,400
Goodwill		104,108			104,108
Total assets	$	283,793		$	303,647
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	8,075		$	4,027
Accrued compensation and related benefits		8,281			14,470
Operating lease liabilities, current		3,350			-
Other accrued liabilities		5,642			7,621
Deferred revenue, current portion		11,972			11,464
Total current liabilities		37,320			37,582
Convertible notes, net		49,833			172,058
Deferred tax liability, net		12,295			13,714
Operating lease liabilities, non-current		4,812			-
Other non-current liabilities		6,893			8,177
Total liabilities		111,153			231,531
Total stockholders' equity		172,640			72,116
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	283,793		$	303,647
(1) Derived from audited consolidated financial statements

 

FLUIDIGM CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019				2018
Operating activities
Net loss	$	(39,218	)		$	(29,488	)
Depreciation and amortization		2,351				2,932
Stock-based compensation expense		5,263				3,754
Amortization of developed technology		5,600				5,600
Amortization of debt discounts, premiums and issuance costs		2,037				3,083
Loss on extinguishment of debt		9,000				-
Loss on disposal of property and equipment		29				-
Other non-cash items		(88	)			(41	)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net		(10,117	)			(6,339	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(25,143	)			(20,499	)
Investing activities
Purchases of investments		(44,614	)			(1,451	)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments		-				5,541
Purchases of property and equipment		(685	)			(154	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(45,299	)			3,936
Financing activities
Payment of debt and equity issuance costs		(15	)			(2,638	)
Proceeds from employee equity programs, net		1,202				486
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		1,187				(2,152	)
Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents		(25	)			83
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(69,280	)			(18,632	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		95,401				58,056
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	26,121			$	39,424
Cash and cash equivalents	$	24,046			$	39,424
Restricted cash		2,075				-
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	26,121			$	39,424

 

FLUIDIGM CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP NET LOSS
		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
			2019				2018				2019				2018
Net loss (GAAP)		$	(13753	)		$	(16,241	)		$	(39,218	)		$	(29,488	)
Stock-based compensation expense			2,992				2,007				5,263				3,754
Amortization of developed technology  (a)			2,800				2,800				5,600				5,600
Depreciation and amortization			1,160				1,409				2,351				2,842
Interest expense (b)			491				3,916				3,192				5,805
Loss on disposal of property and equipment			(41	)			-				29				-
Loss on extinguishment of debt			-				-				9,000				-
Benefit from acquisition related income taxes (c)			(742	)			(711	)			(1,484	)			(1,627	)
Net loss (Non-GAAP)		$	(7,093	)		$	(6,820	)		$	(15,267	)		$	(13,114	)
Shares used in net loss per share calculation - basic and diluted (GAAP and Non-GAAP)			69,158				39,003				63,923				38,930
Net loss per share - basic and diluted (GAAP)		$	(0.20	)		$	(0.42	)		$	(0.61	)		$	(0.76	)
Net loss per share - basic and diluted (Non-GAAP)		$	(0.10	)		$	(0.17	)		$	(0.24	)		$	(0.34	)
ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN
		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2019				2018				2019				2018
Gross profit (GAAP)		$	15,363			$	13,588			$	32,353			$	27,016
Amortization of developed technology  (a)			2,800				2,800				5,600				5,600
Depreciation and amortization (d)			444				509				897				1,019
Stock-based compensation expense (d)			108				221				235				425
Gross profit (Non-GAAP)		$	18,715			$	17,118			$	39,085			$	34,060
Gross margin percentage (GAAP)			54.5	%			51.4	%			55.5	%			52.3	%
Gross margin percentage (Non-GAAP)			66.4	%			64.8	%			67.0	%			65.9	%
ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES
		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2019				2018				2019				2018
Operating expenses (GAAP)		$	29,999			$	26,373			$	61,195			$	52,434
Stock-based compensation expense (e)			(2,884	)			(1,786	)			(5,028	)			(3,329	)
Depreciation and amortization (e)			(716	)			(900	)			(1,454	)			(1,823	)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment (e)			41				-				(29	)			-
Operating expenses (Non-GAAP)		$	26,440			$	23,687			$	54,684			$	47,282
ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2019				2018				2019				2018
Loss from operations (GAAP)		$	(14,636	)		$	(12,785	)		$	(28,842	)		$	(25,418	)
Stock-based compensation expense			2,992				2,007				5,263				3,754
Amortization of developed technology  (a)			2,800				2,800				5,600				5,600
Depreciation and amortization (e)			1,160				1,409				2,351				2,842
Loss on disposal of property and equipment (e)			(41	)			-				29				-
Loss from operations (Non-GAAP)		$	(7,725	)		$	(6,569	)		$	(15,599	)		$	(13,222	)
(a) represents amortization of developed technology in connection with the DVS acquisition
(b) represents interest expense, primarily on convertible debt
(c) represents the tax impact on the purchase of intangible assets in connection with the DVS acquisition
(d) represents expense associated with cost of product revenue
(e) represents expense associated with research and development, selling, general and administrative activities

 

Source: Fluidigm Corporation