CEO Robert Spignesi Leads Rapid Micro Biosystems to Record Q3 Revenue Growth, Achieving 24% Year-Over-Year Increase
04 November 2024 | Monday | Company results
Company marks highest system placements since 2021, with seven Growth Direct® systems placed in Q3, including a multi-system order from a top 20 global pharma customer. Gross margins turned positive at 8%, representing a 35-point improvement; full-year revenue guidance reaffirmed at a minimum of $27 million.
CEO Robert Spignesi
Reports record third quarter 2024 revenue of $7.6 million, representing growth of 24%compared to the third quarter of 2023
Placed seven Growth Direct® systems in the third quarter of 2024, marking the highest number of system placements since the third quarter of 2021
Included a multi-system order at an additional site of an existing top 20 global pharma customer as part of their global Growth Direct system rollout
Achieved inflection in gross margins to positive 8%, representing a significant company milestone and a 35 percentage point improvement compared to the third quarter of 2023
Reaffirms full year 2024 total revenue guidance of at least $27.0 million, representing growth of at least 20% compared to the full year 2023
Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPID) (the “Company”), an innovative life sciences technology company providing mission critical automation solutions to facilitate the efficient manufacturing and fast, safe release of healthcare products, announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
"We are pleased to report record quarterly revenue, accelerating system placements and a positive inflection in our gross margins in the third quarter,” said Robert Spignesi, President and CEO. "The third quarter included a multi-system order from an existing top 20 pharma customer as they expand their Growth Direct footprint to new sites, and we remain actively engaged with several other customers planning global deployments of the Growth Direct system. We are excited about the continued momentum in the business, committed to consistent execution of our strategic priorities and confident in our path to enhancing shareholder value."
Third Quarter Financial Results
Total revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased 24% to $7.6 million compared to $6.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. The Company placed seven new Growth Direct® systems and completed the validation of four customer systems compared to five placements and four validations in the third quarter of 2023. Product revenue increased by 25% to $5.3 million, compared to $4.2 million in the third quarter of 2023. Service revenue increased by 21% to $2.3 million, compared to $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2023. Recurring revenue increased by 8% to $3.7 million, compared to $3.4 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Total cost of revenue was $7.0 million in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 10% compared to $7.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. Gross margin was positive $0.6 million, or positive 8%, compared to negative $1.6 million or negative 27% in the third quarter of 2023.
Total operating expenses were $12.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, essentially flat compared to the prior year. General and administrative expenses decreased by 9%, research and development expenses increased by 16%, and sales and marketing expenses decreased by 3% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Net loss for the third quarter of 2024 was $11.3 million, compared to $13.4 million in the third quarter of 2023. Net loss per share for the third quarter of 2024 was $0.26, compared to $0.31 in the third quarter of 2023.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were approximately $61 million, and the Company had no debt outstanding as of September 30, 2024.
2024 Outlook
The Company is reaffirming its full year 2024 total revenue guidance of at least $27.0 million, representing growth of at least 20% compared to full year 2023, and the placement of at least 20 systems.
RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue:
Product revenue
$
5,255
$
4,200
$
13,505
$
10,693
Service revenue
2,349
1,945
6,328
5,489
Total revenue
7,604
6,145
19,833
16,182
Costs and operating expenses:
Cost of product revenue
5,314
5,691
15,404
15,361
Cost of service revenue
1,668
2,085
5,519
6,134
Research and development
3,609
3,116
11,195
9,502
Sales and marketing
3,376
3,498
10,284
10,161
General and administrative
5,676
6,204
17,121
19,399
Total costs and operating expenses
19,643
20,594
59,523
60,557
Loss from operations
(12,039
)
(14,449
)
(39,690
)
(44,375
)
Other income (expense):
Interest income, net
768
1,093
2,589
3,169
Other expense, net
(39
)
(26
)
(91
)
(66
)
Total other income, net
729
1,067
2,498
3,103
Loss before income taxes
(11,310
)
(13,382
)
(37,192
)
(41,272
)
Income tax expense
13
10
31
23
Net loss
$
(11,323
)
$
(13,392
)
$
(37,223
)
$
(41,295
)
Net loss per share — basic and diluted
$
(0.26
)
$
(0.31
)
$
(0.86
)
$
(0.96
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic and diluted