Operating expenses during the second quarter of 2023 were $20.1 million, a decrease of $2.0 million, or 9%, compared to $22.1 million in the second quarter of 2022.
Net loss for the second quarter of 2023 was $(4.9) million, or $(0.17) per share, as compared to the second quarter 2022 net loss of $(10.4) million, or $(0.39) per share. Net loss per share was based on 28,589,976 and 26,786,778 weighted-average common shares outstanding for the second quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively.
EBITDA for the second quarter of 2023 was $(3.3) million as compared to the second quarter of 2022 EBITDA of $(9.1) million. See the accompanying financial table that reconciles EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, to net loss.
Cash and cash equivalents were $45.9 million as of June 30, 2023. This compares to cash and cash equivalents of $70.3 million as of December 31, 2022, and $70.9 million as of June 30, 2022.
BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan Reduces Prior Number of Antidepressant Medication Attempts
BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan expanded transcranial magnetic stimulation (“TMS”) treatment access for depression patients, reducing antidepressant medication attempts from four to two. As the largest payer in the state with over 5.6 million covered lives, BCBS of Michigan’s policy update reflects the momentum in the industry to expand TMS therapy coverage.
Aetna to Allow Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners to Prescribe TMS
Aetna announced a healthcare policy update that improves access to NeuroStar. The update allows behavioral health nurse practitioners to order and conduct TMS treatment for patients with major depressive disorder and removes the four-month psychotherapy trial requirement before starting TMS treatment. This change aims to reduce access barriers and provide earlier mental health treatment for patients in need.
Received 510(k) Clearance for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (“OCD”) Motor Threshold (“MT”) Cap Technology
The Company received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) clearance for OCD MT cap technology. The OCD MT cap simplifies initial coil placement, shortening treatment time and reducing steps, while offering the same advantages as the current MDD MT cap, including compatibility with Fast MT™ for up to 40%-time savings. The OCD MT cap will be available nationwide in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Business Outlook
For the full year 2023, the Company now expects total revenue to be between $69.0 million and $73.0 million, increasing the bottom end of the range by $1.0 million.
For the full year 2023, the Company now expects total operating expenses to be between $82.0 million and $86.0 million, an improvement from prior guidance of $84.0 million to $88.0 million.
For the third quarter of 2023, the Company expects total revenue between $17.0 million and $18.0 million.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Neuronetics’ management team will host a conference call on August 8, 2023, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
The conference call will be broadcast live in listen-only mode via webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/papp9yri. To listen to the conference call on your telephone, participants may register for the call here. While it is not required, it is recommended you join 10 minutes prior to the event start.