EXHIBIT 99.1
August 7, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WaferGen Bio-systems Reports Strong Revenue Growth for Q2 2014
Solid Execution Across SmartChip and Apollo Product Lines
FREMONT, Calif., August 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc. (OTCQB: WGBS) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014.
Key Highlights
· | Revenue for the second quarter of 2014 was $1.7 million, up 604% year over year. Product sales for the second quarter 2014 increased to $1.6 million, up 1227% versus the prior year period. |
· | Revenue for the second quarter of 2014, on a sequential basis, was 23% higher than the revenue for the first quarter of 2014 |
· | Net loss for the second quarter of 2014 was $2.0 million, compared to a net loss of $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2013 |
· | Cash balance at June 30, 2014 of $3.5 million |
Total revenue for the second quarter of 2014 was $1.7 million, up 604% from $246,000 in the second quarter of 2013. Revenue from Apollo Systems and SmartChip activity was up 20% and 25%, respectively, as compared to the first quarter 2014. Net loss for the second quarter of 2014 was $2.0 million, compared to a net loss of $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2014. The net loss reduction was primarily due to an increase in revenue of $1.5 million, resulting in an increase in gross profit of $806,000, and a $1.9 million improvement in other income and expenses, as a result of reduced interest expense and changes in derivative valuations. These improvements were partially offset by a $1.6 million increase in operating expenses.
“We had continued strong revenue performance in Q2 with Total Revenue and Product Revenue that were up over 600% and 1200%, respectively, year over year. On a sequential basis, Total Revenue increased 23% from Q1 as we continue to strengthen and build our commercial organization and gain continued market traction in both the SmartChip and Apollo businesses,” said Ivan Trifunovich, President and Chief Executive Officer of WaferGen. He added, “We see excellent appeal of our NGS products with our customers, and we are very pleased with the momentum in broadening our existing customer relationships and adding new customers. I am optimistic about our prospects for the second half of 2014 and beyond. ”
2014 Guidance
Our revenue guidance for the full year is in excess of $6 million for 2014, unchanged from our prior guidance. Our net cash use is expected to be $800,000-$900,000 per month.
Investor Conference Call
As previously announced, management will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, today at 5:00 pm ET, 2:00 pm PT. Interested parties may listen to the live broadcast by calling (877) 407-3982 for domestic participants and (201) 493-6780 for international participants.
A replay of the conference call will be available beginning August 7, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET and ending on August 21, 2014 by dialing (877) 870-5176 (U.S.) or (858) 384-5517 (international), Conference ID Number: 13588288.
About WaferGen
WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc. is an innovative life science company that offers innovative genomic solutions for clinical testing and research. The SmartChip MyDesignTM Real-Time PCR System is a high-throughput genetic analysis platform for profiling and validating molecular biomarkers via microRNA and mRNA gene expression profiling, as well as single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping. The SmartChip TETM System is a novel product offering for target enrichment geared towards clinical Next-Gen sequencing (NGS). The Company now also offers the Apollo 324TM product line used in library preparation for NGS. These three complementary technologies offer a powerful set of tools enabling more accurate, faster and cheaper genetic analysis based on Next-Gen Sequencing and Real-Time PCR.
For additional information, please see http://www.wafergen.com
Forward Looking Statements
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Investor Contacts:
ICR, Inc.
Bob Yedid
bob.yedid@icrinc.com
646-277-1250
Proactive Capital
Jeff Ramson
jramson@proactivecrg.com
646-863-6893
WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc.
Ivan Trifunovich
Ivan.trifunovich@wafergen.com
(510) 651-4450
WAFERGEN BIO-SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
Revenue: | ||||||||||||||||
Product | $ | 1,608,908 | $ | 121,248 | $ | 2,889,421 | $ | 216,402 | ||||||||
License and royalty | 125,000 | 125,000 | 250,000 | 208,333 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue | 1,733,908 | 246,248 | 3,139,421 | 424,735 | ||||||||||||
Cost of product revenue | 758,408 | 76,780 | 1,364,981 | 142,368 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 975,500 | 169,468 | 1,774,440 | 282,367 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 1,254,200 | 609,296 | 2,526,989 | 951,927 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 1,472,886 | 1,263,267 | 2,839,883 | 2,665,347 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 1,289,508 | 564,770 | 2,101,043 | 1,225,418 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,016,594 | 2,437,333 | 7,467,915 | 4,842,692 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (3,041,094 | ) | (2,267,865 | ) | (5,693,475 | ) | (4,560,325 | ) | ||||||||
Other income and (expenses): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 19 | 892 | 27 | 2,087 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (109,155 | ) | (1,092,091 | ) | (212,482 | ) | (1,972,629 | ) | ||||||||
Gain (loss) on revaluation of derivative liabilities, net | 1,158,240 | 115,237 | 1,374,196 | (478,480 | ) | |||||||||||
Miscellaneous income (expense) | (1,422 | ) | 79,621 | (4,193 | ) | 67,343 | ||||||||||
Total other income and (expenses) | 1,047,682 | (896,341 | ) | 1,157,548 | (2,381,679 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss before provision for income taxes | (1,993,412 | ) | (3,164,206 | ) | (4,535,927 | ) | (6,942,004 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes | — | (1,051 | ) | 3,100 | 2,661 | |||||||||||
Net loss | (1,993,412 | ) | (3,163,155 | ) | (4,539,027 | ) | (6,944,665 | ) | ||||||||
Accretion on Series A and B convertible preference shares of subsidiary associated with premium | — | (2,489,899 | ) | — | (2,489,899 | ) | ||||||||||
Series A-1 preferred dividend | — | (209,268 | ) | — | (415,952 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (1,993,412 | ) | $ | (5,862,322 | ) | $ | (4,539,027 | ) | $ | (9,850,516 | ) | ||||
Net loss per share – basic and diluted | $ | (2.16 | ) | $ | (139.79 | ) | $ | (4.95 | ) | $ | (234.89 | ) | ||||
Shares used to compute net loss per share – basic and diluted | 921,762 | 41,937 | 916,588 | 41,937 | ||||||||||||
WAFERGEN BIO-SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
June 30, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | |||||||
Assets | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,521,549 | $ | 10,708,646 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 1,622,301 | 367,266 | ||||||
Inventories | 839,808 | 292,650 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 417,033 | 350,540 | ||||||
Total current assets | 6,400,691 | 11,719,102 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 368,488 | 269,618 | ||||||
Goodwill | 990,000 | — | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 1,611,000 | — | ||||||
Other assets | 42,209 | 42,209 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 9,412,388 | $ | 12,030,929 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 1,798,746 | $ | 980,887 | ||||
Accrued payroll and related costs | 467,527 | 289,053 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 793,392 | 1,143,335 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 3,059,665 | 2,413,275 | ||||||
Long-term debt, net of discount | 2,996,424 | 1,683,942 | ||||||
Derivative liabilities | 952,172 | 9,147,507 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 576,276 | — | ||||||
Total liabilities | 7,584,537 | 13,244,724 | ||||||
Stockholders’ equity (deficit): | ||||||||
Preferred Stock | 13,252,070 | 13,595,662 | ||||||
Common Stock | 73,952,977 | 66,028,712 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (85,377,196 | ) | (80,838,169 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | 1,827,851 | (1,213,795 | ) | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) | $ | 9,412,388 | $ | 12,030,929 |