Exhibit 99.1
ReShape Lifesciencs Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial and Operational Results
San Clemente, CA May 17, 2021 – ReShape Lifesciences Inc. (OTCQB: RSLS), a leading developer and distributor of minimally invasive medical devices to treat obesity and metabolic diseases, today reported its financial and operational results for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Recent Highlights and Accomplishments
| ● | Increased revenues by 15.5% compared to same period in 2020 |
| ● | Increased revenues by 4.6% compared to non COVID-19 pandemic affected same period in 2019 |
| ● | Continued to implement previously mentioned cost savings plan reducing operating expenses by $1.1 million |
| ● | Improved Non-GAAP loss by $1.6 million |
| ● | Obtained $15.0 million line of credit with instutional investor |
| ● | Received full forgiveness of $1.0 million on PPP loan |
“2021 has proven to be a transformational year for Reshape, as we continue on our pathway to becoming the premier physician led weight loss company,” said Bart Bandy, President, and Chief Executive Officer at ReShape Lifesciences. “Additionally, we are encouraged by the progress made over the course of the pandemic in driving our internal growth strategy through the expanded launch of Reshapecare, a reimbused telehealth service that supports practices and patients across the medical treatment continuum for weight loss. We have also strengthened our sustainability through the completed manufacturing transiton of the Lap-Band, which has driven increased revenues compared to the first quarters of 2020 and 2019. For the remainder of 2021, we plan to focus on patient direct marketing, adding more Lap-Band and Reshapecare accounts, and accelerating the development of internal technologies.”
First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021 increased by $0.4 million, or 15.5%, to $3.2 million compared to $2.8 million in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $0.6 million in US sales, partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in international sales resulting from several regions heavily effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. When comparing revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021, to the same period in 2019, which had no effect from the COVID-19 pandemic, revenue increased 4.6%.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2021 was $2.3 million compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Sales and marketing expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2021 were $1.3 million compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
General and administrative expenses were $2.7 million for the first quarter of 2021 compared to $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Research and development expenses were $0.6 million for the first quarter of 2021 compared to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.