Gross Profit and Margin
Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $69 million, an increase of $2 million as compared to the prior year period. Gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 81.8%, compared to 81.9% in the prior year period. While third quarter 2024 gross margin was negatively impacted by the amortization of distribution rights stemming from the TELA Bio, Inc. and Regenity Biosciences agreements entered into during the first quarter of 2024, this impact was offset by favorable product mix and continued execution on improvements in manufacturing scale up, including reductions in scrap and improvements in yield.
Operating Expenses
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $54 million compared to $53 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in SG&A was driven by year-over-year increases in compensation related to higher salary and benefit costs from merit raises, promotions, as well as commissions driven by increases in sales volumes and proportionally higher sales through sales agents. Incremental spend from legal and regulatory disputes in the current period also contributed to the increase.
Research and development (“R&D”) expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $3 million compared to $3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. R&D spend in the quarter was driven, in part, by the randomized controlled trial for EPIEFFECT and ongoing investments in the development of future products in our pipeline.
Investigation, restatement and related expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $1 million compared to an immaterial benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The benefit in the third quarter 2023 resulted from various settlements, including those with former officers and other matters.
Net income from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $8 million compared to $9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $89 million of cash and cash equivalents compared to $82 million as of December 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, our cash position, net of debt on our balance sheet, was $70 million, representing a sequential increase of $20 million.
Financial Outlook
For 2024, MIMEDX expects net sales growth to be in the high single-digits as a percentage compared to 2023. 2024 Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be above 20% on a full year basis.