Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $12.1 million or a loss of $0.07 per share, compared to a net loss of $9.9 million, or a loss of $0.07 per share, in the prior year period.
Full Year 2021 Financial Results
Total revenue for 2021 was $28.1 million, an increase of 55%, compared to the prior year, driven by increased sepsis test panel sales and BARDA contract activities offset by decreased Covid-19 test panel sales. Product revenue for 2021 was $16.7 million, an increase of 43% compared to the prior year, driven by increased test panel sales. Research and contribution revenue for 2021 was $11.4 million, an increase of 77% compared to the prior year.
Operating expenses for 2021 were $50.3 million, an increase of $12.1 million compared to the prior year driven by increased BARDA contract research and development activity, increased commercial and medical affairs headcount.
Net loss for 2021 was $49.2 million, or a loss of $0.31 per share, compared to a net loss of $46.8 million, or a loss of $0.39 per share, in 2020.
Cash, equivalents, marketable securities and restricted cash were $33.8 million as of December 31, 2021.
2022 Financial Outlook
The Company expects full year 2022 total revenue of $28.0 to $31.0 million, including product revenue of $16.0 to $17.0 million and research and contribution revenue of $12.0 to $14.0 million. The Company expects to close 60 to 70 T2Dx Instrument contracts in 2022 and COVID-19 revenue to decrease from $9.5 to $3.5 million.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
T2’s management team will host a conference call today, February 17, 2022, beginning at 4:30pm ET. Investors interested in listening to the call may do so by dialing 877-407-9208 for domestic callers or 1-201-493-6784 for International callers. A live and recorded webcast of the call will be available on the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.t2biosystems.com.
About T2 Biosystems
T2 Biosystems, a leader in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens, is dedicated to improving patient care and reducing the cost of care by helping clinicians effectively treat patients faster than ever before. T2 Biosystems’ products include the T2Dx® Instrument, T2Candida® Panel, T2Bacteria® Panel, T2Resistance® Panel, and T2SARS-CoV-2™ Panel and are powered by the Company’s proprietary T2 Magnetic Resonance (T2MR®) technology. T2 Biosystems has an active pipeline of future products, including the T2Cauris™ Panel, T2Lyme™ Panel, as well as additional products for the detection of bacterial and fungal pathogens and associated antimicrobial resistance markers, and biothreat pathogens.
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