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“We believe T2 Biosystems has reached an inflection point, having achieved double digit sepsis product sales growth in the first quarter, made significant advances across the product pipeline that we anticipate will drive further growth in 2024, and transformed the Company’s balance sheet to better support the continued advancement of our corporate priorities,” stated John Sperzel, Chairman and CEO of T2 Biosystems. “Looking ahead, we plan to launch T2Lyme Panel and file the FDA submission for the T2Resistance Panel during the third quarter of 2024. We are extremely excited about the future of T2Biosystems and believe the Company is well positioned for growth.”
First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Sepsis product revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was $2.1 million, representing a 25% increase compared to the prior year period, led by T2Candida Panel sales and strong T2Resistance Panel sales internationally.
Cost of product revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was $4.2 million, a 5% increase compared to the prior year period driven by increased sales volume. Research and development expenses were $3.7 million, a 17% decrease compared to the prior year period, driven by decreased BARDA contract activities. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $6.7 million, an 8% decrease compared to the prior year period driven by decreased headcount.
Net loss for the first quarter of 2024 was $13.5 million, $2.66 per share, compared to a net loss of $18.0 million, or $131.77 per share, in the prior year period.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $6.2 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $15.7 million as of December 31, 2023. The Company raised $2.2 million in net proceeds through ATM sales in the first quarter of 2024. In the past 12 months the Company has reduced its total outstanding indebtedness from $50.5 million to $10.5 million as of May 6, 2024, a 79% reduction.
Reiterated 2024 Financial Outlook
The Company continues to expect full year 2024 total sepsis product revenue of $10.0 million to $11.0 million, representing growth of 49% to 64%, compared to $6.7 million in 2023. The Company’s 2024 revenue guidance consists entirely of sepsis product revenue and does not include potential sales of the T2Biothreat Panel or the T2Lyme Panel.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
The Company’s management team will host a conference call today, May 6, 2024, beginning at 4:30 pm ET. Investors interested in listening to the call may do so by dialing 888-506-0062 for domestic callers or 973-528-0011 for International callers and using conference ID 160751 approximately five minutes prior to the start time. 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 and antibiotic resistance genes, 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, the T2Bacteria® Panel, the T2Candida® Panel, the T2Resistance® Panel, and the T2Biothreat™ Panel, and are powered by the proprietary T2 Magnetic Resonance (T2MR®) technology. T2 Biosystems has an active pipeline of future products, including the U.S. T2Resistance Panel, the Candida auris test, and the T2Lyme™ Panel. For more information, please visit www.t2biosystems.com.