Net sales for the miraDry segment totaled $9.3 million in the second quarter 2019, a 15% increase compared to $8.1 million for the same period 2018. miraDry sales growth was driven by an increase in sales of consoles and consumables globally, with a particularly strong U.S. performance.
Gross profit for the second quarter 2019 was $12.7 million, or 61.9% of sales, compared to gross profit of $10.9 million, or 62.1% of sales, for the same period 2018.
Operating expenses for the second quarter 2019 were $49.7 million, compared to $27.8 million of expenses for the same period 2018. Excluding a $12.7 millionnon-cash impairment of certain goodwill and intangibles related to miraDry, operating expenses increased $9.2 million, primarily driven by increased investments in sales and marketing.
Net loss for the second quarter 2019 was ($37.7) million, or ($1.10) per share, compared to a net loss of ($18.0) million, or ($0.73) per share, for the same period 2018.
On anon-GAAP basis, the Company reported a second quarter 2019 adjusted EBITDA loss of ($20.4) million compared to a loss of ($11.8) million for the same period 2018.
Net cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2019 were $146 million, compared to $62 million as of March 31, 2019.
2019 Net Sales Outlook
For 2019, the Company reiterates its outlook for net sales in the range of $79 million to $83 million, representing growth of 16% to 22% year over year, compared to net sales of $68 million in 2018.
2019 segment net sales outlook:
| • | | Breast Products net sales of $44 to $46 million |
| • | | miraDry net sales of $35 to $37 million |
Conference Call
Sientra will hold a conference call today, August 8, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss second quarter results.
Thedial-in numbers are844-464-3933 for domestic callers and765-507-2612 for international callers. The conference ID is 8084147. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.sientra.com.
A replay of the call will be available starting on August 8, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. ET through August 15, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. ET. To access the replay, dial855-859-2056 for domestic callers and404-537-3406 for international callers and use the replay conference ID 8084147. The webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website following the completion of the call.