TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVADAQ Technologies Inc. ("NOVADAQ" or the “Company") (NASDAQ:NVDQ) (TSX:NDQ), the leading developer and provider of clinically relevant fluorescence imaging solutions for use in surgical and diagnostic procedures, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2016. Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in United States (“U.S.”) dollars.

For the three months ended September 30, 2016, NOVADAQ reported revenues of $22.2 million, an increase of 30% from $17.0 million in the third quarter of 2015.  Total direct sales increased by $4.5 million, or 32%, and total Partnered/International sales increased by $0.7 million, or 20%, compared to Q3-2015.

The following table sets out certain supplemental quarterly revenue and installed base metrics to assist investors in following the Company’s progress over time:

	Q3-2016				Q3-2015				Change
REVENUES (millions)
Recurring	$	8.6			$	6.1				+42	%
Capital		9.7				7.7				+25	%
Total Direct		18.3				13.8				+32	%
Partnered/International		3.9				3.2				+20	%
Total	$	22.2			$	17.0				+30	%
INSTALLED BASE
Direct Systems		875				647				+35	%
Recurring Revenue/Direct System	$	9,821			$	9,352				+5	%

The Company estimates that the number of procedures performed using SPY technology systems during the third quarter was approximately 14,100 representing an increase of 34% year-over-year and 6% sequentially over the previous quarter.

Third quarter gross profits rose to $15.9 million (72% margin) compared to gross profits of $12.6 million (74%) in the same period last year. 

Net loss for the third quarter of 2016 was $10.9 million, or $0.19 basic loss per share, compared with net loss of $3.7 million, or $0.07 basic loss per share, in Q3-2015.  The increase in net loss was primarily a result of an increase in operating expenses of $8.2 million and the non-cash warrant revaluation income of $2.3 million recognized in Q3-2015. Offsetting these amounts was an increase in gross profit of $3.3 million.

Third quarter 2016 operating burn (cash consumed by operating activities before changes in working capital) was $7.7 million compared to $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2015. The difference to operating burn was mainly driven by increased operating expenses associated with the continued build-out of NOVADAQ’s direct sales and marketing infrastructure. During Q3-2016, non-cash working capital increased by $1.5 million.

Cash and cash equivalents were $72.2 million at September 30, 2016, reflecting a decrease of $11.8 million compared to the cash position as at June 30, 2016.

“Since my appointment, I have refocused our efforts towards recurring revenue growth. I am pleased that our efforts have resulted in a forty two percent increase year over year,” commented Rick Mangat, NOVADAQ’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Recurring revenue growth will continue to be management’s primary objective as we build our business.”

Conference Call Details

NOVADAQ is pleased to invite all interested parties to participate in a conference call today, November 2, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, during which the results will be discussed.

Those wishing to access the live conference call by telephone should dial 1-866-320-0174 (within Canada and the United States) or 1-785-424-1631 (outside of Canada and the U.S.) several minutes prior to the beginning of the call.

A replay of the conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (within Canada and the United States) or 1-919-882-2331 (outside of Canada and the U.S.) and entering the conference identification number 10122 when prompted.

The call will also be archived for 90 days on the Company’s website at novadaq.com under the “Events” tab in the Investor’s section. A replay of the call will be available for download to a portable audio player or computer, as an MP3 or podcast file, at the same location on NOVADAQ’s website.

About NOVADAQ Technologies Inc.

NOVADAQ’s global mission is to enable physicians with point-of-care imaging solutions that provide real time clinically significant and actionable information to improve care quality and lower healthcare costs. Using NOVADAQ’s SPY fluorescence imaging technology, physicians can personalize therapy and achieve optimal results through the precise visualization of blood flow in vessels, micro-vessels, tissue perfusion and critical anatomical structures during the course of treatment. SPY technology enables the delivery of personalized therapies and the achievement of the optimal results for each individual patient. More than 225 peer-reviewed publications demonstrate that the use of SPY technology will reduce post-procedure complication rates and the cost of care for a broad variety of surgical treatments for cancer, cardiovascular diseases and other conditions, helping to ensure that patients benefit from the very best possible treatment and outcome.

SPY Imaging Systems are U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) cleared, Health Canada licensed, CE Marked and registered worldwide for use in multiple surgical specialties and medical applications. The endoscopic version of SPY technology, known as PINPOINT, combines the fluorescence imaging capabilities of SPY with the high definition visible light visualization to establish a new standard in the quality and performance of minimally invasive surgery. NOVADAQ’s LUNA System is used to visualize blood flow and tissue perfusion while treating patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease that impairs blood flow to the extremities and increases the risk for the development of complications such as acute and chronic non-healing wounds and limb loss. NOVADAQ is the exclusive worldwide distributor of LifeNet Health’s DermACELL acellular tissue products for wound and breast reconstruction surgery.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this press release may be considered forward-looking. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. All forward-looking statements are based on NOVADAQ’s current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to NOVADAQ and relate to, among other things, the Company’s strategy, strategic goals, research and development activities, research and clinical testing outcomes, taxes, capital expenditures, future operations, future financial position, future revenues/results, projected costs, prospects and plans and objectives of management.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified by NOVADAQ in its public securities filings available at www.sec.gov and www.sedar.com, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. NOVADAQ disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

NOVADAQ, SPY, PINPOINT, LUNA and the illumination square design are registered trademarks of Novadaq Technologies Inc. LifeNet Health and DermACELL are registered trademarks of LifeNet Health.   

Novadaq Technologies Inc.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Unaudited)
(expressed in U.S. dollars, except common shares outstanding)

				As at  September 30, 2016				As at  December 31, 2015
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents			$		72,242,278		$		106,790,202
Accounts receivable					27,147,891				21,767,746
Prepaid expenses and other assets					5,349,777				3,362,854
Inventories					9,841,011				10,680,885
					114,580,957				142,601,687
Non-current assets
Property and equipment, net					18,276,931				14,830,114
Intangible assets, net					17,270,487				18,539,790
Total Assets			$		150,128,375		$		175,971,591
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			$		14,705,029		$		12,145,572
Provisions					527,703				454,579
Deferred revenue					1,834,348				1,124,808
Income taxes payable					-				12,500
Distribution rights payable					250,000				250,000
Other liabilities					871,915				-
					18,188,995				13,987,459
Non-current liabilities
Deferred revenue					757,143				849,299
Distribution rights payable					1,557,098				1,735,012
Shareholder warrants					-				16,437,795
Total Liabilities			$		20,503,236		$		33,009,565
Shareholders' Equity
Share capital			$		337,954,002		$		322,687,011
Contributed surplus					22,207,281				16,400,830
Deficit					(230,536,144	)			(196,125,815	)
Total Shareholders' Equity			$		129,625,139		$		142,962,026
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity			$		150,128,375		$		175,971,591
Total number of common shares outstanding					57,440,151				56,253,327

Novadaq Technologies Inc.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)
(expressed in U.S. dollars)

				For the three months ended										For the nine months ended
				September 30, 2016					September 30, 2015					September 30, 2016					September 30, 2015
Product sales			$		20,736,079			$		16,290,455			$		56,563,992			$		41,694,967
Royalty revenue					493,665					442,877					1,544,187					1,435,397
Service revenue					929,159					302,635					1,892,984					663,371
Total revenues					22,158,903					17,035,967					60,001,163					43,793,735
Cost of sales					6,267,329					4,476,721					16,980,917					13,077,456
Gross profit					15,891,574					12,559,246					43,020,246					30,716,279
Selling and distribution expenses					19,288,831					13,369,862					53,664,528					41,360,587
Research and development expenses					4,754,669					3,981,417					12,643,600					12,732,661
Administrative expenses					2,782,479					1,318,839					12,600,519					6,464,054
Total operating expenses					26,825,979					18,670,118					78,908,647					60,557,302
Loss from operations					(10,934,405	)				(6,110,872	)				(35,888,401	)				(29,841,023	)
Finance costs					(24,028	)				(26,048	)				(72,086	)				(78,144	)
Finance income					69,688					55,935					236,701					165,622
Warrants revaluation adjustment					—					2,320,640					1,324,293					8,681,901
Loss before income taxes					(10,888,745	)				(3,760,345	)				(34,399,493	)				(21,071,644	)
Income tax recovery (expense)					(6,991	)				48,163					(10,836	)				48,163
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the period			$		(10,895,736	)		$		(3,712,182	)		$		(34,410,329	)		$		(21,023,481	)
Basic loss and comprehensive loss per share for the period			$		(0.19	)		$		(0.07	)		$		(0.60	)		$		(0.38	)
Diluted loss and comprehensive loss per share for the period			$		(0.19	)		$		(0.11	)		$		(0.61	)		$		(0.52	)

Novadaq Technologies Inc.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)
(expressed in U.S. dollars)

						For the three months ended										For the nine months ended
						September 30, 2016					September 30, 2015					September 30, 2016					September 30, 2015
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the period					$		(10,895,736	)		$		(3,712,182	)		$		(34,410,329	)		$		(21,023,481	)
Items not affecting cash
Depreciation of property and equipment							1,710,285					1,332,001					4,417,244					3,829,545
Amortization of intangible assets							396,499					423,199					1,269,303					1,286,926
Stock-based compensation							1,114,908					707,335					6,752,943					3,973,123
Imputed interest on distribution rights payable							24,028					26,048					72,086					78,144
Shareholder warrants revaluation adjustment							—					(2,320,640	)				(1,324,293	)				(8,681,901	)
							(7,650,016	)				(3,544,239	)				(23,223,046	)				(20,537,644	)
Changes in non-cash working capital
Increase in accounts receivable							(3,425,514	)				(3,443,309	)				(5,380,145	)				(5,232,488	)
Decrease (increase) in inventories							1,298,580					(1,543,051	)				839,874					(2,597,980	)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and provisions							573,411					2,340,826					2,617,248					7,861,884
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable							—					29,341					(12,500	)				29,341
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets							(192,288	)				305,109					(1,986,923	)				(2,215,278	)
Increase in deferred revenue							213,464					326,854					709,540					589,200
Net change in non-cash working capital balances related to operations							(1,532,347	)				(1,984,230	)				(3,212,906	)				(1,565,321	)
Increase (decrease) in non-current deferred revenue							(87,800	)				(138,232	)				(92,156	)				83,083
Cash used in operating activities							(9,270,163	)				(5,666,701	)				(26,528,108	)				(22,019,882	)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Addition of property and equipment							(4,031,014	)				(2,728,119	)				(10,719,475	)				(5,563,740	)
Disposal of property and equipment							1,482,490					415,719					2,855,414					1,168,385
Cash used in investing activities							(2,548,524	)				(2,312,400	)				(7,864,061	)				(4,395,355	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from exercise of options							24,046					11,740					78,912					742,445
Proceeds from exercise of warrants							—					—					—					699,209
Payment of distribution rights payable							—					—					(250,000	)				—
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities							24,046					11,740					(171,088	)				1,441,654
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents							(11,794,641	)				(7,967,361	)				(34,563,257	)				(24,973,583	)
Net foreign exchange difference							2,261					(23,604	)				15,333					(51,863	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period							84,034,658					124,413,063					106,790,202					141,447,544
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period					$		72,242,278			$		116,422,098			$		72,242,278			$		116,422,098

 

For more information, please contact:
Roger Deck
Chief Financial Officer
1-905-629-3822 ext. 206
rdeck@novadaq.com