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ReWalk(LFWD) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
LFWDReWalk(LFWD)2024-05-15 17:06

Financial Data and Key Metrics - Q1 2024 revenue was 5.3million,a3405.3 million, a 340% increase compared to Q1 2023 revenue of 1.2 million [3][15] - Revenue from ReWalk systems was 2.2millioninQ12024,up2.2 million in Q1 2024, up 1.3 million from Q1 2023, driven by Medicare approvals [15] - Revenue from AlterG was 2.8millioninQ12024,belowexpectationsduetointegrationandtrainingimpacts[44]GAAPgrossprofitwas2.8 million in Q1 2024, below expectations due to integration and training impacts [44] - GAAP gross profit was 1.4 million (26.4% of revenue) in Q1 2024, compared to 0.6million(46.40.6 million (46.4% of revenue) in Q1 2023 [22] - Non-GAAP gross profit was 1.8 million (33.7% of revenue) in Q1 2024, compared to 46.2% in Q1 2023 [51] - GAAP operating loss was 6.5millioninQ12024,comparedto6.5 million in Q1 2024, compared to 4.3 million in Q1 2023 [25] - Non-GAAP operating loss was 5.5millioninQ12024,comparedto5.5 million in Q1 2024, compared to 3.9 million in Q1 2023 [25] - Cash and equivalents at the end of Q1 2024 were 20.7million,withnodebt[54]BusinessLineDataandKeyMetricsReWalksystems:32activerentalsinthepipeline,up8fromlastquarter,with24inGermany,6inVAhospitals,and2withselfpayindividuals[21]AlterGsystems:68unitsinbacklogattheendofQ12024,up22unitsfromQ42023[50]Medicareclaims:14approvedinQ12024,with35submittedand21pending[3]Otherrevenue(primarilyMyoCycles):20.7 million, with no debt [54] Business Line Data and Key Metrics - ReWalk systems: 32 active rentals in the pipeline, up 8 from last quarter, with 24 in Germany, 6 in VA hospitals, and 2 with self-pay individuals [21] - AlterG systems: 68 units in backlog at the end of Q1 2024, up 22 units from Q4 2023 [50] - Medicare claims: 14 approved in Q1 2024, with 35 submitted and 21 pending [3] - Other revenue (primarily MyoCycles): 0.3 million in Q1 2024, up 0.1millionfromQ12023[16]MarketDataandKeyMetricsMedicarebeneficiaries:Thecompanyplanstodeliver60to75moresystemstoqualifiedMedicarepatientsin2024[3]Germany:54ReWalkcasesinprocessattheendofQ12024[50]U.S.:37ReWalkcasesinprocessattheendofQ12024,manyforMedicarebeneficiaries[50]CompanyStrategyandIndustryCompetitionThecompanyaimstoachieve0.1 million from Q1 2023 [16] Market Data and Key Metrics - Medicare beneficiaries: The company plans to deliver 60 to 75 more systems to qualified Medicare patients in 2024 [3] - Germany: 54 ReWalk cases in process at the end of Q1 2024 [50] - U.S.: 37 ReWalk cases in process at the end of Q1 2024, many for Medicare beneficiaries [50] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company aims to achieve 28 million to 32millioninsalesfor2024,withafocusonMedicaremarketpenetrationandAlterGgrowth[29][41]AnewAlterGantigravitymodelisplannedforlaunchinmid2024,targetingsmallerclinics[31]ThecompanyisworkingonaseventhgenerationReWalkdesign,pendingFDAclearance[31]Thegoalistoreachbreakevenoperationsby2026,withannualrevenueof32 million in sales for 2024, with a focus on Medicare market penetration and AlterG growth [29][41] - A new AlterG anti-gravity model is planned for launch in mid-2024, targeting smaller clinics [31] - The company is working on a seventh-generation ReWalk design, pending FDA clearance [31] - The goal is to reach breakeven operations by 2026, with annual revenue of 50 million to 55million[58]ManagementCommentaryonOperatingEnvironmentandFutureOutlookThecompanyexpectsquarterlyrevenuetobuildthrough2024,drivenbyMedicarecontributionsandAlterGsales[55]Managementanticipatesareductioninoperatinglossquarteroverquarter,drivenbyrevenuegrowthandorganizationalefficiency[13][58]Thecompanyisfocusedonscalingoperationstoprocess100systemsin2024,200in2025,and400in2026[57]OtherImportantInformationThecompanyreservedapproximately55 million [58] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The company expects quarterly revenue to build through 2024, driven by Medicare contributions and AlterG sales [55] - Management anticipates a reduction in operating loss quarter-over-quarter, driven by revenue growth and organizational efficiency [13][58] - The company is focused on scaling operations to process 100 systems in 2024, 200 in 2025, and 400 in 2026 [57] Other Important Information - The company reserved approximately 700,000 of revenue in Q1 2024 pending Medicare and supplemental insurance claim approvals, affecting gross margin by 8 percentage points [49] - If all prior Medicare claims are approved, an additional $300,000 of revenue could be recognized in future quarters [47] - The company expects to recover a portion of Q1 overages as sales volume ramps up and gross margins improve [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much of the 35 Medicare units were recognized in Q1 2024? - Answer: Revenue was recognized for one unit in Q1 2024, with the remaining 34 units to be recognized in future quarters as claims are approved [70][71] Question: Is the process for Medicare reimbursement fully in place? - Answer: The company has made significant progress but continues to educate healthcare providers and streamline the process [63] Question: Can you comment on the flow of interest in Q2 2024? - Answer: The company has seen a significant increase in leads and is working to educate physicians and clinics about Medicare reimbursement [72][73]