CORRECTION - BrainsWay Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Operational Highlights


PATTERSON, N.J. and JERUSALEM, June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued under the same headline earlier today, June 24th, by BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY), please note that, in the first table, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, line item five under CURRENT ASSETS should read "24,735" instead of "4,735." The corrected release follows:

BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay” or the “Company”), a global leader in the advanced non-invasive treatment of brain disorders, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, and provided an operational update.

Recent Financial and Operational Highlights

  • For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the impact of the temporary shutdown of certain physician offices due to COVID-19 resulted in revenues of $4.2 million, a decrease of 20% as compared to the same period of 2019.
  • As of March 31, 2020, BrainsWay’s Deep TMS installed base was 548 total systems, a 32% increase from the same period in 2019.
  • Submitted its application for premarket notification 510(k) regulatory clearance of the BrainsWay Deep TMS platform technology for use in smoking cessation.
  • Leadership enhancements, including promotion of Hadar Levy to Senior Vice President and General Manager of North America, appointment of Judy Huber as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, appointment of Chris Boyer as Vice President of Global Marketing, and promotion of Amit Ginou to Vice President and Manager of Israel Operations.

“We are pleased that many clinics are now reopening and progressing toward near-normal operations,” stated Christopher von Jako, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of BrainsWay. “BrainsWay has remained fully operational in the U.S., as we recognize the importance of patients continuing to receive their Deep TMS treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, we have established a number of new resources to address the significant negative impact on mental health that so many are facing during this challenging time. These resources include creating educational materials, launching a new website, and implementing a payment flexibility plan for new customers. BrainsWay has also executed a plan to decrease expenses, including reducing salaries and implementing other cost-saving measures. We believe that these actions, together with other enhancements to key foundational areas of our business, will ensure that we are well-positioned to support our customers in addressing the mental health challenges that surely lie ahead.”

First Quarter 2020 Financial Results

  • Total revenues for the quarter totaled $4.2 million, compared with $5.2 million for the first quarter of 2019, a decrease of 20%. Quarterly recurring lease revenues of $3.5 million, representing an increase of 13% over the first quarter of 2019.
  • Gross margin for the first quarter of 2020 was 76%, slightly lower than the first quarter 2019 gross margin of 78%, resulting from a higher percentage of lease revenues versus direct purchases.
  • Operating expenses for the quarter totaled $6.8 million, compared with $5.6 million for the first quarter of 2019. This increase is in line with the Company’s strategy to accelerate growth by increasing the size of its sales force and enhancing marketing activities globally.
  • Operating loss for the quarter was $3.6 million, compared with $1.6 million for the same period in 2019.
  • As of March 31, 2020, the Company had cash and short-term investments of approximately $18.2 million, compared to $21.9 million at December 31, 2019, reflecting a cash burn of $3.7 million resulting from the increase in operating loss and delayed collections from certain customers. 

Financial Guidance
While BrainsWay does not intend to provide quarterly financial guidance as standard practice, given the extenuating circumstances caused by COVID-19, the Company believes that it is important that investors and analysts have an understanding of the current state of its business in this evolving healthcare environment. Therefore, for the second quarter of 2020, BrainsWay expects revenues to be in the range of $4.6 million and $4.9 million.

Conference Call and Webcast
BrainsWay’s management will host a conference call on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions.

Wednesday, June 24, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time:

Telephone conference 
Dial in information:      
Standard international: +44 (0) 2071 928000
Israel, Tel Aviv (Local): +972 3-721-7998
United States, New York (Local):+1 631-510-7495
Confirmation Code:     6968612

To listen to a live webcast, please visit the Investors section of the BrainsWay website at www.BrainsWay.com. Please access the Company’s website at least 10 minutes ahead of the conference call to register. The webcast replay will be available on the website for two weeks following the completion of the call.

About BrainsWay
BrainsWay is a commercial stage medical device company focused on the development and sale of non-invasive neuromodulation products using the Company’s proprietary Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) technology for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), for which BrainsWay received marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2013 for MDD and in 2018 for OCD. BrainsWay is currently conducting clinical trials of Deep TMS in various psychiatric, neurological, and addiction disorders.

Forward Looking Statements 
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be preceded by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words.  These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company only and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: inadequacy of financial resources to meet future capital requirements; changes in technology and market requirements; delays or obstacles in launching and/or successfully completing planned studies and clinical trials; failure to obtain approvals by regulatory agencies on the Company’s anticipated timeframe, or at all; inability to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of Deep TMS products; unforeseen difficulties with Deep TMS products and processes, and/or inability to develop necessary enhancements; unexpected costs related to Deep TMS products; failure to obtain and maintain adequate protection of the Company’s intellectual property, including intellectual property licensed to the Company; the potential for product liability; changes in legislation and applicable rules and regulations; unfavorable market perception and acceptance of Deep TMS technology; inadequate or delays in reimbursement from third-party payers, including insurance companies and Medicare; inability to commercialize Deep TMS, including internationally, by the Company or through third-party distributors; product development by competitors; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, and the effect of the global COVID-19 health pandemic on our business and continued uncertainty and market impact relating thereto.

Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts: 
BrainsWay:
Judy Huber
SVP and Chief Financial Officer
Judy.huber@brainsway.com

Investors:
Bob Yedid
LifeSci Advisors
646-597-6989
Bob@LifeSciAdvisors.com

BRAINSWAY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

U.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)

    
 March 31, December 31,
 2020 2019
 Unaudited Audited
    
ASSETS
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
Cash and cash equivalents$17,969  $21,674 
Short-term deposits 221   221 
Trade receivables, net 5,391   5,507 
Other accounts receivable 1,154   1,427 

 

 
24,735
 

 

 
28,829
 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:       
Long-term deposit 158   168 
Leased systems 5,421   5,491 
System components and other property and equipment$4,718
 
 $4,248 

 
 10,297 
 
 9,907 

 
$35,032
 
 $38,736
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  
 
   
 

 
       
CURRENT LIABILITIES:       
Trade payables$1,093  $1,320 
Other accounts payable 3,542   3,379 
Deferred revenues 1,356   1,305 
Liability in respect of research and development grants 940   714 
  6,931   6,718 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:       
Deferred revenues and other liabilities
 
2,149   2,353
 
Liability in respect of research and development grants 4,818
 
 
 
5,367 
Warrants
 
48
 
 
 
78 
  7,015   7,798
 
EQUITY: 

 
  
 

 
 
Share capital 233   233 
Share premium 94,300   93,649 
Share-based payment 4,092   4,435 
Adjustments arising from translating financial statements from functional currency to presentation currency (2,188)  (2,188)
Accumulated deficit
 
(75,351)
 

 
(71,909)
  21,086
 
  24,220 
 $35,032  $38,736 
        

BRAINSWAY LTD.

  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 U.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)

 

 For the three months ended 
 March 31 
 (Unaudited) 

 
2020  
 
2019  
 
Revenues$4,157 
 
$5,182 
 
Cost of revenues1,015 
 
1,158 
 
Gross profit3,142 
 
4,024 
 

 

 
  
 
  
Research and development expenses, net1,795 
 
1,792 
 
Selling and marketing expenses3,713 
 
2,838 
 
General and administrative expenses1,255 
 
1,003 
 
Total operating expenses6,763 
 
5,633 
 
Operating loss3,621 
 
1,609 
 
Finance expense (income), net(309
)
 
236 
 

 
  
 

 
 
 
Loss before income taxes3,312 
 
1,845 
 
Income taxes130 
 
62 
 
Net loss and total comprehensive loss$3,442 
 
$1,907 
 
Basic and diluted net loss per share$(0.15)
 
$(0.11)
 

BRAINSWAY LTD.


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

U.S. dollars in thousands


 
 

For the three months ended
  March 31,
  2020  2019
    

 
(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities: 
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive loss$(3,442) $(1,907)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:  
 
   
Adjustments to profit or loss items:  
 
   
Depreciation and amortization 445   130 
Depreciation of leased systems 294   226 
Finance expenses (income), net (309)  221 
Cost of share‑based payment 308   361 
Income taxes 130   124 
  868   1,062 
Changes in asset and liability items:       
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables 88   (745)
Decrease in other accounts receivable 264   197 
Increase (decrease) in trade payables (413)  166 
Increase in other accounts payable 74   337 
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues and other liabilities (15)  185 
  (2)  140 
Cash paid and received during the period for:       
Interest paid (23)  (64)
Interest received 31   10 
Taxes (9)  (187)
  (1)  (241)
Net cash used in operating activities (2,577)  (946)
Cash flows from investing activities:       
Purchase of property and equipment(*) (946)  (358)
Investment in short‑term deposits, net -   (55)
Withdrawal of long‑term deposits, net 10   - 
Net cash used in investing activities (936)  (413)
Cash flows from financing activities:       
Receipt of government grants 42   47 
Repayment of lease liability (110)  (101)
Net cash used in financing activities (68)  (54)
Exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents (124)  (14)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (3,705)  (1,427)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 21,674   8,968 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period$17,969  $7,541 
(a) Significant non‑cash transactions:       
Purchase of property and equipment on credit$192  $161 

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(*) Derived mainly from purchase of system components