Asensus Surgical reports Q1 2024 financial results
Asensus Surgical, Inc. announced its operating and financial results for the first quarter 2024.
“In the first quarter, we made steady progress in the continued adoption and utilization of Senhance and the ISU, as well as the development of the LUNA™ Surgical System,” said Anthony Fernando, Asensus Surgical President and CEO. “We also recently announced a potential acquisition by KARL STORZ, which we believe could accelerate our mission to transform the way surgery is performed on a global scale. Looking to the balance of 2024, our team remains focused on goals and milestones for LUNA and the negotiation of a definitive merger agreement with KARL STORZ, which we hope will lead to a completed transaction.”
First quarter financial results
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company reported revenue of $1.1 million as compared to revenue of $1.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2023. Revenue in the first quarter of 2024 included $0.5 million in lease revenue, $0.3 million in instruments and accessories, and $0.3 million in services.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, total operating expenses were $22.7 million, as compared to $20.4 million, in the three months ended March 31, 2023.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net loss was $22.5 million, or $0.08 per share, as compared to a net loss of $22.2 million, or $0.09 per share, in the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Adjusted net loss is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures below. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the adjusted net loss was $18.0 million, or $0.07 per share, as compared to an adjusted net loss of $22.0 million, or $0.09 per share in the three months ended March 31, 2023, after adjusting for the following charges: amortization of intangible assets, change in fair value of contingent consideration, and change in fair value of warrant liabilities, all of which are non-cash charges.
Balance sheet updates
The Company had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash of approximately $8.0 million as of March 31, 2024.
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