WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. (NYSE American: CVRS), a leading developer of precision vascular robotics, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2019.
Corindus also announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Siemens Healthineers AG. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Siemens Medical Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Healthineers AG, a German stock listed company, will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Corindus for $4.28 per share in cash, representing an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of Corindus and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019, subject to approval by Corindus stockholders, the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
Second Quarter Financial Highlights and Business Accomplishments
- Revenue totaled $4.6 million in the second quarter of 2019, a 175% increase over the prior year period:
- Recorded revenue for nine CorPath® GRX Systems, including six new units, one upgrade and two units sold to distributors, one each in Italy and Japan; and
- Sold 700 single-use cassettes, generating revenue of approximately $0.3 million.
- Expanded the Company’s global presence:
- Received approval for an additional indication from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration to commercialize its CorPath GRX System for neurovascular interventions in Australia and New Zealand; and
- Installed the first commercial CorPath GRX System in South America.
“As the clinical community embraces our technology with an eye toward remote capabilities and the ability to expand access to care, we see increasing momentum in our business,” said Mark J. Toland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Corindus. “The transaction we announced today with Siemens Healthineers reflects the culmination of our efforts to find a strategic partner with the right synergies to accelerate the development of our precision robotics platform. By integrating our pioneering technology with Siemens Healthineers’ advanced high-quality imaging, digital and artificial intelligence tools, we will be ever closer to transforming the way healthcare is delivered to those suffering from cardiovascular or peripheral disease.”
Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Revenue in the second quarter of 2019 totaled $4.6 million, compared to $1.7 million in the same period of the prior year. During the quarter, Corindus installed six new CorPath GRX Systems and completed one upgrade, increasing the installed base of CorPath GRX to 68 systems at the end of the quarter. Two additional systems were sold to distributors during the quarter.
Gross profit in the second quarter of 2019 totaled $1.8 million compared to a gross loss of $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2018.
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $8.4 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to $6.9 million in the second quarter of 2018.
Research and development expenses totaled $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2018.
Net loss totaled $10.7 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to a net loss of $9.9 million in the second quarter of 2018.
Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2019 were $31.9 million.
About Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc.
Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. is a global technology leader in robotic-assisted vascular interventions. The Company’s CorPath® platform is the first FDA-cleared medical device to bring robotic precision to percutaneous coronary and vascular procedures. CorPath GRX is the second-generation robotic-assisted technology offering enhancements to the platform by adding important key upgrades that increase precision, improve workflow, and extend the capabilities and range of procedures that can be performed robotically. We are focused on developing innovative robotic solutions to revolutionize treatment of emergent conditions by providing specialized and timely medical care to patients around the world. For additional information, visit www.corindus.com, and follow @CorindusInc.
