Semler Scientific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results


2023 Q4 and full year highlights compared to the corresponding period of 2022:

  • Fourth quarter revenues were $15.1 million, an increase of 9%
  • Fourth quarter net income was $4.2 million, an increase of 31%
  • Full year revenues were $68.2 million, an increase of 20%
  • Full year net income was $20.6 million, an increase of 44%
  • Cash balance increased to $57.3 million

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Semler Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative medical products and services that assist in evaluating and treating chronic diseases, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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"We are pleased to report continued growth in year-over-year quarterly and full year revenues and net income, predominately from sales of QuantaFlo® for peripheral arterial disease testing," said Doug Murphy-Chutorian, MD, chief executive officer of Semler Scientific. "We remain focused on continuing to market our product while seeking a new 510(k) clearance from the FDA with expanded labeling for use as an aid in the diagnosis of other cardiovascular diseases."

FINANCIAL RESULTS

For the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the corresponding period of 2022, Semler Scientific reported:

  • Revenues of $68.2 million, an increase of $11.5 million, or 20%, compared to $56.7 million.
    • Fixed fee software license revenues of $37.3 million, an increase of $3.3 million, or 9%, compared to $34.0 million.
    • Variable fee software license revenues of $29.0 million, an increase of $7.7 million, or 36%, compared to $21.3 million.
    • Sales of other products of $1.9 million, an increase of $0.5 million, or 42%, compared to $1.4 million.
  • Cost of revenues of $7.0 million, an increase of $2.7 million or 64% compared to $4.3 million. As a percentage of revenues, cost of revenues increased to 10%, compared to 8% in the prior year period.
  • Total operating expenses of $45.9 million, which includes cost of revenues, an increase of $6.4 million, or 16%, compared to $39.5 million. As a percentage of revenues, operating expenses decreased to 67% compared to 70%.
  • Pre-tax income of $24.1 million, an increase of $6.4 million, or 36%, compared to $17.7 million.
  • Income tax expense of $3.5 million, or an effective tax rate of 15%, compared to $3.4 million, or an effective tax rate of 19%.
  • Net income of $20.6 million, or $3.06 per basic share and $2.63 per diluted share, an increase of $6.3 million, or 44%, compared to $14.3 million, or $2.13 per basic share and $1.79 per diluted share.

Note: Cost of revenues for the full year ended December 31, 2023 includes a $2.5 million write-off of prepaid software licenses for Insulin Insights.

Semler Scientific's two largest customers (including their affiliates) comprised 36% and 35% of full year revenues in 2023 and 40.4% and 29.0% of annual revenues in 2022.

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to the corresponding period of 2022, Semler Scientific reported:

  • Revenues of $15.1 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or 9%, compared to $13.8 million.
    • Fixed fee software license revenues of $8.8 million, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 2%, compared to $9.0 million.
    • Variable fee software license revenues of $5.8 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or 28% compared to $4.5 million.
    • Sales of other products of $0.5 million, an increase of $0.2 million, or 71%, compared to $0.3 million.
  • Cost of revenues of $3.4 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 186%, compared to $1.2 million. As a percentage of revenues, cost of revenues was 22% compared to 9%.
  • Total operating expenses of $12.5 million, which includes cost of revenues, an increase of $2.3 million, or 23%, compared to $10.2 million. As a percentage of revenues, operating expenses increased to 83%, compared to 74%.
  • Pre-tax income of $2.8 million, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 29%, compared to $4.0 million.
  • Income tax benefit of $1.4 million, or an effective tax benefit rate of 50% compared to income tax expense of $0.7 million, or an effective tax rate of 19%.
  • Net income of $4.2 million, or $0.62 per basic share and $0.55 per diluted share, an increase of $1.0 million, or 31%, compared to $3.2 million, or $0.48 per basic share and $0.41 per diluted share.

Note: Cost of revenues for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 includes a $2.5 million write-off of prepaid software licenses for Insulin Insights.

Semler Scientific's three largest customers (including their affiliates) comprised 37%, 32% and 11% of the fourth quarter revenues in 2023 and two largest customers (including their affiliates) comprised 43.3% and 25.8% of fourth quarter revenues in 2022.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2023

  • Continued year-over-year revenue growth.
  • Continued year-over-year net income growth.
  • Record balance of cash and cash equivalents.
  • Notice of Conference Call

    Semler Scientific will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will address results of the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, as well as provide a business update on Semler Scientific's strategies for the near-term future.

    Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call using the following link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10185342/fb4eeec618. Callers who pre-register will be given a conference passcode and unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time. Those without internet access or who are unable to pre-register may dial in by calling:

    Domestic callers: (833) 816–1161
    International callers: (412) 317–0717

    Please specify to the operator that you would like to join the "Semler Scientific Call." The conference call will be archived on Semler Scientific's website at www.semlerscientific.com.

    Semler Scientific, Inc.

    Statements of Income

    Unaudited

    (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data)
















    For the three months ended December 31, 


    For the year ended December 31, 



    2023


    2022


    2023



    2022














    Revenues


    $

    15,056


    $

    13,794


    $

    68,184


    $

    56,686

    Operating expenses:













    Cost of revenues



    3,384



    1,182



    6,984



    4,252

    Engineering and product development



    1,207



    1,365



    5,773



    4,809

    Sales and marketing



    4,546



    4,654



    18,147



    17,685

    General and administrative



    3,262



    2,977



    14,290



    12,737

    Strategic streamlining



    135



    —



    734



    —

      Total operating expenses



    12,534



    10,178



    45,928



    39,483

    Income from operations



    2,522



    3,616



    22,256



    17,203

    Interest and dividend income



    699



    343



    2,471



    494

    Impairment of investments



    (337)



    —



    (337)



    —

    Change in fair value of notes held for investment



    (90)



    —



    (307)



    —

    Other income (expenses)



    20



    (3)



    17



    (5)

      Other income, net



    292



    340



    1,844



    489

    Pre-tax income



    2,814



    3,956



    24,100



    17,692

    Income tax provision



    (1,407)



    740



    3,517



    3,367

    Net income


    $

    4,221


    $

    3,216


    $

    20,583


    $

    14,325

    Net income per share, basic


    $

    0.62


    $

    0.48


    $

    3.06


    $

    2.13

    Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic net
    income per share



    6,804,998



    6,691,406



    6,732,806



    6,726,687

    Net income per share, diluted


    $

    0.55


    $

    0.41


    $

    2.63


    $

    1.79

    Weighted average number of shares used in computing diluted
    net income per share



    7,734,263



    7,917,991



    7,819,159



    7,999,750

     

    Semler Scientific, Inc.

    Balance Sheets

    Unaudited

    (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data)




    December 31, 


    December 31, 



    2023


    2022








    Assets







    Current Assets:







     Cash and cash equivalents


    $

    57,200


    $

    23,014

     Restricted cash



    132



    —

     Short-term investments



    —



    20,073

     Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $287 and $109, respectively



    6,125



    3,884

     Inventory, net



    445



    469

     Prepaid expenses and other current assets



    2,042



    1,468

     Total current assets



    65,944



    48,908

    Assets for lease, net



    2,285



    2,478

    Property and equipment, net



    720



    667

    Long-term investments



    512



    821

    Notes held for investment (includes measured at fair value of $4,372 and $3,679, respectively)



    5,372



    4,679

    Other non-current assets



    270



    2,842

    Deferred tax assets



    2,962



    2,298

    Total assets


    $

    78,065


    $

    62,693








    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity







     Current liabilities:







      Accounts payable


    $

    402


    $

    835

      Accrued expenses



    4,502



    4,748

      Deferred revenue



    1,120



    1,160

      Other short-term liabilities



    176



    114

     Total current liabilities



    6,200



    6,857








    Long-term liabilities:







    Other long-term liabilities



    70



    160

    Total long-term liabilities



    70



    160

    Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)







    Stockholders' equity:







    Common stock, $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 7,099,441 and 6,906,544 shares
    issued, and 6,885,019 and 6,692,122 shares outstanding (treasury shares of 214,422 and
    214,422), respectively



    7



    7

    Additional paid-in capital



    11,985



    16,449

    Retained earnings



    59,803



    39,220








    Total stockholders' equity



    71,795



    55,676








    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


    $

    78,065


    $

    62,693

     

    Semler Scientific, Inc.

    Statements of Cash Flows

    Unaudited

    (In thousands of U.S. Dollars)




    Year ended December 31,



    2023


    2022

    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:







    Net income


    $

    20,583


    $

    14,325








    Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:







     Depreciation



    599



    589

     Deferred tax expense



    (664)



    (351)

     Loss on disposal of assets for lease



    369



    463

     Write off of prepaid software licenses



    2,476



    —

     Gain on short-term investments



    (151)



    (77)

     Allowance for credit losses



    268



    103

     Change in fair value of notes held for investment



    307



    —

     Stock-based compensation



    944



    741

     Impairment of long term investments



    337



    —

    Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:







     Trade accounts receivable



    (2,508)



    (367)

     Inventory



    24



    81

     Prepaid expenses and other current assets



    (603)



    2,576

     Other non-current assets



    96



    (2,510)

     Accounts payable



    (433)



    392

     Accrued expenses



    (246)



    1,310

     Other current and non-current liabilities



    (68)



    188

    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities



    21,330



    17,463








    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:







    Additions to property and equipment



    (345)



    (476)

    Purchase of notes held for investment



    (1,000)



    —

    Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments



    78,093



    (4,679)

    Purchase of short-term investments



    (57,869)



    (19,996)

    Purchase of assets for lease



    (483)



    (1,684)

    Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities



    18,396



    (26,835)








    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:







    Taxes paid related to net settlement of equity awards



    (3,510)



    (114)

    Common stock warrants acquired



    (1,949)



    —

    Treasury stock acquired



    —



    (4,991)

    Proceeds from exercise of stock options



    51



    168

    Net Cash Used in Financing Activities



    (5,408)



    (4,937)

    INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH



    34,318



    (14,309)

    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD



    23,014



    37,323

    CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD


    $

    57,332


    $

    23,014

    Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:







    Cash paid for taxes


    $

    4,060


    $

    2,400

    About Semler Scientific, Inc.:

    Semler Scientific, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets innovative products and services that assist in evaluating and treating chronic diseases. Its flagship product, QuantaFlo®, which is patented and cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is a rapid point-of-care test that measures arterial blood flow in the extremities. The QuantaFlo® test aids in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and Semler Scientific is seeking a new 510(k) clearance for expanded indications. QuantaFlo® is used by healthcare providers to evaluate their patient's risk of mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Semler Scientific has a minority investment in Mellitus, SYNAPS Dx, as well as Monarch Medical Technologies LLC, a privately held company whose product EndoTool® offers a technological solution for inpatient glycemic management. Additional information about Semler Scientific can be found at www.semlerscientific.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains "forward-looking" statements. Such statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking language such as the words "believe," "goal," "may," "will," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "would," "could" or words with similar meaning or the negatives of these terms or by the discussion of strategy or intentions. The forward-looking statements in this release include express or implied statements regarding seeking a new 510(k) clearance for QuantaFlo® with expanded indications for use; among others. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause Semler Scientific's actual results to differ materially from those discussed here, such as whether or not insurance plans and other customers will continue to license its cardiovascular testing products, including the risk of changes in the reimbursement landscape for its customers including related to the recent CMS rate announcement; whether or not QuantaFlo® can successfully aid in the diagnosis of PAD or obtain a new 510(k) clearance for expanded indications; along with those risk factors detailed in Semler Scientific's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements involve assumptions, estimates, and uncertainties that reflect current internal projections, expectations or beliefs. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements and the risk factors described above. Furthermore, all such statements are made as of the date of this release and Semler Scientific assumes no obligation to update or revise these statements unless otherwise required by law.

    INVESTORCONTACT:

    Renae Cormier
    Chief Financial Officer
    ir@semlerscientific.com

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