Semler Scientific Reports Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 2023 Financial Results


2023 Q3 highlights:

  • Revenue of $16.3 million, an increase of 16% compared to the corresponding period of 2022
  • Net income of $5.5 million, an increase of 50% compared to the corresponding period of 2022
  • Quarter-ending cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $56.0 million

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /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 three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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"We are pleased to report consistent growth in year-over-year quarterly revenue and pre-tax net income, predominately from sales of QuantaFlo® for peripheral arterial disease testing," said Doug Murphy-Chutorian, MD, chief executive officer of Semler Scientific. "We are encouraged by our results year-to-date and remained focused on expanding our business in support of the diagnosis of heart dysfunction."

FINANCIAL RESULTS

For the quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding period of 2022, Semler Scientific reported:

  • Revenue of $16.3 million, an increase of $2.3 million, or 16%, compared to $14.0 million.
    • Fixed fee software license revenues of $9.5 million, an increase of $0.9 million, or 11%, compared to $8.6 million.
    • Variable fee software license revenues of $6.3 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 28%, compared to $4.9 million.
    • Sales of other products of $0.5 million, same as the prior year period.
  • Cost of revenues of $1.1 million, same as the prior year period. As a percentage of revenues, cost of revenues decreased to 7%, compared to 8% in the prior year period.
  • Total operating expenses of $10.0 million, which includes cost of revenues, an increase of $0.4 million, or 5%, compared to $9.6 million. As a percentage of revenues, operating expenses decreased to 61% compared to 68%.
  • Pre-tax net income of $7.0 million, an increase of $2.4 million, or 52%, compared to $4.6 million.
  • Income tax expense of $1.5 million, or an effective tax rate of 21%, compared to $0.9 million, or an effective tax rate of 20%.
  • Net income of $5.5 million, or $0.82 per basic share and $0.71 per diluted share, an increase of $1.8 million, or 50%, compared to $3.7 million, or $0.55 per basic share and $0.46 per diluted share.

Semler Scientific's three largest customers (including their affiliates) comprised 36%, 28% and 11% of third quarter revenues in 2023.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding period of 2022, Semler Scientific reported:

  • Revenues of $53.1 million, an increase of $10.2 million, or 24%, compared to $42.9 million.
    • Fixed fee software license revenues of $28.5 million, an increase of $3.4 million, or 14%, compared to $25.1 million.
    • Variable fee software license revenues of $23.2 million, an increase of $6.5 million, or 39% compared to $16.7 million.
    • Sales of other products of $1.4 million, an increase of $0.3 million, or 35%, compared to $1.1 million.
  • Cost of revenues of $3.6 million, an increase of $0.5 million, or 17%, compared to $3.1 million. As a percentage of revenues, cost of revenues was flat at 7%.
  • Total operating expenses of $33.4 million, which includes cost of revenues, an increase of $4.1 million, or 14%, compared to $29.3 million. As a percentage of revenues, operating expenses decreased to 63%, compared to 68%.
  • Pre-tax net income of $21.3 million, an increase of $7.6 million, or 55%, compared to $13.7 million.
  • Income tax expense of $4.9 million, or an effective tax rate of 23% compared to $2.6 million, or an effective tax rate of 19%.
  • Net income of $16.4 million, or $2.44 per basic share and $2.09 per diluted share, an increase of $5.3 million, or 47%, compared to $11.1 million, or $1.65 per basic share and $1.38 per diluted share.

Semler Scientific's two largest customers (including their affiliates) comprised 36% and 34% of year-to-date revenues in 2023.

THIRD QUARTER 2023 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Continued year-over-year quarterly revenue growth.
  • Continued year-over-year pre-tax net income growth.
  • Record balance of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments balance.
  • 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 third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 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/10182979/fa8e2b792d. 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: (866) 777–2509
    International callers: (412) 317–5413

    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.

    Condensed Statements of Income

    Unaudited

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
















    For the three months ended September 30, 


    For the nine months ended September 30, 



    2023


    2022


    2023



    2022














    Revenues


    $

    16,316


    $

    14,047


    $

    53,127


    $

    42,891

    Operating expenses:













    Cost of revenues



    1,111



    1,138



    3,599



    3,070

    Engineering and product development



    1,174



    1,244



    4,566



    3,444

    Sales and marketing



    3,423



    4,153



    13,601



    13,031

    General and administrative



    3,710



    3,045



    11,028



    9,760

    Strategic streamlining



    599



    —



    599



    —

    Total operating expenses



    10,017



    9,580



    33,393



    29,305

    Income from operations



    6,299



    4,467



    19,734



    13,586

    Interest income



    692



    137



    1,772



    151

    Change in fair value of notes held for investment



    —



    —



    (217)



    —

    Other expense



    (3)



    (3)



    (3)



    (2)

    Other income, net



    689



    134



    1,552



    149

    Pre-tax net income



    6,988



    4,601



    21,286



    13,735

    Income tax provision



    1,474



    926



    4,924



    2,626

    Net income


    $

    5,514


    $

    3,675


    $

    16,362


    $

    11,109

    Net income per share, basic


    $

    0.82


    $

    0.55


    $

    2.44


    $

    1.65

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



    6,717,301



    6,678,175



    6,708,675



    6,738,717

    Net income per share, diluted


    $

    0.71


    $

    0.46


    $

    2.09


    $

    1.38

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



    7,818,236



    7,939,926



    7,847,390



    8,027,271

     

    Semler Scientific, Inc.

    Condensed Balance Sheets

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










    September 30, 


    December 31, 



    2023


    2022




    Unaudited




    Assets







    Current Assets:







    Cash and cash equivalents


    $

    37,497


    $

    23,014

    Short-term investments



    18,530



    20,073

    Trade accounts receivable, net of reserves of $254 and $109, respectively



    5,966



    3,884

    Inventory, net



    439



    469

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets



    1,946



    1,468

    Total current assets



    64,378



    48,908

    Assets for lease, net



    2,498



    2,478

    Property and equipment, net



    765



    667

    Long-term investments



    821



    821

    Notes held for investment (includes measured at fair value of $4,462 and $3,679, respectively)



    5,462



    4,679

    Other non-current assets



    2,744



    2,842

    Deferred tax assets



    2,775



    2,298

    Total assets


    $

    79,443


    $

    62,693








    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity







     Current liabilities:







    Accounts payable


    $

    300


    $

    835

    Accrued expenses



    6,998



    4,748

    Deferred revenue



    1,120



    1,160

    Other short-term liabilities



    159



    114

    Total current liabilities



    8,577



    6,857








    Long-term liabilities:







    Other long-term liabilities



    93



    160

    Total long-term liabilities



    93



    160

    Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)







    Stockholders' equity:







    Common stock, $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 6,941,554, and 6,906,544
    shares issued, and 6,727,132 and 6,692,122 shares outstanding (treasury shares of 214,422 and
    214,422), respectively



    7



    7

    Additional paid-in capital



    15,184



    16,449

    Retained earnings



    55,582



    39,220








    Total stockholders' equity



    70,773



    55,676








    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


    $

    79,443


    $

    62,693

     

    Semler Scientific, Inc.

    Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

    Unaudited

    (In thousands of U.S. Dollars)










    Nine months ended September 30,



    2023


    2022

    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:







    Net income


    $

    16,362


    $

    11,109








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







    Depreciation



    439



    462

    Deferred tax expense



    (478)



    (405)

    Loss on disposal of assets for lease



    355



    303

    Loss on disposal of inventory



    171



    —

    Allowance for credit losses



    203



    53

    Change in fair value of notes held for investment



    217



    —

    Gain on short-term investments



    (307)



    —

    Stock-based compensation



    907



    708

    Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:







    Trade accounts receivable



    (2,284)



    (107)

    Inventory



    30



    39

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets



    (478)



    2,083

    Other non-current assets



    98



    (1,934)

    Accounts payable



    (535)



    40

    Accrued expenses



    2,250



    3,217

    Other current and non-current liabilities



    (22)



    (52)

    Deferred revenue



    (40)



    237

    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities



    16,888



    15,753








    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:







    Additions to property and equipment



    (310)



    (388)

    Purchase of notes held for investment



    (1,000)



    (1,179)

    Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments



    59,719



    —

    Purchase of short-term investments



    (57,869)



    —

    Purchase of assets for lease



    (773)



    (961)

    Net Cash Used in Investing Activities



    (233)



    (2,528)








    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:







    Taxes paid related to net settlement of equity awards



    (247)



    (114)

    Common stock warrants acquired



    (1,949)



    —

    Treasury stock acquired



    —



    (4,991)

    Proceeds from exercise of stock options



    24



    93

    Net Cash Used in Financing Activities



    (2,172)



    (5,012)

    INCREASE IN CASH



    14,483



    8,213

    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD



    23,014



    37,323

    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD


    $

    37,497


    $

    45,536

     

    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 heart dysfunction (HD). QuantaFlo® is used by healthcare providers to evaluate their patient's risk of mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). In addition, Semler Scientific has an agreement with Mellitus Health, Inc. (Mellitus) to exclusively market and distribute Insulin Insights™, an FDA cleared software product that recommends optimal insulin dosing for diabetic patients in the United States, including Puerto Rico. Semler Scientific has a minority investment in Mellitus, 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 development of its business in HD and diabetes; QuantaFlo®'s ability to aid in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases; 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 it will be able to successfully expand its product offering, including into HD and diabetes; whether or not QuantaFlo® can successfully aid in the diagnosis of PAD and HD; 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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