On March 4, 2021 ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY) (the "Company") reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020 (Press release, ViewRay, MAR 4, 2021, View Source [SID1234576125]).

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Full Year 2020 Highlights

Total revenue of $57.0 million primarily from nine revenue units, including two system upgrades, compared to 2019 revenue of approximately $87.8 million, primarily from 15 revenue units, including two system upgrades.
Received 17 new orders for MRIdian systems, including two upgrades, totaling $94.6 million, compared to 22 new orders, including three upgrades, totaling $118.5 million in 2019.
Total backlog increased to $241.3 million as of December 31, 2020, compared to $227.3 million as of December 31, 2019.
Cash and cash equivalents were $156.7 million as of December 31, 2020. Cash burn in the fourth quarter of 2020 was approximately $7.2 million.
Fourth Quarter 2020 Highlights

Total revenue of approximately $18.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily from three revenue units including one system upgrade, compared to total revenue of approximately $16.5 million, primarily from three revenue units including one system upgrade, in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Received five new orders for MRIdian systems totaling $24.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to four new orders totaling $21.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
2021 Public Offering of Common Stock

In January 2021, the Company raised aggregate net proceeds of approximately $53.5 million after deducting the underwriting discounts, commissions, and estimated offering expenses via a public offering in which 11,856,500 shares of our common stock were issued and sold, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares, at a price to the public of $4.85 per share.
"We are pleased with our solid fourth quarter and full year 2020 results despite the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our recently bolstered balance sheet, coupled with our clinical, strategic, and economic value propositions, have positioned us well for 2021 and beyond," said Scott Drake, President and CEO. "Innovation is the hallmark of ViewRay, and our pipeline is focused on sub-20 minute treatment times, improved workflow and efficiency, and cost reduction. By protecting and extending our innovation lead, we are improving the lives of cancer patients worldwide."

Financial Results

Total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was $18.5 million compared to $16.5 million for the same period last year. Total revenue for the full year 2020 was $57.0 million compared to $87.8 million for the full year 2019.

Total cost of revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was $18.3 million compared to $20.4 million for the same period last year. Total cost of revenue was $61.1 million for the full year 2020 compared to $93.3 million for the full year 2019.

Total gross margin for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was $0.2 million, compared to a gross margin of $(3.9) million for the same period last year. Total gross margin for the full year 2020 was $(4.1) million compared to $(5.5) million for the full year 2019.

Total operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2020 were $25.5 million, compared to $28.5 million for the same period last year. Total operating expenses for the full year 2020 were $101.9 million compared to $115.3 million for the full year 2019.

Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was $26.1 million, or $0.18 per share, compared to $35.2 million, or $0.31 per share, for the same period last year. Net loss for the full year 2020 was $107.9 million, or $0.73 per share, compared to $120.2 million, or $1.18 per share, for the full year 2019.

ViewRay had total cash and cash equivalents of $156.7 million at December 31, 2020.

Financial Guidance

Due to the ongoing impact and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic globally, the company will not be providing financial guidance at this time.

Conference Call and Webcast

ViewRay will hold a conference call to discuss results on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. The dial-in numbers are (844) 277-1426 for domestic callers and (336) 525-7129 for international callers. The conference ID number is 5976583. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations page of ViewRay’s corporate website at View Source

After the live webcast, a replay will remain available online on the investor relations page of ViewRay’s website, under "Financial Events and Webinars", for 14 days following the call. In addition, a telephonic replay of the call will be available until March 11, 2021. The replay dial-in numbers are (855) 859-2056 for domestic callers and (404) 537-3406 for international callers. Please use the conference ID number 5976583.