On November 17, 2021 EDAP TMS SA (Nasdaq: EDAP) (the "Company"), a global leader in robotic energy-based therapies, reported that unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2021 and provided an update on strategic and operational developments (Press release, EDAP TMS, NOV 17, 2021, View Source [SID1234595795]).

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Marc Oczachowski, EDAP’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are pleased with the continued strong growth in U.S. HIFU treatment volumes, which increased 58% year-to-date over the comparable period in 2020. This is a very positive sign as it reflects the growing adoption of focal therapy by urologists. Regarding our third quarter revenue, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to weigh on hospital capital spending, and this was further impacted by several machine placements that were delayed until the early days of the fourth quarter due to logistical challenges that were exacerbated by the resurgence of the pandemic in many parts of the world. Our leading indicators are strong, we are well financed, and I believe we are well positioned to exit the year with renewed momentum."

Nine Months 2021 Results

Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was EUR 30.1 million (USD 35.9 million), an increase of 14.4% from total revenue of 26.3 million (USD 29.8 million) for the same period in 2020.

Total revenue in the HIFU business for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was EUR 5.7 million (USD 6.8 million), a decline of 18.9% as compared to EUR 7.1 million (USD 8.0 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Total revenue in the LITHO business for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was EUR 7.7 million (USD 9.1 million), an decrease of 7.4% from EUR 8.3 million (USD 9.4 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Total revenue in the Distribution business for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was EUR 16.7 million (USD 19.9 million), a 52.4% increase compared to EUR 11.0 million (USD 12.4 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was EUR 12.2 million (USD 14.6 million), compared to EUR 11.4 million (USD 12.8 million) for the year-ago period. Gross profit margin on net sales was 40.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 43.2% for the comparable period in 2020. The decrease in gross profit year-over-year was due to lower sales effect on fixed costs, particularly in the HIFU business.

Operating expenses were EUR 14.3 million (USD 17.0 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to EUR 12.8 million (USD 14.5 million) for the same period in 2020.

Operating loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was EUR 2.1 million (USD 2.5 million), compared to an operating loss of EUR 1.5 million (USD 1.6 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was EUR 0.7 million (USD 0.8 million), or EUR (0.02) per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of EUR 2.5 million (USD 2.8 million), or EUR (0.09) per diluted share in the year-ago period.

Third Quarter 2021 Results

Total revenue for the third quarter 2021 was EUR 9.4 million (USD 11.1 million), roughly flat with total revenue of EUR 9.4 million (USD 11.2 million) for the same period in 2020.

Total revenue in the HIFU business for the third quarter 2021 was EUR 1.9 million (USD 2.3 million), a decline of 25.6% as compared to EUR 2.6 million (USD 3.0 million) for the third quarter of 2020.

Total revenue in the LITHO business for the third quarter 2021 was EUR 2.5 million (USD 2.9 million), an increase of 3.0% from EUR 2.4 million (USD 2.9 million) for the third quarter of 2020.

Total revenue in the Distribution business for the third quarter 2021 was EUR 5.0 million (USD 5.9 million), a 13.4% increase compared to EUR 4.4 million (USD 5.2 million) for the third quarter of 2020.

Gross profit for the third quarter 2021 was EUR 3.6 million (USD 4.3 million), compared to EUR 4.0 million (USD 4.7 million) for the year-ago period. Gross profit margin on net sales was 38.4% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to 42.0% in the year-ago period. The decrease in gross profit year-over-year was due to lower sales effect on fixed costs, particularly in the HIFU business.

Operating expenses were EUR 5.5 million (USD 6.5 million) for the third quarter of 2021, compared to EUR 4.3 million (USD 5.0 million) for the same period in 2020.

Operating loss for the third quarter of 2021 was EUR 1.9 million (USD 2.2 million), compared to an operating loss of EUR 0.3 million (USD 0.3 million) in the third quarter of 2020.

Net loss for the third quarter of 2021 was EUR 1.0 million (USD 1.2 million), or EUR (0.03) per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of EUR 1.0 million (USD 1.2 million), or EUR (0.03) per diluted share in the year-ago period.

As of September 30, 2021, the company held cash and cash equivalents of EUR 45.4 million (USD $52.6 million), as compared to EUR 24.7 million (USD 30.2 million) as of December 31, 2020.

Conference Call

An accompanying conference call and webcast will be conducted by management to review the results. The call will be held at 8:30am EDT tomorrow, November 18, 2021. Please refer to the information below for conference call dial-in information and webcast registration.

Following the live call, a replay will be available on the Company’s website, www.edap-tms.com under "Investors Information."