NEXGEL Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results
2022 revenue increased 32% YoY to $2.05 million, while gross profit margin improved As of December 31, 2022, had over $6.6 million in cash and securities which is sufficient to operate through 2025 LANGHORNE, Pa., March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXGEL, Inc. ("NEXGEL" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: "NXGL"), a leading provider of ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogel products for healthcare and consumer applications, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. Adam Levy, NEXGEL's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased to surpass $2 million in full year revenue for 2022, a 32% year-over-year increase, driven primarily by a 34.7% increase in contract manufacturing and a 67.0% increase in branded consumer products. At year-end, we had over $6.6 million of cash and securities, providing us with ample working capital to execute on our growth plans and operate our business plan through 2025." Mr. Levy continued, "As we continue through 2023, we anticipate our investments in R&D and joint ventures, new product launches, and partnerships to generate further year-over-year revenue growth. Our team has continued to navigate a challenging macroeconomic backdrop by being disciplined with cash deployment, while continuing to execute a thoughtful, multi-pronged business strategy to drive our future growth." Fourth Quarter 2022 Operational Highlights Operational Highlights Subsequent to Fourth Quarter 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Highlights For the fourth quarter of 2022, revenue totaled $524 thousand, a slight decrease as compared to $533 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2021. During the fourth quarter of 2022, branded consumer product sales as a percentage of revenue was approximately 37%, a change of approximately 4% from the third quarter of 2022 when branded consumer product sales were 41% of revenue. The decrease is predominately due to a slowdown from the Amazon marketplace and supply chain delays that delayed new product launches originally scheduled for early Q4 into late Q4 and early Q1. Contract manufacturing revenue for the fourth quarter 2022 as a percentage of revenue was 57%. In 2023, management expects branded consumer product and contract manufacturing to each contribute approximately 50% to revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2022, revenue totaled $2.05 million, an increase of $497 thousand, or 32%, when compared to $1.55 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in overall revenues was primarily due to sales growth year-over-year in both our contract manufacturing of 34.7% and branded products of 67.0%. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $36 thousand compared to $103 thousand for the same period in 2021 reflecting a higher percentage of lower margin contract manufacturing revenue during the quarter. Gross profit margin for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 7%. Gross profit was $256 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a gross profit of $8 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase in revenues from higher margin Branded Products and R&D revenue. Gross profit margin was approximately 12.5% for the year ended December 31, 2022, over a 3,100% improvement compared to 0.5% for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company anticipates continued improvement in gross margins due to both increased revenue against fixed facility expenses and larger productions runs on commercially proven products. Cost of revenues was $488 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $58 thousand compared to $430 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. The increase in cost of revenues was attributable to the Company's revenue growth. Cost of revenues increased by $249 thousand, or 16.1%, to $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in cost of revenues is reflective of the Company's year-over-year revenue growth. Total operating expenses, including R&D and SG&A expenses, decreased to $816 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2022, as compared to $991 thousand for the prior year period. The decrease was attributable to a reduction in SG&A expenses in the quarter. Total operating expenses, including R&D and SG&A expenses, increased to $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to $2.6 million for the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in franchise tax expense, increased research and development investment related to the initiation of two proof of concept studies for drug delivery candidates utilizing our hydrogel technology, and the costs for professional fees and other administrative expenses associated with public company governance requirements. The exceptionally high franchise tax was due to the Company's IPO and the associated increase in gross assets. The Company has reduced its number of authorized shares which will significantly reduce the franchise tax in 2023 and beyond. The Company expects its franchise tax liability will be approximately $24 thousand in 2023. Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses increased by $336 thousand to $367 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022, from $31 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase is due to the initiation of two proof of concept studies for drug delivery candidates utilizing our hydrogel technology. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $4.75 million as compared to $4.31 million for the same period the year prior. Interest expense totaled $1.3 million for the full year 2022, as compared to $1.9 million for the full year 2021. In 2022 we paid off all our convertible debt, which makes up the majority of this interest expense, and as a result, our interest expense will dramatically decrease in 2023. As of December 31, 2022, NEXGEL had $6.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, which includes an investment in US treasuries of $5.5 million. As of December 31, 2022, NEXGEL had 5,572,234 shares of common stock outstanding. NEXGEL Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results Conference Call Management will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its operational and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022. Date: March 27, 2023Time: 4:30 P.M. ETLive Call: +1-877-407-9208 (U.S. Toll Free) or +1-201-493-6784 (International)Webcast: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1600317&tp_key=5dc1f7e99c For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a replay will be available through April 3, 2023, at +1-844-512-2921 (U.S. Toll Free) or +1-412-317-6671 (International). Participants must use the following code to access the replay of the call: 13736617. An archived version of the webcast will also be available on NEXGEL's Investor Relations site: https://ir.nexgel.com/. About NEXGEL, INC. NEXGEL is a leading provider of ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogels for healthcare and consumer applications. Based in Langhorne, Pa., the Company has developed and manufactured electron-beam, cross-linked hydrogels for over two decades. NEXGEL has formulated more than 200 different combinations to bring natural ingredients to gentle skin patches that can be worn for long periods of time with little to no irritation. Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "prospects," "outlook," and similar words or expressions, or future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "would," "may," and "could," are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, performance, or achievements for many reasons including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, a future event, or otherwise. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company's forward-looking statements, please see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, including but not limited to the discussion under "Risk Factors" therein, which the Company filed with the SEC and which may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov/. Investor Contacts: Valter Pinto, Managing DirectorKCSA Strategic Communications212.896.1254valter@kcsa.com Media Contacts: Kelly KnobeckDirector of Consumer Productsinfo@nexgel.com NEXGEL, INCCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousands, except share and per share data) NEXGEL, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(in thousands, except share and per share data) NEXGEL, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(in thousands) COMTEX_427665155/2010/2023-03-27T16:05:14 2022 revenue increased 32% YoY to $2.05 million, while gross profit margin improved As of December 31, 2022, had over $6.6 million in cash and securities which is sufficient to operate through 2025 LANGHORNE, Pa., March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXGEL, Inc. ("NEXGEL" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: "NXGL"), a leading provider of ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogel products for healthcare and consumer applications, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. Adam Levy, NEXGEL's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased to surpass $2 million in full year revenue for 2022, a 32% year-over-year increase, driven primarily by a 34.7% increase in contract manufacturing and a 67.0% increase in branded consumer products. At year-end, we had over $6.6 million of cash and securities, providing us with ample working capital to execute on our growth plans and operate our business plan through 2025." Mr. Levy continued, "As we continue through 2023, we anticipate our investments in R&D and joint ventures, new product launches, and partnerships to generate further year-over-year revenue growth. Our team has continued to navigate a challenging macroeconomic backdrop by being disciplined with cash deployment, while continuing to execute a thoughtful, multi-pronged business strategy to drive our future growth." Fourth Quarter 2022 Operational Highlights Operational Highlights Subsequent to Fourth Quarter 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Highlights For the fourth quarter of 2022, revenue totaled $524 thousand, a slight decrease as compared to $533 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2021. During the fourth quarter of 2022, branded consumer product sales as a percentage of revenue was approximately 37%, a change of approximately 4% from the third quarter of 2022 when branded consumer product sales were 41% of revenue. The decrease is predominately due to a slowdown from the Amazon marketplace and supply chain delays that delayed new product launches originally scheduled for early Q4 into late Q4 and early Q1. Contract manufacturing revenue for the fourth quarter 2022 as a percentage of revenue was 57%. In 2023, management expects branded consumer product and contract manufacturing to each contribute approximately 50% to revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2022, revenue totaled $2.05 million, an increase of $497 thousand, or 32%, when compared to $1.55 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in overall revenues was primarily due to sales growth year-over-year in both our contract manufacturing of 34.7% and branded products of 67.0%. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $36 thousand compared to $103 thousand for the same period in 2021 reflecting a higher percentage of lower margin contract manufacturing revenue during the quarter. Gross profit margin for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 7%. Gross profit was $256 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a gross profit of $8 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase in revenues from higher margin Branded Products and R&D revenue. Gross profit margin was approximately 12.5% for the year ended December 31, 2022, over a 3,100% improvement compared to 0.5% for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company anticipates continued improvement in gross margins due to both increased revenue against fixed facility expenses and larger productions runs on commercially proven products. Cost of revenues was $488 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $58 thousand compared to $430 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. The increase in cost of revenues was attributable to the Company's revenue growth. Cost of revenues increased by $249 thousand, or 16.1%, to $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in cost of revenues is reflective of the Company's year-over-year revenue growth. Total operating expenses, including R&D and SG&A expenses, decreased to $816 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2022, as compared to $991 thousand for the prior year period. The decrease was attributable to a reduction in SG&A expenses in the quarter. Total operating expenses, including R&D and SG&A expenses, increased to $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to $2.6 million for the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in franchise tax expense, increased research and development investment related to the initiation of two proof of concept studies for drug delivery candidates utilizing our hydrogel technology, and the costs for professional fees and other administrative expenses associated with public company governance requirements. The exceptionally high franchise tax was due to the Company's IPO and the associated increase in gross assets. The Company has reduced its number of authorized shares which will significantly reduce the franchise tax in 2023 and beyond. The Company expects its franchise tax liability will be approximately $24 thousand in 2023. Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses increased by $336 thousand to $367 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022, from $31 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase is due to the initiation of two proof of concept studies for drug delivery candidates utilizing our hydrogel technology. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $4.75 million as compared to $4.31 million for the same period the year prior. Interest expense totaled $1.3 million for the full year 2022, as compared to $1.9 million for the full year 2021. In 2022 we paid off all our convertible debt, which makes up the majority of this interest expense, and as a result, our interest expense will dramatically decrease in 2023. As of December 31, 2022, NEXGEL had $6.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, which includes an investment in US treasuries of $5.5 million. As of December 31, 2022, NEXGEL had 5,572,234 shares of common stock outstanding. NEXGEL Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results Conference Call Management will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its operational and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022. Date: March 27, 2023Time: 4:30 P.M. ETLive Call: +1-877-407-9208 (U.S. Toll Free) or +1-201-493-6784 (International)Webcast: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1600317&tp_key=5dc1f7e99c For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a replay will be available through April 3, 2023, at +1-844-512-2921 (U.S. Toll Free) or +1-412-317-6671 (International). Participants must use the following code to access the replay of the call: 13736617. An archived version of the webcast will also be available on NEXGEL's Investor Relations site: https://ir.nexgel.com/. About NEXGEL, INC. NEXGEL is a leading provider of ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogels for healthcare and consumer applications. Based in Langhorne, Pa., the Company has developed and manufactured electron-beam, cross-linked hydrogels for over two decades. NEXGEL has formulated more than 200 different combinations to bring natural ingredients to gentle skin patches that can be worn for long periods of time with little to no irritation. Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "prospects," "outlook," and similar words or expressions, or future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "would," "may," and "could," are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, performance, or achievements for many reasons including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, a future event, or otherwise. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company's forward-looking statements, please see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, including but not limited to the discussion under "Risk Factors" therein, which the Company filed with the SEC and which may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov/. Investor Contacts: Valter Pinto, Managing DirectorKCSA Strategic Communications212.896.1254valter@kcsa.com Media Contacts: Kelly KnobeckDirector of Consumer Productsinfo@nexgel.com NEXGEL, INCCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousands, except share and per share data) NEXGEL, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(in thousands, except share and per share data) NEXGEL, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(in thousands) COMTEX_427665155/2010/2023-03-27T16:05:14