LEXINGTON, Mass., Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPID) (the “Company”), an innovative life sciences technology company providing mission critical automation solutions to facilitate the efficient manufacturing and fast, safe release of healthcare products, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.
“We are pleased to have closed out 2024 with record fourth quarter sales and gross margin performance, demonstrating the momentum in our business,” said Robert Spignesi, President and CEO. “In 2025, we expect to build on this momentum through continued focus on our strategic priorities of accelerating system placements, improving gross margins, innovating new products and prudently managing our cash. We are excited about the global Distribution and Collaboration Agreement we announced with MilliporeSigma and expect it to accelerate our progress against each of these strategic priorities over the coming years. Together, this gives us confidence in our ability to further establish the Growth Direct as the standard in automating microbial quality control and deliver sustained shareholder value.”
Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $8.2 million, compared to $6.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 30%. The Company placed six Growth Direct systems and completed the validation of four customer systems in the fourth quarter. Product revenue increased by 27% to $5.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $4.1 million in Q4 2023. Service revenue increased by 35% to $3.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $2.2 million in Q4 2023. Recurring revenue increased by 27% to $4.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $3.3 million in Q4 2023.
Total cost of revenue was $7.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $6.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Gross margin percentage in the fourth quarter of 2024 was positive 12% compared to negative 3% in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Total operating expenses decreased by 7% to $11.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $12.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. General and administrative expenses decreased by 13%, research and development expenses increased by 3%, and sales and marketing expenses decreased by 6%, in each case compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.
Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $9.7 million, compared to $11.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $0.22, compared to $0.26 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $50.7 million on December 31, 2024, with no debt outstanding.
Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Total revenue for the full year was $28.1 million in 2024, compared to $22.5 million in 2023, representing an increase of 25%. The Company placed 21 Growth Direct systems and completed the validation of 16 customer systems in 2024, and now has 162 cumulative systems placed and 137 cumulative systems validated globally. Product revenue increased by 26% to $18.7 million in 2024, compared to $14.8 million in 2023. Service revenue increased by 21% to $9.3 million in 2024, compared to $7.7 million in 2023. Recurring revenue increased by 14% to $15.5 million in 2024, compared to $13.5 million in 2023.
Total cost of revenue was $28.2 million in 2024, compared to $28.0 million in 2023. Gross margin percentage in the full year 2024 was 0% compared to negative 24% for the full year 2023.
Total operating expenses decreased by $1.3 million to $49.8 million in 2024, compared to $51.1 million in 2023. General and administrative expenses decreased by 12%, research and development expenses increased by 14%, and sales and marketing expenses were approximately flat, in each case compared to 2023.
Net loss was $46.9 million in 2024, compared to $52.5 million in 2023, and net loss per share attributable to common shareholders was $1.08 in 2024, compared to $1.22 in 2023.
Full Year 2025 Outlook
For the full year 2025, the Company expects total revenue of at least $32.0 million, with between 21 and 25 system placements.
Global Distribution and Collaboration Agreement with MilliporeSigma
In a separate release issued on February 27, 2025, the Company announced a global Distribution and Collaboration Agreement with the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates in the U.S. as MilliporeSigma (“MilliporeSigma”). This agreement grants MilliporeSigma global co-exclusive rights to sell Growth Direct systems and related consumables. The Company will continue to utilize its existing direct sales team and distribution channels to sell, place, validate and service its products globally. The agreement also enables collaboration between both parties with respect to the Company’s manufacturing supply chain, services and joint technology development efforts.
For additional details regarding this announcement, please refer to the related press release at https://investors.rapidmicrobio.com/news-and-events/news-releases
Webcast Details
The Company will host a conference call before the market opens today, February 28, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EST to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results. The live call is accessible on the Company’s website at https://investors.rapidmicrobio.com and will be archived and available for replay for one year.
About Rapid Micro Biosystems
Rapid Micro Biosystems is an innovative life sciences technology company providing mission critical automation solutions to facilitate the efficient manufacturing and fast, safe release of healthcare products such as biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and sterile injectables. The Company’s flagship Growth Direct system automates and modernizes the antiquated, manual microbial quality control (“MQC”) testing workflows used in the largest and most complex pharmaceutical manufacturing operations across the globe. The Growth Direct system brings the quality control lab to the manufacturing floor, unlocking the power of MQC automation to deliver the faster results, greater accuracy, increased operational efficiency, better compliance with data integrity regulations, and quicker decision making that customers rely on to ensure safe and consistent supply of important healthcare products. The Company is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts and has U.S. manufacturing in Lowell, Massachusetts, with global locations in Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. For more information, please visit www.rapidmicrobio.com or follow the Company on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @rapidmicrobio or on LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes 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. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s full year 2025 revenue guidance; expected placements of Growth Direct systems, anticipated timing of such placements and the impact on the Company’s revenue; expectations and goals with respect to continued improvement in gross margins and cash management; and the Company’s Distribution and Collaboration Agreement and the terms thereof, including future collaboration opportunities between the parties.
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| RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) |
| |
| | Three Months Ended December 31, | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | | 2024 | | | | 2023 | | | | 2024 | | | | 2023 | |
| Revenue: | | | | | | | |
| Product revenue | $ | 5,223 | | | $ | 4,112 | | | $ | 18,728 | | | $ | 14,805 | |
| Service revenue | | 2,995 | | | | 2,225 | | | | 9,323 | | | | 7,714 | |
| Total revenue | | 8,218 | | | | 6,337 | | | | 28,051 | | | | 22,519 | |
| Costs and operating expenses: | | | | | | | |
| Cost of product revenue | | 5,637 | | | | 4,699 | | | | 21,041 | | | | 20,060 | |
| Cost of service revenue | | 1,599 | | | | 1,810 | | | | 7,119 | | | | 7,944 | |
| Research and development | | 3,401 | | | | 3,318 | | | | 14,597 | | | | 12,820 | |
| Sales and marketing | | 2,982 | | | | 3,161 | | | | 13,266 | | | | 13,322 | |
| General and administrative | | 4,827 | | | | 5,537 | | | | 21,947 | | | | 24,936 | |
| Total costs and operating expenses | | 18,446 | | | | 18,525 | | | | 77,970 | | | | 79,082 | |
| Loss from operations | | (10,228 | ) | | | (12,188 | ) | | | (49,919 | ) | | | (56,563 | ) |
| Other income (expense): | | | | | | | |
| Interest income, net | | 575 | | | | 1,041 | | | | 3,164 | | | | 4,210 | |
| Other expense, net | | (21 | ) | | | (17 | ) | | | (112 | ) | | | (83 | ) |
| Total other income, net | | 554 | | | | 1,024 | | | | 3,052 | | | | 4,127 | |
| Loss before income taxes | | (9,674 | ) | | | (11,164 | ) | | | (46,867 | ) | | | (52,436 | ) |
| Income tax expense | | (9 | ) | | | 8 | | | | 22 | | | | 31 | |
| Net loss | $ | (9,665 | ) | | $ | (11,172 | ) | | $ | (46,889 | ) | | $ | (52,467 | ) |
| Net loss per share — basic and diluted | $ | (0.22 | ) | | $ | (0.26 | ) | | $ | (1.08 | ) | | $ | (1.22 | ) |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic and diluted | | 43,768,689 | | | | 43,139,346 | | | | 43,575,705 | | | | 43,024,039 | |
| RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands) |
| |
| | December 31, |
| | | 2024 | | | 2023 |
| Assets | | | |
| Current assets: | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 16,911 | | $ | 24,285 |
| Short-term investments | | 33,821 | | | 67,768 |
| Accounts receivable | | 7,519 | | | 5,532 |
| Inventory | | 20,200 | | | 19,961 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 2,466 | | | 2,869 |
| Total current assets | | 80,917 | | | 120,415 |
| Property and equipment, net | | 11,193 | | | 12,832 |
| Right-of-use assets | | 5,163 | | | 6,240 |
| Long-term investments | | — | | | 2,911 |
| Other long-term assets | | 531 | | | 770 |
| Restricted cash | | 365 | | | 284 |
| Total assets | $ | 98,169 | | $ | 143,452 |
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | |
| Accounts payable | $ | 2,535 | | $ | 1,973 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | | 7,217 | | | 9,907 |
| Deferred revenue | | 6,599 | | | 5,974 |
| Lease liabilities, short-term | | 1,214 | | | 1,132 |
| Total current liabilities | | 17,565 | | | 18,986 |
| Lease liabilities, long-term | | 4,954 | | | 6,214 |
| Other long-term liabilities | | 298 | | | 263 |
| Total liabilities | | 22,817 | | | 25,463 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | | 75,352 | | | 117,989 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 98,169 | | $ | 143,452 |
CONTACT: Investor Contact: Michael Beaulieu, CFA Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications investors@rapidmicrobio.com Media Contact: media@rapidmicrobio.com
