BILLERICA, Mass., Nov. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConforMIS, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFMS), a medical technology company that uses its proprietary iFit Image-to-Implant technology platform to develop, manufacture and sell joint replacement implants that are customized to fit each patient's unique anatomy, announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017.

Q3 Summary:

• Total revenue of $18.4 million, down 1.2% year-over-year on a reported basis and down 1.6% on a constant currency basis
• Product revenue of $18.2 million, down 1.2% year-over-year on a reported basis and down 1.6% on a constant currency basis
  • U.S. product revenue increased 3.8% year-over-year
  • Rest of World product revenue decreased 23.1% year-over-year on a reported basis and decreased 25.0% year-over-year on a constant currency basis
• Gross margin of 40%, an increase of 800 basis points year-over-year

"We are pleased with our third quarter results as we saw improved commercial performance in the US and excellent progress in our operating performance for the quarter,” said Mark Augusti, President and Chief Executive Officer of ConforMIS, Inc. “We are especially pleased with our continued progress on gross margin realizing an 800 basis point improvement over prior year.  Consistent with what we have communicated previously, we remain on track as we enter the last quarter of the year.”

Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Total revenue decreased $0.2 million to $18.4 million, or 1.2% year-over-year on a reported basis and decreased 1.6% on a constant currency basis. Total revenue in the third quarter of 2017 included royalty revenue related to patent license agreements of $0.2 million which was consistent with the third quarter of 2016. 

Product revenue decreased $0.2 million to $18.2 million, or 1.2% year-over-year on a reported basis and decreased 1.6% on a constant currency basis. U.S. product revenue increased $0.6 million to $15.5 million, or 3.8% year-over-year, and Rest of World product revenue decreased $0.8 million to $2.7 million, or 23.1% year-over-year on a reported basis and decreased 25% on a constant currency basis. Product revenue from sales of iTotal CR, iDuo and iUni was $13.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $14.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 10% year-over-year on a reported and constant currency basis.  Product revenue from sales of iTotal PS was $5.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $1.2 million, or 29% year-over-year on a reported and constant currency basis.

Gross profit increased $1.3 million to $7.3 million, or 40% of revenue, in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $6.0 million, or 32% of revenue, in the third quarter of 2016. The 800 basis point increase in gross margin year-over-year was driven primarily by cost reductions as a result of vertical integration and manufacturing efficiencies.

Total operating expenses increased $1.3 million to $20.2 million, or 7% year-over-year. The increase in operating expenses was driven primarily by higher general and administrative costs, partially offset by lower sales and marketing costs.

Net loss was $12.5 million, or $0.29 per basic share, in the third quarter of 2017, compared to a net loss of $12.8 million, or $0.31 per basic share, for the same period last year. The decrease in third quarter net loss was driven primarily by higher gross profit and higher foreign currency exchange transaction income related to international intercompany receivables, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.

As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and investments totaled $54.5 million, compared to $65.5 million as of December 31, 2016.

Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company provides certain information regarding the Company's financial results or projected financial results on a non-GAAP "constant currency basis." This information estimates the impact of changes in foreign currency rates on the translation of the Company's current or projected future period financial results as compared to the applicable comparable period. This impact is derived by taking the adjusted current or projected local currency results and translating them into U.S. Dollars based upon the foreign currency exchange rates for the applicable comparable period. It does not include any other effect of changes in foreign currency rates on the Company's results or business. Non-GAAP information is not a substitute for, and is not superior to, information presented on a GAAP basis.

Conference Call

As previously announced, ConforMIS will conduct a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Management will discuss financial results and strategic matters. To participate in the conference call, please call 877-809-6331 (or 615-247-0224 for international) and use conference ID number 99181599 or listen to the webcast in the investor relations section of the company's website at ir.conformis.com. The online archive of the webcast will be available on the company's website for 30 days.

About ConforMIS, Inc.

ConforMIS is a medical technology company that uses its proprietary iFit Image-to-Implant technology platform to develop, manufacture and sell joint replacement implants that are individually sized and shaped, or customized, to fit each patient's unique anatomy. ConforMIS offers a broad line of customized knee implants and pre-sterilized, single-use instruments delivered in a single package to the hospital. In clinical studies, ConforMIS’ iTotal CR demonstrated superior clinical outcomes, including better function and greater patient satisfaction, compared to traditional, off-the-shelf implants. ConforMIS owns or exclusively in-licenses approximately 450 issued patents and pending patent applications that cover customized implants and patient-specific instrumentation for all major joints. 

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