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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	March 9, 2023
(Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
IRIDEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware		000-27598	77-0210467
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
1212 Terra Bella Avenue Mountain View, California 94043
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(650) 940-4700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Class		Trading Symbol		Name of Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		IRIX		Nasdaq Global Market

 

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On March 9, 2023, IRIDEX Corporation issued a press release discussing its financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)	Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated March 9, 2023.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

			IRIDEX CORPORATION
	By:		/s/David I. Bruce
			David I. Bruce
			President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 9, 2023

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Iridex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

 

Achieves Record Quarterly Glaucoma Probe Sales and 6% Full Year Revenue Growth

 

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 9, 2023 -- Iridex Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX), a provider of innovative ophthalmic laser-based medical products for the treatment of glaucoma and retinal diseases, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 and issued 2023 financial guidance.

 

Fourth Quarter 2022 & Recent Highlights

 

Full Year 2022 Highlights

 

“The highlight of our fourth quarter results were record Cyclo G6 probe sales. We are pleased with our commercial and operational execution in the second half of the year resulting in improvements in gross margins and declining operating loss,” said David Bruce, President and CEO of Iridex. “In 2022 we continued to reestablish the foundation for customer adoption and market penetration with our Cyclo G6 glaucoma treatment platform. The broadening use of sweep management software combined with the establishment of the updated dosing recommendations published by our clinical consensus panel, have led users to report improved clinical outcomes and consistency with MPTLT. When coupled with the launch of our new Iridex Pascal platform in the U.S. to be followed by our new single-spot platform just cleared by FDA, we are well-positioned to build momentum in 2023.”

 

Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results

 

Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2022 was $15.2 million compared to $15.3 million during the same period of the prior year. Total product revenue from the Cyclo G6 glaucoma product group was $4.2 million, 9% higher than the fourth quarter of 2021 driven by higher Cyclo G6 probe sales. Retina product revenue in the fourth quarter was $8.1 million compared to $9.1 million in the prior year, a decrease of 11%, primarily driven by weaker international capital equipment sales due to strength in the U.S. dollar. Other revenue, which includes royalties, services, and other legacy products, increased 26% to $2.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the prior year, primarily driven by strength in each category.

 

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Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased to $6.7 million, or a 43.9% gross margin, compared to $6.0 million, or a 39.3% gross margin, in the same period of the prior year. The higher gross margin was the result of higher Cyclo G6 probe sales and higher product mix of U.S. laser systems sales.

 

Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased 4% to $8.1 million compared to $8.4 million in the same period of the prior year.

 

Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $1.1 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.4 million, or $0.15 per share, in the same period of the prior year.

 

Full Year 2022 Financial Results

 

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased 6% to $57.0 million from $53.9 million in 2021. Total product revenue from the Cyclo G6 glaucoma product family was $14.7 million, 5% higher than fiscal year 2021 driven by higher Cyclo G6 system and probe sales in the US. Retina product revenue was $31.7 million compared to $31.1 million in the prior year, an increase of 2%, driven by strong capital equipment sales in the U.S., that was partially offset by lower international sales due to the strong U.S. dollar. Other revenue increased 20% to $10.6 million in 2022 compared to the prior year primarily driven by full year revenue recognition from the sale of distribution rights and higher legacy probe sales.

 

Gross profit for the full year 2022 was $25.4 million on higher revenue and favorable product mix, representing 44.5% gross margin, compared to $22.8 million, or 42.4% gross margin, during the prior year.

 

Operating expenses for 2022 increased 8% to $32.9 million compared to $30.4 million in the prior year. This increase in operating expenses is primarily a result of broader sales and marketing investments plus additional R&D investments in the PASCAL product line and other new product development initiatives.

 

Net loss for 2022 increased to $7.5 million, or $0.47 per share, compared to a net loss of $5.2 million, or $0.34 per share in the prior year, which included PPP loan forgiveness of $2.5 million in 2021.

 

Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2022 totaled $13.9 million. Cash reduction during the year was $10.0 million, which includes approximately $3.5 million increase in inventories and related pre-orders to mitigate potential supply-chain issues, which are expected to substantially unwind throughout 2023.

 

Guidance for Full Year 2023

Iridex projects Cyclo G6 probe sales of 65,000 to 67,000 representing approximately 9% to 12% growth over 2022 and to expand the Cyclo G6 systems installed base by 225 to 250 systems. Total revenue for the full year is expected to be $57 million to $59 million. 2023 total revenue guidance represents growth of approximately 3% to 6% after adjusting for an approximate $1.5 million reduction of Other Revenue royalty income resulting from the expiration of licensed patents.

 

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Iridex’s management team will host a conference call today beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET. Investors interested in listening to the conference call may do so by accessing the live and recorded webcast on the “Event Calendar” page of the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.iridex.com.

 

About Iridex

Iridex Corporation is a worldwide leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and versatile laser-based medical systems, delivery devices and consumable instrumentation for the ophthalmology market. The Company’s proprietary MicroPulse® technology delivers a differentiated treatment that provides safe, effective, and proven treatment for targeted sight-threatening eye conditions. Iridex’s current product line is used for the treatment of glaucoma and diabetic macular edema (DME) and other retinal diseases. Iridex products are sold in the United States through a direct sales force and internationally primarily through a network of independent distributors into more than 100 countries. For further information, visit the Iridex website at www.iridex.com.

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Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, including those statements concerning clinical and commercial momentum, market adoption and expansion, demand for and utilization of the Company's products, financial guidance and results and expected sales volumes. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. Please see a detailed description of these and other risks contained in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 10, 2022 and our Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date and will not be updated.

 

Investor Relations Contact

Philip Taylor

Gilmartin Group

investors@iridex.com

 

 

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IRIDEX Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

		Three Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
		December 31,				January 1,				December 31,				January 1,
		2022				2022				2022				2022
Total revenues		$	15,195			$	15,254			$	56,972			$	53,903
Cost of revenues			8,531				9,252				31,604				31,072
Gross profit			6,664				6,002				25,368				22,831
Operating expenses:
Research and development			1,450				2,243				7,175				6,868
Sales and marketing			4,826				4,095				18,178				14,637
General and administrative			1,798				2,061				7,557				8,859
Total operating expenses			8,074				8,399				32,910				30,364
Loss from operations			(1,410	)			(2,397	)			(7,542	)			(7,533	)
Other income (expense), net			276				(30	)			60				2,348
Loss from operations before provision for income taxes			(1,134	)			(2,427	)			(7,482	)			(5,185	)
Provision for income taxes			14				16				65				40
Net loss		$	(1,148	)		$	(2,443	)		$	(7,547	)		$	(5,225	)
Net loss per share:
Basic		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.15	)		$	(0.47	)		$	(0.34	)
Diluted		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.15	)		$	(0.47	)		$	(0.34	)
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share:
Basic			15,990				15,867				15,938				15,421
Diluted			15,990				15,867				15,938				15,421

 

 

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IRIDEX Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands and unaudited)

 

		December 31,				January 1,
		2022				2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	13,922			$	23,852
Accounts receivable, net			9,768				9,716
Inventories			10,608				7,614
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,468				1,071
Total current assets			35,766				42,253
Property and equipment, net			462				428
Intangible assets, net			1,977				2,205
Goodwill			965				965
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net			1,665				2,565
Other long-term assets			1,455				271
Total assets		$	42,290			$	48,687
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	3,873			$	3,399
Accrued compensation			2,448				3,192
Accrued expenses			1,548				1,575
Other current liabilities			968				1,098
Accrued warranty			168				100
Deferred revenue			2,411				2,355
Operating lease liabilities			1,037				927
Total current liabilities			12,453				12,646
Long-term liabilities:
Accrued warranty			106				58
Deferred revenue			11,742				10,930
Operating lease liabilities			732				1,729
Other long-term liabilities			26				25
Total liabilities			25,059				25,388
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock			169				168
Additional paid-in capital			86,802				85,255
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			(24)				45
Accumulated deficit			(69,716	)			(62,169	)
Total stockholders' equity			17,231				23,299
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	42,290			$	48,687

 

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