Record second quarter 2024 revenue of $6.6 million, representing growth of 32% compared to the second quarter of 2023 150th Growth Direct® system placed with an existing top 15 global pharma customer First Growth Direct Rapid Sterility system placed with an existing top 10 global pharma customer Gross margin improved by 35 percentage points compared to the second quarter of 2023, and by 24 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2024 Announces operational efficiency program that is expected to enable the Company to achieve positive cash flow without additional financing Reaffirms full year 2024 total revenue guidance of at least $27.0 million, representing growth of at least 20% compared to full year 2023 LEXINGTON, Mass., Aug. 02, 2024 (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 second quarter ended June 30, 2024. "Through the first half of 2024, we have been executing well and advancing our strategic priorities of accelerating Growth Direct® system placements, meaningfully improving gross margins and commercializing Growth Direct Rapid Sterility," said Robert Spignesi, President and CEO. "This morning, we announced an operational efficiency program that is expected to enable the Company to achieve positive cash flow without additional financing. We believe the combination of our demonstrated consistent business performance, coupled with disciplined cash management, will allow us to drive substantial shareholder value." Second Quarter Financial Results Total revenue for the second quarter of 2024 increased 32.3% to $6.6 million compared to $5.0 million in the second quarter of 2023. The Company placed five new Growth Direct® systems and completed the validation of five customer systems compared to two placements and three validations in the second quarter of 2023. Product revenue increased by 43.2% to $4.5 million, compared to $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2023. Service revenue increased by 13.5% to $2.1 million, compared to $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2023. Recurring revenue increased by 7.0% to $3.8 million, compared to $3.6 million in the second quarter of 2023. Total cost of revenue was $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $6.9 million in the second quarter of 2023. Total operating expenses were $13.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, essentially flat compared to the prior year. General and administrative expenses decreased by 13.5% compared to the second quarter of 2023. Research and development and sales and marketing expenses increased by 15.8% and 13.3%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023. Net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $12.6 million, compared to $14.0 million in the second quarter of 2023. Net loss per share for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.29, compared to $0.33 in the second quarter of 2023. Cash, cash equivalents and investments were approximately $70 million, and the Company had no debt outstanding as of June 30, 2024. Operational Efficiency Program In July 2024, the Company completed an enterprise-wide review of opportunities to realize operational efficiencies. Based on the results of this review, the Company is implementing certain cost actions including a reduction in the Company's current workforce, the closure of open and planned positions, and reductions in other non-headcount-related expenses across the business. These actions are expected to result in approximately $7 million in annual cash savings and enable the Company to achieve positive cash flow by the end of 2027 without additional financing. The Company does not expect these actions to impact its 2024 revenue or gross margin outlook and plans to continue to invest in key initiatives that are expected to drive future revenue growth and gross margin improvement, including product development and cost reduction programs. The Company expects to record a related charge of approximately $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2024. 2024 Outlook The Company is reaffirming its full year 2024 total revenue guidance of at least $27.0 million, representing growth of at least 20% compared to full year 2023, and the placement of at least 20 systems. The Company continues to expect gross margin to be positive for the third and fourth quarters of 2024. Webcast Details The Company will host a conference call before the market opens today, August 2, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results. The live call is accessible on the Company's website at 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 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 guidance for full year 2024 revenue; the Company's operational efficiency program, including the expected costs, timing, savings and other intended benefits thereof; the Company's expectations for achieving positive cash flow by the end of 2027 without additional financing; the Company's financial position and cash runway; the Company's ability to drive substantial shareholder value; expected placements of Growth Direct systems, the anticipated timing of such placements and the impact on the Company's revenue; and intentions regarding the Company's commercial execution and improvements to gross margins. 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Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions which may cause actual results to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement, including, but not limited to, the Company's ability to implement and realize the intended benefits of its operational efficiency program; the Company's ability to achieve positive cash flow without requiring additional financing; the impact of the operational efficiency program on the Company's ability to achieve its business objectives; the Company's significant losses since inception; the Company's ability to meet its publicly announced guidance and other expectations about its business and operations; the Company's limited experience in marketing and sales and the effectiveness of its sales processes; the Company's need to develop new products and adapt to technological changes; the Company's ability to establish and maintain its position as a leading provider of automated microbial quality control testing; the Company's ability to maintain its manufacturing facility; the Company's ability to improve the gross margins of its products and services; risks related to third-parties; the Company's ability to retain key management and other employees; risks related to regulatory and intellectual property matters; risks related to supply chain disruptions and the impact of inflation; the impact of macroeconomic volatility; and the other important factors outlined under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as such factors may be updated from time to time in its other filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the Investor Relations page of its website at investors.rapidmicrobio.com. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results. The Company has no obligation, and does not undertake any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statement made in this press release to reflect changes since the date of this press release, except as may be required by law. RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)     Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,       2024       2023       2024       2023     Revenue:                 Product revenue $ 4,537     $ 3,169     $ 8,250     $ 6,493     Service revenue   2,081       1,833       3,979       3,544     Total revenue   6,618       5,002       12,229       10,037     Costs and operating expenses: