Biomerica Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
16 January 2025 - 12:19AM
Biomerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRA), (the “Company”) a global provider
of advanced medical diagnostic and therapeutic products today
reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025
ended November 30, 2024.
Key Highlights:
- Direct-to-Consumer Launch of inFoods® IBS
TestPatients can now order the inFoods® IBS test directly
from www.infoodsIBS.com without the need for a doctor’s visit. With
a simple, at-home finger-prick blood sample, this non-invasive and
personalized test identifies trigger foods that cause IBS symptoms
such as bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort. Physician
oversight ensures a safe and convenient path to symptom relief,
helping patients regain control of their lives.
- Three Key Patents Secured for inFoods®
TechnologyBiomerica received notices of allowance for
patents addressing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn’s
Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis. These patents cover markets under
the European Patent Organization (EPO), including Germany, the UK,
France, Italy, and Spain, as well as over 30 additional countries.
Together, these address multi-billion-dollar market opportunities:
GERD ($4.0 billion+), Crohn’s Disease ($2.5 billion+), and
Ulcerative Colitis ($1.9 billion+).
- Expanding Distribution PartnershipsBiomerica
is in discussions with multiple potential distribution partners in
the U.S. and internationally to broaden the availability of
inFoods® IBS and expand its market reach.
Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of Fiscal
2025Biomerica continued to deliver improved financial
performance, demonstrating revenue growth, disciplined cost
management, and progress toward profitability.
Revenue and Sales Performance: For the fiscal
second quarter of 2025, Biomerica reported net sales of $1.64
million, a 5% increase from the $1.57 million recorded in the same
quarter of the previous year. This growth in sales, driven by
sustained demand from both new and existing customers, underscores
the appeal of Biomerica’s diverse product range.
Cost Management and Margin Enhancement:
Biomerica continued to make significant progress with its
cost-saving initiatives, targeting an annual expense reduction of
16% to 23%. To date, these efforts have delivered savings of
approximately $670 thousand, keeping the Company on track to
achieve its projected annual savings of $1.0 million to $1.4
million.
During the same quarter, gross margins improved from 21% in
Q2FY2024 to 27%, reflecting a favorable shift in the sales mix
toward the Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Contract Manufacturing
sectors and reduced direct labor costs due to strategic workforce
reductions. Operating expenses saw a substantial decrease, dropping
26% year-over-year to $1.43 million in the quarter, down from $1.93
million, largely due to efficiencies from workforce reductions and
streamlined operations.
Reduced Operating and Net Losses: The Company
also experienced notable progress in reducing operating and net
losses for the fiscal second quarter of 2025, with the operating
loss decreasing by 39% to $990,000 from $1.6 million, and the net
loss reducing by 37% to $950,000 from $1.5 million, driven by
strategic cost savings and operational enhancements.
Liquidity and Capital Resources: Cash and cash
equivalents decreased from $2.82 million at the end of the first
quarter to $2.37 million at the end of the second quarter, allowing
financial flexibility to execute strategic initiatives.
“Our fiscal second quarter results demonstrate meaningful
progress in aligning our operations with our strategic priorities,”
said Zack Irani, CEO of Biomerica. “We remain focused on achieving
cash flow break-even and are actively pursuing several near-term
opportunities that could make this a reality.”
Selected Financial Results |
Three Months
Ended |
Three Months
Ended |
|
November 30,
2024 |
November 30,
2023 |
($
in millions, except percentages) |
|
|
Revenue |
$1.64 |
|
$1.57 |
|
Gross margin |
27 |
% |
21 |
% |
Operating expenses |
$1.43 |
|
$1.93 |
|
Operating loss |
($0.99 |
) |
($1.61 |
) |
Net
Loss |
($0.95 |
) |
($1.51 |
) |
|
|
|
About Biomerica (NASDAQ:
BMRA)
Biomerica, Inc. (www.biomerica.com ) is a global
biomedical technology company that develops, patents, manufactures
and markets advanced diagnostic and therapeutic products used at
the point-of-care (in home and in physicians' offices) and in
hospital/clinical laboratories for detection and/or treatment of
medical conditions and diseases. The Company's products are
designed to enhance the health and well-being of people, while
reducing total healthcare costs. Biomerica primarily focuses on
gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases where the Company has
multiple diagnostic and therapeutic products in development.
About inFoods® The inFoods IBS
test involves a simple blood collection procedure and is designed
to assess a patient’s above normal immunoreactivity to specific
foods. Instead of difficult to manage broad dietary restrictions,
physicians can now use the inFoods IBS information to make
targeted, patient-specific recommendations about specific foods
that, when removed from the diet, may alleviate IBS symptoms such
as pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. Further information
about Biomerica’s patented inFoods® Technology Platform can be
found at: www.infoodsibs.com. The inFoods IBS clinical study was
performed at several prominent centers including Mayo Clinic, Beth
Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc. - a Harvard Medical School
Teaching Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital, and the University
of Michigan. The clinical results for improvement in the Abdominal
Pain Intensity (API) responder endpoint of >30%, for IBS
patients in the treatment diet arm had a statistically significant
improvement over patients in the placebo diet arm (p-value of
0.0246). The improvement for patients in the treatment arm versus
the placebo arm is considered clinically significant and is similar
and, in some cases, better than the current drugs in the
market.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements.
Certain information included in this press release contains
statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to
the Company’s current and future cash position, balance sheet, cost
savings, cash flow break even, sales, revenues, overhead, expenses,
cost of goods, operations, and earnings; the Company's need for
raising additional capital; the Company's expected sales growth for
the Company's inFoods IBS product, Hp Detect product and other
existing products; and diversification of the Company's revenue
streams. Such forward-looking information is based upon the current
beliefs and expectations of management and involves important risks
and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated
results. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject
to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and
decisions that are subject to change. Accordingly, such results may
differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements made by or on behalf of Biomerica. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements are discussed in the "Risk Factors"
section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC, and
available on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). The Company is under
no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the
date of this release.
Corporate Contact:
Zack Irani949-645-2111
investors@biomerica.com
Source: Biomerica, Inc.
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