Pulse Biosciences Q2 2024: Revenue Flat, Expenses Rise
Ticker: PLSE · Form: 10-Q · Filed: Aug 19, 2024 · CIK: 1625101
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (PLSE) |
| Form Type | 10-Q |
| Filed Date | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 15 |
| Reading Time | 18 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.001 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: expenses, revenue, financials
TL;DR
Pulse Biosciences Q2: Revenue still tiny ($0.001M), but expenses jumped to $6M. Watch cash.
AI Summary
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2024. The company reported minimal revenue, with total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 being $0.001 million. Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were $6.0 million, a significant increase from $5.0 million for the same period in 2023.
Why It Matters
The filing indicates a substantial increase in operating expenses for Pulse Biosciences, which could impact future profitability and cash burn rate.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The significant increase in operating expenses without a corresponding revenue increase suggests potential financial strain and a higher burn rate.
Key Numbers
- $0.001M — Total Revenues (6 months ended 6/30/24) (Minimal revenue generation)
- $6.0M — Operating Expenses (6 months ended 6/30/24) (Increased spending)
- $5.0M — Operating Expenses (6 months ended 6/30/23) (Previous period spending)
Key Players & Entities
- PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC. (company) — Filer
- 20240630 (date) — Reporting Period End Date
- $0.001 million (dollar_amount) — Total Revenues for six months ended June 30, 2024
- $6.0 million (dollar_amount) — Operating Expenses for six months ended June 30, 2024
- $5.0 million (dollar_amount) — Operating Expenses for six months ended June 30, 2023
FAQ
What is the primary driver for the increase in operating expenses from $5.0 million in the first six months of 2023 to $6.0 million in the first six months of 2024?
The filing does not explicitly detail the primary driver for the increase in operating expenses, but it is common for companies in this sector to invest in research and development or sales and marketing as they advance their technologies.
What is the company's current cash position and how long can it sustain operations with the current burn rate?
This 10-Q filing does not provide the current cash position or a detailed analysis of the burn rate's sustainability; further filings or investor relations information would be needed for this.
Are there any new product developments or clinical trial updates mentioned in the filing?
The provided excerpt does not contain specific details on new product developments or clinical trial updates; a full review of the 'Business' or 'MD&A' sections would be necessary.
What is the company's strategy to increase revenue given the consistently low revenue figures?
The filing excerpt does not outline specific revenue-generating strategies; this information would typically be found in the Management's Discussion and Analysis section.
How does the company's current financial performance compare to analyst expectations for Q2 2024?
This SEC filing (10-Q) reports historical financial data and does not include forward-looking analyst expectations; such comparisons would require external market data.
Filing Stats: 4,568 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 16.3 · Accepted 2024-08-19 16:25:39
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share PLSE The Nasdaq Stock Mar
Filing Documents
- plse20240630_10q.htm (10-Q) — 1448KB
- ex_688447.htm (EX-31.1) — 14KB
- ex_688448.htm (EX-32.1) — 6KB
- 0001437749-24-027213.txt ( ) — 6427KB
- plse-20240630.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 55KB
- plse-20240630_cal.xml (EX-101.CAL) — 36KB
- plse-20240630_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 411KB
- plse-20240630_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 307KB
- plse-20240630_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 442KB
- plse20240630_10q_htm.xml (XML) — 946KB
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial Statements (unaudited)
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited): 3 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three- and Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 5 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Three- and Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 6 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 18
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 25
Controls and Procedures
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 25
OTHER INFORMATION
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 26
Risk Factors
Item 1A. Risk Factors 26
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 48
Default Upon Senior Securities
Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities 48
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 48
Other Information
Item 5. Other Information 48
Exhibits
Item 6. Exhibits 48
Signatures
Signatures 49 "Pulse Biosciences," the Pulse logos and other trademarks or service marks that we use in connection with the operation of our business appearing in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (this "Quarterly Report"), including CellFX, CellFX CloudConnect, CellFX Marketplace, Nano-pulse Stimulation, nsPFA, nano-PFA, CellFX nsPFA, and NPS, are the property of Pulse Biosciences, Inc. Solely for your convenience, some of our trademarks and trade names referred to in this Quarterly Report are listed without the and TM symbols, but we will assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights to our trademarks and trade names. Also, this Quarterly Report may contain additional trade names, trademarks or service marks of others, which are the property of their respective owners. We do not intend our use or display of any other company's trade names, trademarks or service marks to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any of these other companies. Unless expressly indicated or the context requires otherwise, the terms "Pulse," "Company," "we," "us," and "our," in this document refer to Pulse Biosciences, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and, where appropriate, its wholly owned subsidiaries. 2 Table of Contents
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial Statements
Item 1. Financial Statements PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) June 30, December 31, 2024 2023 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,196 $ 44,365 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,043 963 Total current assets 27,239 45,328 Property and equipment, net 1,313 1,528 Intangible assets, net 1,553 1,886 Goodwill 2,791 2,791 Right-of-use assets 6,818 7,256 Other assets 714 365 Total assets $ 40,428 $ 59,154 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,637 $ 1,836 Accrued expenses 3,179 3,814 Lease liability, current 1,146 1,058 Total current liabilities 5,962 6,708 Lease liability, less current portion 7,497 8,086 Total liabilities 13,459 14,794 Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $ 0.001 par value; authorized – 50,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding — — Common stock, $ 0.001 par value; authorized – 500,000 shares; issued and outstanding – 55,228 shares and 55,144 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 respectively 55 55 Additional paid-in capital 385,349 381,220 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — — Accumulated deficit ( 358,435 ) ( 336,915 ) Total stockholders' equity 26,969 44,360 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 40,428 $ 59,154 See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. 3 Table of Contents PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenues: Product revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Total revenues — — — — Cost and expenses: Research and development 7,230 6,697 13,971 12,526 General and administrative 4,496