SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Singular Genomics Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OMIC), a company leveraging novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) and spatial multiomics technologies to empower researchers and clinicians, today highlighted recent corporate achievements and reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

"In the third quarter, we made significant progress in the development of the G4X spatial sequencer," said Drew Spaventa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Singular Genomics. "We are encouraged by the interest in the G4X and validation received through the expansion of our Spatial Technology Access Services project funnel, which reinforces our confidence in the potential for the G4X to deliver high-throughput spatial sequencing and multiomics at a superior value for our customers."

Recent Updates

Shipped the first G4X Early Access instrument
Presented new data sets at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) conference, which:
- highlighted the G4X's performance, showcasing data for healthy and cancerous lung, breast, colon and kidney tissues; and
- showcased the capability of Direct-Seq for single-cell immune repertoire profiling in a spatial context through direct B- and T-cell receptor sequencing in FFPE tissue
Shipped two G4 systems in the third quarter of 2024

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was $0.4 million, driven primarily by consumables sales. Revenue from instrument shipments during the third quarter is expected to be generated over time as these customers purchase consumables.

Gross profit was negative $0.3 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to negative $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. Gross margin was negatively impacted by the company's use of reagent rental and other non-capital purchase instrument placements, as well as higher costs associated with the support of system placements, which was partially offset by higher margins on consumable sales.

Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2024 were $17.8 million, compared to $24.5 million for the third quarter of 2023. Operating expenses included non-cash stock-based compensation of $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, and $2.8 million for the third quarter of 2023. Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were partially offset by a non-cash gain of $1.6 million on lease modification for the partial termination of a lease agreement.

Net loss for the third quarter of 2024 was $16.8 million, or a loss of $6.72 per common share, compared to $22.4 million, or a loss of $9.25 per common share, in the third quarter of 2023.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, as of September 30, 2024 totaled $113.8 million.

Due to ongoing discussions related to a potential strategic transaction, the company will not host a conference call to discuss its third quarter results. For further details regarding the company's financial performance, please refer to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 available on the company's website at www.singulargenomics.com or at www.sec.gov.

About Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.

Singular Genomics is a life science technology company that develops next-generation sequencing and multiomics technologies. The commercially available G4® Sequencing Platform is a powerful, highly versatile benchtop genomic sequencer designed to produce fast and accurate results. In addition, the company is currently developing the G4X™ Spatial Sequencer, which will leverage its proprietary sequencing technology, applying it as an in situ readout for transcriptomics, proteomics and fluorescent H&E in tissue, with spatial context and on the same platform as the G4. Singular Genomics' mission is to empower researchers and clinicians to advance science and medicine. Visit www.singulargenomics.com for more information.

Forward-looking Statements

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Investor Contact

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Gilmartin Group

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Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024			2023			2024			2023

Revenue	$	406		$	462		$	1,586		$	1,830
Cost of revenue		707			527			2,483			1,931
Gross margin		(301	)		(65	)		(897	)		(101	)
Operating expenses:
Research and development		9,568			11,220			31,790			36,074
Selling, general and administrative		8,202			13,254			35,036			41,345
Total operating expenses		17,770			24,474			66,826			77,419
Loss from operations		(18,071	)		(24,539	)		(67,723	)		(77,520	)
Other income (expense):
Interest income		1,562			2,464			5,506			6,763
Interest expense		(286	)		(285	)		(856	)		(814	)
Total other income		1,276			2,179			4,650			5,949
Net loss	$	(16,795	)	$	(22,360	)	$	(63,073	)	$	(71,571	)
Net loss per share:
Basic and diluted net loss per share	$	(6.72	)	$	(9.25	)	$	(25.41	)	$	(29.73	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share		2,501,093			2,417,001			2,481,956			2,407,276

Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.
Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and par value amounts)

	September 30,			December 31,
	2024			2023
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	52,620		$	16,233
Short-term investments		61,213			157,708
Accounts receivable		183			565
Inventory, net		12,410			13,572
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		3,384			4,150
Total current assets		129,810			192,228
Right-of-use lease assets		42,617			57,797
Property and equipment, net		12,457			13,692
Restricted cash		600			600
Other noncurrent assets		1,067			1,150
Total assets	$	186,551		$	265,467

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	1,882		$	2,587
Accrued expenses		4,887			6,079
Lease liabilities, current		5,469			7,764
Other current liabilities		5,371			1,857
Total current liabilities		17,609			18,287
Lease liabilities, noncurrent		39,857			58,623
Long-term debt, net of issuance costs		5,166			8,901
Other noncurrent liabilities		666			650
Total liabilities		63,298			86,461
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Series A common stock equivalent convertible preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 7,000 shares authorized, 2,500 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023		-			-
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized, 2,507,171 and 2,460,772 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		-			7
Additional paid-in capital		523,838			516,439
Accumulated other comprehensive gain		83			155
Accumulated deficit		(400,668	)		(337,595	)
Total stockholders' equity		123,253			179,006
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	186,551		$	265,467

Singular Genomics Reports Recent Updates and Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results