Conference call to be held today at 09:00 a.m. EDT
Ness Ziona, Israel, Aug. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading additive electronics provider (Nasdaq, TASE: NNDM), today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.
Nano Dimension reported revenues of $1,088,000 for the second quarter of 2018. The Company ended the quarter with $11,601,000 in cash, while total loss for the second quarter was $3,770,000.
“Nano Dimension experienced continued success in the second quarter, as multiple sales to leading companies throughout the world demonstrated growing interest in the DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D printer,” said Amit Dror, Chief Executive Officer of Nano Dimension. “Additionally, Nano Dimension became a U.S. Department of Defense certified vendor, allowing us to pursue new sales and relationships with the U.S. federal government agencies.”
“As we continue to expand and strengthen our global reseller network, we are seeing results with key sales in major markets. In the Asia-Pacific region, and specifically in China, we made significant progress during the second quarter. We entered into a strategic agreement with Aurora 3D, a leading reseller in mainland China, and we opened our fourth Customer Experience Center in our new Hong Kong facility, located in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park. We expect continuous growth with the support of our resellers and strategic partners,” concluded Mr. Dror.
Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results
| ● | Total revenues for the second quarter of 2018 were $1,088,000, compared to $635,000 in the first quarter of 2018 and $142,000 in the second quarter of 2017. The increase was attributed to higher commercial sales of the DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D printer that began in the fourth quarter of 2017. |
| ● | Research and development (R&D) expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $2,063,000, compared to $2,548,000 in the first quarter of 2018 and $2,955,000 in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease compared to both the first quarter of 2018 and the second quarter of 2017 was mainly attributed to a decrease in payroll and related expenses. |
| ● | Sales and marketing expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $1,086,000, compared to $786,000 in the first quarter of 2018 and $463,000 in the second quarter of 2017. The increase compared to the first quarter of 2018 was mainly attributed to an increase in payroll and related expenses and marketing and advertising expenses. The increase compared to the second quarter of 2017 was mainly attributed to an increase in payroll and related expenses, marketing and advertising expenses and depreciation expenses. |
| ● | General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $609,000, compared to $885,000 in the first quarter of 2018 and $1,040,000 in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease compared to the first quarter of 2018 was mainly attributed to a decrease in professional services expenses. The decrease compared to the second quarter of 2017 was mainly attributed to a decrease in professional services expenses and directors’ fees. |
| ● | Net loss for the second quarter of 2018 was $3,770,000, or $0.04 per share, compared to $4,123,000, or $0.05 per share, in the first quarter of 2018 and $4,737,000, or $0.09 per share, in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease compared to the first quarter of 2018 and the second quarter of 2017 was mainly attributed to a decrease in R&D and G&A expenses, as described above. |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Financial Results
| ● | Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $1,723,000, compared to $260,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase was attributed to commercial sales of the DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D printer that began in the fourth quarter of 2017. |
| ● | R&D expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $4,611,000, compared to $5,370,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2017. The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in payroll and related expenses and materials expenses.
The R&D expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 are presented net of government grants in the amount of $21,000. |
| ● | Sales and marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $1,872,000, compared to $922,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase was mainly attributed to an increase in payroll and related expenses, marketing and advertising expenses and depreciation expenses. |
| ● | G&A expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $1,494,000, compared to $1,944,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2017. The decrease was mainly attributed to a decrease in professional services expenses and directors’ fees. |
| ● | Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $7,893,000, or $0.09 per share, compared to $9,226,000, or $0.18 per share, in the six months ended June 30, 2017. |
Balance Sheet Highlights
| ● | Cash and cash equivalents totaled $11,601,000 as of June 30, 2018, compared to $6,103,000 on December 31, 2017. The increase compared to December 31, 2017 mainly reflects proceeds received from the sale of American Depositary Shares representing the Company’s ordinary shares in the first quarter of 2018, less cash used in operations during the six months ended June 30, 2018. |
| ● | Shareholders’ equity totaled $23,039,000 as of June 30, 2018, compared to $18,166,000 as of December 31, 2017. |
Conference call information
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these financial results today, August 6, 2018, at 09:00 a.m. EDT (04:00 p.m. IDT). Investors interested in participating are invited to register for the conference call here:
dpregister.com/10121746 Dial-in numbers, including a local Israeli number and instructions, will be provided upon registration. U.S. Dial-in Number: 1-866-777-2509, International Dial-in Number: 1-412-317-5413, Israel Toll Free Dial-in Number: 1-80-9212373. Please request the “Nano Dimension NNDM call” when prompted by the conference call operator. The conference call will also be webcast live from the Investor Relations section of Nano Dimension’s website at http://investors.nano-di.com/events-and-presentations.
For those unable to participate in the conference call, there will be a replay available from a link on Nano Dimension’s website at http://investors.nano-di.com/events-and-presentations.
About Nano Dimension
Nano Dimension
(Nasdaq, TASE: NNDM) is a leading electronics provider that is disrupting, reshaping, and defining the future of how cognitive connected products are made. With its unique 3D printing technologies, Nano Dimension is targeting the growing demand for electronic devices that require increasingly sophisticated features. Demand for circuitry, including PCBs - which are the heart of every electronic device - covers a diverse range of industries, including consumer electronics, medical devices, defense, aerospace, automotive, IoT and telecom. These sectors can all benefit greatly from Nano Dimension’s products and services for rapid prototyping and short-run manufacturing. For more information, please visit www.nano-di.com.
