ViewRay Releases Weaker Annual Estimates, Explores Strategic Alternatives

  • ViewRay Inc VRAY shares are down over 25% Thursday morning following its 2023 guidance cut, reflecting delayed installation schedules and growing financial pressures impacting the schedule of deliveries. The company also evaluates strategic alternatives.
  • VRAY said revenue for Q1 of 2023 was approximately $23 million, compared to approximately $19 million, in Q1 FY22.
  • Net loss was $(29) million, compared to a $(26) million in the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $(25) million versus $(21) million in the first quarter of 2022.
  • The company received 13 new orders for MRIdian systems totaling approximately $68 million, compared to seven new orders totaling $41 million a year ago.
  • The total backlog increased to approximately $411 million, compared to $331 million a year ago.
  • For FY23, ViewRay lowered its revenue guidance range to approximately flat to 15% growth compared to its previous guidance range of 25% to 40% growth. 
  • The company also updated its Adjusted EBITDA loss guidance of $(75) million-$(85) million, wider than $(70) million-$(80) million expected earlier.
  • Cash usage in the first quarter of 2023 was approximately $(57) million, primarily due to a working capital impact caused by delays in cash collections from international customers and outlays for inventory. 
  • A cash balance of $86 million will provide a cash runway into Q1 of 2024.
  • The company has retained Goldman Sachs as a financial advisor to evaluate strategic alternatives.
  • Price Action: VRAY shares are down 25.3% at $2.24 during the premarket session on the last check Thursday.
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