Performance Analysis:
Sonendo, Inc. is a medical technology company focused on developing innovative solutions to detect and treat tooth decay. The company manufactures and markets the GentleWave System, an innovative technology platform designed to address the limitations of conventional root canal therapy. The GentleWave System is a Class II device that has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for preparing, cleaning, and irrigating teeth indicated for RCT. As of December 31, 2022, there were approximately 976 GentleWave Systems that had performed more than one million GentleWave patient procedures since commercialization. The company generated revenue of $41.7 million and a net loss of $57.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, an improvement from the previous year's revenue of $33.2 million and net loss of $48.5 million.
The clinical benefits of the GentleWave System over the conventional methods of RCT include improved clinical outcomes, such as superior cleaning that is independent of root canal complexity and tooth anatomy, high and rapid rates of healing, and minimal to no post-operative pain. In addition to the clinical benefits, the GentleWave System can improve the workflow and economics of dental practices. The company's commercial strategy and sales model focus on driving the adoption of the GentleWave System by increasing the installed base of consoles and maximizing recurring PI revenue through increased utilization.
Forward Looking Analysis:
Sonendo continues to invest in research and development, regulatory affairs, and clinical studies to develop future generations of GentleWave products, support regulatory submissions, and demonstrate the clinical efficacy of new products. The company plans to expand their sales and marketing organization by increasing the number of U.S. and Canadian sales representatives, expanding their international marketing programs, and expanding direct-to-clinician digital marketing efforts. Moreover, the company can incur additional expenses as a result of operating as a public company, including legal, accounting, insurance, exchange listing, SEC compliance, investor relations, and other administrative and professional services expenses.
Looking ahead, Sonendo believes that its cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet its capital requirements and fund operations through at least the next 12 months from the date of the Annual Report. The company may seek additional financing opportunistically, such as through partnerships or public or private equity offerings, debt financings, credit, or loan facilities. However, the sale of equity or convertible debt securities may result in dilution to stockholders, and debt financing may involve covenants restricting operations or ability to incur additional debt. Any debt financing or additional equity that Sonendo raises may contain terms that are unfavorable to the company or its stockholders. Therefore, investors should monitor the company's financial statements, developments in the industry, and any new product launches to assess its ability to meet the demand for its products and achieve long-term financial stability.