On March 6, 2023 Akoya Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKYA) ("Akoya"), The Spatial Biology Company, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2022 (Press release, Akoya Biosciences, MAR 6, 2023, View Source [SID1234628176]).

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"Akoya’s strong performance in 2022 is a reflection of the robust demand for our leading spatial biology solutions, our thoughtful consideration of market requirements, and sound execution of our financial and strategic plan," said Brian McKelligon, Chief Executive Officer, Akoya Biosciences. "The accelerating adoption of our solutions enabled record setting revenues quarter over quarter throughout the year. We grew our installed base to 934 instruments by year end 2022 and expanded our reagent and analysis tool offerings, to deliver the fastest, simplest, and most flexible spatial biology platform in the market. Furthermore, we made significant progress towards the clinic, where we have a first-mover advantage, by securing biopharma CDx and IVD workflow partnerships, strengthening Akoya’s position within the largest spatial biology market segment."

Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights

● Total revenue was $21.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $16.2 million in the prior year period; an increase of 31%.
● Product revenue was $15.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $12.9 million in the prior year period; an increase of 22%.
● Services and other revenue totaled $5.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $3.2 million in the prior year period; an increase of 70%.
● Gross profit was $12.0 million and gross profit margin was 57% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
● 71 instruments were sold in the fourth quarter of 2022; 25 PhenoCyclers, 46 PhenoImagers (which includes Fusion and HT); compared to 46 instruments sold in the prior year period (21 PhenoCyclers, 25 PhenoImagers); an increase of 54%.
● Instrument installed base of 934 as of December 31, 2022; 254 PhenoCyclers, 680 PhenoImagers.
● Combined-unit PhenoCycler-Fusion installed base of 105 as of December 31, 2022.
● $81.2 million of cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of December 31, 2022.

Full Year 2022 Financial Highlights

● Total revenue was $74.9 million for the FY 2022 compared to $54.9 million in the prior year; an increase of 36%.
● Product revenue was $57.7 million for the FY 2022, compared to $44.5 million in the prior year; an increase of 30%.
● Services and other revenue totaled $17.2 million for the FY 2022, compared to $10.4 million in the prior year; an increase of 65%.
● Gross profit was $43.4 million and gross profit margin was 58% for the FY 2022.
● 237 instruments were sold throughout the FY 2022; 72 PhenoCyclers, 165 PhenoImagers (which includes Fusion, HT, and Mantra), compared to 147 instruments sold in the prior year; an increase of 61%.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Business Highlights

● As of December 31, 2022, there have been 772 total publications featuring Akoya’s platform; 57% growth from 493 total publications as of December 31, 2021.
● At the 2022 Society of Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) (Free SITC Whitepaper) conference November 8-12, 2022, Akoya unveiled the PhenoCode Signature Panels on the PhenoImager instruments and will begin commercial launch of the first five signature IO panels during the first quarter of 2023.
● As highlighted during the 2nd Annual Spatial Day, held virtually on December 15, 2022, Akoya will be launching a suite of solutions throughout 2023 including: PhenoCode Signature Panels for low to mid-plex translational and clinical research studies, PhenoCode Discovery Panels for high-plex protein and RNA discovery studies, ACD’s RNAscope for RNA biomarker validation, a multi-slide carrier upgrade on the PhenoCycler-Fusion to double throughput, and cutting-edge partnered software analysis tools.
● At the 2023 Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) conference February 6-9, 2023, Akoya presented results from a novel same-section study which showcased the benefits of high-speed imaging via the PhenoCycler-Fusion to simultaneously detect protein and RNA markers across 23 different tissue samples, demonstrating a first-of-its-kind robust and scalable multiomics dataset.
● Announced a strategic partnership with Agilent to accelerate multi-plex tissue analysis adoption in the clinic with a combined end-to-end commercial workflow of reagents, staining, imaging, analysis and services for the benefit of biopharma and CROs to meet spatial diagnostic needs.

2023 Financial Outlook

The Company, based on its current plans and initiatives, expects a full year 2023 revenue guidance range of $95-98 million.

Webcast and Conference Call Details

Akoya will host a conference call today, March 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. Investors interested in listening to the conference call are required to register online. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the "Investors" section of the Company’s website at View Source The webcast will be archived on the website following the completion of the call for three months.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. All statements contained in this release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including expectations regarding our ability to market and sell our PhenoCycler and PhenoImager platforms and increase awareness of spatial biology technology, our research and development efforts and other matters regarding our business strategies, use of capital, results of operations and financial position and plans and objectives for future operations.

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