Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2024

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Acutus Medical, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware	001-39430	45-1306615
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2210 Faraday Ave., Suite 100 Carlsbad, CA		92008
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (442) 232-6080

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):


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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001	AFIB	N/A

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 8, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.

The information under Item 2.02 in this current report on Form 8-K and the related information in the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits


Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press release dated August 8, 2024
104.0						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


	Acutus Medical, Inc.

Date: August 8, 2024	By:	/s/ Takeo Mukai
		Takeo Mukai
		Chief Executive Officer


Press Release			Exhibit 99.1

Acutus Medical Reports Second Quarter and Year-To-Date 2024 Financial Results

CARLSBAD, Calif., August 8, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acutus Medical, Inc. (“Acutus” or the “Company”) (OTC: AFIB) today reported results for the second quarter and year-to-date of 2024.

Recent Highlights:

•Second quarter revenue from Continuing Operations of $4.1 million grew 172% year-over-year, from $1.5 million in the same quarter last year.

•Operating expenses for continuing operations were $2.2 million, a reduction of 47% compared to the same period last year.

•Recorded $2.9 million in gain on sale of business, an increase of 38% compared to the same period last year.

•Cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and restricted cash were $13.3 million as of June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Revenue from Continuing Operations was $4.1 million for the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 172% compared to $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Gross margin on a GAAP basis for continuing operations was negative 8% for the second quarter of 2024 compared to negative 67% for the same quarter last year. The improvement was driven by higher production volumes related to left-heart access manufacturing and reduced manufacturing overhead expenses.

Operating expenses for continuing operations on a GAAP basis were $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $4.2 million for the same period last year. The decrease in operating expenses from reduced discretionary spend under this new business model.

Net loss on continuing operations on a GAAP basis was $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2024 and net loss per share was $0.01 on a weighted average basic and diluted outstanding share count of 29.7 million, compared to a net loss of $4.2 million and a net loss per share of $0.15 on a weighted average basic and diluted outstanding share count of 29.0 million for the same period last year.

Cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and restricted cash were $13.3 million as of June 30, 2024.

Loss on Discontinued Operations
Loss on discontinued operations was $0.6 million for second quarter of 2024, compared to $ 26.1 million for the same period last year.

Outlook

Due to the announced plan to realign resources to support the left-heart access distribution business and exit from the electrophysiology mapping and ablation businesses, the Company will no longer provide financial guidance.

About Acutus
Acutus is focused on the production of left-heart access products under its distribution agreement with Medtronic, Inc. Founded in 2011, Acutus is based in Carlsbad, California.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements, usually containing the words 'believe", "estimate", "project", "expect" or similar expressions. Forward looking statements inherently involve

risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.

Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to continue to manage expenses and cash burn rate at sustainable levels, successful completion of the Company’s restructuring plan, continued acceptance of the Company’s left-heart access products in the marketplace, the effect of global economic conditions on the ability and willingness of Medtronic to purchase the Company’s left-heart access products and the timing of such purchases, competitive factors, changes resulting from healthcare policy in the United States and globally including changes in government reimbursement of procedures, dependence upon third-party vendors and distributors, timing of regulatory approvals, the Company’s ability to maintain its listing on Nasdaq, and other risks discussed in the Company’s periodic and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, Acutus undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.


Investor Contact:
Chad Hollister
Acutus Medical, Inc.
investors@acutus.com

Acutus Medical, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets


	June 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,327	$	19,170
Marketable securities, short-term	—		3,233
Restricted cash, short-term	—		7,030
Accounts receivable	9,235		11,353
Inventory	5,213		4,278

Prepaid expenses and other current assets	507		678
Current assets of discontinued operations (Note 3)	175		510
Total current assets	28,457		46,252

Property and equipment, net	808		825
Right-of-use assets, net	2,831		3,189

Other assets	94		94
Non-current assets of discontinued operations (Note 3)	3,284		3,600
Total assets	$	35,474	$	53,960

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,683		2,761
Accrued liabilities	1,609		2,887

Operating lease liabilities, short-term	886		718
Long-term debt, current portion	7,055		1,864
Warrant liability	128		409
Current liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 3)	1,017		10,303
Total current liabilities	12,378		18,942

Operating lease liabilities, long-term	2,771		3,243
Long-term debt	25,130		32,654

Total liabilities	40,279		54,839

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

Stockholders' deficit
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 6,666 shares of the preferred stock, designated as Series A Common Equivalent Preferred Stock, are issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	—		—
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 260,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 29,775,630 and 29,313,667 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	30		29
Additional paid-in capital	598,542		599,935
Accumulated deficit	(602,511)		(599,977)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(866)		(866)
Total stockholders' deficit	(4,805)		(879)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	$	35,474	$	53,960

Acutus Medical, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)	(unaudited)
Revenue	$	4,127	$	1,515	$	7,752	$	2,757
Cost of products sold	4,470		2,527		8,125		4,638
Gross profit (loss)	(343)		(1,012)		(373)		(1,881)

Operating expenses (income):
Research and development	—		917		—		1,855
Selling, general and administrative	2,225		3,280		5,562		7,752


Change in fair value of contingent consideration	—		(77)		—		123
Gain on sale of business	(2,869)		(2,072)		(5,661)		(3,279)
Total operating expenses (income)	(644)		2,048		(99)		6,451
Gain (loss) from operations	301		(3,060)		(274)		(8,332)

Other income (expense):

Change in fair value of warrant liability	564		(604)		281		842
Interest income	207		824		488		1,676
Interest expense	(1,510)		(1,395)		(2,988)		(2,701)
Other revenue	76		—		76		—
Total other expense, net	(663)		(1,175)		(2,143)		(183)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(362)		(4,235)		(2,417)		(8,515)

Net loss from continuing operations	(362)		(4,235)		(2,417)		(8,515)
Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations before taxes	(552)		(14,111)		(107)		(26,146)
Income tax expense - discontinued operations	—		—		(10)		—
Net loss from discontinued operations	(552)		(14,111)		(117)		(26,146)
Net loss	$	(914)	$	(18,346)	$	(2,534)	$	(34,661)

Other comprehensive loss
Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable securities	—		(8)		—		4
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—		(85)		—		(26)
Comprehensive loss	$	(914)	$	(18,439)	$	(2,534)	$	(34,683)

Net loss earnings per share, basic & diluted:
Loss from continuing operations	$(0.01)		$(0.15)		$(0.08)		$(0.29)
Loss from discontinued operations	$(0.02)		$(0.49)		$—		$(0.90)
Net loss per common share	$(0.03)		$(0.63)		$(0.09)		$(1.20)






Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted	29,721,542		29,039,732		29,727,872		28,902,808

Acutus Medical, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023
(in thousands)	(unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$	(2,534)	$	(34,661)
Less: (Gain) loss from discontinued operations	117		26,146
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation expense	162		231



Non-cash stock-based compensation expense	331		1,022
Accretion of discounts on marketable securities, net	(28)		(1,037)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	292		212
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets	358		339


Gain on sale of business, net	(5,661)		(3,279)

Change in fair value of warrant liability	(281)		(842)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	—		515
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	—		123
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(2,322)		(1,046)
Inventory	(935)		(1,474)
Employer retention credit receivable	—		4,703
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	182		126

Accounts payable	(1,078)		(210)
Accrued liabilities	(1,453)		(1,629)
Operating lease liabilities	(304)		(277)
Other long-term liabilities	—		8
Net cash used in operating activities - continuing operations	(13,154)		(11,030)
Net cash used in operating activities - discontinued operations	(10,750)		(20,067)
Net cash used in operating activities	(23,904)		(31,097)

Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of business	10,276		17,000
Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities	—		(33,880)
Sales of available-for-sale marketable securities	500		—
Maturities of available-for-sale marketable securities	2,750		48,250
Purchases of property and equipment	(143)		(777)
Net cash provided by investing activities - continuing operations	13,383		30,593
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities - discontinued operations	316		(207)
Net cash provided by investing activities	13,699		30,386

Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of debt	(2,625)		—



Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	—		4
Repurchase of common shares to pay employee withholding taxes	—		(23)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	—		25

Net cash provided by financing activities - continuing operations	(2,625)		6
Net cash used in financing activities - discontinued operations	(41)		(240)
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,666)		(234)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(2)		(346)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(12,873)		(1,291)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the beginning of the period	26,200		31,348
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the end of the period	$	13,327	$	30,057

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	2,561		2,458



Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
Accounts receivable from sale of business	$	(5,836)	$	3,381
Change in unrealized (gain) loss on marketable securities	$	—	$	(4)
Change in unpaid purchases of property and equipment	$	—	$	(54)

Cover	Aug. 08, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Aug. 08, 2024
Entity Registrant Name	Acutus Medical, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	001-39430
Entity Tax Identification Number	45-1306615
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Entity Address, City or Town	Carlsbad
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 100
Entity Address, Address Line One	2210 Faraday Ave.
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	92008
Local Phone Number	232-6080
City Area Code	442
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Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.001
Trading Symbol	AFIB
Entity Emerging Growth Company	true
Entity Ex Transition Period	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001522860
Amendment Flag	false