Biggest changeThe following tables set forth our results of operations for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 (in thousands) Total revenue $ 38,627 $ 41,288 Cost of goods sold 7,100 4,742 Gross profit 31,527 36,546 Operating expenses Research and development 22,227 23,817 Sales and marketing 26,661 26,975 General and administrative 29,693 30,068 Depreciation and amortization 4,143 3,985 Total operating expenses 82,724 84,845 Operating loss (51,197) (48,299) Other income Interest income 10,142 10,376 Total other income 10,142 10,376 Net loss $ (41,055) $ (37,923) Revenue The following table provides details regarding the sources of revenue for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Core revenue: Instrument revenue $ 7,083 $ 8,317 $ (1,234) (15%) PA and consumable revenue 14,006 10,283 3,723 36% License revenue 10,297 10,326 (29) 0% Other revenue 1,126 897 229 26% Total core revenue 32,512 29,823 2,689 9% SPL Program-related 6,115 11,465 (5,350) (47%) Total revenue $ 38,627 $ 41,288 $ (2,661) (6%) Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $38.6 million, a decrease of $2.7 million, or 6%, compared to revenue of $41.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Biggest changeThe following tables set forth our results of operations for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 (in thousands) Total revenue $ 33,026 $ 38,627 Cost of goods sold 6,222 7,100 Gross profit 26,804 31,527 Operating expenses Research and development 20,823 22,227 Sales and marketing 18,924 26,661 General and administrative 28,116 29,693 Restructuring expense 3,058 — Goodwill impairment 3,554 — Depreciation and amortization 4,226 4,143 Total operating expenses 78,701 82,724 Operating loss (51,897) (51,197) Other income Interest income 7,267 10,142 Total other income 7,267 10,142 Net loss $ (44,630) $ (41,055) Revenue The following table provides details regarding the sources of revenue for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, Change 2025 2024 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Core revenue: Instrument revenue $ 6,802 $ 7,083 $ (281) (4%) PA revenue 11,889 14,006 (2,117) (15%) License revenue 8,946 10,297 (1,351) (13%) Assay service revenue 776 — 776 — Other service revenue 1,190 1,126 64 6% Total core revenue 29,603 32,512 (2,909) (9%) SPL Program-related 3,423 6,115 (2,692) (44%) Total revenue $ 33,026 $ 38,627 $ (5,601) (15%) Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $33.0 million, a decrease of $5.6 million, or 15%, compared to revenue of $38.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Revenue from SPLs, including payments that we may receive from our customers based on their achievement of specified clinical development or commercialization milestones, are classified as leased elements in our consolidated financial statements. Our business and revenue growth strategy currently consists of the sale or instruments, the sale of PAs and consumables, and SPL license fees.
Revenue from SPLs, including payments that we may receive from our customers based on their achievement of specified clinical development or commercialization milestones, are classified as leased elements in our consolidated financial statements. Our business and revenue growth strategy currently consists of the sale of instruments, the sale of PAs and consumables, and SPL license fees.
These key metrics include: • the number of cumulative instruments that we have placed with our customers, either by sale or license, which we refer to as our installed base and consider to be an indication of our traction within the non-viral delivery market and other markets and indicative of the potential future recurring revenue generated from those instruments, including PAs and annual fees; • the number of existing (customers with rights to develop one or more clinical programs) SPL agreements that we have entered into with cell therapy developers, as well as the total number of our customers’ clinical programs, whether active or contemplated, that are covered by such existing SPL agreements and the percentage of those clinical programs that are under an active IND application (or foreign equivalent), meaning that the customer is cleared to commence clinical trials; • the aggregate potential precommercial milestone payments under SPL agreements, representing the maximum potential milestone payments to us if all programs covered by each SPL agreements were to achieve regulatory approval; • the aggregate number of potential programs licensed for clinical use, whether active or contemplated, that are covered by our SPL agreements; and • the aggregate number of programs licensed for clinical use and covered by our SPL agreements that are currently in clinical development.
These key metrics include: • the number of cumulative instruments that we have placed with our customers, either by sale or license, which we refer to as our installed base and consider to be an indication of our traction within the non-viral delivery market and other markets and indicative of the potential future recurring revenue generated from those instruments, including PAs and annual fees; • the number of existing (customers with rights to develop one or more clinical programs) SPL agreements that we have entered into with cell therapy developers, as well as the total number of our customers’ clinical programs, whether active or contemplated, that are covered by such existing SPL agreements and the percentage of those clinical programs that are under an active IND application (or foreign equivalent), meaning that the customer is cleared to commence clinical trials; 80 Table of Contents • the aggregate potential precommercial milestone payments under SPL agreements, representing the maximum potential milestone payments to us if all programs covered by each SPL agreements were to achieve regulatory approval; • the aggregate number of potential programs licensed for clinical use, whether active or contemplated, that are covered by our SPL agreements; and • the aggregate number of programs licensed for clinical use and covered by our SPL agreements that are currently in clinical development.
As a result of this lengthy and unpredictable sales cycle, we expect that we may be prone to quarterly fluctuations in our instrument sales revenue. 75 Table of Contents For cell therapy customers who use our technology to develop engineered cells for human therapeutic use in clinical trials or, if approved by regulatory authorities, for commercial sale, we license our platform on a non-exclusive basis in exchange for an annual fee per instrument licensed.
As a result of this lengthy and unpredictable sales cycle, we expect that we may be prone to quarterly fluctuations in our instrument sales revenue. 77 Table of Contents For cell therapy customers who use our technology to develop engineered cells for human therapeutic use in clinical trials or, if approved by regulatory authorities, for commercial sale, we license our platform on a non-exclusive basis in exchange for an annual fee per instrument licensed.
However, both the number of PAs used per instrument, as well as the specific PA used, is highly variable across our customer base and depends on several factors, including: • the purpose for which the customer is using the platform; • the relative pricing of our PAs; • the progression of cell therapy products through preclinical and clinical development; • whether the cell therapy customer uses a centralized or decentralized manufacturing process; • the customer’s target indication, which can result in variations in patient numbers needed for clinical trials; and • whether the cells to be processed using our platform are patient-derived, donor-derived or cell line-derived.
However, both the number of PAs used per instrument, as well as the specific PA used, is highly variable across our customer base and depends on several factors, including: • the purpose for which the customer is using the platform; • the relative pricing of our PAs; 78 Table of Contents • the progression of cell therapy products through preclinical and clinical development; • whether the cell therapy customer uses a centralized or decentralized manufacturing process; • the customer’s target indication, which can result in variations in patient numbers needed for clinical trials; and • whether the cells to be processed using our platform are patient-derived, donor-derived or cell line-derived.
The following subset of our accounting estimates are considered to be our critical accounting estimates as of December 31, 2024 and 2023: Allowance for Obsolete Inventory We maintain an allowance for excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory to reflect the inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
The following subset of our accounting estimates are considered to be our critical accounting estimates as of December 31, 2025 and 2024: Allowance for Obsolete Inventory We maintain an allowance for excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory to reflect the inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Our PA pricing varies based on the volume of cells processed and the number of transfections per PA. 76 Table of Contents We expect that as our installed instrument base grows, our sales of PAs and consumables will grow accordingly, especially as cell therapy programs continue to progress through clinical development and potentially become commercial-stage, thereby increasing the number of PAs needed by customers.
Our PA pricing varies based on the volume of cells processed and the number of transfections per PA. We expect that as our installed instrument base grows, our sales of PAs and consumables will grow accordingly, especially as cell therapy programs continue to progress through clinical development and potentially become commercial-stage, thereby increasing the number of PAs needed by customers.
We have recorded a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets at each balance sheet date since, due to our history of net losses, we have determined that it is currently more likely than not that our net deferred tax assets are not recoverable. 82 Table of Contents Results of Operations Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 The results of operations presented below should be reviewed in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
We have recorded a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets at each balance sheet date since, due to our history of net losses, we have determined that it is currently more likely than not that our net deferred tax assets are not recoverable. 84 Table of Contents Results of Operations Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 The results of operations presented below should be reviewed in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Although customers are not contractually obligated to renew their licenses or to purchase additional PAs or consumables and may decide not to do so solely in their own discretion, license fees and PAs and consumable revenue streams have historically formed an important component of our revenues, and we believe they provide insight into our future performance.
Although customers are not 81 Table of Contents contractually obligated to renew their licenses or to purchase additional PAs or consumables and may decide not to do so solely in their own discretion, license fees and PAs and consumable revenue streams have historically formed an important component of our revenues, and we believe they provide insight into our future performance.
Our 29 SPLs have the potential to generate greater than $2 billion. This figure includes both existing active SPL programs currently in clinical development and future SPL programs that are encompassed in our SPL agreements.
Our 31 SPLs have the potential to generate greater than $2 billion. This figure includes both existing active SPL programs currently in clinical development and future SPL programs that are encompassed in our SPL agreements.
We have 29 SPL partnerships with commercial cell therapy developers, On average, our current SPL agreements allow for approximately six product candidates per license, although this average may change over time.
We have 31 SPL partnerships with commercial cell therapy developers, On average, our current SPL agreements allow for approximately six product candidates per license, although this average may change over time.
We believe that our current cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months from the date of the filing of this Annual 74 Table of Contents Report.
We believe that our current cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months from the date of the filing of this Annual Report.
To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or debt securities, the ownership interest of our stockholders will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of our common stockholders.
To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or debt securities, the ownership interest of our stockholders will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely 88 Table of Contents affect the rights of our common stockholders.
Investing Activities Cash provided by investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 was $6.9 million, which was primarily attributable to maturities of investments of $159.4 million, partially offset by purchases investments of $150.9 million, and purchases of property and equipment of $1.7 million.
Cash provided by investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 was $6.9 million, which was primarily attributable to maturities of investments of $159.4 million, partially offset by purchases investments of $150.9 89 Table of Contents million, and purchases of property and equipment of $1.7 million.
Our existing customer base ranges from large biopharmaceutical companies, including a majority of the top 25 pharmaceutical companies based on 2023 global revenue, to hundreds of biotechnology companies and academic centers focused on translational research. As of December 31, 2024, we have placed more than 760 of our electroporation instruments with customers worldwide.
Our existing customer base ranges from large biopharmaceutical companies, including a majority of the top 25 pharmaceutical companies based on 2024 global revenue, to hundreds of biotechnology companies and academic centers focused on translational research. As of December 31, 2025, we have placed more than 857 of our electroporation instruments with customers worldwide.
Further, each agreement typically includes programs that have not been specifically identified, or for which a candidate may never be identified or developed by the customer. Our strategy is to capitalize on the growth in the number of cell therapy developers by entering into new SPL agreements. We entered into six agreements in 2024.
Further, each agreement typically includes programs that have not been specifically identified, or for which a candidate may never be identified or developed by the customer. Our strategy is to capitalize on the growth in the number of cell therapy developers by entering into new SPL agreements. We entered into four agreements in 2025.
General and Administrative General and administrative expenses primarily consist of salaries, benefits, stock-based compensation and travel costs for employees in our executive, accounting and finance, legal, corporate development, human resources, and office administration functions as well as professional services fees, such as consulting, audit, tax and legal fees, general corporate costs, facilities and allocated overhead expenses and costs associated with being a Nasdaq and AIM listed public company such as director fees, U.K.
General and Administrative General and administrative expenses primarily consist of salaries, benefits, stock-based compensation and travel costs for employees in our executive, accounting and finance, legal, corporate development, human resources, and office administration functions as well as professional services fees, such as consulting, audit, tax and legal fees, general 83 Table of Contents corporate costs, facilities and allocated overhead expenses and costs associated with being a Nasdaq-listed and previously an AIM-listed public company such as director fees, U.K.
For any of these reasons, a customer could determine not to renew or to enter into additional licenses with us, which could result in our actual future license revenues differing from our estimates and projections. Our installed base of electroporation instruments has grown to over 760 instruments as of December 31, 2024.
For any of these reasons, a customer could determine not to renew or to enter into additional licenses with us, which could result in our actual future license revenues differing from our estimates and projections. Our installed base of electroporation instruments has grown to over 857 instruments as of December 31, 2025.
Provision for Income Taxes We did not recognize a benefit for the net operating losses we incurred for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Provision for Income Taxes We did not recognize a benefit for the net operating losses we incurred for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, however, and we could exhaust our available capital resources sooner than we expect. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for more information about our current capital resources. Since our inception, we have incurred significant operating losses.
We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, however, and we could exhaust our 76 Table of Contents available capital resources sooner than we expect. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for more information about our current capital resources. Since our inception, we have incurred significant operating losses.
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded inventory reserves of $1.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively, primarily due to anticipated obsolescence and expiration of certain products. Fair Value of Stock-based Compensation We maintain an incentive compensation plan under which stock options and restricted stock units are granted primarily to employees, consultants and non-employee directors.
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we recorded inventory reserves of $0.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively, primarily due to anticipated obsolescence and expiration of certain products. 90 Table of Contents Fair Value of Stock-based Compensation We maintain an incentive compensation plan under which stock options and restricted stock units are granted primarily to employees, consultants and non-employee directors.
Based on our current business plan, we believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and internally generated cash flows will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months. We expect to end 2025 with approximately $160 million in total cash, cash equivalents and investments.
Based on our current business plan, we believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and internally generated cash flows will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months. We expect to end 2026 with at least $136 million in total cash, cash equivalents and investments.
The amount of each milestone payment is typically correlated in size with value-creating, precommercial clinical progress events or commercial sales levels. Under our current SPLs, one program is in commercial stage, and 18 programs are currently in clinical development, meaning they have at least an FDA-cleared IND application or foreign equivalent.
The amount of each milestone payment is typically correlated in size with value-creating, precommercial clinical progress events or commercial sales levels. Under our current SPLs, one program is in commercial stage, and 13 programs are currently in clinical development as of December 31, 2025, meaning they have at least an FDA-cleared IND application or foreign equivalent.
As of December 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $216.9 million. To date, we have funded our operations primarily with proceeds from sales of common stock, borrowings under loan agreements and cash flows associated with sales and licenses of our products to customers. On August 3, 2021, we completed our U.S. IPO, generating gross proceeds of $201.8 million.
As of December 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $261.5 million. To date, we have funded our operations primarily with proceeds from sales of common stock, borrowings under loan agreements and cash flows associated with sales and licenses of our products to customers. On August 3, 2021, we completed our U.S. IPO, generating gross proceeds of $201.8 million.
We currently market four versions of our instruments, the ATx, the STx, the GTx and the VLx. The ATx is primarily to academic institutions and investigative research users.
We currently market five versions of our instruments, the DTx, the ATx, the STx, the GTx, and the VLx.. The ATx is primarily to academic institutions and investigative research users.
As of the dates presented, our key metrics described above were as follows: As of December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Installed base of instruments (sold or licensed) 760 683 616 Core revenue generated by SPL clients as a percentage of core revenue 55% 48% 42% Number of SPLs 28 23 18 Total number of licensed clinical programs under SPLs currently in the clinic* 18 16 16 Total number of licensed clinical programs under SPLs currently commercial* 1 1 - * Number of licensed clinical programs under SPL agreements are by number of product candidates and not by indication. 79 Table of Contents Components of Our Results of Operations Revenue We generate revenue principally from the sale of instruments, single-use PAs and consumables as well as from licenses to our customers.
As of the dates presented, our key metrics described above were as follows: As of December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Installed base of instruments (sold or licensed) 857 760 683 Core revenue generated by SPL clients as a percentage of core revenue 47% 55% 48% Number of SPLs 32 28 23 Total number of licensed clinical programs under SPLs currently in the clinic* 13 18 16 Total number of licensed clinical programs under SPLs currently commercial* 1 1 1 * Number of licensed clinical programs under SPL agreements are by number of product candidates and not by indication. Components of Our Results of Operations Revenue We generate revenue principally from the sale of instruments, single-use PAs and consumables as well as from licenses to our customers.
As of December 31, 2024, we had U.S. net operating loss carryforwards of $109.9 million, which may be available to offset future taxable income and begin to expire in 2025, as well as net operating losses in the various states in which we file.
As of December 31, 2025, we had U.S. net operating loss carryforwards of $156.7 million, which may be available to offset future taxable income and begin to expire in 2026, as well as net operating losses in the various states in which we file.
We expect that our general and administrative expenses will continue to increase in absolute dollars in future periods, primarily due to increased headcount to support anticipated growth in the business and due to incremental costs associated with operating as a public company listed on a U.S. exchange, including insurance (particularly directors and officers insurance), costs to comply with the rules and regulations applicable to companies listed on a U.S. securities exchange and costs related to compliance and reporting obligations pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC and stock exchange listing standards, investor relations and professional services.
While we expect an initial decrease in 2026 in general and administrative expenses compared to 2025 as a result of our restructuring, we expect these expenses will increase in absolute dollars in future periods beyond 2026 primarily due to increased headcount to support anticipated growth in the business and due to incremental costs associated with operating as a public company listed on a U.S. exchange, including insurance (particularly directors and officers insurance), costs to comply with the rules and regulations applicable to companies listed on a U.S. securities exchange and costs related to compliance and reporting obligations pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC and stock exchange listing standards, investor relations and professional services.
Our ability to generate revenue sufficient to achieve profitability will depend on the successful further development and commercialization of our products. We generated revenue of $38.6 million and $41.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and incurred net losses of $41.1 million and $37.9 million for those same years.
Our ability to generate revenue sufficient to achieve profitability will depend on the successful further development and commercialization of our products. We generated revenue of $33.0 million and $38.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and incurred net losses of $44.6 million and $41.1 million for those same years.
The $5.4 million decrease in SPL program-related revenues resulted from achievement of fewer contractually specified clinical and regulatory milestones during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
The $2.7 million decrease in SPL program-related revenues resulted from achievement of fewer contractually specified clinical and regulatory milestones during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Net changes in our operating assets and liabilities consisted primarily of a $5.2 million decrease in accounts receivable, a $1.9 million decrease in tenant improvement allowances receivable, a $3.3 million increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other, and a $0.4 million decrease in other assets, offset by a $4.5 million increase in inventory, a $1.6 million decrease in deferred revenue, a $0.6 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and a $0.2 million decrease in operating lease and other liabilities.
Net changes in our operating assets and liabilities consisted primarily of a $3.7 million decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, a $1.7 million decrease in deferred revenue, a $1.2 million decrease in operating lease liabilities, and a $1.2 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets, offset by a $1.1 million decrease in accounts receivable and a $0.6 million decrease in inventory.
We expect license revenue to continue to grow as those customers move their existing drug or biologic development programs into later-stage clinical trials and advance their preclinical pipeline programs into clinical development.
We expect license revenue to continue to grow as those customers move their existing drug or biologic development programs into later-stage clinical trials and advance their preclinical pipeline programs into clinical development. In addition, we expect new customers to emerge and contribute to these revenues.
The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in balances of cash and investments. Liquidity and Capital Resources Since our inception, we have experienced losses and negative cash flows from operations. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred net losses of $41.1 million and $37.9 million, respectively.
The decrease is primarily due to decreases in interest rates and in balances of cash and investments. Liquidity and Capital Resources Since our inception, we have experienced losses and negative cash flows from operations. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we incurred net losses of $44.6 million and $41.1 million, respectively.
To achieve this goal, we intend to further expand our commercial infrastructure, including through the expansion of our sales force and field application scientists. We have expanded our sales force and field application scientist count over the past several years and now have over 33 dedicated field sales and application scientist professionals globally.
To achieve this goal, we intend to further expand our commercial infrastructure, including through the expansion of our sales force and field application scientists. We have over 23 dedicated field sales and application scientist professionals globally.
Depreciation and Amortization Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Depreciation and amortization $ 4,143 $ 3,985 $ 158 4% Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $0.2 million, or 4%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Depreciation and Amortization Year Ended December 31, Change 2025 2024 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Depreciation and amortization $ 4,226 $ 4,143 $ 83 2% Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $0.1 million, or 2%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $21.7 million, and consisted primarily of our net loss of $37.9 million, offset in part by net non-cash expenses of $12.4 million, including stock-based compensation of $14.0 million, depreciation and amortization expenses of $4.2 million, an increase in our inventory reserve of $0.7 million, and other non-cash expenses totaling $0.6 million, offset by the amortization of $7.1 million of discounts on investments.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $27.6 million, and consisted primarily of our net loss of $41.1 million, offset in part by net non-cash expenses of $14.2 million, including stock-based compensation of $13.1 million, depreciation and amortization expenses of $4.3 million, an increase in our inventory reserve of $1.8 million, a loss on disposal of assets of $0.9 million, and other net non-cash expenses totaling $0.3 million, offset by the amortization of $6.2 million of discounts on investments.
Critical Accounting Estimates We have prepared our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and related disclosures. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis.
Our preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and related disclosures. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis.
The ExPERT family of products includes four instruments, which we call the ATx, STx, GTx and VLx, and related software protocols, as well as a portfolio of proprietary related PAs and consumables. We launched the VLx instrument in September 2022.
The ExPERT family of products includes five instruments, which we call the DTx, the ATx, the STx, the GTx, and the VLx, and related software protocols, as well as a portfolio of proprietary related PAs and consumables.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements A description of recently issued accounting pronouncements that may potentially impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows is disclosed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report. 88 Table of Contents Emerging Growth Company Status We are an “emerging growth company,” or EGC, under the JOBS Act.
Accordingly, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. Recent Accounting Pronouncements A description of recently issued accounting pronouncements that may potentially impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows is disclosed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report. 91 Table of Contents Emerging Growth Company Status We are an “emerging growth company,” or EGC, under the JOBS Act.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, two cell therapy companies with which we have entered into an SPL agreement accounted for 32% of our total revenue, and our five largest SPL customers accounted for an aggregate of approximately 46% of our total revenue for the year through a combination of instrument license fees, milestones realized and processing assembly revenue.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, one cell therapy company with which we have entered into an SPL agreement accounted for 26% of our total revenue, and our five largest SPL customers accounted for an aggregate of 79 Table of Contents approximately 42% of our total revenue for the year through a combination of instrument license fees, milestones realized and processing assembly revenue.
We launched the VLx in September 2022 to provide our customers with an easier to use system that incorporates the benefits of the ExPERT platform.
We launched the VLx to provide our customers with an easier to use system that incorporates the benefits of the ExPERT platform. We announced the launch the DTx in February 2026.
If our customer intends to use our platform for research or discovery only, we typically sell the instrument outright. Each of the ATx, STx, GTx and VLx instruments have different prices based on the instrument’s features, with the VLx being the most expensive.
If our customer intends to use our platform for research or discovery only, we typically sell the instrument outright. Each of the ExPERT instruments have different prices based on the instrument’s features.
We also had net cash inflows of $3.8 million due to net changes in our operating assets and liabilities.
We also had net cash outflows of $6.1 million due to net changes in our operating assets and liabilities.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $2.1 million, which consisted of proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee purchases from our employee stock purchase plan. Contractual Obligations and Commitments Our contractual obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2024 consisted exclusively of operating lease obligations.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $0.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively, which consisted of proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee purchases from our employee stock purchase plan.
We expect to be able to fund our obligations under this lease, both in the short-term and in the long-term, from cash on hand, investments and operating cash flows. See Part I, Item 2, “Facilities” in this Annual Report for additional information regarding the new office lease.
We expect to be able to fund our obligations under these leases, both in the short-term and in the long-term, from cash on hand, investments and operating cash flows. See Part I, Item 2, “Facilities” in this Annual Report for additional information regarding our leases. We had no debt obligations as of December 31, 2025 or 2024.
Other Income Interest income includes interest earned on cash balances in our cash accounts and interest earned on money market funds, commercial paper and corporate bonds as well as miscellaneous income unrelated to our core operations.
Amortization expense includes the amortization of leasehold improvements over their respective lease terms. Other Income Interest income includes interest earned on cash balances in our cash accounts and interest earned on money market funds, commercial paper and corporate bonds as well as miscellaneous income unrelated to our core operations.
General and Administrative Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) General and administrative $ 29,693 $ 30,068 $ (375) (1)% General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.4 million, or 1%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
General and Administrative Year Ended December 31, Change 2025 2024 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) General and administrative $ 28,116 $ 29,693 $ (1,577) (5%) General and administrative expenses decreased by $1.6 million, or 5%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Cash Flows The following table summarizes our uses and sources of cash for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ (27,610) $ (21,686) Investing activities 6,932 54,984 Financing activities 2,056 2,143 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents $ (18,622) $ 35,441 86 Table of Contents Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $27.6 million, and consisted primarily of our net loss of $41.1 million, offset in part by net non-cash expenses of $14.2 million, including stock-based compensation of $13.1 million, depreciation and amortization expenses of $4.3 million, an increase in our inventory reserve of $1.8 million, a loss on disposal of assets of $0.9 million, and other net non-cash expenses totaling $0.3 million, offset by the amortization of $6.2 million of discounts on investments.
Cash Flows The following table summarizes our uses and sources of cash for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2025 2024 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ (34,410) $ (27,610) Investing activities 25,935 6,932 Financing activities 656 2,056 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ (7,819) $ (18,622) Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $34.4 million, and consisted primarily of our net loss of $44.6 million, offset in part by net non-cash expenses of $16.3 million, including stock-based compensation of $9.2 million, depreciation and amortization expenses of $4.3 million, goodwill impairment of $3.6 million, lease right-of use asset amortization of $0.8 million, an increase in our inventory reserve of $0.7 million, and a loss on disposal of assets of $0.3 million, offset by the amortization of $2.6 million of discounts on investments.
The decrease was primarily driven by the decreases in program-related revenue. Total core revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $32.5 million, an increase of $2.7 million, or 9%, compared to core revenue of $29.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The decrease was primarily driven by decreases in core and program-related revenue. 85 Table of Contents Total core revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $29.6 million, a decrease of $2.9 million, or 9%, compared to core revenue of $32.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
From the 18 active clinical programs under our SPL agreements, the total pre-commercial milestone opportunity can exceed $220 million if all of 77 Table of Contents the active programs were to achieve regulatory approvals. We have already received about $10 million of milestone revenue from active programs.
From the 13 clinical programs under our SPL agreements, the total pre-commercial milestone opportunity can exceed $130 million if all of the active programs were to achieve regulatory approvals. We have received over $30 million in milestone revenue to date.
Therefore, depending on the number of instruments that have been sold or are under active license, we have insight into the demand for PAs that will also translate to future revenue for us.
As described below, we separately sell proprietary single-use processing assemblies, which we call PAs, that are necessary for our customers to use our electroporation instruments. Therefore, depending on the number of instruments that have been sold or are under active license, we have insight into the demand for PAs that will also translate to future revenue for us.
Our overall increase in core revenue was primarily driven by revenue increases in PA and consumable sales, which increased by $3.7 million, or 36% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Our overall decrease in core revenue was primarily driven by revenue decreases in PA and consumable sales, which decreased by $2.1 million, or 15% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold primarily consists of costs for raw material parts, contract manufacturer costs, salaries, overhead, other direct costs related to sales recognized as revenue in the period, and licensed equipment depreciation.
Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold primarily consists of costs for raw material parts, contract manufacturer costs, salaries, overhead, other direct costs related to sales recognized as revenue in the period, and licensed equipment depreciation. 82 Table of Contents We expect that our cost of goods sold will increase or decrease primarily to the extent that our instrument and PA and consumable revenue increases and decreases.
Typically, licenses that provide for clinical or commercial use also include sales-based milestone payments (and/or sales-based royalties in some cases) upon the commercialization of the customer's product.
License Revenue License revenue consists of revenue from research and commercial licenses. These licenses consist of fixed license payments and variable milestone payments that are dependent on our customer's achievement of clinical milestones. Typically, licenses that provide for clinical or commercial use also include sales-based milestone payments (and/or sales-based royalties in some cases) upon the commercialization of the customer's product.
As of December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $154.5 million. 85 Table of Contents We expect to incur near-term operating losses as we continue to invest in expanding our business through growing our sales and marketing efforts, continued research and development, product development and expanding our product offerings.
We expect to incur near-term operating losses as we continue to invest in expanding our business through growing our sales and marketing efforts, continued research and development, product development and expanding our product offerings.
We view the demand for our instruments, whether in the form of sales or license, as an indicator of the health of our current business and as a predictor of future instrument sale and license revenue. As described below, we separately sell proprietary single-use PAs, which we call PAs, that are necessary for our customers to use our electroporation instruments.
We view the demand for our instruments, whether in the form of sales or license, as an indicator of the health of our current business and as a predictor of future instrument sale and license revenue.
As of December 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $216.9 million.
As of December 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $261.5 million.
Cash provided by investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $55.0 million, which was primarily attributable to maturities of investments of $313.8 million, partially offset by purchases investments of $255.1 million, and purchases of property and equipment of $3.7 million.
Investing Activities Net cash provided by investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2025 was $25.9 million, which was primarily attributable to maturities of investments of $155.8 million, offset by purchases of investments of $126.3 million, $1.8 million for the acquisition of SeQure, net of cash acquired, and purchases of property and equipment of $1.8 million.
Other Income Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Interest income $ 10,142 $ 10,376 $ (234) (2%) Interest income decreased $0.2 million, or 2%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest Income Year Ended December 31, Change 2025 2024 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Interest income $ 7,267 $ 10,142 $ (2,875) (28%) 87 Table of Contents Interest income decreased $2.9 million, or 28%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
These expenses are exclusive of depreciation and amortization. We expect our sales and marketing expenses to increase in future periods as we expand our commercial sales, marketing and business development teams, increase our presence globally, and increase marketing activities to drive awareness and adoption of our products.
While we expect an initial decrease in 2026 in sales and marketing compared to 2025 as a result of our restructuring, we expect these expenses will increase in absolute dollars in future periods beyond 2026 as we expand our commercial sales, marketing and business development teams, increase our presence globally, and increase marketing activities to drive awareness and adoption of our products.
We received net proceeds of $184.3 million after deducting aggregate underwriting commissions and offering expenses of $17.6 million.
We received net proceeds of $184.3 million after deducting aggregate underwriting commissions and offering expenses of $17.6 million. As of December 31, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $103.0 million.
The decrease was primarily driven by a $1.0 million decrease in occupancy expenses, a $0.4 million decrease in travel expenses, a $0.3 million decrease in stock-based compensation, and a $0.2 million decrease in professional services and marketing expenses, offset by a $1.4 million increase in compensation expense and a $0.2 million increase in software subscriptions.
The decrease was primarily driven by a $4.5 million decrease in compensation expenses due to a reduction in headcount, a $1.2 million decrease in stock-based compensation, a $0.8 million decrease in marketing expenses, a $0.7 million decrease in travel expense commensurate with the reduction in headcount, and a $0.5 million decrease in professional fees.
Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Profit Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Cost of goods sold $ 7,100 $ 4,742 $ 2,358 50% Gross profit $ 31,527 $ 36,546 $ (5,019) (14%) Gross margin 82% 89% Cost of goods sold increased by $2.4 million, or 50%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Profit Year Ended December 31, Change 2025 2024 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Cost of goods sold $ 6,222 $ 7,100 $ (878) (12%) Gross profit $ 26,804 $ 31,527 $ (4,723) (15%) Gross margin 81% 82% Cost of goods sold decreased by $0.9 million, or 12%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Margins may also experience downward pressure during the investment phase of our internal PA production ramp up, increases in labor and materials costs, expansion of our PA portfolio, future design changes or the mix of PAs sold, or other factors, but may benefit in the mid-to-long term as PA production becomes more automated. 78 Table of Contents Key Business Metrics In addition to revenue, we regularly review several key business metrics to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate financial projections and make strategic decisions.
Margins may also experience downward pressure due to increases in labor and materials costs, expansion of our PA portfolio, future design changes or the mix of PAs sold, or other factors, but may benefit in the mid-to-long term as PA production becomes more automated.
In May 2021, we entered into an operating lease for new office, lab and warehouse/manufacturing space (the “Headquarters Lease”). The Headquarters Lease term expires on August 31, 2035. The total incremental remaining non-cancellable lease payments under the lease agreement are $26.1 million through the lease term.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments Our contractual obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2025 consisted exclusively of operating lease obligations. In May 2021, we entered into an operating lease for new office, lab and warehouse/manufacturing space (the “Headquarters Lease”). The Headquarters Lease term expires on August 31, 2035.
The increase was primarily driven by increases in PA and consumable sales, an increase in the allowance for obsolete inventory of $1.1 million, and lower absorption of manufacturing overhead costs. Gross profit decreased by $5.0 million, or 14%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
The decrease was primarily driven by decreases in PA and consumable sales, and a decrease in the allowance for obsolete inventory of $1.1 million due to enhancements in supply chain management. Gross profit decreased by $4.7 million, or 15%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
We had no debt obligations as of December 31, 2024 or 2023. 87 Table of Contents Purchase orders or contracts for the purchase of supplies and other goods and services are based on our current procurement or development needs and are generally fulfilled by our vendors within short time horizons.
Purchase orders or contracts for the purchase of supplies and other goods and services are based on our current procurement or development needs and are generally fulfilled by our vendors within short time horizons. Critical Accounting Estimates We have prepared our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Customers purchase an ATx, STx, GTx or VLx depending upon their intended use and all customers purchase PAs and consumables for use with our instruments. Commercial customers may not use a purchased instrument for clinical or commercial processes.
Customers purchase a specific ExPERT instrument depending upon their intended use and all customers purchase PAs and consumables for use with our instruments. Commercial customers may not use a purchased instrument for clinical or commercial processes. We expect product sales revenue to increase in future periods as our market and customer base grow.
The decrease was primarily driven by a $1.4 million decrease in compensation expenses, a $0.8 million decrease in professional services, a $0.3 million credit loss recovery, net of expense, and a $0.2 million decrease in office, travel, and general operating expenses, offset by a $1.1 million increase in stock-based compensation, a $0.8 million increase in fixed asset disposal loss, and a $0.4 million increase in legal and public company expenses.
The decrease was primarily driven by a $1.5 million decrease in stock-based compensation, a decrease in compensation expenses of $0.3 million, a smaller fixed asset disposal loss of $0.6 million compared to year ended December 31, 2024, offset by a $0.8 million increase in professional services.
As a result, we expect that our research and development expenses will continue to increase in absolute dollars in future periods and vary from period to period as a percentage of revenue. 81 Table of Contents Sales and Marketing Our sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries, commissions and other variable compensation, benefits, stock-based compensation and travel costs for employees within our commercial sales and marketing functions, as well as third-party costs associated with our marketing activities.
Sales and Marketing Our sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries, commissions and other variable compensation, benefits, stock-based compensation and travel costs for employees within our commercial sales and marketing functions, as well as third-party costs associated with our marketing activities. These expenses are exclusive of depreciation and amortization.
The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in SPL program-related revenue, and by an increase in the inventory allowance. Operating Expenses Research and Development Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Research and development $ 22,227 $ 23,817 ($1,590) (7%) Research and development expenses decreased by $1.6 million, or 7%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, gross margin was 81%, compared to 82% in the same period of 2024. Operating Expenses Research and Development Year Ended December 31, Change 2025 2024 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Research and development $ 20,823 $ 22,227 ($1,404) (6)% Research and development expenses decreased by $1.4 million, or 6%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
We expect that our cost of goods sold will increase or decrease primarily to the extent that our instrument and PA and consumable revenue increases and decreases. Gross Profit and Gross Margin Gross profit is calculated as revenue less cost of goods sold. Gross margin is gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenue.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin Gross profit is calculated as revenue less cost of goods sold. Gross margin is gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenue.
Our candidate identification and hiring process is stringent, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to recruit the high level of candidates that make up our current team. In addition, we have numerous collaborations in place with academic and commercial institutions to further expand our capabilities and supporting data in new cell engineering applications.
In addition, we have numerous collaborations in place with academic and commercial institutions to further expand our capabilities and supporting data in new cell engineering applications.
Sales and Marketing Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Sales and marketing $ 26,661 $ 26,975 $ (314) (1%) 84 Table of Contents Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $0.3 million, or 1%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
The decrease was primarily driven by a $1.1 million decrease in stock-based compensation, a $0.6 million decrease in lab and production expenses, a $0.4 million decrease in compensation expenses, and a net decrease of $0.1 million in travel, occupancy and other overhead expenses, offset by a $0.5 million increase in professional fees, and a $0.3 million increase in engineering expenses. 86 Table of Contents Sales and Marketing Year Ended December 31, Change 2025 2024 Amount % (in thousands, except percentages) Sales and marketing $ 18,924 $ 26,661 $ (7,737) (29%) Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $7.7 million, or 29%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in program-related revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 and by increases to cost of goods sold described above. During the year ended December 31, 2024, gross margin was 82%, compared to 89% in the same period of 2023.
The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in program-related revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 and a decrease in license revenue.
The increase was also partially 83 Table of Contents attributable to an increase in other revenue of $0.2 million, offset by decreases in instrument sales of $1.2 million, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
The decrease was also attributable to a decrease in license revenue of $1.4 million, or 13% compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, and a decrease in instrument revenue of $0.3 million, or 4%.
We expect these expenses to vary from period to period as a percentage of revenue. Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation expense consists of the depreciation of property and equipment used actively in the business, primarily by research and development activities. Amortization expense includes the amortization of leasehold improvements over their respective lease terms.
Goodwill impairment We test for impairment on our recorded goodwill at least annually, and any impairment would be recorded as goodwill impairment in our statement of operations. Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation expense consists of the depreciation of property and equipment used actively in the business, primarily by research and development activities.