Strong Quarterly Performance and Increased Revenue Guidance
Cerus Corporation reported strong performance in Q3 2024, with a product revenue of $46 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 16%. The company raised its full-year 2024 product revenue guidance to the range of $177 million to $179 million, up from the prior range of $175 million to $178 million.
Successful Expansion of INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex (IFC) Business
The INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex (IFC) business in the U.S. showed significant growth, with Q3 product revenue of $2.3 million, up from $1.7 million in the prior-year period. The company also reported three new BLA approvals, enabling broader interstate shipment of IFC.
Positive Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Cash Flows
Cerus reported a positive adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 million for Q3 2024, compared to a loss of nearly $1 million in the prior-year period. The company also generated positive operating cash flows of $4.1 million in Q3 2024, compared to cash used for operations of $10.5 million during Q3 2023.
New BARDA Contract and Regulatory Advancements
Cerus secured a new BARDA contract valued up to $248 million, designed to support the INTERCEPT RBC program through potential regulatory approval and product launch. The company is also progressing with regulatory submissions for its LED illuminator in Europe.