Gita Gopinath Of IMF Alarmed By Crypto And AI Energy Use, Says Share Expected To Match Japan's Current Power Consumption In Just 3 Years
Gita Gopinath, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, expressed concern over the increasing energy consumption and carbon footprint of cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers, expected to worsen in the next few years.
What Happened: In an X post on Sunday, Gopinath stated, citing IMF data, that the share of cryptocurrency mining and data centers in global electricity could rise to 3.5% by 2027 in a base case scenario, from 2% in 2022. This would equate to the current consumption of Japan, the world’s fifth-largest electricity user.
In the high-case scenario, the share could expand to nearly 6%, while the low-case scenario would see a slight increase to 2.2%.
Interestingly, cryptocurrency mining activity’s share in global CO₂ emissions was projected to decline in 2027, primarily driven by the reduction in mining rewards due to halving. However, data centers’ carbon emissions could reach 450 million tons by 2027, or 1.2% of the world’s total.
Why It Matters: Gopinath’s concerns come amid the ongoing debate around Bitcoin BTC/USD mining’s environmental impact
According to the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index, the annual greenhouse emissions from Bitcoin mining were higher than in countries like Greece and North Korea.
However, the increasing footprint hasn’t deterred nations from exploring the economic prospects associated with the still-nascent business.
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to make the U.S. the Bitcoin mining hub of the world during his election campaign, while Vladimir Putin’s Russia legalized cryptocurrency mining earlier this year.
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DEADLINE THIS WEEK: Berger Montague Advises Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) Investors to Contact the Firm Before November 19, 2024
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Berger Montague PC advises investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (“Domino’s” or the “Company”) DPZ on behalf of purchasers of Domino’s securities between December 7, 2023 through July 17, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired DOMINO’S securities during the Class Period may, no later than NOVEMBER 19, 2024, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation, please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Peter Hamner at phamner@bm.net or (215) 875-3048, or CLICK HERE.
Domino’s, through its subsidiaries, operates as a global pizza company under the Domino’s brand name through Company-owned and franchised stores. The Company’s largest “master franchisee” – a franchisee that is charged with developing a geographical area – is Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (“DPE”). As of December 31, 2023, DPE operated 3,840 stores in 12 international markets, accounting for approximately 28% of the Company’s international store count and 19% of its global store count.
In December 2023, at Domino’s’ 2023 Investor Day, the Company announced new long-term guidance of “1,100+” annual global net store growth for the years 2024 to 2028.
According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) DPE, the Company’s largest master franchisee, was experiencing significant challenges with respect to both new store openings and closures of existing stores; and (ii) as a result, Domino’s was unlikely to meet its own previously issued long-term guidance for annual global net store growth.
On July 18, 2024, Domino’s issued a press release announcing its Q2 2024 financial results, disclosing that it expects to fall 175 to 275 stores below its 2024 goal of 925+ net stores due to challenges in both openings and closures faced by DPE. Accordingly, the Company temporarily suspended its guidance of 1,100+ global net stores. On an earnings call held that same day, Chief Financial Officer Sandeep Reddy revealed that the long-term guidance announced at the 2023 Investor Day did not accurately reflect the extent of DPE’s challenges with respect to new store openings and closures of existing stores.
On this news, Domino’s stock price fell $64.23 per share, or 13.57%, to close at $409.04 per share on July 18, 2024.
A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. Communicating with any counsel is not necessary to participate or share in any recovery achieved in this case. Any member of the purported class may move the Court to serve as a lead plaintiff through counsel of his/her choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an inactive class member.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Delaware, Washington, D.C., San Diego, San Francisco and Chicago, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
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Robert Kennedy Jr. Calls Bitcoin The 'Currency of Freedom,' Backs Trump's Treasury Secretary Pick As Best For Crypto
Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t mince words when he praised Bitcoin BTC/USD as a solution to the U.S. national debt and an inflation hedge.
What Happened: Kennedy recently took to X to express his unwavering support for the leading cryptocurrency.
“Bitcoin is the currency of freedom, a hedge against inflation for middle-class Americans, a remedy against the dollar’s downgrade from the world’s reserve currency, and the offramp from a ruinous national debt,” he said.
Kennedy also firmly endorsed Howard Lutnik for Treasury Secretary in the incoming Donald Trump administration, arguing that the Cantor Fitzgerald CEO would be a major advocate of Bitcoin.
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Why It Matters: Kennedy Jr.’s advocacy for Bitcoin is not new. In July, during his presidential campaign, he expressed his intent to persuade the federal government to accumulate Bitcoin until its holdings equaled the nation’s gold reserves.
Kennedy had earlier voiced his conviction that cryptocurrency should be treated as a currency, not taxed as capital gains, and used for everyday purchases.
Meanwhile, President-elect Trump announced that Kennedy would serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), marking the inclusion of yet another pro-Bitcoin voice in the upcoming cabinet. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was picked up as the nominee for attorney general, while Tulsi Gabbard was nominated as Director of National Intelligence.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $90,653.00, up 0.69% in the last 24 hours, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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Cathie Wood Draws Reagan-Era Parallels As Elon Musk Takes DOGE Helm: 'This Bull Market Has Just Begun To Broaden Out'
Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, endorsed the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk‘s leadership while advocating for stricter government spending controls in a series of posts on X on Sunday.
What Happened: “Government spending is taxation,” Wood said, citing her early economics education with Arthur Laffer. She emphasized that government spending either translates to immediate tax increases, future generational burdens, or inflation, which she termed “the most regressive tax of all.”
The discussion gained momentum following Coinbase Global Inc COIN CEO Brian Armstrong‘s proposals for constitutional reforms to limit federal expenditures. Armstrong suggested implementing a constitutional amendment capping government spending at 10% and establishing a U.S. sovereign wealth fund that would distribute shares and dividends from budget surpluses to citizens.
Wood, who recently praised Musk’s appointment to lead DOGE in a CNBC interview, emphasized his technological expertise as crucial for the department’s mission to minimize waste and streamline government operations.
The department, named after the cryptocurrency Dogecoin DOGE/USD, aims to eliminate unnecessary regulations and reorganize federal agencies for improved efficiency.
Dogecoin rallied by 6.52% over the past 24 hours to $0.372. The cryptocurrency surged 26.24% in the past week and an impressive 155.42% over the last month.
Why It Matters: Drawing parallels to historical economic transformations, Wood highlighted the former President Ronald Reagan administration’s impact: “The Reagan revolution extended through President Clinton’s administration, leading to lower taxes, stronger GDP growth, and a bull market rewarding active equity management that lasted nearly 20 years. We believe that this bull market has just begun to broaden out.”
With President-elect Donald Trump‘s upcoming return to the White House, Wood anticipates significant economic growth through deregulation and tax cuts, similar to the Reagan era’s economic policies. She predicts these changes, combined with DOGE’s efficiency initiatives, will “change the mindset profoundly in Washington” and potentially lead to lower individual and corporate tax rates.
The ARK Invest CEO, who maintains a bullish stance on cryptocurrency with Bitcoin BTC/USD price predictions reaching $650,000 to $1.5 million by 2030, believes the current bull market “has just begun to broaden out,” suggesting a positive outlook for both traditional and digital asset markets under the incoming administration.
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Peanut The Squirrel-Themed Coin Rallies 11% As UFC Star Jim Miller Demands 'Justice' for P'Nut' After Victory
A meme coin inspired by the “Peanut,” the squirrel, maintained its upward march Sunday as UFC legend Jim Miller demanded justice for the late animal.
What happened: Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) jumped over 11% to become the market’s fourth-best-performing cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours.
The coin’s trading volume rose 13% to $1.70 billion, eclipsing Shiba Inu SHIB/USD and dogwifhat WIF/USD, coins with bigger market capitalization.
The fresh rally boosted the Solana SOL/USD-based coin’s weekly gains to a staggering 1343%, dwarfing the returns of other coins.
In less than two weeks since launch, PNUT has amassed a market capitalization of $1.72 billion, becoming the seventh-largest meme coin.
Sunday’s rally came after UFC star Miller used his victory speech to draw attention to the cause of the late social media star.
“New York, I got one thing to say, first. We need justice for P’Nut,” Miller said after defeating Damon Jackson at the Madison Square Garden.
Miller hoped that the newly constituted Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, would help fix these issues. “Hopefully that DOGE cleans things up down at the state level.”
Why It Matters: The death of the adorable creature became a big flashpoint ahead of the presidential elections.
New York state officials confiscated and euthanized Peanut, along with a raccoon named Fred, triggering a wave of outrage from social media and influential figures. The authorities said they acted to prevent potential human exposure to rabies from the animals.
Price Action: At the time of writing, PNUT was exchanging hands at $1.76, up 11.53% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
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Gary Black Defends Tesla Strategy Amid Clash With Elon Musk Bulls: 'We Don't Trade Tesla… We Trim When The Price Goes Higher'
The Future Fund LLC, Managing Partner Gary Black pushed back against accusations of short-term trading, clarifying his firm’s Tesla Inc TSLA investment approach focuses on strategic position adjustment rather than active trading.
What Happened: Black revealed that The Future Fund’s average Tesla stock purchase price since early 2023 has been $162, while their average selling price has been $252. This disclosure came amid debate over the fund’s trading practices on social media platform X.
“We don’t trade Tesla,” Black stated. “We trim when Tesla’s price goes higher, which causes upside/downside to decline. We tend to buy more when Tesla’s price falls.”
The investment veteran expressed concern about growing polarization within the Tesla investor community, noting that moderate voices are being pushed out by extreme positions. Black highlighted recent instances where well-known Tesla bulls faced criticism for discussing potential short-term risks, even while maintaining overall positive outlooks.
“The community has lost some great Tesla longs as spokespeople and is in danger of losing still more because the cult is prone to attack anyone who is not over the top bullish,” Black wrote.
Of particular concern to Black is the potential loss of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, which he argues could significantly impact Tesla’s business. With electric vehicles comprising approximately 80% of Tesla’s revenue, the company faces greater exposure to EV market dynamics compared to traditional automakers.
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Why It Matters: The Future Fund has maintained Tesla as a significant holding since its 2021 launch, though the position has been adjusted from 12.2% in October 2022 to 4.6% as of November 2023. These adjustments reflect Black’s disciplined investment approach and response to changing market conditions.
Tesla’s stock has shown significant volatility over the past year, trading between a low of $138.80 and a high of $358.64, according to market data. Black’s fund recently trimmed positions at $351 after the stock rose 150% from its April bottom.
“As disciplined growth investors, we have to like Tesla less at $350 than we did at $140 since the relative upside/downside is less favorable,” Black explained.
The veteran investor emphasized that maintaining a balanced perspective, including acknowledging both bullish and bearish cases, has been key to his credibility in financial media appearances.
Price Action: Tesla stock closed at $320.72 on Friday, gaining 3.07% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock edged up 0.0062%. Year to date, Tesla’s stock has risen by 29.10%, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip As Fed's Hawkish Stance Tempers Rally: Analyst Expects BTC To Reach $100K Before New Year
Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Sunday as investors reduced their risk-taking appetite amid the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on rate cuts.
Cryptocurrency | Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 7:45 p.m. ET) |
Bitcoin BTC/USD | -0.76% | $90,085.28 |
Ethereum ETH/USD |
-0.88% | $3,119.31 |
Dogecoin DOGE/USD | -1.12% | $0.3621 |
What Happened: Bitcoin rose above $91,000 early morning hours but lost steam and retreated below $89,000 by evening. Dip-buying eventually boosted it over $90,000.
Ethereum followed a similar trajectory, plummeting to $3,040 from an intraday high of $3,160, only to recover to $3,110 overnight.
Total cryptocurrency liquidations hit $373 million in the last 24 hours, with bullish leveraged positions losing over $258 million.
The Open Interest (OI) in Bitcoin futures rose 0.78% in the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin’s funding rates across major cryptocurrency exchanges continued to be positive, indicating dominance of longs.
The “Extreme Greed” sentiment weakened sharply from 90 to 83 due to the corrective action, reading from the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index showed.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
Cryptocurrency | Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 7:45 p.m. ET) |
MANTRA (OM) | +50.55% | $4.13 |
Raydium (RAY) | +19.43% | $5.83 |
Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) | +12.22% | $1.88 |
The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.01 trillion, declining 1.25% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures edged marginally higher Sunday night. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 10 points, or 0.02%, as of 7:45 p.m. EDT. Futures tied to the S&P 500 gained 0.20%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures added 0.47%.
The three benchmark averages witnessed sell-offs last week after the Fed’s Jerome Powell’s hawkish tone cast doubts about December’s interest rate cuts.
Investors priced in a 62% chance of a 25 basis-point cut as per the CME FedWatch tool, down from 64.6% a week before.
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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez stated that a daily close for Bitcoin above $91,000 would negate his previous bearish prediction and propel the cryptocurrency to $100,680.
In the case of Bitcoin retrace, Martinez flagged $85,800 – $83,250 and $75,520 – $72,880 as important support levels to keep track of.
Michaël van de Poppe, another widely-followed cryptocurrency researcher, said he was buying Bitcoin and Ethereum dips amid growing volatility.
“Expect that we’ll see $100K per Bitcoin before 1st of January 2025,” he added.
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REVISED – Sensus Healthcare Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results With Revenues More than Doubling Versus 2023 Third Quarter
This revised news release replaces the one issued on November 14, 2024, contains several non-financial changes throughout and removes the name of and references to a new customer, at the customer’s request. The agreement with the new customer remains in effect.
- Revenues of $8.8 million compare with $3.9 million in the prior-year quarter, adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) of $1.6 million compares with negative $1.7 million a year ago
- Expects to have more than 50 IG-SRT Systems signed under the Fair Deal Agreement recurring-revenue program by the end of the year
BOCA RATON, Fla, Nov. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sensus Healthcare, Inc. SRTS, a medical device company specializing in highly effective, non-invasive, minimally-invasive and cost-effective treatments for oncological and non-oncological skin conditions, announces financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Highlights from the third quarter of 2024 and recent weeks include the following:
- Revenues increased 127% over the comparable 2023 quarter to $8.8 million, reflecting higher superficial radiotherapy (SRT and IG-SRT) unit sales
- Shipped 27 systems including one SRT-100 unit to an international customer, compared with 11 systems shipped in the 2023 quarter
- Entered into Fair Deal Agreements for seven SRT-100 Vision (IG-SRT) units, bringing the total to 22 units since the program’s introduction in March
- Net income was $1.2 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.09 per share, for the 2023 quarter
- Exited the quarter with $22.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, and no debt
- Sold an SRT system to the radiation oncology department of Providence Swedish Hospital in Seattle
- Attended the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 66th annual meeting, where non-melanoma skin cancer treatment continues to show increased interest
- Expects to have more than 50 IG-SRT Systems signed under the Fair Deal Agreement recurring-revenue program by the end of the year
Management Commentary
“Continued growth in revenues and earnings reflects our success in engaging customers with both existing and new sales options. Our revenues more than doubled year-over-year for the second consecutive quarter, and we maintained profitability despite the summer seasonality of our business,” said Joe Sardano, chairman and chief executive officer of Sensus Healthcare. “Our revenue-sharing Fair Deal Agreement, which allows customers to deploy capital elsewhere in their businesses, continues to attract significant attention. Since our launch at the American Academy of Dermatology meeting in March, we signed 22 agreements as of September 30th.”
Mr. Sardano added, “We have exceeded our goal of having up to 50 Fair Deal Agreements signed by the end of 2024, and we expect to be generating recurring revenue from these SRT-100 Vision (IG-SRT) systems in 2025. Given the growing utilization of SRT to treat non-melanoma skin cancer and keloid scars, and the interest we have generated to date, we expect this model to contribute to our growth for years to come. This model would not be possible without Sentinel IT, our proprietary HIPAA-compliant software with clinical billing and asset management utility that also allows us to track utilization in real time. We believe this intellectual property is a very valuable asset to Sensus.”
Mr. Sardano concluded, “The market for non-melanoma skin cancer treatments is enormous, with an estimated one in five Americans developing skin cancer during their lifetime, representing some 70 million people. Globally, more than 1.2 million people develop non-melanoma skin cancer annually. Clearly SRT is becoming the ‘people’s choice’ on how they wish to be treated.”
Third Quarter Financial Results
Revenues for the third quarter of 2024 were $8.8 million, compared with $3.9 million for the third quarter of 2023, an increase of $4.9 million, or 127%. The increase was primarily driven by a higher number of SRT systems sold to a large customer.
Cost of sales was $3.6 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared with $1.9 million for the prior-year quarter. The increase was primarily related to a higher number of units sold in the 2024 quarter.
Gross profit was $5.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, or 59.3% of revenues, compared with $2.0 million, or 51.0% of revenues, for the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the higher number of units sold in the 2024 quarter.
Selling and marketing expense was $1.3 million for the third quarter of 2024, unchanged from the third quarter of 2023.
General and administrative expense was $1.6 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared with $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher compensation and bad debt expense, which were offset by a reduction in bank fees.
Research and development expense was $0.9 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared with $1.1 million for the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to expenses, mostly incurred in the 2023 quarter, related to a project to develop a drug delivery system for aesthetic use.
Other income of $0.3 million for the third quarter of 2024 was mostly related to interest income, and was unchanged from the prior-year quarter.
Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $1.2 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.09 per share, for the third quarter of 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2024 was $1.6 million, compared with negative $1.7 million for the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-compensation expense. Please see below for a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, and the reasons these non-GAAP financial measures are provided.
Cash and cash equivalents were $22.6 million as of September 30, 2024, compared with $23.1 million as of December 31, 2023. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under its revolving line of credit. Accounts receivable were $17.0 million as of September 30, 2024, compared with $10.6 million as of December 31, 2023, with the increase reflecting the increase in sales and concentration of sales to a large customer that is subject to extended payment terms.
Nine Month Financial Results
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $28.7 million, compared with $11.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $16.9 million, or 143%. The increase was primarily driven by a higher number of units sold to a large customer.
Cost of sales was $11.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily related to higher sales in the 2024 period.
Gross profit was $17.3 million, or 60.3% of revenues, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $6.2 million, or 52.6% of revenues, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by a higher number of units sold in the 2024 period.
Selling and marketing expense was $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decline in marketing agency expense, travel expense and lower headcount.
General and administrative expense was $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher compensation and bad debt expense, which were offset by a reduction in bank fees and insurance expense.
Research and development expense was $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a project to develop a drug delivery system for aesthetic use.
Other income of $0.7 million and $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, relates primarily to interest income.
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $5.1 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $3.7 million, or $0.23 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, was $6.7 million, compared with negative $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release contains supplemental financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Sensus Healthcare management uses Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, in its analysis of the Company’s performance. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures, nor should it be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP. Management believes the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes the impact of interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-compensation expense, provides useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the financial results of Sensus Healthcare. Non-GAAP financial measures are not formally defined by GAAP, and other entities may use calculation methods that differ from those used by Sensus Healthcare. As a complement to GAAP financial measures, management believes that Adjusted EBITDA assists investors who follow the practice of some investment analysts who adjust GAAP financial measures to exclude items that may obscure underlying performance and distort comparability. A reconciliation of the GAAP net loss to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the schedule below.
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Net income (loss), as reported | $ | 1,215 | $ | (1,451 | ) | $ | 5,101 | $ | (3,725 | ) | ||||||
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Depreciation and amortization | 53 | 60 | 154 | 216 | ||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense | 45 | 67 | 201 | 276 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 559 | (125 | ) | 1,965 | (1,428 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest income, net | (279 | ) | (277 | ) | (702 | ) | (764 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA, non GAAP | $ | 1,593 | $ | (1,726 | ) | $ | 6,719 | $ | (5,425 | ) | ||||||
Conference Call and Webcast
Sensus Healthcare held an investment community conference call on November 14, 2024 during which management discussed these financial results, provided a business update and answered questions.
A replay will be available until December 14, 2024 and can be accessed by dialing 877-344-7529 (U.S. Toll Free), 855-669-9658 (Canada Toll Free) or 412-317-0088 (International), using replay code 3932512. An archived webcast of the call will also be available in the Investors section of the Company’s website.
About Sensus Healthcare
Sensus Healthcare, Inc. is a global pioneer in the development and delivery of non-invasive treatments for skin cancer and keloids. Leveraging its cutting-edge superficial radiotherapy (SRT and IG-SRT) technology, the company provides healthcare providers with a highly effective, patient-centric treatment platform. With a dedication to driving innovation in radiation oncology, Sensus Healthcare offers solutions that are safe, precise, and adaptable to a variety of clinical settings. For more information, please visit www.sensushealthcare.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements that are, or may be deemed, ”forward-looking statements.” In some cases, these statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “approximately,” “potential” or negative or other variations of those terms or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events, developments, and circumstances relating to Sensus, our industry, and/or general economic or other conditions that may or may not occur in the future or may occur on longer or shorter timelines or to a greater or lesser degree than anticipated. In addition, even if future events, developments, and circumstances are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, they may not be predictive of results or developments in future periods. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, as a result of the following factors, among others: our ability to maintain profitability; our ability to sell the number of SRT units we anticipate for the balance of 2024; the possibility that inflationary pressures continue to impact our sales; the level and availability of government and/or third party payor reimbursement for clinical procedures using our products, and the willingness of healthcare providers to purchase our products if the level of reimbursement declines; the regulatory requirements applicable to us and our competitors; our ability to efficiently manage our manufacturing processes and costs; the risks arising from doing business in China and other foreign countries; legislation, regulation, or other governmental action that affects our products, taxes, international trade regulation, or other aspects of our business; concentration of our customers in the U.S. and China, including the concentration of sales to one particular customer in the U.S.; the performance of the Company’s information technology systems and its ability to maintain data security; our ability to obtain and maintain the intellectual property needed to adequately protect our products, and our ability to avoid infringing or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of third parties; and other risks described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
To date, we do not expect that the Middle East conflict, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and global geopolitical uncertainties have had any particular impact on our business, but we continue to monitor developments and will address them in future disclosures, if applicable.
Any forward-looking statements that we make in this press release speak only as of the date of such statement, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release, except as may be required by applicable law. You should read carefully our “Introductory Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and the factors described in the “Risk Factors” section of our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to better understand the risks and uncertainties inherent in our business.
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SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC. | ||||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 8,839 | $ | 3,898 | $ | 28,741 | $ | 11,838 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 3,599 | 1,909 | 11,416 | 5,609 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 5,240 | 1,989 | 17,325 | 6,229 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing | 1,309 | 1,290 | 3,575 | 4,983 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 1,573 | 1,511 | 4,731 | 4,204 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 863 | 1,083 | 2,655 | 3,001 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 3,745 | 3,884 | 10,961 | 12,188 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | 1,495 | (1,895 | ) | 6,364 | (5,959 | ) | ||||||||||
Other income: | ||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets | – | 42 | – | 42 | ||||||||||||
Interest income, net | 279 | 277 | 702 | 764 | ||||||||||||
Other income, net | 279 | 319 | 702 | 806 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income tax | 1,774 | (1,576 | ) | 7,066 | (5,153 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income tax | 559 | (125 | ) | 1,965 | (1,428 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Income (loss) | $ | 1,215 | $ | (1,451 | ) | $ | 5,101 | $ | (3,725 | ) | ||||||
Net income (loss) per share – basic | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | 0.31 | $ | (0.23 | ) | ||||||
– diluted | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | 0.31 | $ | (0.23 | ) | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares used in computing net income (loss) per share – basic | 16,321,131 | 16,270,403 | 16,304,913 | 16,255,263 | ||||||||||||
– diluted | 16,345,749 | 16,270,403 | 16,332,485 | 16,255,263 | ||||||||||||
SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC. | ||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
As of September 30, | As of December 31, | |||||||
(in thousands, except shares and per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 22,558 | $ | 23,148 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 16,961 | 10,645 | ||||||
Inventories | 11,968 | 11,861 | ||||||
Prepaid inventory | 1,723 | 2,986 | ||||||
Other current assets | 1,596 | 888 | ||||||
Total current assets | 54,806 | 49,528 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 1,635 | 464 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset | 2,197 | 2,140 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 630 | 774 | ||||||
Other noncurrent assets | 590 | 804 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 59,858 | $ | 53,710 | ||||
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 3,973 | $ | 2,793 | ||||
Product warranties | 351 | 538 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities, current portion | 200 | 187 | ||||||
Income tax payable | – | 37 | ||||||
Deferred revenue, current portion | 686 | 657 | ||||||
Total current Liabilities | 5,210 | 4,212 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 451 | 596 | ||||||
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 66 | 60 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 5,727 | 4,868 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized and none issued and outstanding | – | – | ||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value – 50,000,000 authorized; 16,930,845 issued and 16,390,051 outstanding at September 30, 2024; 16,907,095 issued and 16,374,171 outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 169 | 169 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 45,640 | 45,405 | ||||||
Treasury stock, 540,794 and 532,924 shares at cost, at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | (3,566 | ) | (3,519 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings | 11,888 | 6,787 | ||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 54,131 | 48,842 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 59,858 | $ | 53,710 | ||||
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'This Is How You Get Wealthy' – Dave Ramsey Details How One Move Could Make You $5 Million By Retirement
Dave Ramsey isn’t just any financial guru – he’s a powerhouse who reportedly owns $600 million in real estate, all bought in cash. Known for his unfiltered advice to callers, he usually sticks to helping others get their finances straight. But occasionally, he pulls back the curtain and gives a glimpse into the personal strategies that got him where he is.
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A few years back, in a popular YouTube video, Ramsey’s message was loud and clear: “The borrower is a slave to the lender.”
In that video, he detailed his investing process, clarifying that debt isn’t just a financial burden – it’s a roadblock to real wealth. For Ramsey, avoiding debt isn’t simply about managing money; it’s about taking control of your future.
Ramsey often highlights the power of focusing on “your most powerful wealth-building tool” – your income. He insists that when you keep your earnings out of the hands of lenders, you’re free to use them to create long-term wealth. “When you haven’t committed your income in the form of payments to everybody else, you can invest it and become wealthy,” he says, explaining that a little financial discipline now can lead to significant rewards.
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Ramsey shares a striking example: the average car payment in America is around $503. “That’s just crazy,” he exclaims. If someone instead invested $500 a month from age 30 to 70 in a decent growth stock mutual fund, Ramsey claims they could amass over five million dollars by retirement. “One thing could make you worth five million dollars,” he says, emphasizing how small decisions add up over time.
Ramsey’s advice doesn’t stop at avoiding debt. He’s also a vocal advocate for investing in good growth stock mutual funds, a strategy he believes is the best path to financial independence. He favors a balanced approach, spreading investments across four types of funds: growth and income, growth, aggressive growth and international funds. This mix, he argues, has a strong track record of outperforming basic index funds. “If the mutual fund you’re looking at is below that S&P 500 line, don’t buy that fund,” he advises.
Samsung Shares Surge After Surprise $7 Billion Stock Buyback
(Bloomberg) — Samsung Electronics Co. shares surged after South Korea’s biggest company announced a surprise plan to buy back about 10 trillion won ($7.2 billion) of its own stock over the next year.
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The stock rose as much as 7.3% in Seoul trading Monday, adding to a 7.2% jump Friday ahead of the news. The shares are still down about 27% this year amid concerns that its memory chip business has fallen behind in the artificial intelligence market.
Analysts expect the buyback to provide a catalyst for the stock, while some noted that it may also help the founding family tighten its grip. Shares of competitor SK Hynix Inc. have climbed about 24% this year on investor enthusiasm for its AI chips.
“The sudden buyback comes as a positive surprise to us, and we believe Samsung’s management is proactively aiming to prevent further share price decline,” JPMorgan Chase & Co. analyst Jay Kwon wrote in a research note. “We believe that the restructuring and strategy/action plan to regain tech leadership will be more critical for the share price over the mid-to-long term.”
In the first phase, Samsung will buy back about 3 trillion won of shares starting Monday and up till February 2025, all of which it will cancel. The board will deliberate how best to deploy the remaining 7 trillion won.
Sanghyun Park of Clepsydra Capital, notes that the buyback will help the founding family strengthen its control of the company by reducing shares held externally. He also notes it may help them with collateral issues on loans tied to inheritance tax bills.
“Local desks have been buzzing since last week about Samsung potentially pulling a short-term price pop to deal with the family’s collateral squeeze,” Park wrote in a note on Smartkarma. “The stock’s probably gonna camp comfortably above the 53,000 won margin call danger zone for a while.”
(Adds chart, contex, comments from Clepsydra Capital)
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