UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2022
 

QUANTUM-SI INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
001-39486
85-1388175
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

530 Old Whitfield Street
Guilford, Connecticut
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
 
06437
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 458-7100
 
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
         
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
  
Trading Symbol(s)
  
Name of each exchange on
which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share
  
QSI
  
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share
  
QSIAW
  
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company          ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐
 
Item 2.02.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 7, 2022, Quantum-Si Incorporated (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 and providing a business update. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits.

Exhibit
No.
  
Description
     
 
Press Release dated November 7, 2022
104
  
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
QUANTUM-SI INCORPORATED
   
 
By:
/s/ Claudia Drayton
 
Name:
Claudia Drayton
 
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
     
Date:
 November 7, 2022    

 
Exhibit 99.1


Quantum-Si Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

GUILFORD, Conn. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nov. 07, 2022 -- Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), a life sciences company commercializing the first next-generation, single-molecule protein sequencing platform, today announced financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2022.

Recent Highlights
●
Appointed Jeff Hawkins as Chief Executive Officer and director to the Board.
●
Announced the publication of the paper entitled “Real-time dynamic single-molecule protein sequencing on an integrated semiconductor device,” in Science.
●
Formed a subsidiary to accelerate protein engineering and directed evolution programs in collaboration with development partners at the Ecole Superieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles (ESPCI) in Paris, France.

Outlook
●
The Company expects to launch its PlatinumTM protein sequencing instrument and start taking orders before the end of 2022 and begin shipments in Q1 2023.
●
We continue to increase our efforts to manage costs and improve efficiencies and are lowering our operating expense guidance for a second consecutive time. We now expect operating expenses to grow 25-30% year-over-year in 2022, down from a prior expectation of 40-50%.

“Quantum-Si’s focus during this past quarter has been on preparing our product and commercial organization to confidently launch the Platinum instrument later this year,” said Jeff Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to the launch of our revolutionary next-generation protein sequencing platform and the opportunity to work closely with our customers to make it an indispensable tool for researchers globally.”

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Research and development expenses were $16.7 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to $11.1 million in the third quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher internal and external product development activities and higher personnel costs as a result of increased headcount.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $11.0 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to $14.1 million in the third quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily the result of lower stock-based compensation expense associated with the business combination that took place last year, and a reduction in consulting services, partially offset by an increase in compensation expense from higher headcount.

Operating expenses were $27.7 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to $25.2 million in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 9.9%.

Net loss was $31.7 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to a net loss of $18.1 million in the third quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA was negative $22.9 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to negative $17.5 million in the third quarter of 2021. The reconciliation of non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA to net loss is provided in a table included in this press release.

As of September 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents and investments in marketable securities were $372.1 million.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
Quantum-Si will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by joining the live webcast on the Investors section of the Quantum-Si website under Events & Presentations. Alternatively, individuals can register online to receive a dial-in number and personalized PIN to participate in the call. An archived webcast of the event will be available for replay following the event.

About Quantum-Si Incorporated
Quantum-Si is focused on revolutionizing the growing field of proteomics. The Company's suite of technologies is powered by a first-of-its-kind semiconductor chip designed to enable single-molecule next-generation protein sequencing and digitize proteomic research in order to advance drug discovery and diagnostics beyond what has been possible with DNA sequencing. Learn more at www.quantum-si.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to providing financial measurements that have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), the Company provides additional financial metrics that are not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP (“non-GAAP”). The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. The Company presents non-GAAP financial measures to assist readers of its condensed consolidated financial statements in understanding the core operating results that its management uses to evaluate the business and for financial planning purposes. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, provide an additional tool for investors to use in comparing its financial performance over multiple periods.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are key performance measures that the Company’s management uses to assess its operating performance. These non-GAAP measures facilitate internal comparisons of the Company’s operating performance on a more consistent basis. The Company uses these performance measures for business planning purposes and forecasting. The Company believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA enhance an investor’s understanding of the Company’s financial performance as they are useful in assessing its operating performance from period-to-period by excluding certain items that the Company believes are not representative of its core business.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate this measure in the same manner. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered in isolation of, or as an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. When evaluating the Company’s performance, you should consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including net loss.

The non-GAAP financial measures do not replace the presentation of the Company’s U.S. GAAP financial results and should only be used as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, the Company’s financial results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In this press release, the Company has provided a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to corresponding U.S. GAAP measures is not available on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the non-cash component of employee compensation expense, changes in its working capital needs, the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters the Company considers not to be reflective, on a recurring basis, of its ongoing operations, and other such items without unreasonable effort. These items are uncertain, depend on several factors, and could be material to the Company’s results computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Management strongly encourages investors to review the Company’s financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not rely on any single financial measure.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The actual results of the Company may differ from its expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company's expectations with respect to future performance and development and commercialization of products and services. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are outside the Company's control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's business; the inability to maintain the listing of the Company's Class A common stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market; the ability to recognize the benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; our ongoing leadership transition; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of the Company to raise financing in the future; the success, cost and timing of the Company's product development and commercialization activities; the potential attributes and benefits of the Company's products and services; the Company's ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval for its products, and any related restrictions and limitations of any approved product; the Company's ability to identify, in-license or acquire additional technology; the Company's ability to maintain its existing lease, license, manufacture and supply agreements; the Company's ability to compete with other companies currently marketing or engaged in the development or commercialization of products and services that the Company is developing; the size and growth potential of the markets for the Company's future products and services, and its ability to serve those markets, either alone or in partnership with others; the pricing of the Company's products and services following anticipated commercial launch; the Company's estimates regarding future expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; the Company's financial performance; and other risks and uncertainties described under "Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

QUANTUM-SI INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

   
Three months ended
September 30,
    
Nine months ended
September 30,
  
   
2022
    
2021
    
2022
    
2021
  
Operating expenses:
                        
Research and development
  
$
16,675
    
$
11,104
    
$
53,905
    
$
32,190
  
Selling, general and administrative
    
10,983
      
14,071
      
31,093
      
36,928
  
Total operating expenses
    
27,658
      
25,175
      
84,998
      
69,118
  
Loss from operations
    
(27,658
)
    
(25,175
)
    
(84,998
)
    
(69,118
)
Interest expense
    
-
      
-
      
-
      
(5
)
Dividend income
    
1,381
      
739
      
3,288
      
741
  
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
    
137
      
6,975
      
5,121
      
3,442
  
Other (expense), net
    
(5,573
)
    
(630
)
    
(22,713
)
    
(627
)
Loss before provision for income taxes
    
(31,713
)
    
(18,091
)
    
(99,302
)
    
(65,567
)
Provision for income taxes
    
-
      
-
      
-
      
-
  
Net loss and comprehensive loss
  
$
(31,713
)
  
$
(18,091
)
  
$
(99,302
)
  
$
(65,567
)
Net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted
  
$
(0.23
)
  
$
(0.13
)
  
$
(0.71
)
  
$
(1.09
)
Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted
    
139,542,660
      
136,456,848
      
139,057,663
      
60,104,891
  

QUANTUM-SI INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

   
September 30,
2022
    
December 31,
2021
  
Assets
            
Current assets:
            
Cash and cash equivalents
  
$
78,263
    
$
35,785
  
Marketable securities
    
293,811
      
435,519
  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    
6,799
      
5,868
  
Total current assets
    
378,873
      
477,172
  
Property and equipment, net
    
13,764
      
8,908
  
Goodwill
    
9,483
      
9,483
  
Other assets
    
697
      
690
  
Operating lease right-of-use assets
    
15,166
      
6,973
  
Total assets
  
$
417,983
    
$
503,226
  
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
                
Current liabilities:
                
Accounts payable
  
$
1,775
    
$
3,393
  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    
9,586
      
7,276
  
Short-term operating lease liabilities
    
1,280
      
859
  
Total current liabilities
    
12,641
      
11,528
  
Long-term liabilities:
                
Warrant liabilities
    
2,118
      
7,239
  
Other long-term liabilities
    
-
      
206
  
Operating lease liabilities
    
15,774
      
7,219
  
Total liabilities
    
30,533
      
26,192
  
                 
Stockholders' equity
                
Class A Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 600,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021; 119,848,170 and 118,025,410 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
    
12
      
12
  
Class B Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 27,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021; 19,937,500 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
    
2
      
2
  
Additional paid-in capital
    
753,970
      
744,252
  
Accumulated deficit
    
(366,534
)
    
(267,232
)
Total stockholders' equity
    
387,450
      
477,034
  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  
$
417,983
    
$
503,226
  

QUANTUM-SI INCORPORATED
RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)

Adjusted EBITDA

   
Three months ended
September 30,
    
Nine months ended
September 30,
  
   
2022
    
2021
    
2022
    
2021
  
Net loss
  
$
(31,713
)
  
$
(18,091
)
  
$
(99,302
)
  
$
(65,567
)
Adjustments to reconcile to EBITDA:
                                
Interest expense
    
-
      
-
      
-
      
5
  
Dividend income
    
(1,381
)
    
(739
)
    
(3,288
)
    
(741
)
Depreciation
    
729
      
264
      
1,789
      
712
  
EBITDA
  
$
(32,365
)
  
$
(18,566
)
  
$
(100,801
)
  
$
(65,591
)
Adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA:
                                
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
    
(137
)
    
(6,975
)
    
(5,121
)
    
(3,442
)
Other expense, net
    
5,573
      
630
      
22,713
      
627
  
Stock-based compensation
    
4,043
      
7,396
      
7,099
      
17,840
  
Transaction related costs - business combination
    
-
      
-
      
-
      
6,920
  
Adjusted EBITDA
  
$
(22,886
)
  
$
(17,515
)
  
$
(76,110
)
  
$
(43,646
)


Investor Contacts
Juan Avendano
ir@quantum-si.com

Media Contact
Shawna Marino
media@quantum-si.com

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