Allurion Technologies Inc.
Allurion Technologies Inc. Q4 FY2024 earnings call
March 26, 2025 · fiscal period ended 2024-12
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Summary
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Management highlights
• Vision for obesity care: Believes combining Allurion program with low-dose GLP-1s can be a new standard of care. Synergies include mitigated side effects of GLP-1s at lower doses, rapid weight loss from Allurion Balloon and lifestyle strategies, and dual action of satiety and reduced hunger. • Fourth quarter and full year 2024 results: Revenue down due to temporary sales suspension in France and macroeconomic headwinds. Gross profit impacted by revenue reduction and inventory issues. • 2025 plan: Five pillars include new commercial plan, FDA approval for Allurion Balloon, achieving profitability for ex-US business by end 2025, scaling AI product platform, and resuming commercialization in France. • Progress in 2025: Reorganized sales and marketing teams, begun hiring for direct markets, pilot new commercial strategy showing 30%+ procedure volume increase in Q1 2025 vs Q4 2024, positive AUDACITY trial results for PMA application, and resumption of sales in France after ANSM review.
Segment performance
Fourth quarter 2024 revenue was $5.6 million, down from $8.2 million in the same period of 2023. Gross profit for Q4 2024 was $2.5 million (45% of revenue) compared to $6.4 million (78% of revenue) in 2023. Full year 2024 revenue was $32.1 million, with gross profit of $21.5 million (67% of revenue). Sales and marketing expenses for Q4 2024 were $7.9 million vs $10.7 million in 2023, research and development expenses were $4.1 million vs $6.1 million, and general and administrative expenses were $7.7 million vs $15.4 million. Loss from operations for Q4 was $17.1 million vs $25.7 million in 2023.
Guidance
• 2025 revenue expected to be approximately $30 million. • Operating expenses expected to decline ~50% in 2025 compared to 2024. • Aim to be EBITDA positive in 2026. • PMA submission for Allurion Balloon expected in first half of 2025. • France contribution not material in 2025, expected later. • Sales team expected to grow in 2025 while reducing operating expenses.
Risks
• Regulatory uncertainties related to FDA approval of Allurion Balloon. • Market adoption challenges for combination therapy of Allurion Balloon and low-dose GLP-1s. • Macroeconomic headwinds impacting reorder rates in certain markets. • Potential delays in resuming full sales and commercialization in France.
Q&A highlights
Q: Expand on reasons for weight loss and lean mass gain with combination of Allurion Balloon and low-dose GLP-1.
A: Lower dose GLP-1 protects lean body mass, synergistic mechanisms of satiety from balloon and hunger suppression from GLP-1, plus support from Virtual Care Suite and lifestyle strategies lead to weight loss and lean mass gain.
Q: Key assumptions for 2025 guidance of $30 million?
A: Resilient procedure volume in mature GLP-1 markets, rollout of new B2B2C commercial plan, growth of sales team despite expense reduction.
Q: Guideposts for US regulatory progress?
A: Completion of PMA submission in first half of 2025, then feedback from FDA.
Q: Momentum in first quarter trends?
A: Continuation of growth in mature GLP-1 markets and positive impact of new commercial plan pilots.
Q: Clinical trial design for combo therapy?
A: Prospective studies focusing on weight loss, lean mass gain, and GLP-1 adherence.
Q: B2B2C rollout status?
A: Piloted in key markets, to be rolled out as validated.
Q: Timing of France revenue contribution?
A: Not material in 2025, expected end 2025 into 2026.
Q: Gross margin improvement timeline?
A: Recovery to pre-Q4 2024 levels starting in Q1 2025, further expansion with France contribution and next-gen balloon.
Key numbers
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Earnings calendar feed
| Metric | Reported | Consensus | Delta | Prior year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $-7.00 | $-5.00 | -40.0% | $-15.75 |
| Revenue | $5.6M | $5.5M | +1.7% | $8.2M |
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