SI-BONE Promotes CFO, COO to CEO

SI-BONE Inc., a Silicon Valley-based medical device company focused on the development of implantable devices used in the surgical treatment of the sacropelvic anatomy, announced its intention to appoint Laura Francis as CEO and to the board of directors. Laura Francis currently serves as SI-BONE’s CFO and COO. As CEO, Laura Francis will succeed Jeff Dunn, who will remain with the company as Executive Chairman. Tony Recupero, one of the industry’s leading executives who has been with the company for the past five years as Chief Commercial Officer, will become President, Commercial Operations, heading up worldwide sales, marketing, clinical, reimbursement and medical affairs. The company will begin a search for a new CFO immediately and senior leadership changes will occur upon the earlier of the CFO replacement or May 1, 2021.
 
“Laura has been an exemplary leader and operator for SI-BONE since joining the Company in 2015. She is an exceptional executive who is passionate about our mission. She is highly respected by investors and our team as well as our Board of Directors. She is committed to our principles and values and knows how to lead and execute our strategy to invest in future growth,” said Jeff Dunn. “As Executive Chairman, I look forward to remaining highly engaged with SI-BONE and its strategy, and supporting Laura in her new role as CEO.”
 
Laura Francis said, “I am honored and excited to lead SI-BONE during this period of unique opportunity. Now that we have addressed reimbursement, I look forward to working with Tony to invest in our growth through sales force hiring and productivity, surgeon training with our new SImulator technology, new products for sacropelvic surgical treatment, and direct to patient marketing. As a founder of the business over twelve years ago, Jeff has been a pioneer for the use of iFuse to treat sacroiliac joint dysfunction. He has left an indelible legacy and will continue to be a valuable resource as our Executive Chairman.”
 
Preliminary and unaudited revenue for fourth quarter 2020 is expected to be in the range of $21.9-$22.2 million, reflecting growth of 11 percent-12 percent compared to the prior year period. U.S. revenue is expected to be in the range of $20.5-$20.7 million, reflecting growth of 11 percent-12 percent compared to the prior year period. International revenue is expected to be in the range of $1.4-$1.5 million. Preliminary and unaudited revenue for full year 2020 is expected to be in the range of $73.1-$73.4 million, reflecting growth of approximately 9 percent over full year 2019. U.S. revenue is expected to be in the range of $67.9-$68.1 million, reflecting growth of approximately 10 percent compared to the prior year period. International revenue is expected to be in the range of $5.2-$5.3 million. Revenue growth in October was consistent with trends in the third quarter. Revenue also grew in November and December, but at a lower rate due to COVID-19. Cash and marketable securities are expected to be approximately $196 million as of December 31, 2020. The fourth quarter and full year 2020 revenue and cash and marketable securities included in this release are preliminary and prior to the completion of SI-BONE’s financial closing procedures and audit procedures by its external auditors and therefore may be subject to adjustment. SI-BONE expects to provide fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results during its fourth quarter 2020 earnings call in March 2021.
 
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Financial Guidance
While SI-BONE has continued to see positive trends in its business, the Company remains mindful of the potential negative impacts due to the current increase in COVID-19 global case volumes. Given the experience of 2020 due to the pandemic, and due to the uncertain scope and duration of the pandemic, the global resurgence of cases, and uncertain timing of a global recovery and economic normalization, the Company cannot reliably estimate the future impact of the pandemic. As such, SI-BONE is unable to estimate the pandemic’s impact on operations and financial results and is not issuing 2021 financial guidance at this time.