Adam Chazan's questions to Owlet Inc (OWLT) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
Adam Chazan inquired about the current state of the consumer environment and its effect on channel growth. He also asked about Owlet's geographic manufacturing exposure, the potential margin impact from new tariffs, the reimbursement path for BabySat with additional payers, and the international commercialization strategy for BabySat.
Answer
President and Chief Revenue Officer Jonathan Harris stated that the consumer environment remains strong, driven by recent FDA and CE clearances. Regarding BabySat, he noted that new DME partnerships are expanding insurance access and the company is building direct relationships with hospitals. On the topic of manufacturing, CFO Amanda Twede Crawford explained that while cameras are made in China, the primary Sock and Duo products are made in Thailand, and the company is exploring options like moving camera manufacturing to Vietnam to mitigate tariff risks. CEO Kurt Workman and Jonathan Harris added that the Sock and Duo's classification as medical devices has historically excluded them from tariffs.