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FOXO TECHNOLOGIES INC. (FOXO)·Q4 2022 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • FOXO reported full-year 2022 revenue of $0.511M, up from $0.120M in 2021, but net loss widened to $(95.3)M or $(8.40) per share, driven largely by fair-value and forward purchase agreement charges; Adjusted EBITDA was $(19.8)M .
  • Management emphasized a strategic reset: streamlined operations, cost reduction, sale of the regulated insurance entity to unlock $4.751M of statutory capital, and focus on commercializing saliva-based epigenetic underwriting and the FOXO Longevity Report .
  • Distribution capacity increased via five partner relationships reaching >3,000 independent agents; the company will pursue MGA distribution and not launch new policies through FOXO Life Insurance Company given capitalization/regulatory constraints .
  • Capital structure derisked after termination of the ELOC with Cantor (Nov 8, 2022) and termination/amendment of the Meteora forward purchase agreement (Nov 11, 2022), eliminating forward purchase derivatives .
  • No quantitative guidance or Wall Street consensus estimates were available for Q4 2022; the narrative centers on product development, distribution build-out, and liquidity actions (S&P Global consensus not available).

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • “We sought to reset our vision and mission…realigned our workflows…eliminating much of our non-core activities, and streamlined our cost structure to preserve capital,” said Interim CEO/CTO Tyler Danielson; company also unlocked $4.751M previously held as statutory capital via sale of FOXO Life Insurance Company .
  • Built distribution: FOXO Life recruited five distribution partnerships reaching >3,000 independent agents to sell “Life Insurance Designed to Keep You Alive” .
  • Advanced science and data: the team generated one of the largest epigenetic datasets with decades of follow-up and moved into analytics with top academic collaborators to accelerate underwriting product development .

What Went Wrong

  • 2022 loss deepened to $(95.3)M (vs. $(38.5)M in 2021), driven by non-cash fair value changes (convertible debentures), forward purchase agreement expense, and higher SG&A; Adjusted EBITDA also worsened to $(19.8)M .
  • Royalty economics compressed: Illumina mouse array royalty rate reduced from 5% to 1.25%, weighing on 2022 revenue contribution .
  • Regulatory/capital headwinds led FOXO to pause issuing policies via its insurance entity and pivot to MGA distribution; FOXO Life Insurance Company will not be launched for new policies due to funding/regulatory constraints .

Financial Results

Income Statement – Annual Comparison (USD)

MetricFY 2021FY 2022
Revenues ($M)$0.120 $0.511
Cost of Sales ($M)$0.000 $0.344
Gross Profit ($M)$0.120 $0.167
Research & Development ($M)$4.879 $3.047
SG&A ($M)$10.272 $27.196
Loss from Operations ($M)$(15.031) $(40.167)
Non‑Operating Expense ($M)$(23.457) $(55.088)
Net Loss ($M)$(38.488) $(95.255)
Diluted EPS ($)$(6.61) $(8.40)
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)$(15.038) $(19.828)

Notes: 2022 SG&A increase reflects stock‑based comp, amortization of intangibles/cloud assets, and implementation of the business plan .

Segment Snapshot – Q3 Year‑over‑Year (USD)

SegmentQ3 2021 Revenue ($K)Q3 2022 Revenue ($K)Q3 2021 Segment Earnings ($K)Q3 2022 Segment Earnings ($K)
FOXO Labs$23 $7 $(1,632) $(499)
FOXO Life$8 $7 $(831) $(1,157)

Quarterly Operating Metrics – Q3 2022 (USD)

MetricQ3 2022
Total Revenue ($K)$14
R&D ($K)$558
SG&A ($K)$8,269
Loss from Operations ($K)$(8,813)
Net Loss ($K)$(41,026)
Net Loss per Class A Common Share ($)$(6.70)

Comparability: Q2 and earlier periods reflect pre‑merger SPAC financials; management cautioned results are not comparable across periods due to the business combination and accounting impacts .

Balance Sheet – Year End (USD)

MetricDec 31, 2021Dec 31, 2022
Cash & Equivalents ($K)$6,856 $5,515
Reinsurance Recoverables ($K)$19,463 $18,573
Total Assets ($K)$30,304 $35,408
Policy Reserves ($K)$19,463 $18,573
Total Liabilities ($K)$55,524 $28,700
Stockholders’ Equity ($K)$(25,220) $6,708

Key 2022 movements include conversion of debentures to equity at closing, warrant liability recognition, and disposal of the insurance entity increasing access to capital .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Issuing policies via FOXO Life Insurance CompanyFY 2023Launch regulated entity productsWill not move forward; pivot to MGA distributionLowered
Liquidity (statutory capital access)Q4 2022Capital held within regulated entityAccessed $4.751M via sale of FOXO Life Insurance CompanyRaised
Distribution capacityQ4 2022Building partnerships5 distribution partners; reach >3,000 agentsRaised
Capital facilities (ELOC, Meteora FPA)Q4 2022 (post‑Q3)ELOC and FPA in placeELOC terminated (11/8/22); FPA amended/terminated (11/11/22)Simplified/derisked

No quantitative revenue/margin/opex guidance ranges were provided in the period .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q‑2 and Q‑1)Current Period (Q4 2022)Trend
Epigenetic/AI underwritingParallel run study with insurer/reinsurer; target ≥2,500 participants; collaboration advancing Reaffirm saliva‑based underwriting vision; large dataset with academic partners; analytics phase underway Advancing toward productization
Distribution/MGAPlan to sell through MGA partners beginning 2023 5 distribution partners; reach >3,000 agents; Longevity Report bundled with policies Scaling distribution
Cost disciplineCorporate costs elevated in 2022; plan to reduce expense base Streamlined workflows; eliminated non‑core activities; cost reduction plan Improved focus/efficiency
Capital structureFPA and forward purchase derivatives added at closing ELOC and FPA terminated in Nov 2022; derivatives removed De‑risking balance sheet
Regulatory/legalInsurance entity required RBC ≥301%; post‑closing funding insufficient; reconsider path Decision not to issue policies via insurance entity; focus on MGA model Strategic pivot

Management Commentary

  • “We have realigned our workflows, eliminating much of our non-core activities, and streamlined our cost structure to preserve capital…Our strategy to create and sell products that revolutionize life insurance by leveraging epigenetics and artificial intelligence is now established.” — Tyler Danielson, Interim CEO/CTO .
  • “We have generated one of the largest epigenetic datasets with decades of follow-up…now entering the analytic phase in collaboration with top academic scientists to accelerate research and inform product development.” — COO Taylor Fay .
  • CFO summary: 2022 net loss $(95.3)M vs $(38.5)M in 2021; Adjusted EBITDA $(19.8)M vs $(15.0)M; SG&A $27.2M vs $10.3M, primarily stock-based comp, intangible/cloud amortization, and implementation costs; unlocked ~$4.7M of statutory capital via divestiture .

Q&A Highlights

  • The furnished transcript is a prepared script and business update; no detailed Q&A discussion was included in the exhibit .
  • Management reiterated strategic priorities (distribution/MGA, underwriting tool commercialization, cost discipline) and liquidity actions; no numerical guidance ranges were discussed .

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q4 2022 EPS and revenue was not available; therefore, no beats/misses analysis versus estimates is presented (values retrieved from S&P Global were unavailable).

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Execution pivot reduces risk: exiting issuance via the regulated insurance entity and focusing on MGA distribution simplifies regulatory burdens and capital needs, while unlocking $4.751M in capital .
  • Commercial path forming: five distribution partners (>3,000 agents) and bundling the FOXO Longevity Report with policies creates near‑term revenue opportunities and accelerates market access .
  • Underwriting tech progress: saliva‑based epigenetic underwriting is advancing with large datasets and academic collaborations, a potential catalyst if validated and adopted by carriers .
  • Balance sheet de‑risking: termination of the ELOC and forward purchase agreement removes derivative overhang and simplifies capital structure .
  • Cost focus: streamlined operations and elimination of non‑core activities aim to bend the cash burn curve amid modest revenue base; SG&A drivers were identified to normalize over time .
  • Revenue base remains small and royalties compressed (Illumina rate cut to 1.25%), highlighting the importance of scaling services and distribution to improve unit economics .
  • Near‑term trading implications: stock narrative likely driven by commercialization milestones (MGA policy sales with Longevity Report, underwriting pilot outcomes) and further capital actions rather than quarterly financial beats/misses given limited consensus coverage .