Executive Summary

Q1 FY2025 revenue was $4.2M (down 2% YoY) with gross margin 26.6% vs 33.9% a year ago; net loss widened to $(1.3)M and adjusted EBITDA was $(1.0)M as volume shortfalls, program pauses, and higher internal R&D weighed on profitability .
Management guided to at least $5.0M revenue in Q2 and reiterated adjusted-EBITDA breakeven at ~$5.5M quarterly revenue; they expect “dramatically improved” results through the remainder of FY25 as production ramps and issues resolve .
Strategic milestones underpin the ramp: accelerated deliveries against the $9M single‑use cystoscope order (FY25 estimate raised to ~$3.6M) and a new $340k initial stocking order for a single‑use ophthalmic endoscope (follow‑on orders expected at 2–3x the stocking rate) .
Estimates context: S&P Global consensus for Q1 FY2025 revenue/EPS was unavailable at time of analysis due to data limits; as a result, we cannot present vs‑consensus comparisons (S&P Global data unavailable).

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well
- Single‑use pipeline converting: $9M urology cystoscope production order ramping (FY25 deliveries now estimated at ~$3.6M) and new $340k ophthalmic single‑use stocking order to begin production in January 2025, with first‑year follow‑ons expected at 2–3x the initial rate .
- Clear path to sequential improvement: management expects “much stronger revenue and dramatically improved bottom line in Q2 and the rest of the year” as production issues are “substantially resolved” .
- Platform initiative progressing: internal R&D invested in a modular platform expected to shorten time‑to‑market and modestly lift engineering margins as reusable baseline designs are monetized .
What Went Wrong
- Volume shortfalls compressed margins: gross margin fell to 26.6% vs 33.9% YoY and operating expenses rose to $2.4M (incl. higher R&D and one‑time recruiting), driving net loss to $(1.3)M and adjusted EBITDA to $(1.0)M .
- Program delays: a defense/aerospace customer temporarily paused production due to measurement‑method discrepancies (not product defects), reducing Q1 revenue; yields on a robotic laparoscopy product were also variable, limiting shipments .
- Engineering mix/under‑absorption: directing engineering resources to platform R&D and ramp transfers constrained billable revenue and contributed to negative adjusted EBITDA in Q1 .

Financial Results

Overall P&L trend (sequential and YoY)

Metric	Q3 2024	Q4 2024	Q1 2025
Revenue ($M)	$5.24	$4.70	$4.20
Gross Margin %	35.4%	22%	26.6%
Net Income (Loss) ($M)	$(0.317)	$(1.4)	$(1.3)
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)	$0.052	$(1.1)	$(1.0)

YoY (Q1 FY2025 vs Q1 FY2024)

Metric	Q1 2024	Q1 2025
Revenue ($M)	$4.30	$4.20
Gross Margin %	33.9%	26.6%
Net Income (Loss) ($M)	$(0.5)	$(1.3)
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)	$(0.2)	$(1.0)

Segment mix (Q1 YoY)

Segment Revenue ($M)	Q1 2024	Q1 2025
Engineering	$1.9	$1.9
Production	$2.4	$2.3

KPI and liquidity

KPI	Q3 2024	Q4 2024	Q1 2025
Cash Balance ($M)	$0.925	$0.405	$0.636
Line of Credit Availability	$1.25M available	—	$0.75M available
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)	$0.052	$(1.1)	$(1.0)

Notes: Management cited 27% gross margin on the call vs 26.6% in the press release; the difference appears to be rounding/definition. We anchor to press‑release figures for precision .

Guidance Changes

Metric	Period	Previous Guidance	Current Guidance	Change
Revenue	Q2 FY2025	—	At least $5.0M	New (introduced)
Adjusted EBITDA breakeven threshold	Run‑rate	~$5.5M quarterly revenue	~$5.5M quarterly revenue reaffirmed	Maintained
Single‑use cystoscope deliveries	FY2025	~$2.2M expected (May/Q3 commentary)	~$3.6M expected (accelerated post‑FDA clearance)	Raised
Single‑use ophthalmic endoscope	Jan–May 2025 (stocking)	—	$0.34M initial order; follow‑ons 2–3x for first year post‑launch (FY2026)	New (introduced)
Defense/aerospace program run‑rate	Q2 FY2025	—	~$0.85M contribution expected as production resumes	New (introduced)

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Topic	Previous Mentions (Q3 FY2024)	Previous Mentions (Q4 FY2024)	Current Period (Q1 FY2025)	Trend
Single‑use endoscopy adoption	Record $9M cystoscope order; FY25 ~$2.2M modeled; validation of single‑use capability	Post‑FDA, accelerating deliveries; FY25 now ~$3.6M	New $340k ophthalmic stocking order; first‑year follow‑ons ~2–3x; cystoscope ramp underpinning FY25 growth	Improving
Platform solution (Unity)	Concept introduced to speed time‑to‑market; strong customer response	Limited launch; more formal launch planned; higher‑margin baseline designs	Internal R&D elevated; formal launch “in coming weeks”; expected to lift engineering margins modestly	Building
Production scaling	Consolidation of manufacturing to MA; efficiencies expected	Ramping with new lines; issues largely resolved exiting Q1	Hiring ahead of ramp; significant Q1→Q2 step‑up expected	Improving
Defense/aerospace	Follow‑on orders; growing traction	Temporary pause in one program; expected ~$0.85M in Q2	Pause resolved (measurement method), production resumed; visibility improving	Stabilizing
Ross Optical	Component demand below prior peaks	Beginning signs of recovery into early CY2025; increased marketing	FY25 flat expected; recovery signs continue	Stabilizing
Supply chain/yield	Components inventory digestion in ecosystem	Laparoscopy yields variable; otoscopy shipments smoothed to demand	Expect yield improvements; under‑utilization hurt Q1 margins	Improving (2H)
Regulatory	—	FDA 510(k) for cystoscope system (customer) enabled acceleration	Ophthalmic single‑use program gearing for June launch; stocking Jan–May	Positive

Management Commentary

Strategy and pipeline: “Our long-term view… and our strategy to address them, have not changed… we are expecting to grow all segments… the most rapid growth will come from production… key driver… single-use endoscopes” .
Milestones: “The recent receipt of first production orders for 2 single-use programs… represents a real milestone… validates the many years of investments” .
Platform initiative: “We intend to launch our new platform solution… reduce development risk and time to market… expected to further increase our competitive advantage” .
Q2 outlook: “We believe we will achieve revenue… at least $5 million for the second quarter… move us beyond adjusted EBITDA breakeven in the second half of the fiscal year” .
Financial model and capital: “High degree of recurring revenue from single-use… confident… ability to attract any needed investment to scale more dramatically in the future” .

Q&A Highlights

$9M cystoscope order cadence: ~$3.6M deliveries in FY25; potential to complete sooner given pull‑ins; expect visibility on follow‑ons by mid/late FY26 .
Ophthalmic single‑use order: $340k stocking ahead of June launch; first‑year deliveries expected around ~$1.5M; manufacturing may transfer with royalty economics comparable on EBITDA .
Pipeline conversion timing: 1 program likely to production within 12 months; another in 12–24/30 months; new programs typically take 2–3 years to move to production .
Unit economics: Single‑use programs typically start ≥10k units/year; $100–$300 ASP → $1–$3M starting revenue per program, often skewing toward $2–$3M .
Margin dynamics and under‑absorption: Fixed direct labor elevates downside operating leverage on volume dips; recovery expected as volumes rise .

Estimates Context

S&P Global consensus estimates for Q1 FY2025 EPS and revenue were unavailable at time of analysis due to data limits. Values retrieved from S&P Global were not accessible; therefore, vs‑consensus comparisons cannot be presented (S&P Global data unavailable).

Where estimates may adjust:

Given management’s Q2 revenue floor ($5M) and visibility on single‑use ramps, Street revenue/EPS trajectories for Q2–Q4 FY2025 likely need upward revision on revenue and improved operating leverage if execution meets stated targets .

Key Takeaways for Investors

The single‑use thesis is executing: cystoscope ramp (FY25 ~$3.6M) plus ophthalmic stocking order validate design‑to‑production engine and set up multi‑year recurring revenue streams .
Q1 weakness was transient and operational: margin compression tied to under‑utilization and a temporary aerospace pause; production has resumed and yields/process fixes are underway, pointing to sequential improvement .
Near‑term catalyst: Q2 print with revenue ≥$5M and a path to EBITDA breakeven validation at ~$5.5M quarterly revenue; a beat on revenue/margins would be a key stock driver .
Medium‑term growth drivers: 2–4 programs per year moving into production, each typically $1–$3M starting run‑rate, underpinned by CMOS single‑use imaging leadership and platform leverage .
Watch resource balance: internal R&D to launch the platform temporarily weighs on engineering revenue/margins but is designed to accelerate program conversion and raise structural margins longer term .
Liquidity is tight but manageable for scaling: cash $0.64M, LOC availability $0.75M, and recent equity raise; management confident in access to capital for capacity as recurring single‑use ramps .
Risk checks: execution on yield improvements, on‑time scale‑up (second cystoscope line), and customer demand follow‑through (ophthalmic launch) remain critical to hitting the ramp trajectory .

Sources Read (Q1 FY2025 and prior quarters)

Q1 FY2025 earnings press release (GlobeNewswire) with detailed financial highlights and program updates .
Q1 FY2025 earnings call transcript (prepared remarks and Q&A) .
Related press release: Initial $340k ophthalmic single‑use stocking order (Nov 14, 2024) .
Prior quarters for trend: Q4 FY2024 transcript (revenue $4.7M; GM 22%; adj. EBITDA $(1.1)M; FY25 cystoscope ~$3.6M) ; Q3 FY2024 transcript (revenue $5.24M; GM 35.4%; adj. EBITDA $0.052M; $9M cystoscope order announced) .

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