$ECOR electroCore, Inc. Announces Extension of NHS England’s Innovation and Technology Payment (ITP) Program to Fund Continued Use of gammaCore™ in England
$ECOR electroCore Announces Third Quarter Financial Results
Third Quarter 2020 and Recent Highlights
Generated revenue of approximately $1.1 million, representing an increase of 44% sequentially and 58% over the third quarter of 2019.
Net cash used was approximately $4.1 million.
Announced receipt of Emergency Use Authorization for the use of gammaCore Sapphire™ CV at home or in a healthcare setting to acutely treat adult patients with known or suspected COVID-19 who are experiencing exacerbation of asthma-related dyspnea and reduced airflow, and for whom approved drug therapies are not tolerated or provide insufficient symptom relief.
Secured a six-month extension for reimbursement of gammaCore by NHS England’s Innovation and Technology Payment Program (ITP) for adult patients suffering from cluster headache. The extension runs through March 31, 2021 and includes an option for up to an additional three years. Total contract value assuming exercise of the three-year extension option would be approximately £3.6 million based on recent exchange rates.
Announced that the Veterans Administration (VA) is sponsoring a clinical trial evaluating non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation (nVNS) in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Announced a publication in the journal Brain Stimulation highlighting a double-blind sham-controlled study of nineteen participants who had experienced trauma but did not have the diagnosis of PTSD and that highlights the ability of nVNS to decrease the fear associated with emotional stress. Appointed business development executive and U.S. Navy veteran Commander Sylvester “Sly” Steele as Vice President of Government Channels Business Unit.
$ECOR Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in electroCore in the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Bfsg LLC acquired a new position in electroCore during the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Verition Fund Management LLC acquired a new position in electroCore during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. GSA Capital Partners LLP acquired a new position in electroCore during the third quarter valued at approximately $67,000. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in electroCore during the second quarter valued at approximately $49,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.93% of the company’s stock.