ADMA Biologics Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
ADMA Biologics reported impressive first quarter 2024 financial results, with a total revenue of $81.9 million, a 44% increase year-over-year. The GAAP net income was $17.8 million, a $24.6 million increase year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2024 was $26.4 million, a 970% increase year-over-year. The company raised its total revenue guidance for FY 2024 to more than $355 million and for FY 2025 to more than $410 million. Net income guidance was also increased for both years, as well as Adjusted EBITDA guidance. ADMA highlighted the success of its ASCENIV™ and BIVIGAM® products in driving commercial growth and reaffirmed its commitment to immune deficient patients. The company is focused on advancing growth initiatives, including biologics production processes and preclinical pipeline programs, to exceed expectations and deliver value to stakeholders.
Impressive first quarter 2024 financial results with a 44% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $81.9 million.
GAAP net income of $17.8 million, marking a substantial increase compared to the previous year.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2024 surged by 970% to $26.4 million year-over-year.
ADMA raised its total revenue guidance for FY 2024 and FY 2025 to more than $355 million and $410 million, respectively.
Net income guidance for FY 2024 and FY 2025 was increased to more than $85 million and $135 million, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY 2024 and FY 2025 was raised to more than $110 million and $160 million, respectively.
ASCENIV™ and BIVIGAM® products driving commercial growth and solidifying ADMA's position in specialty biologics.
Commitment to advancing growth initiatives to exceed expectations and provide value to stakeholders.
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Insights
ADMA Biologics' Q1 2024 financial results show compelling growth metrics, with total revenue up by 44% from the same quarter in the previous year. This sharp increase in revenue is a positive signal for profitability and operational efficiency. It is noteworthy that the gross margin expanded to 48%, reflecting better cost management and possibly improved pricing power.
Another key financial indicator, Adjusted EBITDA, soared by approximately 970% year-over-year. Such a robust rise suggests that not only are revenues increasing, but the company is also becoming more profitable at the core operational level. This leap in EBITDA could signify that ADMA is scaling effectively, managing operating expenses and experiencing potentially sustainable earnings growth.
The upward revision of revenue and net income guidance for FY 2024 and 2025 further instills confidence and might attract investor attention due to the potential promise of continued upward momentum. Additionally, a strong balance sheet with a low net leverage ratio of 0.85x indicates fiscal prudence and less financial risk.
From a retail investor's perspective, these results might be seen as indicative of a company on a positive trajectory, which is being reflected in its financial guidance. However, investors should also consider the competitive landscape and market conditions that could impact ADMA's future performance.
The robust financials are underpinned by strategic initiatives in the biopharmaceutical domain. Specifically, ADMAlytics, an AI-driven platform, is poised to bolster operational efficiency through advanced analytics and data management. This can result in optimized manufacturing processes and inventory management, which in turn could lead to cost savings and margin improvement.
In the realm of product development, ADMA is investing in pipeline opportunities like the S. pneumonia hyperimmune globulin. Given the high incidence and mortality rates associated with pneumococcal infections, coupled with rising antibiotic resistance, such a product could fulfill an unmet need and potentially open up a substantial market. With patents extending to 2037, ADMA secures a long-term commercialization horizon should the clinical outcomes be favorable.
However, it is essential for investors to understand that pipeline products, while promising, come with their own set of risks, including clinical trial outcomes and regulatory hurdles. Moreover, label expansion efforts for ASCENIV™ may further strengthen the product portfolio, assuming clinical studies and FDA reviews are successful. These factors are critical as they can significantly influence future revenue streams and overall company valuation.
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RAMSEY, N.J. and BOCA RATON, Fla., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADMA Biologics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADMA) (“ADMA” or the “Company”), an end-to-end commercial biopharmaceutical company dedicated to manufacturing, marketing and developing specialty biologics, today announced its first quarter 2024 financial results and provided a business update.
“ADMA’s commercial success continues to unfold, and during the first quarter of 2024, we surpassed our financial expectations and delivered compounding earnings growth. The versatility and strength of our innovative business model has yet again provided for significant increases to both top- and bottom-line projections for 2024 and 2025,” said Adam Grossman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer of ADMA. “We believe ASCENIV™’s record utilization coupled with BIVIGAM®’s deepening entrenchment in the expanding U.S. IG market are driving our commercial growth and further solidifying our position as a leader in specialty biologics. With an unwavering commitment to serving immune deficient patients, we believe we are poised for enduring growth within our target markets for years to come.”
Mr. Grossman continued, “Looking to the remainder of 2024, we are actively advancing our growth initiatives, including innovating our biologics production processes and enhancing yields, as well as progressing our preclinical pipeline program. We anticipate strong performance throughout the year and remain confident in our ability to exceed expectations and deliver value to our stakeholders, as well as further de-risking long-term growth initiatives.”
First Quarter 2024 Milestones and Objectives:
- Compounding Growth. Driven by
44% year-over-year revenue growth and an expansion of gross margins to48% , ADMA grew Adjusted EBITDA and Net Income to$26.4 million and$17.8 million , respectively, during the first quarter. The Company anticipates building on this momentum throughout the remainder of 2024 and beyond. - Strengthened Balance Sheet. Based on ADMA’s first quarter Adjusted EBITDA growth, the Company’s current net leverage ratio has organically improved to 0.85x. The Company anticipates continued strengthening of the balance sheet driven by forecasted Adjusted EBITDA growth and by what we believe will be a significant increase in free cash flow beginning in the second quarter of 2024 and beyond.
- ADMAlytics™. During the first quarter of 2024, a white paper was published showcasing the potential utility of ADMAlytics, an innovative AI platform. Key points covered leveraging data lakes, advanced analytics, and generative AI for plasma pool efficiency, donor and inventory management, yield predictions, and KPI monitoring. All told, we anticipate ADMAlytics’ ongoing rollout across the organization will provide for operational and financial benefits, including the following: increased production efficiency, added visibility into the 7–12-month manufacturing process, optimized future commercial planning, streamlined plasma pooling, and reduced variability and FTE hours. Collectively, we expect these efficiencies will further solidify the Company’s rapid earnings growth outlook.
Upwardly Revised 2024-2025 Financial Guidance:
- FY 2024 and 2025 total revenue is now expected to be more than
$355 million and$410 million , respectively, increased from prior guidance of more than$330 million and$380 million , respectively. - FY 2024 and 2025 net income is now expected to exceed
$85 million and$135 million , respectively, increased from prior guidance of$65 million and$115 million , respectively. - FY 2024 Adjusted EBITDA is now anticipated to exceed
$110 million , increased from over$90 million previously; FY 2025 Adjusted EBITDA expected to exceed$160 million , increased from over$140 million previously.
Advancing Innovative Growth Opportunities: Below are the Company’s ongoing initiatives which, if successful, we believe represent potential upside to newly provided guidance ranges:
- Biologic Production Yield Enhancement: The Company continues to progress with development scale and laboratory analyses, advancing the Company’s initiative to capture additional immune globulin (IG) production yields with the same quantities of starting raw material. These initiatives are subject to further evaluation, validation of commercial-scale production and requisite regulatory review. If proven successful, we believe these yield enhancements will potentially provide significant upside to the Company’s peak financial targets in the future.
- New Pipeline Introduction - S. pneumonia Hyperimmune Globulin:
- S. pneumonia is the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia in the U.S., ranking ninth in overall mortality. Rising anti-infective resistance emphasizes the need for interventions. Each year, around one million U.S. adults develop pneumococcal pneumonia, resulting in 400,000 hospitalizations and 5
-7% mortality, with approximately 7,000 deaths due to resistance. Despite available vaccines, vaccine-naive and immune-compromised individuals remain at risk. A hyperimmune globulin could offer immediate neutralizing antibodies, benefiting both in-patient and out-patient settings. If approved, we estimate the S. pneumonia hyperimmune globulin product could generate annual revenue of$300 -500 million.
- ADMA holds various U.S. and foreign patents, including U.S. Patent Nos. 10,259,865 and 11,084,870, and EP Patent No. 3375789, each with patent terms extending to 2037, along with numerous pending applications. These patents cover ADMA’s proprietary pneumococcal hyperimmune technology, encompassing hyperimmune anti-pneumococcal immune globulin, methods of preparation, and utilization for treating S. pneumonia infections or providing immunotherapy to patients. During 2024, ADMA intends to advance pre-clinical work for the S. pneumonia program.
- ASCENIV Label Expansion: The ongoing post-marketing pediatric clinical study for ASCENIV may provide label expansion opportunities, further strengthening ADMA’s product portfolio, if successful.
First Quarter 2024 Financial Results:
Total revenues were
Gross profits were
Adjusted EBITDA was
GAAP Net income was
As of March 31, 2024, ADMA had working capital of approximately
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About ASCENIV™
ASCENIV (immune globulin intravenous, human – slra
Additional Important Safety Information About ASCENIV™
| WARNING: THROMBOSIS, RENAL DYSFUNCTION AND ACUTE RENAL FAILURE |
| Thrombosis may occur with immune globulin intravenous (IGIV) products, including ASCENIV. Risk factors may include: advanced age, prolonged immobilization, hypercoagulable conditions, history of venous or arterial thrombosis, use of estrogens, indwelling vascular catheters, hyperviscosity, and cardiovascular risk factors. Renal dysfunction, acute renal failure, osmotic nephrosis, and death may occur with the administration of IGIV products in predisposed patients. Renal dysfunction and acute renal failure occur more commonly in patients receiving IGIV products containing sucrose. ASCENIV does not contain sucrose. For patients at risk of thrombosis, renal dysfunction or renal failure, administer ASCENIV at the minimum dose and infusion rate practicable. Ensure adequate hydration in patients before administration. Monitor for signs and symptoms of thrombosis and assess blood viscosity in patients at risk for hyperviscosity. |
ASCENIV™ Contraindications:
History of anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to human immunoglobulin.
IgA deficient patients with antibodies to IgA and a history of hypersensitivity.
ASCENIV™ Warnings and Precautions:
IgA-deficient patients with antibodies against IgA are at greater risk of developing severe hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions. Have medications such as epinephrine available to treat any acute severe hypersensitivity reactions. [4, 5.1]
Thrombotic events have occurred in patients receiving IGIV treatments. Monitor patients with known risk factors for thrombotic events; consider baseline assessment of blood viscosity for patients at risk of hyperviscosity. [5.2, 5.4]
In patients at risk of developing acute renal failure. monitor renal function, including blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine, and urine output. [5.3, 5.9]
Hyperproteinemia, increased serum viscosity, and hyponatremia or pseudohyponatremia can occur in patients receiving IGIV treatment.
Aseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS) has been reported with IGIV treatments, especially with high doses or rapid infusion. [5.5]
Hemolytic anemia can develop subsequent to IGIV treatment. Monitor patients for hemolysis and hemolytic anemia. [5.6]
Monitor patients for pulmonary adverse reactions (Transfusion-related acute lung injury [TRALI]). If transfusion related acute lung injury is suspected, test the product and patient for antineutrophil antibodies. [5.7]
Because this product is made from human blood, it may carry a risk of transmitting infectious agents, e.g., viruses, and theoretically, the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) agent.
ASCENIV™ Adverse Reactions:
The most common adverse reactions to ASCENIV (≥
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact ADMA Biologics at (800) 458-4244 or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
About ADMA Biologics, Inc. (ADMA)
ADMA Biologics is an end-to-end commercial biopharmaceutical company dedicated to manufacturing, marketing and developing specialty biologics for the treatment of immunodeficient patients at risk for infection and others at risk for certain infectious diseases. ADMA currently manufactures and markets three United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved plasma-derived biologics for the treatment of immune deficiencies and the prevention of certain infectious diseases: BIVIGAM® (immune globulin intravenous, human) for the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI); ASCENIV™ (immune globulin intravenous, human – slra
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating the Company’s financial performance. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a key performance measure because we believe that it facilitates operating performance comparisons from period to period that exclude potential differences driven by the impact of variations of non-cash items such as depreciation and amortization, as well as stock-based compensation or certain non-recurring items. The Company believes that investors should have access to the same set of tools used by our management and board of directors to assess our operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing the Company’s financial performance. Accordingly, this key business metric has limitations as an analytical tool. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income/loss or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP and may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Please refer to the tables below for the reconciliation of GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures for applicable periods.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about ADMA Biologics, Inc. (“we,” “our” or the “Company”). Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain such words as “confident,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “forecast,” “target,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “planning,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “is likely,” “will likely,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” or, in each case, their negative, or words or expressions of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s future results of operations, including, but not limited to, revenue, net income and Adjusted EBITDA guidance in future periods, and certain assumptions in connection therewith; the market for ASCENIV and BIVIGAM; the potential utility of ADMAlytics; and additional growth opportunities, including but not limited to, the Company’s yield enhancement initiative and production processes, the newly announced hIG pipeline program targeting S. pneumonia (including the revenue potential) and ASCENIV label expansion. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of important factors. Current and prospective security holders are cautioned that there also can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. Except to the extent required by applicable laws or rules, ADMA does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or to announce revisions to any of the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, and the timing of certain events, to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and any amendments thereto.
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Michelle Pappanastos
Senior Managing Director, Argot Partners | 212-600-1902 | michelle@argotpartners.com
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most comparable GAAP measure, please see the reconciliation included in the financial tables.
| ADMA BIOLOGICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| (In thousands, except share data) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 45,325 | $ | 51,352 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 49,621 | 27,421 | ||||||
| Inventories | 177,732 | 172,906 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,741 | 5,334 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 276,419 | 257,013 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 55,317 | 53,835 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 321 | 499 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 3,530 | 3,530 | ||||||
| Right-to-use assets | 9,397 | 9,635 | ||||||
| Deposits and other assets | 5,891 | 4,670 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 350,875 | $ | 329,182 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 17,186 | $ | 15,660 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 33,691 | 32,919 | ||||||
| Current portion of deferred revenue | 1,118 | 182 | ||||||
| Current portion of lease obligations | 1,093 | 1,045 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 53,088 | 49,806 | ||||||
| Senior notes payable, net of discount | 130,847 | 130,594 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 1,654 | 1,690 | ||||||
| End of term fee | 1,688 | 1,688 | ||||||
| Lease obligations, net of current portion | 9,487 | 9,779 | ||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 405 | 419 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 197,169 | 193,976 | ||||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock, | ||||||||
| no shares issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
| Common Stock - voting, | ||||||||
| 231,769,765 and 226,063,032 shares issued and outstanding | 23 | 23 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 642,133 | 641,439 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (488,450 | ) | (506,256 | ) | ||||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 153,706 | 135,206 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 350,875 | $ | 329,182 | ||||
| ADMA BIOLOGICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
| Three Months ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| (In thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||
| REVENUES | $ | 81,875 | $ | 56,914 | ||||
| Cost of product revenue | 42,767 | 40,401 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 39,108 | 16,513 | ||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 450 | 855 | ||||||
| Plasma center operating expenses | 1,005 | 1,780 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 193 | 179 | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 15,639 | 14,512 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 17,287 | 17,326 | ||||||
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | 21,821 | (813 | ) | |||||
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | ||||||||
| Interest income | 384 | 166 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (3,769 | ) | (6,115 | ) | ||||
| Other expense | (35 | ) | (27 | ) | ||||
| Other expense, net | (3,420 | ) | (5,976 | ) | ||||
| INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 18,401 | (6,789 | ) | |||||
| Provision for income taxes | 595 | - | ||||||
| NET INCOME (LOSS) | $ | 17,806 | $ | (6,789 | ) | |||
| BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE | $ | 0.08 | $ | (0.03 | ) | |||
| DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE | $ | 0.08 | $ | (0.03 | ) | |||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: | ||||||||
| Basic | 228,874,847 | 221,921,750 | ||||||
| Diluted | 236,414,374 | 221,921,750 | ||||||
| NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION | |||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA | |||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 17,806 | $ | (6,789 | ) | ||
| Depreciation | 1,921 | 1,854 | |||||
| Amortization | 193 | 179 | |||||
| Income taxes | 595 | - | |||||
| Interest expense | 3,769 | 6,115 | |||||
| EBITDA | 24,284 | 1,359 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation | 2,141 | 1,110 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 26,425 | $ | 2,469 | |||
