BioLife Solutions Announces $6.1 million Sale of its Custom Biogenic Systems Freezer Subsidiary

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BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ: BLFS) has announced the sale of its Custom Biogenic Systems (CBS) freezer subsidiary for $6.1 million in cash. This transaction completes the company's strategic divestiture of all freezer and related businesses, following the sale of Global Cooling in April. The move aligns with BioLife's strategic refocus on proprietary, higher-margin, recurring-revenue cell processing products for the cell and gene therapy market, moving away from capital equipment freezer and storage businesses that previously included Stirling, SciSafe, and CBS.

Positive

• Sale of CBS subsidiary generates $6.1 million in cash
• Strategic shift towards higher-margin, recurring-revenue cell processing products
• Complete exit from lower-margin capital equipment businesses

Negative

• Reduction in revenue streams through divestiture of multiple business units

Insights

Financial Analyst

The $6.1 million sale of Custom Biogenic Systems marks a significant strategic shift for BioLife Solutions, completing their exit from capital equipment businesses. This divestiture is strategically sound as it allows the company to focus on their higher-margin, recurring-revenue cell processing products. The move should improve overall profit margins and provide more predictable revenue streams.

The cell and gene therapy market offers stronger growth potential with recurring revenue models compared to one-time equipment sales. This transformation positions BioLife to capture more value in the fast-growing CGT sector, where consumables and processing solutions typically command premium margins. While the immediate cash injection is modest relative to their $1.2 billion market cap, the long-term benefits of this strategic realignment could significantly enhance shareholder value.

Completes the Company's strategic move away from capital equipment businesses

BOTHELL, Wash., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLife Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLFS) ("BioLife" or the "Company"), a leading developer and supplier of bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy (CGT) market, announces the sale of its final wholly owned freezer subsidiary, Arctic Solutions, Inc. ("Custom Biogenic Systems" or "CBS"), for $6.1 million in cash.

"We have now completed the divestiture of all our freezer and related businesses, which began with the sale of Global Cooling in April. The sale of CBS aligns with our strategic refocus on our proprietary, higher-margin, recurring-revenue cell processing products, and away from our capital equipment freezer and storage businesses that previously included Stirling, SciSafe and CBS," commented Roderick de Greef, Chairman and CEO of BioLife Solutions.

About BioLife Solutions

BioLife Solutions is a leading supplier of cell processing tools and services for the cell and gene therapy (CGT) market. Our expertise facilitates the commercialization of new therapies by supplying solutions that maintain the health and function of biologic materials during the collection, development, storage and distribution. For more information, please visit www.biolifesolutions.com, and follow BioLife on LinkedIn and X.

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Media & Investor Relations
At the Company
Troy Wichterman
Chief Financial Officer
(425) 402-1400
twichterman@biolifesolutions.com

Investors
Alliance Advisors IR
Jody Cain
(310) 691-7100
jcain@allianceadvisors.com

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FAQ

How much did BioLife Solutions (BLFS) sell Custom Biogenic Systems for?

BioLife Solutions sold Custom Biogenic Systems (CBS) for $6.1 million in cash.

What businesses has BioLife Solutions (BLFS) divested in its strategic restructuring?

BioLife Solutions has divested Global Cooling, Stirling, SciSafe, and most recently Custom Biogenic Systems (CBS), completing its exit from freezer and storage businesses.

What is BioLife Solutions' (BLFS) new strategic focus after the CBS sale?

BioLife Solutions is focusing on proprietary, higher-margin, recurring-revenue cell processing products for the cell and gene therapy market.