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BioLife Solutions (BLFS) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2024 results, with notable growth in its Cell Processing segment. Q4 total revenue reached $22.7 million, up 31% year-over-year, driven by Cell Processing revenue of $20.3 million, representing a 37% increase.

The company achieved a GAAP gross margin of 60% and adjusted EBITDA of $4.0 million (18% of revenue) in Q4. Full-year 2024 revenue totaled $82.3 million, an 8% increase from 2023. The company strengthened its financial position by divesting non-core businesses, including SciSafe and CBS, resulting in a cash position exceeding $100 million.

Looking ahead, BioLife projects 2025 revenue guidance of $95.5-99.0 million, representing 16-20% growth. The Cell Processing platform is expected to grow 18-21% to $86.5-89.0 million. The company's biopreservation media is now embedded in 17 approved cell and gene therapies, with 8 additional approvals anticipated in the next 12 months.

BioLife Solutions (BLFS) ha riportato risultati solidi per il quarto trimestre e per l'intero anno 2024, con una crescita notevole nel suo segmento di Elaborazione Cellulare. Nel quarto trimestre, il fatturato totale ha raggiunto i 22,7 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 31% rispetto all'anno precedente, trainato da un fatturato dell'Elaborazione Cellulare di 20,3 milioni di dollari, che rappresenta un incremento del 37%.

L'azienda ha raggiunto un margine lordo GAAP del 60% e un EBITDA rettificato di 4,0 milioni di dollari (18% del fatturato) nel quarto trimestre. Il fatturato totale per l'anno 2024 è stato di 82,3 milioni di dollari, con un incremento dell'8% rispetto al 2023. L'azienda ha rafforzato la sua posizione finanziaria disinvestendo attività non core, tra cui SciSafe e CBS, portando a una posizione di cassa superiore ai 100 milioni di dollari.

Guardando al futuro, BioLife prevede una guida al fatturato per il 2025 di 95,5-99,0 milioni di dollari, che rappresenta una crescita del 16-20%. Si prevede che la piattaforma di Elaborazione Cellulare cresca del 18-21% fino a raggiungere i 86,5-89,0 milioni di dollari. I mezzi di biopreservazione dell'azienda sono ora integrati in 17 terapie cellulari e geniche approvate, con 8 ulteriori approvazioni attese nei prossimi 12 mesi.

BioLife Solutions (BLFS) reportó resultados sólidos para el cuarto trimestre y para todo el año 2024, con un notable crecimiento en su segmento de Procesamiento Celular. En el cuarto trimestre, los ingresos totales alcanzaron los 22,7 millones de dólares, un aumento del 31% interanual, impulsados por ingresos de Procesamiento Celular de 20,3 millones de dólares, lo que representa un incremento del 37%.

La compañía logró un margen bruto GAAP del 60% y un EBITDA ajustado de 4,0 millones de dólares (18% de los ingresos) en el cuarto trimestre. Los ingresos totales para el año 2024 sumaron 82,3 millones de dólares, un aumento del 8% respecto a 2023. La compañía fortaleció su posición financiera al desinvertir en negocios no centrales, incluyendo SciSafe y CBS, resultando en una posición de efectivo que supera los 100 millones de dólares.

De cara al futuro, BioLife proyecta una guía de ingresos para 2025 de 95,5-99,0 millones de dólares, representando un crecimiento del 16-20%. Se espera que la plataforma de Procesamiento Celular crezca entre un 18-21% hasta alcanzar entre 86,5 y 89,0 millones de dólares. Los medios de biopreservación de la compañía ahora están integrados en 17 terapias celulares y génicas aprobadas, con 8 aprobaciones adicionales anticipadas en los próximos 12 meses.

BioLife Solutions (BLFS)는 2024년 4분기 및 연간 실적이 강력하다고 보고하며, 세포 처리 부문에서 주목할 만한 성장을 보였습니다. 4분기 총 수익은 2,270만 달러에 달하며, 전년 대비 31% 증가하였고, 세포 처리 수익은 2,030만 달러로 37% 증가했습니다.

회사는 4분기 동안 GAAP 총 마진 60%을 달성하였고, 조정된 EBITDA는 400만 달러(수익의 18%)에 달했습니다. 2024년 전체 수익은 8230만 달러로, 2023년 대비 8% 증가했습니다. 회사는 SciSafe와 CBS를 포함한 비핵심 사업을 매각하여 1억 달러 이상의 현금 보유고를 확보하며 재무 상태를 강화했습니다.

앞으로 BioLife는 2025년 수익 가이던스 9,550만-9,900만 달러를 예상하며, 이는 16-20% 성장에 해당합니다. 세포 처리 플랫폼은 18-21% 성장하여 8,650만-8,900만 달러에 이를 것으로 예상됩니다. 회사의 생물 보존 매체는 현재 17개의 승인된 세포 및 유전자 치료제에 통합되어 있으며, 향후 12개월 내에 8개의 추가 승인이 예상됩니다.

BioLife Solutions (BLFS) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le quatrième trimestre et l'année entière 2024, avec une croissance notable dans son segment de Traitement Cellulaire. Au quatrième trimestre, le chiffre d'affaires total a atteint 22,7 millions de dollars, en hausse de 31% par rapport à l'année précédente, soutenu par un chiffre d'affaires de Traitement Cellulaire de 20,3 millions de dollars, représentant une augmentation de 37%.

L'entreprise a atteint un marge brute GAAP de 60% et un EBITDA ajusté de 4,0 millions de dollars (18% du chiffre d'affaires) au quatrième trimestre. Le chiffre d'affaires total pour l'année 2024 s'est élevé à 82,3 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 8% par rapport à 2023. L'entreprise a renforcé sa position financière en se désinvestissant d'activités non essentielles, y compris SciSafe et CBS, ce qui a conduit à une position de trésorerie dépassant 100 millions de dollars.

En regardant vers l'avenir, BioLife prévoit une prévision de chiffre d'affaires pour 2025 de 95,5-99,0 millions de dollars, représentant une croissance de 16-20%. La plateforme de Traitement Cellulaire devrait croître de 18-21% pour atteindre 86,5-89,0 millions de dollars. Les milieux de bioconservation de l'entreprise sont désormais intégrés dans 17 thérapies cellulaires et géniques approuvées, avec 8 approbations supplémentaires attendues au cours des 12 prochains mois.

BioLife Solutions (BLFS) hat starke Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das gesamte Jahr 2024 berichtet, mit bemerkenswertem Wachstum im Segment der Zellverarbeitung. Der Gesamtumsatz im vierten Quartal erreichte 22,7 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 31% im Jahresvergleich entspricht, angetrieben durch einen Umsatz aus Zellverarbeitung von 20,3 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 37% entspricht.

Das Unternehmen erzielte eine GAAP-Bruttomarge von 60% und ein bereinigtes EBITDA von 4,0 Millionen Dollar (18% des Umsatzes) im vierten Quartal. Der Gesamtumsatz für das Jahr 2024 betrug 82,3 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 8% im Vergleich zu 2023. Das Unternehmen stärkte seine finanzielle Position, indem es nicht zum Kerngeschäft gehörende Aktivitäten, einschließlich SciSafe und CBS, veräußerte, was zu einer Bargeldposition von über 100 Millionen Dollar führte.

Für die Zukunft prognostiziert BioLife eine Umsatzprognose für 2025 von 95,5-99,0 Millionen Dollar, was einem Wachstum von 16-20% entspricht. Die Zellverarbeitungsplattform wird voraussichtlich um 18-21% auf 86,5-89,0 Millionen Dollar wachsen. Die Biokonservierungsmedien des Unternehmens sind jetzt in 17 genehmigten Zell- und Gentherapien integriert, mit weiteren 8 Genehmigungen, die in den nächsten 12 Monaten erwartet werden.

Positive
  • Q4 revenue up 31% YoY to $22.7M
  • Cell Processing revenue grew 37% YoY in Q4
  • Strong cash position of $109.2M after divestitures
  • 17 approved therapies using biopreservation media
  • 2025 guidance projects 16-20% revenue growth
  • Gross margin improved to 60% in Q4 2024
Negative
  • Q4 GAAP net loss of $2.0M
  • Evo and Thaw platform revenue declined 8% in Q4
  • Full year 2024 GAAP net loss of $11.4M
  • Operating loss of $2.1M in Q4 2024

Insights

BioLife Solutions' Q4 results showcase a compelling strategic transformation and growth trajectory, with Cell Processing revenue growing 37% year-over-year to $20.3 million and full-year Cell Processing revenue increasing 12% to $73.5 million. The company's strategic divestitures of non-core freezer and biostorage businesses generated approximately $79 million in cash proceeds, strengthening their balance sheet with over $100 million in cash to fuel future growth initiatives.

Particularly notable is the substantial improvement in profitability metrics. Q4 GAAP gross margin expanded to 60% from 53% in the year-ago period, while adjusted EBITDA reached $4.0 million (18% of revenue). The narrowing GAAP net loss of $2.0 million compared to $7.2 million a year earlier signals a clear path toward profitability as the company scales its higher-margin cell processing business.

BioLife's 2025 guidance of $95.5-99.0 million in total revenue represents an acceleration to 16-20% growth, with Cell Processing expected to grow 18-21%. This higher growth rate suggests management's confidence in market conditions and their competitive positioning. The company's embedded position in 17 approved cell and gene therapies creates a robust recurring revenue foundation, with each therapy approval essentially representing an annuity-like revenue stream that grows with therapy adoption.

The substantial increase in FDA Master File cross-references for BioLife's biopreservation media—69 new references in 2024 and a cumulative total of 769—represents a critical leading indicator for future revenue. Each cross-reference potentially signals a therapy developer integrating BioLife's products into their manufacturing processes, creating revenue opportunities if these therapies advance through clinical trials and eventually reach commercialization.

The company's strategy to expand revenue per dose by 2-3x through cross-selling their broader cell processing portfolio (beyond biopreservation media) is particularly significant. Cell and gene therapy manufacturers typically avoid changing critical materials once established in their regulatory filings, creating high switching costs and customer stickiness. By establishing their biopreservation media early in the development process, BioLife creates opportunities to integrate additional products as therapies advance toward commercialization.

With the cell and gene therapy sector continuing to mature—evidenced by new approvals and expanding indications—BioLife has positioned itself as a pure-play picks-and-shovels provider to this high-growth market. Their focused portfolio strategy concentrating on proprietary, high-margin products while divesting peripheral businesses should drive continued margin expansion while simplifying operations. The expectation of 8 additional therapy approvals or geographic expansions in the next 12 months represents near-term catalysts that could accelerate growth beyond current projections.

Cell Processing revenue up 7% sequentially to $20.3 million in the fourth quarter; 2024 Cell Processing revenue up 12% over prior year to $73.5 million

GAAP gross margin of 60% and non-GAAP adjusted gross margin of 63% for the fourth quarter

GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $2.0 million and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $4.0 million, or 18% of total revenue for the fourth quarter

Expects 2025 Cell Processing revenue of $86.5 to $89.0 million, up 18% to 21% over 2024 and total revenue of $95.5 to $99.0 million, up 16% to 20% over 2024

Conference call begins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time today 

BOTHELL, Wash., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLife Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLFS) ("BioLife" or the "Company"), a leading developer and supplier of cell processing tools and services for the cell and gene therapy ("CGT") market, today announces financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, and introduces 2025 financial guidance.

Roderick de Greef, Chairman and CEO, commented, "This past year was a pivotal one for BioLife as we cemented our position as a leading pure play enabler of cell and gene therapies. We delivered five consecutive quarters of revenue growth in our cell processing platform, exceeding expectations and outperforming our raised full year guidance. At the same time, we remained focused on optimizing our portfolio – divesting non-core product lines to drive gross margin and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion from continuing operations. This work culminated in the completed sales of our freezer and biostorage businesses, bolstering our year-end cash position to more than $100 million to fuel our growth objectives.

"With this foundation in place, we enter 2025 with streamlined operations focused on our proprietary, high-growth, high-margin products, positioning us to deliver continued revenue growth and profitability. We expect 2025 cell processing revenue to grow 18% to 21%, a meaningful acceleration over 2024, and we see a significant opportunity to deepen relationships with our biopreservation customers, leveraging cross-selling to increase adoption of our broader cell processing product lines. By ultimately integrating these tools into approved therapies, we have the potential to increase our revenue per dose by two to three-fold compared to our biopreservation media alone. Our focus remains on strategically enhancing our cell processing portfolio, both organically and inorganically, to strengthen our market leadership and continue delivering long-term value for our stakeholders," added de Greef.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Business Highlights

  • Processed 19 new U.S. FDA Master File cross references for our biopreservation media, bringing the total processed in 2024 to 69 and the cumulative total to 769.
  • Our biopreservation media was embedded in 17 unique approved cell and gene therapies as of December 31, 2024, with an expectation that 8 additional approvals, geographic expansions or new indications will occur in the next 12 months. There was one additional geographic expansion for an existing approved therapy in the fourth quarter.
  • On November 12, 2024, we completed the sale of SciSafe Holdings, Inc. ("SciSafe"), a previously wholly owned biostorage and services subsidiary, for approximately $73.0 million in cash. On November 14, 2024, we completed the sale of Arctic Solutions, Inc. (doing business as Custom Biogenic Systems or "CBS"), a previously wholly owned freezer subsidiary for approximately $6.1 million in cash.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

BioLife Solutions is presenting various financial metrics under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and as adjusted (non-GAAP). In addition, BioLife Solutions is presenting Global Cooling, Inc., SciSafe, and CBS as discontinued operations for all periods presented within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Loss, Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are presented on a consolidated basis for both continuing operations and discontinued operations. All amounts, percentages, and disclosures for all periods presented reflect only the continuing operations of the Company unless otherwise noted.

REVENUE

  • Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $22.7 million, an increase of $5.3 million, or 31%, from $17.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
    • Cell Processing platform revenue was $20.3 million, up $5.5 million, or 37%, over the same period in 2023, and up 7% sequentially over the third quarter of 2024.
    • Evo and Thaw platform revenue was $2.4 million, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 8%, from the same period in 2023.
  • Total revenue for 2024 was $82.3 million, an increase of 8% from $75.9 million for 2023.
    • Cell Processing platform revenue was $73.5 million, up $7.8 million, or 12%, from 2023.
    • Evo and Thaw platform revenue was $8.7 million, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 14%, from 2023.

GROSS MARGIN

  • Gross margin (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 60% compared with 53% for the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 63% compared with 63% for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Gross margin (GAAP) for 2024 was 62% compared with 57% for 2023. Adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP) for 2024 was 66% compared with 63% for 2023.

OPERATING LOSS

  • Operating loss (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $2.1 million, compared with $7.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted operating loss (non-GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $0.7 million compared with $5.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Operating loss (GAAP) for 2024 was $7.1 million, compared with $23.4 million for 2023. Adjusted operating loss (non-GAAP) for 2024 was $2.8 million compared with $15.5 million for 2023.

NET LOSS

  • Net loss (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $2.0 million, compared with $7.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $0.8 million compared with $4.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Net loss (GAAP) for 2024 was $11.4 million, compared with $18.4 million for 2023. Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) for 2024 was $3.0 million compared with $15.6 million for 2023.

LOSS PER SHARE

  • Loss per share (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $0.04, compared with $0.16 for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Loss per share (GAAP) for 2024 was $0.25, compared with $0.42 for 2023.

ADJUSTED EBITDA

  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $4.0 million, or 18% of revenue, compared with $3.7 million, or 21% of revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for 2024 was $15.6 million, or 19% of revenue, compared with $11.4 million, or 15% of revenue, for 2023.

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES

  • Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of December 31, 2024, were $109.2 million. The Company received net proceeds of $71.3 million and $3.4 million in cash from the sales of SciSafe and CBS, respectively, during November 2024.

(As a result of stating amounts in millions, rounding difference may exist in the percentages above.)

2025 Revenue Guidance

BioLife Solutions is introducing 2025 revenue guidance of $95.5 million to $99.0 million, representing growth of 16% to 20% compared with 2024. This is based on expectations for our Cell Processing platform and our evo and Thaw platform, as follows:

  • Cell Processing platform: $86.5 million to $89.0 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 18% to 21%.
  • evo and Thaw platform: $9.0 million to $10.0 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 3% to 15%.

Management expects 2025 gross margin (GAAP) in the low 60% range, adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP) in the mid-60% range, reduction in net loss (GAAP), and continued expansion of adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP).

Conference Call & Webcast

Management will discuss the Company's financial results, provide a general business update and answer questions during a conference call and live webcast today at 8:00 a.m. ET (5:00 a.m. PT).

To access the webcast, log onto the Investor Relations page of BioLife's website at https://www.biolifesolutions.com/earnings. In addition, the conference call will be accessible by dialing toll-free 1-833-630-0431 or 1-412-317-1808 for international callers. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the call ends and will be archived on https://investors.biolifesolutions.com for 90 days.

About BioLife Solutions

BioLife is a leading developer and supplier of cell processing tools and services for the 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, manufacturing and distribution. For more information, please visit www.biolifesolutions.com, and follow BioLife on LinkedIn and X.

Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release are not historical facts and may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "plans," "intend," "expects," "continue," "believes," "anticipates," "designed," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by the forward-looking statements. A description of certain of these risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available at www.sec.gov. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results and events may differ materially from results and events currently expected by us. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in its expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance:

To supplement our financial statements, which are presented on the basis of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the following non-GAAP measures of financial performance are included on a consolidated basis in this release: adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income/(loss), adjusted net income/(loss), earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), and adjusted EBITDA. A reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted non-GAAP financial measures is included as an attachment to this press release.

We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in assessing our operating performance. We use these financial measures internally to evaluate our operating performance and for planning and forecasting of future periods. We also believe it is in the best interests of investors to provide this non-GAAP information.

While we believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information to investors, there are limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be reported by competitors, and they may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to differences in calculation methodologies. The non-GAAP financial measures are not an alternative to GAAP information and are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures. They should be used only as a supplement to GAAP information and should be considered only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Media & Investor Relations Contacts:

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 

 

BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)



Three Months Ended
December 31,


Year Ended
December 31,

(In thousands, except per share and share data)

2024


2023


2024


2023









Product revenue

$               21,245


$               15,450


$               76,028


$               68,968

Service revenue

40


65


160


349

Rental revenue

1,428


1,875


6,066


6,538

Total product, rental, and service revenue

22,713


17,390


82,254


75,855

Costs and operating expenses:








Cost of product, rental, and service revenue
   (exclusive of Intangible asset amortization)

$                 8,482


$                 7,642


$               28,583


$               29,922

General and administrative

11,501


11,689


40,541


43,264

Sales and marketing

2,244


1,763


9,610


12,709

Research and development

1,915


3,060


7,912


12,073

Asset impairment charges




Intangible asset amortization

683


688


2,737


3,520

Change in fair value of contingent consideration


(415)



(2,193)

Total operating expenses

24,825


24,427


89,383


99,295

Operating loss

(2,112)


(7,037)


(7,129)


(23,440)









Other (expense) income:








Change in fair value of investments



(4,074)


Interest expense, net

(24)


(429)


(719)


(1,449)

Other income

1


217


497


1,303

Gain on settlement of Global Cooling escrow




5,115

Total other (expense) income, net

(23)


(212)


(4,296)


4,969









Loss before income tax benefit (expense)

(2,135)


(7,249)


(11,425)


(18,471)

Income tax benefit

131


46


38


24

(Loss) income from continuing operations

$               (2,004)


$               (7,203)


$             (11,387)


$             (18,447)









Discontinued operations:








Income (loss) from discontinued operations

14,584


(7,750)


(8,665)


(49,362)

Income tax expense

(122)


(3)


(132)


(193)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

$               14,462


$               (7,753)


$               (8,797)


$             (49,555)









Net income (loss)

$               12,458


$             (14,956)


$             (20,184)


$             (68,002)









Net income (loss) per share - Basic








Continuing operations

$                 (0.04)


$                 (0.16)


$                 (0.25)


$                 (0.42)

Discontinued operations

$                   0.31


$                 (0.17)


$                 (0.19)


$                 (1.13)

Net income (loss)

$                   0.27


$                 (0.33)


$                 (0.44)


$                 (1.55)

Net income (loss) per share - Diluted








Continuing operations

$                 (0.04)


$                 (0.16)


$                 (0.25)


$                 (0.42)

Discontinued operations

$                   0.30


$                 (0.17)


$                 (0.19)


$                 (1.13)

Net income (loss)

$                   0.26


$                 (0.33)


$                 (0.44)


$                 (1.55)

Weighted average shares used to compute net loss
   per share attributable to common shareholders:








Basic

46,648,902


44,822,592


46,067,073


43,719,185

Diluted

48,032,700


44,822,592


46,067,073


43,719,185

 

BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)



Three Months Ended

December 31,


Year Ended

December 31,

(In thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023









Net loss

$         12,458


$    (14,956)


$       (20,184)


$       (68,002)

Other comprehensive income

120


315


(18)


334

Comprehensive loss

$         12,578


$    (14,641)


$       (20,202)


$       (67,668)

 

BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)



December 31,


December 31,

(In thousands)

2024


2023

Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities

$       109,212


$         44,732

Working capital

116,027


78,426

Current assets

148,761


83,913

Current assets, discontinued operations


36,691

Current liabilities

32,734


23,362

Current liabilities, discontinued operations


18,816

Total assets

399,487


412,714





Long-term obligations

17,844


26,370

Long-term obligations, discontinued operations


6,503

Accumulated deficit

(335,101)


(314,917)

Total shareholders' equity

$       348,909


$       337,663

 

BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)



Year Ended
December 31,

(In thousands)

2024


2023

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$           8,431


$       (12,498)

Net cash provided by investing activities

58,300


17,837

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(6,783)


10,591

Effects of currency translation


35

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$         59,948


$         15,965

 

BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS PROFIT TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)



Three Months Ended
December 31,


Year Ended
December 31,

(In thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023

GAAP total revenues

$     22,713


$     17,389


$     82,254


$     75,855

GAAP cost of revenues

(8,482)


(7,642)


(28,583)


(29,922)

COGS intangible asset amortization

(577)


(582)


(2,313)


(2,328)

GAAP GROSS PROFIT

$     13,654


$       9,165


$     51,358


$     43,605

GAAP GROSS MARGIN

60 %


53 %


62 %


57 %









ADJUSTMENTS TO GROSS PROFIT:








Inventory reserve costs


1,210


247


1,772

Loss on disposal of assets

87


11


87


11

Intangible asset amortization

577


582


2,313


2,328

ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT

14,318


10,968


54,005


47,716

ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN

63 %


63 %


66 %


63 %

 

BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)



Three Months Ended
December 31,


Year Ended
December 31,

(In thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023

GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES

$        24,825


$        24,427


$        89,383


$        99,295









ADJUSTMENTS TO OPERATING EXPENSES:








Cost of product, rental, and service revenue

(8,482)


(7,642)


(28,583)


(29,922)

Acquisition and divestiture costs

(554)



(1,260)


(3,226)

Severance costs


(1,098)



(1,585)

Intangible asset amortization

(683)


(688)


(2,737)


(3,520)

Loss on disposal of assets

(129)


(11)


(129)


(50)

Change in fair value of contingent consideration


415



2,193

ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES

$        14,977


$        15,403


$        56,674


$        63,185

 

BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING LOSS TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED OPERATING LOSS
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)



Three Months Ended
December 31,


Year Ended
December 31,

(In thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023

GAAP OPERATING LOSS

$        (2,112)


$        (7,644)


$        (7,129)


$       (23,440)









ADJUSTMENTS TO GAAP OPERATING
   LOSS








Acquisition and divestiture costs

554



1,260


3,226

Severance costs


1,098



1,585

Intangible asset amortization

683


688


2,737


3,520

Loss on disposal of assets

129


11


129


50

Change in fair value of contingent
   consideration


(415)



(2,193)

Inventory reserve costs


1,210


247


1,772

ADJUSTED OPERATING LOSS

$           (746)


$        (5,052)


$        (2,756)


$       (15,480)

 

BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET LOSS TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED NET LOSS
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)



Three Months Ended
December 31,


Year Ended
December 31,

(In thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023

GAAP NET LOSS

$        (2,004)


$        (7,203)


$       (11,387)


$       (18,447)









ADJUSTMENTS TO GAAP NET LOSS








Acquisition and divestiture costs

554



1,260


3,226

Severance costs


1,098



1,585

Intangible asset amortization

683


688


2,737


3,520

Loss on disposal of assets

129


11


129


50

Change in fair value of investments



4,074


Change in fair value of contingent
   consideration


(415)



(2,193)

Income tax benefit

(131)


(46)


(38)


(24)

Gain on settlement of Global Cooling
   escrow




(5,115)

Inventory reserve costs


1,210


247


1,772

ADJUSTED NET LOSS

$           (769)


$        (4,657)


$        (2,978)


$       (15,626)

 

BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET LOSS TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)



Three Months Ended
December 31,


Year Ended
December 31,

(In thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023

GAAP NET LOSS

$     (2,004)


$     (7,203)


$    (11,387)


$    (18,447)









ADJUSTMENTS:








Interest expense, net

23


429


719


1,449

Accretion of available-for-sale investments

(68)


(214)


(476)


(1,263)

Income tax benefit

(131)


(46)


(38)


(24)

Depreciation

530


836


2,754


3,622

Intangible asset amortization

683


688


2,737


3,520

EBITDA

$        (967)


$     (5,510)


$     (5,691)


$    (11,143)









OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:








Share-based compensation (non-cash)

4,280


7,271


16,514


23,249

Acquisition and divestiture costs

554



1,260


3,226

Severance costs


1,098



1,585

Loss on disposal of assets

129


11


129


50

Change in fair value of investments



4,074


Change in fair value of contingent
   consideration


(415)



(2,193)

Gain on settlement of Global Cooling
   escrow




(5,115)

Other income



(979)


Inventory reserve costs


1,210


247


1,772

ADJUSTED EBITDA

$       3,996


$       3,665


$     15,554


$     11,431

% of Revenue

18 %


21 %


19 %


15 %

 

 

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