BioLife Solutions Reports Preliminary and Unaudited 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
BioLife Solutions reported a record full year revenue of $161.8 million for 2022, marking a 36% increase from 2021, with biopreservation media revenue growing by 45%. Q4 2022 revenue reached $44.3 million, up 19% year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA for the year was $3.6 million, and for Q4, it was $1.7 million. The company anticipates 2023 revenue between $188 million and $202 million, reflecting growth rates of 16% to 25%. CEO Mike Rice emphasized continued demand for their products in the growing cell and gene therapy markets, with expected revenue growth largely driven by cell processing platforms and storage services.
- Record full year revenue of $161.8 million, a 36% increase over 2021.
- Biopreservation media revenue increased by 45%, validating market leadership.
- Adjusted EBITDA for 2022 was $3.6 million, reflecting operational improvements.
- 2023 revenue guidance of $188 to $202 million indicates growth of 16% to 25%.
- GAAP operating loss for 2022 was $145.5 million, significantly higher than the previous year.
- Non-cash impairment charges of $110.4 million negatively impacted operating expenses.
- Net loss for 2022 was $139.8 million, compared to $8.9 million in 2021.
Record full year revenue of
Record Q4 2022 revenue of
Full year adjusted EBITDA of
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Operational Highlights
New Customer Acquisition
Platform/Solution | Q4 2022 | FY2022 |
Biopreservation Media | 15 | 69 |
Sexton Cell Processing | 5 | 33 |
SciSafe® Storage Services | 26 | 99 |
Thaw | 7 | 35 |
evo® Cold Chain | 12 | 43 |
Cryogenic Freezers | 13 | 82 |
ULT Freezers | 139 | 461 |
TOTAL | 217 | 822 |
- New distributor indirect customers totaled at least 500 in FY2022, bringing total new customers to over 1,300 for the year.
USA Master File cross references for our cell processing solutions were 27 in Q4 and 80 in FY 2022. Total global clinical applications with our cell processing solutions embedded are now estimated to be over 600, including 12 approved therapies, with 5 additional approvals possible in 2023. Sexton cell processing solutions are now embedded in 3 approved CGT medicines and in over 60 clinical trials.- evo cold chain management shipments of cell and gene therapies totaled 2,241 in Q4 and 7,201 in FY 2022, representing over
200% annual growth over 2021.
Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results
REVENUE
- Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
, an increase of$44.3 million , or$7.0 million 19% , from for the fourth quarter of 2021. COVID-19 related revenue was approximately$37.3 million 5% , compared with approximately15% in Q4 2021. - Cell Processing platform revenue was
, up$20.2 million , or$5.3 million 36% , over the same period in 2021. Biopreservation growth was35% . - Freezers and Thaw Systems platform revenue was
, up$17.4 million , or$806,000 5% , over the same period in 2021. COVID-19 related revenue in 2022 was approximately3% for this platform. - Storage and Storage Services platform revenue was
, up$6.7 million , or$810,000 14% , over the same period in 2021. COVID-19 related revenue in 2022 was approximately21% for this platform.
- Total revenue for 2022 was
, an increase of$161.8 million , or$42.6 million 36% , from for 2021. Organic revenue growth was$119.2 million 38% . COVID-19 related revenue was approximately8% , compared with approximately15% in 2021. - Cell Processing platform revenue was
, up$68.5 million , or$23.5 million 52% , over 2021. Biopreservation media and organic cell processing growth were both45% . - Freezers and Thaw Systems platform revenue was
, up$66.8 million , or$10.1 million 18% , over 2021. Organic growth was9% . COVID-19 related revenue in 2022 was approximately4% . - Storage and Storage Services platform revenue was
, up$26.5 million , or$8.9 million 51% over 2021; all growth was organic. COVID-19 related revenue in 2022 was approximately39% .
GROSS MARGIN
- Gross margin (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
30% compared with13% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was32% compared with17% for the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Gross margin (GAAP) for 2022 was
30% compared with27% for 2021. Adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP) for 2022 was33% compared with32% for 2021.
- The increase in quarterly gross margin and adjusted gross margin was primarily due to decreased warranty expenses compared with 2021.
OPERATING EXPENSE
- Operating expense (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
compared with$93.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted operating expense (non-GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was$54.9 million compared with$22.1 million for the fourth quarter 2021.$19.2 million
- Operating expense (GAAP) for 2022 was
compared with$307.3 million for 2021. Adjusted operating expense (non-GAAP) for 2022 was$154.3 million compared with$83.4 million for 2021.$59.6 million
- The increase in GAAP operating expense for the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily due to a non-cash impairment charge of
related to the acquired intangible assets of$40.5 million Global Cooling, Inc. (Stirling Ultracold). The increase in GAAP operating expense for 2022 was primarily due to non-cash impairment charges of related to the acquired intangible assets of Global Cooling, full period of ownership following the acquisition of Global Cooling on$110.4 million May 3, 2021 , and the acquisition ofSexton Biotechnologies, Inc. onSeptember 1, 2021 , and personnel costs. Adjusted operating expenses (non-GAAP) increased due to the full period of ownership from the acquisition of Global Cooling and the acquisition ofSexton, Inc. In addition, operating expenses increased due to higher accounting costs related to becoming an Accelerated Filer, additional headcount to support our growth, and historical true-up of indirect tax expense.
OPERATING LOSS
- Operating loss (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
compared with$49.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted operating loss (non-GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was$17.6 million compared with$8.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2021.$13.1 million
- Operating loss (GAAP) for 2022 was
compared with$145.5 million for 2021. Adjusted operating loss (non-GAAP) for 2022 was$35.2 million compared with$29.3 million for 2021.$21.5 million
NET LOSS
- Net loss (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
compared with$49.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was$14.8 million compared with$8.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2021.$12.9 million
- Net loss (GAAP) for 2022 was
compared with$139.8 million for 2021. Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) for 2022 was$8.9 million compared with$29.3 million for 2021.$15.4 million
EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE
- Loss per share (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
compared with loss per share of$1.15 for the fourth quarter of 2021.$0.36 6
- Loss per share (GAAP) for 2022 was
and included non-cash intangible impairment charges of$3.29 per share. This is compared with loss per share of$2.60 for 2021.$0.23 3
ADJUSTED EBITDA
- Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
compared with negative$1.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2021.$5.9 million
- Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the full year of 2022 was positive
compared with$3.6 million for 2021.$4.1 million
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of
December 31, 2022 , were .$64.1 million
2023 Revenue Guidance
- Approvals of new cell and gene therapies
- Additional approvals of commercial CGT in new geographies
- Additional approvals of CGT in new indications
- Migration of commercial therapies to first or second-line treatment
- An eventual transition to allogeneic therapies
We remain confident that we will achieve our Q4 2024 run rate aspirational financial goals of
Total revenue for 2023 is expected to range from
Expectations for 2023 total revenue include the following platform contributions:
- Cell processing platform:
to$89.0 million , an increase of$93.0 million 30% to35% over 2022. - Freezers and Thaw Systems platform:
to$72.5 million , an increase of$79.0 million 9% to18% over 2022. Excluding COVID-19-related revenue, year-over-year growth of13% to23% . - Storage and Storage Services platform:
to$26.5 million , flat to an increase of$30.0 million 13% over 2022. Excluding COVID-19-related revenue, year-over-year growth of64% to86% .
Management expects gross margin and adjusted EBITDA expansion in 2023.
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Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the expected financial performance of the Company, the Company's ability to implement its business strategy and anticipated business and operations, the expected synergies between the Company and the companies and products that it has acquired, the potential utility of and market for the Company's products and services, including the adoption of the Company's products for new clinical candidates in connection with expected clinical trials, and the Company's ability to cross sell its products and services, guidance for financial results for 2023, 2024 and 2025, including regarding potential revenue growth and changes in product mix of total revenue and gross margin, the Company's anticipated future growth strategy, including the acquisition of synergistic cell and gene therapy manufacturing tools and services or technologies, regulatory approvals and/or commercial manufacturing of our customers' products, and potential customer revenue. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including among other things, unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from our acquisitions, market adoption of the Company's products, the ability of the Company to continue to implement its business strategy, uncertainty regarding third-party market projections, market volatility, competition, litigation, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues, and those other factors described in our risk factors set forth in our filings with the
Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance:
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share and share data) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
Product revenue | $ | 37,796 | $ | 31,468 | $ | 136,000 | $ | 101,913 | ||||
Service revenue | 4,168 | 3,400 | 15,308 | 9,817 | ||||||||
Rental revenue | 2,295 | 2,436 | 10,451 | 7,426 | ||||||||
Total revenue | 44,259 | 37,304 | 161,759 | 119,156 | ||||||||
Costs and operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
Cost of product, rental, and service revenue | 30,287 | 31,140 | 107,937 | 82,108 | ||||||||
Research and development | 4,164 | 3,571 | 14,798 | 11,821 | ||||||||
Sales and marketing | 5,987 | 4,778 | 21,570 | 14,006 | ||||||||
General and administrative | 12,575 | 10,713 | 47,670 | 33,668 | ||||||||
Intangible asset amortization | 1,457 | 2,863 | 9,696 | 8,202 | ||||||||
Acquisition costs | - | 20 | 18 | 1,636 | ||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (1,405) | 1,790 | (4,754) | 2,875 | ||||||||
Intangible asset impairment charges | 40,464 | - | 110,364 | - | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 93,529 | 54,875 | 307,299 | 154,316 | ||||||||
Operating loss | (49,270) | (17,571) | (145,540) | (35,160) | ||||||||
Other income (expense), net | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | - | - | - | (121) | ||||||||
Change in fair value of investments | - | - | 697 | - | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | (438) | (118) | (687) | (485) | ||||||||
Other expense | 432 | 299 | 703 | 289 | ||||||||
Gain on acquisition of | - | - | - | 6,451 | ||||||||
Total other (expense) income | (6) | 181 | 713 | 6,134 | ||||||||
Loss before income tax benefit | (49,276) | (17,390) | (144,827) | (29,026) | ||||||||
Income tax benefit | 86 | 2,578 | 5,022 | 20,118 | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (49,190) | $ | (14,812) | $ | (139,805) | $ | (8,908) | ||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders | ||||||||||||
Basic and Diluted | $ | (1.15) | $ | (0.36) | $ | (3.29) | $ | (0.23) | ||||
Diluted | $ | (1.15) | $ | (0.36) | $ | (3.29) | $ | (0.23) | ||||
Weighted average shares used to compute loss | ||||||||||||
Basic | 42,791,040 | 41,675,256 | 42,481,027 | 38,503,944 | ||||||||
Diluted | 42,791,040 | 41,675,256 | 42,481,027 | 38,503,944 | ||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
NET LOSS | $ | (49,190) | $ | (14,812) | $ | (139,805) | $ | (8,908) | ||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss) | 579 | (119) | (397) | (282) | ||||||||
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | $ | (48,611) | $ | (14,931) | $ | (140,202) | $ | (9,190) | ||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) | ||||||
(In thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities | $ | 64,065 | $ | 69,870 | ||
Working capital | 93,870 | 83,388 | ||||
Current assets | 138,452 | 126,088 | ||||
Current liabilities | 44,582 | 42,700 | ||||
Total assets | 450,229 | 554,285 | ||||
Long-term obligations | 41,459 | 33,539 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (246,915) | (107,109) | ||||
Total shareholders' equity | $ | 364,188 | $ | 478,046 | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) | ||||||
Year Ended | ||||||
(In thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (8,489) | $ | (4,593) | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (58,117) | (13,192) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 16,317 | (2,778) | ||||
Effects of currency translation | (108) | (23) | ||||
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted stock | $ | (50,397) | $ | (20,586) | ||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS PROFIT TO NON-GAAP (ADJUSTED) GROSS PROFIT (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
GAAP GROSS PROFIT | $ | 13,329 | $ | 4,675 | $ | 48,815 | $ | 32,491 | |||||
GAAP GROSS MARGIN | 30 | % | 13 | % | 30 | % | 27 | % | |||||
ADJUSTMENTS TO GROSS PROFIT: | |||||||||||||
Inventory step-up | - | - | 251 | 1,130 | |||||||||
Intangible asset amortization | 733 | 1,489 | 5,007 | 4,557 | |||||||||
ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT | $ | 13,972 | $ | 6,164 | $ | 54,073 | $ | 38,178 | |||||
ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN | 32 | % | 17 | % | 33 | % | 32 | % | |||||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP (ADJUSTED) OPERATING EXPENSES (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||
GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES | $ | 93,529 | $ | 54,875 | $ | 307,299 | $ | 154,316 | |||||||
ADJUSTMENTS TO OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||||||||||||||
Cost of product, rental, and service revenue | (30,287) | (31,140) | (107,937) | (82,108) | |||||||||||
Acquisition costs | - | (20) | (18) | (1,636) | |||||||||||
Intangible asset amortization | (1,457) | (2,863) | (9,696) | (8,202) | |||||||||||
Loss on disposal of assets | (595) | 170 | (683) | 145 | |||||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | 1,405 | (1,790) | 4,754 | (2,875) | |||||||||||
Intangible asset impairment charges | (40,464) | - | (110,364) | - | |||||||||||
ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES | $ | 22,131 | $ | 19,232 | $ | 83,355 | $ | 59,640 | |||||||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP (ADJUSTED) OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
GAAP OPERATING LOSS | $ | (49,270) | $ | (17,571) | $ | (145,540) | $ | (35,160) | ||||||||
ADJUSTMENTS TO OPERATING LOSS: | ||||||||||||||||
Inventory step-up | - | - | 251 | 1,130 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition costs | - | 20 | 18 | 1,636 | ||||||||||||
Intangible asset amortization | 1,457 | 2,863 | 9,696 | 8,202 | ||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of assets | 595 | (170) | 683 | (145) | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (1,405) | 1,790 | (4,754) | 2,875 | ||||||||||||
Intangible asset impairment charges | 40,464 | - | 110,364 | - | ||||||||||||
ADJUSTED OPERATING LOSS | $ | (8,159) | $ | (13,068) | $ | (29,282) | $ | (21,462) | ||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP (ADJUSTED) NET INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
GAAP NET LOSS | $ | (49,190) | $ | (14,812) | $ | (139,805) | $ | (8,908) | ||||
ADJUSTMENTS TO NET LOSS: | ||||||||||||
Inventory step-up | - | - | 251 | 1,130 | ||||||||
Acquisition costs | - | 20 | 18 | 1,636 | ||||||||
Intangible asset amortization | 1,457 | 2,863 | 9,696 | 8,202 | ||||||||
Loss on disposal of assets | 595 | (170) | 683 | (145) | ||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (1,405) | 1,790 | (4,754) | 2,875 | ||||||||
Change in fair value of investments | - | - | (697) | - | ||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | - | - | - | (121) | ||||||||
Income tax benefit | (86) | (2,578) | (5,022) | (20,118) | ||||||||
Intangible asset impairment charges | 40,464 | - | 110,364 | - | ||||||||
ADJUSTED NET LOSS | $ | (8,165) | $ | (12,887) | $ | (29,266) | $ | (15,449) | ||||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP (ADJUSTED) EBITDA (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
GAAP NET INCOME/(LOSS) | $ | (49,190) | $ | (14,812) | $ | (139,805) | $ | (8,908) | ||||
ADJUSTMENTS: | ||||||||||||
Interest expense/(income), net | 438 | 118 | 687 | 485 | ||||||||
Income tax benefit | (86) | (2,578) | (5,022) | (20,118) | ||||||||
Depreciation | 1,790 | 1,790 | 6,834 | 4,801 | ||||||||
Intangible asset amortization | 1,457 | 2,863 | 9,696 | 8,202 | ||||||||
EBITDA | $ | (45,591) | $ | (12,619) | $ | (127,610) | $ | (15,538) | ||||
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation (non-cash) | 7,663 | 5,082 | 25,334 | 13,973 | ||||||||
Inventory step-up | - | - | 251 | 1,130 | ||||||||
Acquisition costs | - | 20 | 18 | 1,636 | ||||||||
Loss on disposal of assets | 595 | (170) | 683 | (145) | ||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (1,405) | 1,790 | (4,754) | 2,875 | ||||||||
Change in fair value of investments | - | - | (697) | - | ||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | - | - | - | 121 | ||||||||
Intangible asset impairment charges | 40,464 | - | 110,364 | - | ||||||||
ADJUSTED EBITDA | $ | 1,726 | $ | (5,897) | $ | 3,589 | $ | 4,052 | ||||
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