Biote Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Biote reported solid financial performance in the first quarter of 2024, with revenue reaching $46.8 million, a 4.4% increase from the prior year. Procedure revenue grew by 6.6%, while the gross profit margin improved to 71.4%. The company reported a net loss of $(5.8) million, representing a net loss margin of (12.4)%. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8.0% to $14.2 million. Biote reaffirmed its 2024 financial guidance, expecting revenue of $200-$204 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $60-$63 million.
Revenue growth of 4.4% in the first quarter of 2024.
Procedure revenue increased by 6.6%.
Gross profit margin improved to 71.4%.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8.0% to $14.2 million.
Phased launch of BioteRx progressing well.
Net loss of $(5.8) million in the first quarter.
Decline in dietary supplement revenue by 11.3%.
Insights
Observing the financial performance of Biote for Q1 2024, the growth in procedure revenue by
The Adjusted EBITDA increase is noteworthy, indicating a healthier operational profitability separate from non-cash expenses and one-time charges. However, investors should be cautious of the
The acquisition of Asteria Health appears to be strategic, enhancing vertical integration in pellet manufacturing and potentially securing supply chain efficiencies for Biote. This move, along with the launch of BioteRx, could signify a competitive edge through diversification and innovation in hormone therapy solutions. It remains to be seen how these initiatives will contribute to the bottom line, as the full financial impact of these actions will likely unfold over the upcoming quarters.
Investors should consider the settlement with Biote's founder as a significant event, which has resulted in a share repurchase that might impact the company’s cash reserves and shareholder equity in the short term, but could also reduce potential future conflicts and streamline decision-making. This move should be observed for its potential dilutive or accretive effects on shareholder value.
The definitive settlement reached with Dr. Gary S. Donovitz eradicates the overhang of litigation risk which could be seen as a relief for investors. However, the financial implications of repurchasing 18.4 million shares at an average price of
Procedure revenue growth and strengthened profitability drive solid financial performance
Phased launch of BioteRx remains on track
Reaffirms 2024 financial guidance, with an acceleration in second half growth
First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
(All financial result comparisons made are against the prior-year period)
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Revenue of
$46.8 million 4.4% -
Procedure revenue of
$37.4 million 6.6% -
Gross profit margin of
71.4% , an approximately 240-basis point increase -
Net loss of
$(5.8) million $(0.06) $(21.4) million $(0.39) -
Adjusted EBITDA1 of
$14.2 million 8.0% increase -
Adjusted EBITDA margin1 of
30.2% , a 100-basis point increase
“Procedure revenue increased
“The phased launch of BioteRx, our new suite of hormone and evidence-based wellness therapies that launched in February, is progressing well, with both patients and practitioners responding favorably to our enhanced offerings. Over the course of 2024, we plan to continue to expand BioteRx throughout our network, increasing our engagement with practitioners and promoting positive health outcomes for our growing patient population.”
Ms. Weber continued, “As previously announced, on March 18th, we closed the acquisition of Asteria Health, a manufacturer of compounded bioidentical hormones. We have begun to integrate Asteria Health into our operations, with a goal of achieving full vertical integration of our pellet manufacturing. We believe this strategic acquisition strengthens our competitive position and provides deep expertise in 503(B) manufacturing, enabling Biote to develop innovative wellness therapies that complement our existing hormone offerings.”
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2024 First Quarter Financial Review
(All financial result comparisons made are against the prior-year period unless otherwise noted)
Revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was
Gross profit margin for the first quarter of 2024 was
Operating income for the first quarter of 2024 was
Net loss for the first quarter of 2024 was
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2024 was
Subsequent Event
On April 23, 2024, Biote reached a definitive settlement in the Company’s litigation with Dr. Gary S. Donovitz, Biote’s founder. Under the terms of this settlement, Biote has agreed to repurchase all the 18.4 million shares beneficially owned by Dr. Donovitz at the time of the settlement at an average price of
2024 Financial Outlook
“Based on our solid first quarter financial performance and our expectations for stronger revenue growth in the second half of the year, we reaffirm our 2024 financial guidance,” concluded Ms. Weber.
($ in millions) |
Previously Reported 2024 Guidance Ranges |
Revenue |
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Adjusted EBITDA1 |
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The Company’s 2024 financial guidance includes: (i) procedure revenue growth in the first half of 2024 similar to that of the second half of 2023 with improved growth in the back half of 2024; (ii) a return to nutraceutical revenue growth in the second half of 2024; (iii) expected modest contributions from new therapeutic wellness products; and (iv) a second-half margin contribution from the anticipated impact of the acquisition of Asteria Health.
First half 2024 consolidated year-on-year revenue growth is expected to be in the low-single digits, with significant improvement expected in the second half of 2024. Total revenue growth in the first half of 2024 is expected to be impacted by the transition in the nutraceutical distribution channel and timing of seasonal promotions.
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Conference Call:
Biote management will host a conference call to review these results and provide a business update beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. To access the conference call by telephone, please dial (844) 481-2820 (
Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, Biote has disclosed Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure that it calculates as net income before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation, litigation expenses, legal settlements, transaction-related expenses, merger and acquisition expenses, fair value adjustments to certain equity instruments classified as liabilities and other expenses. Below we have provided a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
We present Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin because it is a key measure used by our management to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans and determine payments under compensation programs. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are as follows:
- Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin do not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements of our assets;
- Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; and
- Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin do not reflect tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us.
In addition, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are subject to inherent limitations as it reflects the exercise of judgment by Biote’s management about which expenses are excluded or included. A reconciliation is provided in the financial statement tables included below in this press release for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP. Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin alongside other financial performance measures, including net income and our other GAAP results.
Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their comparable GAAP financial measures because it could not do so without unreasonable effort due to the unavailability of certain information needed to calculate reconciling items. For example, the Company has not included a reconciliation of projected Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income (loss), which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure, for the periods presented in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. The Company’s projected Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items that are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict including, but not limited to, share-based compensation expense, income taxes, due diligence expenses and legal expenses. Due to the variability, complexity and limited visibility of the adjusting items that would be excluded from projected Adjusted EBITDA in future periods, management does not forecast them for internal use and therefore cannot create a quantitative projected Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income (loss) reconciliation for the periods presented without unreasonable efforts. A quantitative reconciliation of projected Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income (loss) for the periods presented would imply a degree of precision and certainty as to these future items that does not exist and could be confusing to investors. From a qualitative perspective, it is anticipated that the differences between projected Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income (loss) for the periods presented will consist of items similar to those described in the financial tables later in this release, including, for example and without limitation, share-based compensation expense, income taxes, due diligence expenses and legal expenses. The timing and amount of any of these excluded items could significantly impact the Company’s GAAP net income (loss) for a particular period. When planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods, the Company does so primarily on a non-GAAP basis without preparing a GAAP analysis.
About Biote
Biote is transforming healthy aging through innovative, personalized hormone optimization and therapeutic wellness solutions delivered by Biote-certified medical providers. Biote trains practitioners to identify and treat early indicators of aging conditions, an underserved global market, providing affordable symptom relief for patients and driving clinic success for practitioners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including the words “may,” “can,” “should,” “will,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “hope,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target,” “continue,” “could,” “might,” “ongoing,” “potential,” “predict,” “would” and other similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the success of our dietary supplements to attain significant market acceptance among clinics, practitioners and their patients; our customers’ reliance on certain third parties to support the manufacturing of bio-identical hormones for prescribers; our and our customers’ sensitivity to regulatory, economic, environmental and competitive conditions in certain geographic regions; our ability to increase the use by practitioners and clinics of the Biote Method at the rate that we anticipate or at all; our ability to grow our business; the significant competition we face in our industry; the impact of strategic acquisitions and the implementation of our growth strategies; our limited operating history; our ability to protect our intellectual property; the heavy regulatory oversight in our industry; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the inability to profitably expand in existing markets and into new markets; the possibility that we may be adversely impacted by other economic, business and/or competitive factors, including recent bank failures; and future exchange and interest rates. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Biote’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2024, and other documents filed by Biote from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Biote assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Biote does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
Financial Tables
Biote Corp.
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| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
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| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ |
78,787 |
|
$ |
89,002 |
|
||
| Accounts receivable, net |
|
8,022 |
|
|
6,809 |
|
||
| Inventory, net |
|
18,917 |
|
|
17,307 |
|
||
| Other current assets |
|
8,635 |
|
|
9,225 |
|
||
| Total current assets |
|
114,361 |
|
|
122,343 |
|
||
| Property and equipment, net |
|
2,191 |
|
|
1,218 |
|
||
| Capitalized software, net |
|
4,930 |
|
|
4,973 |
|
||
| Goodwill |
|
5,525 |
|
|
— |
|
||
| Intangible assets, net |
|
6,015 |
|
|
— |
|
||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets |
|
2,202 |
|
|
1,877 |
|
||
| Deferred tax asset |
|
24,884 |
|
|
24,884 |
|||
| Total assets | $ |
160,108 |
|
$ |
155,295 |
|
||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ |
4,196 |
|
$ |
4,155 |
|
||
| Accrued expenses |
|
9,729 |
|
|
8,497 |
|
||
| Term loan, current |
|
6,250 |
|
|
6,250 |
|
||
| Deferred revenue, current |
|
2,876 |
|
|
3,002 |
|
||
| Earnout liabilities, current |
|
600 |
|
|
— |
|
||
| Operating lease liabilities, current |
|
406 |
|
|
311 |
|
||
| Total current liabilities |
|
24,057 |
|
|
22,215 |
|
||
| Term loan, net of current portion |
|
105,270 |
|
|
106,630 |
|
||
| Deferred revenue, net of current portion |
|
1,426 |
|
|
1,322 |
|
||
| Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion |
|
1,917 |
|
|
1,680 |
|
||
| TRA liability |
|
18,894 |
|
|
18,894 |
|
||
| Earnout liabilities, net of current portion |
|
53,444 |
|
|
41,100 |
|
||
| Total liabilities |
|
205,008 |
|
|
191,841 |
|
||
| Commitments and contingencies (See Note 19) | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
||
| Class A common stock, |
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
|
||
| Class V voting stock, |
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
|
||
| Additional paid-in capital |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
||
| Accumulated deficit |
|
(31,303 |
) |
|
(29,391 |
) |
||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
(14 |
) |
|
(12 |
) |
||
| Treasury stock, at cost |
|
(4,088 |
) |
|
— |
|
||
| biote Corp.’s stockholders’ deficit |
|
(35,399 |
) |
|
(29,397 |
) |
||
| Noncontrolling interest |
|
(9,501 |
) |
|
(7,149 |
) |
||
| Total stockholders’ deficit |
|
(44,900 |
) |
|
(36,546 |
) |
||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ |
160,108 |
|
$ |
155,295 |
|
||
Biote Corp. Consolidated Statements of Operations (In Thousands, except per share values) (Unaudited) |
|||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
||
| Revenue: | |||||||
| Product revenue | $ |
46,035 |
|
$ |
44,155 |
|
|
| Service revenue |
|
769 |
|
|
688 |
|
|
| Total revenue |
|
46,804 |
|
|
44,843 |
|
|
| Cost of revenue | |||||||
| Cost of products |
|
12,802 |
|
|
13,027 |
|
|
| Cost of services |
|
565 |
|
|
850 |
|
|
| Cost of revenue |
|
13,367 |
|
|
13,877 |
|
|
| Selling, general and administrative |
|
23,010 |
|
|
23,085 |
|
|
| Income from operations |
|
10,427 |
|
|
7,881 |
|
|
| Other income (expense), net: | |||||||
| Interest expense, net |
|
(1,660 |
) |
|
(1,646 |
) |
|
| Loss from change in fair value of warrant liability |
|
— |
|
|
(1,618 |
) |
|
| Loss from change in fair value of earnout liability |
|
(12,089 |
) |
|
(25,410 |
) |
|
| Other income (expense) |
|
(2 |
) |
|
(7 |
) |
|
| Total other income (expense), net |
|
(13,751 |
) |
|
(28,681 |
) |
|
| Loss before provision for income taxes |
|
(3,324 |
) |
|
(20,800 |
) |
|
| Income tax expense |
|
2,486 |
|
|
630 |
|
|
| Net Loss |
|
(5,810 |
) |
|
(21,430 |
) |
|
| Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
|
(3,740 |
) |
|
(14,625 |
) |
|
| Net loss attributable to biote Corp. stockholders | $ |
(2,070 |
) |
$ |
(6,805 |
) |
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments |
|
(1 |
) |
|
— |
|
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
(1 |
) |
|
— |
|
|
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ |
(5,811 |
) |
$ |
(21,430 |
) |
|
| Net loss per common share | |||||||
| Basic | $ |
(0.06 |
) |
$ |
(0.39 |
) |
|
| Diluted | $ |
(0.06 |
) |
$ |
(0.39 |
) |
|
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | |||||||
| Basic |
|
34,621,166 |
|
|
17,585,045 |
|
|
| Diluted |
|
34,621,166 |
|
|
17,585,045 |
|
|
Biote Corp. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In Thousands) (Unaudited) |
||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|||
| Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ |
(5,810 |
) |
$ |
(21,430 |
) |
||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
|
750 |
|
|
538 |
|
||
| Bad debt expense |
|
161 |
|
|
30 |
|
||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
202 |
|
|
195 |
|
||
| Provision for obsolete inventory |
|
70 |
|
|
— |
|
||
| Non-cash lease expense |
|
80 |
|
|
69 |
|
||
| Shares issued in settlement of litigation |
|
— |
|
|
1,199 |
|
||
| Share-based compensation expense |
|
1,763 |
|
|
2,170 |
|
||
| (Gain) loss from change in fair value of warrant liability |
|
— |
|
|
1,618 |
|
||
| Loss from change in fair value of earnout liability |
|
12,089 |
|
|
25,410 |
|
||
| Deferred income taxes |
|
— |
|
|
103 |
|
||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable |
|
(1,329 |
) |
|
(728 |
) |
||
| Inventory |
|
75 |
|
|
1,560 |
|
||
| Other current assets |
|
619 |
|
|
1,238 |
|
||
| Accounts payable |
|
(109 |
) |
|
857 |
|
||
| Deferred revenue |
|
(22 |
) |
|
205 |
|
||
| Accrued expenses |
|
(1,094 |
) |
|
(22 |
) |
||
| Operating lease liabilities |
|
(73 |
) |
|
(20 |
) |
||
| Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
7,372 |
|
|
12,992 |
|
||
| Investing Activities | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment |
|
(704 |
) |
|
(62 |
) |
||
| Purchases of capitalized software |
|
(350 |
) |
|
(318 |
) |
||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
|
(11,122 |
) |
|
— |
|
||
| Net cash used in investing activities |
|
(12,176 |
) |
|
(380 |
) |
||
| Financing Activities | ||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock |
|
(4,088 |
) |
|
— |
|
||
| Principal repayments on term loan |
|
(1,562 |
) |
|
(1,562 |
) |
||
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
|
324 |
|
|
420 |
|
||
| Distributions |
|
(83 |
) |
|
(3,093 |
) |
||
| Net cash used in financing activities |
|
(5,409 |
) |
|
(4,235 |
) |
||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
|
(2 |
) |
|
— |
|
||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
(10,215 |
) |
|
8,377 |
|
||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
89,002 |
|
|
79,231 |
|
||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ |
78,787 |
|
$ |
87,608 |
|
||
| Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ |
2,230 |
|
$ |
2,230 |
|
||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ |
2 |
|
$ |
2,232 |
|
||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities | ||||||||
| Capital expenditures and capitalized software included in accounts payable | $ |
85 |
|
$ |
94 |
|
||
| Shares issued to acquire Simpatra | $ |
1,574 |
|
$ |
— |
|
||
Biote Corp. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Loss (In Thousands) (Unaudited) |
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The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, as well as the calculation of net loss margin and Adjusted EBITDA margin, for each of the periods indicated. |
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||
| March 31, | |||||||
| (in thousands) |
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
| Net Loss | $ |
(5,810 |
) |
$ |
(21,430 |
) |
|
| Interest expense, net |
|
1,660 |
|
|
1,646 |
|
|
| Income tax expense |
|
2,486 |
|
|
630 |
|
|
| Depreciation and amortization |
|
750 |
|
|
538 |
|
|
| Share-based compensation expense(1) |
|
1,763 |
|
|
2,170 |
|
|
| Litigation expenses-former owner(2) |
|
601 |
|
|
530 |
|
|
| Litigation-other(3) |
|
70 |
|
|
184 |
|
|
| Legal settlement (gain) loss(4) |
|
— |
|
|
1,198 |
|
|
| Transaction-related expenses(5) |
|
45 |
|
|
324 |
|
|
| Other expenses(6) |
|
85 |
|
|
268 |
|
|
| Merger and acquisition expenses(7) |
|
419 |
|
|
21 |
|
|
| Loss from change in fair value of warrant liability |
|
— |
|
|
1,618 |
|
|
| Loss from change in fair value of earnout liability |
|
12,089 |
|
|
25,410 |
|
|
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ |
14,158 |
|
$ |
13,107 |
|
|
| Total revenue | $ |
46,804 |
|
$ |
44,843 |
|
|
| Net income (loss) margin(8) |
|
-12.4 |
% |
|
-47.8 |
% |
|
| Adjusted EBITDA margin(9) |
|
30.2 |
% |
|
29.2 |
% |
|
(1) |
Represents employee compensation expense associated with equity-based stock awards. This includes expense associated with equity incentive instruments including phantom stock awards, stock options and restricted stock units. |
|
(2) |
Represents legal expenses to defend the Company against claims asserted by the Company’s former owner. |
|
(3) |
Represents litigation expenses other than those incurred in connection with claims asserted by the Company’s former owner that are not related to the Company’s ongoing business. |
|
(4) |
Represents settlements of legal matters. |
|
(5) |
Represents transaction costs including legal fees of |
|
(6) |
Represents executive severance costs of |
|
(7) |
Represents legal fees of |
|
(8) |
Net loss margin is defined as net loss divided by total revenue. |
|
(9) |
Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenue. |
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