Enzo Biochem Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results and Provides a Company Update

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Enzo Biochem (NYSE: ENZ) has reported its fiscal first quarter 2024 results, highlighting a challenging period with revenue declining 20% year-over-year to $6.2 million, primarily due to reduced market demand in the life sciences tools sector. The company maintained a strong cash position of $47.7 million and improved its cash management, reducing operating cash usage by $4.4 million compared to the previous year.

The company recently paid a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share on December 2, 2024, and appointed Jon Couchman, Managing Member of Couchman Management , to its board of directors and various committees effective November 22, 2024.

Positive

• Strong cash position of $47.7 million
• Reduced cash burn with $4.4 million decrease in operating cash usage
• Special dividend payment of $0.10 per share to shareholders

Negative

• 20% year-over-year revenue decline to $6.2 million
• Continued headwinds in life sciences tools market affecting demand

Insights

Financial Analyst

The Q1 FY2025 results paint a concerning picture for Enzo Biochem. Revenue declined by 20% year-over-year to $6.2 million, reflecting persistent challenges in the life sciences tools sector. While the company maintains a healthy cash position of $47.7 million, the reduced operating cash burn (down $4.4 million compared to last year) suggests aggressive cost-cutting measures. The special dividend of $0.10 per share, while providing some return to shareholders, represents a relatively small portion of the company's cash reserves. The declining market demand and revenue contraction indicate potential structural challenges that could impact future growth prospects and valuation multiples.

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE: ENZ) (“Enzo” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2024.

First Quarter Highlights

• Enzo ended the first quarter with aggregate cash and cash equivalents of $47.7 million. The net cash used in operating activities during the first quarter decreased by $4.4 million compared to the prior year.

• The Company's first-quarter revenue of $6.2 million declined year-over-year by 20% due to declining market demand related to general continued headwinds in the life sciences tools space.

Recent Events

• The declared special cash dividend of $0.10 per share on its common stock was paid on December 2, 2024 to the holders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2024.

• Jon Couchman became a director of the Company and member of the Company’s Audit Committee, Nominating & Governance Committee and Compensation Committee effective November 22, 2024. Mr. Couchman is the Managing Member of Couchman Management LLC, an investment management company through which he manages private investments. Mr. Couchman has significant public company director experience and has served in various executive leadership roles.
  

About Enzo Biochem

Enzo Biochem, Inc. has operated as a life sciences company for over 45 years. The primary business of Enzo today is conducted through its Life Sciences division, Enzo Life Sciences, which focuses on labeling and detection technologies from DNA to whole cell analysis, including a comprehensive portfolio of thousands of high-quality products, including antibodies, genomic probes, assays, biochemicals, and proteins. The Company’s proprietary products and technologies play central roles in translational research and drug development areas, including cell biology, genomics, assays, immunohistochemistry, and small molecule chemistry. The Company monetizes its technology primarily via sales through our global distribution network and licensing. For more information, please visit enzo.com or follow Enzo Biochem on X and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this release may be considered "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. Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management, including those related to cash flow, gross margins, revenues and expenses, which are dependent on a number of factors outside of the control of the Company, including, inter alia, the markets for the Company’s products, cost of goods sold, other expenses, government regulations, litigation, and general business conditions. See Risk Factors in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2024. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. The Company disclaims any obligations to update any forward-looking statement as a result of developments occurring after the date of this release.

Enzo Biochem Contacts
For Enzo Biochem:
Patricia Eckert, Chief Financial Officer
Enzo Biochem
631-755-5500
peckert@enzo.com

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures by Enzo

The non-GAAP financial measures contained in this press release (including, without limitation, Adjusted net loss, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA) are not GAAP measures of the Company’s financial performance or liquidity and should not be considered as alternatives to net income (loss) as a measure of financial performance or cash flows from operations as measures of liquidity, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of such non-GAAP measures is included in the presentation of the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended October 31, 2024 contained herein and is also available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website (https://www.enzo.com).

The Company believes the presentation of these non-GAAP measures provides useful additional information to investors because they provide information consistent with that on which management evaluates the financial performance of the Company. The Company manages its business based on its operating cash flows. It refers to EBITDA as its primary indicator of performance and refers to Adjusted EBITDA to further exclude items of a non-recurring nature. It is reasonable to expect that one or more excluded items will occur in future periods, though the amounts recognized can vary significantly from period to period. You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used to determine a non-GAAP financial measure and the reasons management considers it appropriate for supplemental analysis. Our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

We refer you to the tables attached to this press release, which includes reconciliation tables of GAAP net loss to Adjusted net loss and GAAP net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

ENZO BIOCHEM, INC.
(in thousands, except per share data)
		Three months ended
Selected operations data:		October 31,
		(unaudited)
			2024				2023
Revenues		$	6,213			$	7,806
Gross profit			2,280				3,455
Gross profit %			37	%			44	%
Operating loss			(3,622	)			(5,476	)
Net loss from continuing operations			(3,071	)			(5,675	)
Net loss from discontinued operations			(305	)			(941	)
Net loss		$	(3,376	)		$	(6,616	)
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted – Continuing Operations			($0.07	)			($0.11	)
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted – Discontinued Operations			$0.00				($0.02	)
Total net loss per basic and diluted common share			($0.07	)			($0.13	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted			52,244				50,184
Selected balance sheet data:		10/31/2024 (unaudited)				7/31/2024 (unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents		$	47,735			$	52,371
Working capital			36,264				45,237
Stockholders' equity			47,658				56,112
Total assets			75,291				85,764

The following table presents a reconciliation of reported net loss and basic and diluted net loss per share to Adjusted net loss and Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share for the three months ended October 31, 2024.
ENZO BIOCHEM, INC.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Table
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
		Three months ended
		October 31,
			2024
Reported GAAP loss		$	(3,376	)
Adjusted for:
Discrete legal matters			288
One time inventory provision			252
Net loss from discontinued operations			305
Adjusted net loss		$	(2,531	)
Weighted Shares Outstanding:
Basic and diluted			52,244
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
Basic and diluted net loss per share GAAP			($0.07	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share non-GAAP			($0.05	)

The following table presents a reconciliation of reported GAAP net loss for the three months ended October 31, 2024 to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:
ENZO BIOCHEM, INC.
EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Table
(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Three months ended
		October 31,
			2024
GAAP net loss		$	(3,376	)
Plus (minus):
Depreciation and amortization			319
Interest (income) expense, net			(620	)
EBITDA			(3,677	)
Adjusted for:
Discrete legal matters			288
One time inventory provision			252
Net loss from discontinued operations			305
Foreign exchange loss			192
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(2,640	)

FAQ

What was Enzo Biochem's (ENZ) revenue in Q1 FY2025?

Enzo Biochem reported revenue of $6.2 million in Q1 FY2025, representing a 20% decline year-over-year.

How much cash does Enzo Biochem (ENZ) have as of Q1 FY2025?

Enzo Biochem ended Q1 FY2025 with aggregate cash and cash equivalents of $47.7 million.

What dividend did Enzo Biochem (ENZ) pay in December 2024?

Enzo Biochem paid a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share on December 2, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 15, 2024.

How much did Enzo Biochem (ENZ) reduce its operating cash usage in Q1 FY2025?

Enzo Biochem reduced its net cash used in operating activities by $4.4 million compared to the prior year.