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Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPID), is a leading life sciences technology company known for its pioneering automation solutions designed to accelerate the manufacturing and safe release of critical healthcare products. The company's flagship product, the Growth Direct™ system, modernizes and automates the otherwise manual microbial quality control (MQC) testing workflows, which are essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This revolutionary platform ensures faster detection of microbial contamination, delivering significant economic benefits while enhancing the quality processes of manufacturers.
Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, Rapid Micro Biosystems operates globally with locations in Lexington, Massachusetts, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. The company's solutions are pivotal in areas such as biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and sterile injectables. By automating MQC, the Growth Direct™ system meets current regulatory practices and improves operational efficiency, data integrity, and accuracy.
One of the company's recent milestones includes a collaboration with Samsung Biologics, a top global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), which has adopted the Growth Direct® platform to enhance its microbial quality control processes. This partnership underscores the platform’s capability to handle the scale, data integrity, and speed demanded by modern biomanufacturing.
In 2023, Rapid Micro Biosystems reported a revenue of $22.5 million, reflecting a 31% growth compared to the previous year, and a notable increase in recurring revenue. The company ended the year with approximately $95 million in cash and investments. With a strong financial position and a growth trajectory, the company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and improving sales and marketing processes.
Rapid Micro Biosystems is also preparing to launch a new Rapid Sterility Application for the Growth Direct® system. This application is a game-changer for sterility testing, reducing time to organism detection to as little as 12 hours and final results within one to three days, a significant improvement over the traditional 14-day incubation period.
Rapid Micro Biosystems (Nasdaq: RPID) has launched the RMBNucleus™ Mold Alarm, a new feature for the Growth Direct® System aimed at detecting environmental molds rapidly in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This innovation addresses the critical challenge of slow mold detection, which can jeopardize product safety. The Mold Alarm offers enhanced data integrity and alerts users within 24 hours of detection, allowing for prompt intervention. The product will be available before the end of 2022, and the company is showcasing it at the 2022 PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference.
Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPID) announced its participation as a sponsor and exhibitor at the 2022 PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference, taking place from October 10-12 in Washington, D.C. The event will gather global professionals to discuss pharmaceutical microbiology challenges. The company will showcase its Growth Direct® System, an advanced automation platform for microbiological quality control, aimed at enhancing laboratory efficiency. Highlights include a Tech Talk on faster monitoring and two poster presentations focusing on compliance and automated differentiation in environmental tests.
Rapid Micro Biosystems (Nasdaq: RPID) announced that CEO Robert Spignesi will present at the 2022 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference on September 14. His session, titled “The Microbiology Lab of the 21st Century”, will address challenges faced by global pharmaceutical companies and the role of automation and digitization in modernizing microbial quality control in manufacturing. The session starts at 7:15 AM ET and will last approximately 25 minutes, followed by a Q&A with Kham Nguyen.
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Rapid Micro Biosystems reported Q2 2022 commercial revenue of $3.9 million, down from $5.7 million in Q2 2021. Recurring revenue grew 31% to $2.5 million, now representing 65% of total revenue. The company has lowered its full-year revenue guidance to at least $17.0 million, citing slower system placements and macroeconomic uncertainties. An organizational restructuring plan has been announced, aiming for $8.0 - $9.0 million in annual cost savings. The company rejected a takeover proposal from Kennedy Lewis Investment Management.
Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPID) has announced its Board of Directors' unanimous rejection of a non-binding proposal from Kennedy Lewis Investment Management to acquire the company for $5.00 per share. The Board has engaged Morgan Stanley as financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives, including potential sale or merger. Additionally, a limited-duration stockholder rights plan was adopted to protect shareholder value, with rights triggered if ownership exceeds 15%. The plan will expire after the 2023 Annual Meeting unless approved by shareholders.
Rapid Micro Biosystems (Nasdaq: RPID) is set to release its second quarter 2022 financial results on August 12, prior to market open. A management webcast will follow at 8:30 a.m. EST, accessible on the Company’s website. The Company specializes in automation solutions for healthcare product manufacturing, enhancing microbial quality control testing through its flagship Growth Direct System. This innovation improves efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, supporting the safe production of biologics, vaccines, and therapies.
Rapid Micro Biosystems has received an unsolicited proposal from Kennedy Lewis Investment Management to acquire all outstanding shares for $5.00 per share in cash. The Board of Directors will review this non-binding offer in line with its fiduciary duties, emphasizing that shareholders do not need to take any action at this time. The company specializes in automation solutions aimed at enhancing the manufacturing and release processes for healthcare products, including biologics and vaccines, and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC is proposing to acquire Rapid Micro Biosystems (RPID) for $5.00 per share in cash, reflecting a 57% premium over its last closing price of $3.18 on June 29, 2022. As of now, Kennedy Lewis holds approximately 14.14% of RPID's Class A common stock. The firm believes that taking RPID private could enhance its operational value and support stakeholders. The proposal is contingent upon due diligence and final agreement terms, which Kennedy Lewis is prepared to pursue swiftly.
Rapid Micro Biosystems reported first quarter 2022 commercial revenue of $4.2 million, down from $4.8 million in Q1 2021.
Recurring commercial revenue grew by 66% to $2.7 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2022 revenue outlook of $27 million to $32 million, expecting growth of 25% to 50% year-over-year. The net loss decreased to ($14.9 million) from ($22.1 million) in Q1 2021. Cash and investments totaled $184.2 million, with no debt. System placements are anticipated to peak in Q4 2022 as access to customer sites improves.
Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPID) will announce its first quarter 2022 financial results on May 10, 2022, before the market opens. A webcast conference call hosted by management will follow at 8:30 a.m. EDT, accessible via the company’s investor relations website. The company specializes in life sciences technology, focusing on automation solutions that enhance the manufacturing and quality control processes for healthcare products, including biologics and vaccines. Their Growth Direct System modernizes microbial quality control testing across pharmaceutical manufacturing globally.
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