Bio-Techne Releases Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results
Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH) reported strong financial results for Q2 FY2021, with organic revenue growth of 19% to $224.3 million and a 21% overall increase. GAAP EPS decreased to $1.15, mainly due to a prior year's non-recurring gain, but adjusted EPS rose by 50% to $1.62. Both the Protein Sciences and Diagnostics and Genomics segments saw record organic growth of 19%. The company also achieved an adjusted operating margin of 38.7%, up from 33.4% year-over-year, while paying down $125 million in debt.
- Organic revenue increased by 19% to $224.3 million.
- Adjusted EPS rose 50% to $1.62.
- Adjusted operating margin improved to 38.7% from 33.4%.
- GAAP EPS decreased to $1.15 from $3.02 due to a non-recurring gain in the previous year.
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2020.
Second Quarter FY2021 Snapshot
- Second quarter organic revenue increased by
19% (21% reported) to$224.3 million and15% (16% reported) in the first half of fiscal 2021 to$428.5 million . - GAAP EPS was
$1.15 versus$3.02 one year ago primarily relating to a non-recurring gain of approximately$121 million in our ChemoCentryx investment in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Delivered record adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of$1.62 versus$1.08 one year ago. - Adjusted Operating Margin increased to
38.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to33.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. - Excellent commercial execution in both the Protein Sciences and Diagnostics and Genomics segments, with each delivering record organic growth of
19% . - Delivered record operating cash flows in the first half of fiscal 2021 while paying down approximately
$125 million in outstanding debt.
The Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Adjusted EPS, adjusted earnings, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating income, organic growth, and adjusted operating margin are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items detailed later in this press release under the heading "Use of non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures." A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures is included in this press release.
"I would like to thank the entire global Bio-Techne team for delivering such a stellar quarter," said Chuck Kummeth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bio-Techne. "To achieve
Kummeth added, "The continued ramp of our high-growth platforms including Exosome Dx, Cell and Gene Therapy, GMP Proteins, proteomics instrumentation and genomics will be exciting to watch as we strive for continued double-digit organic growth. Our expanded digital platform, increased global brand presence, and world class customer relationships has brought our renowned protein and antibody products (as well as our new platforms) to the forefront of the life science tools and diagnostics industry."
Second Quarter Fiscal 2021
Revenue
Net sales for the second quarter increased
GAAP Earnings Results
GAAP EPS decreased to
Non-GAAP Earnings Results
Adjusted EPS increased to
Segment Results
Management uses adjusted operating results to monitor and evaluate performance of the Company's business segments, as highlighted below.
Protein Sciences Segment
The Company's Protein Sciences segment is one of the world's leading suppliers of specialized proteins such as cytokines and growth factors, immunoassays, antibodies and reagents, to the biotechnology and academic research communities. Additionally, the segment provides an array of platforms useful in various areas of protein analysis. Protein Sciences segment's second quarter fiscal 2021 net sales were
Diagnostics and Genomics Segment
The Company's Diagnostics and Genomics segment provides blood chemistry and blood gas quality controls, hematology instrument controls, immunoassays and other bulk and custom reagents for the in vitro diagnostic market. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment also develops and provides in situ hybridization products as well as exosome-based diagnostics for various pathologies, including prostate cancer. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment's second quarter fiscal 2021 net sales were
Conference Call
Bio-Techne will host an earnings conference call today, February 2, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. CST. To listen, please dial 1-877-407-9208 or 1-201-493-6784 for international callers, and reference conference ID 13715028. The earnings call can also be accessed via webcast through the following link http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=143031.
A recorded rebroadcast will be available for interested parties unable to participate in the live conference call by dialing 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671 (for international callers) and referencing Conference ID 13715028. The replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. CST on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 until 11:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
Use of non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures:
This press release contains financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP). These non-GAAP measures include:
- Organic growth
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share
- Adjusted net earnings
- Adjusted gross margin
- Adjusted operating income
- Adjusted operating margin
We provide these measures as additional information regarding our operating results. We use these non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate our performance and in making financial and operational decisions, including with respect to incentive compensation. We believe that our presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency with respect to our results of operations and that these measures are useful for period-to-period comparison of results.
Our non-GAAP financial measure of organic growth represents revenue growth excluding revenue from acquisitions within the preceding 12 months as well as the impact of foreign currency. Excluding these measures provides more useful period-to-period comparison of revenue results as it excludes the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, which can vary significantly from period to period, and revenue from acquisitions that would not be included in the comparable prior period.
Our non-GAAP financial measures for adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating margin, and adjusted net earnings, in total and on a per share basis, exclude the costs recognized upon the sale of acquired inventory, amortization of acquisition intangibles, acquisition related expenses inclusive of the changes in fair value of contingent consideration, and other non-recurring items including non-recurring costs and gains. The Company excludes amortization of purchased intangible assets, purchase accounting adjustments, including costs recognized upon the sale of acquired inventory and acquisition-related expenses inclusive of the changes in fair value contingent consideration, and other non-recurring items including gains or losses on legal settlements and one-time assessments from this measure because they occur as a result of specific events, and are not reflective of our internal investments, the costs of developing, producing, supporting and selling our products, and the other ongoing costs to support our operating structure. Additionally, these amounts can vary significantly from period to period based on current activity.
The Company's non-GAAP adjusted operating margin and adjusted net earnings, in total and on a per share basis, also excludes stock-based compensation expense, which is inclusive of the employer portion of payroll taxes on those stock awards, restructuring, impairments of equity method investments, gain and losses from investments, and certain adjustments to income tax expense. Stock-based compensation is excluded from non-GAAP adjusted net earnings because of the nature of this charge, specifically the varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions, variety of award types, and unpredictability of amount and timing of employer related tax obligations. Impairments of equity investments are excluded as they are not part of our day-to-day operating decisions. Additionally, gains and losses from other investments that are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any predictability are excluded. Costs related to restructuring activities, including reducing overhead and consolidating facilities, are excluded because we believe they are not indicative of our normal operating costs. For the Eminence acquisition, amortization expense and costs of acquired inventory were adjusted in the net earnings calculation based on the Company's ownership percentage to calculate the adjusted net earnings per share attributable to Bio-Techne. The Company independently calculates a non-GAAP adjusted tax rate to be applied to the identified non-GAAP adjustments considering the impact of discrete items on these adjustments and the jurisdictional mix of the adjustments. In addition, the tax impact of other discrete and non-recurring charges which impact our reported GAAP tax rate are adjusted from net earnings. We believe these tax items can significantly affect the period-over-period assessment of operating results and not necessarily reflect costs and/or income associated with historical trends and future results.
Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations of adjusted financial measures used in this press release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as provided with the financial statements attached to this press release.
Forward Looking Statements:
Our press releases may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the actual results of operations. The following important factors, among others, have affected and, in the future, could affect the Company's actual results: the effect of new branding and marketing initiatives, the integration of new businesses and leadership, the introduction and acceptance of new products, the funding and focus of the types of research by the Company's customers, the impact of the growing number of producers of biotechnology research products and related price competition, general economic conditions, customer site closures or supply chain issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations, and the costs and results of research and product development efforts of the Company and of companies in which the Company has invested or with which it has formed strategic relationships.
For additional information concerning such factors, see the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements we make in our press releases due to new information or future events. Investors are cautioned not to place undue emphasis on these statements.
Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) is a global life sciences company providing innovative tools and bioactive reagents for the research and clinical diagnostic communities. Bio-Techne products assist scientific investigations into biological processes and the nature and progress of specific diseases. They aid in drug discovery efforts and provide the means for accurate clinical tests and diagnoses. With thousands of products in its portfolio, Bio-Techne generated approximately
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BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
QUARTER ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||||||||||||||
12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | 12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | |||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 224,253 | $ | 184,934 | $ | 428,452 | $ | 368,177 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 73,353 | 63,531 | 139,821 | 128,361 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin | 150,900 | 121,403 | 288,631 | 239,816 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 83,116 | 68,030 | 155,714 | 137,040 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 16,789 | 16,381 | 32,830 | 32,459 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 99,905 | 84,411 | 188,544 | 169,499 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 50,995 | 36,992 | 100,087 | 70,317 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | 5,373 | 113,334 | (4,381) | 97,812 | ||||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | 56,368 | 150,326 | 95,706 | 168,129 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes | 10,224 | 30,704 | 16,168 | 34,111 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interest | $ | 46,144 | $ | 119,622 | $ | 79,538 | $ | 134,018 | ||||||||
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | (130) | - | (130) | - | ||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to Bio-Techne | 46,274 | 119,622 | 79,668 | 134,018 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.20 | $ | 3.13 | $ | 2.06 | $ | 3.51 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.15 | $ | 3.02 | $ | 1.98 | $ | 3.40 | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 38,691 | 38,167 | 38,614 | 38,100 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 40,257 | 39,550 | 40,135 | 39,370 | ||||||||||||
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | 12/31/20 | 6/30/20 | ||||||
Cash and equivalents | $ | 165,526 | $ | 146,625 | ||||
Short-term available-for-sale investments | 117,426 | 124,268 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 128,243 | 122,534 | ||||||
Inventories | 106,590 | 103,152 | ||||||
Other current assets | 24,148 | 24,341 | ||||||
Total current assets | 541,933 | 520,920 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 195,602 | 176,829 | ||||||
Right of use asset | 68,154 | 71,465 | ||||||
Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 1,250,838 | 1,244,853 | ||||||
Other assets | 11,339 | 13,522 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 2,067,866 | $ | 2,027,589 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 70,132 | $ | 63,270 | ||||
Contract liabilities | 13,217 | 13,049 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 3,658 | 2,376 | ||||||
Contingent consideration payable | 4,983 | 5,938 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities – current | 9,912 | 9,535 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt obligations | 12,500 | 12,500 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 3,166 | - | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 117,568 | 106,668 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 105,342 | 101,090 | ||||||
Long-term debt obligations | 219,035 | 344,243 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 63,672 | 67,248 | ||||||
Long-term contingent consideration payable | 5,599 | 199 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 25,796 | 26,949 | ||||||
Stockholders' equity | 1,530,854 | 1,381,192 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 2,067,866 | $ | 2,027,589 | ||||
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN PERCENTAGE (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
QUARTER ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||||||||||||||
12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | 12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | |||||||||||||
Gross margin percentage – GAAP | 67.3 | % | 65.6 | % | 67.4 | % | 65.1 | % | ||||||||
Identified adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Costs recognized upon sale of acquired inventory | - | - | % | - | - | % | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 3.9 | % | 4.7 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.7 | % | ||||||||
Stock compensation expense - COGS | 0.3 | % | 0.3 | 0.3 | % | 0.2 | ||||||||||
Gross margin percentage - Adjusted | 71.5 | % | 70.6 | % | 71.7 | % | 70.0 | % | ||||||||
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN PERCENTAGE (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
QUARTER ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||||||||||||||
12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | 12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | |||||||||||||
Operating margin percentage – GAAP | 22.7 | % | 20.0 | % | 23.4 | % | 19.1 | % | ||||||||
Identified adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Costs recognized upon sale of acquired inventory | - | - | % | - | - | % | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 6.8 | % | 8.2 | % | 7.1 | % | 8.2 | % | ||||||||
Acquisition related expenses | 2.0 | % | -0.5 | % | 1.1 | % | 0.1 | % | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 7.2 | % | 5.7 | % | 6.9 | % | 5.3 | % | ||||||||
Operating margin percentage - Adjusted | 38.7 | % | 33.4 | % | 38.5 | % | 32.7 | % | ||||||||
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS and EARNINGS per SHARE (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
QUARTER ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||||||||||||||
12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | 12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | |||||||||||||
Net earnings – GAAP attributable to Bio-Techne | $ | 46,274 | $ | 119,622 | $ | 79,668 | $ | 134,018 | ||||||||
Identified adjustments attributable to Bio-Techne: | ||||||||||||||||
Costs recognized upon sale of acquired inventory | 11 | - | 11 | - | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 14,994 | 15,108 | 30,495 | 30,008 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition related expenses | 4,514 | (787) | 4,746 | 617 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 16,225 | 10,618 | 29,558 | 19,418 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | 142 | - | 142 | - | ||||||||||||
Realized and unrealized loss (gain) on investments and Other | (10,197) | (120,449) | (5,846) | (110,048) | ||||||||||||
Tax impact of above adjustments | (3,041) | 24,132 | (7,936) | 17,151 | ||||||||||||
Tax impact of discrete items | (3,674) | (5,384) | (7,826) | (6,655) | ||||||||||||
Net earnings - Adjusted | $ | 65,248 | $ | 42,860 | $ | 123,012 | $ | 84,510 | ||||||||
Earnings per share - diluted – Adjusted | $ | 1.62 | $ | 1.08 | $ | 3.06 | $ | 2.15 | ||||||||
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION SEGMENT REVENUE (In thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
QUARTER ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||||||||||||||
12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | 12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | |||||||||||||
Protein Sciences segment revenue | $ | 172,179 | $ | 141,517 | $ | 326,625 | $ | 282,512 | ||||||||
Diagnostics and Genomics segment revenue | 52,469 | 43,846 | 102,595 | 86,397 | ||||||||||||
Intersegment revenue | (395) | (429) | (768) | (732) | ||||||||||||
Consolidated revenue | $ | 224,253 | $ | 184,934 | $ | 428,452 | $ | 368,177 | ||||||||
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME (In thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
QUARTER ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||||||||||||||
12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | 12/31/20 | 12/31/19 | |||||||||||||
Protein Sciences segment operating income | $ | 80,246 | $ | 60,872 | $ | 150,598 | $ | 120,410 | ||||||||
Diagnostics and Genomics segment operating income | 8,107 | 975 | 16,781 | 1,875 | ||||||||||||
Segment operating income | 88,353 | 61,847 | 167,379 | 122,285 | ||||||||||||
Corporate general, selling, and administrative | (1,520) | (12) | (2,482) | (2,113) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income | 86,833 | 61,835 | 164,897 | 120,172 | ||||||||||||
Cost recognized upon sale of acquired inventory | (23) | - | (23) | - | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | (15,027) | (15,108) | (30,528) | (30,008) | ||||||||||||
Acquisition related expenses | (4,421) | 881 | (4,558) | (429) | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | (16,225) | (10,618) | (29,557) | (19,418) | ||||||||||||
Restructure costs | (142) | - | (142) | - | ||||||||||||
Operating income | $ | 50,995 | $ | 36,990 | $ | 100,087 | $ | 70,317 | ||||||||
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