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Mar 31, 2021

AbCellera Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported a significant increase in revenue driven by milestone payments and royalties, along with substantial net earnings compared to a net loss in the same quarter of the previous year.

Key Takeaways

AbCellera reported a significant increase in revenue for Q1 2021, driven by milestone payments and royalties. The company also generated substantial net earnings, a stark contrast to the net loss reported in the same quarter of the previous year. Partnership business expanded, and a second therapeutic antibody for COVID-19 advanced into clinical trials.

Total revenue increased to $203 million, up from $5 million in Q1 2020.

Net earnings reached $117 million, compared to a $2 million loss in Q1 2020.

Partnership business expanded by 16 programs, a 23% increase in growth rate.

A second therapeutic antibody for COVID-19, LY-CoV1404, advanced into clinical trials.

Total Revenue
$203M
Previous year: $4.66M
+4253.5%
EPS
$0.37
Previous year: -$0.1
-470.0%
Discovery partners
29
Previous year: 24
+20.8%
Programs under contract
119
Previous year: 73
+63.0%
Program starts
52
Previous year: 47
+10.6%
Gross Profit
$183M
Previous year: $539K
+33801.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$686M
Free Cash Flow
$106M
Previous year: -$1.35M
-7962.0%
Total Assets
$1.13B

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Forward Guidance

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management.

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