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Mar 31, 2023

BioLife Q1 2023 Earnings Report

BioLife Solutions' Q1 2023 financial results were released, showcasing a 4% revenue increase year-over-year, driven by strong growth in cell processing and biopreservation media, while the company decided to explore strategic alternatives for its ultra-low temperature and cryogenic freezer product lines.

Key Takeaways

BioLife Solutions reported a 4% increase in revenue to $37.7 million in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022. The company is exploring strategic alternatives for its ULT and cryogenic freezer businesses to refocus on high-margin, high-growth recurring revenue streams.

Total revenue increased by 4% to $37.7 million compared to Q1 2022.

Cell Processing platform revenue increased by 27% to $19.0 million.

Adjusted gross margin improved to 37% compared to 33% in Q1 2022.

The company is exploring strategic alternatives for its CBS and Stirling businesses.

Total Revenue
$37.7M
Previous year: $36.2M
+4.1%
EPS
-$0.27
Previous year: -$0.191
+41.4%
Gross margin
35%
Previous year: 29%
+20.7%
Adjusted gross margin
37%
Previous year: 33%
+12.1%
Operating loss
-$13.6M
Previous year: -$7.6M
+78.9%
Gross Profit
$13.2M
Previous year: $10.5M
+25.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$56.9M
Previous year: $59.5M
-4.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$6.01M
Previous year: -$9.38M
-36.0%
Total Assets
$446M
Previous year: $544M
-18.0%

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Forward Guidance

BioLife Solutions reaffirmed its 2023 revenue guidance, expecting total revenue to range from $188 million to $202 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 16% to 25%. Excluding COVID-19-related revenue, this range reflects year-over-year growth of 26% to 35%.

Positive Outlook

  • Approvals of new cell and gene therapies
  • Additional approvals of commercial CGT in new geographies
  • Additional approvals of CGT in new indications
  • Migration of commercial therapies to first or second-line treatment
  • An eventual transition to allogeneic therapies

Revenue & Expenses

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