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Dec 31, 2021

Bioventus Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Bioventus's financial performance in Q4 2021 was marked by a net loss but revenue growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.

Key Takeaways

Bioventus reported a net sales increase of 32.3% year-over-year to $130.4 million in Q4 2021, driven by acquisitions. However, the company experienced a net loss of $1.9 million, compared to a net income of $2.3 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased slightly to $28.5 million from $28.2 million in the prior year.

Net sales increased by 32.3% year-over-year, reaching $130.4 million.

Net loss was ($1.9) million, a decrease compared to the prior year's net income of $2.3 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased slightly to $28.5 million.

International net sales increased significantly by 71.0% year over year.

Total Revenue
$130M
Previous year: $98.6M
+32.3%
EPS
$0.26
Previous year: $2.32
-88.8%
Gross Profit
$87.8M
Previous year: $73.5M
+19.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$43.9M
Previous year: $86.8M
-49.4%
Total Assets
$1.23B

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Forward Guidance

For the full year 2022, Bioventus expects net sales between $545 million and $565 million, representing a year-over-year growth of approximately 26% to 31%. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $94 million and $107 million, compared to $80.8 million for 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to grow by approximately 26% to 31% year-over-year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is projected to increase compared to the previous year.
  • Focus on achieving double-digit organic revenue growth.
  • Delivery on cost-synergy commitments.
  • Completion of the anticipated acquisition of CartiHeal.

Challenges Ahead

  • The company is not providing guidance for adjusted diluted earnings per share due to the uncertainty of the timing for its potential CartiHeal acquisition.
  • Inability to predict with reasonable certainty the impact and timing of acquisition-related expenses.
  • Uncertainty regarding accounting fair-value adjustments.
  • Dependence on a limited number of products.
  • The severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic are outside of the Company’s control and could cause the Company’s future operating results to be different from its current expectations, particularly if the impact of the pandemic worsens.

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