8-K
BIO-TECHNE Corp (TECH)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2024
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Minnesota | 0-17272 | 41-1427402 |
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| (State or Other Jurisdiction of<br><br>Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification<br><br>Number) |
| 55413<br><br> |
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| 614 McKinley Place NE<br><br>Minneapolis , Minnesota 55413 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
| ( 612 ) 379-8854 |
| (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
| Not Applicable |
| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common Stock | TECH | NASDAQ |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| ☐ | Emerging growth company |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
A copy of the press release issued by Bio-Techne Corporation on May 1, 2024, describing the results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and its financial condition as of March 31, 2024 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 8.01 Other Events
A copy of the press release issued by Bio-Techne Corporation on May 1, 2024 announcing a cash dividend is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) Exhibits | |
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 1, 2024, announcing results of operations |
| 99.2 | Press Release, dated May 1, 2024, announcing cash dividend |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION | |
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| Date: May 1, 2024 | By: | /s/ Shane V. Bohnen |
| | Shane V. Bohnen | |
| | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
BIO-TECHNE RELEASES THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2024 RESULTS
Minneapolis/May 1, 2024/ Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ending March 31, 2024.
Third Quarter FY2024 Highlights
●Third quarter organic revenue increased by 2% (3% reported) to $303.4 million.
●GAAP earnings per share (EPS) was $0.31 versus $0.43 one year ago. Delivered adjusted EPS of $0.48 compared to $0.53 one year ago.
●Strong commercial execution in Diagnostics & Genomics led to 10% organic segment growth (16% reported).
●Continued uptake of our cell and gene therapy workflow solutions, including record sales for our GMP reagent portfolio.
●Cash flow generated from operations increased to $223.5 million, a 31% increase from the prior year.
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The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted net earnings, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating income, adjusted tax rate, organic revenue, adjusted operating margin, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), and adjusted EBITDA 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 am proud of the remarkable execution of our Bio-Techne team under challenging end market conditions, which drove solid top-line performance,” said Kim Kelderman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bio-Techne. “As expected, we experienced subsiding headwinds from de-stocking but also delivered year-over-year growth in a depressed biopharma end market. This top-line performance, combined with the benefits of cost and efficiency initiatives, resulted in a 33.0% adjusted operating margin, representing a 290 basis-point sequential improvement.”
Kelderman added, “Our differentiated portfolio of highly bioactive core reagents, proteomic analysis, cell & gene therapy, spatial biology and diagnostic solutions, remain extremely well positioned to catalyze advances in science and medicine, while creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
Bio-Techne will host an earnings conference call today, May 1, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. CDT. To listen, please dial 1-877-407-9208 or 1-201-493-6784 (for international callers), and reference conference ID 13745802. The earnings call can also be accessed via webcast through the following link https://investors.bio-techne.com/ir-calendar.
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 13745802. The replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, until 11:00 p.m. CDT on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2024
Revenue
Net sales for the third quarter increased 3% to $303.4 million. Organic revenue increased 2% compared to the prior year, with acquisitions contributing 1%. Foreign currency exchange and a business held-for-sale did not have a material impact.
GAAP Earnings Results
GAAP EPS was $0.31 per diluted share, versus $0.43 in the same quarter last year. GAAP operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased 16% to $67.0 million, compared to $80.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. GAAP operating margin was 22.1%, compared to 27.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Current year GAAP operating margin was impacted by restructuring and CEO transition costs, the acquisition of Lunaphore, and unfavorable volume leverage within Protein Sciences.
Non-GAAP Earnings Results
Adjusted EPS decreased to $0.48 per diluted share compared to $0.53 in the same quarter last year. Adjusted operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased 8% to $99.6 million compared to $108.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted operating margin was 33.0%, compared to 37.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted operating margin was unfavorably impacted by the acquisition of Lunaphore and unfavorable volume leverage within Protein Sciences.
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 third quarter fiscal 2024 net sales were $214.6 million, a decrease of 2% from $218.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2023. As of December 31, 2023, a business within the Protein Sciences Segment met the criteria as held-for-sale; this held-for-sale business has been excluded from the segment’s third quarter fiscal operating results. The exclusion of current period sales related to this held-for-sale business reduced sales by 1%. Organic revenue for the segment declined 1% and foreign currency exchange did not have a material impact. The Protein Sciences segment’s operating margin was 44.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to 45.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The segment’s operating margin decreased primarily due to unfavorable volume leverage and product mix.
Diagnostics and Genomics Segment
The Company’s Diagnostics and Genomics segment develops and provides spatial biology products as well as exosome-based diagnostics for various pathologies, including prostate cancer. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment also 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’s third quarter fiscal 2024 net sales were $87.5 million, an increase of 16% from $75.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Organic revenue growth was 10% for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, with acquisitions having a 6% impact and foreign exchange not having a material impact. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment’s operating margin was 9.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to 15.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The segment’s operating margin decreased primarily due to the Lunaphore acquisition.
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:
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· Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)
· Adjusted EBITDA
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 revenue represents revenue growth excluding revenue from acquisitions within the preceding 12 months, the impact of foreign currency, the impact of businesses held-for-sale, as well as the impact of partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries. 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. Revenues from businesses held-for-sale are excluded from our organic revenue calculation starting on the date they become held-for-sale as those revenues will not be comparative in future periods. Revenues from partially-owned subsidiaries consolidated in our financial statements are also excluded from our organic revenue calculation, as those revenues are not fully attributable to the Company. There was no revenue from partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries in fiscal year 2024 due to the sale of Changzhou Eminence Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Eminence) in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Revenue from partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries was $2.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Our non-GAAP financial measures for adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted net earnings, in total and on a per share basis, exclude stock-based compensation, which is inclusive of the employer portion of payroll taxes on those stock awards, the costs recognized upon the sale of acquired inventory, amortization of acquisition intangibles, restructuring and restructuring-related costs, and other non-recurring items including non-recurring costs, goodwill and long-lived asset impairments, and gains. Stock-based compensation is excluded from non-GAAP adjusted net earnings because of the nature of this charge, specifically the varying available valuation methodologies, subjection assumptions, variety of award types, and unpredictability of amount and timing of employer related tax obligations. 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, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges, 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. Costs related to restructuring and restructuring-related activities, including reducing overhead and consolidating facilities, are excluded because we believe they are not indicative of our normal operating costs. Additionally, these amounts can vary significantly from period to period based on current activity. The Company also excludes revenue and expense attributable to partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries as well as revenue and expense attributable to businesses held-for-sale in the calculation of our non-GAAP financial measures.
The Company’s non-GAAP adjusted operating margin and adjusted net earnings, in total and on a per share basis, also excludes acquisition related expenses inclusive of the changes in fair value of contingent consideration, gain and losses from investments, as they are not part of our day-to-day operating decisions (excluding our equity method investment in Wilson Wolf as it is certain to be acquired in the future), certain adjustments to income tax expense, and other non-recurring items including certain costs related to the transition to a new CEO. Additionally, gains and losses from investments that are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any predictability are excluded. 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 $1.1 billion in net sales in fiscal 2023 and has approximately 3,200 employees worldwide. For more information on Bio-Techne and its brands, please visit www.biotechne.com.
| Contact: | David Clair, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development |
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David.Clair@bio-techne.com
612-656-4416
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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| | | QUARTER | | NINE MONTHS | ||||||||
| | | ENDED | | ENDED | ||||||||
| | 3/31/2024 | 3/31/2023 | 3/31/2024 | 3/31/2023 | ||||||||
| Net Sales | | $ | 303,428 | | $ | 294,146 | | $ | 852,961 | | $ | 835,382 |
| Cost of sales | | 98,829 | | 91,984 | | 286,584 | | 270,265 | ||||
| Gross margin | | 204,599 | | 202,162 | | 566,377 | | 565,117 | ||||
| Operating Expenses: | | | | | | |||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | | 111,840 | | 99,238 | | 332,839 | | 291,624 | ||||
| Research and development | | 25,761 | | 22,713 | | 72,675 | | 69,074 | ||||
| Total Operating Expenses | | 137,601 | | 121,951 | | 405,514 | | 360,698 | ||||
| Operating income | | 66,998 | | 80,211 | | 160,863 | | 204,419 | ||||
| Other income (expense) | | (5,914) | | (15) | | (16,835) | | 45,924 | ||||
| Earnings before income taxes | | 61,084 | | 80,196 | | 144,028 | | 250,343 | ||||
| Income taxes | | 12,025 | | 9,978 | | 16,511 | | 40,385 | ||||
| Net earnings, including noncontrolling interest | | $ | 49,059 | | $ | 70,218 | | $ | 127,517 | | $ | 209,958 |
| Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | | — | | | — | | — | | 179 | |||
| Net earnings attributable to Bio-Techne | | $ | 49,059 | | $ | 70,218 | | $ | 127,517 | | $ | 209,779 |
| Earnings per share: | | | | | ||||||||
| Basic | | $ | 0.31 | | $ | 0.45 | | $ | 0.81 | | $ | 1.34 |
| Diluted | | $ | 0.31 | | $ | 0.43 | | $ | 0.79 | | $ | 1.30 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | 157,309 | | 157,311 | | 157,655 | | 157,071 | ||||
| Diluted | | 160,496 | | 161,615 | | 160,817 | | 161,768 |
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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| | 3/31/2024 | 6/30/2023 | ||||
| ASSETS | | | | | ||
| Cash and equivalents | | $ | 139,915 | | $ | 180,571 |
| Short-term available-for-sale investments | | 5,397 | | 23,739 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | | 227,887 | | 218,468 | ||
| Inventories | | 179,496 | | 171,638 | ||
| Current assets held-for-sale | | | 26,669 | | | — |
| Other current assets | | 31,286 | | 27,066 | ||
| Total current assets | | 610,650 | | 621,482 | ||
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| Property and equipment, net | | 243,728 | | 226,200 | ||
| Right of use asset | | 97,258 | | 98,326 | ||
| Goodwill and intangible assets, net | | 1,497,394 | | 1,407,382 | ||
| Other assets | | 272,140 | | 285,302 | ||
| Total assets | | $ | 2,721,170 | | $ | 2,638,692 |
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| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 91,014 | | $ | 77,306 |
| Contract liabilities | | 30,108 | | 23,069 | ||
| Income taxes payable | | 12,082 | | 12,022 | ||
| Contingent consideration payable | | — | | 3,500 | ||
| Operating lease liabilities - current | | 12,978 | | 11,199 | ||
| Current liabilities held-for-sale | | 689 | | — | ||
| Other current liabilities | | 2,949 | | 1,413 | ||
| Total current liabilities | | 149,820 | | 128,509 | ||
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| Deferred income taxes | | 63,666 | | 88,982 | ||
| Long-term debt obligations | | 389,000 | | 350,000 | ||
| Operating lease liabilities | | 92,752 | | 93,766 | ||
| Other long-term liabilities | | 11,557 | | 10,919 | ||
| Stockholders' equity | | 2,014,375 | | 1,966,516 | ||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | | $ | 2,721,170 | | $ | 2,638,692 |
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN PERCENTAGE
(Unaudited)
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| | | QUARTER | | NINE MONTHS | ||||||||
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| | | 3/31/2024 | | 3/31/2023 | | 3/31/2024 | | 3/31/2023 | ||||
| Gross margin percentage - GAAP | 67.4 | % | | 68.7 | % | | 66.4 | % | | 67.6 | % | |
| Identified adjustments: | | | | | | |||||||
| Costs recognized upon sale of acquired inventory | 0.1 | % | | — | % | | 0.1 | % | | 0.0 | % | |
| Amortization of intangibles | 3.8 | % | | 3.8 | % | | 4.1 | % | | 4.1 | % | |
| Stock compensation expense | 0.0 | % | | 0.1 | % | | 0.1 | % | | 0.1 | % | |
| Restructuring and restructuring-related costs | | 0.2 | % | | — | % | | 0.2 | % | | — | % |
| Impact of partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries^1)^ | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 0.0 | % | |
| Impact of business held-for-sale^2)^ | | 0.4 | % | | — | % | | 0.1 | % | | — | % |
| Gross margin percentage - Adjusted | 71.9 | % | | 72.6 | % | | 71.0 | % | | 71.8 | % |
^1)^ Includes the quarterly results of the partially-owned consolidated subsidiary prior to the sale of this partially-owned consolidated subsidiary to a third party in the first fiscal quarter of 2023.
^2)^^^Includes the quarterly results of a business that has met the held-for-sale criteria since December 31, 2023.
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN PERCENTAGE
(Unaudited)
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| | | ENDED | | ENDED | ||||||||
| | 3/31/2024 | 3/31/2023 | | 3/31/2024 | | 3/31/2023 | ||||||
| Operating margin percentage - GAAP | 22.1 | % | | 27.3 | % | | 18.9 | % | | 24.5 | % | |
| Identified adjustments: | | | | | ||||||||
| Costs recognized upon sale of acquired inventory | 0.1 | % | | — | % | | 0.1 | % | | 0.0 | % | |
| Amortization of intangibles | 6.3 | % | | 6.6 | % | | 6.8 | % | | 6.9 | % | |
| Acquisition related expenses and other | 1.1 | % | | (0.5) | % | | 0.2 | % | | (1.1) | % | |
| Stock-based compensation, inclusive of employer taxes | 2.7 | % | | 3.6 | % | | 3.9 | % | | 5.1 | % | |
| Restructuring and restructuring-related costs | 0.5 | % | | 0.0 | % | | 0.8 | % | | 0.4 | % | |
| Impairment of assets held-for-sale | | — | % | | — | % | | 0.7 | % | | — | % |
| Impact of partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries^1)^ | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 0.0 | % | |
| Impact of business held-for-sale^2)^ | | 0.2 | % | | — | % | | 0.1 | % | | — | % |
| Operating margin percentage - Adjusted | 33.0 | % | | 37.0 | % | | 31.5 | % | | 35.8 | % |
^1)^ Includes the quarterly results of the partially-owned consolidated subsidiary prior to the sale of this partially-owned consolidated subsidiary to a third party in the first fiscal quarter of 2023. As disclosed in our use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures, the adjusted operating margin percentages excludes partially-owned consolidated revenue and expense amounts. Due to the sale of this partially-owned consolidated subsidiary in the first fiscal quarter of 2023, there was no impact on operating margin for the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The excluded revenue and excluded operating (income)/loss attributable to partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries had a 0.1% and (0.1%) impact, respectively, on the operating margin for the first nine months of fiscal 2023.
^2)^^^Includes the quarterly results of a business that has met the held-for-sale criteria since December 31, 2023.
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION
NON-GAAP ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED NET EARNINGS and EARNINGS per SHARE
(In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
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| | **** | 3/31/2024 | | 3/31/2023 | | | 3/31/2024 | 3/31/2023 | | |||||
| Net earnings before taxes - GAAP | $ | 61,084 | | $ | 80,196 | | | $ | 144,028 | $ | 250,343 | | ||
| Identified adjustments attributable to Bio-Techne: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Costs recognized upon sale of acquired inventory | | | 186 | | — | | | 550 | | 400 | | |||
| Amortization of intangibles | | 19,287 | | 19,286 | | | 58,908 | | 57,694 | | ||||
| Amortization of Wilson Wolf intangible assets and acquired inventory | | | 4,208 | | | — | | | | 12,623 | | | — | |
| Acquisition related expenses and other | | 3,432 | | (1,187) | | | 2,609 | | (8,670) | | ||||
| Gain on sale of partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries | | — | | — | | | — | | (11,682) | | ||||
| Stock-based compensation, inclusive of employer taxes | | 8,358 | | 10,543 | | | 32,810 | | 42,879 | | ||||
| Restructuring and restructuring-related costs | | 1,550 | | — | | | 7,157 | | 2,950 | | ||||
| Investment (gain) loss and other non-operating | | — | | (314) | | | (283) | | (38,328) | | ||||
| Impairment of assets held-for-sale | | | — | | | — | | | | 6,038 | | | — | |
| Impact of partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries^1)^ | | — | | — | | | — | | (420) | | ||||
| Impact of business held-for-sale^(2)^ | | | (78) | | | — | | | | (78) | | | — | |
| Net earnings before taxes - Adjusted^1,2)^ | | $ | 98,027 | | $ | 108,524 | | | $ | 264,362 | | $ | 295,166 | |
| Non-GAAP tax rate | | 22.0 | % | 21.0 | % | | 22.0 | % | 21.0 | % | ||||
| Non-GAAP tax expense | | $ | 21,602 | | $ | 22,790 | | | $ | 58,181 | $ | 61,985 | | |
| Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings attributable to Bio-Techne^1,2)^ | | $ | 76,425 | | $ | 85,734 | | | $ | 206,181 | | $ | 233,181 | |
| Earnings per share - diluted - Adjusted^1,2)^ | | $ | 0.48 | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 1.28 | | $ | 1.44 | |
^1)^Includes the quarterly results of the partially-owned consolidated subsidiary prior to the sale of this partially-owned consolidated subsidiary to a third party in the first fiscal quarter of 2023.
^2)^^^Includes the quarterly results of a business that has met the held-for-sale criteria since December 31, 2023.
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION
NON-GAAP adjusted tax rate (In percentages)
(Unaudited)
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| | 3/31/2024 | | 3/31/2023 | | 3/31/2024 | | 3/31/2023 | |||||
| GAAP effective tax rate | 19.7 | % | | 12.4 | % | | 11.5 | % | | 16.1 | % | |
| Discrete items | | 2.9 | | | 7.1 | | | 11.5 | | | 3.5 | |
| Impact of non-taxable net gain | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1.0 | | |
| Annual forecast update | | 0.4 | | | 1.1 | | | — | | | — | |
| Long-term GAAP tax rate | 23.0 | % | | 20.6 | % | | 23.0 | % | | 20.6 | % | |
| Rate impact items | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Stock based compensation | (2.0) | % | | (1.5) | % | | 2.2 | % | | (2.0) | % | |
| Other | | 1.0 | | | 1.9 | | | (3.2) | | | 2.4 | |
| Total rate impact items | (1.0) | % | | 0.4 | % | | (1.0) | % | | 0.4 | % | |
| Non-GAAP adjusted tax rate | 22.0 | % | | 21.0 | % | | 22.0 | % | | 21.0 | % |
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION
SEGMENT REVENUE
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | QUARTER | | NINE MONTHS | ||||||||
| | | ENDED | | ENDED | ||||||||
| | 3/31/2024 | 3/31/2023 | 3/31/2024 | 3/31/2023 | ||||||||
| Protein Sciences segment revenue | | $ | 214,589 | | $ | 218,903 | | $ | 616,914 | $ | 622,739 | |
| Diagnostics and Genomics segment revenue | | 87,511 | | 75,669 | | 235,715 | | 213,577 | ||||
| Other revenue^1)^ | | | 2,093 | | | — | | | 2,093 | | | — |
| lntersegment revenue | | (765) | | (426) | | (1,761) | | (934) | ||||
| Consolidated revenue | | $ | 303,428 | | $ | 294,146 | | $ | 852,961 | $ | 835,382 |
^1)^^^Includes the quarterly results of a business that has met the held-for-sale criteria since December 31, 2023.
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION
SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | QUARTER | | NINE MONTHS | ||||||||
| | | ENDED | | ENDED | ||||||||
| | 3/31/2024 | 3/31/2023 | 3/31/2024 | 3/31/2023 | ||||||||
| Protein Sciences segment operating income | | $ | 94,829 | $ | 98,756 | $ | 262,777 | $ | 274,035 | |||
| Diagnostics and Genomics segment operating income | | 8,104 | | 11,464 | | 13,189 | | 28,399 | ||||
| Segment operating income | | 102,933 | | 110,220 | | 275,966 | | 302,434 | ||||
| Corporate general, selling, and administrative | | (3,346) | | (1,513) | | (7,545) | | (4,082) | ||||
| Adjusted operating income | | 99,587 | | 108,707 | | 268,421 | | 298,352 | ||||
| Cost recognized upon sale of acquired inventory | | (186) | | — | | (550) | | (400) | ||||
| Amortization of intangibles | | (19,287) | | (19,286) | | (58,908) | | (57,694) | ||||
| Acquisition related expenses and other | | (3,286) | | 1,333 | | (2,173) | | 9,343 | ||||
| Impact of partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries^1)^ | | — | | — | | — | | 647 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation, inclusive of employer taxes | | (8,358) | | (10,543) | | (32,810) | | (42,879) | ||||
| Restructuring and restructuring-related costs | | (1,550) | | — | | (7,157) | | (2,950) | ||||
| Impairment of assets held-for-sale | | | — | | | — | | | (6,038) | | | — |
| Impact of business held-for-sale^2)^ | | | 78 | | | — | | | 78 | | | — |
| Operating income | | $ | 66,998 | | $ | 80,211 | | $ | 160,863 | | $ | 204,419 |
^1)^^^Includes the quarterly results of the partially-owned consolidated subsidiary prior to the sale of this partially-owned consolidated subsidiary to a third party in the first fiscal quarter of 2023.
^2)^^^Includes the quarterly results of a business that has met the held-for-sale criteria since December 31, 2023.
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATTON
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | QUARTER | | NINE MONTHS | ||||||||
| | ENDED | | ENDED | ||||||||
| | 3/31/2024 | | 3/31/2023 | | 3/31/2024 | | 3/31/2023 | ||||
| Net earnings attributable to Bio-Techne | $ | 49,059 | | $ | 70,218 | | $ | 127,517 | | $ | 209,779 |
| Net interest expense (income) | 3,293 | | 393 | | 10,808 | | 5,138 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 27,310 | | 26,971 | | 83,654 | | 80,315 | ||||
| Income taxes | 12,025 | | 9,978 | | 16,511 | | 40,385 | ||||
| EBITDA attributable to Bio-Techne | 91,687 | | 107,560 | | 238,490 | | 335,617 | ||||
| Costs recognized upon sale of acquired inventory | 186 | | — | | 550 | | 400 | ||||
| Acquisition related expenses and other | 3,432 | | (1,187) | | 2,609 | | (8,670) | ||||
| Amortization of Wilson Wolf intangible assets and acquired inventory | | 4,208 | | | — | | | 12,623 | | | — |
| Gain on sale of partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries | — | | — | | — | | (11,682) | ||||
| Stock-based compensation, inclusive of employer taxes | 8,358 | | 10,543 | | 32,810 | | 42,879 | ||||
| Restructuring and restructuring-related costs | 1,550 | | — | | 7,157 | | 2,950 | ||||
| Investment (gain) loss and other non-operating | — | | (314) | | (283) | | (38,328) | ||||
| Impairment of assets held-for-sale | | — | | | — | | | 6,038 | | | — |
| Impact of business held-for-sale^2)^ | | (78) | | | — | | | (78) | | | — |
| Impact of partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries^1)^ | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (241) |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 109,343 | | $ | 116,602 | | $ | 299,916 | | $ | 322,925 |
^1)^ Net earnings attributable to Bio-Techne excludes non-controlling interest of approximately 43% of the GAAP net earnings or loss for Eminence. To prevent double-counting the non-controlling interest component within our Adjusted EBITDA calculation, the amount accounts for both the non-controlling interest within the GAAP metric and the impact of partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries within our Non-GAAP adjusted consolidated net earnings table.
^2)^^^Includes the quarterly results of a business that has met the held-for-sale criteria since December 31, 2023.
BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CASH FLOW
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | **** | NINE MONTHS | ||||
| | | ENDED | ||||
| | | 3/31/2024 | | 3/31/2023 | ||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | ||||
| Net earnings | | $ | 127,517 | | $ | 209,958 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities | | | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | | 83,654 | | 80,315 | ||
| Costs recognized on sale of acquired inventory | | 550 | | 400 | ||
| Deferred income taxes | | | (29,896) | | | (22,651) |
| Stock-based compensation expense | | 30,979 | | 41,315 | ||
| Gain on sale of CCXI investment | | | — | | | (37,176) |
| Fair value adjustment to available-for-sale investments | | (283) | | (1,153) | ||
| (Gain) loss on equity method investment | | | 6,042 | | | — |
| Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration payable | | (3,500) | | (10,350) | ||
| Gain on sale of Eminence | | — | | (11,682) | ||
| Impairment of assets held-for-sale | | | 6,038 | | | — |
| Other operating activities | | 2,384 | | (77,976) | ||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | 223,485 | | 171,000 | ||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investments | | | 23,759 | | | 29,161 |
| Purchases of available-for-sale investments | | | (5,526) | | | (20,500) |
| Proceeds from sale of CCXI investment | | | — | | | 73,219 |
| Additions to property and equipment | | (44,897) | | (27,413) | ||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | | (169,707) | | | (101,184) |
| Distributions from (Investments in) Wilson Wolf | | | 2,149 | | | (232,000) |
| Proceeds from sale of Eminence | | — | | 17,824 | ||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | (194,222) | | (260,893) | ||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | ||||
| Cash dividends | | (37,792) | | (37,688) | ||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | | 38,001 | | 21,399 | ||
| Long-term debt activity, net | | 39,000 | | 114,000 | ||
| Re-purchases of common stock | | (80,042) | | (19,562) | ||
| Taxes paid on RSUs and net share settlements | | | (21,470) | | | (28,854) |
| Other financing activity | | — | | (2,457) | ||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | (62,303) | | 46,838 | ||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | (7,616) | | (2,230) | ||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | (40,656) | | (45,285) | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | 180,571 | | 172,567 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 139,915 | | $ | 127,282 |
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Exhibit **** 99.2
BIO-TECHNE **** DECLARES **** DIVIDEND ****
MINNEAPOLIS, May 1, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) announced that its Board of Directors has decided to pay a dividend of $0.08 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The quarterly dividend will be payable May 24, 2024, to all common shareholders of record on May 13, 2024. Future cash dividends will be considered by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.
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 $1.1 billion in net sales in fiscal 2023 and has approximately 3,200 employees worldwide. For more information on Bio-Techne and its brands, please visit www.bio techne.com.
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. Forward looking statements in this press release include statements regarding potential future repurchase of Bio-Techne common stock. The following important factors, among others, have affected and, in the future, could affect the Company's actual results and future share price: 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.
| Contact: | David Clair, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development |
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David.Clair@bio-techne.com
612-656-4416