Q3 FY 2023 Highlights
Revenue was $157.5 million in Q3 FY 2023 as compared to $172.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022 (“Q3 FY 2022”), driven by a $2.4 million, or 5.0%, decrease in Discovery and Safety Assessment (“DSA”) revenue and a $12.7 million, or 10.3%, decrease in Research Models and Services (“RMS”) revenue.
Consolidated net income for Q3 FY 2023 was $0.4 million, or 0.2% of total revenue, compared to consolidated net loss of $(3.6) million, or (2.1%) of total revenue, in Q3 FY 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA1 was $30.5 million, or 19.4% of total revenue, compared to $37.0 million, or 21.4% of total revenue, in Q3 FY 2022.
Net book-to-bill ratio was 1.08x for the DSA services business.
DSA backlog was $149.1 million, up from $143.2 million at June 30, 2022.
YTD FY 2023 Highlights
Revenue grew to $431.7 million in YTD FY 2023 from $397.2 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2022 (“YTD FY 2022”), driven by a $13.8 million, or 11.4%, increase in DSA revenue and a $20.7 million, or 7.5%, increase in RMS revenue.
Consolidated net loss for YTD FY 2023 was $(96.2) million, or (22.3)% of total revenue, compared to consolidated net loss of $(93.6) million, or (23.6)% of total revenue, in YTD FY 2022. The YTD FY 2023 consolidated net loss included a $66.4 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to our RMS segment. The YTD FY 2022 consolidated net loss included one-time charges of $56.7 million of fair value remeasurement of the embedded derivative component of the convertible notes issued in September 2021 and $23.0 million of post combination stock compensation expense relating to the adoption of the Envigo Equity Plan.
Adjusted EBITDA1 was $42.1 million, or 9.8% of total revenue, compared to $72.2 million, or 18.2% of total revenue, in YTD FY 2022.
Net book-to-bill ratio was 1.01x for the DSA services business.
DSA and RMS Highlights
The Company previously announced several site optimization initiatives which it was able to complete as planned as of June 30, 2023. The Company continues to execute on its site optimization plan for its Blackthorn, UK site. The relocation of operating activities from Blackthorn into its Hillcrest, UK site is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2024.
The expansion activities at Fort Collins, CO, remain on track and are expected to become operational in the early part of the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
On May 4, 2023, the Company announced the expansion of its safety pharmacology offering with the validation and verification of a cardiopulmonary telemetry study model in cynomolgus macaques. Offered through Inotiv’s DSA business, telemetry allows for the continuous observation of ECG, respiratory rate and volume, blood pressure and other cardiovascular parameters during preclinical safety studies.
Envigo RMS, LLC (“Envigo RMS”) is a defendant in a purported class action and a related action under California’s Private Attorney General Act of 2004. On June 2, 2023, Envigo RMS and the plaintiff signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) that sets forth the parties’ intent to settle these matters for $0.8 million which includes attorneys’ fees. The MOU provides that the parties will negotiate and enter into a definitive settlement agreement, which will be subject to court approval. The MOU contains no admission of liability or wrongdoing by Envigo RMS. The MOU provides that, if the settlement is approved by the court, the settlement amount would be paid in four quarterly installments, with the first one to be funded after the court’s final approval of the settlement, and the following ones in the three subsequent quarters. This settlement amount is fully accrued for in the third quarter results.
The Company's facilities in Cumberland, Haslett and Boyertown, as well as its Israeli business, continue to be held for sale as of June 30, 2023. Additionally, the Israeli business along with the Cumberland and Boyertown facilities remain under contract as of June 30, 2023. Furthermore, the Company's Haslett, Michigan, Gannat, France and Blackthorn, U.K. facilities are available for sale as of June 30, 2023.
Management Commentary
Robert Leasure Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased with a solid third quarter as we diligently work towards completing the final stages of many integration projects, optimizing our infrastructure and right-sizing the Company’s global footprint. In addition, we have adapted in response to the industry challenges related to importation of NHPs this fiscal year. Looking ahead, we are preparing the Company for its next chapter of profitability, continuing to improve the client experience and building a Company that can enhance long term value for our shareholders and employees. We are competitively positioning Inotiv as a leading mid-sized full-service CRO and research model and diet provider."
"As we completed the majority of our anticipated closures and consolidations this quarter, we feel we have set a foundation that will allow us to increasingly focus on operations, growth and drive towards improved profitability. As such, we expect to realize margin and earnings improvements as we fully optimize and integrate our DSA and RMS segments. Building on this, we look forward to growing organically as well as developing new business opportunities and are confident in our abilities to compete with smaller as well as larger CRO and research model providers, alike," concluded Mr. Leasure.
Subsequent Events
In July 2023, the Company made the decision to close its Spain facility. This is now completed, and the Spain facility is now for sale.
The Company will also be closing its Everett, WA facility and relocating these operations to Fort Collins, CO upon the completion of the Fort Collins, CO expansion in fiscal Q1 2024. The Everett lease expires November 30, 2023.
Management will host a conference call on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 4:30 pm ET to discuss third quarter results for fiscal year 2023.
Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing:
(888) 886-7786 (Domestic)
(416) 764-8658 (International)
82963822 (Conference ID)
The live conference call webcast will be accessible in the Investors section of the Company’s web site and directly via the following link:
https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1626625&tp_key=48ebb7e73b
For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, an online replay will be available in the Investors section of Inotiv’s web site at: https://www.inotivco.com/investors/investor-information/.
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