Cryoport, Inc. (CYRX) FY 2024 MD&A
This page reproduces the company's own Item 7 MD&A text from the linked SEC filing. It is filer text, not grepcent analysis, scoring, or investment advice.
ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of our operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Our actual results could differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors. See “Forward-Looking Statements” in this Form 10-K.
For further discussion and analysis regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, refer to “Part II, Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on March 13, 2024.
General Overview
Cryoport is a leading global provider of innovative products and services supporting the life sciences in the biopharma/pharma, animal health, and reproductive medicine markets. Our mission is to enable the future of medicine for a new era of life sciences. With over 50 strategic locations covering the Americas, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and APAC (Asia Pacific), Cryoport's global platform provides mission-critical bio-logistics, bio-storage, bio-processing, and cryogenic systems to over 3,000 customers worldwide. Our platform of solutions and services, together with our global team of over 1,100 dedicated colleagues, delivers a unique combination of innovative supply chain technologies and services through our industry-leading brands, including Cryoport Systems, MVE Biological Solutions, CRYOPDP, and CRYOGENE.
See the “Business” section in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-K for additional information.
Impact of Inflation
Inflation generally impacts us by increasing our costs of labor, material, transportation and pricing from third party manufacturers. While the rates of inflation have not had a material impact on our financial statements in the past, we have seen some impact on gross margins in 2023 and 2022. Based on the current economic outlook, inflationary pressures could affect our financial performance in the future if cost increases cannot be offset by net realized annual price increases and productivity gains.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., or U.S. GAAP.
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While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in the notes to our consolidated financial statements, we have identified the policies and estimates below as being critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. These policies require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgements, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. The impact of and any associated risks related to these policies on our business operations are discussed throughout “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition,” including in the “Results of Operations” section, where such policies affect our reported and expected financial results. Although we believe that our estimates, assumptions, and judgements are reasonable, they are based upon information presently available. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions, judgments, or conditions.
The SEC defines critical accounting policies as those that are, in management’s view, most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and most demanding of our judgment. We consider the following policies and estimates to be critical to an understanding of our consolidated financial statements and the uncertainties associated with the complex judgments made by us that could impact our results of operations, financial position and cash flows: Revenue Recognition, Business Combinations, Intangible Assets and Goodwill, Convertible Senior Notes, Stock-based Compensation, and Income Taxes. See Note 2: “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of our accompanying consolidated financial statements for a description of our critical accounting policies and estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recognized when control is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods and services. Revenue recognition is evaluated through the following five steps: (i) identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer; (ii) identification of the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determination of the transaction price; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognition of revenue when or as a performance obligation is satisfied.
Performance Obligations
At contract inception, an assessment of the goods and services promised in the contracts with customers is performed and a performance obligation is identified for each distinct promise to transfer to the customer a good or service (or bundle of goods or services). To identify the performance obligations, the Company considers all of the goods or services promised in the contract regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or are implied by customary business practices. Revenue is recognized when our performance obligation has been met. The Company considers control to have transferred upon delivery because the Company has a present right to payment at that time since the Company has satisfied its performance obligations related to the successful delivery. In instances where the customer has elected to use their own freight, revenue is recognized upon delivery of the shipper to the customer.
For arrangements under which the Company provides biological specimen storage services and logistics support and management to the customer, the Company satisfies its performance obligations as those services are performed whereby the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of such services under the agreement.
Revenue generated from short-term logistics and engineering consulting services provided to customers is recognized when the Company satisfies the contractually defined performance obligations. When a contract includes multiple performance obligations, the contract price is allocated among the performance obligations based upon the stand-alone selling prices. Approved contract modifications are accounted for as either a separate contract or as part of the existing contract depending on the nature of the modification.
Our performance obligations on our orders and under the terms of agreements with customers are generally satisfied within one year from a given reporting date and, therefore, we omit disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations on open orders.
Shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers are accounted for as costs to fulfill our promise to transfer the associated products pursuant to the accounting policy election allowed under Topic 606 and are not considered a separate performance obligation to our customers. Accordingly, the Company records amounts billed for shipping and handling as a component of revenue. Shipping and handling fees and costs are included in cost of revenues in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
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Revenues are recognized net of any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental agencies.
Business Combinations
Amounts paid for acquisitions are allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, if any, based on their fair values at the dates of acquisition. This purchase price allocation process requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions with respect to intangible assets. The fair value of identifiable intangible assets is based on detailed valuations that use information and assumptions determined by management. Any excess of purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is allocated to goodwill. While we use our best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as any contingent consideration, where applicable, our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to our consolidated statements of operations.
We use the income approach to determine the fair value of certain identifiable intangible assets such as customer relationships. This approach determines fair value by estimating after-tax cash flows attributable to these assets over their respective useful lives and then discounting these after-tax cash flows back to a present value. We base our assumptions on estimates of future cash flows, expected growth rates, expected trends in technology, etc. We base the discount rates used to arrive at a present value as of the date of acquisition on the time value of money and certain industry-specific risk factors. We believe the estimated purchased customer relationships, agent networks, software, developed technologies, and trademarks/tradenames so determined represent the fair value at the date of acquisition and do not exceed the amount a third party would pay for the assets.
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Intangible assets
Intangible assets with a definite life are amortized over their useful lives using the straight-line method, which is the best estimate of the value we are receiving over the useful life of the intangible asset and another systematic method was not deemed more appropriate. The amortization expense is recorded within selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Intangible assets and their related useful lives are reviewed at least annually to determine if any adverse conditions exist that would indicate the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable. More frequent impairment assessments are conducted if certain conditions exist, including a change in the competitive landscape, any internal decisions to pursue new or different technology strategies, a loss of a significant customer, or a significant change in the marketplace, including changes in the prices paid for the Company’s products or changes in the size of the market for the Company’s products. If impairment indicators are present, the Company determines whether the underlying intangible asset is recoverable through estimated future undiscounted cash flows. If the asset is not found to be recoverable, it is written down to the estimated fair value of the asset based on the sum of the future discounted cash flows expected to result from the use and disposition of the asset. If the estimate of an intangible asset’s remaining useful life is changed, the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset is amortized prospectively over the revised remaining useful life. The Company continues to believe that its definite-lived intangible assets are recoverable at December 31, 2024. The Company has performed an interim impairment assessment as of June 30, 2024, and concluded that there has been no impairment of our intangible assets for the periods presented.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are comprised of trade name/trademarks acquired in the Company’s recent acquisitions, and are tested for impairment annually using a relief from royalty method that relies on estimates of future revenues, royalty rates, and discount rates. If the asset is not found to be recoverable, it is written down to the estimated fair value. As a result of an interim impairment assessment performed as of June 30, 2024, we recorded a $9.0 million impairment charge related to trademarks for our MVE reporting unit, and a $0.3 million impairment charge related to the write-off of Cell&Co’s trade name that is no longer in use as a result of the Company’s global rebranding initiative (see Note 10).
Goodwill
We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter or more frequently if management believes indicators of impairment exist. Events that would indicate impairment and trigger an interim impairment assessment include, but are not limited to, current economic and market conditions, including a decline in market capitalization, a significant adverse change in legal factors,
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business climate or operational performance of the business, and an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. Accounting guidance also permits an optional qualitative assessment for goodwill to determine whether it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. If, after this qualitative assessment, we determine that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then no further quantitative testing would be necessary. A quantitative assessment is performed if the qualitative assessment results in a more likely than not determination or if a qualitative assessment is not performed. The quantitative assessment considers whether the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, in which case an impairment charge is recorded to the extent the reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value. As a result of an interim impairment assessment performed as of June 30, 2024, we concluded that there has been no impairment of the goodwill associated with the CRYOPDP reporting unit as its carrying value did not exceed its estimated fair value. We further concluded that goodwill related to the MVE reporting unit is impaired, and recorded an impairment charge of $54.6 million in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 (see Note 10).
Convertible Senior Notes
The Convertible Senior Notes are accounted for in accordance with ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (“ASC 470-20”) and ASC 815-40, Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (“ASC 815-40”). Under ASC 815-40, to qualify for equity classification (or nonbifurcation, if embedded) the instrument (or embedded feature) must be both (1) indexed to the issuer’s stock and (2) meet the requirements of the equity classification guidance. Based upon the Company’s analysis, it was determined the Convertible Senior Notes do contain embedded features indexed to its own stock, but do not meet the requirements for bifurcation and recognition as derivatives, and therefore do not need to be separately recognized. Accordingly, the proceeds received from the issuance of the Convertible Senior Notes were recorded as a single liability on the consolidated balance sheets.
Stock-based Compensation
We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock option awards on the grant date. The expected option life assumption is estimated based on the simplified method. Accordingly, the Company has utilized the average of the contractual term of the options and the weighted average vesting period for all options to calculate the expected option term. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon observed interest rates appropriate for the expected term of our employee stock options. The expected volatility is based on the average of the historical volatility and the implied volatility of our stock commensurate with the expected life of the stock-based award. We do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.
We recognize stock-based compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized only for those awards that ultimately vest.
Income Taxes
Deferred taxes are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are provided, if, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We account for uncertain tax positions using a “more-likely-than-not” threshold for recognizing and resolving uncertain tax positions. The evaluation of uncertain tax positions is based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in tax law, the measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in tax returns, the effective settlement of matters subject to audit, new audit activity and changes in facts or circumstances related to a tax position. We evaluate our tax position on a quarterly basis. We also accrue for potential interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
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Results of Operations
Results of Operations for Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2023
The following table summarizes certain information derived from our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
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| | | 2024 | 2023 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||
| Life sciences services revenue | | $ | 153,660 | | $ | 144,087 | | $ | 9,573 | 6.6% | |
| Life sciences products revenue | | 74,725 | | 89,168 | | (14,443) | (16.2%) | ||||
| Total revenue | | 228,385 | | 233,255 | | (4,870) | (2.1%) | ||||
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| Cost of services revenue | | | (85,206) | | | (81,820) | | | (3,386) | | 4.1% |
| Cost of products revenue | | | (43,548) | | | (52,103) | | | 8,555 | | (16.4%) |
| Total cost of revenue | | | (128,754) | | | (133,923) | | | 5,169 | | (3.9%) |
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| Gross margin | | 99,631 | | 99,332 | | 299 | 0.3% | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative | | (148,978) | | (146,880) | | (2,098) | 1.4% | ||||
| Engineering and development | | (17,710) | | (18,040) | | 330 | (1.8%) | ||||
| Impairment loss | | | (63,809) | | | (49,569) | | | (14,240) | 28.7% | |
| Investment income | | | 9,895 | | | 10,577 | | | (682) | | (6.4%) |
| Interest expense | | (4,108) | | (5,503) | | 1,395 | (25.3%) | ||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt, net | | | 18,505 | | | 5,679 | | | 12,826 | | 225.8% |
| Other income (expense), net | | (6,906) | | 5,056 | | (11,962) | (236.6%) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | | (1,276) | | (239) | | (1,037) | 434.1% | ||||
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| Net loss | | $ | (114,756) | | $ | (99,587) | | $ | (15,169) | 15.2% | |
| Paid-in-kind dividend on Series C convertible preferred stock | | | (8,000) | | | (8,000) | | | — | | — |
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | | $ | (122,756) | | $ | (107,587) | | $ | (15,169) | 14.1% |
Total revenue by market
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| BioLogistics Solutions | | $ | 138,635 | | $ | 130,498 | | $ | 8,137 | | 6.2 | % |
| BioStorage/BioServices | | 15,025 | | 13,589 | | 1,436 | | 10.6 | % | |||
| Life Sciences Services | | 153,660 | | 144,087 | | 9,573 | | 6.6 | % | |||
| Life Sciences Products | | | 74,725 | | | 89,168 | | $ | (14,443) | | (16.2) | % |
| Total revenue | | $ | 228,385 | | $ | 233,255 | | | (4,870) | | (2.1) | |
Revenue. Revenue decreased by $4.9 million, or 2.1%, to $228.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $233.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Revenue by type
Life Sciences Services revenue increased by $9.6 million, or 6.6%, from $144.1 million to $153.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023. This increase was driven by year-over-year growth in BioStorage/BioServices and Commercial Cell & Gene therapy revenue of 10.6% and 20.1%, respectively, demonstrating strong demand for our services offerings. We also continued to gain clinical trial market share with Cryoport supporting a total of 701 clinical trials globally at year end 2024, of which 81 of these clinical trials were in phase 3, representing an overall increase of 26 clinical trials from 675 clinical trials at year end 2023. Our company continues to lead the way in providing advanced temperature-controlled supply chain solutions designed to support the development of cell & gene therapies and our future growth.
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Life Sciences Products revenue decreased by $14.4 million, or 16.2%, from $89.2 million to $74.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023. This was primarily a result of decreased demand for cryogenic systems that commenced during the second quarter of 2023. Life Sciences Products revenue consists primarily of revenue from our portfolio of cryogenic stainless-steel freezers, aluminum dewars and related ancillary equipment used in the storage and transport of life sciences commodities, which includes the rapidly growing Cell and Gene Therapy market through a global network of distributors and direct client relationships.
Gross margin and cost of revenue. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 43.6% of total revenue, as compared to 42.6% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023. Cost of total revenue decreased $5.2 million to $128.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $133.9 million in the same period in 2023.
Gross margin for our life sciences services revenue was 44.5% of services revenue, as compared to 43.2% of services revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023. Our cost of revenue is primarily comprised of freight charges, payroll and associated expenses related to our global logistics and supply chain centers, depreciation expenses of our Cryoport Express® Shippers and supplies and consumables used for our solutions.
Gross margin for our life sciences products revenue remained flat at 41.7% of products revenue, as compared to 41.6% of products revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023. Life Sciences Products revenue, related cost of revenue and resulting gross margins were primarily driven by our MVE Biological Solutions business. Our cost of products revenue was primarily comprised of materials, direct and indirect labor, inbound freight charges, purchasing and receiving, inspection, and distribution and warehousing of inventory. In addition, shop supplies, facility maintenance costs and depreciation expense for assets used in the manufacturing process were included in cost of products revenue.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include the costs associated with selling our products and services and costs required to support our marketing efforts including legal, accounting, patent, shareholder services, amortization of intangible assets and other administrative functions.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, SG&A expenses increased by $2.1 million, or 1.4% as compared to the same period in 2023. This increase is driven by the further build out of our competencies and infrastructure to support the continuing scaling of our business and demand for Cryoport’s systems and solutions and buildout of new competencies, such as IntegriCellTM platform, a standardized integrated apheresis cryopreservation and distribution solution for cell therapies. In October 2024, we announced the launch of our new state-of-the-art IntegriCellTM facility within our Houston campus. This offering addresses another critical aspect in optimizing the supply chain for the development and commercialization of cell-based therapies. Wages and associated employee costs increased $8.5 million from $67.4 million in 2023 to $75.8 million in 2024. Depreciation and amortization increased $2.2 million, primarily due to additional fixed assets purchased or acquired in our recent business acquisitions and the launch of Cryoportal® 2 Logistics Management Platform in May 2023, an increase of $1.8 million as a result of cost alignment and reprioritization initiatives and an increase of $0.5 million in public company related expenses (including legal, audit and internal control audit fees). These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $6.0 million in integration and acquisition costs primarily as a result of actively exploring a strategic business opportunity in 2023 that did not occur in 2024, a decrease of $2.7 million in stock compensation expense, and a decrease of $2.2 million related to the change in contingent consideration.
Engineering and development expenses. Engineering and development expenses decreased by $0.3 million, or 1.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $0.5 million in dues and subscription, a decrease of $0.5 million in development costs, consulting and prototype expenses and a decrease of $0.3 million in stock compensation expense. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $1.1 million in wages and associated employee costs to add software development and engineering resources. We continually strive to improve and expand the features of our Cryoport Express®, Cryoport ELITE™ Solutions and portfolio of temperature-controlled services and products, such as the recently introduced Cryoport Express® Cryogenic HV3 Shipping System. Our primary developments are directed towards facilitating the safe, reliable and efficient transport and storage of life science commodities through innovative and technology-based solutions. This includes significantly enhancing our Cryoportal® Logistics Management Platform and related technology solutions as well as developments to expand our Cryoport Express® and shipper fleets. In addition, engineering and development efforts are also focused on MVE Biological Solutions’ portfolio of advanced cryogenic stainless-steel freezers, aluminum dewars and related ancillary equipment used in the storage and transport of life sciences commodities. We supplement our internal engineering and development resources with subject matter experts and consultants to enhance our capabilities and shorten development cycles.
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Impairment loss. As a result of the interim impairment assessment performed as of June 30, 2024, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $63.8 million, primarily related to full impairment charge of goodwill related to the MVE Biological Solutions reporting unit.
Investment Income. Investment income decreased by $0.7 million, for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year.
Interest expense. Interest expense decreased by $1.4 million, from $5.5 million to $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year due to a decrease in interest on the convertible senior notes and amortization of the related debt discount as a result of the repurchase of the 2026 Convertible Senior Notes in 2024.
Gain on extinguishment of debt. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company repurchased $185.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Senior Notes for a repurchase price of $163.1 million in cash, plus accrued and unpaid interest, resulting in a net gain of $18.5 million, which includes the write off of $2.7 million of unamortized debt issuance costs and $0.7 million of transaction costs.
Other income (expense), net. The decrease in other income (expense), net for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year is primarily due to an increase of $6.3 million in short-term investment net unrealized loss, a decrease of $2.7 million for currency revaluation, a decrease in the gain on insurance claim of $2.6 million in 2023 related to the New Prague fire that did not occur in the current year and a decrease of $0.5 million for foreign currency due to current period losses.
Provision for income taxes. The provision for income taxes increased by $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in the prior year, resulting in effective tax rates of negative 1.1% and negative 0.2%, respectively. The increase in tax expense and the decrease in the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year is due to changes in the valuation allowances on our foreign operations, a tax benefit from the reduction of the deferred tax liability on indefinite-lived intangible assets related to the impairment and an increase in our domestic losses which resulted in no additional tax benefit. The effective tax rate of negative 1.1% for the year ended December 31, 2024, differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to changes in the valuation allowance that we maintain against our deferred tax assets, the impairment of goodwill and the relative mix of income earned by certain foreign subsidiaries being taxed at different rates than the U.S. federal statuary rate.
Paid-in-kind dividend on Series C convertible preferred stock. The paid-in-kind dividend relates to the private placement of Series C Preferred Stock with Blackstone.
Business segment results
Life Sciences Services
Life Sciences Services revenue increased from $149.9 million to $163.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA increased from ($14.6) million to ($10.4) million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023. Refer to the discussion of Life Sciences Services revenue in the Results of Operations section above for discussion of the key drivers of revenues from this segment. Segment expenses were higher due to increased cost of revenues from increased sales and an increase in employee related expenses of $10.7 million. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in other segment items of $2.7 million and a decrease in engineering and development expenses of $1.0 million.
Life Sciences Products
Life Sciences Products revenue decreased from $89.0 million to $72.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023 as a result of decreased demand for cryogenic systems. Adjusted EBITDA decreased from $20.2 million to $12.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023. Refer to the discussion of Life Sciences Products revenue in the Results of Operations section above for discussion of the key drivers of revenues from this segment which are exclusively Life Sciences Products. Segment expenses were lower due to decreased cost of revenues from decreased sales volume and lower employee related expenses of $1.9 million due to cost reduction measures. See Note 20 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We provide adjusted EBITDA and revenue at constant currency, both non-GAAP financial measures, as supplemental measures to U.S. GAAP measures regarding our operating performance. Non-GAAP financial measures are not calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and revenue at constant currency, should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss adjusted for interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition and integration costs, cost reduction initiatives, investment income, unrealized gain or loss on investments, foreign currency gain or loss, net gain on insurance claim, gain on extinguishment of debt, impairment loss, changes in fair value of contingent consideration and charges or gains resulting from non-recurring events, as applicable.
Management believes adjusted EBITDA provides a useful measure of our operating results, a meaningful comparison with historical results and with the results of other companies, and insight into our ongoing operating performance. Further, management and our board of directors utilize adjusted EBITDA to gain a better understanding of our comparative operating performance from period-to-period and as a basis for planning and forecasting future periods. Adjusted EBITDA is also a significant performance measure used by us in connection with our incentive compensation programs. Management believes adjusted EBITDA, when read in conjunction with our U.S. GAAP financials, is useful to investors because it provides a basis for meaningful period-to-period comparisons of our ongoing operating results, including results of operations, against investor and analyst financial models, identifying trends in our underlying business and performing related trend analyses, and it provides a better understanding of how management plans and measures our underlying business.
A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, is presented below.
Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
(Unaudited, in thousands)
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| | | December 31, | | December 31, | ||||||||
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| GAAP net loss | $ | (18,677) | $ | (62,389) | $ | (114,756) | | $ | (99,587) | |||
| Non-GAAP adjustments to net loss: | | | | | | | | | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | | 7,894 | | 7,449 | | 30,757 | | 27,487 | ||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | | 3 | | 641 | | 899 | | 6,945 | ||||
| Cost reduction initiatives | | | 768 | | | — | | | 1,884 | | | — |
| Investment income | | (1,427) | | (2,615) | | (9,895) | | (10,577) | ||||
| Unrealized (gain)/loss on investments | | 2,445 | | (3,542) | | 5,038 | | (1,242) | ||||
| Gain on insurance claim | | — | | — | | — | | (2,642) | ||||
| Foreign currency (gain)/loss | | 3,172 | | (1,078) | | 2,410 | | (964) | ||||
| Interest expense, net | | | 636 | | | 1,306 | | | 4,108 | | | 5,503 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | | 4,413 | | 5,848 | | 19,704 | | 22,808 | ||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt, net | | | — | | | — | | | (18,505) | | | (5,679) |
| Impairment loss | | | — | | | 49,569 | | | 63,809 | | | 49,569 |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | | | (518) | | | (665) | | | (1,847) | | | (601) |
| Other non-recurring costs | | | — | | | 187 | | | — | | | 437 |
| Income taxes | | | 29 | | | (1,359) | | 1,276 | | | 239 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | | | (1,262) | | | (6,648) | | | (15,118) | | | (8,304) |
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Revenue at Constant Currency
We believe that revenue growth is a key indicator of how our Company is progressing from period to period and we believe that the non-GAAP financial measure “revenue at constant currency” is useful to investors in analyzing the underlying trends in revenue. Under U.S. GAAP, revenue received in local (non-U.S. dollar) currency is translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the period presented. As a result, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates affect the results of our operations and the value of our foreign assets and liabilities, which in turn may adversely affect results of operations and cash flows and the comparability of period-to-period results of operations. When we use the term “constant currency,” it means that we have translated local currency revenue for the current reporting period into U.S. dollars using the same average foreign currency exchange rates for the conversion of revenue into U.S. dollars that we used to translate local currency revenue for the comparable reporting period of the prior year.
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates had an unfavorable impact on our results of operations and cash flow from our operations in EMEA and APAC during the year ended December 31, 2024. Our revenue would have been $0.3 million higher in constant currency for the year ended December 31, 2024.
However, we also believe that data on constant currency period-over-period changes have limitations, particularly as the currency effects that are eliminated could constitute a significant element of our revenue and could significantly impact our performance. We therefore limit our use of constant currency period-over-period changes to a measure for the impact of currency fluctuations on the translation of local currency revenue into U.S. dollars. We do not evaluate our results and performance without considering both period-over-period changes in non-GAAP constant currency revenue on the one hand and changes in revenue prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP on the other. We caution the readers of this report to follow a similar approach by considering revenue on constant currency period-over-period changes only in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, changes in revenue prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Revenues by Market at Constant Currency
(Unaudited, in thousands)
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| | | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | | | | |||||
| | | Life Sciences | | Life Sciences | | | | |||
| | Services | Products | Total | | ||||||
| As Reported | | $ | 153,660 | | $ | 74,725 | | $ | 228,385 | |
| Non-GAAP Constant Currency | | 153,879 | | 74,807 | | 228,685 | | |||
| FX Impact [$] | | $ | (219) | | $ | (82) | | $ | (300) | |
| FX Impact [%] | | (0.1) | % | (0.1) | % | (0.1) | % |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $45.3 million, short-term investments of $216.5 million and working capital of $277.0 million. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses for the foreseeable future and to incur operating losses in the near term while we make investments in new supply chain initiatives, geographic expansion and technology to support our anticipated growth. Historically, we have financed our operations primarily through sales of equity securities and debt instruments.
The Company’s management recognizes that the Company may need to obtain additional capital to fund its operations and potential acquisitions until sustained profitable operations are achieved. Additional funding plans may include obtaining additional capital through equity and/or debt funding sources. No assurance can be given that additional capital, if needed, will be available when required or upon terms acceptable to the Company. The Company’s management believes that, based on its current plans and assumptions, the current cash and cash equivalents on hand, short-term investments, together with projected cash flows, will satisfy our operational and capital requirements for at least the next twelve months.
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Cash flows Summary
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| | 2024 | 2023 | $ Change | ||||||
| | | (in thousands) | | | | ||||
| Operating activities | | $ | (16,323) | | $ | (757) | | $ | (15,566) |
| Investing activities | | 176,815 | | 36,045 | | 140,770 | |||
| Financing activities | | (161,531) | | (23,798) | | (137,733) | |||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | (18) | | (1,739) | | 1,721 | |||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | $ | (1,057) | | $ | 9,751 | | $ | (10,808) |
Operating activities
For the year ended December 31, 2024, our operating acitivities used $16.3 million of cash, reflecting the net loss of $114.8 million offset by non-cash expenses of $107.0 million primarily comprised of $63.8 million of impairment loss, $30.8 million of depreciation and amortization, $19.7 million of stock-based compensation, $5.8 million of non-cash operating lease expense, which was partially offset by a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $18.5 million. Also contributing to the cash impact of our net operating loss, excluding non-cash items, was a decrease in operating lease liabilities of $5.3 million, an increase in accounts receivable of $4.1 million, an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $2.1 million, a decrease in accounts payable and other accrued expenses of $0.1 million, an increase in deposits of $1.4 million and a decrease in net deferred tax liability of $0.4 million, which were partially offset by a decrease in inventories of $3.3 million, and an increase in accrued compensation and related expenses of $1.9 million.
Investing activities
Net cash provided by investing activities of $176.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily due to the $249.1 million maturity of short-term investments. These proceeds were partially offset by the purchase of short-term investments of $50.7 million, and facility expansions (including leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment) and additional purchases of Cryoport Express® Shippers, Smart Pak IITM Condition Monitoring Systems, freezers and computer equipment for $17.3 million.
Financing Activity
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $161.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily as a result of $163.8 million paid for the repurchase 2026 Convertible Senior Notes, partially offset by proceeds of $2.8 million from the exercise of stock options.
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Repurchase Program
In March 2022, Company’s Board of Directors authorized a repurchase program through December 31, 2025, authorizing the repurchase of common stock and/or convertible senior notes in the amount of up to $100.0 million from time to time, on the open market or otherwise, in such quantities, at such prices, and in such manner as determined by the Company’s management at its discretion (the “2022 Repurchase Program”). The size and timing repurchases under the 2022 Repurchase Program were dependant on a number of factors, including the market price of the Company’s common stock, general market and economic conditions, and applicable legal requirements.
In July 2024, May 2024 and September 2023, the Company repurchased $15.0 million, $10.0 million and $31.3 million, respectively, in aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Senior Notes for a repurchase price of $12.9 million, $8.7 million and $25.0 million, respectively, in cash under the 2022 Repurchase Program.
In August 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a Repurchase Program through December 31, 2027, authorizing the repurchase of common stock and/or convertible senior notes in the amount of up to $200.0 million from time to time, on the open market or otherwise, in such quantities, at such prices, and in such manner as determined by the Company’s management at its discretion (the “2024 Repurchase Program” and, together with the 2022 Repurchase Program, the “Repurchase Programs”). The size and timing of any repurchase under the 2024 Repurchase Programs will depend on a number of factors, including the market price of the Company’s common stock, general market and economic conditions, and applicable legal requirements.
Also in August 2024, the Company repurchased approximately $160.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Senior Notes for a repurchase price of $141.6 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest under the 2024 Repurchase Programs. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has approximately $73.9 million of repurchase authorization available under the 2024 Repurchase Programs.
There were no shares repurchased during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company has approximately $200.5 million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Senior Notes and 2026 Senior Notes outstanding and has approximately $73.9 million of repurchase authorization available under the Repurchase Programs. For additional information about the Convertible Senior Notes, see Note 12 in our accompanying consolidated financial statements.