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Harvard Bioscience Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results

1. HBIO reported Q4 2024 revenues of $24.6 million, down from $28.2 million. 2. Cellular and molecular technology revenues decreased due to reduced academic spending. 3. Net income for Q4 2024 was $18K vs. a loss of $(1.8) million in Q4 2023. 4. The company anticipates Q1 2025 revenues between $19 million and $21 million. 5. New products like SoHo™ telemetry generated strong interest from major institutions.

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HOLLISTON, Mass., March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: HBIO) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Jim Green, Chairman and CEO, said, “Our fourth quarter saw sequential strengthening in pre-clinical revenues across all regions, while our cellular and molecular technology (CMT) revenues were down slightly from the third quarter, primarily due to reduced purchasing by US academic customers. As expected, our fourth quarter revenues were down compared to the fourth quarter of last year as we navigated a challenging market environment. Green continued, “We are encouraged by the strong market reception of our new products by prominent academic institutions, contract research organizations and biopharma customers. In particular, we are seeing strong interest in our new SoHo™ telemetry systems and emerging growth of our breakthrough MeshMEA™ organoid systems. Finally, in the current market uncertainty, we remain focused on managing costs to improve our operating and financial performance.” Fourth Quarter 2024 Results For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company reported revenues of $24.6 million compared to $28.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Gross margin for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was 57.1%, compared to 58.0% in 2023, with the year-over-year decrease due to lower absorption of fixed manufacturing costs and the impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by more favorable product mix and the impact of cost containment actions. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $18 thousand compared to a loss of $(1.8) million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $3.0 million compared to $3.6 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year.   Cash provided by operations was $1.7 million during the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $4.3 million in the same period in 2023. Results for Year Ended December 31, 2024 For the year ended December 31, 2024, revenues were $94.1 million compared to $112.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Revenues declined as a result of a challenging global market and reduced spending by CROs, distributors and academic research institutions. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 58.2%, compared to gross margin of 58.9% in the prior year. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024 was ($12.4) million compared to net loss of $(3.4) million for the year ended 2023, primarily due to the impact of lower revenues, which was partially offset by lower manufacturing and operating expenses due to cost reduction actions taken throughout the year. The Company’s net loss for 2024 includes a loss on equity securities of ($1.6) million compared to $(0.6) million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $7.2 million, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $14.6 million for the year ended 2023. Cash provided by operations was $1.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $14.0 million in the year ended in 2023. This press release includes certain financial information presented on an adjusted, or non-GAAP, basis. For additional information on the non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release, see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below. Q1 2025 Guidance Given the prevailing uncertainty in NIH funding and academic research purchasing, along with normal seasonality, the Company expects Q1 2025 revenues of $19 million to $21 million and gross margin in the 56% to 58% range. Webcast and Conference Call Details In conjunction with this announcement, Harvard Bioscience will be hosting a conference call and webcast today at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A presentation that will be referenced during the webcast will be posted to the Company’s Investor Relations website shortly before the webcast begins. Analysts who would like to join the call and ask a question must register here. Once registered, you will receive the dial-in numbers and a unique PIN number. Participants who would like to join the audio-only webcast should go to our events and presentations on the investor website here. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information In this press release we have included non-GAAP financial information, including one or more of adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, diluted adjusted earnings (loss) per share, and net debt. We believe that this non-GAAP financial information provides investors with an enhanced understanding of the underlying operations of our business. For the periods presented, these non-GAAP financial measures have excluded certain expenses and income resulting from items that we do not believe are representative of the underlying operations of the business. Items excluded include stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions, other operating expenses, loss on equity securities, income taxes, and the tax impact of reconciling items. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial information is important in comparing current results with prior period results and is useful to investors and financial analysts in assessing the Company’s operating performance. Non-GAAP historical financial statement information included herein is accompanied by a reconciliation to the nearest corresponding GAAP measure which is included below in this press release. With respect to non-GAAP forward-looking measures, we provide an outlook for adjusted EBITDA margin. Many of the items that we exclude from this forward-looking measure calculation may not be subject to the control of or may not be reliably predicted by management. These items could cause our non-GAAP forward looking measures to vary materially from measures reported under GAAP. The non-GAAP financial information provided in this press release should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, the financial information provided and presented in accordance with GAAP and may be different than other companies’ non-GAAP financial information. About Harvard Bioscience Harvard Bioscience, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental advances in life science applications, including research, drug and therapy discovery, bio-production and preclinical testing for pharmaceutical and therapy development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories to the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in the United States, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.harvardbioscience.com. Forward-Looking Statements This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend” “believe” and similar expressions or statements that do not relate to historical matters. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, information concerning expected future financial and operational performance including revenues, gross margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, cash and debt position, growth and the introduction of new products, the strength of the Company’s market position, business model and anticipated macroeconomic conditions, and matters relating to our ability to continue as a going concern, fund our operations, or refinance our outstanding indebtedness. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown uncertainties, risks, assumptions, and contingencies, many of which are outside the Company’s control. Risks and other factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those described in its forward-looking statements include those described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this document. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations, even as new information becomes available. Investor Inquiries: Jennifer Cote Chief Financial Officer (508) 893-3120investors@harvardbioscience.com HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(in thousands, except per share data)                Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,  2024   20232024  2023              Revenues$24,556  $28,153  $94,135  $112,250 Cost of revenues 10,545   11,828   39,369   46,179  Gross profit 14,011   16,325   54,766   66,071              Sales and marketing expenses 5,395   6,171   22,212   24,060 General and administrative expenses 4,803   5,263   21,493   22,757 Research and development expenses 2,328   3,150   10,406   11,764 Amortization of intangible assets 1,257   1,387   5,255   5,525 Other operating expenses 217   71   1,611   71 Total operating expenses 14,000   16,043   60,977   64,177              Operating income (loss) 11   282   (6,211)  1,894              Other income (expense):           Interest expense (853)  (794)  (3,209)  (3,591)Loss on equity securities -   (259)  (1,593)  (632)Other income (expense), net 1,432   (332)  (652)  (227)Total other income (expense) 579   (1,385)  (5,454)  (4,450)             Income (loss) before income taxes 590   (1,103)  (11,665)  (2,556)Income tax expense 572   715   740   859 Net income (loss)$18  $(1,818) $(12,405) $(3,415)             Earnings (loss) per share:            Basic earnings (loss) per share$0.00  $(0.04) $(0.28) $(0.08)              Diluted earnings (loss) per share$0.00  $(0.04) $(0.28) $(0.08)             Weighted-average common shares:            Basic 43,659   42,710   43,538   42,420               Diluted 44,454   42,710   43,538   42,420               HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(in thousands)        December 31,   2024 2023 Assets      Cash and cash equivalents$4,108 $4,283 Accounts receivable, net 14,866  16,099 Inventories 23,245  24,716 Other current assets 2,898  3,940 Total current assets 45,117  49,038 Property, plant and equipment 5,106  3,981 Goodwill and other intangibles 67,456  73,101 Other long-term assets 8,965  11,246 Total assets$126,644 $137,366        Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity      Current portion, long-term debt$36,956 $5,859 Other current liabilities 18,002  20,683 Total current liabilities 54,958  26,542 Long-term debt, net -  30,704 Other long-term liabilities 8,346  7,046 Stockholders’ equity 63,340  73,074 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$126,644 $137,366         HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(in thousands)              Three Months Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2024  December 31, 2023  December 31, 2024  December 31, 2023Cash flows from operating activities:           Net income (loss)$18  $(1,818) $(12,405) $(3,415)Adjustments to operating cash flows 2,300   3,732   13,780   12,843 Changes in operating assets and liabilities (593)  2,389   65   4,600 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,725   4,303   1,440   14,028             Cash flows from investing activities:           Additions to property, plant and equipment (301)  (830)  (2,644)  (1,788)Acquisition of intangible assets (165)  (231)  (619)  (523)Proceeds from sale of product line -   -   -   512 Proceeds from sale of marketable equity securities -   -   1,919   - Net cash used in investing activities (466)  (1,061)  (1,344)  (1,799)            Cash flows from financing activities:           Borrowing from revolving line of credit -   1,000   8,800   4,500 Repayment of revolving line of credit -   (2,500)  (2,550)  (10,950)Repayment of term debt (1,000)  (750)  (6,023)  (4,091)Payment of debt issuance costs -   -   (161)  - Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options and purchases 161   206   380   930 Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (518)  (2,072)  (577)  (2,523)Net cash used in financing activities (1,357)  (4,116)  (131)  (12,134)            Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (363)  (183)  (140)  (320)Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (461)  (1,057)  (175)  (225)Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period 4,569   5,340   4,283   4,508 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period$4,108  $4,283  $4,108  $4,283              HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited)(in thousands, except per share data and percentages)              Three Months Ended   Year Ended   December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023   December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023                         GAAP operating income (loss)$ 11  $ 282    $ (6,211) $ 1,894   Stock-based compensation 961   1,382     4,340   5,000   Acquired asset amortization 1,257   1,387     5,255   5,525   Other operating expenses (1) 217   71     1,611   71   Other adjustments 42   136     299   585  Adjusted operating income$ 2,488  $ 3,258    $ 5,294  $ 13,075              Operating margin 0.0%  1.0%    (6.6%)  1.7% Adjusted operating margin 10.1%  11.6%    5.6%  11.7%             GAAP net income (loss) (2)$ 18  $ (1,818)   $ (12,405) $ (3,415)  Stock-based compensation 961   1,382     4,340   5,000   Acquired asset amortization 1,257   1,387     5,255   5,525   Other operating expenses (1) 217   71     1,611   71   Other adjustments 42   136     299   182   Loss on equity securities -   258     1,593   632   Income taxes 191   315     568   (1,604) Adjusted net income 2,686   1,731     1,261   6,391   Depreciation & amortization 503   393     1,902   1,476   Interest and other expense, net (2) (579)  1,126     3,861   4,221   Adjusted income taxes (3) 381   400     172   2,463  Adjusted EBITDA$ 2,991  $ 3,650    $ 7,196  $ 14,551  Adjusted EBITDA margin 12.2%  13.0%    7.6%  13.0%             Diluted earnings (loss) per share (GAAP)$ 0.00  $ (0.04)   $ (0.28) $ (0.08)             Diluted adjusted earnings per share$ 0.06  $ 0.04    $ 0.03  $ 0.14  Weighted-average common shares:           Diluted GAAP 43,659   42,710     43,538   42,420               Diluted Adjusted 44,454   44,819     44,391   44,361                              December 31,        2024     2023     Debt, including unamortized deferred financing costs   $ 36,956    $ 36,563     Unamortized deferred financing costs   394     560     Cash and cash equivalents   (4,108)    (4,283)    Net debt   $ 33,242    $ 32,840                 (1) Other operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2024 includes $0.2 million of restructuring-related charges. Other operating expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 includes a $0.5 million commission fee paid in connection with the receipt of employee retention credits, a loss of $0.3 million related to an unclaimed property audit, and $0.8 million of restructuring-related charges.  (2) GAAP net income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, includes the correction of an immaterial error associated with recording a loss on pension settlement in the unaudited interim financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The correction overstates GAAP net income by $0.9 million, income taxes by $0.3 million, and interest and other expense, net by $1.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024. There is no impact on GAAP operating income, adjusted operating income, adjusted EBITDA or diluted adjusted earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2024. There is also no impact to the information presented above for the year ended December 31, 2024.  (3) Adjusted income taxes includes the tax effect of adjusting for the reconciling items using the tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the reconciling items arise.             

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