Emergent BioSolutions Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2009

November 5, 2009 4:25 PM EST

    --  3Q and nine month 2009 total revenues of $43.3 and $181.0 million,
        respectively
    --  3Q 2009 net income of $0.9 million, or $0.03 per share
    --  Nine month 2009 net income of $26.9 million, or $0.89 per share
    --  September 30, 2009 cash and cash equivalents of $118.8 million
    --  2009 financial guidance reaffirmed--revenue range maintained at $225 to
        $240 million, net income in excess of $20 million

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS) announced today its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Total revenues for the third quarter and nine months of 2009 were $43.3 million and $181.0 million, respectively. Net income for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 was $0.9 million, or $0.03 per basic share, and $26.9 million, or $0.89 per basic share, respectively.

R. Don Elsey, chief financial officer of Emergent BioSolutions, stated, "Our financial performance for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 is in line with our expectations and, as a result, supports our reaffirmation of our full year 2009 financial guidance. We have commenced deliveries of BioThrax into the SNS under the follow-on contract with HHS, which runs through September 2011. We are conducting ongoing development work on several of our vaccine and therapeutic candidates in our anthrax program under various development contracts and grants with NIAID. We also continue to make significant investments in our commercial product pipeline, most notably our tuberculosis candidate, which is in a Phase IIb efficacy trial in South Africa. In addition, we continue to invest in our manufacturing and product development infrastructure through the purchase of two separate facilities that provide additional flexibility and reduced annual operating expenses. Finally, we continue to pursue expansion of our product portfolio through acquisition and in-licensing."

3Q 2009 Key Operational Accomplishments

    --  Secured a $4.9 million development grant from NIAID to fund development
        of an advanced anthrax vaccine candidate, dmPA7909, one of the Company's
        next generation anthrax vaccine candidates under development, over a
        two-year period; funding provides for manufacturing of clinical lots,
        non-clinical safety and efficacy studies, and stability studies to
        demonstrate whether the vaccine candidate can withstand high
        temperatures up to 37oC;
    --  Entered into an agreement to purchase a facility in Baltimore, Maryland
        for product development and manufacturing purposes, with an expected
        closing by the end of November 2009;
    --  Entered into an agreement to purchase the product development facility
        in Gaithersburg, Maryland that the Company previously leased; the
        transaction closed in October, for a total purchase price of $6.4
        million.

3Q 2009 Key Financial Results

Product Sales

For 3Q 2009, product sales were $39.0 million, a decrease of $16.5 million, or 30 percent, from $55.5 million in 3Q 2008. The decrease was primarily due to a 31 percent decline in the number of doses of BioThrax(R) delivered.

For the nine month period of 2009, product sales were $170.0 million, an increase of $30.7 million, or 22 percent, from $139.3 million for the comparable period of 2008, primarily due to payments from HHS of $34.0 million related to the approval of four-year expiry dating for BioThrax(R).

Contracts and Grants Revenues

For 3Q 2009, contracts and grants revenue was $4.3 million, an increase of $3.1 million, or 281 percent, from $1.1 million in 3Q 2008. For the nine month period of 2009, contracts and grants revenue was $11.0 million, an increase of $7.5 million, or 214 percent, from $3.5 million for the comparable period of 2008. Contracts and grants revenue for 3Q 2009 and the nine month period of 2009 primarily consisted of development revenue from NIAID and BARDA.

Cost of Product Sales

For 3Q 2009, cost of product sales was $8.7 million, a decrease of $1.8 million, or 17 percent, from $10.5 million in 3Q 2008. The decrease primarily reflects a decline of 31 percent in the doses of BioThrax(R) delivered, partially offset by an increase in the average cost per dose sold associated with reduced production yield in the period during which the doses sold were produced.

For the nine month period of 2009, cost of product sales was $34.5 million, an increase of $7.3 million, or 27 percent, from $27.2 million for the comparable period of 2008. This increase was attributable to an increase in the average cost per dose sold associated with reduced production yield in the period during which the doses sold were produced.

Research and Development

For 3Q 2009, research and development expenses were $18.8 million, an increase of $2.1 million, or 13 percent, from $16.6 million in 3Q 2008. This increase reflects higher contract service costs, and includes increased expenses of $4.4 million on product candidates in our biodefense programs, decreased expenses of $3.4 million on product candidates in our commercial programs, and increased expenses of $1.2 million in other research and development expenses, which are in support of technology platforms.

For the nine month period of 2009, research and development expenses were $55.4 million, an increase of $10.1 million, or 22 percent, from $45.3 million for the comparable period of 2008. This increase reflects higher contract service costs, and includes increased expenses of $11.7 million on product candidates in our biodefense programs, decreased expenses of $5.4 million related to our commercial programs, and increased expenses of $3.7 million in other research and development expenses.

Selling, General and Administrative

For 3Q 2009, selling, general and administrative expenses were $19.8 million, an increase of $5.7 million, or 40 percent, from $14.1 million in 3Q 2008. This increase primarily reflects $6.0 million of additional general and administrative expenses, including increased litigation services and other professional services, partially offset by decreased expenses of $0.3 million in sales and marketing expenses.

For the nine month period of 2009, selling, general and administrative expenses were $55.1 million, an increase of $13.9 million, or 34 percent, from $41.2 million for the comparable period of 2008. This increase primarily reflects $14.6 million of additional general and administrative expenses, including increased litigation services and other professional services, as well as a $3.8 million non-cash charge associated with the Company's Frederick, Maryland facilities and a $1.4 million non-cash charge associated with acquisitions that were in progress but not completed as of December 31, 2008, partially offset by decreased expenses of $0.7 million in sales and marketing expenses.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2009 was $118.8 million compared to $91.5 million at December 31, 2008. Additionally, at September 30, 2009, the accounts receivable balance was $25.7 million, which is comprised primarily of an unpaid balance due from the U.S. government for doses of BioThrax(R) delivered in 3Q 2009.

2009 Financial Outlook

For 2009, the Company is reaffirming its financial outlook and is forecasting 25% to 35% growth in year-over-year total revenue to approximately $225 to $240 million. The Company also anticipates 2009 net income in excess of $20 million.

Conference Call and Webcast

Company management will host a conference call at 5:00 pm Eastern on November 5, 2009 to discuss the financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009, recent business developments and the outlook for the remainder of 2009. The conference call will be accessible by dialing 888/680-0869 or 617/213-4854 (international) and providing passcode 12852812. A webcast of the conference call will be accessible from the Company's website at www.emergentbiosolutions.com, under "Investors".

A replay of the conference call will be accessible, approximately one hour following the conclusion of the call, by dialing 888/286-8010 or 617/801-6888 and using the passcode 34130934. The replay will be available through November 19. The webcast will be archived on the Company's website, www.emergentbiosolutions.com, under "Investors".

About Emergent BioSolutions Inc.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of vaccines and therapeutics that assist the body's immune system to prevent or treat disease. Emergent's marketed product, BioThrax(R) (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed), is the only vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of anthrax disease. Emergent's development pipeline includes programs focused on anthrax, botulism, tuberculosis, typhoid, hepatitis B and chlamydia. Additional information may be found at www.emergentbiosolutions.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements, other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, including any potential future securities offering, our expected revenue growth and net earnings for 2009, and any other statements containing the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "estimates" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including appropriations for BioThrax(R) procurement; our ability to obtain new BioThrax(R) sales contracts; our plans to pursue label expansions and improvements for BioThrax(R); our plans to expand our manufacturing facilities and capabilities; the rate and degree of market acceptance and clinical utility of our products; our ongoing and planned development programs, preclinical studies and clinical trials; our ability to identify and acquire or in-license products and product candidates that satisfy our selection criteria; the potential benefits of our existing collaboration agreements and our ability to enter into selective additional collaboration arrangements; the timing of and our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals for our other product candidates; our commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; our estimates regarding expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; and other factors identified in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2009 and subsequent reports filed with the SEC. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.

Financial Statements Follow


Emergent BioSolutions Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

                                                          Three Months Ended

                                                          September 30,

                                                          2009        2008

                                                          (Unaudited)

Revenues:

Product sales                                             $ 39,004    $ 55,478

Contracts and grants                                        4,268       1,121

Total revenues                                              43,272      56,599

Operating expense:

Cost of product sales                                       8,684       10,519

Research and development                                    18,772      16,627

Selling, general and administrative                         19,767      14,115

Income (loss) from operations                               (3,951 )    15,338

Other income (expense):

Interest income                                             426         476

Interest expense                                            (4     )    2

Other income (expense), net                                 6           (1     )

Total other income (expense)                                428         477

Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income    (3,523 )    15,815
taxes

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes                   (2,984 )    5,857

Net income (loss)                                           (539   )    9,958

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest            1,488       428

Net income attributable to Emergent BioSolutions Inc.     $ 949       $ 10,386

Earnings per share -- basic                               $ 0.03      $ 0.35

Earnings per share -- diluted                             $ 0.03      $ 0.34

Weighted-average number of shares -- basic                  30,507      29,819

Weighted-average number of shares -- diluted                31,535      30,591




Emergent BioSolutions Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

                                                       Nine Months Ended

                                                       September 30,

                                                       2009         2008

                                                       (Unaudited)

Revenues:

Product sales                                          $ 170,012    $ 139,308

Contracts and grants                                     10,970       3,496

Total revenues                                           180,982      142,804

Operating expense:

Cost of product sales                                    34,480       27,211

Research and development                                 55,362       45,308

Selling, general and administrative                      55,115       41,212

Income from operations                                   36,025       29,073

Other income (expense):

Interest income                                          1,031        1,598

Interest expense                                         (14     )    (4      )

Other income (expense), net                              (28     )    183

Total other income (expense)                             989          1,777

Income before provision for income taxes                 37,014       30,850

Provision for income taxes                               14,130       12,051

Net income                                               22,884       18,799

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest         4,026        428

Net income attributable to Emergent BioSolutions Inc.  $ 26,910     $ 19,227

Earnings per share -- basic                            $ 0.89       $ 0.65

Earnings per share -- diluted                          $ 0.86       $ 0.64

Weighted-average number of shares -- basic               30,322       29,778

Weighted-average number of shares -- diluted             31,314       30,152




Emergent BioSolutions Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                     September 30,  December 31,

                                                     2009           2008

                                                     (Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents                            $ 118,777      $ 91,473

Accounts receivable                                    25,713         24,855

Inventories                                            15,816         19,728

Assets held for sale                                   17,470         -

Note receivable                                        10,000         10,000

Income tax receivable                                  1,510          -

Prepaid expenses and other current assets              6,131          6,623

Total current assets                                   195,417        152,679

Property, plant and equipment, net                     112,645        124,656

Deferred tax assets, net                               7,081          12,073

Restricted cash                                        208            208

Other assets                                           1,451          1,172

Total assets                                         $ 316,802      $ 290,788

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable                                     $ 21,236       $ 18,254

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities         1,320          1,399

Accrued compensation                                   14,163         11,380

Indebtedness under line of credit                      -              15,000

Long-term indebtedness, current portion                19,087         6,248

Income taxes payable                                   -              951

Deferred tax liabilities, net                          1,246          557

Deferred revenue                                       255            232

Total current liabilities                              57,307         54,021

Long-term indebtedness, net of current portion         20,500         35,935

Other liabilities                                      1,613          1,483

Total liabilities                                      79,420         91,439

Commitments and contingencies                          -              -

Stockholders' equity:

Preferred Stock $0.001 par value; 15,000,000 shares
authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at         -              -
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008,
respectively

Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 30,798,809 and 30,159,546 shares issued    31             30
and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December
31, 2008, respectively

Additional paid-in capital                             118,563        109,170

Accumulated other comprehensive loss                   (1,130  )      (859    )

Retained earnings                                      117,918        91,008

Total Emergent BioSolutions Inc. stockholders'         235,382        199,349
equity

Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary                  2,000          -

Total stockholders' equity                             237,382        199,349

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity           $ 316,802      $ 290,788




Emergent BioSolutions Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

                                                       Nine Months Ended

                                                       September 30,

                                                       2009         2008

                                                       (Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income                                             $ 22,884     $ 18,799

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by
operating activities:

Stock-based compensation expense                         3,645        1,733

Depreciation and amortization                            3,677        3,547

Deferred income taxes                                    7,236        185

Non-cash development expenses from joint venture         6,026        -

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and           32           (182    )
equipment

Provision for impairment of long-lived assets            3,818        -

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation        (1,555  )    -

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable                                      (858    )    4,747

Inventories                                              3,912        (619    )

Income taxes                                             (2,461  )    (4,767  )

Prepaid expenses and other assets                        213          (2,749  )

Accounts payable                                         4,372        (1,165  )

Accrued compensation                                     2,783        876

Accrued expenses and other liabilities                   51           (447    )

Deferred revenue                                         23           (702    )

Net cash provided by operating activities                53,798       19,256

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment               (14,376 )    (16,464 )

Issuance of note receivable                              -            (10,000 )

Net cash used in investing activities                    (14,376 )    (26,464 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from line of credit                             30,000       45,000

Issuance of common stock subject to exercise of stock    4,193        620
options

Principal payments on long-term indebtedness and line    (47,596 )    (44,544 )
of credit

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation        1,555        -

Restricted cash release                                  -            5,000

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities      (11,848 )    6,076

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash         (270    )    90
equivalents

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     27,304       (1,042  )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period         91,473       105,730

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period             $ 118,777    $ 104,688




    Source: Emergent BioSolutions Inc.


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